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LIVE: Austin, Travis County leaders talk weather preparedness ahead of winter season

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:24:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Travis County and Austin leaders are holding a press conference Friday morning to talk about preparedness ahead of the winter winter season. Their remarks will be live-streamed at 10 a.m. in the video player at the top of this story and on KXAN's Facebook page. Meteorological winter began Friday and will last through February. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, predicted in an updated version of its winter weather outlook that almost all of Central Texas will be in the “wetter than normal” category for the winter precipitation forecast. Parts of the far western corner of our viewing area have dropped into the “equal chances” category with no clear signal on precipitation. DETAILS: NOAA updates December, winter forecasts Texas has experienced impactful winter weather events over the last few years with significant freeze events in February of this year and during the same month in 2021. During this year's freeze, Austin experienced major ...

Why FEMA's new message targets one specific group to plan now for next natural disaster

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:24:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency wants everyone, especially older adults, to plan now for the possibility of a natural disaster.“Like the one that happened recently in Texas, the ice storm. What will people do in case of a storm that maybe they don't have any services, there's no electricity, there's no water, they can't leave the house?” said Daniel Llargues with FEMA.Disasters and emergencies can affect anyone, but FEMA stresses older Americans are more susceptible to damaging consequences, especially if they are living alone, are low-income, have a disability, or live in rural areas.“We want older adults to take control of their own preparedness because we know that when something happens, they might be needing more help than any other group,” said Llargues. “We want them to take control of their own preparedness now before something happens.”To get that message across, FEMA teamed up with the AD Council to create a new PSA called “Take Control in 1, 2, 3”...

Oak Hill Parkway Touch A Truck and car seat check this weekend

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:24:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Nearly half of all children are not properly buckled in their car seat, but on Saturday December 2, you'll have an opportunity to make sure your kiddo doesn't fall into that category.At a Texas Department of Transportation Community Event, there will be an update on the Oak Hill Parkway Construction progress, a car seat check, and construction vehicles and emergency vehicles on display.Since the last time we checked in on the Oak Hill Parkway Construction in Southwest Austin, there have been some big changes. TxDOT wants families to check out equipment at major project "One of the big things that we've done here recently, earlier this month, we opened the eastbound us to 90 main lanes that are lowered main lane. So you're gonna get a taste of what the Oak Hill Parkway project is going to be like when it's completed," said Bradley Wheelis, a TXDOT Spokesperson.It should be completed in early 2026, but in the meantime it does mean heavy traffic through the Hwy 290 H...

Loons and right back D.J. Taylor agree to new contract

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:24:17 GMT

Minnesota United and right back D.J. Taylor have agreed to a new two-year contract, with a club option for 2026, the Loons said Friday.Taylor, 26, played 2,511 MLS minutes across 30 matches for the Loons in 2023. Taylor has been a bargain a year ago with a guaranteed compensation of $98,261, according to MLSPA.But the Loons back line struggled in its end-of-season swoon that cost manager Adrian Heath his job. When interim head coach Sean McAuley took over, Zarek Valentin started at right back over Taylor in the final two regular season games.MNUFC is now amid transition with new leadership atop its sporting department. Chief Soccer Officer Khaled Al-Ahmad has been hired but is still seeing out his term with English club Barnsley, and the Loons have a vacant head coaching position.Taylor’s new contract was completed before the end of the 2023 season. Given the top-level changes within MNUFC, it’s unclear what style of play the Loons will have in 2024 and what type of role Taylor migh...

Diesel still needs a home, and other pets from December’s Morning Report

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:24:17 GMT

In addition to curating our local news headlines on weekdays, the Morning Report newsletter also signs off with a daily pet photo.So far in 2023, we have shared more than 250 photos from our readers pet photos, both in the Morning Report and in the related slideshows online:November: 20 photos, including those submitted for our thankfulness prompt.October: 31 photos, including pets in costumes — and an adorable goat called Misty.September: 19 photos, featuring pets going on hikes, smelling the flowers and more fun.August: 23 photos, including a camera-roll challenge (send in the last photo you took of your pet).July: 20 photos, some involving a challenge to send us photos of pets enjoying porches, decks and the outdoors.June: 26 photos, some from our summer challenge.May: 35 photos, including one for National Rescue Dog Day.April: 26 photos and introducing Cat Week.March: 27 photos — including a Betta fish named Chomp.February: 23 photos and sharing the work of Pooches U...

Pittsfield native Air Force member killed in Osprey crash near Japan

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:24:17 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - One of the victims in the U.S. Air Force Osprey crash during a training mission off the coast of southern Japan on Wednesday has been identified as a man from Berkshire County. Japan expresses concern about US Osprey aircraft continuing to fly without details of fatal crash U.S. Air Force member Jacob "Jake" Galliher has been identified as one of the eight crew members flying in the Osprey V-22 when it crashed into the ocean. Jacob's body was found and identified by officials. He is the only crew member that has been found so far.Galliher was a 2017 graduate of Taconic High School in Pittsfield, according to the Pittsfield Police Department. Galliher leaves behind his wife, Ivy, and two boys, two and six years old and his family members in Lanesborough."To Jacob's family, friends our community is mourning with you, and also the families of the other 7 who have yet to be located," stated the Pittsfield Police Department.The cause of the crash is still bei...

Two sentenced to prison for violent robbery in Hudson

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:24:17 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two Hudson residents convicted of a violent robbery in September 2022 were sentenced to prison. Cain Carothers, 23, and Eugene Cobbins, 43, were sentenced to twelve and ten years in prison, respectively. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The two were accused of forcing a victim to hand over his wallet, credit cards, and phone on North Seventh Street. Carothers reportedly brandished a knife at the victim.Carothers and Cobbins were convicted of first and second-degree robbery, two counts of grand larceny, assault in the third degree, and petit larceny. Carothers also pleaded guilty to a previous conviction of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree. Both defendants will be required to serve five years of post-release supervision. Executive ADA Krista Kline prosecuted the case.  

Person found dead Thursday in Commerce City “likely homicide,” police say

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:24:17 GMT

A person Commerce City police found dead under suspicious circumstances died of a “likely homicide,” the Commerce City Police Department said in a tweet.The person was found in a residence in the 7300 block of Oneida Drive about 1:30 p.m. Thursday.Police originally reported the death in a 2:30 p.m. tweet, then a few hours later reported they believed the death was likely a homicide.Anyone with information can call the Commerce City police tip line at 303-289-3626.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Longmont foster mother sentenced to 40 years in fatal child abuse case Crime and Public Safety | Lucille Ruibal Rivera, health care leader and Chicana artist, was victim in Northglenn murder-suicide Crime and Public Safety | Suspect connected to Centennial shooting death arrested in Wyoming Crime and Public Safety | Man killed in overnight Brighton shooting; suspect arrested Crime and Public Safety | ...

Vail Resorts to acquire another Swiss ski resort as part of continuing European growth effort

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:24:17 GMT

Vail Resorts has entered into an agreement to acquire its 42nd ski area, Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland, the company announced Thursday.In a deal that has been in the works for several months, Vail Resorts will purchase an 84-percent ownership stake in Remontées Mécaniques Crans Montana Aminona SA, the company that controls and operates the lifts and supporting mountain operations at Crans-Montana.The purchase is part of an ongoing growth strategy which is simultaneously focused on both European acquisitions and a reduction of the company’s net-operating footprint, Vail Resorts CEO Kirsten Lynch said in a statement issued Thursday.Related ArticlesOutdoors | 5 best Colorado ski resorts for amateur snowboarders, ranked by a transplant Outdoors | Vail Jazz closes the curtain after nearly three decades of high notes “Our acquisition of the resort aligns to our growth strategy of expanding our resort network in Europe, creating even more valu...

Man uses hammer in smash-and-grab robbery at Simi Valley Macy's: Police

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:24:17 GMT

A man suspected of using a hammer to smash display cases and take merchandise from a Macy's in Simi Valley was captured after a short pursuit Thursday evening. A smash-and-grab robbery was reported shortly before 8 p.m. at the department store located at 1475 Simi Town Center Way. The suspect fled in what was described as a white passenger vehicle before police arrived but officers were able to locate it a short time later traveling eastbound on the 118 Freeway, the Simi Valley Police Department stated in a news release. A pursuit ensued for a short time when the driver, later identified as 44-year-old Palmdale resident Lande Butler, refused to pull over. Butler exited the freeway and continued on surface streets until abandoning the vehicle and fleeing on foot in a residential area. Butler was ultimately located and arrested after a perimeter was established with the help of Los Angeles Police Department air support. Toll lanes open on 405 Fwy in Orange County Roughly $6,000 in s...