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WEEKEND READ: South By Southwest highlights

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:58:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As South by Southwest in Austin comes to a close Sunday, here are some highlights from this past week.Miss old Austin? Buy memorabilia from this vending machineA vending machine selling old Austin relics opened this week in the Paramount Theatre lobby that aims to preserve the history of the gentrified areas of the city, said Carl Settles, the executive director of Austin nonprofit E4 Youth.The LostIn vending machine includes items from old Austin establishments like a t-shirt from the Victory Grill in east Austin or a piñata from the now-shuttered Jumpolin or a L.C. Anderson High School pencil case.The machine will be located at the Paramount through the South by Southwest festival.“Creative and tech companies are a gentrifying force, in that they are bringing these people to the city, and they don’t really understand the history of the places they inhabit, so this is a way of reminding these folks,” Settles said about the SXSW timing.Can’t make ...

Crime podcast examines unsolved 1985 murder of Burnsville college student in New York state

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:58:02 GMT

The 1985 slaying of a 20-year-old Burnsville college student who was killed walking home from a party in New York state is the subject of a podcast released this month, according to producers.An episode of “Method and Madness,” a true-crime podcast, will focus on the death of Kristin O’Connell, who was slain in Ovid, N.Y., while visiting a friend. She vanished after leaving a party to go for a walk. Her nude body was found two days later in a cornfield a quarter mile from the friend’s home. Her throat was slashed.The investigation into O’Connell’s killing has made headlines after crime investigators blamed the New York Health Department for blocking efforts to use a sophisticated DNA technique to try to solve the murder.State police said they were promised funding from the county to hire a Dutch team who specialize in DNA techniques to solve cold-case homicides, but that state health officials blocked the test, saying the team wasn’t certifi...

Your Money: Everyone needs a will, but what about a trust?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:58:02 GMT

Bruce Helmer and Peg WebbNot having an estate plan can lead to a longer estate-settlement process (also known as probate), potential confusion and disagreements among family members over your end-of-life care and increased legal fees and court costs that your loved ones may have to bear.This week’s article focuses on the central questions of estate planning, and in particular, whether you need to have both a will (yes!) and a trust (maybe). But first, some definitions may be in order.What is a will?One of the most important documents you need to have is a will, a formal legal document that states your final wishes and provides instruction for the ultimate distribution of your assets to beneficiaries.In your will, you set forth the following instructions in a written document:• Naming your executor, the person who will settle your affairs, pay off your debts, and file your final tax return;• Naming guardians for minor children and providing for their care and support;• Designating ca...

More improv comedy headed to Albany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:58:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Masters in the world of improvisational comedy will be all over the Capital Region come April. Two longtime cast members of the TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway" will playing the Proctors Theatre on April 28. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Their comedy show, "Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless," promises to be a hilarious team up that creates original scenes and deliverys completely unique content. Like any good night at the improv, the show becomes truly interactive when Mochrie and Sherwood incorporate audience suggestions, or even call audience members onstage to play along.That's in addition to the official "Whose Line" tour that's making a stop in Albany on April 25. Though Mochrie is still a main cast member—and has appeared on the show since 1991 in the show's original U.K. run—and Sherwood has appeared in nearly 100 episodes of the franchise, including the most recent season....

Ballston Spa Mayor shaves head for pediatric cancer research

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:58:02 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Ballston Spa Mayor Frank Rossi Jr. chose to shave his head this morning for the 13th St. Baldrick’s event. When he was initially asked, he didn’t just want to say yes.“I said, I’ll do it…but let’s build some support,” he said. “Let’s get some community spirit behind it.” Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This was a part of the mayor’s challenge to Ballston Spa High School athletes and coaches, which raised $9,000 for the cause. This is the 13th fundraiser that was organized at the Saratoga City Tavern after Kelley Trembley’s cousin passed away from lymphoblastic lymphoma cancer at 27-years-old. “It was still considered pediatric cancer, so we were at a loss of how to honor him,” Trembley said.After doing some research, the family created a fundraiser to give back to the saint baldrick’s foundation, which helps with pediatric cancer research.“At this point, I think prior to this event, we...

History on the line in St. Louis CITY SC's fourth match

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:58:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A victory Saturday would help St. Louis CITY SC attain something that has never been done in MLS history. CITY SC will host the San Jose Earthquakes at 7:30 p.m. CT Saturday for the second home game in franchise history. St. Louis has won its first three matches, including its inaugural-season home opener two weeks ago. If CITY SC wins its upcoming match, they will become the first MLS expansion team to start 4-0 in their inaugural season. Trending: New highway from south Illinois to St. Louis? Maybe! Following last weekend's 2-1 victory in Portland, CITY SC became just the second team to rattle off three consecutive wins in their expansion season. The Seattle Sounders also reached that feat in 2009. In each of its previous three victories, St. Louis has rallied back from a one-goal deficit. Klauss and Jared Stroud both have scored a pair of goals. Eduard Löwen leads the team with three assists. Goaltender Roman Bürki has stood tall in all three games. Some models are ...

Woman found shot to death during welfare check in north St. Louis County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:58:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found shot to death overnight during a welfare check in north St. Louis County. The woman was found at a home in the 1100 block of Soria Street. When police arrived, they found the woman deceased inside the home. She had suffered at least one gunshot wound. Top story: Murder victim’s sister waited nine years to hear triple killer was found guilty Investigators believe, based on preliminary findings, that the suspect was known to the victim. Authorities have not disclosed any suspect information at this time, nor the victim's name or age. The St. Louis County Police Department is handling the investigation. If you have an information relevant to the case, contact the department at 636-529-8210 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

Man shot after refusing order from would-be carjacker in St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:58:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man was shot after refusing an order from a would-be carjacker to surrender his vehicle in south St. Louis. The shooting happened around 2:15 a.m. Saturday in the 4700 block of South Spring Avenue in the Dutchtown neighborhood. Top story: Murder victim’s sister waited nine years to hear triple killer was found guilty Investigators say the victim, a 20-year-old man, was approached by two men while in the parking lot of a gas station. One of the suspects demanded the victim's vehicle. He refused, then was promptly shot in the left leg. Both suspects ran away from the scene after the gunfire. A witness drove the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is handling the investigation. If you have any information relevant to the case, contact the department at 314-444-0100.

Kickin’ It with Kiz: Broncos will make playoffs, thanks to you, Walmart shoppers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:58:02 GMT

The Broncos improved in free agency. Guard Ben Powers was a great pick up, as well offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey. Overall I can’t complain about any of the additions. They all fit what coach Sean Payton is trying to create.Bob, bullish on BroncosKiz: Attention, Walmart shoppers. Sincere thanks for your contributions in transforming the Broncos from a last-place team to a legit playoff contender. Smarter football men than me have done the math; Greg Penner and new ownership led the NFL by spending well over $200 million in free agency. The Broncos will go 11-6 in 2023. And make the playoffs. If I’m wrong? I’m sure some of fine folks will remind me what a knucklehead I am until the day I die (maybe longer).The Broncos stepped in dog poo by signing quarterback Jarrett Stidham as a free agent. Baker Mayfield has more experience and got paid less by Tampa Bay. I guess the Broncos don’t want to challenge or upset Mr. Eliminated.A.L., Hastings, Neb.Kiz: The Broncos inv...

Disneyland president gives opening remarks ahead of Toontown reopening 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:58:02 GMT

After an “ambitious reimagining,” Disneyland President Ken Potrock on Saturday gave the opening remarks outside of the new Mickey’s Toontown section of the park, which reopens on Sunday.“One of the things that we wanted to be able to do is recognize that this was going to be a land that was available not just to all of our guests and our families, but all children of all capabilities and all ages,” said Potrock. “We wanted to make sure that all of our guests, and especially our children with a variety of different capabilities and abilities, that this was a welcoming place for everyone.” Several new attractions, interactive play experiences and other fun activities will be opened at what Potrock calls the “hot corner of the park.” “Toontown lives right here in what I have been calling the ‘hot corner of the park,'” said Potrock. “The hot corner of the park encompasses when you walk right outside the gates of Toontown, it encompasses the Tale of the Lion King at the Fantasyland ...