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After 10-year hiatus, art will start to appear along hike and bike trail, Council votes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – After nearly a decades-long moratorium on artwork along the 10-mile trail that goes through Austin's downtown, the Austin City Council approved Thursday a plan to integrate art and culture into the area again.In 2014, a controversial proposed public art installation prompted the City Council at the time to impose a temporary ban on commissioned and donated public art to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, according to the Trail Conservancy. The entity said the moratorium was lifted, but that it has been informally followed ever since.But not any longer. Austin City Council approved on consent Thursday an extensive arts and cultures plan authored by the Trail Conservancy so joggers and strollers will start to see art pop up along Austin’s iconic loop.The Trail Conservancy said arts and culture projects around the area will fall into six categories: Permanent Artworks, Temporary Artworks,  Performance Artworks, Artist Residences, Artists in Community Engagement...

MnDOT announces more than 200 construction projects for this year, including Highway 52

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:51 GMT

Dakota County’s U.S. Highway 52 between Rosemount and Hampton is one of the state’s construction projects slated for this year.More than 200 construction projects will be underway this season to maintain the state’s roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced Wednesday.“After a long winter with record-setting snowfalls, MnDOT joins many Minnesotans in welcoming the arrival of spring,” said Nancy Daubenberger, commissioner of transportation, in a news release. “Warmer weather also means drivers can expect to see more orange cones and work zones around the state, as well as more people working on and around highway projects.”The construction on Highway 52, which runs between Rosemount’s County Road 42 and Hampton’s County Road 86, is a multi-year project that hopes to improve the smoothness of the ride for motorists and restore the structure of the pavement, according to MnDOT.The project, which began last summer and plans to ...

Gophers gain commitment from Virginia prep safety Zahir Rainer — son of an NFL alum Wali Rainer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:51 GMT

The Gophers football program added Virginia prep safety Zahir Rainer to its 2024 recruiting class on Thursday.Rainer, who plays at Trinity Episcopal School in Richmond, Va., has pedigree and received plenty of interest.Rainer had more than 30 scholarship offers and this week narrowed it down to a top seven schools, Minnesota and also Virginia, Stanford, North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and Duke. Rainer, who has received a three-star rating, had his latest visit to the U two weeks ago, followed by UNC and Stanford.“Getting an opportunity to play with some of the best people in the world,” Rainer said of his commitment on the 247sports recruiting show. “Coach (P.J.) Fleck’s culture at Minnesota is amazing. Coach (Joe) Rossi and coach (Danny) Collins, I know under their tutelage I can be the best player I can be on and off the field.”Rainer’s father Wali played at Virginia in the 1990s and then in the NFL for seven seasons. He played three season...

Vikings leadership offers little on futures of Dalvin Cook, Za’Darius Smith

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:51 GMT

Vikings fans looking for clarity on whether Dalvin Cook and Za’Darius Smith might still find a fit on the 2023 roster didn’t get any from general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O’Connell on Thursday.No real surprise there. Minnesota started the offseason with salary cap issues and only five picks in the April 27-29 NFL Draft, which was still the case on Thursday when the top of the Vikings’ food chain addressed reporters for the team’s official pre-draft access.Both Cook (shoulder) and Smith (knee) played through injuries last season, both earned guaranteed roster bonuses last month, and both know the Vikings spent serious money this offseason on players to take their roles in 2023. And despite the fact both players are signed for next season and owed guaranteed money, the team appears to be in some sort of negotiation mode with each.“We’re in ongoing communication with him and his representatives,” Adofo-Mensah said of Smith, on the books next season for $9.45 million w...

Cohoes Police searches for missing teen

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:51 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Cohoes Police Department is searching for Deondrae Thomas, 16, who has been reported missing. Thomas was last seen leaving his residence on April 3. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police describe Thomas as a 5'7'', 165 lb. black male with brown eyes and black hair. He may possibly be in Watervliet.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany County Dispatch Center through 911 or (518) 237-5333.

Amsterdam PD arrest two individuals connected to death of 19-month-old

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:51 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Arrests have been in connection to the death of a 19-month-old child in October 2022. On Tuesday, Kristen L. Burke was arrested and charged with Manslaughter, Assault, Criminally Negligent Homicide, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. On Thursday, Christina A. Kalaza was arrested and charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say they responded to a 911 call for a 19-month-old who was not breathing on the night of October 9. First responders located the child breathing but say the child was suffering unknown medical distress. The child was transported to St. Mary's Hospital and then to the Albany Medical Center. On October 12, the child passed away from non-accidental trauma.Burke was arraigned and remanded to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility with bail set at $75,000 cash or $150,000 bond. Kazala was released and will be arraigned in Ams...

4 people helped out of Lake Geneva after canoe capsizes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:51 GMT

STANFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Four people had to be helped out of the water after a canoe capsized. It happened on Lake Geneva near Cold Spring Creek. According to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), three people tipped in the canoe and one jumped in to help. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The DEC said that the person who jumped in the water became unconscious due to the extremely cold water. When ECO Wamsley arrived on scene, State Police and paramedics were helping those involved and everyone was out of the water. The person had also regained consciousness.ECO Wamsley supplied blankets to the group and helped carry out the most severely injured boater. Luckily, all individuals survived the incident. As a reminder, it is always important to use a personal floatation device, like a life jacket, when boating. Also be careful of water temperatures, even though it may be hot outside the water could still be cold e...

Tech consultant charged in killing of Cash App founder Lee

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:51 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A tech consultant was arrested and charged with murder Thursday in the stabbing death of the gregarious and popular Cash App founder Bob Lee last week in downtown San Francisco, authorities said.Nima Momeni, 38, and Lee, 43, knew each other, San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said at a news conference, but he declined to elaborate on their connection. Momeni was taken into custody Thursday morning in Emeryville, a San Francisco suburb, and booked on suspicion of murder.The stabbing death of Lee shocked the tech industry, with friends and former colleagues mourning the demise of a brilliant and generous man. Police found Lee with stab wounds in the Rincon Hill neighborhood of San Francisco at 2:30 a.m. April 4. He died at a hospital.Scott declined to give details on how they linked the killing to Momeni. The chief also refused to disclose a possible motive. Investigators served search warrants in San Francisco and Emeryville. Scott would not say whether a weap...

Nootbaar nears return, Wainwright set for first BP since injury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Two key pieces of the St. Louis Cardinals appear one step closer to returning. Outfielder Lars Nootbaar will take some swings with the team Thursday and could return to the lineup as soon as Saturday. Nootbaar will likely play in at least one rehab game before he returns from a minor thumb injury. RELATED - Cardinals will not extend alcohol sales amid shortened games Starting pitcher Adam Wainwright will face hitters in a live BP session either Friday or Saturday. After that, the Cardinals will determine on a potential rehab assignment and timeline for return. Wainwright has been dealing with a groin injury since the final day of the World Baseball Classic. The Cardinals begin a seven-game homestand on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 5-7 record to start the 2023 season.

AP sources: Snyder agrees to $6.05B sale of NFL’s Commanders

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:51 GMT

By ROB MAADDI and STEPHEN WHYNO (AP Sports Writers)Dan Snyder has a deal in place to sell the NFL’s Washington Commanders for the biggest price paid for a North American professional sports team.A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the team for a record $6.05 billion, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday.The people confirmed the deal was a fully financed, nonexclusive agreement that was not yet signed. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been finalized.Another person told The AP a deal hasn’t been sent to the NFL for approval yet. The league declined to comment.Once the deal is approved, Harris would own controlling stakes in teams in three of the four major North American pro sports leagues. He and David Blitzer have owned the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers since 2011 and the NHL’s New Jersey Devils since 2013.H...