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Mount Bonnell crime: Are the cameras working?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:33 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Mount Bonnell is one of the most popular destinations for visitors, but when people leave their cars behind and head up to see the panoramic views, that's when criminals strike.This is just one of many popular locations that has had issues with car burglaries around Austin."We evaluated the crimes that were occurring in parks and within 50 feet of them and 70% of those crimes last year in 2022 were crimes against property," said LeAnn Ishcomer, park ranger program manager for the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department."It is close by, it's convenient, it is just a beautiful area," said Laurie Darilek when talking about Mount Bonnell.While the beauty attracts visitors, the number of cars left behind as people hike to the top is attracting thieves."We were unaware of the break-ins," John Darilek said. Security cameras up at some Austin parks, trails as part of pilot program to curb break-ins A quick scan of the parking lot at Mount Bonnell and you will see sh...

Ken Paxton blasts fellow Republicans and floats Cornyn challenge in post-impeachment interview

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:33 GMT

AUSTIN (The Texas Tribune) -- Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday alleged without evidence that the Biden administration, working in cahoots with certain Texas Republicans, was behind the failed attempt to impeach him on charges of bribery and corruption.In his first remarks since being acquitted by the Texas Senate on Saturday on 16 articles of impeachment, Paxton blasted fellow conservatives who he believes betrayed him and the party, including House Speaker Dade Phelan, former George W. Bush adviser Karl Rove, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and the all-Republican Court of Criminal Appeals. READ MORE: Ken Paxton impeachment trial Paxton excoriated Cornyn as a poor representative for Texans and said a strong candidate needs to challenge him in 2026 — adding that he may be the man to do so.“Everything’s on the table for me,” he said when former Fox News host Tucker Carlson suggested he should run. Paxton was particularly critical of what he said was Cornyn’s failure to pro...

Rupert Murdoch, the creator of Fox News, is stepping down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:33 GMT

By DAVID BAUDER (AP Media Writer)NEW YORK (AP) — Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old Australian media magnate whose creation of Fox News made him a force in American politics, is stepping down as leader of both Fox’s parent company and his News Corp. media holdings.Fox said Thursday that Murdoch would become chairman emeritus of both companies, effective at board meetings in November. His son, Lachlan, will become News Corp. chairman and continue as chief executive officer of Fox Corp.Lachlan Murdoch said that “we are grateful that he will serve as chairman emeritus and know he will continue to provide valued counsel to both companies.”Besides Fox News, Murdoch started the Fox broadcast network, the first to successfully challenge the Big Three of ABC, CBS and NBC, with shows like “The Simpsons.” He is owner of The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post.Fox News Channel has profoundly influenced television and the nation’s politics since its start in 1996, making Murdoch a hero to so...

Schenectady County Public Library to host fall book sale

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:33 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Friends of Schenectady County Public Library is hosting a fall book sale on September 30 and October 1. Patrons can browse over 40,000 books, most of which cost $1 or less. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! There are reading materials for all ages in addition to DVDs and CDs. Shoppers can also fill up a bag for just $3 on October 1. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 30 and 12 to 3 p.m. on October 1. Credit cards are accepted. All proceeds benefit the library system. The Schenectady County Public Library is located at 99 Clinton Street.

Multi-agency search for missing man in Hudson

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:33 GMT

HUDSON CITY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Hudson City Police Department announced there will be a large-scale, multi-agency search for Robert Coons on Thursday. Coons was first reported missing on July 13 but was last seen on July 9 around 10:30 a.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Image via Hudson City PoliceHudson City Police say there will be an increased police presence throughout the city, including uniformed and non-uniformed personnel from their agency, the New York State Police, Columbia County Sheriff's Office, New York State Forest Rangers, Amtrak Police personnel, K9s and aviation units.Anyone with information regarding Coons whereabouts is asked to contact (518) 828-9900.

2023 Fall foliage report: Week 1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:33 GMT

Temperatures are cooling down and the nights are getting longer - fall is upon us! The changing leaves are another sign of the season. Some areas in the higher terrain have seen some decent progress over the past week. If you want to celebrate the first weekend of fall with some leaf peeping, you'll need to take a drive to the higher terrain. Spots like Old Forge and Tupper Lake are already reached the color midpoint. Early colors have been spotted all around the Green Mountain State. More pops of color are showing up at Whiteface Mountain and Lake Pleasant. You may have even spotted some patches in the higher spots of the Capital District.So, the color change is on it's way. Peak foliage might be a little delayed this year. The wet summer followed by an extended surge of late-season wet continued the production of chlorophyll, keeping the leaves green. We need cool nights, dry and mild afternoons to move the changing foliage along.Image courtesy of Evan Fisher, Explore FallI stumbl...

LIVE: Police update on prisoner escape Mercy South Hospital

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County Police Department Affton Southwest Precinct officers are investigating an escape from custody incident.Officers from the Affton Southwest Precinct responded to a call from Mercy Hospital South on the 10000 block of Kennerly Road around 4:30 a.m. for a report of an escape from custody. 45-year-old Tommy Wayne Boyd was taken to Mercy Hospital South from the Potosi Correctional Facility on Wednesday for treatment.   Hospital staff last saw him at 3:54 a.m. on Thursday. Surveillance video showed Boyd leaving the hospital on foot, traveling in an unknown direction.  Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Boyd is described as a white male,  5'7"...

St. Louis County man convicted in death of wife before divorce hearing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A jury has convicted a St. Louis County man in the death of his wife, which happened before a planned divorce hearing in 2021. Michael Oshia, 52, was convicted of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the case. Investigators say Oshia stabbed and killed his wife, Kimberly Oshia, on Dec. 29, 2021 in advance of a hearing in their divorce proceedings. Prisoner escapes Mercy South Hospital, police investigating “A guilty verdict and life prison sentence will not bring Kimberly Oshia back to her loved ones, but we held her murderer accountable and hopefully this brings some closure to her surviving family members and loved ones,” said St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell.Prosecutors say the first-degree murder charge should mean mandatory penalty of life in prison without eligibility for parole. Oshia is expected to be sentenced on Dec. 9.

St. Charles County's Cave Springs Road Faces Scheduled Closures for Bridge Work

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:33 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY – Starting today, September 21, Cave Springs Road in St. Charles County is going to have some scheduled closures for the next two nights. Crews will be placing girders over I-70 from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Crews will start setting the girders on westbound I-70 at Cave Springs on Thursday, September 21. Then, crews will place girders on eastbound I-70 at Cave Springs the following night, Friday, September 22. All work is weather permitting. Drivers can expect a two-lane closure approaching the bridge construction and then 20-minute intermittent full closures of the interstate while girders are put into place. The Cave Springs and Zumbehl interchanges are being converted into single-point urban interchanges (SPUI) for the I-70 Cave Springs to Fairgrounds Design-Build Project. As construction on this project progresses, both interchanges will remain open to drivers. 

List: haunted houses opening for the 2023 season metro St. Louis area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- As Saturday marks the official start of autumn, it's the season for haunted houses. With September's arrival, the gates of some of the region's most chilling haunted houses are slowly creaking open. Below lies a glimpse into the haunted houses that start in September throughout the season.The Darkness Haunted House – Saturday, Sept. 23th  Lemp Brewery Haunted House – Saturday, Sept. 30th Creepyworld – Saturday, Sept. 30th Six Flags St. Louis – Friday, Sept. 22nd St. Louis Escape– Open year round Red’s Corn Maze Massacre – Thursday, Sept. 28th Carlyle Illinois Haunted Trail – Friday, Oct. 20th and Saturday, Oct. 21st Trenton Illinois Haunted Trail – Saturday, Oct. 20 and five more dates Macabre Cinema – Friday September 22.  The Beast – Friday, Sept. 22 Edge of Hell – Friday, Sept. 22 Words of Fun Halloween Haunt – Sept. 15