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Austin named one of the best student cities in the world in new study

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:58 GMT

Editor's Note: The video at the top of this story shows KXAN’s morning headlines for Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin has been named one of the best cities in the world for students in a new study.The Campus Advisor released its list of 'Top 50 Student Cities in the World' for 2023.Austin ranked 41st on the list and sixth among cities in the U.S. Boston ranked highest for any American city, at 11th.The study's rankings were determined based on a number of factors, including student friendliness, cost of living, nightlife, public transportation, amenities and safety. Each city was scored out of 5 in each category, and scores were then combined into an overall score out of 5.Austin received the highest score in the nightlife category, with a score of 4.31 out of 5. The lowest score came in the cost of living category, at 3.1 out of 5. Austin's overall score was 3.92 out of 5, placing it ahead of international cities including Tokyo, Paris and Milan.Here are the top 10 c...

Kyle PD says two children safe, found in another county, after Amber Alert

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Two children were found safe and in another county on Tuesday after officials said they were previously missing, the Kyle Police Department said on social media.Both children were previously reported missing in Kyle."Thank you to everyone that helped share the information," Kyle PD said.The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office reported it received a 911 call about a vehicle that matched the description in an Amber Alert issued for the children Tuesday.Deputies responded to the vehicle, located in the 7000 block of Camino Real, north of Uhland. The children and suspect were taken into custody and released to Kyle police.

'Grateful to have found this resource': Austin pediatric clinic cares for uninsured children

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There's a clinic in Austin taking on a huge challenge to help kids in need — it is helping uninsured children in Texas. 'Felt like I was in a desperate position'Yanaisa Martinez's children are among the thousands of children in Texas without health insurance. Through a translator, Martinez told KXAN she had nowhere to take them for a doctor's visit. "I actually felt like I was in a desperate position because I didn't know where to take my son," the Spanish-speaking translator told us Martinez said. Martinez had nowhere to turn to until she found Lirios Pediatrics in south Austin.Lirios Pediatrics Executive Director and Co-founder Monica Simmons said they are booked for wellness checks until January. (KXAN Photo)It's a nonprofit located at 4201 South Congress Ave. that services uninsured children. "We are the only completely free clinic that exclusively serves uninsured children in the state of Texas," said Executive Director and Co-founder Monica Simmons. "If they h...

Police arrest Amsterdam man for multiple vandalisms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:58 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 51-year-old Amsterdam man faces charges following an investigation into multiple overnight vandalisms. Brian C. Lebron was arrested for criminal mischief in the second and third degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Amsterdam Police were notified of a vehicle vandalism on East Main Street at around 6:30 a.m. on Monday, November 13. The incident reportedly happened overnight. Responding officers located three vehicles with shattered windows and/or windshields. The damage to the vehicles totals nearly $4K.Police also discovered six buildings with smashed windows. Bricks were located and recovered as evidence. The buildings were along the corridor of Main Street, Chuctanunda Street, Church Street, and East Main Street. The damage totals over $13K. Surveillance footage identified Lebron as the suspect. He was taken into custody on the 19th in the area of Church Street. Lebron was released with an ap...

Crews respond to Wolf Road dump truck crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three people were hospitalized on Wednesday following a car crash on Wolf Road. Colonie Police say a driver appeared to suffer a medical emergency which caused the chain reaction crash. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say a car was traveling northbound when the driver suffered what appeared to be a medical event. One vehicle involved was a dump truck.The driver who suffered the medical emergency, as well as two passengers in another car, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, per Colonie Police. Stick with NEWS10 as more information on the crash becomes available.

New chapter begins for Glens Falls food pantry

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:58 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A local food pantry got a new home this week. The pantry at St. Mary's Church has come out of the shadows and into the light. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, Rev. Scott VanDerveer welcomed the community to the new St. Mary's food pantry, housed in a remodeled space formerly part of the church's garage. The original pantry operated from tight quarters in the church basement, dating back to 1996.The pantry itself reopened in 2022 - but on Tuesday, it wasn't the only subject of celebration. A new mural was recently completed along the church's western wall, designed by St. Mary's - St. Alphonsus Catholic School Principal Patrick Gormley. The principal was later joined by students from the Catholic school, across the street from the church; and then taken over by South Glens Falls art teacher Amy Noonan. ARPA bolsters social work in Glens Falls region “The creation of our beautiful mural m...

Hunter flown to hospital after injury in Ulster County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:58 GMT

HARDENBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 67-year-old hunter from Margaretville was flown to a hospital after sustaining injuries on a hike in Hardenburgh in Ulster County. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said the accident took place on Saturday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The DEC says the hunter sustained injuries to his head, ribs, and leg around 2 p.m. Arkville, Fleischmanns, Halcottsville, and Margaretville Fire Departments packaged the patient and began an evacuation. A LifeNet helicopter flew the hunter to the hospital, and resources were cleared at 6 p.m.

New live music venue opens in Schenectady

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:58 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new live music venue has opened in Schenectady. The Electric Grinch officially opened on November 16. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The venue is owned by Michell Ramsey, who also owns Jay St. Pub in Schenectady. The Electric Grinch takes its name from a Schenectady bar that was open in the 1970s and 1980s.The new venue has live music and a full bar. The full schedule of performances is not currently available and the website is not yet online. You can view the performers as they are announced on The Electric Grinch Facebook page. New market, eatery opening in Saratoga Springs The venue is located at 116 Jay Street. The Electric Grinch is open Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to midnight, Friday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

St. Louis apartment manager charged in murder of alleged trespasser

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A south St. Louis apartment manager is behind bars and accused of murder in the shooting death of an alleged trespasser. Prosecutors have charged Shane C. Richmond, 48, with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the investigation. Authorities say he is the property manager for apartments in the 5700 block of South Broadway in the Carondelet neighborhood. St. Louis pot tax money goes up in smoke thanks to city hall blunder Court documents obtained by FOX 2 have not disclosed the date or time the shooting happened, but note that Richmond initially claimed to have shot the victim in self-defense. According to court documents, Richmond lives in one of the apartment units and heard a suspicious noise one night. Investigators say he started walking around while armed with a gun and noticed a broken window to one entry point of a window. A witness told authorities that Richmond entered a vacant room and noticed one man kneeling sideways with his ha...

Is it cheaper to Uber or park at St. Louis Lambert International Airport?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of the year for air travelers, and large crowds are expected at St. Louis Lambert International Airport through this weekend. Just like any other time of the year, one important decision for air travelers to make comes down to this: How do you get to the airport? If you don't have a friend or family member able to drop you off, it could be costly. Your other options basically come down to catching a taxi, using a rideshare service (like Uber) or parking near the airport to catch a shuttle to your terminal. St. Louis pot tax money goes up in smoke thanks to city hall blunder In recent years, Uber and parking near airports have become popular options. These trends were recently analyzed in a study from UpgradedPoints.com, a national travel-centric website. The study analyzed the costs of parking at 50 major US airports and compared those to the average costs associated with two Uber rides (to and from) the airports. Essentially, ...