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'Critical Conversation' event to discuss climate change's impact on Midwest farming

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

CHICAGO — It's a complicated topic but one that can't be ignored: How will climate change affect the way you eat and the way you live?   The Illini Center in Chicago is set to take on the difficult questions during its fifth annual Critical Conversation event from Sept. 18-19.Maggie Monast, senior director of Climate-Smart Agriculture at Environmental Defense Fund, joined WGN Evening News at 4 p.m. on Wednesday to discuss the two-day event. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesWatch the full interview in the video player above.

Lake Mead's rise levels off after 5-month climb — 34% full as incredible water year nears end

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Leveling off after steady increases since early April, Lake Mead appears to have reached its peak for the year -- more than 22 feet above last year.That remarkable climb marks the end of a dizzying year and a half that brought us a body in a barrel, a speedboat sticking out of the lake bottom and at least 23 deaths just this year alone.And we could see it all happen again.Average daily levels computed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation show the surface of Lake Mead at 1,066.32 feet above sea level on Sept. 7. Since then, it has hovered around the same level and come down slightly, now at 1,066.25 feet as of midday Wednesday.Lake Mead's level compared to the previous five years. (U.S. Bureau of Reclamation)That beats forecasts from earlier this year when Reclamation said the lake would reach 1,065.59 by the end of September. It's always possible Reclamation might adjust operations in a way that increases the lake level this month. It's a simple equation: how much c...

Homicide investigation underway after body found at east Austin park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

Editor's note: The above video is KXAN's previous coverage from Sept. 12AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Thursday, the Austin Police Department said it was searching for a suspect after a man was found dead at an east Austin park on Monday.Shortly after 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a call from the Travis County Sheriff's Office after a body was found with gunshot wounds at John Trevino Jr., Metro Park, located at 9501 FM 969, according to police.Police did not identify the man Wednesday. APD investigating after body found at park TCSO received a call shortly after 7:15 p.m. reporting the body found at the park. However, the location of where the body was found was determined to be in APD's jurisdiction, according to a news release from APD.The victim was shot and killed by a suspect, who police said left the area, the release said. Detectives were still looking for the shooter on Wednesday, according to police. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2023? Anyone with any informat...

Austin approves measures to speed up airport expansion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today's top headlines for Sept. 14, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council approved Thursday two measures to help speed up expansion efforts planned at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.The first item centered on an update to AUS' master development plan. Following council's direction, the airport will be considered a single site to help provide "clarity for code reviewers" as they carry through project developments, airport officials explained during a council work session Tuesday. City officials break down 10 years of construction planned at Austin airport The second item approved by the council will permit AUS to pay for projects with cash upfront before later reimbursing those funds via revenue bonds.It comes as AUS tackles its first major improvements since 2018, and the biggest improvements in its existence. Jim Smith, AUS' interim executive director, said during the Tuesday work session construction on AUS will last ...

Pflugerville Connally's bounce-back season continues, hosts 3-0 Lampasas in KBVO Game of the Week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An undefeated Class 4A team is putting its perfect record on the line away from home against a Class 5A squad Thursday in the KBVO Game of the Week.Lampasas rang up 72 points against East View last week to notch its third consecutive win, and the Badgers will head down to The Pfield to take on Pflugerville Connally at 7 p.m. The Cougars enter the game 2-1 following a 56-42 defense-optional win over McCallum last week.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] and we'll get it on our websiteThe Badgers have outscored their opponents 152-60 to start the season 3-0 and racked up 664 total yards in the win over East View. Quarterback Reed Jerome threw for 293 yards, ran for 100 more and accounted for six touchdowns. He needed to have a huge game as his defense allowed nearly 500 yards of total offense to the Patriots.Connally, who finished 0-10 last season, is led ...

Fulton County man sentenced for running drug distribution conspiracy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 46-year-old from Johnstown was sentenced to 63 months in prison for running a narcotics distribution conspiracy in the Capital Region. Dion Underwood will also serve four years of post-release supervision. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Underwood admitted to supervising a conspiracy to distribute cocaine and heroin in Albany, Montgomery, and Schenectady Counties in 2021. Underwood forfeited $39,403 in proceeds that were seized by federal agents.

Glens Falls Symphony ready for "Musical Adventure"

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This year, the Glens Falls Symphony has something extra to celebrate. The orchestra's 2023-24 season marks its 40th anniversary - a landmark requiring a season of "Musical Adventure." Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hosted by the Glens Falls High School Auditorium, the Glens Falls Symphony has five concerts set between October and next May. This year's "Musical Adventure" theme provides the framework for compositions like "Short Ride in a Fast Machine" by composer John Adams, "Sea Pictures" by Edward Elgar, and much more. “For years, some dear friends in town on Christmas Eve would host a magnificent smorgasbord just like those they grew up with in their native Sweden," said symphony Music Director Charles Peltz. "An invitation to this was most coveted and the Peltz’s always hoped they would make the final cut. The counters groaned under the weight of food that was delicious but so varied – one wond...

Rotterdam Community Center to host grand opening

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Rotterdam Community Center will be hosting its official grand opening this weekend. The event is scheduled for September 17. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The concept of the community center came from a partnership between the Messiah Lutheran Church and the former Trinity Reformed Church during the COVID-19 pandemic, the two congregations having merged since. After receiving a grant from the Schenectady Foundation, the former Trinity site has been transformed into a state-of-the-art facility committed to providing the community with a space for nutrition security, mental health, wellness, arts, culture and self-expression. The grand opening will feature free food and games, as well as a performance of the National Anthem by local American Idol star Madison VanDenburg. Local leaders will also be in attendance, including Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara and Reverend Amaury Tañón-Santos of Sche...

New rules for repurposed WWII-era duck boats aim to improve safety on 16 in use after drownings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

Five years after 17 people died when a duck boat sank on a Missouri lake, the U.S. Coast Guard has issued new rules for the amphibious World War II vessels retrofitted for tourist excursions.But the new rules have limited impact: Only 16 applicable vessels are still in use.The interim rules posted Monday require removal of window coverings and canopies, or installation of a canopy that doesn’t keep passengers from escaping if the boat floods or sinks. The Missouri vessel, and an Arkansas duck boat that sank in 1999, killing 13 people, had overhead roofs or canopies that the National Transportation Safety Board warned could greatly increase the risk of passengers becoming trapped and drowning.The new rules also include requirements for passengers to wear personal flotation devices, requirements for alarms and pumps, and they strengthen inspection regulations.The rules apply only to repurposed World War II-era Army vessels now used for land-and-water tours — not newer vehicles bu...

'They knew better,' Mitt Romney blasts Josh Hawley, other GOP colleagues

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

WASHINGTON - Mitt Romney, the Republican Party's presidential nominee in the 2012 election and current U.S. Senator representing Utah, announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection as a senator next year. Along with his announcement came some critical comments about fellow GOP colleagues, including U.S. Sens. Josh Hawley (Missouri), Ted Cruz (Texas) and J.D. Vance (Ohio). Hawley was one of several U.S. Senators who objected to certifying results from the 2020 presidential election. Thousands stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 as Congress met to certify results in the election. Girl’s path to school: speeding cars, sex offenders, dangerous crosswalk Romney, after announcing his plans to not seek reelection next year, revisited some previous comments in which he called it "disingenuous" for Senators to challenge election results. When first asked about Hawley and Cruz, Romney offered these comments..."I really do believe many of the people in leadership, meaning elected offi...