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APD, EMS holding joint news conference on safety tips for spring festival season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:39:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department and Austin-Travis County EMS will hold a live news conference to talk about safety tips for spring festival season.The news conference with APD and medics will take place at 2:30 p.m. at the APD Headquarters, 715 E Eighth Street.Every city department is gearing up for a busy spring festival season with many events scheduled over the next few weeks and months. Facing staffing shortages, is APD ready for SXSW? “As we welcome all these visitors and we plan for these events that add to the vibrancy of the city and bolster our economy, we recognize it puts an added strain on city resources,” Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said.“Anytime we have a large event, where there is a lot of people, we are going to have a lot of officers there to keep it safe,” APD Assistant Chief Jeff Greenwalt said.APD said during these events they will be properly staffed and ready to respond when needed.KXAN will update this story once the news conference is over.

Vikings tackle Brian O’Neill expected to be ready for training camp after recovering from torn Achilles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:39:24 GMT

Vikings star right tackle Brian O’Neill is expected to be ready for training camp in July after undergoing surgery in January to repair a partially torn right Achilles tendon.That was the word Thursday from Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell and executive director of player and health performance Tyler Williams. The two spoke to reporters at the TCO Performance Center about the team’s health and performance approach and provided updates on three injured players.O’Connell said safety Lewis Cine, who underwent surgery after suffering a compound fracture in his lower left leg last October in London, is making “fantastic” progress and could do some work on the field during organized activities in late May. The coach said cornerback Andrew Booth, who underwent surgery in November to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, likely will be limited during spring drills.O’Neill was hurt in a 41-17 loss at Green Bay on Jan. 1 when chasing a player who intercepted a pass from Kirk Cousins. He misse...

Actor Brian Tochi coming to Saratoga Comic Con

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:39:24 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Brian Tochi, the original voice of teenage mutant ninja turtle Leonardo, will be at Saratoga's Comic Con. He is also known for his roles as Toshiro Takashi in "Revenge of the Nerds," and Cadet Tomoko Nogata from the third and fourth films in "Police Academy." Amanda Bearse coming to Saratoga Comic Con A complete list of confirmed celebrities and guests can be seen on the Saratoga Comic Con website. The largest Comic-Con event in upstate New York will take place from May 6 through 7.

Open mic nights in the Capital Region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:39:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- If you're looking to perform that new song you've been working on or to showcase your talents, an open mic night may be right for you. Many restaurants and bars host open mic nights around the area. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Here's where you can find an open mic night in the Capital Region.Rustic Barn Pub, 150 Speigletown Road in TroyThursdays at 6 p.m.Unihog, 2 Center Street in Hoosick FallsThursdays at 7 p.m.Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street in Saratoga SpringsMondays at 7 p.m.Table 41 Brewing Company, 188 Remsen Street in CohoesMondays at 6 p.m.Honest Weight Food Co-op, 100 Watervliet Avenue in AlbanyThird Monday of each month at 6 p.m.The Lark St. Tavern, 453 Madison Avenue in AlbanyWednesdays at 7 p.m.No Fun, 275 River Street in TroyWednesdays at 7 p.m.Wicked, 1602 Route 9 in Clifton ParkThursdays at 7 p.m.Eden Cafe, 269 Osborne Road in LoudonvilleSaturdays at 7:30 p.m.518 Craft, 200 Broadw...

Police: Accused Schnucks shooter has medical condition, may be with girlfriend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:39:24 GMT

ST. PETERS, Mo. - A man accused of shooting a woman during an attempted robbery in the parking lot of the St. Peters Schnucks is still on the loose. On Thursday, authorities said Tyrone Miller is believed to be with his girlfriend, Jayana Dobbs. Police also said Miller requires a colostomy bag and may be wearing a satchel to hide it.Earlier this week, the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Miller with first-degree felony assault, armed criminal action, and attempted robbery. Dobbs is also wanted for questioning in the matter. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The shooting happened around 8 p.m. on Friday, March 3, in the parking lot of Schnucks at Highway 94 and Jungermann Road.According to Sgt. Melissa Doss, a spokeswo...

Albert Pujols makes surprise spring visit, at peace with post-baseball life

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:39:24 GMT

JUPITER, Fla. - Many of the well-known St. Louis Cardinals players are away from the team for the World Baseball Classic, marking quite an opportunity for a surprise visit from a franchise legend. Albert Pujols, nearly half a year removed from his historic retirement tour, paid a visit to the Cardinals' spring training home Roger Dean Stadium on Thursday. Only a small handful of people, Cardinals teammates, staff and beyond, knew he would stop by his longtime spring home. He texted manager Oli Marmol and a few others for permission to come and make the most of his trip to Florida. "I wanted to stop by and say hi to the guys," said Pujols. "I was here visiting my grandma in Port St. Lucie for a couple of days. I'm on my way to Miami right now for some business." RELATED - Cardinals react to pitch clock, other changes ahead of 2023 season Pujols has been quite busy since his final days in baseball. He participated in a celebrity basketball game, switched agents and listed multiple ...

Biden lay out his budget plan, challenges GOP to follow suit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:39:24 GMT

By JOSH BOAK (Associated Press)PHILADELPHIA (AP) — As political gridlock puts the government at risk of defaulting, President Joe Biden on Thursday made an opening bid with a budget plan that would cut deficits by $2.9 trillion over the next decade — a proposal that Republicans already intend to reject.It’s part of a broader attempt by the president to call out House Republicans who are demanding severe cuts to spending in return for lifting the government’s legal borrowing limit. But the GOP has no counteroffer so far, other than a flat “no” to a Biden blueprint with tax increases on the wealthy that could form the policy backbone of Biden’s yet-to-be-declared campaign for reelection in 2024.Striding around a stage at a union training center in Philadelphia, Biden seemed to be in full campaign mode as he spoke about his plan for the government’s finances and how his values contrasted with Republican priorities.“I just laid out t...

Ikon Pass prices for next ski season go up again, on sale next week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:39:24 GMT

Two days after rival Vail Resorts began selling Epic Passes for the 2023-24 ski season, Alterra Mountain Co. announced early bird prices for next season’s Ikon Passes which go on sale next Thursday.The cost of an Ikon Pass will be $1,159, which is $250 more than the equivalent Epic Pass. The cost of an Ikon Base Pass will be $829, which is $153 more than the Epic Local Pass. Renewing pass holders will pay $1,059 for the Ikon Pass and $779 for the Ikon Base Pass.For the second year in a row, the cost of an Ikon Pass will increase by $80. The Ikon Base Pass will cost $60 more. The Epic Pass increased $68, while the Epic Local Pass went up $50.The price of Ikon’s four-day “Session Pass” for next season will be $439, a $20 increase. Epic is selling four-day passes good at all of their resorts for $375.Resorts in Colorado where the Ikon Pass is honored include Winter Park, Steamboat, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, Eldora and the four Aspen areas. The Epic Pass i...

Jared Bednar makes important distinction about Gabriel Landeskog’s knee injury, recovery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:39:24 GMT

Nobody quite knows when Gabriel Landeskog will be back from his knee injury, not even Avalanche coaches and executives.But coach Jared Bednar made an important distinction this week about the nature of the captain’s recovery: The arthroscopic knee surgery Landeskog underwent in October 2022 was unrelated to the knee issue that led to surgery in March 2022.The first one was more of a clean-up procedure, not caused by a specific injury that was going to imminently prevent Landeskog from playing. “It was bothering him, so he got it fixed,” Bednar said. “Good timing to get it fixed. He didn’t want it bothering him through playoffs.”It took about one month for Landeskog to return to the ice after that surgery. He was able to play in Colorado’s playoff run to the Stanley Cup. The hope remains that he can still get on the ice this season, but as Landeskog’s timeline continues to stretch out, there is increasing concern about long-term ramific...

Original Sea Dragon, a famed attraction at Santa Monica Pier, enters retirement

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:39:24 GMT

It’s the end of an era as the original Sea Dragon ride, a staple at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier for nearly 30 years, retires.The original ride was airlifted out of the park Thursday morning to make way for an upgraded Sea Dragon car.“The Sea Dragon is an iconic piece of the amusement park ride experience for everyone, including the film and music industries and numerous celebrities,” Nathan Smithson, the marketing and business development director at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, said in a statement.The Sea Dragon ride debuted at Pacific Park on May 26, 1996. Since its debut, the ride has been enjoyed by millions and served as the backdrop for many Hollywood movies, such as “Iron Man” and “Her," according to the Pacific Park website. The ride has also shared the spotlight with artists, including Regional Mexican music artists La Sèptima Banda.The ride was also the of the book "Stella Rose and the Sea Dragon,” which was written by Stella and James Harris and illust...