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VIDEO: Bobcat spotted in Plum Creek neighborhood in Kyle

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:16:26 GMT

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- A Kyle resident had an Easter animal encounter over the weekend, but it wasn't with a bunny. Sophia Johnson sent KXAN a video of a bobcat she came across while walking her dog in the Plum Creek area of Kyle. You can watch the video below. Johnson said she was out for a walk on Easter Sunday with her chihuahua when the encounter happened. Her chihuahua can even be heard growling at the bobcat in the video. Johnson said she took the sighting as an "auspicious sign." She plays in a band -- whose name has a feline connection -- called Tiger Alley, and she's writing an instrumental song in the bobcat's honor. "I am taking the sighting as an auspicious sign," Johnson said in an email, "glad it was a bobcat and not a tiger that I ran into. Ha!"Bobcats have previously been spotted near Central Texas neighborhoods. In October, a bobcat family was caught on video playing in a Pflugerville resident's backyard. A couple weeks later, security ...

Eastbound lanes of Highway 71 reopen after 18-wheeler crash, diesel spill

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:16:26 GMT

LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) -- The eastbound lanes of Highway 71 near FM 620 are back open after all lanes of the highway were closed due to an 18-wheeler crashing into a drum of diesel and spilling it all over the roadway. Lakeway Police tweeted at 5:21 a.m. Wednesday that all lanes of 71 were shut down between Great Divide Drive and Bee Cave Parkway. That area is near the Hill Country Galleria. Real time traffic map In another tweet at 7:36 a.m., Lakeway Police said one eastbound lane reopened but all westbound lanes were still closed, and it may take hours to clean up the diesel. By 8:56 a.m., all eastbound lanes had reopened, according to Lakeway PD's Twitter. The westbound lanes are still closed while crews work to clean the diesel on the road. Traffic is being diverted to Bee Cave Parkway and FM 620. Bee Cave Police said the 18-wheeler hit a 500-gallon tank of diesel on 71 near Great Divide Drive, and the diesel spilled all over the road. Police said it's not clear why the tank w...

Local nonprofit challenging you to show off 'green pride' this Earth Day

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:16:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Earth Day is right around the corner: April 22. A Texas nonprofit is asking you to pay extra attention to Mother Earth this year by joining their challenge. EarthShare Texas supports better air quality, develops green building technology, protects the environment and does wildlife rehabilitation.Francoise Van Keuren is the executive director of EarthShare Texas. In the above video she talks about their 'Earth Month Sustainability Challenge' that began late last month and runs through Earth Day. The goal is for individuals, groups and companies throughout the lone star state to show what they're calling "green pride." The campaign offers various and rewarding ways to participate.There are "really cool prizes" from groups like Patagonia along with groups/companies having experiences with their non-profit members, Van Keuren said. More information, along with how you can sign up is available online.

NYS Dept. of Agriculture expands program for SNAP recipients at farmers markets.

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:16:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Department of Agriculture is kicking off a new initiative to help families purchase food made by farmers right here in the state.Fresh2You doubles buying power for SNAP recipients and helps offset additional costs some families are facing because of inflation. The program also benefits local farms. "This new dollar for dollar match is going to allow farmers to offer more products to our families and allow families to purchase more healthy food for their own families," Richard Ball, NYS Agriculture Commissioner, said. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "I think it's very important that we reach out to these people because people have no other place to go for fresh produce," Ron Bulich, Owner of Bulich Creekside Farm, said. "I think it not only benefits us but it more so benefits them."SNAP dollars can be exchanged for FreshConnects checks and tokens and then used at a numbe...

Queens man accused of sexual abuse on Wilton bus

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:16:26 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Queens man was arrested and is accused of sexual abuse. Rajesh Kumar, 33, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to New York State Police, on April 6, around 10:45 p.m., troopers received a complaint of unwanted sexual contact on a mass transit bus in Wilton. Police say an investigation determined Kumar allegedly had forcible unwanted sexual contact with the victim. Kumar was arrested at Wilton State Police and was processed. He was arraigned at the Wilton Town Court and is held at the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 cash or a $20,000 bond.

Albany Police: Arrest made in Morris Street homicide

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:16:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department has arrested Isaiah Anderson, 37, of Troy, and charged him with one count of Murder in the Second Degree and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. Police say Anderson is responsible for the homicide on Morris Street on Sunday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At around 4:20 a.m. on Sunday, police located Alonzo Ford, 60, with multiple gunshot wounds inside a home on the 500 block of Morris Street. Ford was pronounced deceased at the scene.Detectives identified Anderson as the suspect and took him into custody on Tuesday. Police say Anderson and Ford are known to each other. On Wednedsay morning, Anderson was arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court and remanded to Albany County Jail.

Bethlehem Chamber golf outing scheduled in June

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:16:26 GMT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Attention all golfers! The 38th annual Bethlehem Golf Outing, typically held in the fall, is scheduled for June 6 at Normanside Country Club. Registration is $165 a golfer or $660/foursome for the team scramble, which includes golf with a cart, food, drinks, giveaways, and awards. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Not only will attendees enjoy a day of golf, but the outing also provides an opportunity to network with others and raise money with the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce for economic and community development. The event will feature a $25,000 hole-in-one contest and a $5,000 putting contest. Sponsors will offer samples on the course at four designated locations. Interested eventgoers can buy a super pass for $30/golfer or $120/foursome and enjoy additional perks during the round including a mulligan, stromboli (a length of yarn used to get closer to the hole when in need), putting contest atte...

Massive police response after Granite City school threat

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:16:26 GMT

GRANITE CITY, Ill. -- A series of false threats to Illinois schools has put administrators, police, and parents on alert. One threat in Madison County led to an immediate and massive response from police.Police vehicles are lined up along on Madison Avenue in Granite City, Illinois Wednesday morning. Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX Helicopter was over Granite City High School. Police vehicles can be seen blocking the entrances to the school. Several medical helicopters and a SWAT Team truck are on the school's campus. The school is on lockdown and no students or staff can be seen outside the buildings. Top story: Police officer’s gun and body armor stolen from his car A statement from Granite City Community Unit School District #9 says that they were alerted to a possible threat. They took immediate action to make sure that students at Granite City High School and Coolidge Junior High are safe. Students will be sent home and parents should wait for a notification to pick ...

Kim Gardner stands ground, calls effort to remove her from office 'frivolous'

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:16:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner called the latest effort to remove her from office "frivolous," politically-motivated and "not [for] legitimate purposes," according to new court documents. For the second time in as many months, Kim Gardner met a deadline Tuesday to respond to a petition from the Missouri Attorney General and refused to step down from office amid her response. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a writ of quo warranto against Kim Gardner in February, accusing her of neglecting her duties as circuit attorney. He amended his petition in late March to include additional allegations of neglect. Top story: Police officer’s gun and body armor stolen from his car Bailey says his office, over the past three weeks, has interviewed multiple witnesses, reviewed court files, and analyzed more than 30,000 documents and pieces of data from the St Louis City Circuit Court and the Comptroller’s Office. He says the amended 121-page petition asserts th...

Grab a Masked Singer happy meal toy before airing tonight on FOX

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:16:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - FOX 2 is teaming up with McDonald's's for a new, tasty way to enjoy The Masked Singer.You could find a plush version of your favorite contestant with your Chicken McNuggets or cheeseburger. Whether it's Rhino from season three, Ms. teddy from season seven, or Raccoon from season five.There are 12 toys to unmaskAlienRaccoonWhite TigerThing-A-Ma-JigMs. TeddyT. RexThe PrinceSpace BunnyPeacockRhinoYetiFoxThe limited-time Masked Singer happy meal toys are expected to be swapped out by the end of the month. Head to your local McDonald's soon if you want to add them to your happy meal toy collection.The Masked Singer is on Wednesday night on FOX.