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Austin police warn of increase in 'Kia Challenge' auto thefts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police shared a warning Monday afternoon for people who drive either Kia or Hyundai vehicles. Detectives said they're investigating a growing number of thefts targeting those cars throughout the community. Two officers from the Austin Police Department's auto theft interdiction team said this is likely part of the "Kia Challenge" making the rounds on social media. They described this scheme as thieves exploiting a "design vulnerability" in Kia and Hyundai vehicles, which makes it easier for them to steal. Police said thieves are ripping apart the steering column, exposing the wiring and then somehow using a USB to eventually start the vehicles and drive away. Officers shared the following ways for people to better protect their property: Buy a locking bar and place it on your steering wheel. Conceal a tracking device in the vehicle, like an Apple AirTag. Install working alarm system. KXAN's Nabil Remadna is following this story, so tune in later this evening for more...

Lynx rookie Diamond Miller is eager to learn from any early struggles, which is what the team loves about her

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

Statistically, Diamond Miller’s WNBA regular-season debut Friday in Minnesota’s loss to Chicago wasn’t immaculate. The rookie wing finished with nine points on 3-for-9 shooting and seven rebounds in 22 minutes.Minnesota was outscored by 10 points with the No. 2 overall pick in this spring’s draft on the floor.“It wasn’t what I wanted, obviously,” Miller told reporters Monday.But that’s simply the story the raw numbers tell. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve views things through a different scope. And she recounted the number of things Miller did do successfully in her professional debut. Reeve said Miller played with pace, played hard and made some heady decisions in transition.“I probably didn’t play her enough, to be honest with you,” Reeve told reporters. “But I thought her debut was a good one.”In fact, Reeve said that unless something like foul trouble prevents her from doing so, she will play Miller more in the Lynx’s second game of the season, which comes Tuesday against Atlanta at Tar...

Hochul calls to speed up work authorization for migrants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- Governor Kathy Hochul is continuing her calls for the federal government to speed up the process for asylum seekers to work legally here in the United States. Republicans however have some concerns. "We need all levels of government to respond to this. We truly, truly do," said Governor Hochul. She has once again called on the federal government to send more money, open shelter locations on federal property, and to speed up the work authorization process for asylum seekers here in New York State"There are over 5,000 farm jobs. 5,000 farm jobs as we speak. The cows don’t wait to be milked, the plants don’t wait to be maintained and harvested in a few months— the crops. We have more than 5,000 food service jobs right now."She said in addition, there are 4,000 openings for janitors, cleaners, and housekeepers. Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt is apprehensive."I’m concerned that by speeding up that work authorization, you can’t tell me that we are not losing somet...

CREATE celebrates 40th annual Youth Arts Exhibit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- CREATE Council on the Arts has announced they will be hosting their 40th annual youth exhibition. This year's presentation "Outside The Lines" will feature artwork by pre-K through grade 12 students from public and homeschools throughout Greene, Columbia and Schoharie County. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This collection will showcase a year of study by the area youth, who learned and developed life skills including problem solving, concentration, understanding and working with different materials, aesthetic appreciation, and translating ideas into art. The annual exhibit is made possible by the participation of numerous teachers, administrators, students and their families.CREATE will celebrate the occasion with a special preview of the show on June 2 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at CREATE Gallery, located at 398 Main Street in Catskill, coinciding with Catskill’s First Fridays. An opening reception...

New bill could close loopholes in vehicle breathalyzer law

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- As prom and graduation seasons are underway, many local police departments are adding patrols to prevent impaired and reckless driving. At the Capitol advocates and lawmakers are pushing for a bill that would expand the use of ignition interlock systems, which supporters say would prevent impaired driving. Which states have the drunkest drivers? "Innocent lives are being taken and if they’re not innocent lives being taken they are having the most horrible life altering injuries that you can never possibly get over," said Erica Linn, who's parents were killed at the hands of a drunk driver in 2016. It was the drivers first DWI offense, but lawmakers say 70% will drive drunk again. "So we have to stop the carnage in our streets which is why it is so urgent," said Linn. The bill would require first time offenders, convicted of a DWI or a DWAI to have breathalyzers installed in their vehicle. Advocates say as of right now, judges can order offenders to either g...

New tool to fight invasive species in Schroon Lake

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Memorial Day weekend is a popular time for taking the boat out onto the water. When it comes to safety, Warren County officials want people to think not only of protecting other boaters, but also the lake itself. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! If you take off from a boat launch at Schroon Lake between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., you’re likely to encounter a lake steward, who inspects your vessel for invasive species such as watermilfoil and curly leaf pondweed. If the steward spots any hitchhiking critters, they’ll pull them off. There are also stewarded wash stations available throughout the Adirondack Region that use a hot water pressure washer to decontaminate the surfaces. Volunteer lake associations, along with the Department of Environmental Conservation and Warren County Planning and Development, want to double down on their fight against invasive species this summer. A new ...

NYSP: Whitehall man arrested for felony drug possession

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

KINGSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, New York State Police of Greenwich arrested a Whitehall man for felony drug possession in Kingsbury. Police stopped the suspect, Jesse J. Tracy, 39, on Pleasant View Drive for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Investigations revealed that Tracy had felony-weight narcotics and another controlled substance. Tracy was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, and a Public Health Law violation. Tracy was turned over to the Washington County Correctional Facility to await arraignment,

Queensbury woman arrested following burglary investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Queensbury woman has been arrested following a burglary investigation, according to State Police. Roxanne Gordon, 34, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At 7:55 p.m. on May 21, State Troopers responded to a home in Queensbury for a report of a burglary in progress. The investigation determined that Gordon was seen attempting to force entry into a residence using a burglar's tool, which caused damage to the house. A nearby good Samaritan tried to intervene, which prompted Gordon to allegedly attempt to strike the person with the tool. Gordon was then located in the area by law enforcement and was arrested on the following charges:ChargesSecond-degree attempted burglaryThird-degree criminal possession of a weaponSecond-degree menacingPossession of a burglar’s tools Ballston Spa man killed in crash involving Mechanicville school bus Gordon was transported to SP Queensb...

Vote for Missouri's Google Doodle winner

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Doodle for Google is an annual art contest open to students in grades K through 12. They are invited to create their own Google doodle for the chance to have it featured on Google.com.Out of the many applicants this year, Ryen Day, a 5th grader from MICDS has been named the Missouri state winner of the competition. It is a huge honor, but the challenge isn't over. She now faces competition from different state winners across the nation.You can vote for Ryen now through May 25th. The national winner will be announced in June. To cast your vote go to Doodles.Google.com/D4G/Vote

Niall Horan coming to St. Louis for upcoming 2024 tour

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Niall Horan is coming to Maryland Heights for his upcoming "The Show" tour. The show will be held at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on July 12, 2024.Horan is going to perform his single "The Show," which will be out on June 9, 2023, and other songs from his solo albums.Horan, who is from Mullingar, Ireland, was a member of One Direction. His album debut, Flicker, was number one on the Billboard 200 in October 2017. It also went platinum in five countries and gold in seven.Presale tickets start on Tuesday, May 30. You can find more details here. General admission tickets will be on sale Friday, June 2, at 10 a.m. To purchase the tickets, click here.