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Austin's Barton Springs Road Bridge could be replaced amid dilapidating conditions

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:08:10 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than 20 years, City of Austin officials have flagged the Barton Springs Road Bridge as one of the highest priority bridges in need of rehabilitation or replacement. Now, staff are asking Austin City Council to greenlight design work on a total replacement for the nearly 100-year-old bridge as its conditions continue to wane.The Barton Springs Road Bridge was first built in 1926 as a two-lane bridge before it was expanded in 1946. Today, approximately 20,000 vehicles cross the bridge each day, which is a key access point into and out of Zilker Park.Barton Springs Road Bridge (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)Barton Springs Road Bridge (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)Barton Springs Road Bridge (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)Over the years, officials have worked to maintain the bridge and expand its lifespan. However, with the amount of time it takes to design and engineer any sort of improvements on the structure, city leaders said Tuesday time is of the essence."As a profess...

When Anthony Edwards returns, who’s in — and who’s out — of Timberwolves’ rotation?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:08:10 GMT

Injured Anthony Edwards could return to the Timberwolves’ lineup as soon as Thursday in Dallas. That’s good news for a team in the midst of a difficult portion of its schedule and that showed in Monday’s loss in New Orleans that if it is to compete with some of the NBA’s most-talented teams — particularly on the road — it likely will need its best player to do so.Edwards’ return would fill Minnesota’s boat re: roster availability after Jordan McLaughlin and Jaden McDaniels also returned to action within the past few days.So Timberwolves coach Chris Finch will have the option to reshuffle the deck and dial up the rotation however he sees fit.As a reminder, when the Wolves were healthy at the start of the season, the core rotational pieces were Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley, McDaniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Naz Reid, Kyle Anderson and Shake Milton, while Jordan McLaughlin was used in short stints as a spark when needed.But things have changed since th...

John Shipley: Wild coaching change has worked, but it’s still up to the players

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:08:10 GMT

Back on Nov. 8, Bill Guerin had seen enough from Calen Addison, a young defenseman with a mostly offensive upside that the Wild GM had dragged his feet on, finally signing him to a one-year deal days before training camp started.The Wild had played 12 games, and Guerin used the only real tool a salary-cap challenged team has at its disposal to replace him, trading Addison to San Jose for a low-end prospect and draft pick, then acquiring Zach Bogosian from Tampa Bay for a seventh-round draft pick.The takeaway?“I don’t need 70 games to figure out what we need,” Guerin said at the time.So, when the Wild were staggering to the quarter pole — losers of seven straight, and 11 of 13 overall — Guerin made another, bigger move to improve his team, firing head coach Dean Evason and replacing him with John Hynes. And while the Wild remain buried in the Western Conference standings, it’s clear that Guerin’s move has worked.Since Hynes became the coach Nov. 28, the Wild are 5-2-0 and, frankly, h...

Vikings name Nick Mullens starting quarterback moving forward

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:08:10 GMT

Nick Mullens will be the starting quarterback for the Vikings moving forward.The official announcement came from head coach Kevin O’Connell on Tuesday before the Vikings held a walkthrough practice at TCO Performance Center. The decision makes sense considering Mullens replaced Josh Dobbs under center the past Sunday to lead the Vikings to a 3-0 road victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.Though the offense struggled for most of the game, Mullens completed 9 of 13 passes for 83 yards, leading the Vikings down the field for their only points of the game.  Meanwhile, Dobbs was very inefficient, finishing 10 of 23 passing for 63 yards.It’s still unclear if Dobbs or Jaren Hall will be the backup quarterback.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | Dane Mizutani: Josh Metellus is the queen on the chessboard for Vikings’ defense Minnesota Vikings | Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson has ‘good chance’ to play Saturday in Cincinnati M...

Braeden Carrington to step away from Gophers men’s basketball program

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:08:10 GMT

Gophers sophomore guard Braeden Carrington is taking an indefinite break from the U men’s basketball program to focus on his mental health.“There’s areas of my life I am looking to improve and must step away from the program and put myself first,” Carrington wrote on X on Tuesday. “I plan on returning to the team when the time is right. For now please respect my space and allow me to ultimately do what’s best for me. Thank you Gopher fans.”Gophers head coach Ben Johnson added in a statement: “We fully support Braeden as he takes this time to focus on his mental health. Myself, our administration and our team will do whatever we can to help him and I admire Braeden for his courage. We will be here to assist him every step of the way.”Carrington has played through injuries to start all 10 games for the Gophers going into Tuesday’s home game against IUPUI. The Brooklyn Park native is the U’s best perimeter defender. He i...

$100K+ in goods stolen during Saratoga smash & grab

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:08:10 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — It’s the last thing you want to have happen during the holidays. A small business in Saratoga Springs temporarily closed after thieves stole what the owner says was hundreds of thousands of dollars in merchandise. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! It happened just after five this morning. Security cameras captured two male suspects smashing the entrance of ‘Lola Saratoga’ — and less than two minutes later — walking out with what the owner says was greater than $100,000 worth of handbags and other items. One of the assailants brazenly threw up a peace sign at the camera before escaping onto Broadway. Police say both suspects left in a dark-colored sedan.The damage was cleaned up fast but the wound is still fresh for shaken store owner Megan Druckman. She rushed to the scene after police called her. “I came in as soon as I could, I basically came down in my pajamas…” Druckman said. The break-in comes during...

Bethlehem Police warn of phone scam targeting elderly

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:08:10 GMT

BETHLEHEM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Elderly residents in Bethlehem are urged to be wary of a phone scam requesting cash. Police say the scammers will claim there is an emergency involving a family member or that bail money is needed to get a family member out of jail. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The scammers will request money and send an Uber to pick up the package. Anyone who receives a call of this nature is asked to contact the family member in question and then report the call to the police. Bethlehem Police can be reached at (518) 439-9973.

St. Louis Catholic schools to remain open after closure threats

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:08:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Many Catholic schools were waiting on an announcement from the archdiocese about closures. Over the past 20 years, enrollment has dropped from 40,000 to less than 20,000. The Archdiocese notified about 26 schools that they might be closing. It appears that they will remain open.The Office of Catholic Education and Formation, along with Episcopal Vicars, met with archdiocesan pastors to evaluate elementary school sustainability. Pastors recommend keeping schools open for 2024-25, with standalone schools submitting long-term plans by Feb 1, 2024. Missouri teen killed in hunting incident remembered for joy he brought others "Archbishop Rozanski will review the feasibility reports and may suggest additional revisions or amendments. It is possible that some parishes may elect in February to reconsider their decisions to remain open," states the archdiocese in a news release.Around a third of all St. Louis area Catholic pastors with elementary schools recently met with the...

Over 35 Missouri high schools represented at All-Star Football Game 

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:08:10 GMT

On Saturday, the sun was shining over Missouri Baptist University Spartan Field for the American Cancer Society All-Star Game.Over 35 Missouri high schools were represented all coming together to raise money for the American Cancer Society and their efforts to support cancer patients and research. "The money that is brought in from this event is going to help cancer patients not just for looking and finding a cure but also to help them in some of their immediate needs and helping them live longer, and just helping them find medication that will help just a number of things," said Larry Frost, St. Louis Metropolitan Football Coach Association Executive Director. Local high schools, families and businesses came out to support these football players who showed commitment not only to their teams but to taking a stand against cancer. "I get a little emotional, my grandma is battling cancer as well as my stepdad and my aunt right now so it's near and dear to my heart b...

Hunting orcas spotted off Palos Verdes Peninsula

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:08:10 GMT

Whale watchers off the Palos Verdes Peninsula were treated to a rare sight on Monday when they spotted a pod of orcas.Harbor Breeze Cruises posted photos on Facebook and said this was their first sighting of orcas in two years.A pod of about a dozen orcas was spotted off the Southern California coast on Dec. 11, 2023. (Harbor Breeze Cruises)A pod of about a dozen orcas was spotted off the Southern California coast on Dec. 11, 2023. (Harbor Breeze Cruises)A pod of about a dozen orcas was spotted off the Southern California coast on Dec. 11, 2023. (Harbor Breeze Cruises)A pod of about a dozen orcas was spotted off the Southern California coast on Dec. 11, 2023. (Harbor Breeze Cruises)A pod of about a dozen orcas was spotted off the Southern California coast on Dec. 11, 2023. (Harbor Breeze Cruises)A pod of about a dozen orcas was spotted off the Southern California coast on Dec. 11, 2023. (Harbor Breeze Cruises)A pod of about a dozen orcas was spotted off the Southern California coast...