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Reporter Julian Crews on confronting Castro in Cuba

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:39 GMT

CHICAGO — Julian Crews had a pair of unique trips back to his family's ancestral lands while working at Channel 9 - including a confrontation he'll not soon forget.That was with Fidel Castro, whom the reporter was set to the country to cover not once but twice in the late 1990s. That included the chance to ask him some questions that Castro wasn't very happy to answer. Julian talked about that as part of WGN-TV's 75th anniversary celebration.For more #WGNat75 stories, check out WGNtv.com/stories

Wrong dog euthanized at West Virginia animal shelter, investigation underway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:39 GMT

PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WOWK) -- A West Virginia family is grieving the loss of their dog after they said he ran away, was brought to the county shelter, and accidentally euthanized.Taylor Withrow told Nexstar's WOWK that her 9-year-old lemon beagle mix, Eli, ran away. Withrow said she posted pictures of Eli on Facebook hoping that neighbors saw him.A person in the neighborhood found Eli and brought him to the Putnam County Animal Shelter, Withrow said. The neighbor messaged her and told her Eli was at the shelter.Taylor Withrow and Eli (Photo Courtesy: Taylor Withrow)In a Zoom call with the Putnam County Commission Manager Jeremy Young, the county Chief Humane Officer John Davis, and county Attorney Larry Frye, Withrow said she found out Eli was accidentally euthanized. The shelter told WOWK they were supposed to euthanize a pitbull and not Withrow's lemon beagle mix. This happened after what the shelter called a "paperwork mix-up," but Withrow still has more questions than answers."How...

8-year-old boy missing after falling off boat in Lake Travis; Crews switch to recovery mode

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:39 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for July 3, 2023TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Search crews are looking for a child who fell off a boat in Lake Travis Monday afternoon and didn't resurface, Austin-Travis County EMS wrote on social media.The 8-year-old boy went missing at around 2 p.m. Monday, the Travis County ESD 1 shift commander told KXAN. The boy was not wearing a life jacket at the time.The incident happened in the Cow Creek Arm of Lake Travis, ATCEMS wrote. The Pedernales Fire Department called the incident an "active situation."Crews have now switched to recovery mode, according to the Travis County ESD 1 shift commander. The Travis County Sheriff's Office has since taken over the investigation.Several other agencies are assisting in the search, including Lake Travis Fire Rescue and STAR Flight.

Silver Alert: Body of missing woman found in north Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:39 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for July 3, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The body of a 69-year-old woman missing from east Austin since June 28 was found last week, the Austin Police Department said Monday.Sandra Lynel Burton, 69, was found Friday in north Austin near U.S. Highway 290 and North Interstate 35, APD said. Burton's death is not being investigated as a homicide based on the preliminary police investigation.A Silver Alert was issued for Burton on Friday. She was last seen at approximately 7 p.m. Wednesday in the 1000 block of Clayton Lane, police said.APD said details are still limited at this time.

First wave of Saharan dust this year brings hazy skies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Hazy skies return to Texas starting on the Fourth of July, and it won't just be from fireworks smoke.The First Warning Weather team is tracking some of the first Saharan dust Texas will see this summer blowing across the Atlantic, forecast to obscure our visibility a bit starting Tuesday and continuing through the week.These waves of dust are common in the summertime, caused by thunderstorm winds which kick up dust from the Sahara Desert and loft it several thousand feet in the air. Saharan dust blowing from Africa across the Atlantic, as seen by a computer modelPrevailing easterly winds blow the dust all the way across the Atlantic, affecting air quality first in the Caribbean Islands, then occasionally in the southern U.S.On its journey, the dry, windy environment in a Saharan airmass layer (SAL) makes it difficult for tropical cyclones to form -- part of the reason Atlantic hurricane season is so quiet at the moment.The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (...

Albany Police recover illegally possessed handguns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department announced they have recovered two illegally possessed handguns from separate investigations. Frank Smith III, 41, of Albany, and an unnamed 14-year-old are both facing charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Recovered by Albany Police Department Recovered by Albany Police Department On July 2 at 6:20 p.m., police responded to Albany Medical Center, where Smith had just been transported to for a medical emergency. The investigation by officers revealed that Smith had been in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun as well as a quantity of heroin. Smith was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, three counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court. Police provides updates on fatal Malta crash In an unconnected incident, at 9:45 p.m., p...

Lake Luzerne tubing attraction growing like the tide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:39 GMT

LAKE LUZERNE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A hub for tourism and adventure in the Adirondacks recently cut the ribbon on its next chapter. This year, Adirondack Adventure Center is welcoming visitors once again to enjoy river tubing on the Hudson River - and offering new ways to get in the water. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! A June ribbon cutting marked the start of the local business' first season sporting a new, private access point into the Hudson, as well as various other amenities. The Lake Luzerne day trip favorite now boasts tube storage right on the river, a more flexible schedule, and 165 acres of land newly owned by Adirondack Adventure Center.“These upgrades allow us to expand our business and make it safer and more convenient for everybody to come up and experience tubing and the beauty of our area," said Adirondack Adventure Center owner Dane Morton. "One of the things that gets us up and going in the morning is being ab...

NYS expanding awareness of 9/11 compensation program

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- The health impacts from the devastating events that unfolded on 9/11 are still with us 22 years later. Experts say those who were near the twin towers were subjected to harmful particles and debris that caused various cancers and a slew of other health issues. A new measure out of the state capitol would require employers to notify employees of their eligibility for a victim compensation fund. Police provides updates on fatal Malta crash The 9/11 Notice Act would require employers with more than 50 employees to notify them of their eligibility for the benefits and the World Trade Center Health program. This would be available for those who were below Canal Street in Lower Manhattan, between September 11, 2001 to May 30, 2002. The bill passed in the legislature and awaits the Governor's signature. Troy Rosasco, a 9/11 victim compensation fund lawyer said, outside of first responders, there are 400,000 people entitled to 9/11 benefits, "There are many workers...

Art in the Park coming to Schenectady

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:39 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Create Community Studios has announced they will be hosting the Art in the Park series at the Central Park Pavilion in Schenectady. The programs begins on July 6. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Art in the Park will feature two different activity groups. "Everything is Lit" will offer a special teen art and writing program for ages 13 to 19, while the "Kids Art Time" program will allow younger artists ages 6 to 12 to express their creativity. The programs will be held every Thursday from July 6 through August 17. The teen group will run from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., and the kids group from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upbeat on the Roof concert series returns to Skidmore Central Park is located at 500 Iroquois Way in Schenectady. Participation in the programs are free.

WATCH: North Carolina coaster closed until further notice over cracked beam

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:39 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) — A Charlotte, North Carolina amusement park has closed its tallest roller coaster after someone spotted an apparent crack in one of its support beams. In a statement, the park, Carowinds, identified the coaster as Fury 325—advertised as the world's tallest and fastest "giga roller" coaster. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! (Shared with WNCN)A giga coaster has a height or drop of at least 300 feet. The ride closed on Friday after park personnel became aware of a crack at the top of a steel support pillar. And in a video shared with NEWS10's sister station WNCN, the beam appears to move as one of Fury 325's trains whizzes by. The viewer who captured the video said he reported the crack to guest services. According to Carowinds, a maintenance team is inspecting the ride, which will be closed until repairs have been completed. "Safety is our top priority and we appreciate the patience and understanding of...