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Wu-Tang Clan announces Las Vegas residency starting in 2024

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:17:47 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan will take over The Theater at Virgin Hotels in 2024 for a residency, according to a Tuesday news release.“Wu-Tang Clan: The Saga Continues ... The Las Vegas Residency” will first bow at The Theater on Feb. 9, with two performances scheduled for the days before Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Other concerts are set for March, coinciding with the end of the first and beginning of the second round of March Madness 2024."This residency is more than a concert – it serves as a tribute to their prolific careers as individuals and as the most storied group in hip-hop history," the news release said, going on to promise exclusive merchandise only available at the Vegas residency, including custom tables "in the iconic black and yellow."The Staten Island hip-hop group founded in the early 90s included members RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, U-God, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, Cappadonna, and...

Austin police give update on deadly shooting spree case

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:17:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is planning to give an update Tuesday afternoon on last week's shooting spree that left six people dead and others injured. KXAN will live stream the press conference in the video player at the top of this story and on Facebook. Central Texas shooting spree suspect faces 10 charges, including 4 for capital murder APD Interim Chief Robin Henderson, APD Homicide Unit, APD Aggravated Assault Unit, and Austin ISD PD Chief Wayne Sneed were at the conference. Dec. 5 was the day several shootings happened in Austin. Shane James, 34, is accused of being responsible for each one. James is accused of killing six people and injuring three others during a string of violent incidents in Bexar County and Austin Dec. 4 and Dec. 5. He faces 10 charges, including multiple capital murder and aggravated assault charges, court records state.The Austin Police Department identified four homicide victims who they believe are c...

Chilly and damp Wednesday, then heavier rain coming Friday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:17:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Chilly, light rain showers now appear more likely at times on Wednesday. The main rain event of the week comes Friday when periods of heavier rain are likely.Clouds have increased ahead of a powerful, strengthening storm system diving southward toward Texas from the Rockies. As clouds lower and the atmosphere moistens, light rain showers develop before sunrise Wednesday with periods of light rain likely through early afternoon. Rain is expected to taper off late Wednesday, with mainly dry weather on Thursday as drier air temporarily returns.Stormy Friday morningThe main round of rain comes with the storm system's passage through the state on Friday. While severe storms and flooding are not currently expected, periods of heavy rain with lightning and thunder are likely -- especially early in the day Friday.Forecast early Friday with widespread, heavy rainThis is expected to be our heaviest, most widespread rain event since October with 1 to 2 inches of beneficial rai...

Agreement approved to conserve some freshwater Texas oyster species

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:17:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced on Tuesday it approved a 20-year agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority to conserve "four freshwater mussel species in the lower Colorado River basin of Texas."Those conservation measures were put in place for the Texas pimpleback, Texas fawnsfoot, Texas fatmucket and Balcones spike, per a news release.Back in June, the agency put together a proposal with the LCRA to protect freshwater mussels in Texas’ lower Colorado River basin. The proposal, called the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances, is an agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and landowners to help conserve habitats for at-risk species, the release states. What’s being done to save the Texas pimpleback, fawnsfoot, fatmucket and Balcones spike “We are committed to using flexibility under the Endangered Species Act to create innovative and customized conservation solutions that benefit both landowners and wildlife,” said Jeff...

Amsterdam addresses gun violence with AI technology

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:17:47 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Capital Region city is taking action after two shooting incidents earlier this year rocked the municipality. The City of Amsterdam will be installing cameras at two of its parks with advanced AI technology to help people feel safe.  Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “It's another tool we would use to help us do our job better,” said Lieutenant Joe Spencer with the Amsterdam Police Department.  He says there will be around a dozen new cameras placed at Veterans Park, where there were two shootings over the summer, and Shuttleworth Park, the scene of vandalism several months ago.But these aren’t your ordinary cameras. “It will track movement and we will be able to search for specific items that the artificial intelligence will pick up.” Spencer says the technology will help officers catch criminals. “So, let's say we had a specific vehicle description or specific clothing description for someone we wanted ...

Free car seat inspections available in Latham

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:17:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Certified child passenger safety technicians are offering free car seat checks on December 14 in Latham by appointment only. Those needing a car seat check but can’t attend the free events can make an appointment at a local fitting station. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The free events are part of a yearlong safety initiative. In addition to the inspection, trained technicians will educate parents and caregivers on how to choose and properly install a child seat.The inspections will be held at New York State Police Troop G headquarters at 760 Troy Schenectady Road from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, contact Technical Sergeant Donald Fougere at (518) 783-3258 or [email protected] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also offers information on car seats and booster seats, including installation help and car seat recommendations. Click here for more information on upcom...

New York receives federal funding to improve Amtrak lines

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:17:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Amtrak has received $2 million in federal funding from the Federal Railroad Administration to improve and expand service on four local corridor projects. Work on the four corridors is expected to reduce travel times, improve safety, and enhance reliability. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “As a lifelong Amtrak passenger, I know firsthand how crucial our public rail system is to improving the everyday lives of New Yorkers,” said Congressman Paul Tonko. “I’m thrilled to celebrate this critical infusion of funding that will enhance the safety, reliability, and speed of intercity rail service in our Capital Region and beyond.”The announcement comes off the heels of the Federal Railroad Administration's report that 44 states will receive funding to drive future passenger rail expansion. The breakdown of grants awarded to the New York State Department of Transportation is:$500,000 for the Empire Corridor project.The A...

A building block for doughnuts and more

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:17:47 GMT

By Yewande Komolafe, The New York TimesAs a young pastry cook in the early 2000s, my 2 p.m. shift at the restaurant Tatin in Baltimore would begin with a list of doughs to prepare for the next morning.I would start with ciabatta, a wet, almost runny dough with a seemingly endless pull. It would eventually be baked off, then cut into thin slices to adorn the bread baskets.The breadstick dough, a simple but dense monster, was rolled out into sheets, sprinkled with herbs and cheese, then cut and shaped into long, skinny sticks.And then there was the brioche dough, delicate yet sturdy, prickly and requiring your full attention at every step. It was one of the first bread doughs I came to really love.I can feel awe over what I enjoy about preparing rich, shape-shifting brioche dough — the bubbling and foaming of the yeast, proof of life; the stretch of the dough after a few minutes of kneading; the way the gluten strands surround the pats of softened butter, like gloved fingers wra...

CHP raid turns up $500,000 in stolen tools, home goods

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:17:47 GMT

Authorities have arrested three people and seized roughly $500,000 worth of merchandise stolen from home improvement stores in Southern California, the California Highway Patrol announced on Tuesday.54-year-old Jose Rivera, 43-year-old Fernando Hernandez, and 45-year-old Rogelio Ramirez Salgado face charges including organized retail theft, receiving stolen property and weapons-related offenses.Some of the items seized in a retail theft raid on a hardware and plumbing supply business in L.A. on Dec. 11, 2023. (CHP)Some of the items seized in a retail theft raid on a hardware and plumbing supply business in L.A. on Dec. 11, 2023. (CHP)Some of the items seized in a retail theft raid on a hardware and plumbing supply business in L.A. on Dec. 11, 2023. (CHP)Home Depot shopping bags were among the products recovered in a retail theft raid in Los Angeles on Dec. 11, 2023. (CHP)On Dec. 11, investigators assigned to CHP’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force raided a hardware and plumbing supp...

How you can help L.A. Metro prioritize its future spending

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:17:47 GMT

A new interactive tool could help shape the future of Los Angeles County's transportation system and the public is encouraged to participate in the process.The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, aka L.A. Metro, is asking for input as it develops its budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The transit agency has launched an online tool that allows users to tweak the allocation of Metro's theoretical $9.1 billion budget to prioritize (or de-prioritize) certain services.The initiative, Metro says, aims to increase education and transparency about Metro's revenue and spending, while also collecting important information about those who use or are thinking about using Metro. LA Metro increasing train frequency to address growing demand Bus service, train service, cleaning, maintenance and public safety are among the options that can be adjusted with a general guideline of staying within the existing budget parameters.Minor changes to the operations budget can slash or a...