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Diver uncovers lost watches, missing people in the depths of Lake Travis

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:00:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Robert Weiss likes being a superhero. That’s how his wife describes her husband’s passion for scuba diving. And Weiss doesn’t shy away from that description, either. On Lake Travis, there are plenty of people who need a hero after what was supposed to be a fun day on the water takes an unfortunate turn. “I got a cape and I like to put on my cape,” he said. “You get to go out, you get to be hero to somebody.”Robert Weiss with Lake Travis Scuba says he's helped recover the bodies of three missing swimmers. (Credit: Eric Henrikson/KXAN)In reality, that cape is a dry suit, worn by divers like him to keep the cold and water out.  KXAN Documentary: "The Wake: Secrets of Lake Travis" So who are those who need his help? As people come out by the thousands on hot summer weekends to party and have a good time boating on the lake, they're the ones who fail to properly store their phones, keys, rings, sunglasses and more. “We've collected over $200,000 each...

DEC urges drivers 'give turtles a brake' on world turtle day

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:00:11 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On World Turtle Day, which happens to be Tuesday, the Department of Environmental Conservation is asking drivers to "give turtles a brake," as thousands of turtles are killed each year by unsuspecting drivers. Turtles nest in May and June, and drivers may be unaware of turtles on the road seeking new nesting areas. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! If you find an injured turtle, the DEC says a licensed wildlife rehabilitator may be able to assist. The DEC also reminds people not to take turtles home, as all native turtles are protected by law and cannot be kept without a DEC permit.If drivers are able, they are encouraged to slow down to avoid hitting turtles, and if they can, safely move the turtle to the shoulder on the side of the road in the direction it was facing. Drivers are also advised to not pick up turtles by their tails, but safely by the sides of their shells. Local third grader earns ...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Would You Eat Bread That Was Moldy on One End?

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:00:11 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Debbie and it's about bread. Here's her email:  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I had this argument with my daughter the other day and I'm wondering how others feel. My daughter was at my house and I was getting ready to make us some sandwiches. I pulled out the bread and there was a little bit of mold on one slice of the bread on one end. I threw it away and then pulled from the back and got four slices of bread. Well, my daughter saw this and said we could not use the bread at all because of the mold. I told her there was no mold on the bread I pulled out and even showed her. She didn't care...she said if it's on one slice, the whole loaf is bad. I disagree. If it's on three or four pieces, then yes, throw it all away, but it was a little bit on one piece. I say the rest of the bread is fine. We ended up going out to lunch, but I still want to kn...

Local third grader earns national recognition in poster contest

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:00:11 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Sahana, a third-grader from Genet Elementary School, was one of 10 students recognized in a national poster contest, highlighting dangers children can face online. Sahana's poster was picked from hundreds of submissions across the country. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Sahana's submission will be made into a poster and featured in the Center for Internet Security's 2023 Kids Safe Online activity book. She will receive an award for her artwork at the welcome ceremony at the New York State Plaza Cybersecurity Conference taking place at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Tuesday, June 6. The contest was open to all students in public and private schools and youth organizations from kindergarten through 12th grade in all 50 states. Cadets and Blue Devils to meet in Class A final “Students of all ages are connected across a variety of devices, like phones, tablets, school laptops, a...

Ask Amy: Trust issues interfere with married roommates

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:00:11 GMT

Dear Amy: I am in a five-year marriage that I feel is more like a roommate situation. We hardly ever do things together.Our sexual relationship is almost nonexistent (I’m just not interested in being intimate with him anymore).He has cheated a few times.I only cheated one time, and that was to get back at him.I know two wrongs don’t make a right, but since the infidelity, I often find myself not trusting him.I’m torn up deciding what to do about this relationship.We have trust issues, and now I feel as if we’re growing apart. I care about him, but I’m not in love with him like I used to be.I’m tired of arguing with him every day and want some peace and happiness in my life.I know therapy is what most people would suggest, but I already know what therapists are going to say so that’s why I don’t go.Because of all the issues and the gaslighting that goes on I feel like it’s time to call things off (he sort of agrees with me), but I...

Italy's Meloni vows support for flood-hit Emilia-Romagna

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:00:11 GMT

After returning from the G7 Summit in Japan early to inspect the damage on the ground, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni promised to help the flood-hit regions of northern Italy.Meloni visited towns in Emilia-Romagna, where floods killed 14 people, and caused damages estimated at billions. She stopped off in this region on her return from the summit.Meloni, who was in Ravenna at the time of the disaster, told reporters that "it has been a tragedy. But we can always come back stronger from crises." Meloni said that meeting those affected by the flood was a very moving experience.The right-wing prime minister said that the damage was immense, but it was difficult to estimate the financial impact.She added that Italy could call on the Solidarity Fund of the European Union for natural disasters.She added that other leaders who attended the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, had offered their support.Meloni said that her conscience wouldn't allow her to remain away at the summit for any longer.O...

Grandfather, who would tell Southern California police he felt threatened, fatally shoots grandson

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:00:11 GMT

A 27-year-old man was fatally shot at a Rialto home on Saturday, May 20, by one of his grandfathers who told police his life was threatened, authorities said.Just before 7 p.m. an altercation started at the residence on the 2100 block of North Apple Avenue, said Cpl. Nic Parcher, a spokesman for Rialto police.The 77-year-old grandfather, who would say his life was threatened, armed himself with a gun and shot Kaylon Underwood, police said.Information on what led to the confrontation was not released. It was unclear who lived at the home.No arrests had been announced on Monday, and the case is being presented to the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office, which will decide if it believes the shooting was justified.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Jaguar driver shot multiple times while parked in Oakland Crime and Public Safety | Shootout at Baja California car rally leaves 10 dead, 10 wounded Crime and Public Safety | Man ...

Sale closed in San Jose: $1.5 million for a five-bedroom home

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:00:11 GMT

6001 Montalvo Drive – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 6000 block of Montalvo Drive in San Jose was sold on May 4, 2023. The $1,540,000 purchase price works out to $738 per square foot. The house, built in 1968, has an interior space of 2,088 square feet. The property features five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a garage, and two parking spaces. The backyard also has a pool. The unit sits on a 6,000-square-foot lot.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:A 2,074-square-foot home on the 700 block of Azule Avenue in San Jose sold in July 2022, for $1,500,000, a price per square foot of $723. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In October 2022, a 1,739-square-foot home on Vereda Court in San Jose sold for $1,500,000, a price per square foot of $863. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Solito Court, San Jose, in April 2023, a 2,213-square-foot home was sold for $1,695,000, a price per square foot of $766. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms....

Man crashes car into California home, threatens 2 people with pickaxe

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:00:11 GMT

A man was arrested in Lake Forest on Monday, May 22, on suspicion of crashing a sedan into a home and threatening two people with a pickaxe, authorities said.Just before noon, a Kia sedan slammed into the front yard of a residence on the 2200 block of Robin Street, according to Orange County Sheriff’s Sgt. Michael Woodroof. The driver exited his vehicle and produced a pickaxe, which he used to threaten two people at the home.Arriving deputies were able to subdue the suspect with less-than-lethal weapons, Woodroof said.He was taken to a hospital for a head injury sustained during the crash. His name was not released on Monday pending his release from the hospital, after which he will be booked and processed.No one else was injured in the crash or by the pickaxe and the man was not believed to have any connection to the people at the home he crashed into, Woodroof said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Grandfather, who would tell Southern California police he felt t...

Driver from abandoned dying passenger after crash, CHP says

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:00:11 GMT

California Highway Patrol investigators are looking for a man who they say ran away from a traffic crash on Sunday, May 21, that killed one of his passengers.The crash happened at about 5:25 a.m. on Highway 74 west of Wasson Canyon Road, between Lake Elsinore and Perris.The CHP said Pedro I. Vargas, 40, of Perris, was driving a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado west on Highway 74 when he veered to the right and struck a guardrail. When the pickup overturned, a tire fell apart and a piece hit the windshield of a 2005 Acura MDX that was traveling near the Chevrolet, the CHP said. No one in that car was reported injured.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Police close road south of San Jose after what officials are calling a ‘major’ collision Crime and Public Safety | Man who drove Corvette 138 mph gets 30 years to life for drunken California crash that killed 2 women Crime and Public Safety | Two of three men killed in multi-vehicle w...