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TCSO: Man missing in Lake Travis after not resurfacing

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:24:08 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 7, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — Officials in Travis County said a man was last seen swimming in Lake Travis near Starnes Island Wednesday evening when a witness said he did not resurface.The Travis County Sheriff’s Office responded to an Assist EMS call at 9:06 p.m., and the area where the man was last seen was searched by Austin-Travis County EMS, Lake Travis Fire & Rescue, Jonestown Police and TCSO Lake Patrol, according to officials.“The man was not located, and the rescue transitioned to a recovery mission,” TCSO said.The sheriff’s office said it continued searching until nightfall, and the shoreline and surface searches began at daylight Thursday morning.As of 10 a.m., TCSO said its dive team was on site.This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for more details.

2nd person charged in killing of Michael Brasel told police they were out to ‘car shop’

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:24:08 GMT

Prosecutors charged another person Thursday in the fatal shooting of a St. Paul dad and youth hockey coach in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood last month. Michael Brasel’s wife has said the 44-year-old was shot after confronting someone trying to break into her car.Ta Mla, 18, is charged with aiding and abetting murder in the Brasel case. Kle Swee, 17, was charged with the same offense last month.After police arrested Ta Mla on Tuesday, they asked him about the incident with Kle Swee. He “said they were out to ‘car shop’ — look through cars for items to steal,” according to the criminal complaint.Ta Mla said he was looking through a Ford Flex for a phone charger. The vehicle was registered to Brasel and his wife. Brasel “surprised Ta Mla and grabbed Ta Mla from behind,” Ta Mla told police, the complaint said. “Ta Mla heard one or two shots. After the shots were fired, Ta Mla drove off.”Brasel was shot outside his home in t...

Lack of rain in recent weeks pushes parts of Twin Cities metro into drought

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:24:08 GMT

For the first time since winter, drought has returned to the Twin Cities.Thursday’s U.S. Drought Monitor map shows much of the northern half of the metro under a moderate drought. Abnormally dry conditions are affecting much of the rest of the metro.U.S. Drought Monitor map of Minnesota drought conditions released Thursday, June 8, 2023. (U.S. Drought Monitor)The Twin Cities have seen little rain in recent weeks. At the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, only 1.62 inches of rain were recorded in May — 2.29 inches below what’s considered normal. Most of May’s rain occurred during the first half of the month.Through Wednesday, the metro has seen .03 inches of rain in June — nearly an inch below normal.The next chances for rain come Friday and Saturday, when thunderstorms are also possible.Related ArticlesLocal News | State officials warn of increase in 911 misdials Local News | Twin Cities residents urged to reduce the ...

Warrensburg's annual jamboree turns 60 this summer

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:24:08 GMT

WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This summer, an annual family entertainment hoedown in Warrensburg turns 60 years old. Rides, music, food and more are on the way for the 60th annual Smoke Eaters Jamboree. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Friday and Saturday, July 28-29, the gates will be open at the Warrensburg Recreation Field on Library Avenue. On Friday, gates open at 6 p.m. for an evening of music by After-FX DJ Service, an auction full of local goods, and kids entertainment from magician Mike Russo and Freckles the Clown. On Saturday, gates open at 5 p.m. for a chicken BBQ, with Jukebox Rebellion taking the stage for some live music at 6:30 p.m. Where to see live music in Lake George in 2023 Across both days, the Smoke Eaters Jamboree features fireworks, a full midway, and carnival rides. Admission is $3 on Friday, and $5 on Saturday.

2023 Brookside Craft Fair to showcase local vendors

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:24:08 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga County Historical Center is hosting a county-wide craft fair at the Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 24. The family-friendly free event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! There will be no mass-produced or commercially-made items available at the craft fair. Instead, guests will be able to shop from a variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, antiques, and farm products.

LIVE: Hochul updating New Yorkers on air quality

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:24:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul will be speaking from the University at Albany, ETEC, to update New Yorkers on the air quality in the state.

Sen. Gillibrand calling for federal aid to Canada amid wildfires

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:24:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said the federal government is stepping in to help Canadians fight the wildfires surging in Quebec. She said the federal government has already provided personnel and resources to help, but she is urging them to take more action, calling on the U.S. Forest Service to standby for any support to suppress the wildfires in Quebec. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “I’m urging the U.S. forest service to proactively work with the Canadian Forest Service on fire suppression tactics to keep Americans safe and healthy," Gillibrand said. The haze caused the worst air quality the Northeast has seen in decades, entering unhealthy and very unhealthy levels at times in the Capital Region. The increased exposure to smoke and other particles, posing severe health risks for some. She is urging New Yorkers to wear masks and limit exposure outside as the state, and majority of the Northeast, c...

$50K winning Powerball ticket sold at Rensselaer Walmart

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:24:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to The New York Lottery, a third-prize winning ticket was sold at a local Walmart for the June 7 Powerball drawing. The ticket, worth $50,000.00, was purchased at the Walmart located at 279 Troy Road in Rensselaer. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers for the drawing on June 7 were:16, 21, 29, 53, 66, and the Powerball was 2.Winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The Powerball number is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. Drawings are televised every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. PICS: Smoky haze from Canadian wildfires coats New York According to the New York Lottery, the jackpot for Saturday's drawing is up to $308 million. The New York Lottery is North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.6B in the 2021-2022 fiscal year to support education in New York. New Yorkers struggling with a gambl...

State Police issue 38K tickets during Click It or Ticket enforcement

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:24:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police issued 38,363 tickets during the statewide "Click It or Ticket" enforcement campaign from May 22 through June 4. Police investigated 2,436 crashes, including 410 personal injury crashes and two fatal crashes. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! During the enforcement campaign, 399 individuals were arrested for DWI, and over 10,000 were ticketed for speeding. Below is a breakdown of violations:TroopRegionSpeedDWI ArrestsDistracted DrivingChild Restraint/Seat BeltMove OverTotal TicketsAWestern NY917321041,474154,359BNorth Country6871957327432,680CSouthern Tier8631995906263,082DCentral NY928282231,262464,485EFinger Lakes97448114726163,806FUpper Hudson Valley1,19045115751243,330GCapital Region81338117848323,002KLower Hudson Valley1,34777125852484,055LLong Island7275715531072,700NYCNew York City19536041211,808TNYS Thruway2,01333169605795,056According to the New York State Police, the n...

Missouri counties struggling to expunge marijuana charges on deadline

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:24:08 GMT

EDITORS NOTE: FOX4 reported earlier that the number of people who have petitioned are waiting to get expunged. The story has been corrected to say the number of people who have petitioned are either waiting to get expunged or have already been expunged. FOX4 regrets the error and apologizes for the mistake.KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Circuit clerks have a statewide deadline that says they must expunge misdemeanor charges related to less than three pounds of marijuana by June 8, but circuit clerks say the deadline is unrealistic.In November, voters passed Amendment 3, which would allow for thousands of Missourians with marijuana misdemeanors on their record to get automatic expungements.The action also allows for individuals currently serving prison time for a marijuana related offense to file a petition for expungement of their record.Over 46,000 marijuana cases have already been expunged statewide, data shows – possibly more, depending on how a criminal case was charged.“We cannot meet that...