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Museum of Broadcast Communications fundraiser includes tickets to shows, tour of WGN

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:39 GMT

The Museum of Broadcast Communications was founded in Chicago back in 1982 and features lots of impressive exhibits, including a lot of WGN history. Now, the museum has launched a new way for you to connect you with some of broadcastings legendary shows and personalities. with an fundraising auction.The museum's 40 for 40 auction runs through May 16.More information on the museum's website.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Trump snaps at CNN's Kaitlan Collins: 'You're a nasty person'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:39 GMT

Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct a misspelling of Collins' name.A previous version of this (The Hill) -- Former President Donald Trump snapped at CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins during a contentious town hall event in New Hampshire on Wednesday night, calling her a "nasty person."As Collins repeatedly asked Trump about his handling of classified documents, Trump paused and asked the network's star anchor: "Can I talk? Can I answer the question." "I want you to answer the question, that's why I asked it," Collins said. "You're a nasty person," Trump responded. Five takeaways from Trump’s CNN town hall During Wednesday's town hall event, Trump largely talked over Collins and refused to concede that he lost the 2020 election. Earlier in the town hall, he praised her as someone "I know very well" before saying "you're not stupid" but suggesting "maybe you've been given an agenda." Being chosen by CNN President Chris Licht to moderate Wednesday's town hall is widel...

How to avoid pickleball injuries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Over the past few years, pickleball's popularity has picked up throughout Austin.East Austin resident Drew Callahan regularly plays pickleball and has watched its growth.“It's sweeping the nation, it's gotten huge,” he said.With more people playing the sport, an abundance of injuries are piling up. Is pickleball becoming too popular? ‘Turf wars’ break out in south Austin According to USA Pickleball, in an estimated 19,000 pickleball injuries occur each year, a statistic that’s significantly increased over the last 10 years.Callahan says his father took a tumble while playing pickleball.“There was a ball going over his head and he ran directly into a wall,” he said. “I know that he went down pretty good.”Across Austin, physical therapists are seeing an uptick in patients suffering pain from pickleball.David Romero is a physical therapist at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists, or Texas PTS. He says common injuries include sprained ankles, and knee and shoulder injuri...

Q&A: New innovative composite material that is recyclable

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – ALUULA Composites is collaborating with the University of British Columbia to develop some of the world's first composite materials that are strong, durable, and light but also recyclable. Meteorologist Sean Kelly spoke with Richard Myerscough, CEO and founder of innovative composite materials firm ALUULA, about how they created a more sustainable material. You can read the interview below to learn more.Sean Kelly, KXAN News: Can you can you tell us a little bit about the company?Richard Myerscough, ALUULA: We're a high-end manufacturer of very light, very strong composite materials. So not only is it recyclable, the raw materials are recyclable, the end of use products are recyclable. But the fabric or the composite itself is much, much stronger than the traditional.Kelly: So your company basically created a material that is more durable and stronger but also when the scraps are broken down they can be reused?Richard Myerscough, ALUULA: Yeah, exactly... So...

Participating restaurants for Schenectady Tater Trot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:39 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation is hosting the first-ever Downtown Schenectady Tater Trot on Saturday, May 20 from noon to 4 p.m. Downtown restaurants will be serving $1 samples featuring potatoes. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Participating restaurantsAmbition Coffee & Eatery, Potato Beer and Cheese SoupAnnabel’s Pizza Co. at Frog Alley, Caribbean TatchosArmory Studios NY, Armory Potato and Bacon HashBackstage Pub, Tater Tot Pork belly FondueBittersweet Candy, Fish and Chips Bark (Swedish Fish and potato chips)Canvas, Corks & Forks, Golden Mashed Potatoes with smoked gouda, red onion and a honey pecan BBQ drizzleCentre Street Pub, Loaded Ukranian Deruny’sChez Nous, Pulled Pork and Green Onion Potato Croquette Cornells in Little Italy, Best Ever Parmesan Garlic Potato SkewersDrumming Crabs, Cajun FriesExecutive Lounge, Potato and Egg SaladKatie O’Byrne’...

Glens Falls: Keep your property inspection current

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:39 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The city of Glens Falls put out an announcement this week highlighting National Building Safety Month, which takes place during the month of May. The city is using the opportunity to remind the public about checking that their buildings are up to code. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “The campaign makes the connection between building codes and everyone’s personal safety, as well as the important work done by building safety professionals in our communities," said Glens Falls City Code Enforcement Officer Justin Reckner. "And, as a community, we need to recognize that the more we do to promote building safety, the better off everyone in our community will be.”Code enforcement is crucial for keeping buildings safe from electrical disasters and fires. Anyone unsure about the state of their home is advised to reach out to the city. Glens Falls bus system opens house, seeks drivers The city's buil...

$25M made available for organizations facing hate crimes, violence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In an announcement at New York's first-ever Unity Summit, $25M has been made available through the FY 2024 budget to support organizations serving communities at a higher risk of hate crimes and vandalism. Over 500 New Yorkers representing community groups, faith leaders, and public safety experts shared their experiences on how New York can come together to fight against hatred at the Summit as well. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The funding will strengthen security measures in vulnerable places and help enhance training, public awareness campaigns, and other outreach efforts statewide. Included in the 2024 budget is $3.5M in funding for the Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, which will have 10 regional councils come together and address different biases and challenges across New York State. The councils have been formed and will begin meeting in the coming weeks."This is our defining moment - a mome...

Singer K.Flay to perform at Empire Live in Albany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Singer and musician K.Flay is coming to Albany to perform at Empire Live. The concert is set for August 11 at 8 p.m. with supporting acts Arkells and Hello Mary. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! K.Flay is an alternative, indie, electronic, and pop singer. She is best known for the songs "High Enough," "Blood In The Cut," and "Can't Sleep."Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 12 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website.

Second arrest made in Cherokee St. shooting, no charging decision yet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One man wanted in a Cherokee Street shooting over the weekend is behind bars, leading to two arrests in the investigation. Police announced the arrest of Darion Benton, 33, one day after reporting the arrest of Amber Booker, 33. Both are accused in a shooting Saturday evening as a Cinco de Mayo festival was wrapping up for the day. Photos shared by police Monday in connection with the case showed two people, presumed to be Benton and Booker, holding weapons around the time of gunfire. Prosecutors have not yet issued charges to Benton, though police say he is awaiting a charging decision from the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office. Crime ring based in St. Charles targeted small towns On Wednesday, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department told FOX 2 that the circuit attorney’s office refused all possible charges against Booker. Despite the police photographs, the office cited a “lack of evidence” and stated the “victim refuses to assist” in the case of each charge....

Missing Minnesota woman found in St. Louis County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:39 GMT

Update: Nakeita Campbell was found by St Louis County Policew and reunited with family members. ST. LOUIS - Police are asking for the public's help with finding a missing Minnesota woman who is possibly around the St. Louis area. Nakeita Campbell, 21, was last seen in Downtown St. Louis around two weeks ago on April 28. Her family members contacted the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department on Tuesday to report her disappearance. Crime ring based in St. Charles targeted small towns SLMPD days that Campbell left her home in Maplewood, Minnesota on April 1, and she likely came to St. Louis to stay with a man she met online. Police say Campbell has a disability that makes her vulnerable. She also does not have a phone. When she was last seen, police said Campbell was wearing a pink tank top, blue jeans, a pink multi-colored jacket, with her hair in a ponytail “puff ball.” If you have any information on her whereabouts, contact SLMPD at 314-444-5738.