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AFD finds body while responding to west Austin grass fire

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:12:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A body was found in west Austin in an area where a grass fire burned Friday morning.The Austin Fire Department said firefighters found the body while responding to a grass fire in the 3600 block of Mesa Drive, which is in the Northwest Hills area. -->AFD responded to the scene shortly after 5 a.m.Arson investigators are at the scene. They have not determined if the body of the person found is connected to the start of the fire.

Wild sign veteran wing Mats Zuccarello to two-year extension

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:12:48 GMT

The Wild have signed winger Mats Zuccarello to a two-year, $8.25 million contract extension, general manager Bill Guerin said Friday.Zuccarello, 36, signed a five-year free agent deal that expires this season in 2019 and has become a fixture on the Wild’s top line with winger Kirill Kaprizov and center Ryan Hartman.He scored 22 goals among 67 points last season and has averaged 15 goals and 64 assists in four seasons with Minnesota. Nearly as important has been his mentorship of Kaprizov, the young Russian wing who has blossomed into one of the NHL’s best scorers since joining the team in 2020-21.Discussing the Wild’s desire to sign Kaprizov to a long-term deal, owner Craig Leipold said Thursday that Zuccarello’s presence on the roster will likely be a factor in getting that deal inked.“Their chemistry is so good, they work hard at it, they trust each other,” Leipold said. “I wouldn’t be honest if I didn’t tell you that’s an important part of why (Zuccarello) is important to our tea...

Galway's 'Skeleton House' hosting first haunted hayride

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:12:48 GMT

GALWAY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- If you're driving through Galway this spooky season, make sure to check out the skeleton displays outside the house across the street from the Galway Public Library. Known by the community as the "Skeleton House," owner Jessica Fragnoli said this comes from her love of Halloween. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Fragnoli has lived in Galway for three years. Around September 1, usually to correspond with school starting, Fragnoli puts out the skeleton displays depicting scenes from movies and other pop culture references.She changes the scenes weekly. Previous displays featured "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," Marie Antoinette, and "Wayne's World. " This week's display features "American Psycho." Fragnoli said people often stop in front of her house at 2119 East Street to take photos.The Skeleton House (photo courtesy: Jessica Fragnoli)The Skeleton House (photo courtesy: Jessica Fragnoli)The Skeleton House (...

Hyde Collection brings Met opera to Glens Falls

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:12:48 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - In the coming months, the Metropolitan Opera House is coming to the Hyde Collection - digitally. "The Met: Live in HD" is broadcasting at the Warren Street museum starting this October, with opera and more running until next May. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The series includes a opera based on the life of Malcolm X, a performance of "The Magic Flute," and more - all simulcast from the stage of the Met. In cooperation with the Sembrich Museum in Bolton Landing, several opera events will feature a 15-minute preview discussion with artists and musicians. Once the live show gets started, artists involved with the Met give behind-the-scenes glimpses and live interviews with the people who make shows possible.“We are so excited to offer the 2023-24 season of "The Met: Live in HD," said Hyde Collection Education and Engagement Curator Katelyn Foley. "We have been working on this new offering for severa...

Deer and bear hunting seasons to open statewide

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:12:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Dear and bear hunting seasons are set to open statewide. The Department of Environmental Conservation reminds hunters to report all deer, bear, and turkey harvests within seven days of taking the animal. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “New York State is home to great opportunities for bowhunters to venture afield in a variety of habitats,” said Commissioner Seggos. “With mild weather and longer days, the early bow season is an ideal time to be in the woods and introduce new hunters to deer and bear hunting." Bowhunting seasons for deer and bear hunting in the Northern Zone began on September 27. Hunting in the Southern Zone begins on Sunday, October 1. Bowhunters may also use a crossbow in the Northern Zone from October 11 to 20 and in the Southern Zone from November 4 to 17.Early muzzleloader season for deer and bear in the North Zone runs from October 14 to 20, followed by the regular firearms season...

Naked Warrensburg man charged with burglary at golf course

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:12:48 GMT

WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Warrensburg man was arrested Thursday after entering an occupied dwelling at Cronin's Golf Course naked in Warrensburg, according to the Warren County Sheriff's Office. Wiley O'Dell, 41, was charged with two counts of second-degree burglary. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, around 4:30 a.m., the Warren County Sheriff's Office got a report of a naked man who kicked the door in and entered an occupied dwelling on the grounds of Cronin's Golf Course. Officers found the suspect, identified as O'Dell, in a second, unoccupied dwelling. O'Dell was arrested and arraigned at the Warren County CAP Court. He was released on his own recognizance to appear at a later date in Warrensburg Town Court.

What happened when 15 St. Louis students got lost in rural Missouri

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:12:48 GMT

SHANNON COUNTY, Mo. - A group of middle schoolers led by two high school seniors were found after an hours-long search near the Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry south of Echo Bluff State Park in Shannon County.Thirteen 7th graders from John Burroughs School in St. Louis embarked on an outing in a wooded area of Shannon County with two high school seniors to practice orienteering- the use of a map and compass. When they didn't return to camp Tuesday evening September 26, school officials alerted authorities. Just before dawn on Wednesday, the students were found. St. Louis had only 2 officers for an entire district – Both called in sick “We are relieved, and also very proud of our students. They showed incredible resourcefulness and maturity when they realized they were losing daylight faster than they could safely return to base camp.” Reads a statement by the John Burroughs School, “They followed their training protocols by setting up an overnight camp, supporting each other, and ...

Arrest made in fatal Franklin County shooting

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:12:48 GMT

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. – An arrest has been made in the September 19th shooting of a man from Gerald, Missouri. Desante White, 29, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder. The victim, Timothy Moore, 32, was in Gerald, Missouri, when he was found in the street after being shot. When EMS arrived, they notified the police that Moore was dead. 

Morgan Wallen announces 2nd show for One Night at a Time' tour in Kansas City

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:12:48 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Country music artist Morgan Wallen will now be performing in Kansas City for an extra day. Live Nation announced on Friday that he has added second date in Kansas City for his One Night at a Time tour. Beyonce in Kansas City: When do parking lots, stadium gates open? He was originally scheduled to perform on just Aug. 1, but has now added Aug. 2 as the new date at Arrowhead Stadium. Wallen announced his tour dates on Wednesday. The tour now has 20 shows with every location having multiple shows besides Oxford, Mississippi. You can register for presale tickets through Monday, Oct. 2 at 1:59 a.m. You can register for tickets here.

Broncos and Bears took different approaches to 2021 NFL draft — only to end up in eerily similar positions

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:12:48 GMT

A week before his first draft as an NFL general manager, George Paton’s phone rang more than he picked up and dialed.Holding the No. 9 selection, Paton knew several teams would be taking quarterbacks early. He said as much in his pre-draft news conference, speculating as many as five could go in the top 10.“It’s very strong. Kind of depends on what flavor you want,” he said of the group a week before Trevor Lawrence went No. 1 overall to Jacksonville. “But there could be five, maybe six drafted in the first round.”One of the teams trying to move up: Chicago. General manager Ryan Pace held the 20th pick but knew he’d have to jump up the board if he wanted to land one of the quintet of quarterbacks.Paton, though, wasn’t inclined to be the one to move back. At least not that far. Plus, on the surface, the Broncos looked like a team that could use a young quarterback to build around themselves.Draft day deals sometimes come out of thin air once teams are on the clock, but front offices ...