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Brain-eating amoeba a danger at hot springs, Lake Mead officials warn

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:50 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Lake Mead officials are warning hikers planning to head to popular hot springs below Hoover Dam: Avoid any activity that involves splashing or submerging your head.An organism widely referred to as a "brain-eating amoeba" — Naegleria fowleri — can be present if conditions are right, the officials said."Naegleria fowleri has been found in hot springs," according to a statement released by Lake Mead National Recreation Area on Wednesday. "This amoeba enters through the nose and can cause a deadly infection that causes a sudden and severe headache, fever, and vomiting. It is advised to avoid diving, splashing water, or submerging your head in hot spring water." Brain-eating amoeba: Will the warming climate bring more cases? Brain-eating amoeba was blamed for the death of a 2-year-old boy in July. Family told Nexstar's KLAS he contracted the amoeba a few weeks earlier while swimming in Ash Springs, which is near the town of Alamo, about 100 miles north of Las Vegas....

KXAN LIVE, Raul Meza Case: Kendra Page

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:50 GMT

KXAN crime reporter Brianna Hollis and digital reporter Sam Stark dive into the investigations into Raul Meza Jr. on "KXAN Live: The Meza Case" to give you a look behind the curtain at the team's coverage. You can watch the streams live on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Raul Meza, 62, is a convicted murderer who now faces charges in the 2019 death of his neighbor and the May 2023 death of an 80-year-old man. TIMELINE: What we know of Raul Meza’s criminal history The Austin Police Department arrested him in May after he called and confessed to the murder of Jesse Fraga, 80, of Pflugerville, and implicated himself in the death of Gloria Lofton, 65, of east Austin. Meza's criminal history dates back to his juvenile years and includes a murder conviction in the death of 8-year-old Kendra Page, who he killed while on parole for an aggravated robbery sentence. Brianna and Sam address the following topics in this week's episode:Detailing the tragic murder of Kendra Page...

Astros and Rangers headed to ALCS, first-ever postseason series

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:50 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video highlights the world's most valuable sports teams for 2022.TEXAS (KFDX/KJTL) — For the first time in history, Texas' two Major League Baseball franchises will meet in the postseason during the American League Championship Series.The Texas Rangers secured a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, and the Houston Astros defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, securing a victory in the American League Division Series after four games. The ALCS matchup between the Rangers and the Astros guarantees that the entire series will be played in the state of Texas, either at Minute Maid Park in Houston or Globe Life Field in Arlington. It also guarantees that a Texas team will represent the American League in the 2023 World Series.The Rangers seem to be heating up at just the right time. In two postseason series, they have yet to lose a game, scoring seven or more runs in three of their last five games, wit...

Fulton County sees an increase in Giardiasis

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:50 GMT

FULTON COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Fulton County Public Health Department (FCPHD) has released a public service announcement, saying the county is seeing a rise in Giardiasis. Giardiasis is a diarrheal disease caused by a parasite that lives in the intestines and is passed in stool. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the FCPHD, once the parasite is out of the body, it can contaminate surfaces and continue to live for weeks. You can become ill if you swallow the Giardia parasite. Giardiasis can spread by drinking or swimming in untreated water, traveling in areas with poor sanitation, and transferring Giardia germs picked up from contaminated surfaces (bathroom handles, changing tables, diaper pails, etc.) Private wells can also become contaminated after flooding with poorly maintained septic systems in the area. Notable Powerball wins across the Capital Region To prevent Giardiasis, you can wash your hands before...

Indoor Pickleball facility to open in Latham

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:50 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The pickleball craze is sweeping the nation, and the Capital Region, with a new indoor facility opening in Latham on Oct. 20. True Pickleball has six full-size courts, a pro-shop and cabanas tucked into a 20,000 sq. ft. building. The club will offer lessons and tournaments for more people to get involved in the sport. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Pickle ball is the fastest growing sport in America," Mike Bibbo, Co-Owner, said. "If you haven’t heard of it, you will now. Think of this as something like a semi-private golf course, there’s nothing like it in the Capital Region.” Memberships are already available, more information can be found here.

DEC announces over $1.35 million in conservation grants

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Department of Environmental Conservation has announced that more than $1.35 million in grants will be given out to six land trusts across the state. The grants will go toward protecting forested land and reducing emissions that cause climate change. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Grant funding will be used to acquire new forest conservation easements. The following land trusts have been awarded grants: Adirondack Land Trust in Warren County - $350,000Saratoga PLAN in Saratoga County - $301,497Western New York Land Conservancy in Cattaraugus County - $227,474Dutchess Land Conservancy in Dutchess County - $189,605Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust in Lewis County - $181,150Mohawk-Hudson Land Conservancy in Montgomery County - $104,609 Sinking boat recovered on Great Sacandaga Lake “Working in close partnership with land trusts across New York State is critical to protecting forest lands from the pressur...

Yarn shop with drive-thru opens in Amsterdam

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:50 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Beth Ressel started her business Chunky Boy Craft Handles about two years ago by selling ergonomic handles for crochet hooks. Now, she's expanded by opening up Chunky Boy Yarn Shop in Amsterdam. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Ressel and her husband moved to the Amsterdam area from Texas in June. She saw how few options there were in this area and decided it was the perfect spot to open a yarn shop. She opened Chunky Boy Yarn Shop on October 7."I'm a big believer in fiber arts as one of the lowest barriers to entry into crafts," said Ressel. "For about $10 and access to YouTube, you can teach yourself to knit or crochet." Amsterdam pizzeria moving, owners to open live music venue Chunky Boy Yarn Shop carries yarn, as well as knitting needles and crochet hooks. The shop has crochet classes and will soon have knitting classes as well, said Ressel. Chunky Boy also hosts a variety of social community-d...

Schroon River Road closing north of Warrensburg

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:50 GMT

WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This weekend, a section of Schroon River Road in Warrensburg will be closed to give room for construction. The work is set to run 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14 and 15. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Schroon River Road, which is also known as County Route 10, will be closed from its intersection with County Home Bridge Road - passing over the Schroon River north of town - to its meeting place with County Route 11 further north. The road is in need of a culvert replacement.The replacement is part of a grander set of improvements planned for the road, which connects the town of Warrensburg to areas further north into the Adirondacks, combining with Route 30 on the way to Brant Lake. Further culvert replacements are planned, as well as roadside ditch improvements and resurfacing work. Unique electric airplane makes stop in Queensbury This weekend's closure will still allow local t...

Man charged for shooting St. Louis football coach at practice

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:50 GMT

Update: Daryl Clemmon, 43, has been charged with assault and armed criminal action in connection with this shooting. He turned himself in to the police.ST. LOUIS - Grief on the gridiron. Community leaders say a well-known youth football coach was shot several times Tuesday during practice in front of his players. The preliminary investigation from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department revealed that a 30-year-old coach ended up in an altercation with a 43-year-old suspect moments before he was shot. The shooting happened at Sherman Park around 7 p.m. Tuesday. Police have not disclosed if the suspect had been known to the coach. Check your tickets! Numbers drawn for $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot Many residents, in addition to players and parents, are shocked by the shooting. “I can’t imagine how horrific it is for the players, and they have to go home, and the parents are now trying to come up with answers as to why," said James Clark with the Urban League ...

10 ways to get cheap ski and snowboard gear in Colorado

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:50 GMT

Ski season is almost here. The countdown has begun to see whether Arapahoe Basin, Loveland, Keystone or Wolf Creek will become the first Colorado ski area to open. It’s usually the first ski area in the country to open for the season, too.Related ArticlesOutdoors | New in Colorado skiing: Four resort improvements we can’t wait to try this winter Outdoors | Here’s how the Floyd Hill project on I-70 will affect ski traffic this winter Outdoors | Colorado’s major ski resorts announce opening dates for 2023-24 season Labor Day ski sales have come and gone, but there are plenty of ways for skiers and snowboarders to save money on gear and clothing, especially if you have little ones to outfit. We’ve pulled together a list of Front Range stores that sell used gear, options for daily clothing rental options and season gear rentals for your kids.Sales of used equipmentPlay It Again Sports: This franchise chain with six ...