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Court spares life of bear that killed runner in the Alps

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:28 GMT

ROME (AP) — A ruling by an administrative court in Italy’s Alpine region on Friday spared, for now, the life of the bear who fatally attacked a runner last month.The brown bear, identified as Jj4, was captured on April 18 following an intensive, two-week, hunt launched after a 26-year-old local man was killed while running on a mountain trail.The court panel in the city of Trento requested more details about the dynamics of the attack by the 17-year-old female bear and thus suspended an order by local authorities to have the animal euthanized. The suspension lasts until June 27. But the bear's fate might not even be decided then, since a hearing was set for Dec. 14 to decide the merits of animal rights advocates' proposals to transfer the bear to a refuge — just where is unclear — where the animal wouldn't be a danger to humans.The Italian agency ANSA also said the court concluded that more details from the autopsy of the runner were needed before any decision comes on the bear’s fa...

Like the idea of owning a lighthouse? US is giving some away

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:28 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Ten lighthouses that for generations have stood like sentinels along America's shorelines protecting mariners from peril and guiding them to safety are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government.The aim of the program run by the General Services Administration is to preserve the properties, most of which are more than a century old.The development of modern technology, including GPS, means lighthouses are no longer essential for navigation, said John Kelly of the GSA's office of real property disposition. And while the Coast Guard often maintains aids to navigation at or near lighthouses, the structures themselves are often no longer mission critical. Boomers and millennials fight for homes as housing market cools Yet the public remains fascinated by the beacons, which are popular tourist attractions and the subject of countless photographers and artists.“People really appreciate the heroic role of the solitary lighthouse keeper,” he s...

At least 10 people remain missing in Lake Travis, including this widow's husband

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:28 GMT

A photo of the new boat Manuel Salas purchased after his wife encouraged him to, "do something for you." (Courtesy Rose Ann Salas)AUSTIN (KXAN) — It was Cinco de Mayo, and newlyweds Rose Ann and Manuel Salas planned to take their new boat out on Lake Travis for the first time, before heading to a family party in Elgin later that day. The couple got married just three months earlier after a courtship Rose Ann described as a "whirlwind" romance where Manuel "swept me off my feet."During the time they were dating and engaged, Rose Ann, 48 at the time, said Manuel, 54, would often look at and talk about boats. After seeing and hearing him do this for years, she encouraged him to go through with getting his own."'You always take care of everybody else,'" she recalls telling him. "'If you want the boat, you should get the boat. You should do something for you once in a while.'" Diver uncovers lost watches, a sunken plane & missing people in the depths of Lake Travis Rose Ann said th...

APD: One man stabbed on CapMetro Bus, one person in custody

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police said a man was stabbed on a Cap Metro bus Thursday night in south Austin. One person is in custody. According to APD, the stabbing was reported at 10:46 p.m. at South Congress Avenue and College Avenue. That is just north of Oltorf Street.According to Austin-Travis County EMS, paramedics took two patients to the hospital, one with serious injuries, the second with non-life threatening injuries. APD said one of the people taken to the hospital may have been the suspect in the incident. In April, Austin Police said a man was detained after stabbing a driver on a CapMetro bus in downtown Austin. Police said the woman was taken to the hospital with a non-life threatening injury, and CapMetro later confirmed she was released.

Austin airport expects record-breaking number of summer travelers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The scene at Austin-Bergstrom International airport on the first day of Memorial Day weekend could have been described as controlled chaos, with long lines at security checkpoints stretching outside of the terminal. The most shocking scene for many travelers Friday morning was how long the line was for TSA Pre-Check. Many travelers who have the green pre-check mark on their boarding pass, like Kirsten Chapton and her family, are accustomed to getting through security in a fast pace. Passenger growth at Austin’s airport is hitting forecasts five years ahead of schedule But the pre-check line was wrapping around outside the terminal. "Never seen it like this," Chapton said as she and her family waited to catch their flight for a wedding. It is days like this, the kickoff for summer travel, that are the reason behind why AUS is recommending travelers show up at least 2.5 hours early for domestic flights, and three hours early for international flights. Expect a reco...

Wildfire seasons are expanding for much of the country

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The length of a given wildfire season is increasing for much of the country. The largest increase is occurring in the west, especially in the southwest during its increasingly hotter summers. Weather conditions with low humidity, extreme heat, and strong winds are all conducive for the spread of fire. A single day with all of these ingredients combined is considered a 'Fire Weather Day.' Our partners over at Climate Central looked at climate data at weather sites across much of the nation over the course of 50 years. What they found is that overall, 'Fire Weather Days' are increasing across the majority of the nation with an increase of +2 days for us here in Austin. Protecting your home from wildfires However, that number drastically jumps upwards the further south or west you head in the state. South Texas is seeing a jump in up to a 13-day increase over the course of 50 years while portions of West Texas has seen an alarming jump of 58 more 'Fire Weather Days.' ...

Large police presence at Albany hotel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — There was a large police presence Friday morning at the Extended Stay Hotel on Washington Avenue. A spokesperson for Albany Police told NEWS10 they were helping the U.S. Marshals capture a wanted man. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The spokesperson believes the suspect was wanted for something outside the Albany area. It is unclear how long police will be in the area near the hotel. This is a breaking news story. Stick with NEWS10 both on-air and online as we work to learn more.

NYSP: Drunk wrong-way driver stopped on Northway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:28 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Early Sunday morning, Troopers in Wilton responded to the report of a wrong-way driver on the Northway in Saratoga Springs. They spotted a car in Wilton matching the description, driving northbound in the southbound lanes. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Troopers were able to stop the car before anyone got hurt. According to police reports, Kathryn G. Stuthmann, 24, of Hudson Falls was behind the wheel. She was arrested at the scene and taken back to the state police barracks in Wilton for processing. Stuthmann blew a 0.18% Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) at the barracks, police said. She was charged with driving while intoxicated and ticketed for her alleged wrong-way driving. Teen struck by car on Washington Avenue in Albany Stuthmann was released on an appearance ticket. She is due back in Wilton Town Court on June 13.

$400,000 in watches stolen in St. Louis jewelry heist

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A Tulsa businessman tells FOX 2 that he’s the victim of a St. Louis high-dollar jewelry heist.Detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed more than $400,000 worth of watches were stolen from the man’s hotel room at the Embassy Suites near America’s Center in downtown St. Louis.“I’m going to be honest with you. I believe this was planned,” Rion Woodiest said. “I really believe this was some kind of jewelry heist.”Woodiest grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois, until his family relocated to Tulsa when he was in high school. After serving seven years in the Army, he went into business four years ago. Ideal Memorial Weekend: Perfect Weather Ahead He sells high-end jewelry, including gold, platinum, and diamond watches.The five stolen watches were Cartier, Rolex, and Audemar Piquet models.The Embassy Suites hotel was like a second home, he said.Woodiest has stayed there more than 600 nights in recent years as he travels for his three businesses: jew...

Yacht remains stuck in the Mississippi River near St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS – As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the U.S. Coast Guard has some safety tips and reminders for anyone planning to head out on the water."The river's always changing. There's constant shoaling," said Lt. John Hancock, U.S. Coast Guard.One hidden danger in the Mississippi River – chevrons. Earlier this week, a yacht from Florida struck a chevron south of the McKinley Bridge and began to take on water. Two men were rescued. As of Thursday afternoon, the boat remains lodged on that chevron.Chevrons are U-shaped rock structures that are built parallel to the flow of the river.Memorial Day weekend is a big weekend for boaters, not only on the river but also on the lakes. The Coast Guard said those can be dangerous waters if you're not prepared. Mother of 10 among three killed in St. Louis County car crash "Anytime you're transiting the river, the bottom of the river is constantly changing," Lt. Colby LaDuque, U.S. Coast Guard Chief Enforcement Officer, said. "And so, it's h...