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Affront to Austin? City falls outside top 10 'best BBQ cities' in the country

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:29 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 29, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new study ranking the 'best BBQ cities' in the country has dealt the city of Austin a low blow, placing it outside the top 10.Even worse, three cities in the Midwest take the top three rankings.Website LawnStarter is known for its top 10 lists, such as most glamorous and dirtiest cities in the country.The BBQ city rankings were put together based on a range of factors, including the number of smokehouses and barbecue vendors, average consumer ratings, competition awards and the number of BBQ festivals.Austin ranked 12th overall, but did crack the top five for most top-rated BBQ vendors. Houston was the only Texas city to rank higher than Austin, at fifth overall.Here's a look at the top rankings:1: Kansas City, Missouri2: St. Louis, Missouri3: Kansas City, Kansas4: Memphis, Tennessee5: Houston, Texas6: Orlando, Florida7: Springfield, Missouri8: Omaha, Nebraska9: Nashville, Tenness...

What could I-35's proposed expansion look like?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:29 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With a decision expected this summer on the future of the Texas Department of Transportation's I-35 Capital Express Central project, the state transportation agency has released additional renderings on what the proposed expansion could look like.TxDOT submitted the project's environmental impact statement document this spring for federal consideration and approval, with a decision expected by the end of August. What rights do Texas property owners have in eminent domain cases? The $4.5 billion, eight-mile project stretches from U.S. Hwy. 290 East to SH 71 and Ben White Boulevard and will add additional through and non-tolled high-occupancy vehicle lanes, remove the existing I-35 upper decks, lower the roadway and add east-west cross-street bridges, pedestrian and bicycle paths.I-35 at Oltorf Street (Courtesy: Texas Department of Transportation)I-35 at Woodland Avenue (Courtesy: Texas Department of Transportation)I-35 at Riverside Drive (Courtesy: Texas Departmen...

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: June 30-July 2

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:29 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The weekend is almost here! From fireworks to concerts at SPAC to the 2023 Scrabble World Cup, there are quite a few things happening on June 30, July 1 and July 2. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, June 304th of July fireworks, events in the Capital RegionFlow & Fizz, Stuyvesant Plaza in Guilderland, 9 a.m. You can get tickets on the Eventbrite website.In Our Own Voices Renaissance House Ball, Albany Capital Center, 6:30 p.m. Free.Opera Saratoga Presents: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Universal Preservation Hall, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the UPH website.Opening night of Painted Pony Rodeo, Lake Luzerne, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Painted Pony Rodeo website.Jumpin' Jack's fireworks show, Jumpin' Jack's in Scotia, 7 p.m.Food Truck Friday, Mill Pond in Brant Lake, 5 p.m.2023 Scrabble Word C...

Legislation would block chemical dumping in Hudson river

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:29 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – This week on Empire State Weekly, a measure that would keep a downstate energy company from dumping potentially hazardous wastewater into the Hudson River passed in the final days of the legislative session. The bill has broad support passing in the assembly and the legislature. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! It now awaits Governor Hochul's signature. State Senator Pete Harkham explained he's urging the Governor to sign the bill quickly due to the time-sensitive nature of the legislation. "And now we're urging the Governor to call the bill and sign it, it's time sensitive. You know the plan was calling for this release as early as August maybe September so we're urging the Governor to call the bill as soon as possible." Harkham Said. The legislation came after environmental advocates argued that dumping wastewater into the Hudson carried the risk of letting cancer-causing isotopes into the river. Th...

Police investigating fatal crash in Livingston

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:29 GMT

LIVINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are investigating a fatal crash in Livingston, Columbia County. Two are dead as a result of a car hitting a house on Route 9 in the middle of the night. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At 1 a.m. on June 29, state police responded to the residence south of County Route 19. They said that their preliminary investigation revealed extensive damage to the home and the vehicle. Both caught fire.State police confirmed the two deaths to NEWS10, though their identities have not yet been released. The crash remains under active investigation.

Bluegrass festival coming to Lake George

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:29 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Anyone who frequents the village or town of Lake George will tell you that summer music season is underway. Between special festivals and weekly free concerts, there's plenty of music coming to the lake - and one new event is coming with a banjo twang. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Adirondack Bluegrass Festival runs between Saturday and Sunday, July 1-2, at the Barn at French Mountain, located at 5 Mill Road in the town of Lake George. The festival is billed as a mix of old-time classic and modern bluegrass stylings. The lineup includes:Adirondack Song DogsCedar RidgeHigh Peaks Bluegrass BandSoggy Derby BoysWashington County LineThe Meat ChickenzHilltown Ramblers Free summer movies in Glens Falls City Park Tickets are priced at $35 per day, or $65 for the full weekend. Vendors, food trucks, cornhole and a bounce house will also be featured.

Crestwood police investigate gas station armed robbery

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:29 GMT

CRESTWOOD, Mo. - Police in Crestwood are investigating after a masked man robbed a local gas station at gunpoint.According to a spokesperson for the Crestwood Police Department, the robbery took place Wednesday at 6 a.m. at the Circle K convenience store and gas station at 8600 Watson Road.Police claim a man walked into the store wearing gloves and a mask, walked behind the counter, and pointed a handgun at the clerk. The suspect threatened to kill the employee if he did not hand over the cash in the store safe, which was open at the moment for a deposit count. ‘Sk8 Liborius’ church skate park burns down The clerk handed over an undisclosed sum of money, and the suspect ran from the store. Police believe he had a vehicle waiting in the area.Police did not provide a photo of the suspect.Anyone with information on the robbery can contact the Crestwood Police Department at 314-729-4800. Anonymous tips may be submitted via the Crestwood MO PD app or by texting "Crestwoodtip" and your ...

Canadian wildfire smoke map and forecast

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:29 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Canadian wildfires continue to burn making 2023 one of the worst wildfire seasons in more than three decades, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.More than 19 million acres have burned across the country. This surpasses the 1989 season which burned around 18 million acres. Canadian wildfire smoke mapYou can track the smoke from the fires as it shifts across North America this summer. A US government website called Air Now has a map that shows the location of the fires and the thickness of the smoke. There are currently 503 active wildfires, 259 deemed uncontrolled according to data from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. The wildfires are concentrated in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec. Smoke emitted from the fires has affected air quality in the United States and NASA reported smoke has reached parts of Europe.The Associated Press reports that forecasters say the only break much of America can hope for anytime soon from eye...

LoHi hot-spot named one of the 50 best rooftop bars in the country

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:29 GMT

Denver has one of the best rooftop bars in the country, according to global travel site Big 7 Travel.Linger, located in the old Olinger Mortuary at 2030 W. 30th Ave., was ranked No. 13 on the travel site’s list of the 50 best rooftop bars around the country this year.The brainchild of Justin Cucci serves downtown views, global street food, like Mongolian BBQ duck buns, Wagyu sliders and falafel lettuce wraps, plus carefully crafted cocktails, including frozen mai tais and rose sangria. The Olinger Mortuary sign is still illuminated as a nod to the building’s history, but the ‘O’ stays dim at night to represent the new tide.Related ArticlesThe Know | A guide to Denver’s best LGBTQ bars to hit in June (and beyond) The Know | Dining after dark: 9 Denver eateries open past midnight The Know | Casa Bonita’s renovation reportedly cost $40 million The Know | Denver weed lounge could reopen next m...

Tornado watch for Denver and NE Colorado, large hail possible across the metro

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:29 GMT

1:57 p.m.: Storms are developing west and northwest of Denver. Storms are expected to become more numerous and intensify later this afternoon. Some of the storms will likely become severe with large hail, strong winds and possibly a tornado.At 1:42 PM, storms were developing west & northwest of Denver. The storms are expected to become more numerous & intensify later this afternoon. Some of the storms will likely become severe with large hail, strong winds & possibly a tornado. #cowx pic.twitter.com/Hmj05OI6Bi— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) June 29, 20231:38 p.m.: The National Weather Service has shared the expected timing of this afternoon’s storms on Twitter. The Denver metro can expect heavy storms around 2-6 p.m.Expected Severe Weather Timing Today:#COwx pic.twitter.com/FSbCe9KMzD— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) June 29, 20231:26 p.m.: A tornado watch is posted for a three-state area to include parts of northeastern Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming. The Denver...