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'Best of Austin': KXAN named best in TV news, team members also receive honors

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:48:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – KXAN News took top honors Thursday in the Austin Chronicle 2023 TV News Reader Poll for Best TV News in Austin.Chief Meteorologist David Yeomans won Best Weatherperson, Sports Director Roger Wallace won Best Sportscaster and KXAN News Today Weekend Anchor Jala Washington won the critics award for TV Reporter on the Case for her coverage of the Daniel Perry trial. Daniel Perry sentenced to 25 years in protester murder, defense prepares for appeal Yeomans is a three-time Emmy Award-winning meteorologist with KXAN. The longtime Austinite also interned in the KXAN weather department under Jim Spencer after his first year of college.Wallace has been anchoring and covering sports since 1995 at KXAN. Wallace is a multi-time winner of “Best Sportscast” voted on by the Texas Associated Press and has also previously been named "Best Sportscaster" by Austin Chronicle.Jala WashingtonDavid YeomansRoger WallaceWashington has been a member of the KXAN team since November 2020 whe...

2 Texas suburbs make the top safest suburb list for 2023

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:48:12 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — If you’re looking to move to a suburban home, you may be weighing a number of aspects — school quality, walkability and proximity to one's job are all common concerns. You’re also likely wondering how safe the area is. As you may expect, there are a number of things that can impact the perceived safety of the suburb. SmartAsset, a personal finance website, reviewed 370 suburbs across the 100 largest cities in the U.S. and analyzed them based on multiple safety-related metrics: violent crime rates and property crime rates based on FBI data, as well as rates of adults engaging in excessive drinking, deaths related to traffic accidents and drug poisonings from County Health Rankings.Overall, SmartAsset found suburbs on the East Coast and in the Midwest were among the safest. Suburbs in the West and South ranked further down on the list.Great Falls, Virginia, a Washington D.C. suburb located along the Potomac River ranked highest on SmartAsset’s list. The census-de...

Austin just broke an all-time heat record for the month of June

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:48:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With temperatures in the triple digits expected all week, it's perhaps not surprising to hear that Austin just set an all-time heat record for the month of June.But this record isn't about how hot it gets in the afternoon. It's actually about how hot temperatures remain overnight. 2023 could see one of June’s longest 100° streaks in Austin history On Thursday, Camp Mabry, Austin's official weather reporting site, never dipped below 82°. That makes it the warmest low temperature ever recorded in Austin in the month of June.The previous record for the month was 81°, set on both June 21, 2021, and June 18, 1998.Thursday's temperature is also one of the highest low temps ever recorded in Austin, no matter the month. Here's a look at the standings:Thursday's low temp of 82° means the day ties for fourth place for warmest low temperatures ever recorded. July 24, 2018, holds the top spot. The temperature that day never dropped below 84°.Of course when temperatures remain ...

Heavy police presence on I-88

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:48:12 GMT

DELANSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There is a heavy police presence currently on I-88 in the Town of Delanson. State Troopers have lined the road with multiple outside searching the area. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Information regarding the presence is currently limited. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

Glens Falls: Check what your pipes are made of

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:48:12 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The city of Glens Falls is counting its pipes. Per Environmental Protection Agency requirements, the city is taking count of what city pipes are made of what materials - and needs the public's help to get the job done. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “The goal of this effort is to make sure the water pipelines connected to our homes are safe,” said Acting Chief Water Plant Treatment Operator Don Coalts. "Thankfully, we have good, clean water that contains no lead here in the City of Glens Falls and throughout Warren County. We simply need to ensure that the last section of pipe into your home is safe, especially in the homes built before 1940.”Warren County has a guide that can help homeowners figure out what their pipes are made of. Use of a penny or magnet can determine whether pipes are made of lead, copper or galvanized steel. Results can be submitted through the county website, along with a...

7 new graduates join Albany Police Department

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:48:12 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Seven new officers are joining the ranks at Albany Police Department. The new graduates are coming in as the department continues to see challenges when it comes to hiring officers and monitoring the streets. This year’s class participated in the department’s community liaison partnership program which pairs recruits with community members to learn more about Albany and people in the community.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “Once they get out of the academy they already have this network of people they can go to for advice or simply to gauge on whatever level that they have to," Chief Eric Hawkins said.  Hawkins said they have another class of recruits currently in training and are always looking to expand their numbers in the city. 

Parking banned along Route 23A in Hunter's Kaaterskill Clove

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:48:12 GMT

HUNTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The town of Hunter, the New York State Department of Transportation, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation have implemented a seasonal parking ban along State Route 23A in the Kaaterskill Clove. This comes after hikers began unsafely parking on the roadway. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "This decision was made in response to numerous previous incidents of severe traffic congestion, illegal parking, and limited EMS access," said Hunter Town Supervisor Sean Mahoney. "In order to prioritize the health and safety of our residents and visitors, parking regulations were revised and will now be strictly enforced throughout the upcoming summer season."Beginning June 17, parking will be prohibited at the Ice Climber's lot and all smaller lots along State Route 23A in the Kaaterskill Clove. Illegally parked vehicles will be ticketed and towed, said Mahoney. Off the Beaten Path: T...

Wiawaka women's retreat celebrates 120 years on Lake George

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:48:12 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Wiawaka Center for Women uses Lake George as a backdrop for arts celebrations, wellness programs and workshops, all in dedication to enriching the lives of women. This summer, Wiawaka's traditions turn 120 years old, and the center has a schedule of summer programming designed to celebrate. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Known for its patronage by artist Georgia O'Keefe, Wiawaka is holding a special "Georgia O'Keefe Week" from Monday to Friday, July 10-14. O'Keefe Week will join Artists in Residency Week (July 3-9) and Strong Women Inspire Me Week (Aug. 21-24) in honoring women like swimmer Diane Struble.“We take great pride in this historical milestone and express our deep gratitude to all oursupporters who have been instrumental in helping us reach this significant achievement,” said Wiawaka Center Executive Director Doreen Kelly. Grant Cottage reopens June 17 after installing fire suppress...

U.S. 85 closed after Friday morning crash

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:48:12 GMT

Northbound lanes of U.S. 85 are closed Friday morning due to a crash, Brighton officials said.Northbound Highway 85 is closed at 136th due to a crash. We will update here when it has reopened. pic.twitter.com/w7gROSh60d— Brighton PD (@BrightonPolice) June 16, 2023Brighton’s Police Department closed the highway north of 136th Street just after 9 a.m.Related ArticlesJune 12, 2023Crashes and Disasters | Caught on video: Large sinkhole forms in middle of road in Parker June 8, 2023Crashes and Disasters | Marshall fire started by week-old embers on Twelve Tribes property and a sparking Xcel power line, Boulder sheriff says June 7, 2023Crashes and Disasters | What started the Marshall fire? Boulder County set to announce findings of 17-month investigation June 4, 2023Crashes and Disasters | Several cars crash, including APD cruiser, at Aurora intersection amid RTD equipment issues June 2, 2023Crashes and Disasters...

L.A. police search for stolen car driver who hit 13-year-old bicyclist

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:48:12 GMT

Video captured the terrifying moment when a speeding stolen car careened into a 13-year-old boy riding a bike in Los Angeles last month. The child survived, but the driver and his accomplices got away.Los Angeles police released the video and surveillance photos on Friday that show the incident from several angles.On the evening of May 16, police say four males stole a black 2014 Kia Optima that was parked in the 300 block of West 14th Street. A short time later, video shows the sedan speeding and fishtailing in the southbound lanes of Main Street, and then striking the 13-year-old boy who was riding his bicycle northbound with another bicyclist.Video shows the sedan speeding and fishtailing in the southbound lanes of Main Street, and then striking the 13-year-old boy who was riding his bicycle. May 16, 2023. (LAPD)“The child was launched into the air and landed on the sidewalk,” LAPD said in a statement. “The driver of the Kia fled from the scene without rendering aid or identifyin...