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At least 7 people injured after tree branch falls unexpectedly at San Antonio Zoo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:40 GMT

SAN ANTONIO, Texas-- At least seven people were injured after a tree branch at the San Antonio Zoo unexpectedly fell Wednesday, according to a San Antonio Fire Department spokesperson.The incident happened shortly after noon, according to a San Antonio Zoo spokesperson.San Antonio Zoo security and EMT team quickly responded and began treating guests, the zoo spokesperson said. Additionally, the San Antonio Park Police, San Antonio Police and SAFD responded within minutes.It was not immediately clear how serious the injuries were for the seven people injured, and the incident remained under investigation Wednesday.

2,000+ acre industrial park raising concerns from neighbors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:40 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) - A more than 2,000 acre industrial park in parts of San Marcos and Martindale is inching closer to breaking ground on construction. The project for the massive acreage is called The San Marcos Air Rail and Truck Terminal (SMART). Developers said they chose the location because of the dramatic growth in the Austin-San Antonio I-35 corridor. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: San Marcos boom: thousands of jobs could soon be coming to city But neighbors are concerned about how it will impact those who call that area home. Annie and Noah Donovan live right across the street from part of the SMART Terminal land. The Donovan's moved into their home less than two years ago. Now, with the industrial park coming, they are considering moving out. (Photo: KXAN's Sarah Al-Shaikh)"Do we sell? Do we move because of something like this?" Noah said. The development agreement was originally approved by the City of San Marcos back in 2019. Developers are now asking to annex parts of...

Wolves drop fifth straight at home, fall to Celtics 104-102

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:40 GMT

Target Center continues to be a not-so-friendly confine for Minnesota.Wednesday’s 104-102 loss to the Celtics marks the Timberwolves’ fifth-straight home loss. Minnesota hasn’t won in Minneapolis since Feb. 5.Wednesday’s loss wasn’t for a lack of effort. The Wolves and Celtics engaged in a defensive slugfest flush with physicality. Scoring was at a premium thanks to poor shot-making and two teams without easy defenders to target for offense.Minnesota still managed to move the ball well, finishing with 27 assists on its 37 makes. The Wolves weren’t as stagnant as they’ve been recently against top-tier defenses. But they simply couldn’t get enough shots to fall.Anthony Edwards found a nice balance offensively, finishing with 28 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. The guard found his offense within the flow of what Minnesota was generating.In the first half, though, Edwards was the only player producing. His teammates were just 9 for 3...

State girls basketball Class 4A quarterfinal: Eden Prairie 78, Centennial 57

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:40 GMT

Four Eden Prairie players tallied double-digit point totals and four others recorded at least six as the Eagles cruised to victory, topping Centennial 78-57 in a Class 4A quarterfinal on Wednesday at Williams Arena.Ella Hardwick and Annika Anderson led the way for Eden Prairie (21-9) with 12 points apiece while Rae Ehrman and Molly Lenz finished with 10 each. The Eagles built a 19-point halftime advantage and coasted the rest of the way.Marisa Frost had a game-high 21 points for Centennial (19-11), which held stead in the second half after the Eagles ran away with the first. Emma Walsh added nine points and Autumn McCall had seven points and seven rebounds.Third-seeded Eden Prairie will face second-seeded St. Michael-Albertville in the semifinals at 8 p.m. on Thursday.Related ArticlesHigh School Sports | State girls basketball: Alexandria outshoots Hill-Murray in Class 3A quarters High School Sports | Class 4A girls basketball state quarterfinal: Thompson&...

Biden administration threatens to ban TikTok if Chinese parent company doesn't sell stakes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:40 GMT

The Biden administration has demanded the Chinese owners of TikTok sell their stakes in the  social media app or risk a possible ban in the U.S., the company told The Hill on Wednesday.The Wall Street Journal first reported that the U.S. Treasury-led Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) made the push. TikTok confirmed it had heard from CFIUS and said it did not dispute the reporting.The CFIUS demand comes amid security concerns about the video-sharing app, which is owned by China-based parent company ByteDance — specifically, that the Chinese government could gain access to American user data.Congress has been increasingly scrutinizing TikTok and talking about a potential ban — and Republicans have knocked the Biden administration for not taking action on the perceived threat. TikTok on Wednesday didn’t divulge further details about the new demand from CFIUS, but countered that a sale wouldn’t solve the perceived security problems."If protecting nat...

Stabbing on CDTA bus sends one to the hospital

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:40 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Schenectady police responded to 1773 State St. for reports of a stabbing on a CDTA bus. When police arrived, they determined a 23-year-old man suffered slashes to his head and torso. He was transported to Albany Medical Center and is in stable condition. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Colonie Police Department assisted in the investigation by pulling over a CDTA bus near Osborne Road and evacuating its passengers. Currently, there is no suspect in custody. Jaime Kazlo from CDTA has told NEWS10 that she is working closely with the Schenectady Police during this ongoing investigation. Stick with NEWS10 for updates both on air and online.

Staying safe while snowmobiling

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:40 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Despite the large amount of snow that fell during the nor'easter, officials are reminding winter enthusiasts that it can still be dangerous to operate a snowmobile. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A crash in Albany County on Wednesday that critically injured a 15-year-old boy came one day after a fatal snowmobile accident in Gloversville. Skyler Olmstead, 18, died after a crash on Tuesday night in the area of Route 30A near South Kingsboro Avenue.Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino said the best way for snowmobilers to stay safe is to be aware of their surroundings. Many local snowmobile clubs also said taking a rider safety course is the best course of action to maintain safety on the trail and beyond.

Wife of Hermann police officer who survived shooting describes recovery as 'Day by day'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Prayers continue for the Hermann police officer who survived a deadly shooting Sunday night.“It’s day by day,” Michelle Sullentrup, the wife of officer Adam Sullentrup, 31, said on Wednesday.Det. Sgt. Mason Griffith and Adam were shot during a confrontation with a man at a Casey's general store late Sunday evening. Griffith died, and Adam remains in the ICU at a St. Louis area hospital.“All the nurses and the doctors, surgeons, they’ve all been really great,” Michelle said. Top story: Report details fatal encounter between accused cop killer, Hermann police She declined to discuss the nature of her husband’s injuries but expressed hope for his recovery.“I think just having people around, and being able to talk about the good stories, about Adam," Michelle said. "And not just focusing on this bad situation that has happened. And looking forward to the future and him getting better."In the meantime, Michelle said she grieves for the fallen officer’s family.“I’ve been in ...

Beloved Waterloo landmark Ahne's Bakery closes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:40 GMT

WATERLOO, Ill. - A beloved bakery in Waterloo is closing its doors after a fire caused significant damage to the building. The fire in late September last year did a number on Ahne’s Bakery in downtown Waterloo. The owners shared the heartbreaking news that they will not reopen in a Facebook post.“Ahne’s has just been a staple of this community for, I think, 50 years,” said Elizabeth Hahn, owner of Philomena and Ruth.Hahn said one of the most exciting things for her and her family was crossing the street to get donuts and pastries.  Top story: Report details fatal encounter between accused cop killer, Hermann police “I love taking my niece there, and she would always pick out cookies," she said. "And the smiley face cookies are always the favorite ones. And I would always take a picture of the smiley face, like, up in town! So we could say ‘Waterloo Smiles.’” Fond memories and traditions were born thanks to Ahne’s. “Mary Reynolds, her dad Bill, started the bake...

LAUSD unions announce dates of potential 3-day strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:40 GMT

Members of a union that represents Los Angeles Unified School District workers along with the United Teachers of Los Angeles plan to announce dates of an upcoming strike at a rally Wednesday evening.SEIU Local 99 members voted in February to authorize a strike and thousands signed a strike commitment saying they are ready to take action.“LAUSD has continued to harass and threaten SEIU Local 99 members engaging in union activities for a fair contract. In response, our SEIU Local 99 bargaining team has called for a 3-day unfair practice charges strike,” union members explained on their website.Teachers and support staff from the second largest school district in the nation said they are striking for three days to show officials they are “fed up” and want to demand respect for their work, better conditions and higher wages. They aim to call out the district's unfair practices they say include threats, interrogation and surveillance of members who participated in last month's strike vot...