Home

More women join lawsuit against Texas for its abortion ban

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:25:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — While training to be an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fort Worth, Dr. Danielle Mathisen learned she was pregnant. Her initial excitement sharply turned to heartbreak when she discovered 18 weeks into her pregnancy that her baby had no formed brain structures, only one kidney and a hole in the spine. Mathisen’s doctor told her that the baby was unlikely to survive or would suffocate upon delivery. Mathisen and her husband decided to have an abortion. MORE: Women sue Texas over abortion ban, say it risked their lives After learning Colorado clinics were inundated with Texans, Mathisen traveled with her husband to New Mexico, where she received an abortion. Kristen Anaya, also from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, went to the hospital when her water broke just over 16 weeks into her pregnancy. At the hospital, Anaya began presenting with symptoms of sepsis — spiked fever and uncontrollable shakes — but because the baby still had a heart, the hospitable could not p...

LIVE: Samsung, Taylor ISD break ground on career and technical education center

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:25:21 GMT

TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) — Samsung and leaders from the Taylor Independent School District will break ground Tuesday afternoon on a Career and Technical Education center. It's expected more details will be shared of an expanded partnership between the company and school district. Taylor ISD finds success with Samsung internship program This groundbreaking comes after an already successful partnership between Samsung and Taylor ISD. The company has an internship program with Taylor High School, where students get a first-hand look at the world of tech.Construction is underway on Samsung's multi-billion dollar semiconductor plant in Taylor. State leaders announced two years ago the project would come to Williamson County. At that time, Gov. Greg Abbott said the facility will create more than 2,000 tech jobs, thousands of indirect jobs and a minimum of 6,500 construction jobs.

Manslaughter arrest in death of hockey player from Minn. whose neck was cut with skate blade during game

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:25:21 GMT

By BRIAN MELLEY (Associated Press)LONDON (AP) — Police in England arrested a man Tuesday on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game.Johnson, 29, was playing for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers on Oct. 28 when he was struck by an opponent’s skate blade in the Elite Ice Hockey League game at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.South Yorkshire Police did not name the suspect or provide his age. He was in police custody.Matt Petgrave, 31, who plays for Sheffield, was the other player involved in the grisly incident that reverberated around the hockey community and led to moments of silence in the NHL.Video of the incident shows Johnson skating with the puck toward the Steelers net. Petgrave skates toward Johnson and collides with another Panthers player. Petgrave’s left skate kicks up as he begins to fall and the blade hits Johnson in the neck.Both players land on the ice. Petgrave immedi...

Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at Empire State Plaza

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:25:21 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — With fall foliage in full swing, It’s not even thanksgiving yet it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. A 5600 pound, 38 foot Norway Spruce in Waterford arrived in Albany to adorn empire state plaza.MORE NEWS from NEWS 10Around 8 o'clock this morning the tree was chopped at the stump and lifted onto a flatbed truck.It was a lot of action for the suburban subdivision in Waterford where the tree originated. A circus of media cameras and construction crews came to collect the tree that will go from shading a family of five to shining for thousands.Husband and wife Homeowners Nick and Christina Stack watched as the tree at arrived as a plant in a cup 34 years ago was carried away.“It was given to my mother by my late aunt as a gift when I was born so it's about 34 years old. We're excited to share it with everyone" said Nick. “I'm really excited. I am really excited to see you through the eyes of my kids because they really excited for Christmas” Added Chris...

Amtrak service to Albany to return this week: Mayor Adams

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:25:21 GMT

NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City Eric Adams believes the Amtrak train service will be partially back up and running by Thursday. Services between Albany and New York City were suspended due to structure issues with a privately owned, non-Amtrak garage located above the Empire Line tracks in New York City. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Reported structure issues included two gaping holes in the concrete and subpar beams. The city shut down the parking garage.Amtrak stated on Monday that they are working with the builder owner and the NYC Department of Buildings to restore service as soon as possible. Amtrak has not yet commented on when train service to Albany is expected to return.Mayor Adams added he expects the Amtrak Empire Service to be fully operational by Friday. Anyone who has had their travel impacted can call 800-USA-RAIL to have cancellation fees waived.

Police seek assistance in locating a missing person

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:25:21 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Rensselaer Police Department is seeking assistance locating a missing person. Police say Richard Ody was last seen on November 8. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A missing person report was filed on November 13. Police believe Ody could be in need of medical attention. Anyone with information about Ody or his whereabouts is asked to contact the Rensselaer Police Department Detective's Office.

Quick Response holiday lights display opening for 23rd year

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:25:21 GMT

ROUND LAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Quick Response, a damage recovery company, is set to open “Santa’s Playland,” its annual holiday lights drive-thru display, at 2077 Route 9 in Round Lake. The free display runs from November 22 through January 6. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Christmas is Quick Response owner Vince Laurenzo Sr.’s favorite holiday, and this event takes about two months to set up, according to the Quick Response website. The displays include the Candy Factory, Tumbling Gingerbread Men, Santa’s Sleigh with Reindeer Team, Busy Elves, and A Patriotic Salute.New this year, Quick Response will be doing $100 nightly giveaways with a winner drawn each night the lights are open. You can visit the Quick Response Facebook page for more details on the giveaways when they are released. Burger King with modern design opens in Bennington Drivers are encouraged to tune in to 88.5 FM when going through the display. Santa Cla...

The 2023 list of St. Louis lakes stocked with rainbow trout

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:25:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The Missouri Department of Conservation is now stocking St. Louis area lakes with rainbow trout. Nearly 40,000 trout will be stocked in the lakes from November until February. This is an annual program to encourage fishing in the state's more urban areas.The fish are going into nine St. Louis City and County lakes, Union City Lake in Franklin County, and five lakes in the August A. Busch Conservation Area in St. Charles County. Gendron Lake, Jefferson Lake, and Wild Acres Park Lake won't be stocked due to ongoing renovation projects. Unusual burglary leaves St. Peters business owners stunned Between November and the end of January, some lakes are catch-and-release only, and some are catch-and-keep. After February 1, trout may be harvested from all lakes.Anglers ages 16-64 need a Missouri fishing permit. Anyone wanting to keep trout must also have a trout permit, regardless of age.St. Louis area lakes stocked with winter trout in 2023:Carondelet Park Boathouse Lake in...

Missouri and Kansas governors commit to #DisagreeBetter

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:25:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Republican Missouri Governor Mike Parson and Democratic Kansas Governor Laura Kelly have joined the National Governors Association's Disagree Better initiative. The governors recently met over Kansas City BBQ to discuss areas of agreement and how to handle disagreements constructively.Parson highlighted previous collaborations to benefit the Kansas City Region and emphasized the importance of showing that even in disagreements, they can find common ground. Kelly stressed the need to work across state and party lines for the region's economic growth."In 2019, we came together to end the Kansas City Border War and to support the relocation of two key USDA agencies to Kansas City. In 2021, we collaborated on the National Security Crossroads initiative. While there are plenty of things we do agree on, we understand that there are plenty that we don't too. As the 2024 election cycle heats up, we want to show the people of Missouri and Kansas that even when we disagree, we ca...

Sammy Hagar coming to St. Louis next summer

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:25:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar will be stopping in St. Louis for his 'Best of All Worlds' Tour next summer. The Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre is hosting one of the 28 shows on Saturday, August 31. Tickets go on sale starting Wednesday, November 15, at 10:00 a.m.The tour is following the success of 'The Collection II,' topping charts. The October 6 release features four remastered versions of the four straight #1 albums during the Hagar era of Van Halen.'Best of All Worlds' Tour ScheduleJul. 13: West Palm Beach, FL - iTHINK Financial AmphitheatreJul. 14: Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre        Jul. 16: Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre                             Jul. 19: Charlotte, NC - PNC Music PavilionJul. 20: Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube LiveJul. 22: Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center                     Jul. 24: Bridgeport, CT - Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater                  Jul. 26: Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Cente...