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No immediate end to dangerous heat and humidity

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Mother Nature throwin' us on the grill and turning the heat on high this week... and it'll get worse before it gets better.Afternoon highs will near 100° again this afternoon, but with the addition of humidity, will bring 'feels like' temps well above the century mark. Expect heat index values to range between 103°-113° -- a HEAT ADVISORY is in effect 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today.A few isolated storms may clip our northern counties this evening, but the coverage and intensity of these storms should be less than what we saw Monday night. A low risk for strong to severe storms exists in the northern fringes of our northern counties.Isolated strong to severe storms possible in our northern counties Tuesday eveningHigh temperatures are expected to reach or exceed 100° every day this week and possibly much of next week in many areas. High humidity levels will combine to produce "feels like" temperatures over 10° hotter than what the thermometer reads.Temperatures continue to c...

5 things to know this Tuesday, June 13

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Tuesday! Per Meteorologist Rob Lindenmuth, we are expecting increasingly sunny skies, less humidity, and seasonably warm temperatures through the afternoon with highs in the upper 70s to near 80. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Actor Treat Williams died after a motorcycle crash in Bennington County on Monday. Williams was airlifted to Albany for treatment but was later pronounced dead. Also, a new amendment in Hudson may invite bigger retail chains to the area. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning. 1. Asylees in Albany want work, not a handoutConfusion still lingers in the Capital Region about the services being provided to the recent asylees that have reached Albany. NEWS10 breaks down the confusion as the asylees are trying to acclimate to their new home.2. Treat Williams of ‘Everwood,’ ‘Hair’ dead after motorcycle crashTreat Williams, known...

Off the Beaten Path: The Farm Store at Tiashoke

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:53 GMT

EASTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Located in southern Washington County, you’ll find a retail farm store housed inside a 200-year-old barn. The Ziehm family opened The Farm Store at Tiashoke as a way to share the offerings from their dairy farm with the community.The Farm Store, operated by the Ziehm family, is allowing them to grow their family business by diversifying from the traditional dairy operation they have in Buskirk. The family has grown and sold pumpkins, beef and pork for years, and this new enterprise allows them to do so under one roof, while adding other local products and services. Bottomless Bricks reopens in Pittsfield “When we opened in September last year people came out in droves, and it was awesome. I think people really appreciate the invitation to come out to a farm and to get know their local farmers,” said Jessica Ziehm.“When we opened in September last year. People came out in droves, and it was awesome. I think people really appreciate the invitation to come ou...

J.B. Pritzker celebrating I-270 bridge work today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:53 GMT

GRANITE CITY, Ill. - Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker will be in the metro east later Thursday morning focusing on a major Mississippi River bridge expansion project.Governor Pritzker is set to speak on the plans for a new Chain of Rocks Bridge at 10:00 a.m. A release from the Governor's Office said he is making a stop there Tuesday to celebrate the improvements coming to the bridge.    IDOT is in charge of building the new Chain of Rocks Bridge. The first phase of preliminary engineering and environmental study has already been done. Phase two which focuses on contract plans and land acquisition is underway now. Mizzou hazing case: 4th fraternity brother pleads guilty Phase three will be the main construction part of the project. The plans are to build two new twin bridges.One of the new bridges will be on the same alignment as the current Chain of Rocks Bridge. The other one will be directly south of the existing bridge.The new southern bridge will be constructed first ...

MLB celebrating 3rd annual 'Lou Gehrig Day' today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Major League Baseball is celebrating the third annual 'Lou Gehrig Day' Tuesday. It's to raise awareness of the fight against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The Hall of Famer retired from baseball after coming down with the disease. Former St. Louis alderman under federal indictment for insurance fraud The Cardinals sold $25 field box tickets to Tuesday night's game. Part of the money will be donated to the ALS Association.

Cardinals Blood Drive starting today in several locations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Starting Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals will be holding blood drives at various locations.Donors of all blood types are needed. To make an appointment, go to RedCrossBlood.org and enter the sponsor code 'Cards.' Mizzou hazing case: 4th fraternity brother pleads guilty The Cardinals Blood Drive runs through Thursday.

St. Louis area nurses taking part in 'National Day of Action' today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis area nurses will take part in a 'National Day of Action' Tuesday.Registered nurses at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital say there's a nationwide shortage of nurses. Former St. Louis alderman under federal indictment for insurance fraud They want hospitals to make sure there's enough staff at all times and that nurses have the resources they need to care for their patients.

St. Louis City officials announcing next phase of 'Behavioral Health Bureau' today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis city leaders plan to announce the next phase of the city's new 'Behavioral Health Bureau' Tuesday. It was established last October to focus on improving access to mental health care and treating substance abuse. Officials shared that the opioid crisis and mental health troubles have a direct link to violent crime in St Louis. Former St. Louis alderman under federal indictment for insurance fraud Mayor Tishaura Jones will join health department leaders for the announcement at 1:45 p.m.

Dot Foods' last trade show in St. Louis starting today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A popular trade show is happening in downtown St. Louis this week for the last time.Dot Foods has held a trade show at America's Center for about 20 years. This year's event starts Tuesday and runs through Thursday. The annual convention brings in more than 2,600 participants and generates about $2.5 million dollars for the city. Mizzou hazing case: 4th fraternity brother pleads guilty Dot Foods CEO Dick Tracy said in order to get more customers and suppliers to attend the show and feel safe, they'll move it to Denver next year.Great St. Louis Inc. responded to Tracy's announcement, saying. "it's proof of how critical it is that we address violent crime as a region. In downtown specifically, because of its criticality to the long-term growth of the city and the entire metro."

NAACP hosting police chase town hall today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The NAACP is holding a town hall meeting Tuesday to discuss police pursuits. They want to address the risks they say come with high speed pursuits and for community members to share their experiences and opinions. They also hope to come up with solutions to reduce violent or harmful outcomes. Former St. Louis alderman under federal indictment for insurance fraud The town hall is at 6:00 p.m. at the Omega Center on Goodfellow Boulevard.