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APD: SWAT situation ends at north Austin apartment

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:02:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police said a SWAT situation at a north Austin apartment complex ended Tuesday morning but gave no other details. According to an earlier report from police, a robbery call at the Starburst Apartment complex on Interstate 35 turned into a SWAT situation just after midnight Tuesday morning. According to Austin Police, officers were called to the complex just north of US 183 around 9 p.m. Monday. Police said the caller was robbed at the door of an apartment. Police believe the suspect went inside the apartment.According to APD, officers called SWAT because the suspect had used a weapon during the robbery. According to police, officers contained the scene to the apartment itself. A police spokesperson did not know if any contact was made with the suspect. Police said the caller was not hurt in the robbery.

Scattered rain returns today ahead of brief dry out

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:02:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After a healthy round of scattered storms Monday, we'll have one more opportunity for heavy rain today before drier and hotter weather makes a brief return midweek. Observed 1-week rainfall totals as of Monday afternoonWhile rainfall has been welcome and added some moisture to the soil, it has thus far failed in producing significant runoff into the lakes. Lake Travis is up 6 inches in the past week, but is still more than 30 feet below its average May level.Scattered rain continuesSpotty to scattered storms and showers will be possible this afternoon and evening, some of which could produce 1-3 inches of additional rain. A low flash flood risk is in place for most of Central Texas - be mindful of saturated soils and low-lying areas.Tuesday's flood risk: 1 out of 4Drier, hotter weather comingDrier and warmer weather takes hold Wednesday and Thursday as high temperatures return to the upper 80s. Partly sunny skies and muggy to humid conditions can be expected areawid...

Lost your car keys? How an Austin library membership key tag can help

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:02:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An Austin resident reunited with his missing set of car keys two weeks after they were lost, all thanks to his library membership.A person who follows Austin Public Library on social media reached out to the library system, saying they had found a missing set of car keys while paddle boarding on Lady Bird Lake. Austin Public Library’s puppetry program delights audiences for 45 years The only identifying information available was the person's library key tag attached to the set.Austin Public Library staff reunited a resident with his missing car keys using his library key tag. (Courtesy: Austin Public Library)APL staff scanned the key tag, which is unique to the individual owner. The scan brought up the resident's name and contact information, which is privately stored and only accessible to staff members.Staff were able to connect with the resident, who'd been missing his keys for about two weeks.

Off the Beaten Path: Robert Frost Stone House Museum

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:02:30 GMT

SHAFTSBURY, Vt. (NEWS10) - In this week’s Off the Beaten Path, we’re taking you to a literary landmark where the poet, Robert Frost, found inspiration. Once a family home, the Robert Frost Stone House Museum at Bennington College now serves as a museum and classroom to preserve the legacy of the famous American poet. Taking you inside the Architectural Parts Warehouse "He wrote to a friend, 'I mean to plant a new garden of Eden with a thousand apple trees of some unforbidden variety,' so he was taken with the property and he moved out here with his wife Eleanor and four children,” said Erin McKenny, the director of the Robert Frost Stone House Museum. 19th century glass bottle found in Albany The Robert Frost Stone House Museum is located at 121 Vermont Route 7a in Shaftsbury. Beginning May 1, the museum is open on weekends. The grounds are always open to the public.

5 things to know this Tuesday, May 16

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:02:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Tuesday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, today will be the warmest day of the next seven, and big changes weather-wise are coming tonight. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Residents of Albany gathered to honor the local barber who was killed Saturday afternoon after a gunman opened fire at the Village Barber and Beauty on 221 Second Avenue. Also, a 17-year-old died due to injuries resulting from a car crash on Thursday near the city of Albany line. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning. 1. Albany community honors barber after tragic barbershop shootingOn Monday, community members gathered to honor and remember a local barber killed Saturday afternoon after a gunman opened fire into Village Barber and Beauty on 221 Second Ave. in Albany. Rev. Reginald Graham is the Owner and Operator of the shop, and he said there were about 10 people in the...

Mike Parson to discuss Kim Gardner's replacement with mayor and faith leaders

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:02:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The process is underway Tuesday to replace Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner when she resigns June 1. Meanwhile, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey still wants her to vacate the office sooner.There are two fronts happening Tuesday in the Kim Gardner story. One is a hearing slated for 1:30 p.m. at the Civil Courts building. That concerns the ongoing effort of attorney general Bailey to remove Gardner from office immediately.The other development focuses on Governor Mike Parson, who will appoint Gardner's replacement. He is slated to meet Tuesday with St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and faith leaders about the search for the new circuit attorneyA total of 18 people have applied to replace Garner as the St. Louis circuit attorney.Governor parson was accepting applications until noon Monday. It's understood that the applicants include four judges and current state senator Steve Roberts Jr. Missouri AG: Gardner was at nursing school during contempt of court hearing FOX 2'S S...

Flood concerns continue in south St. Louis County due to possible showers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:02:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A lot of people in south St. Louis County have been dealing with flooding issues since the weekend and with more rain Tuesday. Residents at one apartment complex are especially concerned.The water has receded here at the cedar Creek Lodge Apartments after all the rain on Mother's Day. Many cars located at the apartments were underwater. They're worried it could happen again if we get much more rain Tuesday morning.Hundreds of people who live there had their cars surrounded by water over the weekend. The front entrance flooded again as well. Four inches of rain fell in a short amount of time. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Residents of the Cedar Creek Lodge Apartments started cleaning up Monday, but with m...

Car crashes into north St. Louis business

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:02:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Crews are at the scene of a one-vehicle crash Tuesday morning.Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez was at the scene, located on the 5500 of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, where the car collided into a north St. Louis business. Busch Light brings ‘corn cans’ back to celebrate, support farmers The cause of the crash has not yet been revealed. So far, no injuries have been reported.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Better Family Life is hosting empowerment week starting tonight

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:02:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Better Family Life is hosting an empowerment week. The goal is to help change the lives of people of all ages.Tuesday night, there's a teen leadership skills meeting. Thursday, there's a community resource fair from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, there's a career expo from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Busch Light brings ‘corn cans’ back to celebrate, support farmers All of these events are at the Better Family Life Cultural Center on 5415 Page Boulevard. TO LEARN MORE, GO TO THE WEBSITE ON YOUR SCREEN

NASCAR celebrating 75th anniversary giveathon

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:02:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS - NASCAR is celebrating its 75th anniversary Tuesday with a fundraiser, and a non-profit is joining in on NASCAR Day's Giveathon.It's for 75 hours from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, to 7:00 p.m. Friday. The online campaign will try to raise $750,000 for charities in all 50 states. Busch Light brings ‘corn cans’ back to celebrate, support farmers That includes St. Louis' Basket of Hope, which provides educational items, toys, and games to children with serious illnesses.To make a donation, go to NascarDayGiveathon.org.