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Maui official explains why sirens weren't activated during wildfire evacuations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:19:34 GMT

HONOLULU (KHON) – Officials in Maui are defending their decision not to activate the county's emergency sirens during the wildfires that tore through parts of the island last week. Hawaii created what it touts as the largest system of outdoor alert sirens in the world after a 1946 tsunami that killed more than 150. On official websites for both the county and state, the use of the sirens is described as a warning system for "both natural and human-caused events; including tsunamis, hurricanes … wildfires." In the wake of last week's devastation, residents have said that the sirens may have helped people escape danger more quickly. Experts and community leaders who spoke with Nexstar's KHON have also identified sirens as additional tools that could have helped. Hawaii created what it touts as the largest system of outdoor alert sirens in the world after a 1946 tsunami that killed more than 150. (KHON)But at a news conference on Wednesday, Maui officials defended t...

ACL releases 2023 performance schedule

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:19:34 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Limits Music Festival released its performer schedule Thursday for Weekend One and Weekend Two.For 2023, ACL will have eight stages with performances as early as 12:45 p.m. and the latest ending at 10 p.m.Weekend One begins Friday, Oct. 6 and ends Sunday, Oct. 8. Weekend Two begins Friday, Oct. 13 and ends Sunday, Oct. 15.Take a look at the full schedule here.

Austin's 41-day streak of consecutive 100° days is the longest in recorded history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:19:34 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin is currently experiencing the longest stretch of triple-digit heat in recorded history.Camp Mabry, Austin's official weather reporting site, has reached 100° or hotter every day since July 8.That means temperatures have reached the century mark for 41 days in a row. With records dating back to the 1890s, that's the longest stretch of triple-digit temperatures ever recorded in Austin. MORE HEAT RECORDS: What is Austin's hottest month ever? The previous record of 27 days was set between July 17 and Aug. 12, 2011. That summer went on to have a record-breaking 90 days of triple-digit heat. How often does Austin hit 100°? Here’s a breakdown by date, month, year and decade Meanwhile, an 20-day streak is underway at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, with temperatures hitting 100° or above every day since July 29. That ties as the third-longest of all time.An 1...

UT-Austin Police complete investigation on Guadalupe Street

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:19:34 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 17, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — University of Texas at Austin Police said Thursday officers conducted an investigation in the 2000 block of Guadalupe Street, which is close to the intersection with Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, near the UT campus.Around 1:30 p.m., police said officers completed the investigation, and "there was no threat to the campus community."UT Austin Police initially posted to social media about the response at 12:19 p.m.

Back end of Twins’ bullpen is struggling

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:19:34 GMT

It’s easy to see problems in the back end of the Twins’ bullpen. The number of hits are higher, the losses mounting, the earned-run averages ballooning.What it means, on the other hand, is less clear. Have closer Jhoan Duran and set-up man Griffin Jax run into serious trouble, or are their recent struggles simply part of life for a major-league reliever?“Both have been very good for us for a long time and they’ll adjust,” manager Rocco Baldelli said Wednesday after Jax (5-7) took the loss in an 8-7 setback to the Detroit Tigers at Target Field.Given a 4-3 lead to start the seventh inning, Jax got a quick out from No. 9 hitter Jake Rogers before running into big trouble. He walked Akil Badoo, gave up the tying run on a run-scoring triple by Riley Greene, then gave up back-to-back home runs to Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter to put the Twins behind 7-4.Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran celebrates after striking out St. Louis Cardinals’ Taylor Motter to end a baseb...

Manhattan man sentenced to 15 years on drug charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:19:34 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Manhattan man accused of drug trafficking in the Capital Region was sentenced to 15 years in a state correctional facility and five years of post-release supervision. Hernandez Hayes, 49, was arrested on March 12 in Halfmoon following a search warrant of a vehicle he was traveling in on I-87. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, 465 grams of cocaine and 16 ounces of fentanyl pills were discovered in the vehicle. Hayes pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree. "The defendant drove to New York City to buy cheap drugs and come up to the Saratoga area and sell to addicts at a significant markup," said District Attorney Karen A. Heggen. "This case sends a strong message that while true addicts need treatment, the fact remains that true drug dealers need prison."

Capital Region Film Industry Event This September

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:19:34 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Lights, Camera Capital Region! The Armory Studios has teamed up with the 518 Film Network and the Upstate Alliance for the Creative Economy, to create the Capital Region and Adirondack Film Alliance. They will be holding an event in September.The event will be on September 20, at the Armory Studios. The gathering aims to be a networking opportunity for those interested in working and supporting the upstate film community. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Come mingle with industry locals including the film commissioners of Albany, Troy, Schenectady and the Adirondacks. They invite you to discuss the WGA and SAGAFTRA strike, AI, and local filmmaking.The Armory Studios is hosting the event with hors d’oeuvres, desserts and a cash bar. The event check-in is at 5:30 p.m., the officers club opens for the main event at 6 p.m., and then at 7p.m., the event closes with tours of the Armory studios. Tickets are...

Annual Shaker Village Harvest Craft Fair

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:19:34 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Shaker Heritage Society’s annual harvest craft fair will be September 9 and 10. With activities, food vendors, live music, and more, it promises a weekend of family fun. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! There will be sheep shearing demonstrations, a petting zoo and hands-on demonstrations from the Mohawk Hudson Weavers Guild. Or simply explore the grounds of America's first Shaker settlement.The fair is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shaker heritage society. Admission to the fair is donation based, they ask you to donate whatever you can.

NYSDOT to replace bridge over Adirondack Northway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:19:34 GMT

WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Department of Transportation will replace the bridge carrying Bolton Landing-Riverbank Road over the Adirondack Northway at Exit 24. Work is scheduled between 10 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, and 6 a.m. on Wednesday, August 23, and during the same hours from Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Lanes will be closed northbound approaching Exit 24 during hours work is being done. Traffic will be detoured up and over the northbound ramp. Motorists should watch for flaggers at the top of the off-ramp.There may also be brief full stoppages on the southbound lanes of up to 15 minutes approaching Exit 24. The DOT says the stoppages are likely to happen between Wednedsay night and Thursday morning. Closures and work are weather permitting.

Kingston pizzeria to be on 'America's Best Restaurants'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:19:34 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Slice of Italy, located at 1316 Ulster Drive in Kingston, is set to be featured on "America's Best Restaurants." The company brings attention to independently-owned restaurants around the United States. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! During the visit, the eatery’s popular dishes will be highlighted, and owners Marine and Angelo DiPaola and their son Angelo will be interviewed. The family opened their first restaurant in 1980 called Four Seasons Pizza.The DiPaolas opened A Slice of Italy eight years ago. The pizzeria includes "homey" decor and an open kitchen that allows the restaurant staff to connect to its guests. Hudson eatery to be on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’ “I’m interested in the people," said Angelo Sr. "But then I wonder if I would be successful, if I would be happy in the business if it wasn’t for the open kitchen. You can see who is coming in and out. It’s nice to be able to connect...