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Toxic algae season underway in Austin

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:36:22 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With summer just around the corner, many more Central Texans will be in the water to find some relief from the heat.Yet, toxic algae season has arrived early and several factors are pointing towards the possibility of a more severe season this summer in Austin.This spring, scientists from the City of Austin already discovered blue-green algae on Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin. Also known as Cyanobacteria, these blooms are a growing global threat that can produce dangerous toxins that can sicken people and pets.Since 2019, Austin’s Watershed Protection Department has been studying blue-green algae. This came after several dogs died at Red Bud Isle on Lady Bird Lake.This summer, the City plans to spend roughly $300,000 on treatment and testing of the toxic algae, using phoslock to cut off nutrients to the algae and keep it from spreading.Lucia Ross is the chief marking officer with BlueGreen Water Technologies. She said it’s best to steer clear of this gooey substance ...

Jonas Brothers to perform at Austin's Moody Center

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:36:22 GMT

 Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 2, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austinites who are fans of the Jonas Brothers will be burnin' up this September, following the announcement the trio will be performing at the Moody Center.The Grammy Award-nominated band will perform songs from their five albums on Sept. 3 including their upcoming sixth one, aptly titled "The Album," set to release May 12. So what's a man gotta do to get tickets? Those interested can register for Verified Fan ticket access online. That registration window will remain open through Saturday at 11 p.m. CT This isn't the trio's first introduction to Austin, or even the Lone Star State. The youngest member of the trio, Nick Jonas, has Texas blood in him, born in Dallas. Back in March, he returned to his home state as part of a South by Southwest Conference & Festivals panel, discussing his personal experience with diabetes and advancements in technology. JONAS BROTHERS IN TE...

MN Legislature picks four new University of Minnesota regents

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:36:22 GMT

Minnesota lawmakers on Monday night elected four new members to the University of Minnesota system’s governing board, a body that sets policies and tuition at five campuses.Newly elected members of the UMN Board of Regents include a nurse union leader, a former health care company CEO and a West St. Paul city council member who works with the AFL-CIO.Interim board member Tadd Johnson, a former University of Minnesota Duluth graduate studies director, was elected to a full term. Johnson is the first Native American regent.The Board of Regents controls policy, curriculum, tuition and fees for the University of Minnesota’s campuses in Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester and the Twin Cities. It also manages all university lands.Each odd-numbered year, all 201 members of the state House and Senate come together to elect one-third of the 12-member board to a six-year unpaid term. One member comes from each of the state’s eight congressional districts and four represent the state at large...

Little Caesars coming to Market Street in Amsterdam

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:36:22 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Little Caesars, an international pizza chain, is coming to Amsterdam. The City of Amsterdam Planning Commission approved the site plans for 173 Market Street in an April 26 meeting. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the application and site plan, this new Little Caesars will create 12 to 25 new jobs. The site is 1,686 square feet and will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Now, Little Caesars is in the process of cleaning up and renovating the building, which is a former KFC location. According to the building permit application, the estimated cost of work for the building will be $450,000. New owners reviving Gibby’s Diner in Delanson The Little Caesars menu includes pizza, breadsticks, chicken wings, and brownies. A projected opening for the Amsterdam location has not yet been announced.

Open house set for Glens Falls buses and trolleys

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:36:22 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Greater Glens Falls Transit (GGFT) is seeking more hands behind the wheels of the buses that move from downtown to parts of Queensbury, Hudson Falls and Lake George. An open house is set for next week to get more prospective employees interested in and involved with the GGFT fleet. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, May 10, GGFT will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at Greater Glens Falls Transit at 495 Queensbury Ave., the transit center will offer visitors a chance to look at and inside its buses, as well as the signature red trolleys that travel to and from Lake George in the summers.GGFT is seeking full-time bus drivers, seasonal trolley operators, diesel technicians, and mechanical assistants. Bus operators must already have their New York State Commercial Driver's License. On-the-spot interviews will be conducted at the open house. Lake George restaurant clos...

Teen missing from Albany may be in Ogdensburg, authorities say

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:36:22 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WWTI) -- Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing teen. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services is searching for 16-year-old Ryatt A. Roberts who is missing from Albany, New York. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Ryatt has been missing since February 2, 2023, but may travel to Ogdensburg, New York, according to State Authorities.Authorities said that Ryatt was last seen wearing a grey bubble jacket and jeans. He is a 5'02" white male, weighs 100 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes.Those in the North Country with information on Ryatt's whereabouts are asked to call the St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office Non-Emergency Line at 315-379-2222.Those with additional information should contact the NYS Missing Persons Clearinghouse line at 1-800-346-35432

Schenectady County Legislature meeting at Woodlawn Elementary

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:36:22 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady County legislature will be hosting a meeting on Tuesday, May 9, at Woodlawn Elementary School at 7 p.m. The meeting will also be streamed live on the county's YouTube channel. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Anthony Jasenki, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature, says meetings are being held across the county to make them more accessible to residents.“We’re hosting meetings in communities across the county to make them more accessible to all of our residents,” said Anthony Jasenski, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature. “Join us at our May 9th meeting at Woodlawn Elementary or stream our meetings live on our YouTube channel to learn more about the initiatives we support and the services county government provides.”

Garbage truck crash in Troy temporarily shuts down multiple roads

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:36:22 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to the Troy Police Department, Burden Avenue at Morrison Avenue was temporarily closed due to a crash. Police say a garbage truck struck a passenger car, luckily no one was injured.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!Wires in the area were down due to the crash. At this time, the roads are back open.

LIVE: Officials speak after Illinois dust storm causes fatal crashes

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:36:22 GMT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ill. - A blinding dust storm led to a deadly crash involving more than 70 vehicles along Interstate-55 in south central Illinois. Tuesday morning, I-55 has completely reopened 19 hours after shutting down.This all happened on I-55 in Montgomery County, north of Farmersville, and south of Divernon. Crews have been in the area non-stop since the crash took place. Authorities said at least six people were killed and 37 others taken to hospitals after the crash happened shortly before 11:00 a.m. A total of 72 vehicles were involved, including some 20 commercial vehicles and many passenger cars.We're told two tractor trailers exploded from the wreck. Illinois state Police shared that high winds blew dust onto 55 from nearby farm fields, creating blinding conditions leading to the pile up.Investigators explained the first crash took place on northbound 55 then at the same time numerous crashes took place southbound on the highway. The wrecks all happened between milepo...

Jonas Brothers coming to St. Louis in 2023 tour

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:36:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Jonas Brothers are coming to St. Louis this summer, likely to be one of the hottest tickets in town. The Jonas Brothers are set to play Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the Enterprise Center at 7:30 p.m.The band announced a 2023 tour consisting of 36 U.S. and Canada shows on Tuesday. St. Louis is the band's ninth stop on the tour. I-55 reopened after dust storm causes fatal Illinois crashes Tickets will go on sale May 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster. Click here to keep track of tickets. The Grammy-award winning Jonas Brothers dropped a new single during the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City last weekend. The concerts will come as the band releases its new album called "The Album," also on May 12. The band consists of three brothers - Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas - who have dropped several pop rock hits since 2005.