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Calls grow for a ceasefire in Gaza

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:34 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - The White House says it's hoping a temporary ceasefire deal happens soon, this comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza grows more dire by the day.Negotiators are struggling to find a plan to pause the fighting that both sides will agree on."There is an immense amount of suffering inside Gaza," said National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.Israel says it will only agree to limited humanitarian pauses until all hostages are released.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the goal to defeat Hamas still remains.Thursday, the U.N.  reported more than 570,000 people inside Gaza are facing a catastrophic food crisis.International groups like the World Food Programme say a ceasefire is the only way to stop the suffering.

Two sisters sue City of Austin, APD officer after mother's fatal crash

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:34 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) --- Two sisters are suing the City of Austin and an Austin Police officer after a crash killed their mom. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Family sues City, APD officer in a wrongful death lawsuit following crash with officer Maria Casillas Reyes, 43, died at the scene of the crash on June 30 in the 13000 block of N. U.S. Highway 183 northbound after a collision with an on-duty APD officer, Alyssa Preuss, who was driving a marked patrol car. Preuss was injured in the crash and was taken to the hospital for treatment but has since been released, according to APD.Reyes' daughters, Ana and Breana Casillas, filed a vehicle collision and wrongful death lawsuit and are seeking $1 million in damages.'Never going to be the same'For many, the holidays are a time for loved ones to come together. But for the Casillas family, the person they love the most won't be there this year. "New Year's, Christmas-- anything coming forward is never going to be the same," Breana said.A police offic...

Texas family's home light show mistaken for aliens, draws out crowd

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:34 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Strange lights in the skies caused a bit of chaos in Georgetown this December, with some questioning if the unidentified lights could be aliens. There's been a lot of chatter about it on social media, but behind the lights isn't anything or anyone extraterrestrial. Rather, it's one man who loves Christmas (a lot) and is putting on the most elaborate light show he's ever done to date. Maugi Fenner captures strange lights, many of which were mistaken for aliens. (Photo by: Maugi Fenner)Chris Hartgraves family light show 2023 (Photo Courtesy: Chris Hartgraves)Chris Hartgraves family light show 2023 (Photo Courtesy: Chris Hartgraves)Chris Hartgraves family light show 2023 (Photo Courtesy: Chris Hartgraves)"I started planning for it the day after Christmas last year,'' Chris Hartgraves said. It's a carefully curated show that's grown over the last three years — an elaborate production with 13,000 lights. “Everybody knows I save up my vacation time, and they kno...

Round Lake man pleads guilty in stolen rims case

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:34 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- One of the suspects arrested in connection to stolen rims at Cole's Collision on North Greenbush Road in August pled guilty to the charge of criminal mischief in the second degree. Donald J. Koenig, 43, of Round Lake, will be sentenced on February 22, 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Koenig and his co-defendant Jamye Laque of Ballston Spa allegedly smashed the vinyl fence at Cole's Collision and stole around $1,100 worth of rims. The damage to the fence was estimated at around $2,800.The two were linked with prior thefts from the Cole's Collision in Wilton. Police say Koenig reportedly scrapped several vehicles and other items believed to be stolen.

Saugerties bakery closing, looking for new location

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:34 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Sina Clark opened up Violet's Bakery at 81 Partition Street in Saugerties in March 2020, right before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Now, the bakery is closing at that location. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to Clark, her lease is not being renewed and she hasn't found a new space to move into. The bakery's last day will be December 23 if she sells out of goods. If not, she'll be open December 24 as well."I'm not giving up hope by any means," Clark told NEWS10. "This is my dream to have my own business." Malta bakery closing its doors after 8 months Named after her daughter, Clark originally started as an at-home bakery, selling her products for wholesale and at farmer's markets. She may start taking private orders and baking out of her home again until she finds a new location.While she's looking for a new space to open Violet's Bakery, Clark said she'll have to find a part-time job. Ideally, she ...

State of emergency declared in Glenville after explosion

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:34 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Glenville Town Supervisor Chris Koetzle has declared a state of emergency following the explosion that occurred Thursday night after a tractor-trailer carrying compressed fuel hit the Maple Avenue Bridge. Residents are asked to avoid the area of Glenridge Road, Maple Avenue, and Alplaus Avenue as an active investigation is underway. Authorities gave an update on the situation Friday morning. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Supervisor Koetzle is making the town's senior center available to those who have been displaced from their home due to the explosion. The state of emergency gives the town the ability to respond to the scene, provide resources over an extended period, support first responders, and waive certain administrative procedures to speed up the response.

Authorities speak on bridge strike in Glenville

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:34 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Firefighters and first responders responded to an explosion and fire on Maple Avenue in Glenville. Pictures and video from the scene show a large fireball at the Maple Avenue Bridge after it was hit by a large vehicle. Authorities spoke on the explosion at 10 a.m. See the entire press event in the accompanying video.

Animal Medical Center talks signs and symptoms to watch out for during Christmas

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:34 GMT

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - When it comes to furry friends and the holidays, Dr. Jennifer Pearl with the Animal Medical Center told FOX 2 that they tend to see a good deal of drop-ins due to holiday-related incidents.As a need for sheltered dogs to find homes persists, Pearl says that there are certain things to be aware of before bringing home any furry friend. With Christmas dinners sparing leftovers, she shared that its important to think twice before feeding your dog, cat, or other animal table scraps. To avoid feeding animals harmful foods, you can check out a list of foods that are okay for ingestion and others that could end up doing more harm than good. St. Peters man catches state record fish from Missouri River In addition, Dr. Pearl says one other holiday horror that can seriously harm our furry friends is Christmas decorations and ornaments. Often times, she explained that there can be signs that your animal has ingested something it shouldn't, including a loss of appetite...

Denver Sheriff Department’s Mounted Posse suffered loss of 3 horses in 2023

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:34 GMT

First, the Denver Sheriff Department’s Mounted Posse lost Ghost.That was in February.Then Bing Bong died in July. And on Nov. 13, Phantom passed away.All three horses died of colic, an illness that is the leading cause of death in horses, in the same year. The three horses belonged to two sheriff’s deputies who volunteered their animals and their time to the department’s ceremonial mounted patrol, and now they are raising money to cover veterinary bills via GoFundMe campaigns.Bing Bong not only served in the mounted patrol unit with his owner, Deputy David Mangels, but he also was a therapy horse who worked with Mangels’ wife, Shelby Mangels.“Both Deputy Mangels and Bing Bong worked very hard to represent the department in such a positive light and excelled tremendously,” the deputy’s GoFundMe page says.The Denver Sheriff Department’s operations chief, Vincent Line, denied The Denver Post’s request to interview the deputies about...

Public blows the whistle on alleged free-speech violations at Temecula school board meetings

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:34 GMT

The Temecula Valley Unified School District board is facing controversy yet again, this time being accused of using a soccer-style yellow/red card system to stifle public comment in violation of the First Amendment and California's open meetings law.Upneed Dhaliwal and Julie Geary have filed suit against the district, the board and President Joseph Komrosky individually after he "repeatedly ordered numerous members of the public, including Plaintiffs, removed from Board meetings when they were not engaged in disruptive conduct," the plaintiffs said in a lawsuit filed on Thursday.The lawsuit was first reported by Seamus Hughes' Court Watch. Conservative member leaves Temecula school board As part of what the plaintiffs called "an innovative approach to expelling members of the public from open Board meetings," Komrosky allegedly instituted the new rules in June."What I’m gonna do tonight, we’ll do something new to save time," the lawsuit quotes Komrosky as saying. "If I give you th...