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Austin student wins C-SPAN documentary competition

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:21:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 16-year-old student from Austin has won a national prize with his documentary film.Carson Collins recently claimed top honors in C-SPAN’s national 2023 StudentCam competition.Nearly 3,000 students —from 40 states — participated in the project-based learning experience.In the end, Collins took home the title with his documentary "A Perilous Purchase: CCP Ownership of U.S. Land."The first-place prize included a $3,000 check, which he’s already putting to use for future projects."I've spent some of it on new camera equipment and new editing equipment,” Collins said. “I'm looking into creating my own video production business."Last year, the home-schooled student finished 3rd in C-SPAN’s competition.After working on this year’s film for three months, this win meant even more for Collins."It's been very meaningful to see the changes that I learned and initiated from last year’s video,” he explained. “For this video, I tried to adhere to the rubric and better adhere to w...

Herbie's Burgers opening new location in Schenectady

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:21:42 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Herbie's Burgers is set to open its fifth location in Schenectady. The restaurant will be located at 177 Jay Street. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Owner Nicholas Warchol said the new location is in the early stages, with them just signing the lease for the space. No opening date has been announced yet.Herbie's Burger just opened its fourth location at 415 Fulton Street in Troy on April 13. The company also opened a restaurant at 1827 Western Avenue in Guilderland at the end of 2022. Herbie’s has two other locations on Lark Street in Albany and Troy Schenectady Road in Latham.  Pinhead Susan’s in Schenectady closes, owner looking to lease The Herbie’s menu features different types of burgers (including vegan), fries and milkshakes. You can view the full menu on the Herbie’s Burgers website.

Kim Gardner faces more legal trouble after no-show at murder trial

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:21:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - As the St. Louis Circuit Attorney joined her legal team in court on Tuesday to call for a judge to dismiss Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s case calling for her removal from office, another judge was threatening to jail her for contempt of court.Circuit Judge Scott Millikan’s order said Gardner “must appear before this court to show cause why you should not be held in indirect criminal contempt of this court and be sentenced to a term of imprisonment, be required to pay a fine, or both."The judge’s action came after Gardner’s assistant, who was prosecuting an Arch grounds murder from September 2021, did not show up for day 1 of the trial on Monday. Millikan said there was no word from Gardner’s office as to why. As a result, the judge said the case may have to be dropped and suspect Jonathon Jones set free, though police said he and an accomplice were caught on camera shooting the victim to death. His attorney is invoking the defendant’s right to a speedy trial ...

St. Louis County road and bridge projects underway

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:21:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo.- Road construction season is here, and millions of dollars in projects are underway in St. Louis County, but other work is canceled.Just under I-270 near Westport Plaza is where Westport Plaza Drive turns into Marine Avenue. It's one of the multi-million dollar road construction projects taking place in St. Louis County. County Executive Sam Page will highlight this and other projects later Wednesday morning.Page's Chief Spokesperson Doug Moore told FOX 2 county officials are currently managing $42.7 million in road and bridge improvement projects. However, Moore also said that over $26.5 million in infrastructure programs have been canceled in the county's five-year plan. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW County Executi...

UN: India will be world’s most populous nation by midyear

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:21:42 GMT

By KRUTIKA PATHI (Associated Press)NEW DELHI (AP) — India is on track to become the world’s most populous nation as its young population soars, and will surpass China by mid-2023, according to data released Wednesday by the United Nations. While there are hopes that India’s young citizenry could drive the country’s economic growth for years to come, it also might just as easily become a demographic liability if they are not adequately employed. Economists have cautioned that even as India’s economy is among the fastest-growing as its population rises, joblessness has also swelled. While India’s 254 million people between ages 15 and 24 is the largest number in the world, China is struggling with an aging population and stagnant population growth. That has sparked expectations that the demographic changes could pave the way for India to become an economic and global heavyweight. Tech giant Apple, among other companies, hopes to turn India into a po...

Denver weather: Cooling temps with afternoon rainshowers, possible snow overnight

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:21:42 GMT

Sunny skies gradually will turn cloudy bringing cool temperatures and rain showers Wednesday afternoon, possibly turning to light snow around sunset, according to the National Weather Service.The high temperature in metro Denver will be 58 degrees, weather service forecasters said. Breezes were expected to intensify Wednesday afternoon with wind blowing at speeds up to 20 miles per hour and gusts as fast as 31 mph. The night likely will be blustery with rain possibly turning to snow as temperatures drop below freezing.In western Colorado’s mountains, up to 5 inches of snow will fall, but along the Interstate 25 corridor and high plains little or no snow accumulation is likely, forecasters said.Dry and windy conditions along Colorado’s southern Front Range and across the eastern plains have raised fire risks.On Thursday, Denver residents face mostly sunny skies with a high temperature near 50 degrees.Cooler temperature for today. Snow is expected over the mountains with 1...

Teen dead, 3 others injured after stabbing suspect plows into students in Thousand Oaks

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:21:42 GMT

A 15-year-old boy died and three other teens were injured when a suspect fleeing the scene of a stabbing crashed into a crowd of students on the sidewalk near Westlake High School Tuesday, authorities said.  The incident unfolded at around 2:48 p.m. when officers with the Simi Valley Police Department responded to a Walmart, located at 255 West Cochran St., on reports of a customer stabbing a store employee.  “The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived, but witnesses provided information about the suspect’s vehicle, a white Toyota Camry missing the front bumper, along with the license plate number,” a news release from Simi Valley PD stated.  The stabbing victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.  As Simi Valley police were investigating the stabbing, Ventura County deputies responded to reports of an “injury collision” at around 3:40 p.m. near the intersection of Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Lakeview Canyon Road involving the stabbing suspect’s vehi...

Body cam video from fatal Valencia shooting shows man telling LASD deputy to shoot him

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:21:42 GMT

A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a man at a Valencia mall in January was attacked by the man before the attack despite her attempts to de-escalate the situation, body-worn camera footage shows. On Jan. 11, a deputy responded to a reported trespasser at the Westfield Valencia Town Center mall.When she arrived, the man, who appears to be homeless, acted aggressively, pushing and striking the deputy when she tells him to back away from her, the video shows.The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department released body-cam footage from a fatal shooting on Jan. 11, 2023.After the deputy warned multiple times that she would open fire, the man, later identified as 50-year-old Christopher Lee Mercurio, tells her to shoot and appears to charge again, prompting two gunshots. The man then walks away, where officials say he collapsed. He later succumbed to his injuries.The deputy remains under investigation due to the shooting.

10-year-old dies following Merced trampoline park fight

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:21:42 GMT

Authorities are investigating the death of a 10-year-old boy following a fight at a Merced trampoline center, KTLA sister station KSEE/KGPE reports.According to the Merced Police Department, the fight took place at the Rockin’ Jump, located at 1230 W. Main Street in Merced.When reports first came out about the incident on Thursday, April 13, officials said a boy was in critical condition after passing out while he was at a trampoline center. Witnesses say the child was with other children inside the trampoline center when he experienced a severe medical issue, according to the authorities.Officers say they and first responders performed CPR and the boy was transported to a regional trauma center where the boy was said to be in critical condition. The Merced Police Department then announced on Monday that he had passed away.Once the investigation began, it was revealed there was an altercation that led to the child's death. The victim was later identified as 10-year-old Anthony Duran...

Experience Dolby Live With MGM Rewards

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:21:42 GMT

When visiting Las Vegas, the fabulous Dolby Live is a must-visit for those looking to experience a once-in-a-lifetime show. What Vegas insiders know is that not only can you be fabulously entertained at the Dolby, but you can earn MGM Rewards points at Dolby Live as well. The points you earn can be then redeemed for access to exclusive seating at future Dolby Live performances. When partnered together, MGM Rewards and Dolby Live makes sure the good times never end!MGM Rewards is MGM’s premiere rewards program that gives members the opportunity to be more than just guests. With more ways to earn and redeem points than any other Las Vegas rewards program, those who join MGM Rewards get points for their favorite Las Vegas activities – entertainment, dining, gaming and vacationing – that can be redeemed for even more experiences: upgrades, complimentary dining, exclusive reservations, the list goes on! One of the best ways to earn and redeem rewards is at Dolby Live at Park MGM, one of ...