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City, EMS reach tentative agreement for new contract

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:28 GMT

Editor's Note: The video in this story shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 31, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin said it reached a tentative agreement Monday with the Austin Emergency Medical Services Association (AEMSA).The “Meet and Confer Agreement” will be presented to AEMSA for approval prior to City Council consideration in mid-September. RELATED: EMS closer to contract agreement with City of Austin “The City and AEMSA grew to understand and appreciate their respective priorities over the negotiation process, eventually coming to an agreement that focuses on retention that both believe will begin to address long-standing critical staffing shortages,” the city said in a statement.Per the tentative agreement, all current employees would get a 4% or more pay increase based on position and tenure within the department.The city said the entry-level medic salary was increased to $24.24 an hour to assist with recruitment.“To help retain the most experienced employees, ad...

Vikings agree to terms with tight end T.J. Hockenson

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:28 GMT

T.J. Hockenson is sticking around Minnesota.That much is clear after general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah announced on Thursday that the Vikings have agreed to terms with the star tight end on a contract extension. It will reportedly make Hockenson among the highest paid players in the NFL at his position.It felt like only a matter of time before the Vikings got something done with Hockenson. He emerged as an important part of the Vikings last season after being acquired in a trade with the Detroit Lions, finishing 2022 with 60 catches for 519 yards and 3 touchdowns across 10 games with the Vikings.That type of production excited head coach Kevin O’Connell as he envisioned pairing Hockenson with star receiver Justin Jefferson for the foreseeable future.Though he missed a good portion of training camp with some health issues — he battled an ear infection, then lower-back stiffness — Hockenson should be ready to go for the Sept. 10 season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. H...

Schenectady woman pleads guilty in CDTA bus stabbing

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:28 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady woman pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal possession of a weapon early Thursday. Law enforcement says Keionna Hood, 31, stabbed someone aboard a CDTA bus with a knife. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to the Albany County District Attorney's Office, superior court information alleged Hood stabbed someone unknown to her on a CDTA bus at a gas station on Central Avenue in Colonie on May 1. She remains in the Albany County Jail awaiting sentencing.She faces up to two and 1/3 to seven years in state prison. Sentencing is scheduled for October 27.

Four arrested in Amsterdam on grand larceny charges

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:28 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Four men have been arrested in Amsterdam following a larceny investigation, according to state police. Robert Howland, 46, of Amsterdam, Travis Smith, 49, of Amsterdam, Ronald Washington, 39, of Fultonville, and Brandon Willis, 31, of Fultonville, are all facing multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On August 28, at 11:23 a.m., troopers responded to the Lowe's location in Amsterdam for the report of a past occurring larceny. The investigation determined that on August 25, Howland, Smith, Washington and Willis all entered the store and reportedly worked together to steal over $1,000 worth of merchandise before leaving in the same vehicle. Howland and Smith were arrested on August 28, while Washington and Willis were arrested on August 30. They now face the following charges: Newburgh man pleads guilty to stalking ex-girlfriend ChargesHowlandFourth-degree grand larcenyFifth-degree conspiracySecond...

New York's best chocolate milk hails from Palatine Bridge

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:28 GMT

PALATINE BRIDGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Winners from the 2023 Dairy Products Competition were recently announced, with a Capital Region-based dairy farm taking home the gold for best chocolate milk in the state. Dygert Farms Creamery was named the best chocolate milk in the state. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The Dairy Products Competition looks at New York's dairy industry to celebrate the best dairy producers and processors the state has to offer with gold or silver honors, as well as an award of excellence. “Coming from a family of dairy farmers in Ireland, I am committed to continuing our historic support for New York’s dairy producers and processors,” Governor Hochul said. “Our dairy products are some of the finest in the world and these winners are a testament to our State - I encourage all New Yorkers to enjoy these delicious award-winning products.”

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: September 1-3

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Labor Day weekend is almost here! From concerts to fairs to the Capital District Scottish Games, there are quite a few things happening on September 1, 2, and 3. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, September 1Guns N' Roses, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 6 p.m. You can still buy tickets on the Live Nation website.Schaghticoke Fair, Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.Fonda Fair, Fonda Fairgrounds, 8 a.m.Columbia County Fair, Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham, 10 a.m.38 Special, Rivers Casino in Schenectady, 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Rivers website.Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival, Tymor Park in Union Vale, 2:30 p.m. You must buy tickets on the Balloon Festival website.Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, The Egg in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on The Egg website.Adirondack Independence Music Festival, Lake Geor...

Nuggets Podcast: Talking offseason, Western Conference pecking order and Mike Singer’s farewell to the beat

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:28 GMT

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, departing beat reporter Mike Singer is joined by editor Matt Schubert and new beat reporter Bennett Durando to discuss the passing of the torch, the Nuggets’ return to form and the Western Conference pecking order. Among the topics discussed:Is Jamal Murray betting on himself to make an All-Star team or All-NBA team before signing an extension? Is that the right decision?With Bruce Brown off to Indiana to collect his bag, how will the Nuggets replace their malleable bench piece? Which of their three rookies is most likely to become a contributor in Year 1? Did the Nuggets make a mistake letting Jeff Green walk?Nikola Jokic and Murray both elected to opt out of playing for their countries in the World Cup. No doubt that’s welcome news for the Nuggets, but basketball heads around the world are disappointed.The boys discuss the return of the Western Conference as the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers improve their rosters,...

Art Drop Day is Tuesday: Creative scavenger hunt includes hundreds of free, hidden works

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:28 GMT

Pam Farris is putting herself — and her students — in the path of scavenger hunters on Tuesday, Sept. 5.That’s worldwide Art Drop Day, when artists hide (or “drop”) their original works in public places, post clues online and wait for art-hunters to discover them. Besides being a mosaic artist and member of the Next Gallery in Lakewood’s 40 West Arts District, Farris is a middle school art teacher with Jefferson County Public Schools.Artist and educator Pam Farris made Colorado flag mosaics for Art Drop Day 2023. (Provided by Pam Farris)“It’s such a fun way to get people excited about art,” she said. “I just wish I could wait around and see who picks them up.”Farris is one of dozens of local contributors to the celebratory day started by Jake Parker of Provo, Utah. Denver has been taking part since 2017, when the city’s cultural arm, Denver Arts & Venues, began promoting it online and hiding miniature versio...

Shooter 'made incriminating statements' after arrest, Santa Ana police say

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:28 GMT

The Santa Ana Police Department arrested two Garden Grove residents who allegedly shot and killed a Santa Ana man earlier this month.Jorge Valazquez, 29, succumbed to gunshot wounds to his upper torso after he was attacked a few minutes before 2 a.m. on Aug. 13, the SAPD said in a news release.Detectives canvassed the area near 2734 N. Bristol St. and "identified several suspects who were at the scene during the shooting," including 31-year-old Diana Tenorio, said police.She was arrested Aug. 15, and police added that a gun was found at her home. The alleged shooter, 30-year-old Manuel Chairez, was arrested in Moreno Valley on Aug. 16. He later "made incriminating statements" to detectives and was charged with murder two days later.Chairez is being held without bail at the Theo Lacy Facility, and he is due to appear in Central Superior Court on Friday.Tenorio was released from the Central Women's Jail on Aug. 17 as a criminal complaint had not been filed at that point. Court records...

Caltech opens doors to students from schools without calculus, physics, chemistry

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:28 GMT

The California Institute of Technology has long been one of the most selective schools in the country, boasting an admission rate of only 3% last year, according to the Los Angeles Times.It's something the school embraces, highlighting that "Caltech is hard" on the school's webpage listing academic requirements for applicants.For some gifted applicants, however, what was already a daunting prospect was truly impossible, as Caltech refused to admit students who did not take physics, calculus and chemistry, even if their schools did not offer those classes.But Thursday, the Pasadena school announced a new pathway for students who weren't offered the chance to take those classes, according to the Times.Those students can take and score highly on Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or some other certification tests, including by taking and passing free online classes through Khan Academy to prove their mastery of the subjects.The change could affect a large number of teens, ...