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The bee just became an honored resident of Bee Cave

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:37 GMT

BEE CAVE, Texas (KXAN) -- A unanimous city council vote on March 28 proclaimed the bee an honored resident of the City of Bee Cave. The city is the first in the nation to recognize the insect as an honored resident, according to a press release from the city. Peter Keilty, a local beekeeper and president of the bee advocacy group Bees for All, was the first to suggest the idea to city council and said this is "a big step forward in protecting the health and security of pollinators and humans alike." This decree came just in time for the city's 2nd annual Books and Bees festival, which will take place at the Hill Country Galleria on Saturday Apr. 1. Live music, authors, bee-themed activities, and wildflower seeds will be buzzing about the Galleria on Saturday, and KXAN’s Jim Spencer will be there emceeing. Austin takes first steps as official ‘Bee City’ Bee Cave became an official Bee City USA Affiliate in 2021 for its efforts to promote bee education and wildflower planting, and ...

5 things to know this Wednesday, March 29

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It is Wednesday, my dudes. Per Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we can expect a mixed bag with the weather front today. We’re expecting everything from sun to snow squalls and spring warmth to Arctic air. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! A Colonie man was taken into custody and faces charges following the Albany Medical Center lockdown that happened Monday. Police say they found him with two guns, one a BB gun, in the room he barricaded himself and his mother in. Also, the off-duty Rutland County Sheriff's deputy involved in the November 2022 shooting in Saratoga has been charged with attempted murder and more. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning. 1. Colonie man charged in Albany Med lockdownThe suspect accused of causing the Albany Medical Center lockdown on Monday has been taken into custody and faces several charges. Dino Savoca, 61, of Colonie, was arr...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Do You Wash Chicken Before You Cook It?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma is about chicken....really. Here's the email: Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. This may sound like a bizarre social dilemma but my daughter and I are in the midst of a big argument and I'm hoping you can help us out. I have always thought that it is common knowledge that if you are going to cook a whole chicken that you must remove the giblets and then wash the chicken inside and out before you cook it. However, my daughter has come to believe this is just a waste of time since the chicken is going to be cooked anyway. So she just removes the giblets and cooks away. So who do you think is right? We have found both answers on the internet and have both agreed that whoever gets the most people agreeing with them is the way chickens will be cooked from now on. So do you wash your chicken before you cook it, or do you just throw it in the oven, after preparing it...

"Anything That Floats" event looks to make a splash this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:37 GMT

MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - For years “Anything that Floats” was a springtime tradition in Mechanicville, bringing together people from all across the Capital Region for some family-friendly fun! The event returns this year to make a splash.The event challenges participants to build a vessel that will float (or sink!) for about a quarter mile on the Anthony Kill Creek. The event will immediately follow the annual White Water Derby, a longer race composed of kayaks and canoes. The day-long event will include food, live music and a rubber ducky surprise. Mechanicville ‘anything that floats’ race returns "Anything That Floats" was an incredible draw to bring people out to Mechanicville for years and we're hoping to bring it back to that! We want to celebrate our river, [and] we want to celebrate our community,” said Megan Quillinan, the executive director of the Mechanicville Area Community Services Center.The event will take place Sunday, April 2. Racers will set sail from O’Reil...

The best walking trails in Saratoga Springs, per All Trails

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:37 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Looking to get out and enjoy the spring weather? Why not do so on one of the best walking trails in Saratoga Springs? Using All Trails, News10 has compiled a list of what trails are considered the best. All Trails uses reviews from tail-goers to make their rankings. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! 1. Geyser Loop TrailLength: 2.9 milesElevation gain: 196 ft.Route type: loopSaratoga Spa State ParkAccording to All Trails, the Geyser Loop trail takes an average of one hour and two minutes to complete. It is kid-friendly, and dogs are allowed as long as they are leashed. It is a busier trail, so you're likely to see others while you're on it. It is good for nature views, wildlife, and bird watching.2. Five Mile TrailLength: 5.2 milesElevation gain: 259 ft.Route type: loopSaratoga Spa State ParkAccording to All Trails, the Five Mile Trail is considered an easier route, taking an average of one h...

4 officers injured in Maryland Heights crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Multiple St. Louis area police officers were hospitalized early Wednesday morning after they were involved in a multi-vehicle crash on I-70 in Maryland Heights.The incident happened off I-70 eastbound just west of 270. After being closed for about three hours, I-70 east has been completely reopened. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW A spokesperson from the Missouri Highway Patrol shared that just before 1:45 a.m., Lake St. Louis Police units were at the location after a previous chase. We're told, suddenly, Lake St. Louis Police reported that numerous officers had been struck by a vehicle while they were finishing up their work from the earlier chase.A highway patrol spokesperson said that four officers were struck by...

Bond hearing in Jacque Mitchell murder case happening today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A bond hearing is set Wednesday for the man charged in the death of a St. Charles woman.Prosecutors say 49-year-old Joseph Dejoie admitted to killing 39-year-old Jacque Mitchell and hiding evidence. Her body was found inside his apartment on Palestra Drive in Maryland Heights. Top Stories: Kim Gardner gets extra time to respond to A.G.’s lawsuit Police shared that she was dead for about six days. Dejoie is being held on a $1 million bond. A bond reduction hearing is set for 10:00 a.m. in Clayton. A preliminary hearing in the case is set for April 18.

#HandsOffSTL Lobby Day today in Jefferson City, Missouri

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:37 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Several St. Louis groups plan a trip to Jefferson City Wednesday to lobby lawmakers. The groups oppose plans to return the St. Louis Police Department to state control.The Missouri House has already approved the plan. A bus to Jefferson City for the 'Hands Off STL Lobbying Day' leaves at 7:00 a.m. from the Deaconess Center on North Vandeventer. Trending: Animal shelter rescues 27 Shih Tzu’s, needs foster homes The group Pro Choice Missouri is also making the trip. They oppose moves in Jefferson City to ban certain medical treatments for transgender youths.

New information on 1984 cold case murder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:37 GMT

TROY, Mo.-  The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department plans to release new information Wednesday on a cold case murder from the 1980s when a man's body was found.In April of last year, they began working with an anthropology professor from southeast Missouri State University, and a private forensics lab. They're using DNA evidence to solve the 1984 murder. Top Stories: Kim Gardner gets extra time to respond to A.G.’s lawsuit The man's body was found inside a pump house near Highway F. He was wearing expensive clothing, and had been shot in the head.

Vigil for 2019 murder victim happening tonight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The family of a 2019 murder victim plans a vigil Wednesday night to remember Jackie Griffin. She and Derrick Hudson were shot and killed inside a car on Maffitt Avenue in September 2019.No one has ever been arrested. Wednesday would have been Jackie's 30th birthday. Top Stories: Kim Gardner gets extra time to respond to A.G.’s lawsuit Family and friends are holding a 'celebration of life' for her Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. at St. Ferdinand Park in Florissant.