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First look at Lyric Opera's production of 'West Side Story'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with some of the cast of the Lyric Opera's new production of "West Side Story" that opens next week.The show features almost 100 artists who will perform on the massive Lyric Opera stage.Dean interviewed stars Yurel Echezarreta, who plays Bernard, and Amanda Castro, who plays Anita. Watch the interview in the player aboveGet Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

LIVE: Recommended Project Connect light rail plan unveiled

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The transportation entity tasked with constructing Austin's Project Connect mass transit system unveiled Tuesday which light rail route they want to see built in the capital city.The Austin Transit Partnership is recommending Austin's initial light rail system runs from 38th Street down south to Oltorf Street, as well as southeast to Yellow Jacket Lane. The 9.8-mile route would feature 15 stations and service an average ridership upwards of 29,000 people per day, if adopted.ATP Project Connect Light Rail RecommendationDownloadThe recommended route's sticker price comes in between $4.5 billion and $4.8 billion, with possible Phase 1 buildout points to Crestview in the north and the airport to the southeast, depending on costs and available funding. Future light rail extensions post-Phase 1 could carry the two-line system to the North Lamar Transit Center and Stassney Lane, with southern stops proposed at St. Edward's University and the South Congress Transit Center. ...

Austin police searching for suspects who stole Kia, crashed it, then stole 2 other cars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 23, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Police Department officers are looking for the suspects of two cases of car thefts that happened consecutively in March. According to APD, officers responded to an auto theft call on Saturday, March 18, at 5:44 a.m. in the 3700 block of Werner Avenue. Police said two suspects broke into a Kia Soul and drove away in it. The next day, APD officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 2000 block of Alamo Street, where they found a white Kia Soul crashed into a home. Suspect running away after crashing a stolen Kia Soul into a house on Alamo Street. (Photo courtesy: Austin Police Department) Stolen Kia Soul (Photo courtesy: Austin Police Department) Stolen Kia Soul (Photo courtesy: Austin Police Department) The crash site is about a mile away from the area the car was stolen from Werner Avenue. Surveillance video posted on APD's YouTube shows one of the suspects running aw...

NOAA releases Texas summer weather predictions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – This summer is shaping up to be a hot one in Texas. In its long-range weather outlook for June, July and August, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts most U.S. states are leaning toward a hotter-than-average summer – and Texas is no exception. The temperature map (below) is lit up in shades of orange and red. The darker the color, the higher the probability of above-normal temperatures. Summer forecast released: When do 100º days begin? Texas summers are usually hot, but this year may be even more blistering. Most of the state is "likely" to see above-normal temperatures, according to the outlook. The highest chances are found in the western edge of the state, near El Paso, where the heat can be scorching even in a normal month. The average high in El Paso in June is 98 degrees. The predictions for this summer's precipitation are more of a toss-up. Most of the Lone Star State has equal chances of above-normal and below-normal rainf...

East Greenbush Fire Company warns residents of increased activity

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- East Greenbush residents should not be alarmed by the presence of fire departments around the town on Tuesday night. According to the East Greenbush Fire Company, they will be performing drills with mutual aid companies. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The participating fire departments will also utilize hydrants near the Town of East Greenbush Highway Garage on Gilligan Road, Schodack Plaza near Tractor Supply, and the area of Empire State Blvd. in Schodack Center. Travelers in those areas are asked to use extra caution.

Poughkeepsie PD investigating fatal motorcycle crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that took place on Monday around 5:29 p.m. A 23-year-old Poughkeepsie man, whose name was not released by police, was pronounced dead on the scene. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say a Toyota SUV collided with a 2003 Honda Motorcycle driven by the 23-year-old. The crash took place on State Route 55 at the intersection of Machester Road.Police say the Dutchess County Medical Examiner's Office pronounced the man dead at the scene. Members of the Arlington Fire Department, Mobile Life Support Services, and the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office responded as well. Two deputies shot executing search warrant in Clifton Park This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to call the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit at (845) 790-4685.

Schenectady felon sentenced for possessing firearms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man with previous felony convictions was sentenced to 46 months in prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm. Larry Peterkin, 40, admitted to possessing a 9mm Springfield Armory pistol and a .25-caliber Raven Arms MP25 pistol with a partially destroyed serial number on November 14, 2021. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At that time, Peterkin had several prior felony convictions. Under federal law, the convictions prevent Peterkin from lawfully having guns. Peterkin was also ordered to serve a 3-year term of supervised release after serving his prison sentence.

Support local food pantries and get a free car wash!

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Do you need a car wash and would like to support a good cause? On June 3 and 4, head over to the Hoffman Car Wash with non-perishable food items for a free Ultimate car wash! Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Food donations will help local food pantries provide much-needed assistance to those in need. This year's pantry recipients include:The Anchor Food Pantry (East Greenbush)Bethlehem Food Pantry (Delmar) Captain Community Human Services (Clifton Park)Franklin Community Center (Northline Rd.)The Food Pantries of the Capital District (Central, Village, & Albany-Shaker)Fulmont Community Action Agency (Amsterdam & Gloversville)Hope 7 Food Pantry (Troy)Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (Albany)Loaves and Fish Food Pantry (Vestal & Front St.)Northeast Regional Food Bank (Circle & Route 7)People’s Place (Kingston)Rome Food P...

#GetTheLeadOutAlbany launched Tuesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Water Department launched a new community dashboard for Albany residents to familiarize themselves with all aspects of the Lead Service Replacement Program, including the status of the pipe material in their own home. The dashboard, also known as #GetTheLeadOutAlbany, is available online. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In 2019, the City of Albany launched a grant program that covers up to $2,000 of the full lead service replacement cost. Since then, more than 700 full lead services have been removed as part of this program. Albany continues toward its goal to replace the remaining 12,000 lead services, most of which are privately owned, by 2034. Free water is provided by the Albany Water Department to households with a water sample that tests high for lead (above 10 ppb). “The Albany Water Department has been a national leader in helping educate and assist our residents to remove their ...

PHOTOS: A tree grows in Glens Falls for Arbor Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The city of Glens Falls celebrated trees, nature, and ecological conservation last weekend in recognition of Arbor Day. At Sagamore Street Park, the city and the Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District planted a sugar maple - the official state tree of New York. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! A new sugar maple tree was planted at Sagamore Street Park on Friday in the city of Glens Falls, N.Y. The tree was planted in cooperation between the city and the Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District. (Photo: City of Glens Falls/Facebook)A new sugar maple tree was planted at Sagamore Street Park on Friday in the city of Glens Falls, N.Y. The tree was planted in cooperation between the city and the Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District. (Photo: City of Glens Falls/Facebook)A new sugar maple tree was planted at Sagamore Street Park on Friday in the city of Glens Falls, N.Y...