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City of Austin, Travis County leaders discuss heat preparedness, safety

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:45:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — City of Austin and Travis County leaders on Wednesday morning will discuss heat preparedness and safety tips as temperatures are forecasted to continue climbing above 100° for the next seven days. City and county leaders will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. on heat preparedness and safety due to the extreme heat conditions Central Texas is under. The conference will be livestreamed in the video player at the top of this page and on the KXAN Facebook page. Today's Forecast An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect through 9 p.m. Wednesday for heat index values up to 118°. For two consecutive days, Camp Mabry’s heat index peaked at 116°. This ties the unofficial heat index record set in August 2016, according to the First Warning Weather team, and we’re on track to do it again Wednesday.On Tuesday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, asked customers to voluntarily conserve energy from 4 to 8 p.m. due to extreme heat and forecasted rec...

Warroad Public Schools to request exemption from law banning use of Native American nicknames

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:45:41 GMT

WARROAD, Minn. — The Warroad School Board is collecting material to request an exemption under a new Minnesota law banning the use of American Indian mascots in most Minnesota public schools. If approved, Warroad Public Schools will be able to continue the use of its Warroad Warriors logo and nickname.On May 24, Gov. Tim Walz signed an omnibus education policy and finance bill that included a provision banning the use of American Indian mascots at public schools starting Sept. 1, 2025. The law prohibits the use or adoption of a name, symbol or image referring to an American Indian tribe, individual, custom or tradition to be used as a mascot, logo or team name at most public schools.There is an exception for schools located within the reservation of a federally recognized tribal nation in Minnesota, with at least 95% of students meeting the state definition of an American Indian student.School districts that do not fall under the exception, like Warroad, can request an exemption fro...

Colonie Center holds free yoga class for International Yoga Day

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:45:41 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Colonie Center celebrated International Yoga Day with a free class Wed. morning. The class was structured for people of all skill levels, giving visitors an opportunity to explore mindfulness and try something new.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “We love doing community events for our loyal guests I think it’s really important to show them that we care and offer something fun while they’re shopping," Elaheh Farahmarzi, Marketing and Business Development Manager, said. The first 25 attendees received a free yoga mat and water bottle. 

Queensbury senior center holding a carnival

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:45:41 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Landing at Queensbury is holding a carnival this week. On Thursday, the public is welcomed to a free celebration that doubles as a chance to see inside how the senior community takes care of its residents. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Landing's carnival runs from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 22. Attractions at 27 Woodvale Road in Queensbury will include a dunk tank, carnival food, balloon artists, face painting, and an onsite petting zoo. A cornucopia of carnival food will be fresh-cooked for all.The event is free, but it costs money to get dunking at the dunk tank - with all proceeds going directly to the Alzheimer's Association for Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Some North Country communities are painting things purple to raise awareness of Alzheimer's Disease.

ACSO: Knox man lit two abandoned cars on fire

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:45:41 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Knox man was arrested on Tuesday for lighting two abandoned cars on fire, burglary, and criminal mischief, according to the Albany County Sheriff's Office. Hugh Barnes faces several charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, around 10:34 a.m., deputies responded to Knox Cave Road for a criminal mischief complaint. Following an investigation, deputies say Barnes committed criminal mischief to a mailbox belonging to the resident of the caller. Barnes was later found at his home. Deputies say once they arrived, Barnes fled into a wooded area. Berlin High School senior’s artwork to be featured at Smithsonian While interviews were being conducted by witnesses, deputies say Barnes ignited two abandoned cars on fire in a nearby field. He was found on a nearby roadway and was taken into custody. Deputies say a further investigation showed Barnes also caused criminal mischief to the residence ...

Empire Deli at Albany International Airport closing, not related to Empire leaving NAL

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:45:41 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Empire Deli at Albany International Airport will close within the next few months, however, its closure is not related to the Albany Empire being terminated from the National Arena League (NAL). According to Albany International Airport, the closure has been planned for some time as they prepare for a $100M expansion project. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Empire Deli's closing will allow construction crews to expand the main terminal to make a larger TSA checkpoint, a new terminal grand entrance, and a gathering area for travelers with new concessions. The Empire Deli is on the second level of the terminal near the pedestrian bridge that connects to the North Parking Garage. The Albany Empire was terminated from the NAL on Thursday due to the Empire’s failure to pay overdue league-mandated assessments.

Some St. Louis-area Starbucks workers to unionize

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:45:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Starbucks workers from two St. Louis City locations intend to unionize in hopes for improved working conditions, wages and schedules. Workers recently sent a letter to Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan announcing that they filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize with Starbucks Workers United. Crews respond to apparent sinkhole near Dogtown homes In the letter, workers explained they’re unionizing to “achieve the change we wish to see in our workplace,” and calling on Starbucks to “acknowledge that partners are more than bodies yielding record profits." Once official, Starbucks workers the Gravois and Rock Hill Starbucks locations will join a union with workers at the Grand & Sidney, in addition to more than 8,000 baristas nationwide. We all started out as people who love coffee and love this community, but we’ve been treated as lesser than and worked to the bone. This union gives us, and those in the future, a sense of humanity and fairne...

Gulfstream Aerospace expands St. Louis operations, creating hundreds of new jobs

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:45:41 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - The St. Louis Downtown Airport will soon be home to the expansion of the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation.The new $28.5 million investment creates 200 new full-time jobs and retains nearly 500 existing jobs. Crews respond to apparent sinkhole near Dogtown homes Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. designs, develops and services the world's leading business aircraft.The plan will enable the company to increase completions and outfitting operations while investing in modernization at its Cahokia Heights facility.“As we continue to experience extraordinary demand, we are implementing strategic investments in our people and places,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “St. Louis has a deep aviation history, and we are proud to build on that history while enhancing support for our customers. We look forward to offering these expanded capabilities to Gulfstream customers from around the world, so they can experience firsthand the region’s talented workforce and artisan...

21-year-old woman missing since Tuesday night found

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:45:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County Police have found a woman who was missing since Tuesday night. She was last seen leaving her home on Lemay Ferry Drive around 7:00 p.m. She had an argument with family then texted suicidal statements. Crews respond to apparent sinkhole near Dogtown homes She since has been found safe.

Nuggets actively exploring trades to move into first round of NBA draft, source says

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:45:41 GMT

Having won the franchise’s first NBA championship, the Nuggets aren’t resting on their laurels.As the Nuggets head into Thursday’s NBA draft, currently armed with the No. 37 and No. 40 picks in the second round, Denver is actively exploring moving into the first round, including conversations with multiple teams, a league source told The Denver Post.On Tuesday, the Nuggets hosted a workout including Indiana’s Trayce Jackson-Davis, Connecticut’s Andre Jackson, Arkansas’ Jordan Walsh, Missouri’s Kobe Brown, Gonzaga’s Drew Timme and Wake Forest’s Tyree Appleby, two league sources said.According to one source, Walsh’s shooting stood out among the group.As was evident in Nuggets GM Calvin Booth’s first draft last summer, Denver puts a heavy emphasis on positional size. Both of Booth’s first-round picks last season, Christian Braun and Peyton Watson, are switchable defensive pieces with above-average length and athleticism.Jackson’s a 6-foot-6 guard, and Walsh is a 6-foot-7 wing.Rel...