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Larry's List: The Backstory of Chicago Neighborhood Names

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:59:40 GMT

Larry dives into the origins of Chicago neighborhood names in today's 'List'.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Uber launches teen accounts for rideshare, delivery services

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:59:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Uber announced Monday it had rolled out specialized account services for teenagers in Austin. Through the program, teens ages 13-17 with parental supervision could use the app to request rideshare and food delivery services.Parents or guardians can set up a teen's account via the Uber app's Family Profile section. The parent or guardian can invite the teen to make an account, sending an invitation link to the teenager to download the app, create a teen-specific account and "complete the mandatory safety onboarding process." PAST COVERAGE: Uber letting teens take rides on their own The app employs live trip and delivery tracking technology for families to receive real-time updates and live trip tracking for teens who request a ride or place a delivery order. Parents and guardians will receive the driver's name, vehicle information and requested drop-off location for any teen-requested rides.Teens using the service will be required to give their driver a unique PIN. ...

Bloodsicles, popsicles, and misters — how the Austin Zoo keeps its animals cool

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:59:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the temperature continues to turn up in Central Texas, animals left out in the elements are feeling the heat.While pet owners know to bring their cats and dogs inside when the weather reaches dangerous temperatures, the animals at the Austin Zoo have some other options.To keep them cool, zoo staff members have a creative assortment of tricks up their sleeves, ranging from blood-filled popsicles, frozen juice and fruit to misters and hoses. "For our herbivorous animals, we may give them a fruit juice or a fruit popsicle," Education Manager Hope Carr said. "For our carnivores, to cool them off we’ll give them something called a bloodsicle, which is like frozen meat juice that they tend to really enjoy."The first step in taking care of the animals is providing them with a shaded shelter. Afternoon zoo visitors will be disappointed to find many of the animals out of sight when it starts to get hot. Instead, they're inside shelters at the edge of their enclosures equip...

'Days of Our Lives' actor Cody Longo died from alcohol abuse, examiner report says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:59:40 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 26, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — "Days of Our Lives" actor Cody Longo died from chronic alcohol abuse, according to the medical examiner's report obtained by KXAN.The 34-year-old Denver native was found unresponsive in February at an Austin home, TMZ previously reported. A family member said Longo had "a history of significant alcohol consumption," the summary states. Texas inmates ‘being cooked alive’ in heatwave with no air conditioning "Numerous bottles of alcohol [were] found at the scene," the medical report said.The report states Longo's manner of death is considered "natural."Stephanie Longo, the actor's wife, shared a heartfelt message on Instagram about two weeks after his death. "I’ve cried..I’ve screamed..I’m angry..I feel bitter…I’m laughing thinking back at our silly moments together, I’m crying happy tears looking back on our beautiful life..I'm mourning the life we could’ve had…I’m beating myself u...

Unusual start to the tropical season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:59:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As June winds down it's clear that the starts of both the Atlantic and eastern Pacific hurricane seasons are, for lack of a better word, backward.The Atlantic basin's hurricane season, which includes the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, started June 1. Three named storms made June more active than normal. Tropical Storm Arlene formed on June 2 in the Gulf of Mexico. It died the next day.Tropical Storm Bret was "born" on June 19 and was forecast to become the first hurricane of the season. That did not happen as Bret's winds never reached 74 mph. This storm died on June 24.Tropical Storm Cindy formed on June 22. It is weakening and will likely be gone on Monday, June 26.Active beginning to the Atlantic hurricane seasonFor a few days, there were two storms in the central Caribbean. Hurricane experts suggest it to be a rare event given that this tropical zone remains a bit quiet in June. They also suggest the warm water of the ocean are allowing for high heat that all...

Watervliet woman sentenced for wire fraud

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:59:40 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Watervliet woman was sentenced on Monday to two years of probation for wire fraud. Ouida Cordell, 47, submitted a fraudulent economic injury disaster loan (EIDL) application to the Small Business Administration (SBA) nearly three years ago. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Cordell admitted to submitting the online application on behalf of her company, Bashment Entertainment, in her guilty plea. The FBI investigated the case—with the NYS Department of Taxation and Finances, the Office of Internal Affairs, and the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for the Tax Administration—and found that she falsely overstated Bashment's annual revenue.According to the Department of Justice, Cordell's company got a $149,500 EIDL as a result of her fraudulent application from July 13, 2020. She was sentenced to 100 hours of community service and to pay $149,400 in restitution.The low-interest, government-backed loans we...

Deputies respond to fatal Providence rollover crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:59:40 GMT

PROVIDENCE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 17-year-old died in a single-car rollover crash in the Town of Providence Sunday evening, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office. Tyler Scocca, of Galway, reportedly lost control of his car. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Deputies say Scocca was the only occupant in the car and was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation showed Scocca was heading west on Hans Creek Road, west of Fayville Road when he lost control, left the south side of the roadway, and rolled over into a tree. Law enforcement says speed appears to be a contributing factor in the crash. Assisting at the scene were the Providence Fire Department, Edinburg Fire Department, GalwayFire Department and Galway EMS.

Police make notable DWI arrests in the Capital Region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:59:40 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police made ten notable DWI arrests from June 15 to 21. Four of the arrests were made following crashes. No injuries were reported. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At around 9:47 p.m. on June 19, State Police responded to a two-car crash on I-787 in Colonie. One driver, Tyler J. Lorette, 26, of Clifton Park, was arrested for DWI and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. Lorette recorded a 0.18% BAC and issued tickets returnable to the Colonie Town Court on July 10.At around 10 p.m. that night, State Police responded to a two-car crash on I-787 in Watervliet. One driver, Jonathan W. Martin, 32, of Albany, was arrested for DWI and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. Martin recorded a 0.19% BAC and issued tickets returnable to the Watervliet City Court on July 11.On the afternoon of June 21, State Police responded to a car that crashed into a tree on State Route 43 in Stephent...

Johnstown funeral home director faces sentencing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:59:40 GMT

JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Brian Barnett, the Johnstown funeral home director who mishandled human remains will now spend two to seven years in prison. Barnett was the previous owner and director of the Ehle-Barnett Funeral Home. He pleaded guilty, in March, to grand larceny, concealment of a human corpse, improper burial, scheme to defraud and operating a funeral firm without a funeral firm to be registered. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The families, whose loved ones were mistreated by Barnett, spoke directly to him in the courtroom about the pain they've experienced. “Brian Barnett stole the peaceful passing of my wonderful 86-year-old mother from me, I am still horrified that he could treat my mother and myself like this.” Others described the betrayal they felt when Barnett's actions came to light. “When we paid our respects to deceased friends at Brian’s funeral home, my brother was only feet away, in that garage,...

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival returning to Oak Hill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:59:40 GMT

OAK HILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival will be returning to Oak Hill. The first day of performances is scheduled for July 13. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The festival, which first began in 1984, will feature over 40 musical acts spread across six stages. The event will also hold workshops and demonstrations, including a music academy program for kids. Vendors from throughout the Northeast will offer an assortment of food, beverages, and crafts. Attendees with a full-festival ticket will be able to camp at the event as well. NYS Baseball Hall of Fame Museum in Gloversville sets opening date The festival will kick off on July 12 with early camping set up starting at 7 a.m. and an open mic being held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Stage performances begin July 13 and will run through July 16, with the full lineup listed below: 2023 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival LineupJuly 13 - 12 p.m. to after 12 a.m. Host ba...