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Gov. Pritzker announces 2023 tourism grants

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:25 GMT

CHICAGO — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has announced a new round of grants designed to enhance tourism across the state.The state's Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DECO) has awarded tens-of-millions of dollars in tourism grants in recent years. ‘Stunning’: James Webb telescope provides new view of Uranus Pritzker revealed the list of recipients from the Chicago Cultural Center at a Friday event.This story will be updated, check back later for additional details.

SWAT called to scene in southeast Austin; Part of Nuckols Crossing closed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department's SWAT team was called to a scene in southeast Austin Friday morning. APD tweeted at 10:05 a.m. that officers are on the scene of the call in the 4600 block of Nuckols Crossing Road. Nuckols Crossing is shut down in both directions between Maufrais Lane and Viewpoint Drive. Avoid the area. Police said a media briefing is planned for 11 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

'Puppies in Bloom': Free dog adoptions during Easter weekend at Williamson County shelter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:25 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 7, 2023.WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Need a puppy? The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter has you covered. The shelter is offering free dog adoptions April 7 and 8 because it has had a "more than normal amount" of puppies brought into the shelter in the last few days, WCRAS said in a release. Interested adopters can preview all adoptable dogs online before heading to the shelter. The shelter has a program called the Best Match System that can help pair dogs to the best home and lifestyle for them. Adoptions are free and include spay/neuter surgery, all age-appropriate vaccinations, a microchip the shelter registers with owners' contact information and a voucher for a free wellness exam at a participating veterinary clinic. Front Porch, Tumbleweed, Knock Knock: How Austin Pets Alive! names its pups The free adoption special is happening Friday and Saturday April 7 and 8 only. Those not read...

Report: Tesla's Giga Texas factory has swollen to more than 12K employees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:25 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (Austin Business Journal) -- Tesla Inc. said its Giga Texas factory had grown to 12,277 employees by the end of 2022, according to an annual report shared with Travis County’s Economic Development Program as a part of its 2020 incentives package. That's up from a bit more than 10,000 employees reported to the ABJ last fall by sources familiar with the matter.About a month ago, Dell Technologies Inc. — which has handily held the title as largest local tech employer for decades — reported it had 13,000 employees in the Austin area. Elon Musk's crew took about one year to reach the size of Michael Dell's team, which was founded in 1984.Tesla's report notes that 55% of its Austin area employees are Travis County residents and that the average wage was at $39.72 per hour. It's average annual compensation is at least $47,147 for all full-time employees, the report said.Read more from Austin Business Journal online.

Troy police investigating shots fired call

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:25 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired that happened on 3rd Street in the area of Monroe Street. Police said evidence was found on scene. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! No victims or suspects have been located. "We have no information to suggest that any victim(s) were struck by gunfire," said Assistant Chief of Police Steven Barker.Evidence technicians are on scene identifying, collecting and processing evidence. Police said detectives will be interviewing any potential witnesses and seeing if there is any video surveillance in the area. Stick with NEWS10 for updates.

Saratoga Lake restaurant temporarily closes over roof concerns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:25 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Panza's on the Lake, an Italian restaurant located on Saratoga Lake, has temporarily closed due to roof issues. Owner Richard Karwan made the announcement in a Facebook post on April 6. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "We regret to inform you that after a recent code enforcement inspection, we have been forced to temporarily close our building due to concerns with our roof," said Karwan. "Unfortunately, due to the age of the building and high repair costs, addressing these issues without a full building restoration does not make sense for the business."Karwan said the restaurant is exploring construction solutions to fix the issues. He hopes Panza's will be able to reopen as soon as possible. Shafer’s Homestead & Mercantile opening in Cobleskill "We understand that this closure may cause inconvenience to our customers and employees, but we hope you will appreciate our commitment to ...

Baby Animal Days returns to Indian Ladder Farms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:25 GMT

ALTAMONT, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It’s a baby animal frenzy at Indian Ladder Farms for Baby Animal Days, the big event kicking off April 7, 2023. “One of the things that we love is just the baby animals themselves because it gives us a great excuse to spend time with them, take care of them and they’re just so lively and happy and interested in everything and loving life," Laura Ten Eyck, Farm Manager, said. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The annual festival features a goat playground for kids to play with kids, a chicken café and Easter egg hunt. Another highlight of Baby Animal Days: the baby naming contest.“We have a contest for all the families to fill out an entry form to suggest names for the calves and the pigs, goats and lambs," Ten Eyck said. "Last year was the first year we did it and it’s very popular. It’s natural that kids want to give the animals names.” National plan to crack down on false school threats Ten Eyc...

St. Louis City, County lift COVID-19 emergency declarations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - More than three years after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, St. Louis City and St. Louis County are lifting COVID-19 state of emergency declarations. Emergency declarations have been lifted as of 9 a.m. Friday. According to a joint news release, the dropped declarations come after guidance from the St. Louis County Department of Public Health, the St. Louis Department of Health and the region’s hospital systems. Top Story: Fenton clerk recounts terrifying gunpoint robbery and assault In St. Louis City and County, the daily number of COVID-19 cases has dropped dramatically. Officials say hospitals are no longer feeling the stress of COVID cases and are better equipped to treat the virus than previously in the pandemic. Health officials say a COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots still remain the best form of protection against the virus.

St. Louis praised among 'most beautiful and affordable' US cities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Some may admire the Gateway to the West for its scenery. Others may admire it for its cost-of-living. Then there's a select few who might claim it has the best of both worlds. Travel + Leisure magazine recently released a list of the "10 Most Beautiful and Affordable Places to Live in the U.S.," praising St. Louis as the sixth-best destination. To rank cities, Travel + Leisure used information from the U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 to 2023 rankings for cities deemed the "most affordable place to live in the U.S." and "best places to live in the U.S." Trending: Cardinals selling $9 tickets in one-day flash sale Friday The goal of the report was to find cities that have an inexpensive cost-of-living standard, but also a strong quality of life based on its opportunities. Travel + Leisure offers this review of St. Louis:"This mid-sized Midwestern city stretches along the banks of the Mississippi River and is famous for its landmark Gateway Arch National Pa...

Denver seeking artists to decorate jail — including artists who’ve been incarcerated themselves

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:25 GMT

Denver is looking for artists to decorate a jail visitation room for its latest public-art commission, but the unique project demands more than the usual gallery painter or sculptor.The city’s selection panel wants artists who are “comfortable working with Denver County Jail staff and incarcerated residents,” according to the request for qualification, “especially artists who have worked or taught inside jails or prisons in the past or were formerly incarcerated themselves.”But the artwork is just part of a bigger effort by city officials to create a more pleasant, humane environment at the Northwest Denver facility. The jail is the only one in Colorado, and one of only a few in the U.S., moving back to face-to-face visits after 18 years of on-site video conferencing.“When you have only a digital connection through video visitation, it’s not the same as being able to hold your child or hug your loved one,” said Denver Sheriff Elias Dig...