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ATCEMS responded to 5 child drownings in two weeks

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:02:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Pools are one of the only outdoor spots to escape the triple-digit weather Austin is seeing. As more people head to the water, Austin-Travis County EMS is warning parents or anyone supervising children at pools to be vigilant.According to a tweet from the agency, medics have responded to 16 drowning incidents since the beginning of the year. Nine of those, EMS said, were in June. "From May 20 - June 3, ATCEMS responded to 5 pediatric drownings (8yo or younger) in pools," the tweet said. All 32 of Austin's pools are operational this year, which hasn't been the case in years past due to staffing shortages. This is the first time since 2019 the city has had enough lifeguards to open all pools for the summer season. KXAN is speaking with ATCEMS and lifeguards later this afternoon. Check back for updates.

Extreme Heat Warning issued for Austin-metro all weekend

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:02:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Good news? Humidity gets a touch better next week. Bad news? The hottest temperatures are still to come. Expert: Texas heatwave 'driven by climate change' An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for the Austin-metro and eastern counties until Sunday 8 p.m. Heat index values could reach up to 115°. A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of the Hill Country until Sunday evening as well.Extreme Heat Warning issued for all of the Austin-metro & eastern counties until Sunday 8 p.m.Dangerous heat and humidity will continue to be the top concern areawide - be sure to frequently check in on friends, family and neighbors, particularly seniors, children, those working outdoors, etc.A few isolated storms will attempt to develop late this afternoon into the evening hours. Although the storm count will likely be low (less than a handful), storms that do develop could be strong to severe. There is a low risk of severe storms in parts of our northern counties today.Low risk of...

Airline check-in issues cause delays at Austin airport

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:02:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport reported delays Friday morning due to check-in issues.AUS said it was seeing longer lines than usual due to an earlier issue with an airline ticket counter’s check-in process around 6:30 a.m. Friday.The airport said it has since resumed normal operations after the issue was resolved, according to an AUS spokesperson.“Operations are normal now but please give yourself extra time to get here early, check bags and get screened by TSA,” AUS said.

'Best of Austin': KXAN named best in TV news, team members also receive honors

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:02:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – KXAN News took top honors Thursday in the Austin Chronicle 2023 TV News Reader Poll for Best TV News in Austin.Chief Meteorologist David Yeomans won Best Weatherperson, Sports Director Roger Wallace won Best Sportscaster and KXAN News Today Weekend Anchor Jala Washington won the critics award for TV Reporter on the Case for her coverage of the Daniel Perry trial. Daniel Perry sentenced to 25 years in protester murder, defense prepares for appeal Yeomans is a three-time Emmy Award-winning meteorologist with KXAN. The longtime Austinite also interned in the KXAN weather department under Jim Spencer after his first year of college.Wallace has been anchoring and covering sports since 1995 at KXAN. Wallace is a multi-time winner of “Best Sportscast” voted on by the Texas Associated Press and has also previously been named "Best Sportscaster" by Austin Chronicle.Jala WashingtonDavid YeomansRoger WallaceWashington has been a member of the KXAN team since November 2020 whe...

2 Texas suburbs make the top safest suburb list for 2023

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:02:49 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — If you’re looking to move to a suburban home, you may be weighing a number of aspects — school quality, walkability and proximity to one's job are all common concerns. You’re also likely wondering how safe the area is. As you may expect, there are a number of things that can impact the perceived safety of the suburb. SmartAsset, a personal finance website, reviewed 370 suburbs across the 100 largest cities in the U.S. and analyzed them based on multiple safety-related metrics: violent crime rates and property crime rates based on FBI data, as well as rates of adults engaging in excessive drinking, deaths related to traffic accidents and drug poisonings from County Health Rankings.Overall, SmartAsset found suburbs on the East Coast and in the Midwest were among the safest. Suburbs in the West and South ranked further down on the list.Great Falls, Virginia, a Washington D.C. suburb located along the Potomac River ranked highest on SmartAsset’s list. The census-de...

Austin just broke an all-time heat record for the month of June

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:02:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With temperatures in the triple digits expected all week, it's perhaps not surprising to hear that Austin just set an all-time heat record for the month of June.But this record isn't about how hot it gets in the afternoon. It's actually about how hot temperatures remain overnight. 2023 could see one of June’s longest 100° streaks in Austin history On Thursday, Camp Mabry, Austin's official weather reporting site, never dipped below 82°. That makes it the warmest low temperature ever recorded in Austin in the month of June.The previous record for the month was 81°, set on both June 21, 2021, and June 18, 1998.Thursday's temperature is also one of the highest low temps ever recorded in Austin, no matter the month. Here's a look at the standings:Thursday's low temp of 82° means the day ties for fourth place for warmest low temperatures ever recorded. July 24, 2018, holds the top spot. The temperature that day never dropped below 84°.Of course when temperatures remain ...

Heavy police presence on I-88

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:02:49 GMT

DELANSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There is a heavy police presence currently on I-88 in the Town of Delanson. State Troopers have lined the road with multiple outside searching the area. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Information regarding the presence is currently limited. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

Glens Falls: Check what your pipes are made of

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:02:49 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The city of Glens Falls is counting its pipes. Per Environmental Protection Agency requirements, the city is taking count of what city pipes are made of what materials - and needs the public's help to get the job done. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “The goal of this effort is to make sure the water pipelines connected to our homes are safe,” said Acting Chief Water Plant Treatment Operator Don Coalts. "Thankfully, we have good, clean water that contains no lead here in the City of Glens Falls and throughout Warren County. We simply need to ensure that the last section of pipe into your home is safe, especially in the homes built before 1940.”Warren County has a guide that can help homeowners figure out what their pipes are made of. Use of a penny or magnet can determine whether pipes are made of lead, copper or galvanized steel. Results can be submitted through the county website, along with a...

7 new graduates join Albany Police Department

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:02:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Seven new officers are joining the ranks at Albany Police Department. The new graduates are coming in as the department continues to see challenges when it comes to hiring officers and monitoring the streets. This year’s class participated in the department’s community liaison partnership program which pairs recruits with community members to learn more about Albany and people in the community.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “Once they get out of the academy they already have this network of people they can go to for advice or simply to gauge on whatever level that they have to," Chief Eric Hawkins said.  Hawkins said they have another class of recruits currently in training and are always looking to expand their numbers in the city. 

Parking banned along Route 23A in Hunter's Kaaterskill Clove

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:02:49 GMT

HUNTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The town of Hunter, the New York State Department of Transportation, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation have implemented a seasonal parking ban along State Route 23A in the Kaaterskill Clove. This comes after hikers began unsafely parking on the roadway. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "This decision was made in response to numerous previous incidents of severe traffic congestion, illegal parking, and limited EMS access," said Hunter Town Supervisor Sean Mahoney. "In order to prioritize the health and safety of our residents and visitors, parking regulations were revised and will now be strictly enforced throughout the upcoming summer season."Beginning June 17, parking will be prohibited at the Ice Climber's lot and all smaller lots along State Route 23A in the Kaaterskill Clove. Illegally parked vehicles will be ticketed and towed, said Mahoney. Off the Beaten Path: T...