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Eyes on Alabama: Texas set for future SEC clash

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:50:06 GMT

Austin (KXAN) - In their last year in the Big 12, Texas is 'Embracing the Hate,' according to head football coach Steve Sarkisian. The Longhorns are set to join the SEC next fall and have a future conference foe on the docket this week.The Longhorns opened the season with a 37-10 win over Rice at home, but now travel to perennial power Alabama for a ranked battle. Texas went toe-to-toe with the Crimson Tide a season ago in Austin, falling in the final seconds 20-19."I'm not big on moral victories," said Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian on what his team learned from the 2022 game against Alabama. "But I do think for some of the guys on our team it was like okay, continue to believe what we're doing. It's going to work."Texas will enter Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday in Tuscaloosa as a 7.5 point underdog, according to DraftKings. Alabama is quite used to being the favorite, something Steve Sarkisian knows awfully well.The Longhorns head coach came to Austin after being the Alabama offe...

Great Escape coaster earns an Olympic farewell

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:50:06 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Monday was a day that doesn't come often at Six Flags Great Escape. As visitors closed out the summer with roller coaster rides and eager waiting for the water park to open as temperatures brushed 90 degrees, one ride was in for its final day of service. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On Monday morning, a group of around 100 visitors were told it wasn't clear exactly when the ride would start operation for the day. Many Great Escape visitors and staff would tell you that such an occurrence was never uncommon for the Alpine Bobsled, a ride ending 25 years of service at The Great Escape this year. Even so, an eager crowd was happy to wait."We like to be there to say goodbye to a ride - especially a beloved ride," said Wade Abott, New York Regional Representative for American Coaster Enthusiasts. "It doesn't happen that often."Nearly 100 visitors from American Coaster Enthusiasts arrived at The Great Escape on...

Labor leaders, supporters celebrate Labor Day

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:50:06 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Labor leaders and supporters celebrated the holiday with a Labor Day picnic at Cook Park in the Village of Colonie. The annual event brought together union organizers and recognized those who are active in labor movements.Ibrahím Pedriñán is the President of the Albany County Central Federation of Labor and received the Union Leadership award. “We’re stronger together,” said Pedriñán. “As long as there have been workers there have been struggles for justice, for compensation for better wages for better working conditions.”He says the capital district is the most union dense county in the nation, with a 32.3 percent membership rate and its been growing in recent years.“Being the most union dense county in the nation, we realize we have a lot of power, and therefore we need to have a lot of responsibility,” said Doug Bullock of Albany County Central Federation of Labor says it’s been an active summer. “We have 911 strikes currently going on in t...

Police investigate robbery at Ben & Jerry's in Saratoga

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:50:06 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Amsterdam man has been arrested in connection to a robbery that occurred at the Ben and Jerry's in Saratoga Springs, according to police. Daniel McKay II, 40, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On September 3, officers responded to 34 Phila Street for a report of a robbery. Police say McKay allegedly told a store employee that he was robbing the store, and implied he had a gun, but no weapon was displayed. McKay then reportedly took a quantity of cash from the register and left the store. No one was injured during the incident. Troy man arrested in River Street homicide Following an investigation at the scene, police responded to a report of a robbery at the Malta Stewart's. Shortly thereafter, an officer was able to locate McKay on Route 9, who matched the description of the suspect from both robberies, and he was taken into custody. McKay was charged with two counts of firs...

Ferguson man charged after woman found dead in yard

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:50:06 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - A Ferguson man has been charged with the murder of a woman who was found dead overnight in a backyard.Just before 2:30 a.m. Monday, officers from the St. Louis County Police Department received a call to conduct a welfare check at a residence in the 7400 block of Blanding Drive, according to a probable cause statement.Officers discovered the body of a woman covered in plastic, as well as a bedsheet, a wheelbarrow, tree branches, and a comforter. You Paid For It: How Hazelwood got out of the financial hole The victim had suffered multiple blunt-force blows to the face and the back of her head.Detectives with the county's Crimes Against Persons unit interviewed Rodney Hubbard as a possible suspect. Police claim Hubbard made incriminating statements during the investigation, leading to his arrest.The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Hubbard with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and tampering with physical evidence. He remains jailed o...

5-year-old not wearing safety device killed in rural Missouri crash

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:50:06 GMT

RIPLEY COUNTY, Mo. - A five-year-old has died after the vehicle in which he was a passenger ran off the right side of the roadway, hit an embankment, and rolled over.The report from MSHP said the five-year-old girl was not wearing a safety device at the time of the crash. Colorado woman injured in boat explosion at Lake of the Ozarks The MSHP report said the crash occurred on Saturday, September 2, just after 5 p.m., about 5 miles south of Oxly in Ripley County. The Deputy Coroner transported the child to a funeral home in Doniphan.

PHOTOS: Annual Labor Day Parade in Louisville

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:50:06 GMT

People pack the streets along Main Street as they enjoy the Labor Day Parade on Sept. 4, 2023 in Louisville, Colo.

Storm, sneaky dog seen enjoying Metallica concert at SoFi Stadium, is back home

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:50:06 GMT

Storm, an adorable German shepherd that snuck out of her Inglewood home and enjoyed the Metallica concert at nearby SoFi Stadium, is back with her owners after a memorable adventure.Though it is unclear how exactly Storm got out of her home on Aug. 25, her owners were amused by her fun night out.“We don’t know how she got out, we checked our cameras and we didn’t see nothing,” owner Kathy Villa told KTLA.A German shepherd named Storm snuck out of her home near SoFi Stadium and made her way to a Metallica concert all by herself, the band said. (X/@metallica)She and Aribeth Hurtado found out the pup had gone to the heavy metal show like the rest of us: seeing the photo of Storm sitting among the crowd watching the band.“We were laughing,” Hurtado said. “We were like, ‘how did she get in the concert and actually sit in a seat? How did she get passed all of the security and the gate and the metal detectors and everything?’ And I’m pretty sure it was super crowded. So she probably just s...

Southern California city pushes for healthier checkout treats

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:50:06 GMT

A new ordinance passed by the Perris City Council aims to limit the amount of junk food displayed at the checkout aisles at grocery stores.City Council members passed Ordinance 1423 in February, and it went into effect in July.The ordinance requires grocers larger than 2,500 square feet to provide healthy food or beverage items as the “default” selection at checkout aisles, a news release said. California bill would ban the sale of Skittles, Hot Tamales & other food items While the new ordinance requires healthy food items to be more apparent to customers in grocery store checkout aisles, it doesn’t prohibit the store’s ability to sell junk food nor prohibit customers from purchasing such items.Public Health Advocates, a statewide advocacy group, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Inland Valley introduced and encouraged the initiative.“As a youth-serving organization, we are excited to see healthier options at checkout to help create a brighter and healthier future in Perris fo...

Los Angeles Football Club releases exclusive gear at Pacsun stores across the country

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:50:06 GMT

One of California's iconic retailers has partnered with one of the state's newest sports franchises for a line of exclusive merchandise that can be found in stores now.Los Angeles Football Club has released new items that are available only at Pacsun stores across the country.Pacsun is a California-based retailer that has been partnered with L.A.'s newest Major League Soccer franchise since May, with hopes of growing the popularity of soccer in the United States by "meeting consumers where they live" and providing clothing that lives on the intersection of fashion and personal interest. The two organizations have partnered on charity events and community projects throughout Los Angeles since announcing the collaboration. Pacsun has also been a presence at the team's Fan Fest events.As part of the partnership, the reining MLS Cup champions released an exclusive line of apparel that can be found both at the team store at BMO Stadium, as well as across the country in 100 Pacsun stores....