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Communication, shelter issues identified during 'hurricane-level' Austin ice storm, report says

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:44:34 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for Oct. 3, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Communication difficulties between city and county staff, translation service mishaps and shelter security issues were some of the necessary improvements flagged in the City of Austin and Travis County's winter storm after-action report.The report evaluated the city and county's response to the extreme winter storm that slammed the region in late January and early February 2023, leading to thousands without power and ice coating the greater Austin area. Here’s what Austin Energy needs to fix or improve, according to 2023 winter storm after-action report The report reviewed six key areas of emergency response efforts:CommunicationsPlanning and preparationOperational coordinationResource and asset managementTechnology and infrastructureShelter managementPre-storm communications thrived, but broke down following 'hurricane-level' ice stormThe report noted strong efforts from both ci...

Here’s what Austin Energy needs to fix or improve, according to 2023 winter storm after-action report

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:44:34 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for Oct. 3, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Energy needs to focus on communication, customer experience, emergency preparedness, storm response and coordination, according to a newly-released after-action report on the 2023 winter storm. MORE: Communication, shelter issues identified during ‘hurricane-level’ Austin ice storm, report says Over several days at the beginning of February, nearly a third of the utility’s customers lost power when ice-coated tree limbs -- and even entire trees -- crashed down onto power lines. In some spots, ice accumulated directly on the power lines, taking them down and leaving customers in the dark and cold.Outage data shows it took the utility a full 10 days after hitting the peak number of customers affected for power to be restored to the vast majority.Read the full report here TIMELINE: How long did it take Austin Energy to restore power during ice storm? Directly following the...

Death investigation: Officer stunned man who hit himself with metal object, APD says

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:44:34 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An officer stunned a man early Tuesday morning after police said he kept striking himself with a metal object. The man later died at a local hospital. Police said they began receiving multiple 911 calls at about 3:05 a.m. about a pedestrian on U.S. 183 near the 12300 block of Research Blvd. The callers told police the man had obvious injuries to his body. Police said they arrived on scene at about 3:09 a.m. and attempted to speak with the man and de-escalate the situation. The man, however, would not respond to officers, and police said he began seriously injuring himself with a metal object in front of them. One officer used a Taser on the man, which police said then allowed them to render aid. Austin-Travis County EMS then took the man to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead at about 4:05 a.m. Austin police investigate a possible in-custody death on the 12300 block of Research Boulevard Oct. 3, 2023 (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)Austin police investigate a possible...

Where 2023 ACL Festival attendees are coming from, according to Airbnb

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:44:34 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Limits Music Festival starts this weekend, and thousands of festival-goers are expected to come to the Live Music Capital of the World. Vacation rental company Airbnb said the 2022 ACL Festival brought over $10 million in revenue to hosts in Austin. This was generated by about 20,000 guests. RELATED: Who is performing at ACL this year? The average guest spent about $250 per day in Austin at shops, restaurants and bars, according to Airbnb's survey of guests. In 2022, the festival brought about $448 million into the Austin economy. Since 2006, ACL has generated about $3 billion for the Austin economy. Where are festival-goers coming from? Several top origin cities for Airbnb guests during ACL are in Texas. These include people from Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and even Austin locals. Outside of the Lone Star State, many ACL-goers and Airbnb-stayers came from Denver, Seattle, New York City, Chicago and San Diego. Here's the 10 most popul...

‘Freak’ player Koi Perich has pledged to Gophers, but USC, others not giving up recruiting battle

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:44:34 GMT

Koi Perich has become a prime example of how the high school football recruiting process doesn’t truly begin until that coveted prospect has given a verbal commitment to one college program.Perich is a do-everything athlete at Esko High School, a mid-size program about 20 miles south of Duluth. With a four-star rating in the 2024 class, he makes it look easy at the Class 3A high school program, and at a smooth and physical 6 foot 2 and 195 pounds, he has received a level of interest rarely seen in Northeastern Minnesota.Perich committed to the Gophers in April — and Ohio State inquired about him that same day. As Perich continues to stack up reams of highlights so far this season, Southern Cal offered him a scholarship on Sunday.“Schools are going to keep recruiting,” Perich told the Pioneer Press on Monday. “That’s just what recruited is. It’s fun because they come out with new opportunities, so it’s pretty cool.”George Perich, Koi’s father and Esko’s defensive coordinator, h...

After rehabbing from fourth knee injury, Mason Shaw signs with Iowa Wild

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:44:34 GMT

Mason Shaw, a fourth-round pick by the Wild in 2017 who was finally finding his feet in the NHL before suffering his fourth serious knee injury, has signed a one-year, one-way deal with the Iowa Wild in Des Moines.The Wild’s AHL franchise announced the deal on social media Tuesday morning.Shaw, 25, played in a career-high 59 NHL games last spring and became an immediate favorite of teammates who admired his gritty game and the fact that he had come back from three anterior cruciate ligament surgeries suffered during his rise through the minors.He was playing well, with seven goals and 10 assists, when he crashed into the boards April 3 in Las Vegas, tearing the ACL in his left knee. He had surgery on May 7 and has been skating on his own at TRIA Rink during training camp.Asked last week whether being with the team would help motivate him during his recovery, Wild head coach Dean Evason said, “I don’t think it’s gonna help or hurt his motivation. He’s motivated, as you know. He is ex...

Maple Ski Ridge announces 16th Annual Fall Fest

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:44:34 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Maple Ski Ridge is hosting its 16th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be activities for all ages and discounts for the upcoming ski season. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! For those interested in automobiles and engines, there will be a tractor show, small engine displays, and a car show presented by Capital Car Shows. Trophies are awarded to crowd-favorite vehicles, so visitors should stop by to cast votes.The Fall Fest is also an opportunity to capture photos of the fall foliage. The chairlifts will be operational and can provide visitors with an aerial view of the surrounding fall colors. Riders can take the chairlift to the top of the hill and walk back down along a scenic ridge.Other activities include a craft and vendor show, hay wagon rides, a 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction. Raffle prizes include items from vendors, crafters, donors, and specia...

$50K winning Powerball ticket sold at Albany Stewart’s

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:44:34 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A lucky Stewart’s Shops customer purchased a top-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000. The winning ticket was from the October 2 drawing and was sold at the Stewart’s located at 406 Albany Shaker Road in Albany. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers were 12, 26, 27, 43, 47, and the power ball was 5. The winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red Power Ball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. The Powerball drawing is televised every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.The New York Lottery is North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.7B in the 2022-2023 fiscal year to support education in New York. New Yorkers struggling with a gambling problem can contact the confidential HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 or text HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.

'The Way We Were' Car Show returning to Ballston Spa

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:44:34 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- "The Way We Were" Car Show is rolling back into Ballston Spa for its 21st year. The show is set for Sunday, October 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Front Street. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "The Way We Were" Car Show is held annually by the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association. Organizers are expecting hundreds of classic cars for the event. “It’s looking like a potential record number of show cars,” said Christine Kernochan, Car Show Committee Chairperson. “If you enjoy classic cars, this is a can’t-miss event in the Capital Region.” Suspect accused of kidnapping Charlotte Sena arraigned Cars will compete in judged categories or will not be judged at all. You can view the categories on the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association website. You can still register your car at the entrance of the show for $20 in cash.The car show also includes food, merch vendors, a ki...

Woman shot in Webster Groves while lying in her bed

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:44:34 GMT

WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. - A woman was shot Monday evening while lying on her bed at her home in Webster Groves, police say. The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Tuxedo Boulevard. The Webster Groves Police Department says the victim was on her bed, and at some point, she was shot in the arm. The victim was rushed to a hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police did not disclose the victim's age. Dispute over noose outside St. Charles County home Investigators say four shots were fired into the home, one of which struck the victim. No suspect information is available at this time. If you have any relevant information in this case, contact the Webster Groves Criminal Investigations Unit at 314-963-5419 or 314-963-540.