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Here's everything you need to know for Austin's New Year celebrations

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:35:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin will be kicking off the new year in style, with a free, family-friendly night full of festivities as we welcome 2024.Thousands will pack Auditorium Shores as the calendar changes to a new year, with the event beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31. A countdown to a fireworks show begins at 11:55 p.m.This year, Austin will play host to CNN's New Year's Eve coverage, broadcast live on the network from 11:30 p.m. as the Central Time Zone approaches midnight.The Band of Heathens will headline the night of entertainment. Food trucks and beverage vendors will also be on site. Austin weather history: The hottest, coldest and wettest New Year’s Eve and Day Here's everything you need to know if you're planning on joining the fun.Schedule of events7 p.m. — Park grounds at Auditorium Shores opens, with an opening musical act beginning soon afterMusical performances will continue through the evening, including from The Suffers and The Band of Heathens11:55 p.m. — Countd...

5 things to know this Tuesday, December 26

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:35:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Tuesday! According to Meteorologist Kevin Appleby, a Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through at least 9 a.m. this morning. Make sure to give yourself some extra time and space this morning to get around on the roadways. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Today's five things you need to know features a woman who was shot in Albany on Christmas Day, an arrest made in an Albany homicide case, and a TAKE 5 winning ticket sold in Cohoes.Woman shot in head in Albany on ChristmasA woman is in critical condition after being shot in Albany on Christmas. According to the Albany Police Department, the shooting happened on the 700 block of State Street.Police make arrest in North Lake Ave homicide caseA 40-year-old woman from Albany was arrested in connection to the fatal stabbing on Saturday. Police identified Vanesia Brundage as the suspect in the homicide and arrested her for second-degree murder.Police place pedestri...

Capital Region gas prices continue to fall

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:35:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Gas prices in the Albany area have fallen 3.5 cents over the past week, according to GasBuddy. The average price of gas in the Capital Region is now $3.30 per gallon. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Prices in the Albany area are 20.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and 10.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy, the cheapest station in Albany was priced at $2.95 per gallon while the most expensive was $3.69 per gallon. The lowest price in New York State on Sunday was $2.49 per gallon while the highest was $4.39 per gallon.The national price of gas has fallen 2.9 cents in the past week for an average of $3.07 per gallon. The national average is down 13.8 cents per gallon from a month ago and is 1.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. Woman shot in head in Albany on Christmas Historical gasoline prices in Albany and the national averageDecember 26, 2022: $3.40/g (U.S. Average...

Millions boarding flights ahead returning holiday travel week

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:35:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Millions of people are boarding flights and heading home after a big week of holiday travel.Being one of the busiest travel times of the year, travelers heading back into St. Louis are looking forward to a much easier and quicker pass through the airport.Between arrivals and departures, the number of flyers coming through Lambert at the end of last week nearly hit 1,000 on Friday, with flight officials even urging those flying to arrive at the airport hours in advance. This Tuesday morning, as people head home from the holidays, it's looking like a much easier travel day. 300 new Illinois laws take effect in 2024 – Here are five worth knowing So far, only eleven flights at the airport have been cancelled within the last 24 hours. That's just in St. Louis, but in total, we're learning there's been about an 11% decline in flight activity nationwide since last week. KATL in Atlanta, seeing the worst of it as we speak.An easier trip back home could be because some air...

Domestic dispute leads to double shooting in Wood River, Illinois

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:35:39 GMT

WOOD RIVER Ill., - An apparent domestic violence situation ends with two men shot in Wood River, Illinois.Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter, Nic Lopez, captured footage of the scene. According to the police, after a man assaulted a woman, she went to her parents' house and they called 911. Human remains found in Missouri pond likely belong to man missing since 2013 Before meeting with the police, the woman's dad went looking for the man who allegedly assaulted his daughter. When the police got there, they found both the father and the man shot on North 6th Street between East Acton and Lorena.The severity of the victim's injuries is still unknown. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Recycle your Christmas tree across the St. Louis area

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:35:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Christmas has come and gone, and when you're ready to take down that live Christmas tree, there are plenty of places across St. Louis where you can get rid of it.'Gateway Disposal STL' will offer Christmas tree disposal to people who live in Florissant through January 15. The city of St. Louis is also recycling trees for free through January 9. 300 new Illinois laws take effect in 2024 – Here are five worth knowing Locations include Forest Park, O'Fallon Park, and Carondelet Park. Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.Remember to remove all decorations and do not drop them off in a trash bag or plastic tarp. Wreaths and pine roping are also not accepted.

Gateway Arch extending holiday hours this week

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:35:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Gateway Arch is operating with extended holiday hours this week.It will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. starting this Tuesday through Saturday. The visitor's center will close early on New Year's Eve at 4:00 p.m. Human remains found in Missouri pond likely belong to man missing since 2013 The Arch features new and improved lighting these days. It's not only energy efficient but also better for migratory birds.The system will cut power consumption by 60%, and it will make the Arch appear brighter.

Crews investigating I-270 at Page Ave. rollover crash

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:35:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A two-car crash took place on Interstate 270 north at the Page Avenue exit in west county.One of the vehicles rolled over. Four lanes of the interstate were closed for a time while police investigated the crash. 300 new Illinois laws take effect in 2024 – Here are five worth knowing It's unclear if the people inside the cars were hurt. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Person shot while driving in north St. Louis, crashes into parked cars

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:35:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A driver was shot overnight in the O'Fallon neighborhood of north St. Louis.It happened around 2:45 a.m. on San Francisco Avenue at Turner Avenue. The man was shot while driving. Human remains found in Missouri pond likely belong to man missing since 2013 His car crashed into several parked cars. He was taken to the hospital in serious condition.

3 U.S. service members hurt in Iraq attacks; Biden orders retaliatory strikes

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:35:39 GMT

(NewsNation) — The United States carried out retaliatory strikes on Christmas Day on three facilities "used by Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups," in Iran following a series of attacks that left three U.S. service members injured — one critically, according to a statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin. U.S. personnel were targetted Monday morning in what Austin described as a series of attacks in Iraq and Syria by "Iranian-sponsored militias, including an attack by Iran-affiliated Kataib Hezbollah" on Erbil Air Base. Local lottery player wins over $2 million on Christmas President Joe Biden was briefed on the attack Monday morning and following a call with Austin and members of the National Security Council, he ordered strikes "against three locations utilized by Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups focused specifically on unmanned aerial drone activities," according to NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson.Austin described American military retaliat...