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Hotter weather coming, but scattered thunderstorms continue

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:30:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Scattered thunderstorms moved through parts of the area today bringing lightning and brief heavy rain, but no reports of damaging hail nor wind.Some areas recorded 1-2 inches of rain, including 1.75" of rain near Pedernales Falls State Park. Updated rainfall totals A ridge of high pressure builds overhead the next several days, raising afternoon temperatures to the warmest of the year thus far in the middle and upper 90s.Forecast high temperatures Friday -- the hottest of the yearThe ridge will not entirely eliminate rain chances, however, with a 20% chance of late-day storms Friday and a higher 30% chance of late-day thunderstorms on Saturday. "The future is smoky": Northeast U.S. air quality problems linked to climate change The ridge builds further next week, likely leading to a string of 100-degree days -- our first of the year, arriving about 3 weeks ahead of when they typically begin. Humidity also increases, producing "feels like" temperatures of 103°-107...

From concerts to art fairs to drag shows, there’s plenty going on this month to celebrate Pride

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:30:58 GMT

June is Pride Month, the concept of which was born after the patrons — including drag queens and trans people — fought back against police raids at New York’s Stonewall Inn in late June 1969.What began as a riot has since grown into a celebration around the globe. The Twin Cities Pride Festival is, of course, the biggest and best-known event of the month in the metro, but there’s plenty more going on, including arts and crafts fairs, concerts and drag shows. Here’s a look at what’s on tap.St. Paul PrideThe new St. Paul Pride festival is a family-oriented celebration of St. Paul’s LGBTQ entertainers, food scene and artists. Performers include Nunnabove, JD Steele and the MacPhail Youth Choir, Kelese, the Culture, Enzy Rose, Tahjer, Mikko Blaze and Cameron Wright. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 10; Rice Park, St. Paul; free; stppride.org.One Voice Mixed Chorus: ONEarthMinnesota’s only LGBTQ chorus, One Voice Mixed Chorus features 125 singing members ranging in...

Class 3A state track: Rosemount’s Hayden Bills wins shot put championship

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:30:58 GMT

Rosemount senior Hayden Bills continued to make history Thursday, winning the shot put title at the Class 3A state meet prelims at St. Michael-Albertville High School with a throw of 66 feet, 7.5 inches to set a new state meet record.The throw was nearly nine feet better than his closest competitor, Brainerd’s Dylan Gross. Bills set the all-time state record in May with a throw of 66 feet, 8.75 inches.The Arizona State commit will look to defend his discus state title on Saturday.Rochester Century’s Elise Jensen won the girls discus throw state title with a toss of 149 feet, 8 inches. That eclipsed Eagan’s Alysha Onwuneme by just more than two feet. Rosemount’s Jordan Hecht was third.Wayzata’s Madelyn Gullickson won the 3,200-meter state title with a time of 10 minutes, 39.55 seconds, besting Mounds View’s Taylor Isabel by just more than a second. Forest Lake’s Norah Hushagen was fifth, while Central’s Laura McClary finished sixth.Robb...

Twins swept by Rays as losing streak hits five games

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:30:58 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There were more hits, more runs and fewer strikeouts on Thursday.And yet, the results were the same. The Twins, mired in their worst stretch of the season, fell 4-2 on Thursday afternoon at Tropicana Field, swept by the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays. The Twins’ fifth straight loss dropped the club to a game under .500.Solo home runs from Carlos Correa in the fourth inning and Michael A. Taylor in the eighth marked the only runs for the Twins’ offense, which is making its way through a collective June swoon. The Twins leave Tampa Bay having scored just three runs in three games, collecting 13 hits and striking out 28 times.In a stroke of poor fortune, the Twins had an opportunity in the first inning with one out and a runner on when Jorge Polanco smoked a ball up the middle that looked like it was headed for the outfield turf. Instead, it deflected off pitcher Yonny Chirinos and then hit the second-base umpire. The Rays got an out on the play, and to make matters eve...

Schenectady man pleads guilty to drug, gun crimes

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:30:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, Ramel Gulley, 28, of Schenectady, pled guilty to drug and firearm crimes. Gulley admitted that on February 28, he possessed 2,035 grams of heroin-fentanyl mixtures and intended to distribute them. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Gulley also admitted to having four firearms to protect the drugs, his drug trafficking business, and $12,625 in drug proceeds. Sentencing is scheduled for October 11. Gulley faces a minimum of 15 years to life in prison, a fine of up to $10 million, and a post-imprisonment term of supervised release of 5 years to life.

Brain injury survivor finds hope through camera lens

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:30:58 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Born and raised in Saratoga Springs, AnneMarie Todd was in four car crashes from the time she was 19 until she turned 30. Each time, she suffered a traumatic brain injury. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Today, she uses a camera as her main coping mechanism. "My camera has been my third kidney basically since high school," said Todd. "And it's been my way I've documented through my life." Todd had her camera at her hip through all four crashes. Much like her photos, her injuries are sadly everlasting. Mental health pilot program launching in Lark Street neighborhood of Albany "I haven't recovered from the brain injuries, they're permanent," Todd stressed. "It's more a matter of my being aware of them, and knowing what the symptoms are, and working around them. Working with them." Todd told NEWS10 when she first got hurt, no one had any idea. "It wasn't even a label or a medical diagnosi...

Warren County offers N95 masks for wildfire smoke

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:30:58 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - As a wave of smoke moves through upstate New York resulting from a series of wildfires reaching the Quebec province of Canada, New Yorkers are looking to stay safe. On Thursday, Warren County announced that N95 face masks would be made available to the public. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The county is offering masks on a first-come, first-served basis at the DMV entrance of Warren County Municipal Center. Supplies will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The county is currently working with other organizations and communities to get face masks to vulnerable populations and workers. What wildfire smoke means for your trip to the beach N95 face masks have been encouraged as parts of New York see their air quality index ratings change due to the effect of smoke. As of Thursday, Warren County was rated as in "Good" condition.

BBQ showdown at Hartford Central School brings fun and local ingredients to lunch

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:30:58 GMT

HARTFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A bit of friendly competition heating up the Hartford Central School cafeteria! Thursday’s lunch turning into a barbecue showdown between Superintendent Andrew Cook and BOCES Shared Food Service Director Patrick Kenneally."[I have a] secret dry rub that luckily, since I buy the food for the school, I can keep it away from Mr. Cook," says Kenneally of his rib recipe. "I use some Maplewood to get some nice sweetness from the smoke.""My strategy is low and slow, treat the ribs with love and tenderness," says Cook of his approach. "I've got my dry rub and then spritz them with a little bit of sweetness after a couple of hours."This is the second year for the barbecue competition that’s all about making school lunches fun and incorporating New York resources. "The ribs that I smoked today are from Grazing Acres Farm right here in Hebron, which is part of the Hartford Central School District. So it’s really exciting for us to showcase the work of our distri...

Man arrested in Ulster following fraud and scam investigation

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:30:58 GMT

ULSTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Bronx man has been arrested in Ulster following an investigation involving wire fraud and bank scams, according to police. Justice Amoh, 34, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On May 24 at 12:53 p.m., Ulster County detectives along with special agents of Homeland Security responded to Trustco Bank in Ulster. Police had received word that Amoh was at the bank allegedly withdrawing money from a fraudulent account connected to illegal wire fraud, as well as money and bank scams. According to police, Amoh presented bank employees with false identification and other forged documents during his transaction. When Amoh exited the bank with the money, he was approached by detectives and special agents, and reportedly falsely identified himself. Appeals court overturns Daniel Nellis murder conviction Amoh was subsequently arrested. He now faces the following charges: ChargesTwo...

Coxsackie man leaves the scene of an accident in Vermont

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:30:58 GMT

SUNDERLAND, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Greene County man is facing charges after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident in Sunderland. Vermont State Police say a FedEx box truck struck the covered bridge at 412 Sunderland Hill Road multiple times, resulting in heavy damage. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Responding officers say the driver, Jeffrey W. Colburn, 49, of Coxsackie, New York, left the scene. Colburn failed to report the damage and did not exchange information. Police located Colburn shortly after on Sunderland Hill Road. Colburn was issued a citation to appear at Bennington County Superior Court - Criminal Division on August 7.