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Austin pizzeria raises money for Hawaii wildfire victims

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Tragic wildfires in Hawaii have inspired the help of people from all over, including right here in Central Texas. Roppolo's Pizzeria held a fundraiser, devoting 20% of Monday's sales to the relief funds for victims of the fires. The owner, Marc Roppolo, told KXAN he has friends living in Maui, and seeing the devastation firsthand inspired him to reach out. Roppolo also wants to inspire others to unify and give back as well. How — and when — is best to donate to those affected by the Maui wildfires? The fires that swept through Lahaina last week destroyed nearly every building in the town of 13,000, the Associated Press reported. According to AP, the Red Cross said 575 evacuees were spread across five shelters on Monday, including the War Memorial Gymnasium in Wailuku. More than 3,000 people have registered for federal assistance, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and that number was expected to grow, AP reported. The death toll was at least 99...

Austin mayor, Texas land commissioner to make 'historic announcement' Tuesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham are set to make a "historic announcement" in a joint press conference Tuesday morning.The conference will be held at the William P. Hobby Jr. State Office Building, located at 333 Guadalupe St. in Austin at 11:30 a.m.Details surrounding the announcement are limited at this time.The conference will be live-streamed in this story and on the KXAN Facebook page. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Austin, Travis County officials to make wildfire preparedness announcement Tuesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- City of Austin and Travis County leaders will discuss ongoing efforts to address record-breaking heat and the potential for wildfires Tuesday. The update happens at 12:30 p.m. and will be streamed by KXAN in this story and on KXAN's Facebook page. Another 7+ days of triple digits but hints of change ahead The following city and county officials will make remarks, according to the city: City of Austin Mayor Kirk WatsonTravis County Judge Andy BrownAustin Fire Department, Chief Joel G. BakerTravis County Emergency Services District 2, Assistant Chief Mark MoellenbergAustin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Director Ken SnipesAustin Police Department, Assistant Chief Scott PerryAustin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, Chief Robert LuckritzAustin Public Health, Austin Water and Austin Energy officials will also be present. A total of 30 fires have burned 2,826 acres in the 15-county KXAN viewing area, as of Aug. 13. You can find an ac...

Malibu Barbie Cafe coming to Mall of America this fall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:36 GMT

Cashing in on Barbie’s recent comeback, a national outfit is bringing Malibu Barbie Cafe to the Mall of America this September.Bucket Listers, a “media experience brand,” will open the cafe following its sold-out runs in New York and Chicago.The cafe, which will likely run for four or five months, is “inspired by the groovy beachside energy of 1970s Malibu, a time of carefree summer days when Malibu Barbie was first introduced to the world.”If it follows the Chicago run, the decor will be mostly bright pink, with pops of other pastels, and there will be plenty of Instagram-friendly places to take photos.In Chicago, the fast-casual menu, created by Los Angeles chef Becky Brown, includes items like Pacific Paradise Rainbow Pancakes, Live Your Dream Grilled Cheese and a Beach Burger.Your ticket ($34-$44 for an adult, depending on peak/off peak times in Chicago) gets you entrance, an entree and a side. Beverages, shared plates and desserts are extra.There will be merch, of course, and s...

Glenville cafe to be on 'America's Best Restaurants'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:36 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Lily's Cafe, located at 181 Freemans Bridge Road in Glenville, is set to be featured on "America's Best Restaurants."  The company brings attention to independently-owned restaurants around the United States. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! During the visit, the eatery’s popular dishes will be highlighted, and owners Scott and Elizabeth McGlauflin will be interviewed. The McGlauflins are the fourth owners of the restaurant, which started as a drive-in with mini golf in the 1970s. They renovated and opened the space in late 2021.“The biggest thing for us that separates us from most of the people around here is that we make everything from scratch,” said Scott. Lily's Cafe is known for its corned beef hash, lobster rolls and benedicts, and its big portion sizes. Broadalbin eatery to be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’ “America’s Best Restaurants” will be filming at Lily's Cafe on August 29 fr...

Rescue squads respond to hiker who fell 40 feet in Keene

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:36 GMT

KEENE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 23-year-old hiker from Canada suffered significant head, rib, hip, and leg injuries after falling approximately 40 feet from the highest waterfall in the Trap Dike on Mount Colden. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) says the hiker was flown to the hospital and did not mention their current status. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, around 12:40 p.m., forest rangers' assistance was called for a hiker who fell roughly 40 feet in the Trap Dike at Mount Colden. A total of 11 rangers responded along with New York State Police (NYSP) aviation.NYSP aviation made several flights to drop rangers off at the base of Trap Dike and by 1:50 p.m., rescue squad respondents reached the 23-year-old Canadian hiker. Image via New York State Department of Conservation WCSO: Easton man stole $75K worth of jewelry from relative Rangers set up a multi-pitch, steep-angle rope rescue. The hiker was...

Adirondack ice cream stands fighting 'Battle of the Cones'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:36 GMT

TICONDEROGA, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Adirondack ice cream stands are facing off this month in a battle for frosty supremacy. The 2023 Battle of the Cones is raging online, in a series of community-led rounds to determine the best ice cream in the North Country. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Twenty-three competitors have faced off, ranging from the Wind-Chill Factory in Ticonderoga at the north end of Lake George, to stands in Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, Speculator, and more. The battle began on July 19, with rounds set to progress until Tuesday, Aug. 22. Wind-Chill Factory, last year's winner, has made it to the semifinals, which run until the end of the day Tuesday, Aug. 15. After a narrow 51.6% victory over Skyline Ice Cream of Tupper Lake, the stand is up against Donnelly's of Saranac Lake, which previously took a 74.2% victory over neighbor Mountain Mist. At the other end of the semifinals, Emma's of Lake Placid squares off agains...

Opening day of the 2023 Vermont State Fair

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:36 GMT

RUTLAND, Vt. (NEWS10) -- The 177th Vermont State Fair opens on August 15 and runs through August 19. The fair opens at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! AdmissionTuesday is also $5 Day, so general admission is $5. On Wednesday, it's Children’s Day with a bike giveaway, and those 12 years and under are free. Thursday is Veterans Appreciation Day and Senior Day, so all veterans and seniors get free admission.Children 5 years and under, as well as military members in uniform, are free every day. On Wednesday and Thursday, general admission is $10. On Friday and Saturday, it's $12. What to know for opening day at the Altamont Fair EntertainmentTouch A Truck4-H ExhibitsButterfly EnclosureVT History Sign DisplayDanne Moore Antique MotorsWeaving & Spinning DemonstrationsFarm MuseumTotally Twisted BalloonsAntique Tractor DisplayPony RidesRosaire's Royal RacersUltimate Air DogsChainsaw CarversPond Hill Pro RodeoD...

WCSO: Easton man stole $75K worth of jewelry from relative

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:36 GMT

EASTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Easton man was arrested on Tuesday, August 1 after being accused of stealing $75,000 in jewelry from one of his relatives. Keener Mendezestaban, 20, is charged with second-degree grand larceny. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This arrest comes as a result of the Washington County Sheriff's Office investigating a complaint regarding Mendezestaban. Deputies say they received a complaint alleging Mendezestaban had stolen $75,000 worth of jewelry from a relative in the town of Easton.Mendezestaban was arrested on a warrant and was arraigned at centralized arraignment. He was released on his own recognizance and is set to appear in court at a later date.

St. Louis honeymooners recount Lahaina fire encounter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:36 GMT

LAHAINA, Hawaii – Tiffany and Jon Bosslet booked their Hawaii honeymoon getaway at the end of June."We did a nice hike on a really cool trail,” Tiffany said. “We learned a lot about Maui’s history."What was supposed to be a once-in-a lifetime vacation took a turn for the worse."Gas stations were all closed,” Jon said. “Fast food places were all closed, too."First, Hurricane Dora knocked out power, which turned finding food on the northwest side of Maui into a multi-hour effort. They would lose power and be without cell service for a couple of days. The Bosslets traveled to several grocery stores before finding one that had any food."It was just a lot of people randomly forming lines,” Jon said. “People were just getting in line because other people were." Road rage mystery solved as ghost driver gets prison time Just a few minutes from where the newlyweds were staying, a fire started burning in Lahaina."When I saw the smoke, I knew it was pretty bad," Tiffany said.The fires have n...