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Downtown Austin Alliance discusses proposed light rail

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The future of how Austin moves its people around the city and its downtown was the main topic of a panel discussion Tuesday on transportation.The Downtown Austin Alliance said it would host leaders from Austin Transit Partnership to talk about the proposed Austin light rail.The alliance said ATP planned on talking about how it is designing the rail system to move people around downtown better. Peter Mullan is ATP’s executive vice president of architecture and urban design. Mullen said the new infrastructure "can make us all feel more connected." "If we do our jobs right, this’ll be a community-building opportunity for Austin,” Mullen said. ATP was also expected to talk about how the rail system will focus on “the user experience that puts people first,” the alliance said. What does next year look like for Project Connect's light rail development? ATP sent the following three representatives to the panel, according to the announcement...

APD identifies person killed in Nov. 20 crash on Ben White Boulevard

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department has identified the driver who died in a crash on Ben White Boulevard earlier this month. According to APD, a sedan and an SUV crashed in the 1000 block of West Ben White Boulevard shortly after midnight Nov. 20. The driver of the sedan, identified by APD as Ugochukwu Mbakwe, 35, died at the scene. MAP: Where have Austin’s fatal crashes occurred in 2023? APD said the driver and a passenger that were traveling in the SUV were not injured and are cooperating with the investigation.This incident is being investigated as Austin's 79th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 82 fatalities for the year. Anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.

Gophers football: Athan Kaliakmanis intends to enter transfer portal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

The first Gophers football player to decide to leave the program this winter is a big one.Starting quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis said Tuesday he intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Kaliakmanis’ decision comes a day after the U offered a scholarship to New Hampshire graduate transfer QB Max Brosmer in the portal on Monday.Kaliakmanis’ message on social media said his choice comes “after several days of discussion with my family.”A Pioneer Press source reiterated that head coach P.J. Fleck appreciated what Kaliakmanis brought to the Gophers. At some point in the last few days, Fleck met with the quarterback position group and he could not fully commit or guarantee who the starting quarterback would be in the 2024 season, and that the program would entertain quarterback competition via the portal for next fall.In his first full season as a starter at the U, Kaliakmanis completed only 53 percent of his passes (156 for 294) for 1,838 yards, 14 touchdowns and nine...

Troy nightclub, The Chandelier Room, to relocate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Chandelier Room, a nightclub that opened in the former Bradley bar space in Troy in September, has closed to relocate, said owner Cory Nelson. He said they made the decision last week. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Chandelier Room had its soft opening on September 1 at 28 4th Street and celebrated its grand opening on September 15 and 16. The club had a strict dress code: formal, semi-formal, business casual, or elegant casual dress code, and patrons were "vibe checked" at the door.Only open on Friday and Saturday nights, The Chandelier Room was lined with chandeliers and had a bar, an inside dance space, an outdoor patio, and rotating local DJs each night. The club served drinks and small bites such as cheeses and sandwiches. Saratoga Coffee Traders in Schenectady sets opening date "I'm thankful for the opportunity to work with my best friend Vic Christopher at that location and am excited fo...

Donate winter gear to the annual Mitten Tree Program

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The annual Mitten Tree Program at the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center is seeking donations of winter wear for those in need. Donations benefit CAPTAIN Community Human Services, Franklin Community Center, and Shelters of Saratoga. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The annual Mitten Tree Program runs from November 28 to Wednesday, January 3. Accepted items include new or handmade winter gear, hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens. “As the holiday season approaches, we’re reminded how important it is to give back,” said Karen Verrigni, director of the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center. “This annual tradition provides hundreds of pieces of winter wear to those in need during the cold winter months. The kindness and generosity of our region is heartwarming!”Donations can be brought to the Visitor Center Mitten Tree at 297 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Donors can hang the i...

Galway Public Library to host free Narcan training

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

GALWAY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There will be a 60-minute Narcan training presentation and distribution event at the Galway Public Library on Thursday, November 30. While the event is free to the public, those interested in attending are required to register by calling the Galway Public Library at (518) 882-6385. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The training runs from 6 to 7 p.m. and teaches participants about opioids and reviews data on how the epidemic is impacting Saratoga County. Participants will also learn to administer Narcan, a medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.Participants will receive a free Narcan rescue kit to take home. The kit includes two doses of Narcan, a rescue breathing face shield, a certificate of training, a drug disposal system, and a mental health and substance use disorder resource guide.Residents unable to attend can request an overdose rescue kit online. The training is made possible ...

Schenectady man with 3 prior child sex abuse convictions sentenced

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for attempting to entice a minor as a registered sex offender. Matthew Peters, 49, has three prior felony convictions for sexually abusing children he's met online. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Peters admitted between October 2 and October 7, 2020, he initiated and sent sexually explicit texts to someone who he believed was 14. After learning the minor was 14, he asked them for nudes and "live pictures," as well as asking them to meet on multiple occasions to engage in various sexual acts. On October 7, 2020, Peters went to a prearranged meeting location near Albany where he was met by law enforcement and was arrested. Peters is a registered sex offender and has three prior sex convictions, two in 2000 and one in 2012, each involving a child he met online. Vermonter arrested in stolen guns investigat...

How to avoid Christmas tree fires this holiday season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- While Christmas trees are common in many households during the holiday season, they do come with risks. If not properly tended to, natural trees can dry out, making them more flammable. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Firefighters Association of the State of New York, Christmas tree fires can be extremely serious and caused $12 million in property damage between 2016 and 2020. Additional data from the National Fire Protection Association between 2016 and 2020 indicates electrical failures or malfunctions were factors in 34% of Christmas tree fires, and 20% of the fires were due to a heat source placed too close to the tree.To avoid Christmas tree fires, the FASNY recommends keeping trees at least three feet away from any heat source, including fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents, or lights. Trees should be well hydrated and placed in areas not blocking an exit, such as a door or ...

FDA warns St. Louis company of mold and more unsanitary conditions at noodle plant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a warning to a St. Louis company after an inspection revealed there were unsanitary conditions, including mold, at its noodle manufacturing plant. The FDA says it inspected the Wan-Gee Foods, Inc. plant in the 10000 block of Midwest Industrial Boulevard earlier this year between May 2-24. An FDA warning letter was released nearly half a year later, on Nov. 9. According to the letter, FDA investigators acknowledged "serious violations" of federal standards for manufacturing and regulating food. It adds that various nRTE noodles products processed in the facility "may have become contaminated with filth or rendered injurious to health." St. Charles County bill against welcoming immigrants fails to pass The FDA also claims the company "did not identify and evaluate the hazard of bacterial growth and/or toxin formation" within its practices and found "apparent black mold" that "covered approximately 30 percent of the c...

Nancy Brannon: Dateline revisits decades-old St. Louis cold case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Family members and local authorities are still searching for answers nearly four decades after Nancy Brannon disappeared from the St. Louis area.Nancy Leah Brannon was reported missing on Nov. 25, 1986 at the age of 34. Investigators say she was last seen near Grand Boulevard and Delor Street in south St. Louis. Brannon's car and purse were found at her apartment in Shrewsbury, Missouri, the next day. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Brannon has not been seen since then. Brannon's disappearance was recently the subject of a Dateline NBC feature. A research team interviewed her niece Melissa Daus, who shared vivid memories of the last day Nancy was seen, plus some context clues in hopes of solving the lengthy cold case. Win tickets to see Chris Tucker on December 4th at Stifel Theatre! Daus said she went to dinner with Brannon on the evening of Nov. 24. She last recalled her wearing blue jeans with a white button-up shirt and a gold chain with a gold cro...