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WATCH: Zelenskyy meets with Biden, visits Capitol Hill seeking more US aid for Ukraine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:26 GMT

President Zelenskyy and President Biden are scheduled to hold a joint press conference beginning at approximately 4:10 p.m. ET following their meeting. Nexstar Media plans to livestream that press conference within this story once it begins.WASHINGTON (AP) — His country's future at stake, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used inspirational words, resolve and a nod to Christmas in appealing Tuesday to leaders in Congress for U.S. aid for his fighters in the war with Russia.But as he arrived next at the White House, additional American support was in grave doubt.Zelenskyy's visit to Washington came at a grim time, much changed from the hero's welcome he received last year. President Joe Biden's request for an additional $110 billion U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs is at serious risk of collapse in Congress as Republicans are insisting on linking it to strict U.S.-Mexico border security changes that Democrats decry. Zelensky arrives at Wh...

Austin metro is fastest-growing in the country for 12th year in a row

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:26 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video shows how Texas' population grew in 2022.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin metro is the fastest-growing area in the nation for the 12th year in a row, according to City Demographer Lila Valencia.Valencia gave a presentation on the city's population growth and demographic trends during a city council work session Tuesday.Austin continues "inching our way closer to that million mark," Valencia said. The city had an estimated 2022 population of 974,447, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, a 1.3% increase since the 2020 census.That means Austin is bucking a national trend. Of the more than 800 cities in the U.S. with more than 50,000 residents, 53% have lost population since 2020, according to Valencia.But the rapid growth locally is being seen even more outside of Austin, in suburban cities like Georgetown, Kyle and Leander, all of which ranked in the top four fastest-growing cities in the nation in 2022. RELATED COVERAGE: Several local cities are among the f...

Warm and dry today to cool and wet tomorrow

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Highs will peak in the upper half of the 60s to a few that may reach between 70° and 72°. Warmest day of the next sevenThe day started with high clouds moving in ahead of an upper-level trough that sent moisture in from the Pacific. Clouds will continue to increase this afternoon.Tracking our next storm systemThe upper trough will head into Arizona later today then take a turn and head to New Mexico. It will slow down as it heads to Texas. Rain chances go up to 50% tomorrow with some of that rain beginning before daybreak. A much lower chance is still predicted for Thursday before the "main event" that happens Friday.DETAILS: Wet weather expected late weekThere have been updates for how much rain could accumulate between Wednesday and overnight Friday to Saturday. Both the American and European models have dropped their first forecasts down to an average of .50" to 1.25".Rain totals projections continue to dropIt is during Friday's rain where there will be a Margina...

First Warning: Still wet Friday but projected rain totals are dropping

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The first rain for December will happen tomorrow. Originally predicted for the Hill Country the forecast now has more of this rain affecting areas east of I-35. In-Depth: we haven't had more than an inch of rain fall in one day at Camp Mabry since October 26.Friday is still going to be the wettest day with the arrival of an upper-level trough that today (Tuesday) is over the Great Basin (much of Nevada and western Utah). The trough will slowly move over Texas leading to an excellent probability of rain area-wide. The rain will start as early as 2 to 3 a.m. Friday, continuing into the noon hour. More rain is expected Friday afternoon and night before ending overnight Friday to Saturday morning.Wednesday and Friday are wet days in Central TexasRainfall amountsExactly how much rain we get will depend on a few factors including the eastward motion of the storm system as a whole and whether we can get many thunderstorms to enhance rainfall intensity.Unfortunately, the upd...

St. Paul police release body camera video of shootout that injured officer, killed man

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:26 GMT

St. Paul police on Tuesday released body camera footage of last week’s shootout, during which a police officer was injured and a man was killed.Officers were called to the Merriam Park neighborhood on Thursday just after 2 p.m. after a woman called 911 and reported a man who she had an order for protection against was following her as she drove in the area. She said the man, identified as Brandon Daleshaun Keys, was intentionally driving his vehicle into hers, was armed with a handgun and had broken out a window of her vehicle, police said Thursday night.At Cretin and Marshall avenues, Keys got out of his car and approached the woman’s vehicle, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, which is investigating. Officer Michael Tschida arrived and ordered Keys, 24, to get on the ground.Keys fired at Tschida and struck him in the lower leg, and Tschida returned fire, police said Thursday night. The BCA described the situation on as an exchange of gunfire, a...

Man sentenced to 47 years in prison for murdering woman pregnant with his child outside Lakeville Amazon warehouse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:26 GMT

A St. Louis Park man received a 47-year prison sentence Tuesday in the Lakeville shooting death of a woman who was nine months pregnant with his child and the mother of his 2-year-old daughter.Donte Rapheal McCray, 33, pleaded guilty in October to two counts of second-degree murder by drive-by shooting — one each for the deaths of 31-year-old Kyla Bianca O’Neal and Messiah Edward O’Neal, who was born by cesarean section the night of the shooting and died nine days later. His two original counts of second-degree intentional murder were dismissed at sentencing.Donte Rapheal McCray (Courtesy of the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office)The shooting happened about 7 p.m. Jan. 8 in the parking lot of the Amazon Fulfillment Center, where McCray worked.McCray pleaded guilty through an agreement reached two days before prosecutors were to present the case to a grand jury for consideration of first-degree murder charges. A conviction would have carried a mandatory sentence of life in prison.M...

City of Amsterdam issues boil water advisory

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:26 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Amsterdam has issued a boil water advisory in response to a water break and shutdown. The advisory will be in effect until the water is turned back on. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The advisory impacts the entire South Side of Amsterdam excluding Broadway, Windswept Drive, Queen Anne Road, and the Town of Florida. Until the water is turned back on, residents should bring water to a rolling boil and boil for one minute. Questions about the water shutdown and boil advisory can be directed to the Department of Public Works at (518) 842-3691.

Spread holiday cheer to seniors in your community

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- While the holidays are a time for many to come together with friends and families, there may be older adults in your local community who do not have anyone to celebrate with. Albany, Schenectady, and Rensselaer County residents interested in spreading holiday cheer to local seniors can participate in the Home Instead Be a Santa to a Senior® program. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “The holidays can be hard for many older adults, especially those who may not have a companion to share them with,” said Jim Hurley, owner of the Albany and Schenectady Home Instead offices. “Through Be a Santa to a Senior, we can help these seniors experience the happiness and togetherness the season can bring.” Those interested can pick an ornament from a Be a Santa to a Senior tree that will include the name and desired gift of an older adult. Shoppers can buy the requested gift and return it unwrapped to the tree with the ornament ...

New vintage shop opening in downtown Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Sarah Minguela has been collecting vintage clothing since she was in high school. She's now very involved with the vintage scene in Albany and is opening up her own brick-and-mortar shop. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The Bevy Vintage Collective will be located at 412 Broadway in Albany. The shop is next to Fort Orange General Store and The Vandy Thrift Shoppe."I was always looking for a space," said Minguela. "I jumped on 412 Broadway when it became available." Chipotle plans approved for Saratoga Springs site Minguela has been in Albany for more than 20 years and started selling vintage clothing online in 2016, she said. She got into vintage full-time after the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Minguela co-owns The Vintage Roundup with Kristen Bradley, which focuses on vintage items. She also owns Openbaar Market, which is for makers and artists to sell their wares. Both are seasonal ventures that usually take place...

Schenectady PD, County Office of Community Services heading to Congress

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:26 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Members of the Schenectady Police Department and Schenectady County Office of Community Services are heading to Capitol Hill to speak about their efforts to make addiction services more accessible. They're part of the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative, a nationwide partnership, and will highlight the Schenectady Cares program as a benchmark. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “I hope that when we go before the members of Congress tomorrow that we’re able to convey a message that this type of programming is not hard to start," Lt. Ryan Macherone said. "It’s easy to break down those silos and work together over a common goal.” Since 2019, Schenectady Police have worked with local addiction services centers to connect people struggling with addiction with access to safe care and recovery. The program has since expanded to include outreach before fatal overdoses occur. Macherone said they've helpe...