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Austin Public Libraries closed Friday; Cooling Centers impacted

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin-Travis County EMS said Thursday all Austin Public Libraries would be closed on Friday, impacting cooling center locations across the city. ATCEMS said the libraries will be closed for staff training. Because of the closure, only one of the libraries will be available as a Cooling Center. The Terrazas Branch Library will be available as a cooling center from 12 to 8 p.m. on Friday, ATCEMS said. According ATCEMS, the libraries will reopen on Saturday.Here is a link to a map of the cooling centers that will be open on Friday.

ACSO: Rochester man accused of stealing rental car from Albany International Airport

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Rochester man was arrested on Thursday and is accused of stealing a rental car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car at the Albany International Airport. Antoine Witcher, 28, is charged with third-degree grand larceny. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, deputies from the Albany County Sheriff's Office responded to the rental car garage at Albany International for a report of a rental car in the process of being stolen. Deputies say Enterprise representatives claimed a Blue 2022 GMC Terrain was stolen from their rental inventory.With the help of OnStar, deputies were able to track the car after further investigation. Deputies say while talking to OnStar, they received "live information" and relayed it to the New York State Police working on the New York State Thruway. Car flips, one hospitalized in Shaftsbury crash Law enforcement says the car was located and stopped safely. The driver, identified a...

Illinois State Fair continues today after Thursday rain shut down rides

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:58 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill - Hundreds showed up for the opening day of the Illinois State Fair on Thursday, but some were surprised to find that a lot of the rides were closed. The Illinois Department of Labor shared that due to the heavy rain on Wednesday, they weren't able to finish inspecting the rides.'Losing that whole day, the day before the fair, meant that a huge number of inspections couldn't happen, and we had to push a lot to today," explained. "So we're getting them all done today, making sure that every single ride, even if it's been permitted earlier in the year, gets a fresh inspection right before the fair. We wanted to just in an abundance have caution and make sure that we operate as safely as possible." St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases The fair continues Friday with Agriculture Day, where Illinois' farmers are highlighted for their work. Saturday is 'Kids Day,' so children 12 and under can get in free.Sunday is also 'Veteran'...

Mid-America Carpenters Union's Apprenticeship Program holding first graduation in 20 years today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Mid-America Carpenters Union's Apprenticeship Program is holding its first graduation in over 20 years Friday.They completed four years of classroom work and on-the-job instruction. Program leaders say there are half a million unfilled trade jobs in the U.S. due to many schools not discussing apprenticeships and encouraging students to go to college for other career options. St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases They say union carpenters are the highest-paid workers in the construction industry and can receive their 4-year training free of charge.This year's graduates will receive their certificates at Union Station at 6:00 p.m.

'Tunnel to Towers Holes Fore Heroes' Golf Classic tees off today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:58 GMT

WATERLOO, Ill. - The 4th annual 'Tunnel to Towers Holes Fore Heroes' Golf Classic tees off Friday in Waterloo, Illinois.The event supports the 'Tunnel to Towers Foundation' and its mission to provide mortgage free smart homes to injured veterans and first responders. They also provide homes to gold star and fallen first responder families. St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases During the classic, the 'Hero to Hero' Award will be given to honor someone local in the community who has made the ultimate sacrifice, either serving the country or the community. The golf classic starts Friday at 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Annbriar Golf Course.

2023 'Grub and Groove' event taking place Saturday, Aug. 12 in Francis Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS - You can chow down while listening to music Saturday.The 2023 'Grub and Groove' is taking place in Francis Park in south St. Louis. The free, family-friendly festival hosts regional musicians and food options. Two bolt from Missouri traffic stop with ‘We-High’ license plate, later arrested All proceeds from the event will go to developing south St. Louis. The Grub and Groove event is Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.FOX 2 reporters will speak with organizers about the event later Friday morning.

'Blues at The Arch' Festival begins tonight

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS - You can listen to the sounds of the blues at the Gateway Arch this weekend. The 'Blues at The Arch' Festival starts Friday night.The end-of-summer celebration pays tribute to St. Louis' history of blues music and showcases national and local artists. Sugaray Rayford, winner of the 2023 International Blues Foundation's "'Best Blues Soul Album' award, will perform Friday and Saturday. Two bolt from Missouri traffic stop with ‘We-High’ license plate, later arrested There's also a kids corner with yard games, sports, line dancing, and a petting zoo. There will also be a fireworks show Saturday.Friday night's festivities begin at 5:15 p.m. at the Whitaker Foundation stage.

3rd annual 'Touch-A-Truck' event today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County Parks and Recreation's 3rd annual 'Touch-A-Truck' event is Friday.It'll be at the Veteran's Memorial Amphitheatre parking lot in Jefferson Barracks Park from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Two bolt from Missouri traffic stop with ‘We-High’ license plate, later arrested Kids can explore, climb, and touch all types of trucks, including fire trucks, bulldozers, and more.

St. Louis emergency crews battling two overnight vacant house fires

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis firefighters were busy overnight battling two vacant house fires.The first happened at Natural Bridge Road and Pine Avenue around midnight in north St. Louis County. There was no report of any injuries. St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases Then, around 1:00 a.m., fire crews responded to a house fire on Enright Avenue in the Central West End. That house was also vacant, and no injuries were reported.FOX 2 will update these stories with more information as it becomes available.

Quirky cat festival replaces Frozen Dead Guy Days in Nederland

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:58 GMT

Nederland is known as one of Colorado’s quirkiest towns, in no small part because of Frozen Dead Guy Days, a festival that began in 2002 to celebrate “Grandpa Bredo,” a cryogenically frozen Norwegian man whose body rests nearby. But when the festival moved to Estes Park this year amid a dispute between its organizers and the town government, some locals decided to create a new event to continue the eccentricities that make Nederland feel like home to them.The Bizarre Cat Bazaar, organized by resident Deb D’Andrea, will hit downtown Nederland Saturday, Aug. 12. It’s a thoroughly cat-themed celebration to honor the town’s first and only feline mayor, Fred, a popular stray who won an election on write-ins in the late 1970s as a response to frustration with the local government. Fred is buried in front of Town Hall, his resting place denoted by a plaque that reads “Fred the Cat, Legend of First Street, 1972-1989.”“It’s all in the name of good fun,” D’Andrea said. “Thin...