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'We understand your plight': Wieners Circle offers touring musicians free food

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:56:54 GMT

CHICAGO — The Wieners Circle is trying to help out touring musicians.Touring musicians will now be able to eat there for free."Touring bands: we will feed you for free, we understand your plight and know it’s harder than ever to earn a living. DM us if interested," the iconic Lincoln Park hot dog stand wrote in a social media post Friday.The stand was recently in the news for hosting superstar Ed Sheeran. A chaotic video posted by the restaurant’s social account shows Sheeran handing out Chicago-style hot dogs as employees curse and shout around him. He was in town for a show at Soldier Field.

Judge grants motion to dismiss charges for babysitter convicted in toddler's death

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:56:54 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 7, 2023. Avery Travis will have an update on this case tonight on KXAN. AUSTIN (KXAN) -- For nearly two decades, Rosa Jimenez has maintained her innocence. On Monday, a judge granted Jimenez' attorney's motion to dismiss charges.In 2005, Jimenez was convicted in the death of a 21-month-old child in her care in Austin. According to testimony from the original trial, the boy choked on a wad of paper towels. EXCLUSIVE: Babysitter convicted in toddler’s death talks possible retrial, life in prison At the time, prosecutors argued Jimenez intentionally forced the paper towels down the baby’s throat. The Innocence Project, which represents Jimenez, have argued the child’s death was, instead, a tragic accident. At a hearing in 2021, several pediatric airway experts testified that they believed it would have been impossible for the child to swallow the paper towels on his own. At the time, the Travis County District At...

Which roads will be closed for the 2023 Austin Pride Parade?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:56:54 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 7, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin and The Austin Pride Foundation will host its 33rd Austin Pride Parade Aug. 12, beginning at 8 p.m. The parade will run from the intersection of 11th Street and Congress Avenue down to the Ann Richards Bridge at the intersection of Cesar Chavez Street and Congress Avenue. ICYMI: Why is Austin’s pride parade celebrated in August? Here's a breakdown of planned road closures related to the parade, as well as ways to get to and from the festivities.Road closuresRoad closures and lane reductions related to the parade will begin at 1 p.m. Aug. 12, with most streets expected to fully reopen by midnight. The only exception to that midnight reopening deadline is Fourth Street from Lavaca Street to Congress Avenue.Alternative traffic routes include the following options:Northbound, southbound traffic: Red River Street, Interstate 35Northbound traffic only: Trinity Street, Lavac...

Here's what the Farmers' Almanac has predicted for the next Texas winter — and why it may be wrong

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:56:54 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.TYLER, Texas (KETK/KXAN) — As summer continues, some people are wondering when things will finally cool down — and the latest prediction from the Farmers' Almanac has injected a dose of hope. But are its predictions accurate? Almanacs predict cold, wet winter — but can you trust them? The Farmers' Almanac has been publishing its forecasts for over 200 years using its secret formula and this week it predicted that "the brrr is back" for the 2023-2024 winter. Its extended winter forecast predicts that Texas will see an unseasonably cold, stormy winter for this year.In its predictions for 2023, the Farmers' Almanac said the Texas area will see lots of cold temperatures and some storms will keep people in the area "busy" during the middle of January."There are indications that an El Niño, will be brewing in the latter half of 2023, lasting into the winter of 2024," the Farmers' Almanac s...

Lake George crash closes northbound lanes near Exit 22

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:56:54 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A crash in Lake George on I-87 Northway northbound near Exit 22; U.S. 9; NY 9N in Lake George to Exit 23; NY 28 has closed all lanes. Drivers in the area should proceed with caution and expect delays. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Little is known at the moment regarding the details of the crash. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

VSP: Suspect tried to push hospital patient over on stretcher

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:56:54 GMT

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Readsboro, Vermont woman was arrested after causing a public disturbance inside Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, where according to Vermont State Police, she tried to push over a stretcher with a patient on it. Liliana Vendertuin, 39, is charged with disorderly conduct. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday around 12:50 p.m., police responded to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center for reports of a woman trying to push over a stretcher with a medical patient on it inside the hospital. Police say Venderturin physically resisted law enforcement and caused a disturbance inside the hospital.She was issued a citation for disorderly conduct and is scheduled to appear at the Bennington County Superior Court later in September.

Palace Theatre announces return of Community Block Party

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:56:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Palace Theatre announced the return of their annual Community Block Party. The event is scheduled for August 19 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The area around the Palace will be filled for the afternoon with vendors, food trucks, and family friendly activities, featuring live music by The Frank White Experience. The block party is free and open to the public, and will also offer free hot dogs & hamburgers for kids 12-years-old & under. The Palace Theatre is located at 19 Clinton Avenue in Albany. Clinton Avenue near the venue will be closed down during the event.

Watervliet couple arrested possessing illegal handgun

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:56:54 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Watervliet couple was arrested following the execution of a search warrant at the Highland Club Apartments. Investigations stemmed from a complaint that someone unlawfully possessed a firearm. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police recovered an illegally possessed .380 caliber handgun from the residence. Frank Lipka, 45, and Cheraba Lipka, 44, were charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. They were arraigned in Watervliet City Court and released on appearance tickets.

Glenridge Road Bridge struck again, responding officer injured

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:56:54 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Glenridge Road bridge was struck Monday morning, resulting in another car being hit by debris around 7:48. Police say a 2017 International was driving eastbound on Glenridge Road when it struck the bridge. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say the top of the box was ripped off and debris hit a 2019 Jeep that was headed westbound. When Glenville Police arrived at the scene, an officer parked his marked police car with all of its emergency lights on. As the officer exited the car, he was struck from behind by a 2022 Ford Maverick. Glenville PD says the officer sustained a shoulder injury and was taken by a private car to Ellis Urgent Care where he is currently being evaluated. Police say there are no charges at this time. Three accused of stealing about $11K in merchandise from Wilton beauty store The Glenridge Road was closed for two hours but has since re-opened.

Taylor Swift and the So-Fi Love-In

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:56:54 GMT

Taylor Swift and the So-Fi Love-In: Not a single piece of the reports you’ve heard about Taylor Swift’s Eras tour is exaggerated. Not a tiny little bit. This thing is enormous. Like, insanely big, and a phenomenon. And every single attendee (including this one) is here for the party. Not in a tailgate, beer-chugga-chugga sort of way. But in a genuine, love for the music, human connection, sort of way.That’s what Swift is all about. She connects with her fans on a deeply personal level. The sort of connection that all artists hope to establish with their target audience. And despite the fact that this writer is not a part of that demographic, empathy is possible for all but sociopaths.So friendship bands are passed around by nearly everyone on the way in. The parking attendants had arms full of them. It’s a love-in. It’s contemporary Coachella, a touch of Woodstock, and the Super Bowl halftime show without the dust, mud and sports fans. The range of generations in attendance (and not...