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Evanston seeks volunteers to help seniors, people with disabilities shovel snow

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:30:45 GMT

EVANSTON, Ill. — Evanston is looking for volunteers for its snow shoveling program — which aims to help seniors and those with disabilities.Evanston residents who request assistance will be provided with a list of available volunteers in their area. Residents will be responsible for contacting volunteers from the provided list and for scheduling the services. Group accused of stealing, selling $2M worth of scrap intended for Northwest Indiana steel mill People willing to volunteer can fill out the Snow Shoveling Volunteer Intake Form or call/text 847-448-4311.

Veterans Day deals: Free or discounted restaurant offers for veterans, active duty military

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:30:45 GMT

(WHTM/NEXSTAR) - Each year on Veterans Day, Americans honor the service and sacrifices of those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To show appreciation, restaurants across the country will also be offering free and discounted meals for both veterans and active duty military members.Here's are just a few of the many restaurant chains offering deals in the coming days.Applebee's: Veterans and active duty military can receive a free dine-in meal from a special menu on Saturday, Nov. 11, along with a $5 "Bounce Back" card to put toward a future meal in the following weeks. Proof of military service is required. Click here for more info.Bob Evans: The restaurant chain is offering veterans and active duty military a free meal from their menu of seven offerings. Proof of military service is required. Click here for more info. National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day: Celebrate with free or discounted food Buffalo Wild Wings: In honor of Veterans Day, veterans and active duty military dining...

Kaitlin Armstrong's first interview with APD played during murder trial

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:30:45 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The State continues calling witnesses Thursday for day six of Kaitlin Armstrong's murder trial. Police say she shot and killed pro cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson on May 11, 2022. State prosecutors have presented a timeline of GPS, DNA, video and electronic evidence they say pins the murder on Armstrong. Detective addresses Kaitlin Armstrong’s online searches in days, weeks after Wilson’s death While the Defense has not called any of their own witnesses yet, during opening statements, attorneys highlighted the fact that no eyewitnesses saw Armstrong in person at the east Austin apartment where Wilson was killed.On Wednesday, Det. Richard Spitler, the lead homicide investigator on this case, said explicitly that police found Armstrong's DNA on Wilson's bike, which investigators found in a patch of grass near the murder scene.He also addressed Armstrong's email records, which show flight itineraries under her name from Austin to New York and one trip under the name...

City of Taylor: Water pressure stabilized following construction incident

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:30:45 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — As of Thursday morning, the City of Taylor said the water pressure in the city had been stabilized; however, repairs were ongoing. On Wednesday, the city said it was experiencing "low to no water pressure across the city," according to a social media post.Taylor residents were asked to conserve water and limit usage. The city said the drop in pressure was due to a construction incident in the area.The impact on the water pressure was previously expected to last Wednesday afternoon and leading into the evening, according to the city."Repairs are estimated to take up to 12 hours," the city said at 10:12 a.m. Wednesday.

Following ACL stint, Hozier bringing 2024 tour to Austin's Moody Center

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:30:45 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following a headliner stint at the 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival, Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Hozier will bring his 2024 Unreal Unearth Tour to the Moody Center.The Austin event venue made the announcement in an Instagram post Thursday morning. Hozier is slated to perform with opener Allison Russell on April 30, per the post.The general public ticket sale begins at noon on Nov. 17, per Ticketmaster. More details about Hozier's tour — including information on fellow Texas tour stops in Dallas and The Woodlands — are available online.

Study spots shortcomings in Warren County housing

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:30:45 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Warren County, encompassing Glens Falls, Queensbury, and part of the Southern Adirondacks, is taking a look at housing. Residents in and around the county have been invited to a meeting on a recent housing study that takes a look at the state of houses, apartments, and short-term rentals in the North Country county. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A meeting is set for Tuesday, Nov. 14, on the study, conducted by Novogradac & Company, LLC. The study is the product of dozens of interviews with stakeholders around the county, as well as a review of data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Adirondack State Park, and more than 25 more sources. It has all culminated in 67 pages of work on local housing. The report in full has been made available online through the county, for anyone who wants a look into the makeup of their community ahead of time. Hochul: $2.7M available for Ad...

Salvadorian restaurant opening in Rotterdam

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:30:45 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Mama Julia's Pupuseria will soon be opening in Rotterdam. The eatery is located at 1309 Altamont Avenue in the former Alotta Empanadas space. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "I'm opening this restaurant because as a new resident of the Capital Region and after working in the restaurant industry my whole life, I didn’t see or find my home country’s cuisine in the area and I want to bring something different and unique to the community," said owner Jose Torres.Mama Julia's will be serving Salvadorian food including pupusas and antojitos. Pupusas are a griddle cake or flatbread that is usually stuffed with meat, beans and cheese. Antojitos are "cravings" that could include tacos, tamales, camotes, and more. Chick-fil-A proposes new location in Albany Torres hopes to open the restaurant the week of November 12. Mama Julia's Pupuseria is inside Rotterdam's Runway Express.

Hozier to perform at SPAC

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:30:45 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Singer Hozier is set to perform at SPAC on May 19, 2024, at 8 p.m. as part of his Unreal Unearth Tour. Tickets for the show will go on sale Friday at noon online. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Irish musician, singer, and songwriter is known for his hits such as "Take Me to Church," "Work Song," and "Would That I." He averages 28.6M monthly listeners on Spotify.

Taylor Swift's heartfelt tribute to Lindenwood alumna during 'Eras' tour

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:30:45 GMT

ST. LOUIS – During Taylor Swift's sold-out "Eras" tour, she paid a special tribute to a local alumna of Lindenwood University. Swift sang along with her in spirit and even dedicated a song to her, titled "Marjorie."Marjorie Moehlenkamp Finlay is Taylor Swift's maternal grandmother and was a Lindenwood College student who graduated in 1949 with a Bachelor of Music in Voice. Both Swift and her grandmother had careers in music and have a striking resemblance to each other.Lindenwood University recently posted Marjorie Moehlenkamp Finlay's yearbook pictures to Facebook. The post started to go viral, with fans tagging their friends and leaving comments like, "this is cool!"In her song "Marjorie," from the album "Evermore," Swift makes a heartfelt reference to her grandmother and expresses her love for her. Swift discussed the inspiration behind the song in an interview with Zane Lowe during the 2020 Apple Music Awards.During the interview, Swift explained how her grandmother's voice can...

Overdue library book returned to St. Charles County after 30 years

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:30:45 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Someone recently returned an overdue library book to a St. Charles County library several decades after it was checked out.A copy of Sandra Boynton's book "But Not the Hippopotamus" was returned to the WingHaven Branch within the St. Charles City-County library district. Have a $2 bill? It could be worth thousands The library shared a photo of the book via Facebook that suggests it was available in August 1993 with a checkout price of $3.95. Library leaders say it's better late than never. "It's never too late to come back to the Library, especially now that we are fine free," said the library via Facebook. "We were happy to see it again but even more happy to welcome the customer back to the library." Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW ...