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SH-71 westbound reopened after hours-long closure due to deadly crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:07:32 GMT

Note: the above video shows coverage of the crash from 8:46 a.m. Thursday. AUSTIN (KXAN) — A person died after a rollover crash on State Highway 71 near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Thursday morning. The westbound lanes of the highway were closed for more than five hours due to the crash. The highway was fully reopened around 10:15 a.m.Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media at 5:07 a.m. that medics pronounced an adult patient dead on the scene. The westbound lanes of the highway near Brandt Drive were closed for several hours and impacted airport traffic. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, or AUS, said on social media that traffic exiting the airport was backed up and caused back-ups for those dropping off travelers. At one point, trams were taking people from the roadways to the terminal. "One thing that's notable too about this is that the crash impacted traffic into those morning rush hour times, as well as Thursday morning, airport time. So Thursday morning...

AUS prepares for a busy October with ACL, Formula 1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:07:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin-Bergstrom International Airport said Wednesday it wants passengers to get ready for bigger-than-normal airport crowd sizes in October as the city hosts large events including Austin City Limits and Formula 1. According to AUS, more crowds are expected in 2023 because approximately 5% more airline seats are for sale compared to last year and the new international destinations and airlines that have popped up at the airport in 2023. AUS said passengers should plan for extra crowds on the following days:Sunday, Oct. 8; Monday, Oct. 9; and Tuesday, Oct. 10 for ACL Weekend OneSunday, Oct. 15; Monday, Oct. 16; and Tuesday, Oct. 17 for ACL Weekend TwoThursday, Oct. 26; Friday, Oct. 27; Sunday, Oct. 29; and Monday, Oct. 30; Tuesday, Oct. 31 for Formula OneThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screens all bags, so passengers can get familiar with the TSA's packing guidelines to avoid delays for themselves and fellow passengers.Firearms are st...

Big Game Bound: Cowboys visit 49ers in key NFC clash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:07:32 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – There are two unbeaten teams and two winless teams entering Week 5 of the NFL season.One of the teams still looking for its first victory kicks off this week’s schedule as the Bears (0-4) visit the Commanders (2-2) on Thursday Night Football, while one of the teams aiming to stay perfect wraps up the weekend with the 49ers (4-0) hosting the Cowboys (3-1) on Sunday night.The prime-time battle between two of the favorites in the NFC is “Big Game Bound’s” marquee matchup this week. Kate Rooney, who’s on the Niners’ beat for KRON in San Francisco, joins host Chris Hagan to preview the game.BGB also hears from Buffalo linebacker Terrel Bernard before the Bills head to London for the league’s second international game of the year. Sean Payton weighs in with his Broncos set to host the Jets after he made disparaging remarks about his predecessor, New York offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, during the offseason.Plus, Jarret Payton gives his weekly picks. The “Son of Swe...

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: October 6-8

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:07:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The weekend is almost here! From Jurassic World Live Tour to Amsterdam's WishFest to Downtown Troy Chowderfest, there are a myriad of things happening on October 6, 7, and 8. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, October 6Opening night for Castle of Terror, Armory Studios in Schenectady, various times. You can buy tickets on the Armory Studios website.Jurassic World Live Tour, MVP Arena in Albany, 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website.Flip Circus, Crossgates Mall, show at 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Flip Circus website.Garlic Festival, Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers Market in Warrensburg, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.What the Constitution Means to Me, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on theREP website.Hudson Valley Dance Festival, Historic Catskill Point, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. You can b...

St. Louis CITY SC playoff tickets go on sale next week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:07:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis CITY SC is playoff-bound in its inaugural season. For fans hoping to enjoy their historic run up close, it's time to plan ahead. Playoff tickets will be in high demand, and ticket sales will open to the general public next week. CITY SC announced single-game playoff tickets will be available on Oct. 13 via the team's official ticket carrier, SeatGeek.com. Attorney general urges Tyson Foods to sell two southern Missouri plants CITY SC recently clinched the top seed in the Western Conference, which potentially sets the team up for several home playoff matches. The first round of playoffs will consist of a best-of-three series format. CITYPARK is expected to host the first game sometime between Oct. 29 and Nov. 1. They will host the winner of the Audi MLS Cup Playoff Wild Card match, either the eighth- and ninth-seed team in the West. “Our fans made CITYPARK one of the most feared atmospheres in MLS, selling out every home match and making it known as one of t...

Missouri Powerball player wins $50,000 prize

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:07:32 GMT

POTOSI, Mo. -- A Powerball player won a significant prize in Potosi. A ticket purchased at the Casey's on Missouri Street matched four of the five white ball numbers and the Powerball for the September 16th drawing. This is the 49th Missourian to win a $50,000 Powerball prize in 2023.The Associated Press reports that the Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.4 billion after no players matched all six numbers and hit it rich. The winning numbers announced Wednesday night are: 9, 35, 54, 63, 64 and the Powerball 1. Attorney general urges Tyson Foods to sell two southern Missouri plants Players will next have a shot at the Powerball jackpot Saturday night. No matter how large the prize grows the odds stay the same. It’s those odds of 1 in 292.2 million that make the jackpot so hard to win.The $1.4 billion jackpot is for a sole winner who takes an annuity, paid annually over 30 years. Winners choosing the cash option would receive an estimated $643.7 million.

$1 million ticket sold in Colorado in Wednesday Powerball drawing, jackpot surges to $1.4 billion

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:07:32 GMT

A $1 million ticket was sold in Colorado for Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, but no jackpot winners mean the grand prize has now surged to the game’s third largest prize.The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.4 billion for the next drawing on Saturday night. The jackpot has a cash value of $643.7 million.The Powerball drawing on Wednesday night produced more than 3.2 million winning tickets across the country, including seven tickets that matched all five white balls to win $1 million prizes.As well as the Colorado ticket, two $1 million tickets apiece were sold in California and Texas and one apiece in New York and Pennsylvania.Three more tickets, from Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Texas, matched the five white balls and included the Power Play feature to increase their winnings to $2 million.Four Colorado tickets also won smaller $50,000 prizes.Saturday’s estimated jackpot ranks as the third largest in the Powerball game and fifth largest among U.S. lottery ja...

Sixers players on being challenged by CU Buffs coach Deion Sanders: “We love that”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:07:32 GMT

FORT COLLINS — When in Memphis, you see Elvis. When in D.C., you see Lincoln.When in Colorado?You see Coach Prime.“It was really cool, yeah,” Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris said of a Sixers team dinner with new CU Buffs football coach Deion Sanders on Tuesday night in Boulder. “We were all there asking questions and getting to understand his mindset and how he’s been so successful in his career and his coaching career.”As part of training camp activities at CSU’s Moby Arena this week, the Sixers held a players-only meal to get an audience with Sanders, whose 3-2 Buffs visit Arizona State (1-4) on Saturday in an effort to snap a two-game losing skid.Of course, because it’s Coach Prime, Sanders’ social media team had cameras at the ready, and a series of Deion quotes to the Philly players went viral on Twitter late Tuesday night.Especially the part where Coach Prime appeared to jab reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid about the big man...

Funeral for slain sheriff's Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer to be held Thursday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:07:32 GMT

Funeral services for slain Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer will be held Thursday in downtown L.A.Clinkunbroomer, 30, was fatally shot on Sept. 16 outside the Palmdale Sheriff's Station when a gunman pulled up alongside his vehicle and opened fire, killing the eight-year veteran of the sheriff’s department.Services are scheduled to be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels at 555 West Temple Street. Clinkunbroomer family ‘shocked’ by decision not to seek death penalty Law enforcement and personnel from local, state, and federal agencies will be in attendance. The sheriff's department stated they “lament the loss of a beloved grandson, son, sibling, fiancé, and treasured friend.”Clinkunbroomer, affectionately known as “Clink,” came from a legacy of service. His father and grandfather both served with LASD.  The young deputy had gotten engaged within days of his ambush-style killing.  Services for Clinkunbroomer will be live-st...

Model killed in downtown Los Angeles was pregnant

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:07:32 GMT

Loved ones of a model who was found brutally killed in her downtown L.A. apartment are still distraught as they've received no answers about her death so far.Nearly a month after the body of Maleesa Mooney, 31, was found inside her apartment on the 200 block of South Figueroa Street, her family said they’ve been mostly left in the dark with no suspect information being released to them.Mooney was an expectant mother and an aspiring model and real estate agent when she died.“It’s honestly so stressful,” said Jourdin Pauline, Mooney’s sister. “I have thousands and thousands of scenarios in my head of what could have happened because we don’t know.”Pauline said she’s frustrated as she’s been waiting weeks for answers about her sister's murder sister since Sept. 12.“This person is still out there and the police are not telling us anything,” Pauline said. “What is the hold up? What did the guys see? Can you share it with us? Suspects? Surveillance video that you do have? Show us somethin...