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Austin airport expects record-breaking number of summer travelers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The scene at Austin-Bergstrom International airport on the first day of Memorial Day weekend could have been described as controlled chaos, with long lines at security checkpoints stretching outside of the terminal. The most shocking scene for many travelers Friday morning was how long the line was for TSA Pre-Check. Many travelers who have the green pre-check mark on their boarding pass, like Kirsten Chapton and her family, are accustomed to getting through security in a fast pace. Passenger growth at Austin’s airport is hitting forecasts five years ahead of schedule But the pre-check line was wrapping around outside the terminal. "Never seen it like this," Chapton said as she and her family waited to catch their flight for a wedding. It is days like this, the kickoff for summer travel, that are the reason behind why AUS is recommending travelers show up at least 2.5 hours early for domestic flights, and three hours early for international flights. Expect a reco...

Wildfire seasons are expanding for much of the country

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The length of a given wildfire season is increasing for much of the country. The largest increase is occurring in the west, especially in the southwest during its increasingly hotter summers. Weather conditions with low humidity, extreme heat, and strong winds are all conducive for the spread of fire. A single day with all of these ingredients combined is considered a 'Fire Weather Day.' Our partners over at Climate Central looked at climate data at weather sites across much of the nation over the course of 50 years. What they found is that overall, 'Fire Weather Days' are increasing across the majority of the nation with an increase of +2 days for us here in Austin. Protecting your home from wildfires However, that number drastically jumps upwards the further south or west you head in the state. South Texas is seeing a jump in up to a 13-day increase over the course of 50 years while portions of West Texas has seen an alarming jump of 58 more 'Fire Weather Days.' ...

Large police presence at Albany hotel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — There was a large police presence Friday morning at the Extended Stay Hotel on Washington Avenue. A spokesperson for Albany Police told NEWS10 they were helping the U.S. Marshals capture a wanted man. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The spokesperson believes the suspect was wanted for something outside the Albany area. It is unclear how long police will be in the area near the hotel. This is a breaking news story. Stick with NEWS10 both on-air and online as we work to learn more.

NYSP: Drunk wrong-way driver stopped on Northway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:58 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Early Sunday morning, Troopers in Wilton responded to the report of a wrong-way driver on the Northway in Saratoga Springs. They spotted a car in Wilton matching the description, driving northbound in the southbound lanes. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Troopers were able to stop the car before anyone got hurt. According to police reports, Kathryn G. Stuthmann, 24, of Hudson Falls was behind the wheel. She was arrested at the scene and taken back to the state police barracks in Wilton for processing. Stuthmann blew a 0.18% Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) at the barracks, police said. She was charged with driving while intoxicated and ticketed for her alleged wrong-way driving. Teen struck by car on Washington Avenue in Albany Stuthmann was released on an appearance ticket. She is due back in Wilton Town Court on June 13.

$400,000 in watches stolen in St. Louis jewelry heist

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A Tulsa businessman tells FOX 2 that he’s the victim of a St. Louis high-dollar jewelry heist.Detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed more than $400,000 worth of watches were stolen from the man’s hotel room at the Embassy Suites near America’s Center in downtown St. Louis.“I’m going to be honest with you. I believe this was planned,” Rion Woodiest said. “I really believe this was some kind of jewelry heist.”Woodiest grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois, until his family relocated to Tulsa when he was in high school. After serving seven years in the Army, he went into business four years ago. Ideal Memorial Weekend: Perfect Weather Ahead He sells high-end jewelry, including gold, platinum, and diamond watches.The five stolen watches were Cartier, Rolex, and Audemar Piquet models.The Embassy Suites hotel was like a second home, he said.Woodiest has stayed there more than 600 nights in recent years as he travels for his three businesses: jew...

Yacht remains stuck in the Mississippi River near St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS – As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the U.S. Coast Guard has some safety tips and reminders for anyone planning to head out on the water."The river's always changing. There's constant shoaling," said Lt. John Hancock, U.S. Coast Guard.One hidden danger in the Mississippi River – chevrons. Earlier this week, a yacht from Florida struck a chevron south of the McKinley Bridge and began to take on water. Two men were rescued. As of Thursday afternoon, the boat remains lodged on that chevron.Chevrons are U-shaped rock structures that are built parallel to the flow of the river.Memorial Day weekend is a big weekend for boaters, not only on the river but also on the lakes. The Coast Guard said those can be dangerous waters if you're not prepared. Mother of 10 among three killed in St. Louis County car crash "Anytime you're transiting the river, the bottom of the river is constantly changing," Lt. Colby LaDuque, U.S. Coast Guard Chief Enforcement Officer, said. "And so, it's h...

St. Louis welcomes esports competitors at Ballpark Village

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Hundreds of esports competitors are expected to descend on Ballpark Village downtown this weekend for a major esports tournament. Many of the players are high school and middle school students. This is where the competition is being held today, tomorrow, and Sunday. This is the third year that Fair St. Louis is sponsoring the event.

Denver weather: Afternoon thunderstorms likely to bring rain, lightning, possible hail through Memorial Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:58 GMT

Thunderstorms forming in Colorado’s mountains will roll down into Front Range cities and across Interstate 25 Friday afternoon and evening, bringing rain, lightning, wind and possible large hail, according to the National Weather Service.A pattern of afternoon storms, potentially severe, will persist through the weekend and Memorial Day, weather service forecasters said.Sunny blue skies and warm weather is expected in the mornings.The high temperature in metro Denver Friday will be 78 degrees, forecasters said. On Saturday, the high temperature is forecast at 81 degrees, decreasing to a high of 79 degrees Sunday, then increasing to 81 degrees on Monday. Night low temperatures are expected to stay above 50 degrees.Starting around 1 p.m. Friday, scattered thunderstorms likely will spread eastward — passing over the I-25 corridor and the high plains — with wind gusts at speeds up to 22 miles per hour. Forecasters said lightning strikes could be frequent. The weather s...

Puttshack mini-golf opens with cool vibes, nostalgia and hole-in-one empanadas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:58 GMT

Remember going to the ocean for summer vacation and after you got burned sufficiently at the beach you’d go play mini golf at that crappy little beat-up course with fake pirates shouting “AVAST, me hearties” through tinny speakers and little waterfalls that would sweep your ball away?This ain’t that.Puttshack — a tech-infused, mini-golf facility with a bar and restaurant — opens at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 26, in the RiNo neighborhood. It’s got four separate, nine-hole courses, two of which are ADA-compliant. The national chain — with six other locations around the country, including Austin and Boston — was started by the guys behind Top Golf (and look what a boondoggle that turned out to be).The Chorizo and Cheese Empanadas at Puttshack: puff pastry, spicy chorizo, bell peppers, roasted corn,black beans, Chihuahua cheese and fresh chimichurri. (Regan Baroni, provided by Puttshack)The balls have a “mini iPad” inside of t...

Denver-based education tech firm Guild eliminates 172 jobs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:58 GMT

After years of rapid growth, Guild, a Denver-based technology company focused on employee education, let go of 12% of its workforce on Wednesday.“I’m writing with a heavy heart today to share that we’ve made the difficult decision to eliminate 172 roles at Guild, as a part of a broader organization of the company around our 3-year strategy and 10-year goals,” CEO and co-founder Rachel Romer wrote employees on Wednesday.The company counts 1,400 workers overall, including 730 in Colorado, and has a high-profile list of the country’s top corporations as clients, including Walmart, which turned to it in 2018 to create a program that provided the retail giant’s 1.4 million employees a way to earn a college degree while still employed.Guild’s platform allows companies to provide their employees with learning programs, career coaches and information on career pathways.Related ArticlesBusiness | Lawsuit: Colorado Amazon drivers allege peeing in bottl...