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Jason Aldean: Boston exemplified 'Try That in a Small Town' response after marathon bombing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

(The Hill) - Country singer Jason Aldean defended his controversial song “Try That in a Small Town” in Massachusetts over the weekend, saying the message of the track was demonstrated by the city of Boston after the devastating marathon bombing 10 years ago.Speaking to fans at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, about 40 miles from where the terrorist attack occurred, killing three and injuring hundreds, Aldean told fans the message of his song has been "overshadowed by all the bulls---.""I was lying in bed last night and I was thinking to myself, you guys would get this better than anybody, right,” Aldean said, according to NBC News. “Because I remember a time, I think it was April 2013, when the Boston Marathon bombings happened, you guys remember this right?" he asked the audience."The last time that happened was a whole, not a small town, a big-ass town came together, no matter your color, no matter anything,” he continued. “No matter if you’re anything. The whole country...

Austin's 24-day streak of consecutive 100° days is the 2nd-longest in recorded history

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin is currently experiencing one of the longest stretches of triple-digit heat in recorded history.Camp Mabry, Austin's official weather reporting site, has reached 100° or hotter every day since July 8.That means, as of Saturday, temperatures have reached the century mark for 24 days in a row. With records dating back to the 1890s, that ranks as the second-longest stretch of triple-digit temperatures ever recorded in Austin. MORE HEAT RECORDS: What is Austin's hottest month ever? The KXAN First Warning Weather team is currently forecasting at least seven more days at or above 100°, which would extend the streak to 31 days. That would surpass 2011 as the longest of all time. How often does Austin hit 100°? Here’s a breakdown by date, month, year and decade The record streak currently stands at 27 days, set between July 17 and Aug. 12, 2011. That summer went on to have a record-breaking 90 days of triple-digit heat.Meanwhile, Austin-Bergstrom International Air...

Blue Hole awarded 'Travelers' Choice' by Tripadvisor for third year in a row

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) — Blue Hole Regional Park in Wimberley was awarded by Tripadvisor for the third year in a row.The park was given the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice of 2023 award, making this the third consecutive year the park was named for the award. The award places Blue Hole in the top 10% of attractions worldwide, according to a social media post from the park.Blue Hole Regional Park in Wimberley, Texas (KXAN Photo/Abigail Jones) Blue Hole Regional Park recognized by Tripadvisor for second year in a row The award is based on traveler reviews and opinions. "The Travelers' Choice awards honor travelers' favorite destinations, hotels, restaurants, things to do, and beyond, based on the reviews and opinions collected from travelers and diners around the world on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period," according to Tripadvisor's website. Blue Hole Regional Park is a natural, spring-fed swimming hole lined with Cypress Trees located in the Texas Hill Country, according to the C...

Jury finds one St. Paul officer used excessive force in 2017 fatal shooting; other not liable

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

Jurors deliberating over a federal lawsuit said Monday that a St. Paul police officer used excessive force and wrongfully caused the death of a 29-year-old he shot in 2017. The jurors found another officer who shot Cordale Handy not liable.Kimberly Handy-Jones, Handy’s mother, filed the lawsuit. The trial began last Monday.The jurors found St. Paul Officer Nathaniel Younce, who fired just before Officer Mikko Norman, violated Handy’s constitutional rights by using excessive force and that he’d wrongfully caused his death. They did not find the same for Norman.Younce testified that he fired because Handy was pointing the gun at his police partner, Norman.After closing arguments, jurors received the case late Thursday morning. They didn’t deliberate Friday and returned Monday to complete their work.The officers responded to a 911 call in St. Paul’s Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood about 2:20 a.m. on March 15, 2017, at an apartment building in the 700 block of ...

John Oates concert to benefit Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- John Oates, of the band Hall & Oates, is putting on a concert to help support Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. The non-profit organization supports retired racehorses. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The concert is set for September 8 at 7 p.m. at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga at 683 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. The organization expects it to be a sold-out show.Oates is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer. As part of Hall & Oates, he is best known for the songs "You Make My Dreams (Come True)," "Rich Girl,' and "Maneater." The Tailored Tea in Latham up for sale Tickets go on sale to the general public on August 1. For more details and ticket information, you can visit the Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga Facebook page on Tuesday.

$50K Powerball ticket bought in O'Fallon, Missouri on player's birthday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

O'FALLON, Mo. - A Powerball player scored $50,000 when the ticket he recently purchased on his birthday matched four of the five white-ball numbers and the red Powerball.The winning ticket was purchased at the QuikTrip, located at Highway K and Fallon Parkway, ahead of the July 19 drawing.The numbers for that night's drawing were 7, 10, 11, 13, and 24, with a Powerball number of 24. Overnight carjacking attempt in St. Louis foiled by disconnected battery After realizing he'd won, the winner said one of his son's couldn't believe his good luck. “My son bet me $100 that I was lying to him,” he said. “So that’s how it all went.”The winner claimed his prize July 21 at the Missouri Lottery's regional office in St. Louis.

CSP investigating crash that killed Boulder junior cyclist Magnus White

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

USA Cycling officials on Monday were mourning the death of 17-year-old American cyclist Magnus White, a rising star scheduled to race at upcoming world championships in Scotland, who was killed Saturday when he was hit by a vehicle as he was on a training ride near his home in Boulder.USA Cycling junior cyclist Magnus White of Boulder (Ethan Glading / Courtesy of USA Cycling)“He proudly represented the U.S. and the Boulder community,” the officials said in a statement on Sunday announcing his death. “We offer our heartfelt condolences to the White family, his teammates, friends, and the Boulder community during this incredibly difficult time. We ride for Magnus.”White was emerging as a multidisciplinary star, winning a junior national championship in cyclocross in 2021 and earning a place on the U.S. national team. He competed with the team in Europe ahead of last year’s cyclocross world championships, and he was picked to represent the United States ag...

Broncos WR Tim Patrick carted off field Monday after suffering apparent left Achilles injury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick on Monday suffered an injury the team believes is to his left Achilles’ tendon, head coach Sean Payton confirmed after practice.The severity of the injury is not yet known, but Patrick was set to have medical imaging done of his lower left leg Monday afternoon after practice.“We’re evaluating his left Achilles. That’s what we think the injury is,” Payton said. “We haven’t confirmed it until he gets the MRI, but it wasn’t any contact. It was just kind of coming out of a cut.”The injury occurred during a 7-on-7 period. Patrick was in a bunch formation and started to work up the field on his route. When he planted his foot, it appeared he slipped and went to the turf with no contact made and no defenders in his area.  He yelled in pain and threw his gloves to the ground in frustration as teammates gathered around and the Broncos training staff attended to his lower left leg.Quarterback Russell Wilso...

Body found inside 55-gallon drum in Malibu

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the discovery of a body inside a 55-gallon drum in Malibu Lagoon on Monday.A park worker first saw the drum floating by the Pacific Coast Highway bridge Sunday night but didn’t think much of it at the time, a spokesperson for the L.A. County Fire Department told KTLA.When lifeguards arrived at work Monday morning, they saw the drum in the lagoon and tried to pull it out at which point they discovered the body inside, officials said.Lifeguards discovered the body inside a 55-gallon drum on Monday. July 31, 2023. (KTLA)Lifeguards discovered the body inside a drum in Malibu Lagoon. July 31, 2023. (KTLA)The body was found inside a 55-gallon plastic drum in Malibu Lagoon. July 31, 2023. (KTLA)No information about the victim was immediately known.Sky5 footage showed the black plastic drum standing upright in shallow water and the beach appeared to be closed for the investigation.This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for upd...

16 arrested during prostitution sting in Los Angeles County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

Officials with several different law enforcement agencies teamed up with a hotel chain to conduct a sting operation on a prostitution ring in Claremont, leading to the arrest of 16 individuals. Officers with the Claremont Police Department were assisted by the Monterey Park Police Department, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation and the Claremont Motel 6 to seek individuals looking to engage in prostitution, Claremont PD said in a release. During the operation, seven undercover officers posed as prostitutes and solicited subjects – who police referred to as “Johns” – who sought to engage in commercial sexual acts in the area of Indian Hill Boulevard and the 10 Freeway.  Security guard beaten to death by mob in Hollywood identified “After the officers were solicited for sex acts, the ‘Johns’ were arrested by additional undercover officers in the area,” Claremont Police Department said.  The majority of the suspects were from the local area,...