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'Multi-generational': Hawthorn Woods preparing for annual stargazing class

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:05 GMT

HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill. — Anyone curious in learning more about the night sky can attend Hawthorn Woods' stargazing class as they gear up for their fifth season.The program began in 2018 as the village was contemplating trying to obtain a designation as a dark sky community. It was granted in August 2019 after Hawthorn Woods residents "bought in," according to Kim Stewart, who runs the class with her husband Jim.Businesses and homes are required to have their lights on timers or sensors to preserve the night sky. "It actually took two to three years to prepare," Steward told WGN News. "We really hit it hard and promoted the importance of preserving the night sky and migrant patterns for wildlife."Another area community, Westmont, is trying to follow Hawthorn Woods' lead by offering a dark sky grant program.Like many other outdoor activities, COVID-19 created demand for the class, something the Stewarts didn't have in their first couple of years."It went from four families in the first ...

$100K in enhanced bike facilities, bus stops planned in northwest, east Austin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:05 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Construction on new transit facilities and cycling infrastructure is underway off Lakeline Boulevard and Loyola Lane in northwest and east Austin.The projects are being done in collaboration between the City of Austin and CapMetro. Both projects are designed to improve transit access for those walking, biking and catching a bus in the area, city officials said in an Austin Mobility newsletter Monday.Construction on new transit facilities and cycling infrastructure is underway off Lakeline Boulevard and Loyola Lane in northwest and east Austin. (Courtesy: City of Austin)Near the H-E-B Plus along Lakeline Boulevard, project highlights include:New westbound multimodal bus stop with improved access to area shops, retailersEnhanced, safer bicycle facilities at the bus stop Redesigned lane configuration "to accommodate transit operational needs"Planned improvements at the intersection of Loyola Lane and Sandshof Drive include:Two new multimodal bus stops on the northwest,...

Wild’s new grit line will get its first game action Thursday in Chicago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:05 GMT

Brandon Duhaime and Connor Dewar have been practicing with new linemate Pat Maroon for all of Wild training camp, but they have yet to play in a game together. That will change Thursday night in Chicago.The Wild on Wednesday trimmed down their roster to what will be, barring injury, their Opening Night lineup when they assigned forward Sammy Walker to AHL Iowa, and placed forwards Jujhar Khaira, Vinni Lettieri, Nic Petan and defenseman Dakota Mermis on waivers. If they clear, they’ll be assigned to Iowa.That leaves head coach Dean Evason with his projected lines, and defensive pairings, for a 7:30 p.m. puck drop against the Blackhawks at United Center. The exhibition game will be broadcast on Bally Sports North.Unless Evason feels the need to tinker some more before the Oct. 12 regular-season opener against the Florida Panthers at Xcel Energy Center, the Wild will play these projected lines: Kirill Kaprizov, Ryan Hartman and Mats Zuccarello; Matt Boldy, Marco Rossi and Marcus Johans...

Teen receives 25-year prison sentence for Michael Brasel fatal shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:05 GMT

Hilary Brasel, the widow of Michael Brasel, looks up as she reads her victim impact statement during the sentencing of Kle Swee for the second-degree murder of Michael Brasel at the Ramsey County Court House in St. Paul on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Swee, who pleaded guilty, was sentenced to 25 years in prison. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)Kle Swee listens to victim impact statements during his sentencing hearing for the murder of Michael Brasel at the Ramsey County Court House in St. Paul on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Swee, who pleaded guilty, was sentenced to 25 years in prison. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)Christopher Brasel, brother of Michael Brasel, wipes away tears as he reads his victim impact statement during the sentencing of Kle Swee for the second-degree murder of Michael Brasel at the Ramsey County Court House in St. Paul on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Swee, who pleaded guilty, was sentenced to 25 years in prison. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)Relatives of defendant Kle Swee react...

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Antonio Delgado’s road to politics

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:05 GMT

Before Antonio Delgado became the first Afro-Latino to be elected Lieutenant Governor, he was a young student growing up in Schenectady.“It’s important for me looking back at my own childhood, growing up in Schenectady,” Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado said. “My parents working for General Electric and living that story of upward mobility… We had very humble beginnings.” Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Delgado’s road to politics wasn’t exactly straight and smooth. But through all the bumps and potholes, his family paved the way.Both of his parents worked at General Electric for many years. His family is a mix of African-American, Mexican, Colombian, and Venezuelan ancestry. He is one of four children who grew up on Duane Avenue in the Hamilton Hill neighborhood of Schenectady.Delgado remembers money was tight, and clipping coupons and putting clothing and appliances on layaway was just a part of life.“I remember the journey...

Police arrest two in Central Avenue stabbing case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:05 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department has arrested two individuals in connection to a stabbing that happened on Central Avenue on Friday afternoon. Police say the 42-year-old victim was treated at the Albany Medical Center Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police identified Rasheem Andrews and Phillip Hudson as suspects. Andrews was charged with one count of attempted murder in the second degree. He was arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court and remanded to the Albany County Jail.Hudson was charged with assault in the second degree. He was also arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court and remanded to the Albany County Jail.

LGA: New Lake George algal blooms not toxic

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:05 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Last month, three harmful algal blooms (HABs) were spotted on Lake George. They're far from the first to leave pea-green blotches on the Queen of American Lakes - but they're farther up the 32-mile water body than researchers have seen previously. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The trio of blooms were all spotted in one go on Tuesday, Sept. 12. All three are located in Lake George's northern basin, with one each in Basin Bay, Huddle Bay, and Oneida Bay. HABs form on water bodies for a few reasons - often when given an excess of nutrient runoff to feed on, such as from septic tank runoff or the influence of road salt. This week, the Lake George Association - which first announced the blooms' presence last month - was able to follow up with some good news. On Wednesday, the stewardship group confirmed that the blooms had not been found to be toxic in their makeup. The Jefferson Project, which conduct...

Playhouse Stage Company announces upcoming musical lineup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:05 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Playhouse Stage Company has announced the musical lineup for its 36th season. The company presents professional and youth musical theatre at two venues in the Capital Region. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Playhouse Stage Company has its year-round venue at Cohoes Music Hall. Its outdoor summer venue is at the Park Playhouse in Albany's Washington Park."With this season’s productions, our goal is to continue exceeding audience expectations with first-rate musical theatre that’s both entertaining and engaging," said Playhouse Stage Co. Producing Artistic Director Owen Smith. "This season, we’re offering a lineup of shows that, each in their own way, invite audiences to reflect on, reconsider, and redefine how they see the world around them." Tyler Childers to perform at SPAC in 2024 Musical lineup"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," December 1-23, 2023 at Cohoes Music HallA hilarious and heartwa...

K-9 finds two teens hiding in dumpster after armed robbery in St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:05 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A K-9 helped police arrest two teenagers who were hiding in a dumpster after an alleged armed robbery in north St. Louis. Authorities arrested a 19-year-old and a 14-year-old in connection with the investigation. No injuries were reported from the incident. Alderwoman grabs mic after questions about her absence from meetings The robbery happened around 10 p.m. Tuesday in the 3400 block of Union Boulevard in the Kingshighway West neighborhood. Investigators say the victim, a 32-year-old woman, was standing at a bus stop when she was approached by two teenagers. One teenager pulled out a gun and demanded the victim's purse and phone. She complied and surrendered her belongings, then spotted the teams running toward Arlington Avenue. Police responded to the scene and eventually made way to an alley on Arlington Avenue. A K-9 followed a track, which led police to find the two teens hiding in a dumpster. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us ...

Former Aspen Times editor sues newspaper over his firing in wake of billionaire’s defamation case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:05 GMT

The former top editor at The Aspen Times this week sued the newspaper and its parent companies, alleging he was wrongfully terminated after he published previously spiked stories soon after taking the job.Andrew Travers, in a complaint filed Tuesday in Pitkin County District Court, alleges West Virginia-based Ogden Newspapers lied when leadership promised him editorial freedom to publish news and opinion stories on a controversial property at the base of Aspen Mountain and the billionaire real estate tycoon who purchased it.“This is about accountability,” Travers said in an interview Wednesday. “Going to court and affirming my legal rights is a way to deter them from doing this to other journalists in other communities.”The lawsuit names The Aspen Times, Ogden and Swift Communications, a Nevada publisher bought by Ogden in 2021. An Ogden representative did not respond Wednesday to requests for comment.Travers took the editor-in-chief job in June 2022 amid a t...