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PHOTOS: Blue Supermoon dazzles in sky above Central Texas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you looked up at the sky Wednesday night, you were treated to a rare sight: a blue supermoon.According to NASA, a 'supermoon' occurs when a full moon passes through 'perigee,' or the point in its orbit when it's closest to Earth, causing it to appear large and bright in the sky. A 'blue moon' occurs when a full moon is seen twice in a single month.KXAN viewers sent in photos from across Central Texas:A blue supermoon seen from south Round Rock on Aug. 30, 2023. (Courtesy Leslie Priddy)A blue supermoon seen from downtown Austin on Aug. 30, 2023. (Courtesy Barbra Waldare)The moon, as seen in south Austin, on Aug. 29, 2023, just days before a blue supermoon. (Courtesy Earl McGehee).A blue supermoon seen from downtown Austin on Aug. 30, 2023. (Courtesy Barbra Waldare)A blue supermoon seen from south Austin on Aug. 30, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo)A blue supermoon seen from Salado on Aug. 30, 2023. (Courtesy Mackenzie Mayo)A blue supermoon seen from Austin on Aug. 30, 2023...

Young child shot in road rage incident, TCSO says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:42 GMT

Editor's Note: The video in this story shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 31, 2023TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A young child was severely injured in an apparent road rage incident Monday evening near Del Valle, the Travis County Sheriff's Office said.TCSO said the driver of a black Chevrolet Tahoe fired gunshots into a passenger vehicle around 7:30 p.m. at Elroy Road and Fagerquist Road. A child was shot and is in stable condition, TCSO said.Authorities are looking for the suspect who shot into the vehicle with the child, TCSO said.The suspect is described by TCSO as a white or Hispanic man around 17 to 20 years old. The vehicle he was driving was a 2008 to 2020 black Chevrolet Tahoe.The investigation remains open and active, TCSO said.Anyone with information about the suspect or the crime should call the TCSO tip line at 512-854-1444 or call Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS (8477).

San Marcos man arrested in connection with grooming minor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:42 GMT

Editor's Note: The video in this story shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 31, 2023.TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A man was arrested July 4 in connection with reportedly grooming a young girl, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.In April, TCSO said it responded to a report of sexual abuse of a child involving a 14-year-old girl who was reportedly groomed via Instagram by 24-year-old Ashton Popp, of San Marcos.Image of Ashton Popp (TCSO photo)According to a statement, TCSO’s investigation showed the suspect began grooming the victim when she entered seventh grade.TCSO said detectives had enough evidence to issue a warrant for Popp’s arrest June 26, and the arrest warrant was executed July 4.KXAN reached out to Popp’s attorney. This article will be updated if a statement is received.“In the weeks that followed, TCSO’s investigation has revealed the strong likelihood there are additional victims in the Austin/Travis County area,” TCSO said.TCSO said it asked anyone els...

Space Tower owner: The up button sends the ride down — ‘it should not be doing what it is doing’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:42 GMT

The Space Tower at the Minnesota State Fair began suffering control circuitry issues last Sunday, and “out of an abundance of caution,” will not be operating for the duration of the Fair, according to Ben Kantor, a member of the family that operates the iconic attraction.“When we hit the ‘up’ button to start the ride, It actually goes down (and the opposite is true),” said Kantor, in an email. “We had elevator experts and electricians involved with the troubleshooting effort Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, and they all agree it should not be doing what it is doing, but couldn’t find the reason(s). Nobody was stuck, nobody was in any danger, (it) just wasn’t doing what was expected.”Kantor said his family — now spanning his wife Michelle, brother Joseph, parents Gretchen and Errol and father-in-law Larry Borud — have owned the tower together since the early 1980s and provide basic maintenance themselves, such as painting and oil...

Why do pools close in August when there’s plenty of hot weather through September?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:42 GMT

If you still want to cool off in an outdoor public pool or municipal water park over Labor Day weekend, your options are limited.And if you want to swim in the sunshine after Labor Day? You are pretty much out of luck when it comes to outdoor public pools in the Twin Cities.Why is that?“Guess what happens the first two weeks into August?” asks David Albornoz, aquatics facility supervisor for the city of St. Paul. “High school kids get back into sports practice.”Those high school kids are your lifeguards. Soon after, college students who also work as lifeguards return to school. Combine the lifeguard issue with crowds that shift from public pools to the Minnesota State Fair, it all adds up to the draining of our chlorinated water play.This doesn’t seem to be a problem for many seasonal swimmers.“We get a few questions that ask why we close before Labor Day, but people generally understand,” says Mark Vaugahan, aquatics manager for the city of Eagan...

Gov. Hochul launches housing growth program

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:42 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday the launch of the Pro-Housing Communities Program, a statewide initiative to give priority consideration for up to $650 million in state discretionary funds to municipalities committed to housing growth. The program was first announced earlier this summer as part of a series of executive actions promoting the increase of housing across the state. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The program invites municipalities to apply for Pro-Housing Community certification. Certified communities will receive priority over other localities in their applications for certain discretionary funds, including the following initiatives:Downtown Revitalization Initiative NY Forward programRegional Council Capital FundCapital projects from the Market New York programNew York Main Street programLong Island Investment Fund Mid-Hudson Momentum FundPublic Transportation Modernization Enhancemen...

Crash on US 9W northbound cleared

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:42 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511 NY, a crash has closed all lanes on US 9W northbound has been cleared.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!Information on the crash is limited at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more becomes available.

Bike path to take a detour in Glens Falls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:42 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - After another summer of frequent use, the Warren County Bikeway is set to undergo some improvements this September. A section of the path near Dix Avenue will be closed for several days. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! About .15 miles of bike path adjacent to Cooper's Cave Ale Co. will be closed from Sept. 5-7, as well as Sept. 11-13, for improvements. Those using the path are advised to leave it in favor of a detour. Those going southbound can leave the path on Hunter Street, connecting to Sagamore Street and then picking up the trail again at its intersection with Dix Avenue. Northbound travelers can follow those steps in the opposite order.It's not the only place in the Glens Falls area where detours may be needed. A rehabilitation project is ongoing on Quaker Road in Queensbury, causing various closures as workers work on several miles of road.

What to know ahead of Mizzou Football's 2023 season opener

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:42 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. - College football is back! The Missouri Tigers open a new season Thursday evening, a head start as most Power Five Football teams return to game action this weekend. The Tigers kick off the 2023 campaign with a home non-conference matchup against the South Dakota Coyotes. The game begins at 7 p.m. Fans can watch the first game on the SEC Network, ESPN+ or FuboTV. As the new Mizzou season begins, there's quite a bit to unpack with the team roster and expectations. Let's get started...Eli Drinkwitz and coaching castEntering his fourth year as the Missouri Tigers' head coach, Eli Drinkwitz is well revered by players and has developed a knack for big-time recruits, like Luther Burden III & Williams Nwaneri. That said, it hasn't translated to sustained success on the football field. Mizzou is 17-19 in three seasons under Drinkwitz and has lost many games within one possession. The Tigers have qualified for three lower-level bowl games under Drinkwitz, but remains witho...

Dierbergs customer wins $277,728 playing Illinois lotto

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:42 GMT

SHILOH, Ill. -- A customer of the Shiloh Dierbergs won $277,728 on August 29 after purchasing a $20 Fast Play game called Twenty 20s. The winning ticket was purchased at 4000 Green Mount Crossing Dr. In Shiloh.  “I was working when a regular customer who usually stops in a few times a week, bought a Fast Play lottery ticket and ended up winning over $270,000—how incredibly lucky,” said Tamara Krueger, Supervisor at Dierbergs Green Mount Crossing, in a press release. This isn’t the first time a winning ticket has been sold at this location. Police: DWI, hit-and-run suspect caught by his own Tesla cameras “In September 2016, a local Shiloh man stopped in to buy some chicken for dinner and walked out of the store winning $2 million on a scratch-off ticket - I’ll never forget that day, it was pretty exciting,” said Krueger. On August 29, almost 37,000 winning Fast Play tickets were sold, giving Illinois Lottery players wins worth more than $862,000. The jackpot begins ...