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Hays County applies for grant to check 460+ neighborhoods for wildfire risk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:32 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) --- Hays County is taking steps toward assessing every neighborhood in the county for wildfire risk.The Hays County Commissioners Court recently approved applying for the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Wildfire Defense Grant program for funds to complete 469 subdivision-level wildfire risk assessments.The county said the risk assessments must be done in order for the county to update and receive state approval on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). This comes following a busy wildfire season in Hays County. Hundreds of acres burned and one home was destroyed in a series of fires over the summer. RELATED COVERAGE: Estimated 400-acre Oak Grove wildfire fully contained; 1 home destroyed "This plan will actually be instrumental in creating a much better mitigation efforts for the county," said Hays County Director of Emergency Services Mike Jones.469 neighborhoods to be assessedJones said there is currently no state-approved CW...

What could separate Texas in Big 12 football race

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Big 12 was viewed by many as top-heavy and a tier below some of the other power-five conferences early in the season. Now in November, the depth of the conference looks pretty impressive.Texas is 4-1 in conference which is good for first. Well. First, along with four other teams. Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Iowa State and Kansas State are all 4-1 as well.With a month to go in the season, Longhorns senior offensive lineman Christian Jones calls it, 'Championship November.' It begins this week with seventh-ranked Texas hosting No. 23 Kansas State at 11:00 a.m.We asked Jones and three of his teammates what could separate Texas from the pack during their final four games. Their answers are below.Christian Jones (Senior OL)"I think it's our versatility in finding a way to win. Not just being one dimensional. Having special teams, offense and defense all playing complimentary. Playing hard, playing physical and knowing that our best is good enough to go against everyone ...

Wild get key pieces Matt Boldy and Jared Spurgeon back for practice

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:32 GMT

Jared Spurgeon and Matt Boldy returned to practice for the Wild, big news for a team that finished a 0-2-1 road trip with a 4-2 loss Sunday in New Jersey.Boldy, a top-six wing and the team’s second-leading goal-scorer last season with 32 last season, suffered an upper body injury in the team’s second game, Oct. 14 at Toronto, is eligible to play in Wednesday’s rematch with the Devils at Xcel Energy Center.Spurgeon, a veteran top-pair defenseman and the team’s captain, hasn’t played this season because of an upper body injury suffered when he was checked into the boards in an Oct. 4 preseason game at Chicago. He’s on long-term injured reserve and eligible to return for next Tuesday’s game against the Islanders on Long Island.Absent from practice was third-line wing Freddy Gaudreau, who didn’t travel with the team last week because of an upper body injury suffered when he was blindsided by Ryan Reaves in Toronto. Gaudreau tried to play through it before being sidelined.Pat Maroo...

Missing U of M student found dead in the Mississippi River

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:32 GMT

A missing University of Minnesota student was found dead in the Mississippi River, according to a social media post from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.The University of Minnesota police department canceled the alert for 19-year-old Sumith Maddi after the Hennepin County Medical Examiner identified his body.The college student was last seen leaving the 17th Avenue Residence Hall on Oct. 21 around 2:40 a.m.The Hennepin County Water Patrol found his body Friday in the Mississippi River.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Inmates escapes county jail in southwestern Minnesota, sheriff says Crime & Public Safety | St. Paul man sentenced for arson fire at apartment of woman with protection order against him Crime & Public Safety | Two school buses involved in Afton collision; no serious injuries reported Crime & Public Safety | South St. Paul man sentenced for part in deadly St. Paul funeral home...

New Brighton man ID’d as victim of fatal Minneapolis shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:32 GMT

A 21-year-old fatally shot in Minneapolis was from New Brighton, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said Wednesday.Minneapolis police responded about 10:30 p.m. Monday to reports of a vehicle idling for several hours on a residential block on North Humboldt Avenue between 41st and 42nd avenues. Officers found Jaden Malik Anand Hollman dead in the driver’s seat.Hollman, who had a gunshot wound to the head, was pronounced dead at the scene.No one was under arrest as of Wednesday and police said the investigation is ongoing. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Inmates escapes county jail in southwestern Minnesota, sheriff says Crime & Public Safety | St. Paul man sentenced for arson fire at apartment of woman with protection order against him Crime & Public Safety | South St. Paul man sentenced for part in deadly St. Paul funeral home gunfight Crime & Public Safety | Murder charge: Lit...

Halloween fun in the Mobile Storm Tracker

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:32 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Mobile Storm Tracker was out in full force on Halloween. Meteorologist Kevin Appleby met a lot of costumed candy seekers! Check out the videos below.

'Properly Lit' Saratoga holiday lighting competition

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:32 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saratoga residents, it's time to unleash your inner Clark Griswold. Residents can register from Wednesday until Friday, December 1 for the "Properly Lit" house lighting competition to benefit Shelters of Saratoga. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Homeowners can enter the competition online for a $100 donation to Shelters of Saratoga. Participants will decorate their homes for the chance to win one of the top three prizes donated by local businesses (Friends Lake Inn, Hudson’s Private Chef Services, and Circle B Ranch in Chestertown).First place, from Friends Lake Inn, wins a one-night stay in a spacious "tree room" with a king-sized bed and other amenities with a complimentary three-course meal. The prize is valued at $700. BCDA: Pittsfield man tried enticing teen through Facebook Each home entry will be professionally photographed and posted on the Properly Lit Facebook and Instagram pages ...

Where to get Thanksgiving dinner in the Capital Region

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Thanksgiving Day is coming up on Thursday, November 24. While many people like to cook their Thanksgiving meals themselves, others prefer to get their meals catered or to dine-in at restaurants. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! For those who may not be able to afford Thanksgiving dinner this year, there are some options through Equinox, the Albany County Sheriff's Office, or you can check with your city or town. Here's some options on where you can buy Thanksgiving dinner in the Capital Region.Cardona's Market, Albany, Latham, Saratoga SpringsCardona's Market is offering a traditional Thanksgiving meal to-go for four to six people or 10 to 12 people at all three of its locations. You must pre-order by November 17 by 2 p.m. and pick-up on Wednesday the day before Thanksgiving. You can order by emailing [email protected] Restaurant, AlbanyThe Barnsider Restaurants is offering both dine-...

Thanksgiving flavors at Adirondack Welcome Center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:32 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Adirondacks Welcome Center by Northway Exit 18 is more than just a rest stop. The spot is often used to offer seasonal flavors and local ingredients - and November is certainly no exception. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This month, the Adirondacks Welcome Center is adding new items to its vending machine marketplace, which hosts a range of New York-local flavors. New things to taste and try have been added for Veterans Day as well as Thanksgiving, including:Saratoga Cracker Company - Saratoga SpringsGarlic and parmesan crackersAgainst All Odds crackersBarkeater Chocolates - North CreekPumpkin pie barkPeppermint barkNettle Meadow Farm - Lake LuzerneGoat cheeseOscars Smokehouse - WarrensburgMore Than MustardCheese SpreadGrandma Apple's Cheesecakes - Porter CornersTraditional cheesecakePumpkin cheesecakeApple cheesecakeSilda's Jam - MellenvilleGingerbread peach jamRed-and-blue jamSaratoga Maple -...

Ballwin woman missing since Tuesday found

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:32 GMT

BALLWIN, Mo. - The St. Louis County Police Department has canceled an endangered silver advisory for a Ballwin woman who disappeared Tuesday morning.The advisory states the woman left her residence in the 1200 block of Orchard Village Lane on foot around 7 a.m. St. Louis police investigate 6 sudden deaths She's since been located safely.