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Netanyahu’s Ousting of Defence Minister Sparks Mass Protest In Israel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:03:50 GMT

TxDOT to break ground on North I-35 project this week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:03:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Transportation will host a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for the start of construction on its Interstate 35 north project.The I-35 Capital Express North Project is a $600 million initiative to add one non-tolled, high-occupancy vehicle lane in each direction along the interstate. The project boundary runs from State Highway 45 North to U.S. Highway 290 East. TxDOT NEWS: TxDOT requests feedback on statewide 2050 transportation plan Additionally, the project will reconstruct six bridges, construct a diverging diamond interchange at Wells Branch Parkway and "make additional safety and mobility improvements," per a project fact sheet. Other elements include reconstructing entrance and exit ramps, creating shared-use paths for pedestrians and bikers as well as adding intersection bypass lanes.The groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at TxDOT's Austin District headquarters, located at 7901 N. I-35, Austin.

These factors could make your car a target for theft in Texas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:03:50 GMT

TEXAS (FOX 44) - Auto theft is a big money crime in Texas. According to the state Department of Motor Vehicles, "65,000 cars and trucks are stolen and almost 200,000 are burglarized each year."  But not all vehicles are as susceptible to break-ins and theft across the state. Several factors raise the risk of your vehicle becoming a target. Here are some of the key considerations: LocationIt may seem obvious, but a vehicle parked safely in your garage is less likely to be targeted than one on the street. Cars parked outside of homes are common targets for car thieves, according to law enforcement. "Auto thefts happen in mostly residential neighborhoods in the early morning hours, when most persons are asleep," Temple Police Department spokesperson Nohely Mackowiak said.The problem is made much worse if your car is left unlocked. "Suspects are looking for easy targets and unlocked vehicles to search for the targeted items," said Mackowiak. "They normally wear hooded shirts or ja...

DEC: Trout harvest begins on April 1

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:03:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced April 1 is the beginning of spring trout fishing season. While anglers could catch and release trout in the fall and winter months, April 1 marks the beginning of harvest season. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The DEC is stocking nearly 1.9 million trout in ponds and streams across New York. Stocking lists can be found here.“Since DEC updated regulations in 2021 to allow a catch-and-release season in the fall and winter months, anglers have the opportunity to fish for inland trout year-round,” said Commissioner Seggos. “Even so, April 1 has a special meaning for anglers in New York as the date signifies the start of a season full of promising fishing opportunities.”

Schenectady man accused of strangulation, burglary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:03:50 GMT

NASSAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man was arrested and is accused of forcibly entering a home and burglarizing it. William Thompson, 53, is also accused of strangulation, among other things. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Sunday, around 12:18 a.m., New York State Police responded to a Nassau home for a report of an altercation. Police say Thompson knew the victim and forcibly entered their house without permission. Thompson allegedly refused to leave and caused physical damage to them, as well as their home and car. He allegedly fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.Charges:Second-degree burglarySecond-degree strangulationThird-degree criminal mischiefFourth-degree criminal mischiefSecond-degree harassment Inaugural farmers market series coming to Albany Police say Thompson surrendered himself to Schodack State Police, where he was arrested and processed. He was arraigned at the Schodack Town Court and is...

Police investigate fatal crash on Route 22 in Granville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:03:50 GMT

GRANVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Saturday night, the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a fatal crash on Route 22. The two-passenger vehicle crash is still under investigation. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say that one of the vehicles was operated by Myles A. Pauquette, 20, of Granville. The second was operated by Doran J. Pratt, 56, of Hampton. Joshua E. Wood, 40, of Hampton, was a passenger in Pratt's vehicle.Pauquette and Wood were confirmed to be deceased on the scene. Pratt was transported to the Glens Falls Hospital for treatment. No other information is available at this time.

Inaugural farmers market series coming to Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:03:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new farmers market series will be hitting South Pearl Street in Albany this summer, starting on July 16. The series will take place on four Sundays throughout the summer into fall in front of the MVP Arena. Vendors interested in participating can go to Albany BID's website for more information. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The farmers market series is the first major project supported by the Innovation Fund, a partnership between Albany County and MVP Health Care. The purpose of the fund is to improve the overall health and vitality of the community. MVP Arena is promoted as a marquee asset to the community in supporting healthier, expanded, and more inclusive opportunities. The full schedule for the farmers market series is as follows:Sunday, July 16, from noon to 4 p.m.Sunday, August 20, from noon to 4 p.m.Sunday, September 17, from noon to 4 p.m.Sunday, October 15, from noon to 4 p.m. Riv...

Joel Hofer surrenders 5 goals in 1st period; Blues fall to Kings, 7-6

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:03:50 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Viktor Arvidsson had two goals for the second straight game, Adrian Kempe also scored twice and the Los Angeles Kings extended their point streak to a franchise-record 12 games in a 7-6 win over the St. Louis Blues on Sunday night.Alex Iafallo and Trevor Moore also scored during a five-goal first period, and Drew Doughty scored for the third consecutive game to help the Kings run their record to 10-0-2 since their last regulation loss at the New York Rangers on Feb. 26.“I think first and third period, we played pretty well," Kempe said. "It was just second period where we didn’t play well at all, so good lesson for us and I think we answered pretty well in the third.”Phillip Danault had three assists, Pheonix Copley made 16 saves and the Kings also completed their best homestand ever with a 5-0-2 mark in seven games.Jordan Kyrou had two goals, and Brandon Saad, Justin Faulk, Pavel Buchnevich, and Kasperi Kapanen also scored for St. Louis. But the Blues had their f...

Two puma siblings coming to the Saint Louis Zoo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:03:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Two new pumas are coming to the Saint Louis Zoo. Russet and Yukon are siblings that were found in the Idaho wilderness after being orphaned as cubs. They spent years living at the Elmwood Park Zoo near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Yukon is a female mountain lion and Russet is a male. WCAU-TV reports that the beloved cougars are coming to Big Cat Country at the Saint Louis Zoo to, "ensure that their comfort and well-being are maintained."The cougars were shy after being introduced to the zoo as cubs. They spent their early years in a mostly off-exhibit. Zookeepers don't want the cats to, "regress into the timid animals we first met.Moving the cougars to St. Louis means that the Elmwood Park Zoo will be able to add more jaguars.

Parkway Board of Education hold candidate forum today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:03:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Elections for the Parkway Board of Education are next Tuesday, April 4.To help you learn more about the candidates for the board, the League of Women Voters of St. Louis is holding a forum Monday. It'll be at the Parkway Welcome Center behind Parkway South Middle School from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Trending: Saint Louis Zoo named 8th best US zoo in national poll There are seven candidates running for the three open board positions. They'll present their views and answer questions from the public.