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DPS identifies 3 victims in deadly Burnet County crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:58 GMT

BURNET COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety identified three people who died in a Feb. 21 two-vehicle crash in Burnet County Wednesday, according to a news release from DPS.The crash occurred at approximately 3 a.m. at State Highway 71 near East Trail Road, DPS said.According to the preliminary investigation, a Ford F-350, occupied by the driver and three passengers, was traveling west on SH 71. A Hyundai, occupied by the driver and two passengers, was traveling east on SH 71. 3 dead in State Highway 71 crash in Burnet County, DPS investigating DPS said the Ford struck the Hyundai in a head-on collision. As a result of the crash, the driver and two passengers in the Hyundai died.The driver was identified as Matthew Lindsey, 23, of San Antonio; the first passenger was identified as Daniella Harris, 23, of San Antonio; and the last passenger was identified as Spencer Jandreau, 24, of San Antonio.The driver and passengers of the Ford were taken to Baylor Scott...

Safety is 'number one priority,' AUS officials say after 2 planes nearly collided on runway last month

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The City of Austin’s Airport Advisory Commission (AAC) met Wednesday to discuss several agenda items, including airport construction updates, as well as AUS staffing changes.The airport is currently over capacity, with passenger totals hitting forecasts five years ahead of schedule, officials said citing the need for "immediate projects" to increase capacity. FULL STORY: Passenger growth at Austin’s airport is hitting forecasts five years ahead of schedule The AAC briefly touched on the National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report on a possible runway incursion in February.The NTSB initially tweeted about the incident Feb. 4 and said it involved a Southwest Airlines plane and a FedEx cargo plane.This rendering from the National Transportation Safety Board shows the flight paths of a Southwest plane in red and a FedEx cargo plane in purple when they came close to colliding Feb. 4, 2023. (NTSB Photo) Timeline shared of near-miss between 2 pla...

8,000 square foot garage a 'total loss' in west Travis County fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:58 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Pedernales Fire Crews say an 8,000-square foot garage in western Travis County is a "total loss" after an overnight fire. It's in the 800 block of Angel Light Drive, which is east of Briarcliff along the Colorado River. The fire department said on Twitter that there was no damage to the adjacent home or property. The cause is still under investigation. The department told KXAN there were reports of several vehicles inside the garage, but no one was reported to be inside. The fire was contained to the garage. The department asked everyone in a tweet at 4:46 a.m. to avoid the area for safety and let crews finish their work. It said it had reports that no one was inside the home.Lake Travis Fire and Rescue tweeted at 6:20 a.m. that its crews assisted Pedernales Fire.

Cat cafe opening in Rotterdam

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:58 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rotterdam native Rachel Anne has been volunteering with local cat rescues for over 10 years. She's now working to open The Pretty Paw Lounge, a cafe featuring adoptable cats only one block away from where she grew up. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The building at 370 Mariaville Road had sat vacant for two years before she bought it, said Anne. She's currently in the middle of building renovations, which she started in January. "After traveling the world doing modeling and magazine cover shoots, I had seen a lot of opportunity to help animals and I wanted to invest in a building so I could have a facility of my own," said Anne. Gloversville bakery celebrates grand opening 1 day after break-in The building will be split into two sections: the cafe area and the cat playroom. This means that the cats will not be roaming around the cafe, but visitors can grab a cup of coffee and then see the c...

Crash on I-87 Northway southbound: lanes reopened

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A crash on I-87 Northway southbound in the area of exit 2E; NY 5 eastbound; Wolf Road in Colonie that shut down all lanes has been cleared. All lanes are open again at this time, according to 511 NY. The original story of the crash is below -According to 511 NY, a crash on I-87 Northway southbound in the area of exit 2E; NY 5 eastbound; Wolf Road in Colonie has shut down all lanes, including the right shoulder. The crash was first reported at 7:45 a.m. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Information regarding the crash is limited at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information regarding the crash and traffic in the area becomes available.

University City Police Department hosts hiring event this weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:58 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - The University City Police Department is looking for people to join its team.It's hosting a hiring event this Saturday. There are openings for all positions within the department. Top story: Suspected Schnucks shooter appeared to be targeting suburbs University City police officers make between $60,000 and $80,000. They also receive paid training, residency pay, tuition reimbursement and health benefits.The written test for dispatchers will also be available to take at Saturday's hiring event. It's at the Heman Park Community Center from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Denver man visited by Englewood police conducting welfare check jailed on child porn charges

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:58 GMT

Englewood police and “mental health responders” conducting a welfare check on a 73-year-old man in metro Denver last week arrested and jailed him because they found evidence of child pornography in plain view, the police said in a media release statement.The Englewood Police Department issued the statement Wednesday saying they have arrested and jailed Homer Daniel Lewis, of 1401 East Girard Place, as a suspect.Lewis was arrested and jailed March 2 on suspicion of Sexual Exploitation of a Child after officers and mental health responders contacted him and entered his residence, the statement said.On March 3, detectives with a search warrant went to the residence and located additional evidence, according to the police department statement.Lewis was released on a personal recognizance bond by an Arapahoe County court, police said. But he failed to appear Wednesday for his court date. He was charged formally with five counts for sexual exploitation of a child and the court issued a wa...

CBI issues “endangered missing” child alert seeking girl last seen Tuesday in Texas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:58 GMT

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued an “endangered missing alert” Thursday morning, asking for public help locating an 8-year-old girl and identifying a suspect.The girl — Haven Barker with blonde hair and brown eyes, 4 feet tall and weighing 60 pounds — last was seen Tuesday morning in San Jacinto County, Texas, according to the CBI bulletin sent via Twitter.CBI officials indicated they believe suspect Charles Estep, 50, may be in Colorado. The authorities identified a dark-color 2015 Honda Accord with Texas license plates — PYS4575 — and directed anybody who can provide information to call 911 or the Trinity County Sheriff’s office in Texas at 936-642-1424.If seen, please call 911. pic.twitter.com/gU0WHbIHjF— CBI (@CBI_Colorado) March 9, 2023

Oscars 2023 preview: Denver’s “Fire of Love” producer on his historic, Disney-sized nominations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:58 GMT

Colorado is fired up for an Oscar win.Last year’s biggest statewide entry in the Academy Awards was “Don’t Look Up,” the ecological fable/comedy directed by former Denverite Adam McKay (“Anchorman,” “The Big Short”) and co-written by Denver’s David Sirota. It lost in all four categories for which it was nominated — including Best Motion Picture of the Year — but there’s hope again in 2023.“Hollywood has a way of making the ceremony feel really humbling,” said Denver producer Shane Boris, who will attend the Oscars this weekend thanks to nominations for two separate titles. “We never make these even thinking an Oscar is possible.”“These” are the documentaries “Fire of Love” and “Navalny,” two very different projects that share Boris as a producer. Boris, in fact, is the only person in Oscars history other than Walt Disney to be nominated in the Documenta...

Storm headed for Southern California to bring additional rain, cause significant snowmelt

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:58 GMT

Another storm system is headed to Southern California, bringing the threat of potential flooding, damaging winds and hazardous driving conditions.Showers will arrive beginning Thursday night and will continue through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.In Los Angeles and Ventura counties, light to moderate rain is expected, with rainfall totals expected to total 0.75 to 1.5 inches.Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties will receive moderate to heavy rainfall during the storm with expected totals of 2-4 inches. In Northwest San Luis Obispo County, 5-10 inches are forecasted.Higher elevations, mostly above 10,000 feet, will see snowfall this weekend with “significant avalanche danger at about 5,000 feet,” said NWS. Areas 5,000 and below can expect significant snowmelt due to warmer temperatures and rain.“We have a couple more storms heading our way,” said KTLA Meteorologist Vera Jimenez. “So even though the snow levels will remain high, there will be the possibilit...