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Museum in West Loop offering free admission for International Artists Day

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:21:53 GMT

CHICAGO — In celebration of International Artists Day, Chicagoans can enjoy the city's original immersive art and technology experience for free.From noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, guests will be welcomed at no charge to the WNDR Museum Chicago, located at 1130 W Monroe St., in the city's West Loop.Attendees are encouraged to make reservations, but walk-ups are welcomed. Photo Credit: Kirsten MiccoliPhoto Credit: Kyle FlubackerWNDR Museum Chicago features 20 interactive artworks by cutting-edge artists, collectives, technologists, designers and makers worldwide.  Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines Photo Credit: Kirsten MiccoliPhoto Credit: Kirsten Miccoli

Bear attacks security guard inside Colorado resort after entering through 'series of doors'

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:21:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – A bear attacked a security guard inside the kitchen of an Aspen resort earlier this week, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) department confirmed.Officials with CPW were dispatched to the St. Regis Aspen Resort late on Monday night, after a security guard investigating reports of the bear surprised the animal inside the hotel's kitchen, according to CPW. The bear reportedly responded by attacking the guard, scratching his back and knocking him to the ground.The man was able to flee and call 911, CPW said in a news release. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment and released early Tuesday.Wildlife officers later learned the bear "had entered the hotel through a series of doors near the courtyard" before finding the hotel's kitchen. Watch: Bear creeps up behind Virginia man as he tends his backyard CPW officers were unable to immediately find and tranquilize the bear, though they learned of its location the following morning. The animal was not captured Tu...

Customer gets trapped inside vault in NYC's Diamond District overnight: NYPD

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:21:53 GMT

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (WPIX) – A customer was freed from a safety deposit room in Manhattan's Diamond District on Wednesday morning after getting locked inside the night before, according to authorities in New York City.The 23-year-old man had been accessing his safety deposit box at a facility operated by DGA Securities on Tuesday night when an employee closed the vault without realizing a customer was still inside, Deputy Assistant Chief John Sarrocco of the FDNY told reporters Wednesday. The FDNY was notified of the incident at around 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Officials arrived and were able to communicate with the customer via a phone in the vault room, Chief Sarrocco said. The could also see the man on closed-circuit cameras.There was no way to open or override the vault door after it had closed for the night, according to Chief Sarrocco.“Once it’s closed, it’s on a timing mechanism. That vault does not reopen until a certain amount of time passes," he told reporters. Car with ‘rubber ...

APD searching for theft suspect

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:21:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police are searching for a man in connection with a theft at a north Austin jewelry store.Image of suspect from theft (APD photo)APD said the theft occurred Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. at Delitzel Jewelry, located at 917 W. Anderson Lane.Police said the suspect went into the jewelry store and asked about a gold chain. According to APD, as the store employee removed the gold chain from the jewelry case, the suspect grabbed it and ran out.APD described the suspect as a 5’5” or 5’6” Hispanic man between the ages of 16 and 17 with a thin build and weighing approximately 130 lbs.Police said the suspect had a goatee/mustache and short black hair. According to police, he was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black basketball shorts with a red/white stripe down the side.APD said anyone with information could submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be av...

City Council to vote on purchasing former Salvation Army Downtown Center for $15M

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:21:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin City Council will consider purchasing the former Salvation Army Downtown Center at the Nov. 9 city council meeting to continue providing “critical” homeless services in the area, according to a memo. The former shelter is located downtown at Red River St and will cost the city just over $15 million if they decide to acquire the retail space, per the memo.  MORE: City of Austin could reopen downtown Salvation Army homeless shelter The Salvation Army Downtown Center opened in 1988 and was the only shelter downtown dedicated to serving single women experiencing homelessness. In Feb. 2023, the Salvation Army announced it would close the shelter, saying it could “no longer continue to offer the level and quality of care their brothers and sisters need at the facility,” according to a press release. Austin City Council voted in June to establish a year-long lease of the property from the Salvation Army for $1.2 million to bring back beds lost wh...

Girls soccer state quarterfinal: Andover edges Eagan in shootout

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:21:53 GMT

When her team needed her most, Skylyn Jorgenson was there Tuesday night.The senior forward scored Andover’s first goal on a shot from around 35 yards out early in the second half, then after two scoreless overtimes, she got the shootout started with another goal as the fourth-seeded Huskies held off fifth-seeded Eagan 2-1 (4-1 in penalty kicks) in a Class 3A girls soccer state quarterfinal at a cold and rainy White Bear Lake Area High School North Campus Stadium.“I’m just glad my team pushed through with all we had,” said Jorgenson, whose team (12-4-2) advances to face the winner of today’s quarterfinal between top-seed Edina (19-0) and unseeded St. Michael-Albertville (12-6-1), scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Farmington High School.That semifinal matchup will begin at 8 a.m. next Tuesday at U.S. Bank Stadium.“She’s quite the player,” Huskies coach Tracey Griess said of Jorgenson. “She’s been on our squad since she was a freshman. Unfortunately, she was hurt at the beginning ...

Trick-or-treating hours for Halloween in the Capital Region

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:21:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Halloween is right around the corner on Tuesday, October 31. Some municipalities in the Capital Region have designated trick-or-treating hours, while others do not. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Here’s when kids can go trick-or-treating in certain cities, towns, and villages on Halloween. If you're looking to bring your children to a trick-or-treating event rather than neighbors' homes, there are some options below as well. Albany: No designated hoursSchenectady: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.Troy: No designated hoursRotterdam: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.Saratoga Springs: No designated hoursCity of Amsterdam: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Town of Amsterdam: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Johnstown: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Gloversville: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Ballston Spa: No designated hoursClifton Park: No designated hoursCohoes: No designated hoursTown of Colonie: No designated hoursEast Greenbush: No designated hoursGlens Falls: No designated hoursRensselaer: ...

Fort Edward man sentenced to 10 years for sex crimes

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:21:53 GMT

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Ford Edward man will serve ten years in state prison for criminal sexual act in the first degree. Robert Keech was also sentenced to three years for sexual abuse in the first degree, which will run concurrently. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Keech attempted to have sexual contact with a child under 13 and restrained the child in the course of conduct. In a separate incident, he is accused of forcing himself onto a victim he invited into his apartment.Keech was also ordered to serve 20 years of post-release supervision upon release from prison.

Fine dining fundraisers to support Chapman Museum

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:21:53 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Fans of local history have a chance to support its future with a glass of something tasty in hand. In November, two downtown Glens Falls staples host events supporting the Chapman Museum based around wine, chocolate, and fine dining. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The fundraising starts out on Thursday, Nov. 9, at SUNY Adirondack's Seasoned restaurant at 14 Hudson Ave. The student-operated restaurant is hosting "A Finer Experience" at 6 p.m., offering fine cuisine paired with wines from the Lake George Wine Outlet. The next day, Friday, Nov. 10, it's the Queensbury Hotel's turn for something decadent. The hotel will host a wine and chocolate tasting from 5:30 to 8 p.m., featuring more than 20 stations serving wine, food, and other artisanal offerings."We are delighted to offer these events, which highlight several of our region’s wonderful wine and food producers and vendors, and celebrate our area...

St. Louis named among 'high-risk areas' for porch pirates

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:21:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The holidays are right around the corner, and there's a good chance you might be expecting some packages with gifts at your front door. New research reveals you might want to be extra careful with your deliveries in St. Louis. Home security company Vivint recently released a report on porch pirates, naming "high-risk areas" and offering prevention strategies. Vivint analyzed the prevalence of porch pirates through a rating system coined the porch pirate index (PPI). A research team looked at search volume data for terms like “package stolen,” “package lost,” and “package theft” within America's most highly populated 100 cities. ‘Basketball Wives’ star Brittish Cierrah Williams sentenced to prison The PPI data confirmed that St. Louis had the highest search volume for those three terms per 100,000 residents among the nation's 100 largest cities. Within its key takeaways, Vivint says, "St. Louis has the most porch piracy among the 100 most populated U.S. cities." That m...