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Burnet County's Wandering Oak Fire reaches 22 acres, 95% contained

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:50 GMT

Editor’s note: The above video is from KXAN’s wildfire coverage on Thursday, August 3, 2023.BURNET COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A wildfire in Burnet County that started Wednesday is 95% contained, the Texas A&M Forest Service said on X formerly known as Twitter.The Wandering Oak Fire spread to an estimated 22 acres as of Thursday afternoon. The forest service said no structures have been lost from the fire.A containment line has been built around the perimeter of the fire. Crews remain around at the site to put out still-burning vegetation at the edges of the fire, the forest service said.

Timberwolves name Ernest Scott as Iowa Wolves coach

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:50 GMT

Ernest Scott is the new head coach of the Iowa Wolves, Minnesota’s G-League affiliate, the Timberwolves announced Thursday.Scott, who played 13 season of professional basketball, spent the past two years as an assistant coach in Iowa.He takes the post previously held by Jeff Newton, who was promoted to Timberwolves assistant coach and quality-control coach earlier this week.Nathan Bubes and Michael DiBenedetto were also promoted to assistant coaches on the Iowa staff.“I am proud of the professional development of Ernest, Nathan and Michael to lead them to their new positions with the Iowa Wolves,” Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said in a statement. “We are excited for the future of our G-League team and know that these three will do a phenomenal job leading our program in Iowa.”Related ArticlesMinnesota Timberwolves | Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards switches to No. 5 jersey Minnesota Timberwolves | Twin Cities Pro-Am continues to draw big names, b...

Kowalski’s employees in Eagan, west metro ratify new two-year contract

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:50 GMT

Kowalski’s employees have officially ratified a new contract after calling for a three-day strike if their requests were not heard.On Wednesday, more than 600 Kowalski’s employees across six different markets in Eagan and the west metro voted to ratify a two-year contract that provides raises, pay equity and secures retirement, according to a news release from United Food and Commercial Workers Local 663, a union that represents more than 17,000 workers in Minnesota.“I’m excited we secured pay equity for all union employees, because it allows the work environment to feel more fair and just, and that’s important to me,” said Aidan Lindon, deli specialist at Eden Prairie Kowalski’s, in the release.Per the release, the new contract stipulates that union members at Kowalski’s will receive raises from $2 to $4 an hour by the spring of 2025. The contract also expands 401(k) access to all union members with increased contributions, and the members secured their unio...

Animal rescue concerned about new law

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:50 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Companion Animal Standards Care Act will take effect December 2025. The law will essentially hold smaller rescue organizations to the same standards of upkeep as larger established shelters on amenities like animal bedding, transportation, behavioral record keeping and mandatory training.MORE NEWS & WEATHER from NEWS 10Maggie Blodgett, Co-Vice President of Out of the Pitts, a rescue organization, says provisions in the bill which call for sanitation, housing, and record keeping on pet behavior, may be unrealistic for smaller shelters.“I do believe we will absolutely survive it, we are blessed with the people we have. unfortunately a lot of other smaller rescues without the means and the knowledge that we have will not” Blodgett said.Maggie is concerned about expectations like keeping the name address and phone number of people who bring dogs to them for rescue. She says dog owners who are mistreating animals may be reluctant to provide that informatio...

Saratoga passes 1,000 foot buffer for homeless shelter

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:50 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) –  Saratoga Springs City Council passed an ordinance that bans homeless shelters from being located near schools. Advocates say it sends the wrong message because it equates homeless people to pedophiles. At a packed city council meeting on Tuesday, most people were there to share their thoughts on the local law banning homeless shelters from being located within 1,000 feet of schools. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The law stems from plans to turn a former senior living facility into a permanent shelter. Parents halted the plan in its tracks saying they’d fear for their children’s safety, because it was across the street from Saratoga Central Catholic School. That’s when the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness was established. Appointee to that task force Hannah Hurley credits the mayor and city council for putting the task force together so quickly, in response to the backlash, but she worries ...

Lawmakers discuss funding for migrant students

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- More than 90,000 asylum seekers have entered the state, that number continues to grow. NYS Senator James Tedisco is taking steps to help children with language barriers adjust to New York. "Give them the funding necessary to give these kids the education they deserve," said Senator Jim Tedisco, who is asking the Governor to initiate a plan to aid school districts with costs needed to help students who may not speak English. Our Capitol Correspondent Amal Tlaige was told in the city of Rotterdam that number is around 60 to 70 students. "Now as you know, many of these students are below grade level, many of them from different countries don’t speak English, that’s gonna be a second language these school districts are gonna have to update the budget they put in place," said Tedisco.   Adirondack artists to gather in Warrensburg He said schools will need more ESL teachers and the funding formula that was part of this year's budget did not account for migrants. ...

'ChiefsAholic' to appear in Kansas City federal court Friday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:50 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as “ChiefsAholic,” who is accused of multiple bank robberies and money laundering, is expected to appear in Kansas City federal court. Court records show Xaviar Michael Babudar will have a first appearance in Kansas City federal court at 3 p.m. Friday. According to a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Missouri, Babudar is charged with one count of bank theft and one count of transporting stolen property across state lines.He is accused of using area casinos to launder money stolen from banks across the Midwest.Babudar allegedly robbed the Tulsa Teachers Federal Credit Union on Dec. 16, 2022. He was released on bond in February 2023, just four days before the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. According to court documents, Babudar traveled throughout the Midwest to rob banks and credit unions between March 2, 2022 and April 12, 2022.In late March 2023, investigators said he&...

Reward offered in West Hollywood-area attempted robbery, shooting

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:50 GMT

A $50,000 reward is being offered for information in an attempted robbery and shooting in the West Hollywood area that left the victim wounded last April.The incident occurred around 2:35 a.m. April 16, 2022, when the victim was followed from the Hyde Sunset club to his vehicle parked in the 8200 block of Sunset Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Two men are being sought in connection with an attempted robbery and shooting that occurred in the West Hollywood area in April 2022. (LAPD)As the victim stood next to a vehicle, two suspects approached him while armed with guns.The men tried to rob the victim and one shot him, police said. Man shot during attempted robbery in West Hollywood area No property was taken, and the assailants got away in a vehicle described as a 2004-2012 BMW 3-Series that is either black or dark-colored.The car had 5-spoke wheels, no front license plate and possible damage or malfunction to the passenger side tail light, police said.A s...

Alicia Keys' son stands guard on stage during Kia Forum concert

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:50 GMT

With the recent trend of fans throwing items at artists during their performances, one singer's family member decided to do something about it. Alicia Keys' son Genesis stood watch during his mom's performance of "If I Ain't Got You," during her Keys to the Summer Tour. The 8-year-old stood with his hands behind his back as his mom tickled the ivories to one of her most famous songs.Alicia Keys and son Genesis during the singer's show at The Kia Forum in Inglewood on Aug. 2, 2023. (Instagram: Swizz Beatz)"Last night of the #keystothesummertour in LA was a Big Zaaaaaaaa," Keys' husband Swizz Beatz posted to Instagram. "Her top Security was on deck. Thx. For all your support and Love."This isn't the first time he has done this. Three days earlier he stood guard for his mom during her show in Seattle, Washington. Proud Papa Swizz posted photos and videos of the performance, proud of his son. "My boy said I’m not playing no games on mom's stage," the producer wrote in his capt...

Ventura police officer fatally shoots off-leash dog

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:50 GMT

A police officer in Ventura shot and killed a dog that was off leash and apparently had tried to bite him early Thursday, authorities said.The incident occurred around 4 a.m. while officers was on routine patrol along Ash Street.The dog was not leashed and “immediately headed toward” the direction of the officers, police detailed in a news release.“As the dog approached one of the officers, it circled behind him, and attempted to bite him. The officer attempted to avoid the dog however it continued aggressing him,” according to police. “The officer drew his service weapon and fired several rounds at the dog striking the dog several times.”The dog died at the scene.The dog, described as a 45-pound Belgian Malinois mix, had apparently bitten a female at Plaza Park on April 9.At the time, the owner was cited for having the dog off leash during the encounter.Authorities reminded dog owners that they are responsible for having their pets leashed anytime they are on a public street, alley...