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Dean's Weekender: 'Into The Woods,' 'The Little Mermaid' and more

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:05 GMT

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Willie Nelson turns 90: See the Texas singer through the years

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:05 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Willie Nelson just hit a new high. But not like that.The iconic Texas singer who was born April 29, 1933, is celebrating his 90th birthday.To honor the “Red Headed Stranger,” KXAN has compiled 90 photos for 90 years.Actor and singer Willie Nelson and actress Morgan Fairchild arrive for the world premiere of their movie Red Headed Stranger in Austin, Thursday, Feb. 19, 1987. (AP Photo/Dan Morrison)Willie Nelson is photographed, June 27, 1986 in Miami on the set of ?Miami Vice?. (AP Photo/Willens)Country singer Willie Nelson is seen in 1986. (AP PhotoWillie Nelson performs during opening set at the FarmAid benefit concert September 22, 1985 at Champaign, Illinois. (AP Photo/Mark Elias)Country-western singer and performer Willie Nelson enjoys a round of golf with Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson, right in Springfield, Illinois, Thursday, August 16, 1984. Nelson, wearing a t-shirt reading, ?Let the Russians play with themselves,? is in Springfield to play at the Illinoi...

NFL Draft: Gophers linebackers looking to follow in Jack Gibbens, Carter Coughlin’s footsteps

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:05 GMT

Jack Gibbens was a major source of pride within the Gophers football program last season, and with the NFL draft this weekend, the former U linebacker is an example for two players to try to replicate.In last year’s draft, Gibbens wasn’t picked but signed as a free agent with the Tennessee Titans. He impressed Titans coach Mike Vrabel with his intelligence and earned the nickname “Dr. Gibby.”While Gibbens didn’t make the team to start the season, he hung around on the practice squad and was ready to help the Titans in a playoff push to end the season. He had 28 tackles in the final five games, making two starts.Gophers linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin and defensive end/linebacker Thomas Rush are in a similar position this year. They might not hear their name called by the time the draft finishes Saturday, but they will be ready for their shot.“That embodies Gopher football,” Sori-Marin said of Gibbens’ rookie year. “That just goes to show how hard we prepare and how we truly value deta...

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: April 28-30

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:05 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The weekend is almost here! From performances to Glens Falls Wing Fest to getting your chance to meet NASCAR's Chase Elliott, there are quite a few things happening on April 28, 29, and 30. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, April 28Meet NASCAR’s Chase Elliott at NAPA grand opening in Milton, NAPA Auto Parts at 352 Rowland Street, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.Found Footage Festival: Vol. 10, Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Proctors website.Colin & Brad: Scared Scriptless, Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Proctors website.A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Capital Repertory Theatre website.God is a Scottish Drag Queen, Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets o...

Live In Your Neighborhood – Washington, Mo

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:05 GMT

WASHINGTON, Mo. – FOX 2 brings you a snapshot of St. Louis area neighborhoods on Fridays.This week we introduce you to the city of Washington. See more clips from Undergrounds Espresso Bar, Iron Spike Train Museum, Mayor Doug Hagedorn, The Alley, and more from Friday morning’s show on our YouTube channel

Residents frustrated with St. Charles County road conditions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:05 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - St. Charles County residents complained about bad conditions on Route N in the area.They said the road is breaking up in places on a 5.5-mile stretch of Route N from Highway Z to Sommers Road. It’s a well-traveled road with about 20,000 vehicles a day."The problem is, we’ve got some pavement that’s deteriorating on the roadbed, and the people around here know about it," said Mike Kern. "So they tend to move over to the center lane the fear is we’re going to have a sideswipe, somebody is going to get hurt.”He said he’s been trying to get action. Trending -- Students and teacher rally around fired Webster Groves teacher "I’ve called MoDOT a number of time," Kern said.He said that so far, nothing has been done.“No offense to MoDOT; they’re understaffed, but on the flip side, we don’t want anyone to get hurt out here," Kern said.FOX 2 reached out to MoDOT for some answers about the problem patch of road."We have been out since you brought it to our attention ...

St. Peters board to vote on hazardous materials regulations after train derailment

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:05 GMT

ST. PETERS, Mo. - The St. Peters Board of Aldermen is expected to vote Thursday night on a resolution that calls on the federal and state governments to update these regulations in light of the recent Ohio train derailment. This resolution calls on Congress, the U.S., and the Missouri Department of Transportation to upgrade regulations on the transportation of hazardous materials. They want regulations to require disclosure to the State of Missouri of hazardous materials being transported that could potentially cause environmental damage or pose a threat to wildlife or human life.  Top Story: Targeted attack claims life of St. Louis skateboarder Sponsors of this resolution discussed these concerns at a previous meeting, discussing a previous resolution in 2015 about railroad speed limits, hazardous waste, oil, and other dangerous freight and materials transported through St. Peters. FOX 2 spoke with Mayor Len Pagano, one of the sponsors of the resolution, ahea...

Colorado snow totals for April 27-28, 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:05 GMT

Aspen Park, CO — 4.9 inches at 12:15 a.m. MDTCrescent Village, CO — 3 inches at 10:04 p.m. MDT – 4/27/2023Evergreen, CO — 5 inches at 1:30 a.m. MDTNederland, CO — 3 inches at 9:28 p.m. MDT – 4/27/2023Rye, CO — 5 inches at 6:26 a.m. MDTWestcliffe, CO — 6 inches at 6:49 a.m. MDTRelated ArticlesColorado News | Denver weather: Rain going away, cool and breezy, flipping to warmer weekend Colorado News | Denver weather: Breezy sunny day, followed by rain at night shifting to snow Colorado News | Denver weather: Rain and snow diminishing, with clearing skies in the afternoon Colorado News | Colorado’s big snowpack powers massive “pulse” of water being shot through Grand Canyon Colorado News | Colorado snow totals for April 25-26, 2023

Denver weather: Rain going away, cool and breezy, flipping to warmer weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:05 GMT

Rain and snow were diminishing early Friday, giving way to partly sunny, cool skies with light breeze — and a warmer weekend.The high temperature in metro Denver Friday will be 57 degrees, decreasing to 36 degrees at night, according to the National Weather Service. The highs in Denver will be 70 degrees on Saturday and Sunday, weather service forecasters said.Early Friday, the storm that rolled across the state this week brought a bit more wet, slushy snow in the mountain foothills west of the city, dissipating after sunrise. Roads still were slippery in spots.During the day Friday, gray clouds were expected to shroud metro Denver and other cities along Colorado’s Front Range. The wind was expected to gust at speeds as fast as 24 miles per hour.Searching for Spring? We have it! After today's cooler and breezy weather we'll be pushing near 70 degree readings for this weekend through early next week. #COwx pic.twitter.com/6HJ4ErMr1t— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulde...

Homeless man bites off LAPD officer’s finger at Metro subway station

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:05 GMT

A homeless man allegedly bit off a portion of an officer’s finger during an arrest at a subway station in East Hollywood on Thursday.Los Angeles police officers assigned to the Metro Red Line were conducting routine activities at the Vermont/Santa Monica station when they spotted a man reportedly board the train with a meth pipe around 10:15 a.m.Police approached the suspect and escorted him off the train for a narcotics investigation. As the man was being held, he became violent and began fighting with officers which resulted in a use-of-force incident.During the incident, the suspect bit off a portion of a sergeant's pinky finger, said LAPD. Witnesses said the man also tried to bite other nearby cops before he was subdued.The sergeant was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, doctors confirmed they were not able to reattach the officer's fingertip. The suspect was also transported to the hospital with minor injuries.He was later arrested on charges of mayhe...