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AFD investigating smoke in northwest Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:50 GMT

CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — The Austin Fire Department is investigating reports of smoke Monday morning in three areas of northwest Austin.Crews were called to McNeil Road, Palmbrook Drive and Pearson Ranch, AFD said. In a later update Monday, AFD said the fire may be in Round Rock.AFD said the call came in around 10:30 a.m.This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.

How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Wildfire season is upon us with several large fires already having burned in Central Texas over the past few weeks. Unfortunately, whether near or far, wildfires can put out a lot of harmful smoke into the air. Particulate within that smoke can be harmful to the general public, and more specifically, those with pre-existing conditions.MAP: Wildfires in Central Texas in 2023Meteorologist Kristen Currie spoke with Dr. Matthew Ashley, chief medical officer at Centre for Neuro Skills and a board member with the American Heart Association, to learn how those in sensitive groups can protect themselves from harmful toxins in wildfire smoke.Below is a transcript of their interview. Edits have been made for clarification. Kristen Currie, KXAN News: Dr. Ashley, let's first start with wildfires. Unfortunately, we're in the thick of it when it comes to fire season. We've already had our fair share of wildfires so far. Are there certain health impacts the general public nee...

Passengers steal ride-share driver's car in north St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Early on Monday morning in north St. Louis, a ride-share driver had his vehicle stolen.A ride-share driver picked up three men and drove them two miles to their destination in the 3400 block of Klein at around 12:30 a.m. Monday. Two of the passengers then flashed their handguns, pulled the driver out of the vehicle, and took his key fob out of his pocket. They drove off in his silver 2019 Acura MDX.The suspects are not in police custody. The police did not give a detailed description of the suspects. Please call the police if you see the stolen Acura.

Boulder’s modular home factory sparks community debate about location, noise, environmental impact

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:50 GMT

A new modular home factory being built in Boulder has stirred excitement as well as a healthy dose of controversy among members of the community.The city announced Monday that construction on the factory is due to start this month. City officials who have championed the project say the factory — which is expected to eventually produce up to 50 permanently affordable homes every year — will be a game changer in terms of creating more affordable housing in Boulder. They also say it will provide an unparalleled hands-on learning experience for students in a local construction program.However, numerous residents in nearby neighborhoods have vehemently opposed the project for a variety of reasons. Some are concerned about potential extra noise and traffic, while others worry about the environmental impact of the factory, which will sit adjacent to Sombrero Marsh, a protected wetland and habitat conservation area.The factory site at 6500 Arapahoe Road is a large plot of land owned by the ...

Vandal slashes fiberoptic cables, crippling internet access for some in Hesperia, SBSD says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:50 GMT

Hesperia residents were without internet access for hours on Sunday after an apparent vandal slashed fiberoptic and copper cables on a utility pole, authorities said.Shortly before 11:30 a.m., deputies responded to C Avenue and Hercules Street, where they found "a span of fiber optic cables [had been] cut from poles," the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said in a news release. The primary service provider, Charter/Spectrum, told deputies about the damage, which was caused by an unknown person and was estimated to cost about $40,000, officials said.The outage lasted "several hours until the restoration was completed," and it "appears the vandalism may have also affected customers of other network providers," officials added.No suspected vandal has been identified, and the motive remains unknown.Anyone with information is asked to call 760-947-1500 or 760-956-5001.To remain anonymous, call the WeTip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or visit wetip.com.

Rapper Magoo, former partner of Timbaland, dies at 50 according to social media posts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:50 GMT

Rapper Magoo, who famously collaborated with Missy Elliot and rapper/ producer Timbaland and late R&B singer Aaliyah, has passed away according to multiple posts on social media. He was 50 years old. Word of the artist's passing came from posts on Instagram. R&B singer Ginuwine, who worked with Magoo in the late-90s and early-00s, penned a note to Instagram on Sunday night. Clarence Avant, nicknamed the ‘Godfather of Black Music,’ dies at 92: Reports "I don’t even know how to say anything at this point, I have lost three friends now within a month to LIFE and its due date ….this dude always pushed me …I will miss you maganooo that’s what we called him," the artist wrote. "Totally one of the best ever in my eyes, always pressing forward. I know we didn’t talk a lot but the love was and will be always there my brotha, I will see you soon bro. We all have our date and I’m expecting the bro hug when I get there." I’m truly effed up right now foreal, life is crazy… I hate goin...

1 Killed, 2 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 9 [Lake Stevens, WA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:50 GMT

Two-Car Collision on Market Place Left One Dead and Two HurtLAKE STEVENS, WA (August 14, 2023) – Monday evening, a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 9 left one person dead and two others with injuries.The collision happened around 6:00 p.m. at Highway 9 and Market Place.According to the police, witnesses reported seeing a white Infiniti vehicle moving at “a high rate of speed,” per the authorities.The accounts of witnesses, the Infiniti drove through the Market Place traffic light “at high speed” and crashed with a black Honda SUV going left towards Market Place.According to the news in the press release, one woman died at the site. Another two were rushed to a medical facility with significant wounds.The report did not specify who was in either vehicle. Moreover, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.Authorities did not release any additional information at this time. However, a further investigati...

Woman Killed, Three Injured in Single-Car Accident on Sepulveda Boulevard [Mission Hills, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:50 GMT

Woman Pronounced Dead after Solo-Car Crash near San Fernando Mission RoadMISSION HILLS, CA (August 14, 2023) – Wednesday morning, a woman died, and three were hurt in a single-car accident on Sepulveda Boulevard.The incident occurred around 9:00 a.m., on the westbound lanes of Sepulveda Boulevard near San Fernando Mission Road.According to reports, an elderly woman accidentally hit the gas of an SUV inside the Toyota dealership. As a result, she struck two employees and two customers.Medics arrived and pronounced one woman dead at the scene due to the extent of her injuries. Although, police have not yet released her identity.Another victim sustained a head injury, while two more suffered minor injuries that were not disclosed. Meanwhile, the driver of the SUV remained uninjured and stayed to cooperate with the authorities.Following preliminary duties, alcohol or drugs were not considered potential factors in the collision. However, further events leading up to the deadly single-car...

Suzanne Twete Pronounced Dead Following Overturn Collision on Interstate 90 [Spokane, WA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:50 GMT

Rollover Crash Left on Silver Lake Left 77-year-old Woman DeadSPOKANE, WA (August 14, 2023) – Monday afternoon, police responded to a crash on Interstate 90 that claimed the life of Suzanne Twete.The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m., between Interstate 90 and Silver Lake.According to the WSP, an automobile was westbound on the highway towards Silver Lake when it went off the highway, crashed into the left sidewalk, and was overestimated back to the right.The vehicle then traversed all lanes and rolled over on the right side. The driver of the vehicle was hurt, while the passenger died at the site.Medical personnel arrived and pronounced 77-year-old Twete, dead at the scene.Police say it is still unknown if drugs and alcohol were a factor in the collision.No other details are public at this time; however, more information will be provided once made available.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of Suzanne Twete....

Regina Spektor’s Summer in the City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:50 GMT

Regina Spektor’s Summer in the City: In the broadest sense, both Regina Spektor and Aimee Mann are often described as singer/songwriters. Those words, when put together, are usually considered a genre but they’re not really. There are a lot of singers who write songs but aren’t considered singer/songwriters. It’s all a bit of a nonsense.That said, both Mann and Spektor are fabulous. And they put on very different shows. Mann has a full band, and in general she keeps the between-song banter to a minimum. Spektor is on the stage alone, switching between the piano, keyboard, and, at a couple of points, nothing but the mike stand. It’s the differences that make both sets wonderful.Aimee Mann‘s debut solo album, Whatever, was released 30 years ago, in 1993. For a decade before that of course, she fronted Boston new wave band ‘Til Tuesday, scoring a hit with “Voices Carry.” There’s none of that for Mann nowadays, and there’...