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Rainy day activities: Eco-friendly, recycled kid crafts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:49:23 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Keeping kids entertained can be a challenge, especially with a rainy forecast like the one we have this weekend. And while a new toy from the store typically ends in fun and excitement, there are more resourceful modes of play that can be just as fun and exciting!So how do you promote engagement, sustainability and enjoyment without ever leaving the house? Meteorologist Kristen Currie spoke with educators at the Sylvan Learning Center to get some ideas on homemade, eco-friendly kid crafts using materials you probably already have at home.Below is a transcript of the interview. Edits have been made for clarity.Kristen Currie, KXAN News: We are talking about fun, eco-friendly activities we can do to get the kids involved. Joining me today is Allison, Susan and Alex with the Sylvan Learning Center. This is really exciting and something so easy to do with things we already have around the house. What activities do you have to encourage parents to get involved with their...

How to find out if your pipes are lead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:49:23 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - North Country communities are getting on top of lead pipes - and making sure homeowners don't have any. This week, municipalities in Warren County are asking their residents to take a close look at what's bringing the water in and out of their taps and tubs. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to a 2021 lead and copper rule revision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water system operators nationwide have to take inventory of the materials used in water pipelines within their areas of service. The EPA requires the replacement of lead pipes in areas where they're still in use, and needs to know where they are. “The goal of this effort is to make sure that the water pipelines connected to our homes are safe," said Glens Falls Acting Chief Water Plant Treatment Operator Don Coalts. "Thankfully we have good, clean water here in Warren County that does not contain lead, and ensuring t...

Annual St. Sophia Greek Festival returns to Albany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:49:23 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The annual celebration of Greek culture is returning to Albany at the St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church from May 19 to 21. The three-day festival features performances by Greek dancers in traditional costumes, Greek music, tours of the church, and more! Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Food lovers will have the opportunity to purchase a plethora of authentic homemade Greek food including baklava, souvlaki, moussaka, and pastichio. There are three food menus available. Click on the following links to see the bakery menu, the foods available in the tent, and the indoor menu.The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. on May 19, noon to 10 p.m. on May 20, and noon to 6 p.m. on May 21. Admission costs $3 per day. Children under the age of 12 are free. Parking for the event is free. There will be a shuttle service from the Center for Disability Services on Manning Blvd. A map of the festival can be found here.

SP: Whitehall duo trespassed, had stolen property

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:49:23 GMT

GRANVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two Whitehall residents were arrested on Friday, with one allegedly possessing part of a firearm reported stolen from the Vermont State Police in 2014. Shaun Symons, 45, and Jennifer Decker, 32, both face charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say on May 5, around 9:13 a.m., they responded to a property on County Route 12 in Granville for reported trespass. Upon arrival, police found both Symons and Decker in a car on the property.Police say Symons and Decker reported the car was having a mechanical issue. Upon further investigation, police say they determined the two didn't have permission to be there and had stolen construction supplies from the property. DEC: Injured hiker carried over a mile to ambulance Police also say Symons possessed part of a firearm reported stolen from the Vermont State Police in 2014.Symons Charges:Fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property (two cou...

Woman arrested in Cherokee Street shooting, man still wanted

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:49:23 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One woman accused in one of two Cherokee Street shootings over the weekend is now behind bars. Police arrested Amber Booker, 33, in the investigation into a shooting Saturday evening as a Cinco de Mayo festival was wrapping up for the day. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has identified another person of interest in this case, though has not yet disclosed their identity. St. Louis man says American Airlines lost prosthetic leg, won’t reimburse him The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the 2700 block of Cherokee Street. Police say a woman was shot in the leg and the man suffered a graze wound to his upper thigh. Both victims were hospitalized, but are now in stable condition. Investigators say the victims were standing near an intersection and observing a fight amongst some men when one suspect began waving a handgun around. During the incident, Booker reportedly fired a gunshot. Prosecutors have not yet issued charges to Booker, though police ...

2022 Miss Missouri competition winner and FOX alum Mikala McGhee previews 2023 pageant

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:49:23 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The crown was back in town Wednesday morning.FOX 2 alum and Miss Missouri Mikala McGhee returned to the studio to speak with Tim Ezell and Amelia Mugavero about what she's been up to and what's to come this year. St. Louis man says American Airlines lost prosthetic leg, won’t reimburse him McGhee shared her thoughts during the crowning moment of winning the 2022 Miss Missouri USA competition. She also expressed her joy in speaking to locals about their goals and ambitions.She's now preparing for the 2023 Miss Missouri USA competition, that takes place Sunday, May 21, in Branson, Missouri.

Teen shot, run over by car at Canoga Park gas station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:49:23 GMT

A teen boy is in critical condition after he was shot and run over by a car at a Canoga Park gas station early Wednesday morning.The unidentified victim, who was initially thought to be a man but was later determined to be a boy about 17 years old, was with a friend when they pulled up to an Arco gas station at Vanowen Street and Independence Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. At the gas station, the friends got involved in an argument with a group of four or five men who were in a white Charger and a white BMW, police said.A man was shot and run over at a Canoga Park gas station on May 10, 2023. (KTLA)After a shooting at a nearby gas station, what is believed to be the vehicle the victim arrived in was found peppered with bullet holes on May 10, 2023. (KTLA)After a shooting at a nearby gas station, what is believed to be the vehicle the victim arrived in was found peppered with bullet holes on May 10, 2023. (KTLA)After a shooting at a nearby gas station, what i...

Adam Stott on Using A.I to Start Your Dream Business

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:49:23 GMT

In today’s fast-paced business world, leveraging technology is crucial for staying ahead of the competition. Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a revolutionary opportunity to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and drive growth. Adam Stott, a renowned business expert, offers a unique opportunity for business owners to harness the power of AI to supercharge their profits and save hundreds of hours every month.The Promise of AI for Business The impact of AI on business is unparalleled. By automating routine tasks, improving marketing campaigns, and enhancing decision-making, businesses can significantly increase efficiency and drive growth. However, many business owners are still uncertain about how to leverage AI to their advantage. This is where Adam Stott comes in, offering a free 1.5-hour virtual training session to provide an in-depth understanding of AI’s potential, even for those without prior tech skills or experience. Through this training, business...

Tabloid group admits and apologizes for unlawfully gathering info on Prince Harry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:49:23 GMT

By BRIAN MELLEY | Associated PressLONDON  — The publisher of British tabloid the Daily Mirror has acknowledged and apologized for unlawfully gathering information about Prince Harry in its reporting, and said it warrants compensation, at the outset of the prince’s first phone hacking trial Wednesday.The admission was made in court filings outlining Mirror Group Newspapers’ defense.The group continued to deny that it hacked phones to intercept voicemail messages, and said that Harry and three less-well-known celebrities brought their claims beyond a time limit.But it acknowledged there was “some evidence of the instruction of third parties to engage in other types of UIG (unlawful information gathering) in respect of each of the claimants,” which includes the Duke of Sussex. It said this “warrants compensation” but didn’t spell out what form that might take.“MGN unreservedly apologizes for all such instances of UIG, and assures the claimants that such conduct will never be repeated,”...

Los Gatos moves to make a name for itself as tourist destination

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:49:23 GMT

Catherine Somers has always wanted Los Gatos to be seen as a tourist destination. But by the time the town council came around to her vision—approving $88,000 last week to fund the town’s Visitor and Information Center, social media and marketing—it was too late for her and the Chamber of Commerce she oversees as executive director. Somers is stepping down on June 30, and the rest of the Chamber’s three-person staff is set to leave this summer.“We were totally surprised,” Somers said of the allocation. “We weren’t even going to say anything this year because of the budget constraints. They never really listened to us before.”Somers said there’s no bad blood between the Chamber and the council, and that the increase in funds will help the new executive director, who has not yet been hired, start with a clean slate.“With that validation and with the new executive director starting here, it really does open the doors for more collaboration with the town staff,” Somers said. “I th...