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LIVE BLOG: 714 fans donated, $148K raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than 30 years, Family Eldercare has been running a Summer Fan Drive to keep people cool amid Texas' summer heat.This year's drive comes on a week with multiple days in a row topping out over 100°. KXAN meteorologists forecast the excessive heat will continue for the next one to two weeks. On Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., people can drop off their fans at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda locations and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies. They can also donate online. KXAN will be tracking the number of fans collected and money raised and will share updates in this story. How to donate to the 33rd Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive Fan donations trackerMonetary donations trackerLive blog4 p.m. We now have 714 fans donated and $148,100 raised. 3 p.m. So far, 685 fans were donated and $129,400 was raised. 1:45 p.m.2023 Summer Fan Drive with Jim Spencer (KXAN Photo)2023 Summer Fan Drive with Jim Spencer (KXAN Photo)2023 Summer Fan Drive with Jim Spencer (KXAN Photo)Fan donati...

Second-hottest July underway; temperatures to rise further

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin is now in the midst of its second-hottest July to date out of 125 years of record keeping.Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are in effect areawide through 9 p.m. tonight, then all of Central Texas will be downgraded to a Heat Advisory over the weekend as humidity levels drop slightly.Heat alerts continue for all of Central Texas through Friday eveningRecord high temperatures are possible in the Austin area over the weekend with sunny skies as highs of 107° Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures may rise further to 108° early next week.Historic heatwave grips U.S.All-time global temperature records are in jeopardy this weekend, happening just to our west in the Desert Southwest.Las Vegas may break their all-time temperature record of 117° on Sunday -- projected to be as hot as 118° -- while Death Valley may challenge their all-time record of 130°, potentially setting a new global record for the hottest official temperature ever measured. NEW BLOG: How t...

Police identify body recovered from the Hudson River

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police have identified of the body that was recovered from the Hudson River in the area of Madison Street Pier. According to the Troy Police Department, the body was confirmed to be Justin Musto, 32. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to police investigations and autopsy results, there are no suspicious circumstances connected to Musto's death. Police have no other information at this time.

Everything happening at the 2023 Washington County Fair

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

GREENWICH, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This August, the Washington County Fair brings a full week of agriculture, culinary delights, music, tractors and more in Greenwich. The fairgrounds fill up with life from Aug. 21-27 this year. Day passes to the fair are on sale online. Here's what to expect for a fair time at the county fair. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Monday, Aug. 21 - Gates open at 5 p.m.All Day"Aggie" The Incredible Milking Cow in the Ag Center5 p.m.Official Opening of the Fair5:30 p.m.Youth Dressage in the Horse Arena​Culinary Arts and Hospitality in the CTE BOCES TentThe Great Cookie Giveaway6 p.m.The Greene Brothers in Entertainment Tent #1 w/ Special Guest Smokey Greene7 p.m. Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby in the Motorsports Arena8 p.m.The Greene Brothers in Entertainment Tent #1 w/ Special Guest Smokey Greene Where to see live music in Lake George in 2023 Tuesday, Aug. 22All DayBike Giveaway by Wash Co Youth Burea...

Man guilty in shooting death of former girlfriend, a homicide witness, in Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

A Denver jury on Friday found a man guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of a woman who was set to be a witness in a Pueblo homicide.Emmanuel Chandler is sentenced to life in prison for the death of Roxann Martinez, according to a Denver District Attorney’s Office news release.On Feb. 25, 2021, Martinez was found lying in the street, a pool of blood around her head, near the 3800 block of South Wabash Street. Chandler, a former boyfriend of the victim, shot Martinez and dumped her body on the side of the road, prosecutors said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Fatal stabbing in Aurora, police arrest an armed suspect near the scene Crime and Public Safety | YouTuber apologizes after selling access to autopsy photos of murder victim Gannon Stauch Crime and Public Safety | Defendant guilty of first-degree murder in Lakewood man’s death, victim’s body never found Crime and Public Safety | ...

Denver Zoo specialist turns to her go-to pregnancy tea to help cure orangutan’s morning sickness

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

When Cindy Cossaboon saw her loved one suffering from pregnancy-induced morning sickness, she stepped in with some motherly advice and offered up the tea she drank when she was feeling unwell during her own pregnancy.It just so happened that the recipient of Cossaboon’s wisdom was an orangutan.Cossaboon, an animal care specialist at the Denver Zoo who oversees the orangutans, knew from experience what was ailing pregnant orangutan Eirina when the animal began losing her playful spirit and turning away from food she normally enjoyed.Eirina started losing patience with a 5-year-old orangutan who she normally likes spending time with, Cossaboon said, and was generally more grumpy.“I felt bad for her,” Cossaboon said. “I had really bad morning sickness when I was pregnant, so I just know how that feels.”Cossaboon remembered a tea from the grocery store — Traditional Medicinals’ Organic Pregnancy Tea — that helped her feel better when she w...

Guatemala’s corruption is thrust into international spotlight by the government’s election meddling

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

By SONIA PÉREZ D. and CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN (Associated Press)GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — The Guatemalan government’s clumsy interference with its presidential election has turned a global spotlight on rampant corruption that previously had received only limited international attention.President Alejandro Giammattei was deeply unpopular at home, but other than occasional reprobation from the United States and Europe, had managed to consolidate his control of the justice system, completely upending a longstanding anti-corruption campaign in the country with little consequence.The June 25 presidential election may have changed all that. In the days leading up to the vote, it appeared there would be a runoff between a small number of right and extreme right candidates, including Giammattei allies. But with a large number of null votes, many cast in protest, and a campaign that resonated especially with young Guatemalans, progressive candidate Bernardo Arévalo placed secon...

Fatal stabbing in Aurora, police arrest an armed suspect near the scene

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

A man was fatally stabbed in Aurora, and police have arrested a suspect in the incident.Nurendy Ropon, 22, is being held on investigation of second-degree murder and felony menacing with a deadly weapon, according to an Aurora Police Department news release.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | YouTuber apologizes after selling access to autopsy photos of murder victim Gannon Stauch Crime and Public Safety | Defendant guilty of first-degree murder in Lakewood man’s death, victim’s body never found Crime and Public Safety | Argument escalates into deadly shooting in Denver police say Crime and Public Safety | Aurora dentist’s wife fatally poisoned with cyanide and decongestant found in Visine, coroner testifies Crime and Public Safety | Pueblo officials searching for suspect in June homicide, ask public for help The stabbing happened about 9:20 p.m. Thursday in the 1600 block of Alto...

Officers hospitalized after exposure to narcotic during domestic dispute

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

Four Los Angeles police officers were hospitalized Friday afternoon after being exposed to some sort of narcotic during a call about a family dispute in Hyde Park.The incident was reported around 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Southwest Drive and 4th Avenue, according to the LAPD.Responding officers determined there was a restraining order against one of the family members involved in a dispute and backup was called because that person was in violation of the order, Officer Drake Madison told KTLA.The officers were somehow exposed to an unspecified narcotic and taken to a hospital in good condition, LAPD said. Aerial video from Sky5 showed several LAPD and Los Angeles Fire Department vehicles at the scene. This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for updates.

Think the Hollywood strike is bad? Just wait

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

As actors joined writers on the picket line Friday, analysts estimated a prolonged walkout could result in a $3 billion hit to the economy.That's bad news not just for creatives but also for the many businesses that rely on Hollywood for their livelihoods -- talent agencies, advertising firms, caterers and such.But the Tinseltown work stoppage could be relatively small potatoes compared to what may be coming down the pike.The Teamsters say their 340,000 union members will walk off the job at delivery giant UPS if a new contract isn't reached by the end of the month.Anderson Economic Group estimates that just a 10-day walkout at UPS could cost the economy more than $7 billion.That's a $4.6 billion hit to companies and consumers, causing "significant and lasting harm for small businesses, household workers, sole practitioners and online retailers across the country."But that's not all. A UPS strike would also result in direct losses to the company of $816 million, according to Anderso...