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Austin City Council could explore burying power lines after February storm

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:12:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After the February ice storm led to millions of damaged trees and hundreds of thousands of Austinites without power, city officials could pursue burying power lines.Austin City Council will consider the measure at its March 23 council meeting. If approved, the city will conduct a feasibility study and develop a long-term plan to prioritize the conversions "for high-priority uses and areas without new construction opportunities." Key infrastructures that could receive those upgrades include:Critical infrastructure such as water, wastewater facilitiesHealth and safety infrastructure, including hospitals and nursing homesEmergency response infrastructure, including police, fire and emergency medical service stationsEmergency shelter locations, resilience hubsAreas with "a history of frequent electric service disruption or high maintenance cost"Consideration of community equity, historically underserved communitiesHigh wildfire risk areasAreas with tree canopy risks, cri...

New gift shop with boba tea opens in Berkshire County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:12:55 GMT

ADAMS, Mass. (NEWS10) -- 57ParkStreet, a new boba tea and gift shop, opened in Adams, Massachusetts on March 17. Owners Lea King and Wayne Gelinas also own Wigwam Western Summit, a resort, café and gift shop in North Adams. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! 57ParkStreet sells gifts and souvenirs including custom Adams and other Berkshire County clothing, accessories and postcards, baked goods, local art, boba tea and more. The boba tea offerings include milk tea, fruit tea, and slushies. Smoothies, hot drinks and other beverages are also available.The ribbon cutting ceremony for the shop will take place on Friday, March 24 at 11 a.m. The shop, located at 57 Park Street, is currently open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Road closures and restrictions for 1199SEIU union rally

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:12:55 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday at 9 a.m., 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East Membership from around the State of New York will take part in a rally at the New York State Capitol and take part in an event at the MVP Arena. Due to these events, plenty of road closures and parking restrictions have been announced. Drivers in the area should expect delays and may want to find alternate routes. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At approximately 8:00 a.m., Madison Avenue will be closed to all traffic while buses are dropping off passengers. At approximately 2:00 p.m., buses will return to pick up passengers. The pickup locations will be on Grand Street and also on Dallius Street. These two roadways, along with their intersecting roadways, will be closed to all traffic for the duration of the loading and departure process.Road closures:8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Madison Avenue between South Swan Street and Eagle StreetState Street be...

Northway welcome center to celebrate waffle day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:12:55 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - If you're excited for International Waffle Day but don't have time to fire up your own griddle, you're in luck. The Northway welcome center by Exit 18 has some special treats for travelers coming this Saturday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! International Waffle Day is Saturday, March 25, celebrating all things waffle. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Adirondacks Welcome Center will host decadent delights by Send Me Waffles, offering both sugar and maple varieties with a choice of maple syrup from one of a list of local maple artisans. Waffles will be cooked fresh onsite, using local milk and eggs from Stewart's Shops, and butter from Ronnybrook Farms. The waffles will be cooking at the Adirondacks Welcome Center, located just south of Exit 18 northbound on the Adirondack Northway, just before Glens Falls.

What You Are Doing About It? Outdoor Expo, Honeysuckle Hack and Native Planting, Bloody Mary Brunch

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:12:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Time to see what your neighbors are doing to help us all in #WhatYouAreDoingAboutIt.The Terrain Magazine Outdoor Expo returns to St. Louis. The massive event will have dozens of vendors offering products to help nature lovers of all ages enjoy the outdoors. The Ozark Trail Association will have a booth there, and is looking for volunteers.Outdoor ExpoFriday, March 3110 a.m. - 6 p.m.Tower Grove Park4257 Northeast DriveSt. Louis, MO 63110https://bit.ly/3ZRNaGRThe Honeysuckle Hack will fight an invasive plant species and replace it with native plants. The Open Space Council will help get rid of bush honeysuckle, which can overtake and kill beneficial plant species. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and able to handle herbicide. The event is part of the Missouri Botanical Garden's Honeysuckle Sweep for Healthy Habitat.Honeysuckle Hack and Native PlantingSaturday, March 259 a.m. - Noon7391 St. Charles Rock Rd.St. Louis, MO 63133https://bit.ly/3LDEi3uThe Bloody Mary Bru...

More prescribed burns scheduled in Mark Twain National Forest

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:12:55 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Several prescribed burns will be conducted in Mark Twain National Forest on March 19. According to a press release from the United States Forest Service, the largest burn will be near Elm Springs and visible from Rolla. Lebanon Police investigating body found in burned car Other burns happening today include: Crooked Creek on the Salem Ranger DistrictLittle Cedar Mountain on the Fredericktown Unit of the Potosi-Fredericktown Ranger DistrictElm Springs on the Houston Unit of the Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger DistrictOfficials say the burns will be reducing the fuel load in and around the Kaintuck Trail system. Additional maps and information on these prescribed burns can be found on the U.S. Forest Service - Mark Twain National Forest Facebook page.

60-year-old crashes into Jefferson County home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:12:55 GMT

MURPHY, Mo. - First responders have been called to White Ash Drive in Jefferson County after a vehicle drove into a home. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office revealed that the 60-year-old homeowner crashed her own SUV through the garage door, and ended up on top of another vehicle inside the garage. Top story: Search for missing St. Charles woman leads to abandoned car It is not clear how the vehicle crashed into the garage or if there are any injuries in this accident. More details will be posted here as they come into the FOX 2 Newsroom.

Man shot dead late Sunday in Commerce City, police investigating with suspect “not yet apprehended”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:12:55 GMT

Commerce City police on Monday asked for public help following a shooting Sunday night that left a man dead on East 67th Avenue.Police investigating the shooting as a homicide warned in a news release posted on Twitter that “the suspect in the shooting has not yet been apprehended.”On Sunday shortly before 11 p.m., police went to the 5400 block of East 67th Avenue, responding to a report of shots fired, the police statement said. They found the man who had been shot.Police said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and that they’re still trying to determine “contributing factors.” No other information was released, and police asked anybody with information to call the Commerce City Police Department Tip Line: (303) 289-3626.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

Denver weather: Spring hits as residents face temperatures in the 50s with possible sunshine

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:12:55 GMT

Spring is arriving and metro Denver residents face partly cloudy skies and light breeze Monday with steadily increasing temperatures in the 50s while snow still falls in the mountains, according to the National Weather Service.The high temperature on Monday in Denver is expected to reach 57 degrees, and the high will hit 60 degrees on Tuesday with mostly sunny skies, the weather service said. The high temperature should stay around 57 degrees Wednesday, forecasters said, with a chance of rain Wednesday morning.Night temperatures are expected to decrease to just below freezing.Meanwhile, for Colorado’s northwestern mountains, the weather service has issued a winter weather advisory effective through Tuesday as waves of storms roll across the state. Up to 10 inches of snow is likely, along with winds gusting as high as 45 miles per hour, leading to poor visibility and slick roads, forecasters said.Winter Weather Advisory for the northern Mountains through Tuesday morning. #cowx...

Top HHC Gummies Online – Where to Buy HHC Edibles in California

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:12:55 GMT

Explore the best THC Gummies for sale in the Golden StateThe hemp industry is growing rapidly with new products being introduced daily. Consumers can now buy powerful edibles, such as delta 8 gummy bears and delta 10 watermelon rings, to help them manage stress and anxiety, as well as simply enjoy the taste. Made from hexahydrocannabinol, HHC gummies have been around since the 1940s and offer a combination of the benefits of THC products. HHC products come in multiple sizes, shapes, colors and potencies. To top it off, they can easily be found on the web. When consumed, they provide users with a mild euphoric feeling, making them perfect for a day at the beach, if not a night out dancing. Benefits of HHC edibles include long shelf lives. Plus, they are small enough to fit in your desk at work or on your nightstand. Shopping for the dynamic goods is now easier than ever, as they can be found at a reliable HHC store online. To help you out, I have compiled a list of the 5 best HHC gum...