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Sen. Dianne Feinstein to be remembered by dignitaries, family at Thursday's memorial service

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:48:43 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A memorial service for the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein is to be held on the front steps of San Francisco City Hall on Thursday, in the city where she served as its first female mayor. The service is scheduled to start at 1 p.m., and several dignitaries and notable guests are slated to give remarks.Speakers at Sen. Feinstein’s memorial service include Vice President Kamala Harris as well as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Eileen Mariano (Sen. Feinstein's granddaughter) are also scheduled to speak.A recorded message from President Joe Biden will also be played at Thursday's memorial.Members of the public await their turn to pay respects as the casket of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in the Rotunda of City Hall in San Francisco, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. (Jessica Christian/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)Members of the public were invited to pay their respects on Wednesday a...

Trailer park urges residents not to talk about 13-foot cat-eating python in Oklahoma

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:48:43 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Management of a south Oklahoma City mobile home park urged its residents this week not to speak out about a 13-foot-long cat-eating albino python still in the neighborhood. Residents of Burntwood Mobile Home Park claim the park's management knew about the python since June and did nothing. (Photo by anonymous resident of Burntwood Mobile Home Park)"The only reason they finally did something was because a resident snapped a picture of it," said a resident wanting to remain anonymous in fear of eviction from management. He had been living in the park for 10 years. "Them sending out a warning to us to not talk to media, it's intimidation all the way."Over the last couple of months, residents say they have been concerned by the number of cats missing from the neighborhood. Then a picture of the yellow albino python slithering near one of the homes gained traction online. The snake was originally thought to be 5 feet long and a ball python. But when an expert was h...

Drier and cooler this afternoon, but warmer Friday

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:48:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A few leftover showers linger southeast of Austin into the early afternoon, but drier weather will continue to pull away as we head through the day.Central Texas rainfall totalsLive radarSkies will be mostly cloudy to partly sunny for the rest of the day as high temperatures struggle to climb through the 70s, but who is complaining?This morning's cold front and a reinforcing shot of cool air this weekend bring heat relief we haven’t seen since the month of May. Highs temperatures in the mid 70s this weekend for ACL Weekend One will be our coolest highs in the months. We haven't had highs in the 70s in Austin since May 21.Beautiful weather for ACL Weekend 1 festival-goersNighttime lows should drop into the 50s for both weekend mornings. We haven't had lows in the 50s since the beginning of May!Warmer temperatures return for next week as we head back well into the 80s. Our next opportunity for rain comes toward the middle of next week. PHOTOS: Large, damaging hail p...

SH-71 westbound reopened after hours-long closure due to deadly crash

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:48:43 GMT

Note: the above video shows coverage of the crash from 8:46 a.m. Thursday. AUSTIN (KXAN) — A person died after a rollover crash on State Highway 71 near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Thursday morning. The westbound lanes of the highway were closed for more than five hours due to the crash. The highway was fully reopened around 10:15 a.m.Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media at 5:07 a.m. that medics pronounced an adult patient dead on the scene. The westbound lanes of the highway near Brandt Drive were closed for several hours and impacted airport traffic. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, or AUS, said on social media that traffic exiting the airport was backed up and caused back-ups for those dropping off travelers. At one point, trams were taking people from the roadways to the terminal. "One thing that's notable too about this is that the crash impacted traffic into those morning rush hour times, as well as Thursday morning, airport time. So Thursday morning...

AUS prepares for a busy October with ACL, Formula 1

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:48:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin-Bergstrom International Airport said Wednesday it wants passengers to get ready for bigger-than-normal airport crowd sizes in October as the city hosts large events including Austin City Limits and Formula 1. According to AUS, more crowds are expected in 2023 because approximately 5% more airline seats are for sale compared to last year and the new international destinations and airlines that have popped up at the airport in 2023. AUS said passengers should plan for extra crowds on the following days:Sunday, Oct. 8; Monday, Oct. 9; and Tuesday, Oct. 10 for ACL Weekend OneSunday, Oct. 15; Monday, Oct. 16; and Tuesday, Oct. 17 for ACL Weekend TwoThursday, Oct. 26; Friday, Oct. 27; Sunday, Oct. 29; and Monday, Oct. 30; Tuesday, Oct. 31 for Formula OneThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screens all bags, so passengers can get familiar with the TSA's packing guidelines to avoid delays for themselves and fellow passengers.Firearms are st...

Big Game Bound: Cowboys visit 49ers in key NFC clash

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:48:43 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – There are two unbeaten teams and two winless teams entering Week 5 of the NFL season.One of the teams still looking for its first victory kicks off this week’s schedule as the Bears (0-4) visit the Commanders (2-2) on Thursday Night Football, while one of the teams aiming to stay perfect wraps up the weekend with the 49ers (4-0) hosting the Cowboys (3-1) on Sunday night.The prime-time battle between two of the favorites in the NFC is “Big Game Bound’s” marquee matchup this week. Kate Rooney, who’s on the Niners’ beat for KRON in San Francisco, joins host Chris Hagan to preview the game.BGB also hears from Buffalo linebacker Terrel Bernard before the Bills head to London for the league’s second international game of the year. Sean Payton weighs in with his Broncos set to host the Jets after he made disparaging remarks about his predecessor, New York offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, during the offseason.Plus, Jarret Payton gives his weekly picks. The “Son of Swe...

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: October 6-8

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:48:43 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The weekend is almost here! From Jurassic World Live Tour to Amsterdam's WishFest to Downtown Troy Chowderfest, there are a myriad of things happening on October 6, 7, and 8. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, October 6Opening night for Castle of Terror, Armory Studios in Schenectady, various times. You can buy tickets on the Armory Studios website.Jurassic World Live Tour, MVP Arena in Albany, 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website.Flip Circus, Crossgates Mall, show at 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Flip Circus website.Garlic Festival, Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers Market in Warrensburg, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.What the Constitution Means to Me, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on theREP website.Hudson Valley Dance Festival, Historic Catskill Point, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. You can b...

St. Louis CITY SC playoff tickets go on sale next week

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:48:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis CITY SC is playoff-bound in its inaugural season. For fans hoping to enjoy their historic run up close, it's time to plan ahead. Playoff tickets will be in high demand, and ticket sales will open to the general public next week. CITY SC announced single-game playoff tickets will be available on Oct. 13 via the team's official ticket carrier, SeatGeek.com. Attorney general urges Tyson Foods to sell two southern Missouri plants CITY SC recently clinched the top seed in the Western Conference, which potentially sets the team up for several home playoff matches. The first round of playoffs will consist of a best-of-three series format. CITYPARK is expected to host the first game sometime between Oct. 29 and Nov. 1. They will host the winner of the Audi MLS Cup Playoff Wild Card match, either the eighth- and ninth-seed team in the West. “Our fans made CITYPARK one of the most feared atmospheres in MLS, selling out every home match and making it known as one of t...

Missouri Powerball player wins $50,000 prize

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:48:43 GMT

POTOSI, Mo. -- A Powerball player won a significant prize in Potosi. A ticket purchased at the Casey's on Missouri Street matched four of the five white ball numbers and the Powerball for the September 16th drawing. This is the 49th Missourian to win a $50,000 Powerball prize in 2023.The Associated Press reports that the Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.4 billion after no players matched all six numbers and hit it rich. The winning numbers announced Wednesday night are: 9, 35, 54, 63, 64 and the Powerball 1. Attorney general urges Tyson Foods to sell two southern Missouri plants Players will next have a shot at the Powerball jackpot Saturday night. No matter how large the prize grows the odds stay the same. It’s those odds of 1 in 292.2 million that make the jackpot so hard to win.The $1.4 billion jackpot is for a sole winner who takes an annuity, paid annually over 30 years. Winners choosing the cash option would receive an estimated $643.7 million.

$1 million ticket sold in Colorado in Wednesday Powerball drawing, jackpot surges to $1.4 billion

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:48:43 GMT

A $1 million ticket was sold in Colorado for Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, but no jackpot winners mean the grand prize has now surged to the game’s third largest prize.The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.4 billion for the next drawing on Saturday night. The jackpot has a cash value of $643.7 million.The Powerball drawing on Wednesday night produced more than 3.2 million winning tickets across the country, including seven tickets that matched all five white balls to win $1 million prizes.As well as the Colorado ticket, two $1 million tickets apiece were sold in California and Texas and one apiece in New York and Pennsylvania.Three more tickets, from Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Texas, matched the five white balls and included the Power Play feature to increase their winnings to $2 million.Four Colorado tickets also won smaller $50,000 prizes.Saturday’s estimated jackpot ranks as the third largest in the Powerball game and fifth largest among U.S. lottery ja...