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Leander police identify multiple people involved in deadly weekend crash

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:33:00 GMT

LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — The Leander Police Department identified multiple people involved in a deadly crash that occurred on the 183A Toll frontage road over the weekend, according to an LPD news release.At approximately 11:30 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a crash at the intersection of Hero Way and 183A Toll Road frontage road, according to police. 2 dead in crash on 183A Toll frontage road in Leander; Police searching for driver The primary vehicles involved in the crash were a Toyota Rav 4 and a Chevrolet Suburban pulling a trailer, the release said. Additionally, a Toyota Yaris and a Volkswagen Jetta were involved in the crash, but there were no injuries to the occupants, the release said.The passenger from the Suburban, who is from Killeen, was taken to St. David's Round Rock Medical Center with possible injuries, according to police. LPD said it had not made contact with the passenger as of Monday, but the investigation was ongoing.The driver of the Toyota, Jose Luis ...

'Which lane do I use?' Lamar, W. 6th draw concerns over confusing traffic lanes

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:33:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Confusing traffic lines are causing concerns on one of Austin's busiest roads.Drivers tell us they don't know which lanes to use on a stretch of Lamar Boulevard which is just south of Barton Springs Road."Cars stopping, not knowing where to go, honking at each other, not knowing where to go," said Isaac Rodriguez, who lives on Lamar. "A lot of mass confusion there."Confusion over lanes that can be hard to recognize."Do you follow the white lines or the black lines," said Rodriguez."There are a lot of lines along the road that can cause a lot of confusion, especially for people who are not the best of drivers," said Cydney Tutchton, who lives near Lamar.Hunter Leipham, who uses the road, said the lines can be confusing."I drive on it a decent amount and even I don't know which lane you are supposed to be in," said Leipham. $350K in safety upgrades coming to North Lamar, West Koenig intersection Construction on a new building has shifted the lanes in this stretch of ...

Number of Boundary Waters visitors drops to prepandemic level

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:33:00 GMT

A reduction in available permits for paddlers entering the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness helped reduce the overall number of visitors in 2022, according to data recently released from the Superior National Forest.Nearly 151,000 people entered the northeastern Minnesota federal wilderness in 2022, down 9% from 166,000 people in 2021 — the second summer of the pandemic and the recent peak in total visitors.The drop in visitors coincides with the 13% reduction in available permits for 2022 after the 2020 and 2021 rush to get outdoors. Under those cuts, there were an average of 37.5 fewer groups allowed into the million-acre wilderness each day, with the cuts spread across several popular entry points.The reduction in permits and visitors was intended to help ease what some visitors complained felt like overcrowding even before the pandemic rush and what the Forest Service said was too much pressure for the resource, including some people leaving trash behind, cutting live trees...

Federal judge sets March trial date in Trump 2020 election interference case

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:33:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – A federal judge in Washington set the trial date for Donald Trump in the case that accuses the former president of trying to overturn the 2020 election. That trial date was set for March 4, disregarding what lawyers from both sides wanted. Former President Donald Trump says the judge's decision interferes with his ability to campaign for the upcoming 2024 presidential election.The judge in this case said she tried to take into account the trial dates in all of Trump's other legal cases. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “It's unrealistic. It's theatrics,” Trump Spokesperson Alina Habba said of the trial date.Trump's lawyers wanted a trial date in 2026, long after the next election, but now their client will be facing a jury just one day before the Republican Super Tuesday presidential primary.“You don't have to prepare much when you've done nothing wrong. So that, I’m not concerned with,” Habba said.The jud...

Capital Region schools ready for asylee children

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:33:00 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) - As the school year is about to begin the New York Attorney General’s Office reminds us that every student in New York has the right to a free public education, and the asylee students in our area shipped up from New York City are included. NEWS10 spoke with two districts in the Capital Region to discuss how they are preparing for the new year with asylum seeker kids in attendance. Gun safety in the home As parents and school officials in the Capital Region prepare to get back into the classroom, children of asylum seekers are also getting ready to start school.  Mohonasen Superintendent, Shannon Shine, says that in the beginning communication with DocGo, the company contracted by NYC to care for the aslyees, was not very good.Shine says the district now communicates regularly with the company and says they now have a better understanding of the needs of the asylum seeker children for their education.“This has kind of been at breakneck speed. We...

Heat wave ends as Cardinals return for home stand

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:33:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The Cardinals’ most recent home game happened on the first day of our dangerous heat wave. That heat wave has dissipated just in time for the Cardinals’ return to Busch Stadium.Temperatures at first pitch for the Cardinals and the San Diego Padres are expected to be around 80°, which is below normal for late August.After last week’s triple-digit temperatures and excessively high heat indices, fans said they’re excited to feel the cooler air while taking in a ballgame.Thankfully, the entire week looks like tremendous baseball weather, with an expected return to 90° and above for Labor Day weekend.

Broncos, CMLL announce partnership bringing lucha libre to Empower Field at Mile High

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:33:00 GMT

The world of professional wrestling is coming to Empower Field at Mile High.The Broncos and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) announced Monday that they have formed a partnership, marking the first time an NFL team has collaborated with the Mexican professional wrestling organization.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | PHOTOS: Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams, NFL Preseason Denver Broncos | Broncos CB K’Waun Williams to undergo ankle surgery, league sources say Denver Broncos | Broncos roster cutdown tracker: A quiet start to Monday sets up a busy final 24 hours before 53-man roster deadline Denver Broncos | Projecting Broncos’ opening 53-man roster: Tough calls in secondary, injury impact and what to do at TE? Denver Broncos | Broncos backup QB Jarrett Stidham lets loose in preseason finale win over Los Angeles Rams A quartet of luchadores — Místico, Atlantis Jr., Templario and Volador Jr. — wi...

Country star Zach Bryan will play a Denver show next summer

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:33:00 GMT

Country superstar Zach Bryan will play Denver’s Empower Field at Mile High next summer as part of his upcoming Quittin Time Tour, promoters announced Monday.Bryan, 27, is headlining the massive venue for the first time, following in the footsteps of The Eagles, Taylor Swift and, most recently, Ed Sheeran. That English singer-songwriter on Aug. 19 played what is believed to be the biggest concert in Colorado history from Empower Field, drawing 85,233, according to the venue, and edging out Garth Brooks’ record draw of 84,000 from 2019.Bryan’s announcement comes four days after the Aug. 25 release of his new, self-titled album on the Warner label. Tickets for his North American tour — including the June 15, 2024, Denver concert — are on sale to the general public on Sept. 8. Fans can register for presale access, beginning at 11 a.m. on Sept. 6, by visiting zachbryanpresale.com, promoters said.Ticket prices were not yet available on empowerfieldatmilehigh....

El Segundo welcomes back Little League World Series champs

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:33:00 GMT

Thousands of people lined Main Street in El Segundo on Monday to welcome home the 2023 Little League World Series champions.El Segundo Little League 12U All-Stars defeated Curacao 6-5 in the championship game on Sunday with a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 6th inning."It was a dream come true," one player told KTLA as they arrived at LAX Monday afternoon. "It was very exciting ... a big achievement in our lives." "It's good to be home. We've been on the road for a long time," said coach Danny Boehle. "It's been an incredible journey. They finished the mission they started three years ago, and I love them all."Street in El Segundo, California to celebrate the Little League World Series championship team. Aug. 28, 2023. (KTLA)Thousands line Main Street in El Segundo, California to celebrate the Little League World Series championship team. Aug. 28, 2023. (KTLA)Little League World Series champions El Segundo U12 All-Stars return to LAX. Aug. 28, 2023. (KTLA)El Segundo, Calif.'...

Young and wealthy Californians leaving the region for other states, study says

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:33:00 GMT

Young and wealthy residents who once called California home have been packing up and moving to other states like Florida and Texas, according to a new study from Smart Asset.The study found that the Golden State, New York and Illinois are among the places that lost the most young professionals — those aged between 26 to 35 and make at least $200,000 a year nationwide. A record number of Californians moved to Texas in 2021, study finds In California, about 4,495 people who are young and rich left the state; in New York, almost 5,062 left and 952 people from the demographic left Illinois.New York ranked last on the list, meaning it lost the most residents from the demographic.Researchers at the financial website analyzed the most recent publicly available IRS data from 2021 to determine which states lost the most residents.The study found that those people chose to move to Florida, Texas and New Jersey the most, with the Sunshine State taking the top spot. Angelenos who make $70,0...