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AUS provides new details on upcoming ramp control program

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:03 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The acting Deputy Chief of Operations at Austin's airport, Loren Lintner, said he expects a new safety control program to be operating by the end of February. Lintner presented new details about the ramp control program during an Airport Advisory Committee meeting this week. There he said the airport's ramp has become chaotic as traffic continues to increase. "If you got two aircraft trying to push back from adjacent gates, there's no mechanism to de-conflict those aircraft either," Lintner said. Where is the ramp?The "ramp" is the area where planes board and de-board. Austin's airport has an uncontrolled ramp, meaning there is no one directing the flow of traffic as planes push back and enter gates. An aerial view of the airport shows the ramp (green) and the taxiways and runways (blue) (Photo Courtesy City of Austin). The picture above shows an aerial view of Austin's airport. The areas shaded in blue are taxiways and runways. When a plane is traveling on those bl...

Wet weather Friday followed by beautiful weekend

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:03 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today will hold our best chance of rain for the week before sunshine and drier skies take over for the weekend.A strong Pacific storm clipping north Texas today will send a cold front our way bringing scattered to widespread rain. Although the heaviest rain looks to stay north of us, we're still favored for a few hours of a good rainfall late this morning through early evening.Cold front brings scattered rain to Central Texas on FridayRain is most likely:Hill Country: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.Austin area: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.Eastern Counties: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.Rainfall totals will generally range between 0.25"-0.75" with isolated pockets of higher amounts.Rainfall totals generally expected to fall short of an inch on FridayBecause of the later arrival time of this cold front, afternoon highs are likely to warm back into the 60s, with no major drop in temperatures expected even behind the front.Left in the wake of this cold front will be gusty winds and dry air. Sunshine and seasonab...

5 things to know this Friday, December 15

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:03 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Everyone take a collective sigh of relief, you made it to Friday. To make the end of the work week even better, Meteorologist Kevin Appleby says today is going to be a winner weather-wise, as we'll see a surge of unseasonably mild air move into our region thanks to high pressure to our south and a bit of a breeze from the south-southwest. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The Good Samaritan who confronted the man who allegedly fired shots outside of Temple Israel in Albany shared his account of what happened with NEWS10's Jamie DeLine. Also, one mother’s Christmas wish arrived early. A soldier had an emotional reunion with his family on Thursday when he surprised his mom. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Friday morning. 1. Man who confronted alleged temple shooter speaksThe Good Samaritan who confronted the man who allegedly fired shots outside of Temple Israel in Albany shared...

Holiday traffic enforcement begins today

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:03 GMT

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. - Law enforcement agencies across Illinois are starting campaigns on Friday targeting impaired drivers.IDOT is in charge of the holiday enforcement campaign. The goal is to keep roadways like Interstate 55 and Interstate 70 safe during this holiday season.From Friday through January 2, law enforcement across Illinois is teaming up with IDOT to show zero tolerance for alcohol and drug-impaired driving. The campaign slogans are "Drive sober or get pulled over" and "Drive high, get a DUI." Law officers in Missouri started a similar effort on the day before Thanksgiving, and it runs through New Year's Day.The numbers show why the efforts of law enforcement are so important. Figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that in 2021, nearly 13,400 people across the country were killed in car crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver. Two St. Louis-area highways among ‘America’s most loathed,’ report says Between 2017 and 2021, a person was k...

St. Louis judges looking to hire own bailiffs, stripped responsibility from sheriff

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis judges want to hire their own bailiffs because of staffing problems in the St. Louis Sheriff's Department.FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Sheriff Vernon Betts admits his department is understaffed, but he calls the move an attempt by judges to take over the sheriff's department. The judges plan to add to their budget to hire 36 bailiffs for courthouse security. Asian elephant ‘Raja’ leaving St. Louis Zoo Sheriff's deputies would continue to staff security at courthouse entrances.

Gabe Gore disbands predecessor's Kim Gardner's 'exclusion list'

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore is not using an ‘exclusion list’ to stop certain police officers from testifying in criminal cases.FOX 2’s partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Gore doesn’t have a list. His predecessor, Kim Gardner, was criticized for building a list of dozens of officers banned from bringing cases over concerns about the officers’ credibility. Two St. Louis-area highways among ‘America’s most loathed,’ report says At one point, there were about 75 officers on the list. Gore said he was simply given a list of names without any information about the reason each officer was on it.

C.A. Gabe Gore delivering fall commencement today at Missouri State University

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:03 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore is delivering the fall commencement address Friday at Missouri State University in Springfield.That's his alma mater. Gore is also being honored with the 2023 Government Excellence Award. Asian elephant ‘Raja’ leaving St. Louis Zoo It's given to government officials who exemplify leadership, support the university, and have outstanding achievements.

“Chopped” winner Dave Hadley opens modern Indian concept in downtown Denver

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:03 GMT

The goal that chef — and former “Chopped” winner — Dave Hadley had for his Samosa Shop always revolved around setting up in a permanent (or semi-permanent) brick-and-mortar space.Now, after three years of haunting farmers markets and peddling his classic and innovated samosas, tots topped with tikka masala, and sweet-and-spicy mushroom sandwiches, he has a place to settle into over the winter and beyond.Dave Hadley has officially taken over the kitchen at Honor Farm. (Provided by Dave Hadley)“This is something I have been waiting to do for some time,” said Hadley, who just spent a month in Europe to research restaurant and food concepts. “The trip was eye-opening, as I saw what Indian food was out there. It’s so respected and known all over the UK, and they have many fast-casual Indian concepts.”Now, Hadley has officially taken over the kitchen at Honor Farm, a horror-themed bar at 1526 Blake St. in downtown Denver. From Wednesda...

Loveland-based producer of electric fleet vehicles to go into receivership

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:03 GMT

Lightning eMotors, which designs and manufactures electric vehicles for commercial and government fleets, agreed Thursday to have the Loveland-based company placed into receivership, signaling its default on its loans and financing.The company filed its agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company’s assets will be sold to pay its debts.The action follows a lawsuit by Cupola Infrastructure Income Fund, which sought to have a receiver appointed. The Greenwood Village company said it loaned Lightning eMotors $3 million and the manufacturer had acknowledged that it is unable to pay its debts and hasn’t been able to line up financing that would allow it to continue operating.The Denver Business Journal first reported the SEC filing by Lightning eMotors.“We expect the receiver to be installed shortly and will have more details about the company’s path forward before the end of the year,” the company said in a statement.The company went pu...

Letters: Impeachment inquiry into President Biden: Justified or revenge?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:03 GMT

Impeachment inquiry: Justified or revenge?Re: “Republicans in House approve impeachment inquiry vs. Biden,” Dec. 14 news storyInfluence peddling? You bet. Listen to the whistleblowers. Why does the media continue to protect Hunter and Joe? Whistleblowers shined a light on the different treatment of individuals. Someone should tell Hunter that his father may not be “financially” connected to a company to be a part of that business. There is a shifting story from the DOJ and Biden’s attorney.Let’s face it. As a senator, vice president and president, the Big Guy has peddled his influence for the benefit of his whole family for years. China? Ukraine? Russia?If any of this scandal involved the Trumps, you’d better believe that the media would sharpen their claws and gnash their teeth and leap on it like flies on a trash heap. Oh wait, they did that when a false charge was brought against Trump on the Russia hoax.Forty-eight percent of the public ...