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NEW: Austin's I-35 expansion receives federal approval

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Department of Transportation is poised to begin construction on its Interstate 35 Capital Expression Central project near downtown Austin, following federal approval of the project announced Monday.TxDOT received a final environmental impact statement and record of decision, marking completion of environmental clearance as part of the National Environmental Policy Act. With that decision delivered, TxDOT's I-35 Central project is slated to move into its final design and review phase before construction is anticipated to begin in mid-2024.The I-35 Central project is an eight-mile project track running from U.S. Hwy. 290 East to SH 71 and Ben White Boulevard. Project components include the addition of two non-tolled high-occupancy vehicle managed lanes in each direction along I-35, the removal of the upper decks and lowering of the I-35 main lanes between Airport Boulevard and Lady Bird Lake, as well as between Riverside Drive and Oltorf Street.Project desig...

Austin leaders react to APD chief's retirement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon announced Monday he would be stepping down from leadership after 25 years with the Austin Police Department and nearly two years serving as its chief.In his statement, Chacon said the decision came after several months of serious considerations and conversations with his family. "Working at APD with you, the sworn and civilian men and women of this amazing department, has been the privilege of my life," Chacon said in part. "Being the Chief of Police is something that I never thought would have been possible, and it has been the pinnacle of my career and an absolute honor to serve you. I know that all of you will continue on this journey, and will make the city proud in your service. Please hold your heads up, keep fighting the good fight, and honor the profession by keeping the citizens of this city safe. Thank you for making this department look so good through [your] tireless and selfless service, and for making this one of the s...

Wednesday’s presidential debate gives North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum chance to reach millions. What will he say?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

FARGO — This week, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will face what could end up being one of the most crucial moments of his presidential campaign since it launched more than two months ago.Burgum is one of eight candidates who say they’ve met the donor and polling requirements to take part in the first Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Aug. 23. It’s the first major debate of the 2024 presidential race and an opportunity for Burgum to directly contrast himself with other GOP candidates before an audience of millions.While North Dakota’s governor has spent millions of dollars on advertising, made numerous national media appearances and spent time on the campaign trail in key early primary states like Iowa and New Hampshire, Wednesday will be his biggest platform yet.The GOP presidential debate puts a spotlight on Wisconsin, one of the few remaining swing statesFox News is carrying the debate, which is being hosted by the Republican National Committee at Fiserv Fo...

Rustic Pizza & Eats opening on Maple Ave in Wilton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Brian Brumley opened Olde Saratoga Miniature Golf at 556 Maple Avenue in Wilton in 2019. Now, he's expanding the business by adding Rustic Pizza & Eats. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The eatery will be located in the building right in front of Olde Saratoga. The building used to house Saratoga Wine & Spirits and was several different restaurants before that.The restaurant has been approved by the Town of Wilton Planning Board and the building needs some minor renovations before it opens, said Brumley. Unlike Olde Saratoga, Rustic Pizza & Eats will be open year-round. What’s new this year at Olde Saratoga’s ‘Puff Puff Putt’ night Brumley used to co-own Spring Street Deli in Saratoga Springs and his family used to own Crystal Bar in Amsterdam for 80 years. He'll be using his family's pizza recipe with a few modifications at Rustic.The Rustic menu will include some popular items from Spring...

Riverside Festival coming to Coxsackie

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

COXSACKIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Village of Coxsackie announced they will be hosting the 2023 Riverside Festival. The event is scheduled for September 16. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The festival will feature several attractions, including a fireworks show, a video game truck and axe throwing. Additionally, there will be multiple live music performances by the Vinny Michaels Band, Second Chance, Dram, Billyrock, and the Amy Ryan Band. The event will also showcase local art, jewelry and crafts vendors, as well as offer a wide variety of food and beverage options. The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Music lineup announced for Albany’s 2023 PearlPalooza Coxsackie Riverside Festival will be held rain or shine in Riverside Park at 1 Betke Boulevard. The event is free and open to the public.

Lake George Battlefield Park sees surge in visitors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance, which operates the park's visitor center and sponsors historical events there every summer, held an annual meeting over the weekend. Those in attendance came out with significant numbers on a significant year for the organization. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday, Aug. 19, alliance President John DiNuzzo announced that the alliance had seen a 78% increase in membership over the last year. At the same time, the Battlefield Park Visitor Center is expected to see more visitors than in 2022. In its second year of operation, the center offers a diorama of the 1,000+ boat flotilla that traveled to Ticonderoga in 1758; as well as Native American artifacts, a replica cannon, and an 18th-century British bateau.“It’s been a terrific year for the Alliance, thanks to the member-volunteers who have worked behind the scenes with our board to bring great progra...

Fit-Flavors celebrates newest St. Louis County opening with a week of promotions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

DES PERES -- A new Fit-Flavors location opened in St. Louis County Sunday. The Des Peres store features dine-in, carry out, and a smoothie bar. They will be celebrating the opening all week with giveaways, promotions, and a special tasting on Friday, August 25.Fit Flavors is a St. Louis based meal-prep business started in 2009 by Jillian Tedesco. There are now six area locations that make healthy meals for busy people in the region. You can dine-in or get your food to-go, and they have delivery available. Hedge apples: Can we eat them? The meals may help with weight loss or other dietary needs and objectives. There are gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, and vegetarian options.Tedesco was named among the St. Louis Business Journal's 40 under 40 in 2020. She went from helping a few people prepare meals per week to leading a company with over 50 employees. They now help thousands of people meet their health goals.

Opinion: The old orange wicked witch, melting under the pressure, is only getting worse

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

Is it just me or does Donald Trump appear to be melting like the Wicked Witch of the West in the Wizard of Oz? The 77-year-old is looking tired, sweaty, and doused in too much orange spray tan.Ordinarily, I would deem such derision uncouth, but Trump deserves a taste of his own medicine just as he has earned the legal problems he now faces.His weariness is understandable, given that he’s in the crosshairs of Jack Smith, the special counsel with the no-nonsense name.Also on his mind is Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor, and racketeering statute specialist. Those who know her say, “She don’t play.”Their dogged pursuit to reveal the truth about Trump’s desperate attempts to overturn the 2020 election has him good and worried.He lashed out at Smith as a “deranged” Trump-hater, and claimed that Willis is a “young racist” who had an affair with a gang member.You could say that the ex-president is only doing what Republicans do best; engage in personal attacks.Before securing the 2...

Ed Sheeran set record at Empower Field, then dined at Casa Bonita

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

British musician Ed Sheeran came to Denver’s Empower Field on Saturday for a concert that brought a record 85,233 fans to the football stadium. But that wasn’t the only legendary thing Sheeran did while in town.According to a post on Instagram, Sheeran scored a coveted chance to dine at Casa Bonita in Lakewood, where he checked off several bucket list attractions.Take a spooky tour of Black Bart’s cave – check!Watch the famous cliff divers – check!Get a picture taken inside a fake jail – check!Enjoy mariachi music – check!No word on what Sheeran thought about the food, but he looked like he was enjoying the chips and salsa.Related ArticlesEntertainment | Colorado’s creative, cultural and service-industry workers look to unions for leverage Entertainment | Letters: Casa Bonita no longer family budget-friendly Entertainment | As Casa Bonita’s reopening drew near, this small business owner got the boot Entertainment | ...

Charges reduced for two officers in Elijah McClain case as trial nears

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

Prosecutors last week reduced the criminal charges against two Aurora police officers charged with manslaughter in the death of Elijah McClain.Prosecutors with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser’s office on Thursday dropped the sentence enhancement counts against Aurora police Officer Randy Roedema and former officer Jason Rosenblatt in McClain’s 2019 death, court records show.The pair still face charges of reckless manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and assault in connection with McClain’s killing, but they no longer face crime-of-violence sentence enhancers on top of those charges. The state’s sentence enhancers carry mandatory minimum prison sentences upon conviction and can significantly increase the amount of time a convicted person must spend behind bars.Senior Assistant Attorney General Jason Slothouber wrote in a motion to dismiss that the sentence enhancer charges in this case were redundant and legally unnecessary.“As is often the practi...