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Report: lifeguards turned away because of technological glitch

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:39:09 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 30, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Every Summer the City of Austin relies on hundreds of lifeguards to watch over city pools.The hiring process begins in November and to successfully run all 34 pools the city needs about 860 lifeguards.In 2022, over 1,000 people applied to be lifeguards, PARD hired about 422, and over 200 lifeguards returned from earlier seasons, but some qualified candidates received an inaccurate notice of non-selection according to a recent report.The report states: “We found that 95% of lifeguard applicants received notices that they were not selected for the position. These notices were not usually an accurate reflection of the applicant’s status. For example, 93% of the 422 lifeguards eventually hired by PARD received an inaccurate notice of non-selection.”There is a process that potential candidates must go through which includes a background check, a lifeguard certification course and addit...

Daniel Perry trial day 3: Witnesses recall deadly shooting at Austin protest testify

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:39:09 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 30, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) – Day three of the trial for the man accused of shooting and killing Garrett Foster in July 2022 began Thursday morning with testimony from people who were at the protest where it happened. Daniel Perry, an Army sergeant and part-time Uber driver, was indicted in the case in 2021 on felony charges of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and a misdemeanor charge of deadly conduct. Perry entered a not-guilty plea Tuesday.  MORE: Daniel Perry trial day 2: Fiancé of killed BLM protester testifies During opening statements, state attorneys said Foster was out protesting police violence every day in the summer of 2020. Foster was shot and later died while out protesting the night of July 25, 2020. The defense's argument from the beginning is that Perry — swarmed by protesters — had to defend himself. Several witnesses admitted they kicked, hit and even banged on ...

Atmospheric rivers bring record breaking snowpack

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:39:09 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Atmospheric rivers have been stealing the headlines over the past several months as California has experienced a relentless amount of rain and snow. An atmospheric river is a narrow corridor of concentrated moisture or water vapor in the atmosphere. They can stretch hundreds to even thousands of miles in length while usually being much narrower in width (less than 500 miles or so). As this water vapor gets pushed up the mountains along the West Coast, this moisture is forced upwards creating cooling, condensation and a continuous torrential train of falling heavy precipitation. The faster the atmospheric river, the more intense these precipitation rates can be.The Sierra Nevada mountains supply nearly a third of California’s water supply. Our partners over at Climate Central plotted the annual snow water equivalent (the amount of water that forms after the melting of snow) for snowpack of the west coast over the last 50 years. Years with more atmospheric river e...

Two arrested following drug complaint in Cohoes

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:39:09 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, the Cohoes Police Department arrested two individuals following an investigation into a drug activity complaint. Officers witnessed a hand-to-hand transaction between Phillip Harris, 45, of Troy, and an occupant in a gray vehicle near Manor Avenue Suites. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! When officers approached, Harris tried to flee on foot. Both Harris and the individual in the vehicle were taken into custody.Harris was found to be in possession of narcotics. Police charged him with:Three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree with Intent to SellTwo counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree weighing one-half ounce or moreOne count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 4th Degree, Hallucinogenic Substance One count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 4th Degree weighing one-eighth ounc...

Jumpin' Jacks in Scotia opens for 2023 season

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:39:09 GMT

SCOTIA, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Employees at Jumpin' Jacks were flipping patties and swirling cones for opening day Thursday morning. Diners lined up hours before—none faster than Arthur Fleming. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "When I saw there was no one in line, I just made a run right for the spot," said Fleming. It wasn't his first time beating the crowds, either. "I've been doing this pretty much my entire life," he continued. "It's been a family thing of mine to come here on opening day and get some Jumpin' Jacks." Mark Lansing has owned the shop for more than 30 years. He told NEWS10 his fans are some of the best in the region. Easter restaurant specials in the Capital Region "We have some faithful people, for sure," Lansing remarked. "And they'll be coming in all day long, I'm sure. Especially as the weather gets a bit warmer today." Those fans crave more than just burgers and fries. For many, it's about the experience...

Suspect involved in Rotterdam shooting sentenced to 27 months

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:39:09 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, Cameron Robinson, 25, of Grover, North Carolina, was sentenced to 27 months in prison. Robinson was convicted for possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! As part of his guilty plea, Robinson admitted to having a Taurus Model G2C 9 mm semi-automatic pistol on May 4, 2022, in Rotterdam. Another individual used that gun to shoot Robinson that morning. Robinson had a previous felony conviction in North Carolina for Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury.

Roman's Café opening in Menands

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:39:09 GMT

MENANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new café will soon be opening inside 800 North Pearl Street in Menands. Roman's Café is taking over the former space of Rudy's Café. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Rudy's Café closed on March 7 after the owners put the café up for sale. Roman's Café is set to open on Monday, April 3 at 7:30 a.m. They'll be open for both breakfast and lunch.The Roman's Café menu features scrambled egg bowls, breakfast sandwiches, omelets, quesadillas, salads, and wraps. You can view the full menu on the Roman's Café Facebook page.

Officers remain in hospital after St. Louis County crash

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:39:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A Maryland Heights crash sent several police officers and a K-9 to hospital early Wednesday morning. Three officers remain in the hospital and two of them may be released next week.The officers were reportedly hit at about 1:42 a.m. while working a St. Charles County stolen car task force case, that ended up near Interstate 70 and Highway 141. Matthew C. Jones, 31, missed his exit to get onto St. Charles Main Street and instead plowed into a pile of cars and people on the other side of the bridge. Top Stories: Man accused of plowing into officers should not have been driving The Lake Saint Louis Police Department posted an update about the officer's conditions to their Facebook page Thursday afternoon."All three officers are progressing well and currently remaining in the hospital. Two of the three may be discharged as soon as next week. The third officer is making improvements better than anticipated. In addition, K9 Bach has been released from the veterinary hospit...

LIVE BLOG: Opening Day 2023 - Cardinals vs. Blue Jays

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:39:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A battle of the birds at Busch Stadium. The St. Louis Cardinals host the Toronto Blue Jays for Opening Day in 2023. First pitch is set for 3:10 p.m. Follow along this FOX 2 live blog for updates from the game.

CBI investigating fatal Monte Vista police shooting of teen who ran at them swinging knives

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:39:09 GMT

Colorado Bureau of Investigation officials have identified two Monte Vista police officers who shot and killed an 18-year-old after he ran at them while swinging two knives.The police had received 911 calls on March 21 and went to a house in town where they encountered the young man, who jumped out of a window while holding two knives, and then ran at the officers, swinging the blades and “barely missing the officers”.Monte Vista police Cpl. David Pino used a Taser to try to subdue the 18-year-old, and Sgt. Michael Martinez then fired his handgun, according to an update report from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.“While retreating backward from the attack, Cpl. Pino fell to the ground and then fired his handgun,” the report said.The 18-year-old was declared dead at the scene. He hasn’t been identified by the coroner’s office.Pino suffered minor injuries. Nobody else was hurt, the CBI report said.Both officers remained on administrative leave this week. CBI officials...