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Pilot program brings private security to Republic Square

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:07 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Republic Square is the latest location downtown to implement private security.The pilot program, run by the Downtown Austin Alliance, began Oct. 1. Security guards monitor the park from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. It will run through March 31.KXAN is speaking with the Downtown Austin Alliance this morning about how the program is going. Check back for updates.Private security elsewhere downtownIn August, a group of businesses near Sixth and Brazos Streets pitched in to hire private security to patrol during the day. They monitor the intersection from the corner to the alleys. “The best news I’ve heard in four years,” Jesse Fortney, owner of Gnar Bar, said. Gnar Bar is near the intersection where security guards are patrolling.KXAN spoke with one of the guards off camera, who said their primary goal is to break up large groups of people experiencing homelessness who gather on the street.The Austin Police Department said it has been made of “several areas where quality-of-life ...

Law enforcement to ramp up patrols for Halloween

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:07 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Law enforcement agencies statewide are increasing patrols to crack down on impaired driving around Halloween. The enforcement initiative will run from October 27 through Halloween. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Last year, New York State Police issued 11,601 tickets around Halloween and arrested 189 individuals for DWI. Troopers responded to over 1,000 accidents statewide, which included three fatalities.During the enforcement initiative, motorists can expect to see more sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols. State Troopers will also be on the lookout for motorists using their phones while driving. Furthermore, law enforcement agencies will conduct underage drinker enforcement details statewide, targeting the illegal sale of alcohol to minors.Police advise Halloween eventgoers to exercise caution when attending parties and costume events. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggests follo...

Restaurant Week returning to Saratoga County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:07 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Discover Saratoga's 18th Annual Restaurant Week is set to return from November 6 to November 12. Participating restaurants will have prix fixe menus ranging from $25 and $35 three-course dinners to $15 lunch specials. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Saratoga Restaurant Week is a significant annual event designed to promote and generate business for Saratoga County restaurants," said President of Discover Saratoga Darryl Leggieri. "We encourage you to support our local restaurants and their staff by trying a new place to eat or revisiting a favorite. Enjoy a meal and explore our area's unique local businesses, attractions, shopping, and more."Participating restaurants$15 LunchBread Basket Bakery, 65 Spring Street in Saratoga SpringsHattie's Chicken Shack, 3057 Route 50 in WiltonPJ’s BAR-B-QSA, 1 Kaydeross Avenue West in Saratoga Springs​The Mill on Round Lake, 2121 Route 9 in Round LakeThe Coa...

Chuck your post-Halloween pumpkin in Lake George

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:07 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Every year on the weekend after Halloween, Adirondack Brewery on Route 9 likes to make a mess. This year, the annual Pumpkin Chuckin' event will see a full medieval village come to life in Lake George. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Pumpkin Chuckin' gives the community a chance to dispose of decaying Jack-o-lanterns in style. Visitors are invited to bring their festive pumpkins to be added to a huge pumpkin drop - replacing a catapult used in prior years. Once they dispose of their carefully-made Halloween decor, attendees can enjoy food, drink, and entertainment."This started mainly with catapulting pumpkins," said Adirondack Brewery Owner John Carr. "It’s grown into an event that mixes a medieval village with dancing witches, and more. Now we have more than double the amount of vendors this year."The post-Halloween magic is exactly as Carr calls it. This year's Pumpkin Chuckin' features an intera...

12 years later: Remembering David Freese's Game 6 heroics

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's been 12 years since David Freese earned his place in St. Louis Cardinals lore, playing hero twice in an epic comeback that paved the way to the Cardinals' most recent World Series title. On Oct. 27, 2011, the Cardinals returned home for Game 6 of the 2011 World Series, trailing the series three games to two and just one loss away from their season ending. That night, they also came within one strike of the season ending - not once, but twice. Even in the face of adversity, the 2011 Cardinals proved to be a resilient bunch capable or miracles. St. Louis overcame an 11.5-game deficit in mid-August to claim the National League's final postseason spot on the last day of the regular season. Yadier Molina’s new comments shed light on potential reunion David Freese, a then 28-year-old third baseman raised in suburban St. Louis, kept the magic going when the Cardinals needed it most. Heading into the ninth inning of Game 6, the Cardinals trailed the Rangers by a score of ...

This Illinois town ranks among America's 'most haunted'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:07 GMT

ALTON, Ill. – Nestled on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River, Alton has a rich history and a reputation for being one of the most haunted towns in America. This eerie distinction has even attracted the attention of the popular TV show "Ghost Adventures," which explored the enigmatic Mineral Springs Hotel. In fact, Alton holds the 10th spot on the list of the most haunted towns in America, according to TheTravel.com. While the Mineral Springs Hotel is famous for its haunting, Alton has more to offer in the realm of the supernatural. Here are some of the top haunted locations in Alton:McPike MansionFirst Unitarian ChurchMilton SchoolAlton City CemeteryOld Alton PenitentiaryEnos SanitariumAlton has fully embraced its haunted heritage, and visitors have the opportunity to explore it through various haunted tours. Alton Odyssey Tours, established in 1992 by local psychics Antoinette and Marlene Lewis, offer an array of experiences for ghost enthusiasts. These tours include Trolley...

Waterton Canyon to close Thursday for maintenance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:07 GMT

Waterton Canyon is scheduled to be closed on Thursday, Nov. 2, for maintenance.Denver Water crews will be making improvements to a water distribution pipe in the canyon, so the parking lot and the canyon itself will be inaccessible, according to a news release.“As a working facility, there are times when operations and maintenance projects create unsafe conditions for the public, prompting us to close trail access,” said Brandon Ransom, manager of recreation at Denver Water. “In this case, the project requires the use of a helicopter to bring in the appropriate equipment, and it is in everyone’s best interest that we close trail access for the day.”The canyon is set to reopen the next day.Hikers and bikers on the Colorado Trail will also need to seek alternative access points on Thursday, Nov. 2.Related ArticlesOutdoors | Denver Water to raise rates in 2024 to pay for reservoir expansion, lead pipe replacement

Editorial: Fact checking the dubious Proposition HH claims

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:07 GMT

Sneaky mailers that imitate an official notice from the government opposing Proposition HH arrived in mailboxes last week, claiming that the ballot question, if voters say yes, would take away TABOR refunds, forever.The truth is tax refunds from the state — required under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights — are likely to continue indefinitely as long as the state’s economy keeps pace with inflation and population growth plus the 1% increase in authorized state spending under Proposition HH. State economists are predicting growth in the state’s revenue with a stable economy and hefty TABOR refunds getting paid out for a decade to come, even with Proposition HH.Americans for Prosperity sent out a duplicitous letter intended to replicate the TABOR refund checks that come in the mail, but it was just a campaign ad intended to drive home the point that Proposition HH will reduce TABOR refunds. The check was for $0. The big problem, however, is that even if Propo...

Live Updates | Investigators find note to son at a home associated with Maine mass shooting suspect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:07 GMT

By The Associated PressAt least 18 people were killed in shootings at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night, sparking a massive search for the suspect. Late Thursday, heavily armed law enforcement backed by a police helicopter had surrounded a home and told anyone who might be inside to surrender, but authorities eventually left without indicating anyone had been taken into custody. On Friday, investigators continue to work at the two shooting scenes and divers are expected to join the effort along the Androscoggin River, near where the suspect’s car was found. Follow for live updates.— Here’s what we know about the suspect and where the shooting happened.— Family members confirmed the deaths of the shooting victims. — Social media posts spread an incorrect photo of the Maine suspect.— Maine passed a law to try to prevent mass shootings, but some say more is needed.— The shooting is the 36th mass killing in ...

Cruise suspends all driverless operations nationwide after California revokes license

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:07 GMT

Cruise, the autonomous vehicle unit owned by General Motors, is suspending driverless operations nationwide days after regulators in California found that its driverless cars posed a danger to public safety. The California Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the license for Cruise, which recently began transporting passengers throughout San Francisco, this week.Cruise is also being investigated by U.S. regulators after receiving reports of potential risks to pedestrians and passengers. GM’s Cruise autonomous vehicle unit agrees to cut fleet in half after 2 crashes in San Francisco “We have decided to proactively pause driverless operations across all of our fleets while we take time to examine our processes, systems, and tools and reflect on how we can better operate in a way that will earn public trust,” Cruise wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday night.The choice to suspend its driverless services isn't related to any new on-road incidents, Cruise add...