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Have recent weather extremes impacted Texas citrus production?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After a devastating freeze in 2021, Texas citrus growers are sharing some surprising news with this year's harvest -- optimism. Two years ago, the historic winter storm that crippled the state was said to have killed or damaged approximately 10% of citrus trees, or 24,000 acres. Fast forward to this year, experts say surviving trees are showing good results.Meteorologist Kristen Currie spoke with Dr. Juan Anciso, a professor with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, to see how recent weather extremes, like the 2021 freeze and ongoing drought, have impacted Texas citrus production.Below is a transcript of their conversation. Edits have been made for clarity.Kristen Currie, KXAN News: We have some good news when it comes to Texas citrus production in this upcoming harvest. Joining me today is Dr. Juan Anciso with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Dr. Anciso, talk to me a little bit about what happened in the past with the winter storm and maybe some of damage it did to o...

Rough water on Wisconsin lake a factor in drownings of two Blaine teens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

Strong winds and rough water are thought to have contributed to the Friday drownings of two Blaine teens in western Wisconsin, the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office said.Just after 5 p.m. Friday, Burnett County Dispatch received multiple 911 calls about two missing swimmers on Lipsett Lake in Rusk Township. Responding agencies used air and water drones, underwater radar, boats and divers.Grace Rhine and Kyree Shaw, both 18, were found in 15-20 feet of water. Life-saving measures were unsuccessful and both were pronounced dead at the scene. A third person was hospitalized and later released.“There was a strong wind and choppy waters which is believed to have contributed to the drownings,” the sheriff’s office said in a Monday statement. “Our hearts go out to the friends and family of Kyree and Grace.”Shaw graduated in June from Spring Lake Park High School, where he played football and basketball. Rhine graduated from Blaine High School in June.“Kyree’s charming nature won the hearts o...

Comedian Hasan Minhaj to perform in Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Comedian Hasan Minhaj will perform at the Palace Theatre in Albany on Saturday, October 14, at 7 p.m. Tickets for his show "Off With His Head" will be available to the general public online starting at 10 a.m. on Friday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Minhaj gained much notoriety when he was the senior correspondent for the popular show "The Daily Show" from 2014 to 2018. He's starred in his own specials for Netflix such as "Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King" and "The King's Jester." His series "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj" on Netflix won an Emmy Award, a Peabody Award, and more. In 2023 alone, he was in the movies "No Hard Feelings" and "Haunted Mansion." In 2019, he was listed on Time's "100 Most Influential People."

Kington man guilty of strangulation, assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Kingston man pleaded guilty to strangulation and assault on Friday. William Knox III, 29, faces five to seven years in state prison on each charge. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to the Ulster County District Attorney's Office (UCDA), Knox was first charged with acts of domestic violence against his ex-girlfriend in February and March of 2022. The UCDA says he choked the victim in front of her 4-year-old child, causing injury and loss of consciousness to the victim. While at the Ulster County Jail, the UCDA says he assaulted a corrections officer, resulting in more charges. He is scheduled to be sentenced on January 11, 2024. VT man pulled over, arrested on active warrant “Sadly, we so often see victims of domestic violence keeping quiet about the abuse they endure," said Jenna Hastings, the lead prosecutor in the case. "The victim in this case has shown incredible strength and courage. She des...

Pittsfield mechanic wins $1 million on scratch ticket

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - A man from Pittsfield is a winner in the Massachusetts Lottery’s “50X Cash” instant ticket game. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to the Massachusetts Lottery website, Shorn Victor, a mechanic from Pittsfield, has claimed a $1 million prize (before taxes) in the Lottery’s “50X Cash” instant ticket game on August 24th. Victor chose the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes). He plans to use his winnings to buy a house.The winning ticket was sold at Costanzo’s Package & Variety located at 180 Onota Street in Pittsfield. The store clerk told Victor that a big winner was recently purchased from dispenser #34. Victor bought two tickets from dispenser #35, one of which was the $1 million winner.The store receives a $10,000 bonus for the sale of this ticket. “50X Cash” tickets are $5 each and two $1 million prizes remain.

Police: Troy murder suspect arrested by U.S. Border Patrol earlier this year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The man accused in a fatal stabbing in Troy was also arrested by U.S. Border Patrol Agents earlier this year. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! 20-year-old Carlos Corrales-Ramirez was arrested Sept. 3 and charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of 28-year-old Jario Hernandez-Sanchez. He was arraigned Sept. 4 in Troy City Court and charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault. Steven Barker, Assistant Chief of Police, confirmed to News10 Corrales-Ramirez was also arrested earlier this year by U.S. Border Patrol in connection to a stabbing in Maryland. Great Escape coaster earns an Olympic farewell Barker said Troy Police have been in contact with federal law enforcement throughout the investigation, which is still ongoing.Corrales-Ramirez is currently being held in Rensselaer County Jail. News10 has reached out to the U.S. Border Patrol press office for further information.

Crestwood man convicted of mutilating, killing neighbor's dog

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Crestwood man was recently convicted of mutilating and killing his neighbor's dog several years ago. John C. Ross III, 63, was found guilty of animal abuse and weapons charges in a bench trial Friday. Call for Help closure has East St. Louis mothers crying for aid According to charging documents, the dog was stabbed to death on Sept. 7, 2019, in the 9700 block of Greenview Drive.Investigators say the victim’s dog, Teddy, wandered onto Ross’ property. Ross walked over to Teddy, grabbed the dog by the scruff of the neck, and began stabbing him. The owner rushed Teddy to an animal hospital, but the dog had lost too much blood and had to be put down. Prosecutors say it was "proved beyond a reasonable doubt" that Ross used a weapon in an "angry or threatening manner" to repeatedly stab his neighbor's dog. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Network outages continue for several Illinois hospitals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

O'FALLON, Ill. - It's been more than a week since one notable Illinois health care first started dealing with a major technology system outage. After Labor Day weekend, network outages continue to impact facilities operated by the ‘Hospital Sisters Health System,’ or HSHS. The group has multiple facilities in Illinois and Wisconsin, including St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon.  Call for Help closure has East St. Louis mothers crying for aid An online post from HSHS says a system outage has temporarily taken virtually all operating systems offline. The outage involves websites, internet service, telephones, and computer applicationsAccording to a Facebook post Tuesday, the outages at St. Elizabeth's were deemed to be "unplanned" and have not yet been resolved. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell, known for the ubiquitous pop-rock hit “All Star,” dies at 56

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

LOS ANGELES — Steve Harwell, the longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated pop rock band Smash Mouth that was behind the megahit “All Star” has died. He was 56.The band’s manager, Robert Hayes, said Harwell “passed peacefully and comfortably” Monday morning surrounded by family and friends at his home in Boise, Idaho. The cause of death was acute liver failure, Hayes said in a statement.Smash Mouth is also known for hits including “Walkin’ on the Sun” and “Then The Morning Comes.”“Steve Harwell was a true American Original. A larger than life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle,” Hayes said. “Steve should be remembered for his unwavering focus and impassioned determination to reach the heights of pop stardom.”“His only tools were his irrepressible charm and charisma, his fearlessly reckless ambition,” Hayes said, adding: “Steve lived a 100% full-throttle life. Burning brightly across the universe before burning out.”“He will be greatly missed by those who kn...

More SAG-AFTRA members to vote on possible strike, this time against video game makers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

A new branch of the actors' union SAG-AFTRA may be joining the strike lines during what's become known as "hot labor summer."Video game actors — known in union parlance as interactive media — are voting on a potential strike authorization against some of the biggest businesses in the industry, the union said in a Friday statement.Affected video game companies include Activision, Disney, Electronic Arts (commonly known as EA), Epic, Insomniac and WB Games.The union's contract with those businesses expired almost a year ago, though it was temporarily extended for negotiations. Workers’ holiday brings more action for ‘hot labor summer’ Those talks have not produced a new deal, prompting SAG-AFTRA to "have a member-approved strike authorization in hand when bargaining resumes on Sept. 26," the statement said.Similar to the requests of other SAG-AFTRA members and writers, video game workers want better pay and protections against the "unrestrained" use of artificial intelligence."Once ...