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Watch: Walrus calf needs 'round-the-clock cuddling' after being rescued

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:39:52 GMT

SEWARD, Alaska (WJW) -- Staff members at the Alaska SeaLife Center have been busy over the past week giving a Pacific walrus calf constant cuddles after he was recently rescued and brought to their facility.According to the Alaska SeaLife Center, the lost calf was spotted alone on Alaska’s North Slope, roughly four miles inland from the Beaufort Sea. Experts say walruses depend on their mothers during the first two years of life, so crews knew they had to step in to help. Coast Guard rescues man on partially submerged boat, 12 miles off Florida shore The calf was flown to the Seward Airport, where Alaska SeaLife Center staff met him for the first time on Aug. 1. Back at their facility, veterinarians learned that the month-old calf was malnourished, dehydrated and had a cloudy eye. The calf is now getting 24-hour care, which officials say is more than most marine mammals need. "Walruses are highly tactile and social animals, receiving near-constant care from their mothers during t...

It was a drama-filled weekend for the White Sox - even with 2 wins

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:39:52 GMT

CHICAGO — An unusual White Sox 2023 season got even weirder this past weekend - and it came when the team had success on the field.Yet few are talking about the White Sox winning their series against the Guardians at Progressive Field. Instead, two stories are dominating the conversation around the team, and neither one of them are good. The first came on Saturday when a boxing match broke out in the middle of a competitive baseball game. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)In the sixth inning, Jose Ramirez doubles in a run to get the Guardians within three runs of the White Sox. When he slid into second, he along with Tim Anderson started talking back and forth. Within a few seconds, both put their hands up and started throwing punches. Unfortunately for Anderson, he was caught with a punch right in the jaw, knocking him off his feet and onto the ground. That moment has been played over and over against on social media since that happened, making for a difficult moment for the two-time All-Star ...

Oak Grove wildfire estimated at 400 acres, 65% contained; Kyle mayor said 1 home destroyed

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:39:52 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — At least one home and numerous outbuildings were destroyed along with multiple homes evacuated after a wildfire in Hays County started Saturday. Officials said no more evacuations were in place Sunday. Officials started responding to the fire, named the Oak Grove Fire, shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday, according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services website. PHOTOS: Oak Grove Fire burns in Hays County The fire was first reported to be near Oak Grove Road near San Marcos. It is estimated at 400 acres and 65% contained according to a social media post at 12:55 p.m. Monday from the Texas A&M Forest Service. Photos show aftermath of Oak Grove Fire in Hays County, Aug. 7, 2023. (KXAN Photo/Jala Washington)Photos show aftermath of Oak Grove Fire in Hays County, Aug. 7, 2023. (KXAN Photo/Jala Washington)Photos show aftermath of Oak Grove Fire in Hays County, Aug. 7, 2023. (KXAN Photo/Jala Washington)Photos show aftermath of Oak Grove Fire in Hays Co...

Update on AFD vehicle air conditioning problems expected at public safety meeting

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:39:52 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 7, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — An update on the status of addressing air conditioning problems in more than a dozen Austin Fire Department vehicles is expected at Monday's Public Safety Committee meeting. Last month, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly took to social media and submitted a memorandum to Interim City Manager Jesús Garza asking for a prompt fix to the vehicles that lack AC. Council member pushes for prompt response from city manager over no AC in AFD vehicles The memo also detailed which trucks had non-functional AC systems at the time. Kelly requested that Garza come to the Public Safety Committee meeting on Aug. 7 and present a “comprehensive report on the steps taken to address this issue.”Days after Kelly submitted the memo, the city said it would undertake several initiatives to reduce the number of AFD vehicles without air conditioning in the future. Jennifer Walls, the Director of the Fleet Mobil...

A critical wildfire danger

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:39:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Afternoon highs will heat up to a range of 104° to 108°. The maximum heat will likely reach as high as 106 to 110° from I-35 eastward. Hill Country heat index values will peak at 102° to 106°. BLOG: When will 100º days end in Austin? An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 9 p.m. The Heat Advisory continues until 9 p.m. for Blanco and Gillespie Counties.Heat alerts reissued MondayStatistics released today by the Texas A & M Forest Service show that 80 wildfires have been reported in the last week, 41 of them since Friday. More than 8,000 precious Texas acres have been burnet. What makes this worse is the water that it takes to control these wildfires.A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 11 p.m. for most of Central Texas. High to very high fire danger will allow for wildfires to grow rapidly if sparked.Red Flag Warning reissued MondayToday's wildfire dangerTomorrow's wildfire danger has reached the highest it can be at a level 5. This is an extreme wildfi...

Family of boy fatally shot in St. Paul mourns not only his loss, but arrest of 14-year-old brother

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:39:52 GMT

The family of a 12-year-old boy fatally shot in St. Paul is mourning not only his loss, but also his 14-year-old brother’s arrest in the case.Police booked the teen into the Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center Saturday on suspicion of manslaughter.“I know it was an accident,” said Charlette Williams, an older cousin of Markee Jones, on Monday.The Ramsey County attorney’s office said Monday that police presented an investigation for review, and state data privacy laws prohibit them from providing any additional information.Williams said the 14-year-old has been calling the family crying.“That was his brother,” she said. “He’s in there hurting. He wants to be there for his mom.”Officers were called just before 5 a.m. Saturday on a report of a juvenile who’d been shot in the North End. Police found a 12-year-old, who family identified as Markee, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Relatives say the shooting happened ...

Armor For Sleep to perform at Empire Live

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:39:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Empire Live announced they will be hosting alternative rock band Armor For Sleep. The show is scheduled for November 10 at 7 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! As part of the concert, Armor For Sleep will be performing their album "Dream to Make Believe" in celebration of the record's 20th anniversary. The band will be joined for the show by special guests The Early November and The Spill Canvas. Empire Live is located at 93 North Pearl Street in Albany. You can buy Armor For Sleep tickets on the Ticketmaster website or by visiting the venue’s box office.

Child shot and killed while playing with a gun in north St. Louis County

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:39:52 GMT

BERKELEY, Mo. -- Police say that a 7-year-old was shot and killed in the 6700 block of Larry Lane in Berkeley today. They believe the shooting was accidental. The child may have been playing with a gun in a pickup truck.The police have not yet released the child's condition or identity. This is a developing story. More information will be posted here as it comes into the FOX 2 newsroom.

Tyson Foods to close four chicken processing plants

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:39:52 GMT

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Tyson Foods Inc., one of the world’s largest food companies has reported a multi-million dollar loss in its third quarter report.Tyson's report shows an income loss of $417 million, $1.07 per share, for July 2023. This time last year, the company reported an income gain of $750 million or $2.07 per share.The company will be closing four chicken processing plants in North Little Rock, Dexter, Mo., Noel, Mo., and Corydon, Ind.“The difficult decision to close four chicken facilities in North Little Rock, Arkansas, Corydon, Indiana, Dexter, Missouri and Noel, Missouri, demonstrates our commitment to bold action and operational excellence as we drive performance, including lower costs and improving capacity utilization, and build on our strategy of making Tyson Foods stronger in the long-term,” said President and CEO Donnie King. Tyson Foods to eliminate leadership roles “While current market dynamics remain challenging, Tyson Foods is...

Springfield Symphony Orchestra bringing ballet back for spring

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:39:52 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The Springfield Symphony Orchestra is joining forces once again with the St. Louis Ballet to bring Tchaikovsky’s "The Sleeping Beauty" to Springfield.The full-length ballet will close out the Symphony's 89th season on May 11, 2024. Tickets go on sale August 9, 2023, at Hammons Hall Box office. Group sales can be made through the Symphony offices. “Our collaboration with the Saint Louis Ballet this past season succeeded beyond our wildest imagination.  We heard from so many patrons who wanted more that we decided to do it again!  Gen Horiuchi, the artistic director of the SLB, chose to follow Swan Lake with another amazing story ballet by Tchaikovsky - The Sleeping Beauty.  If there is another score that is as familiar and iconic as Swan Lake, it has to be Sleeping Beauty,” says Kyle Wiley Pickett, Music Director. “We are proud to be artistic partners with this remarkable ballet company, and we're so happy to be able to bring them to o...