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Kristen's Classroom: Types of clouds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:31:31 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Clouds take on the form of all shapes and sizes - some fluffy, others wispy, and the mean ones - tall and dark. We can use clouds to help tell us what kind of weather to expect that day.In today's episode of "Kristen's Classroom," Meteorologist Kristen Currie discusses various cloud types and the weather they're associated with. AT-HOME EXPERIMENT:Supplies needed:cotton ballsglue stickglitter glue (optional)markerpaperApply glue to the paper, and use the examples in the video to make different cloud types using the cotton balls. Use a gray marker or glitter glue to color the bottom of clouds capable of precipitation.

Samsung announces $3.7 million commitment to UT for semiconductor ecosystem

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:31:31 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Samsung Austin Semiconductor on Friday morning announced a $3.7 million investment to the University of Texas for Central Texas' semiconductor ecosystem. Samsung said in a social media post the money will "bolster semiconductor ecosystem in Central Texas." The announcement was made during UT's Semiconductor Day, which is a full day of open forums bringing together industry leaders, academia, government officials and students to discuss the semiconductor industry, innovative research being done on campus, and the opportunity for Texas to continue its leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, according to a release.According to UT, the partnership includes funds for recruiting and supporting undergraduate and graduate students to study semiconductor manufacturing in the Cockrell School of Engineering and other majors across UT, as well as research and development support and upgrades to lab facilities. UT said in a release the partnership will "elevate UT’s semicondu...

Loons set to bring in Caden Clark from RB Leipzig

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:31:31 GMT

Minnesota United has wanted Caden Clark for years and the Medina, Minn., midfielder will soon be on his way to his hometown club.Clark has been an RB Leipzig player in the German Bundesliga since 2022, but will go on loan to Danish second-division side Vendsyssel FF until the end of 2023.Then Clark will join MNUFC for the 2024 season, a source confirmed to the Pioneer Press that MNUFC and Clark have agreed to terms and are still awaiting a singed transfer from Leipzig. The transfer fee has not been shared.Clark has been training with MNUFC since last week.This story will be updated. It was first reported by Manuel Veth of Forbes and Transfermarkt.Related ArticlesSoccer | Emanuel Reynoso ties Darwin Quintero as Loons leading scorer in 3-0 win Soccer | U.S. men’s national team shares intriguing roster for St. Paul friendly in September Soccer | Loons likely to be without Bongi Hlongwane for ‘important’ game against last-plac...

Timothy Taylor appears in court

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:31:31 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Timothy Taylor appeared in Schenectady County Court for a status update. He's charged with the murder of his ex-wife, Tishawn Folkes-Taylor, burglary and tampering with physical evidence. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The court will review requests for DNA by the District Attorney’s Office and an order of protection on Sept. 8. The judge set a date to review motions for Nov. 11 at 9:30 a.m. Taylor is also accused of killing his wife in Brooklyn, that court case is also currently playing out in Kings County. 

Fishkill man arrested on child pornography charges

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:31:31 GMT

FISHKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Fishkill man was arrested on Thursday following a child pornography investigation. Efrain Negron, 28, faces four counts of possession of a sexual performance by a child. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! New York State Police say the investigation began after receiving a tip. Members of the State Police Wappinger Bureau of Criminal Investigation determined Negron was in possession of child pornography. Negron was issued an appearance ticket to return to the town of Fishkill Court on September 12 at 9 a.m.

Frankie Bird in Troy closes, space up for lease

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:31:31 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Frankie Bird, located at 6 Franklin Place in Troy, has permanently closed. The restaurant originally opened at the end of January. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The eatery was owned by Kelly and Joe Proctor. They tell NEWS10 that the lease was up at that location and they decided not to re-sign.Before it was Frankie Bird, the space housed The Daisy, which was also owned by the Proctors. The Daisy closed on January 14 to rebrand into Frankie Bird. Troy eatery gets new name, new menu, focus on music The Proctors also own The Daisy on Remsen Street in Cohoes and Finn's on River Street in Troy. Finn's opened on May 25.The restaurant space at 6 Franklin Place is now up for lease. You can check out the listing on the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices website.

Quaker Road closures to resume this month

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:31:31 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Road work continues on Quaker Road in the town of Queensbury next week. If you've taken the route regularly this summer, you know that detours and closed shoulders have been the norm, as the town works to rehabilitate nearly four miles of road. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Construction is set to pick up again starting Tuesday, Sept. 5, between Quaker Road's intersections with Route 9/Upper Glen Street and Warren Street. Night work should be expected until Wednesday, Sept. 20, with lane closures and detours between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. nightly on weeknights.The work at hand consists of milling and resurfacing of pavement. Traffic signals need to be prepared for upcoming re-paving work. During the closure, drivers will be able to cross Quaker Road from its intersection with either Bay or Ridge Roads at all times.The paving will only occur on weeknights, and be partially dependent on the weather. Road closures w...

Fatal wreck in Jefferson County, passenger dead on scene

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:31:31 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo – The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrived at the scene of a fatal wreck on August 31 around 8:10 p.m. A large industrial pickup truck veered off the right side of the roadway, striking a stop sign and then a ditch. License plate reader leads to arrests in stolen identity ring After hitting the ditch, the truck overturned and crossed Route V, coming to rest on the west side of the roadway. A passenger, Amanda M. Pfingsten, 37, was ejected from the truck and pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.

Zumbehl Road reopens with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:31:31 GMT

ST. CHARLES — On September 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., Zumbehl Road is set to reopen with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This event is a significant milestone in the Zumbehl Road Culvert Replacement Project.The project has replaced the former culvert, and the road will be open to traffic once again. Temporary lane closures will happen after the opening of the road for a couple of weeks to allow for the construction of sidewalks and the restoration of the surrounding landscaping. License plate reader leads to arrests in stolen identity ring The community is invited to join in celebrating this accomplishment and attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which will be held at the project site. Parking will be available at Dierberg's Markets, located at 2021 Zumbehl Rd.

Ohio authorities have released bodycam video showing the fatal police shooting of pregnant Black woman Ta’Kiya Young

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:31:31 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio authorities have released bodycam video showing the fatal police shooting of pregnant Black woman Ta’Kiya Young.