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Warm sunshine ahead of late weekend weather-maker

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:24:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- This week's weather is why we put up with 80 days of triple digit heat in the summer - mild, sunny & just downright perfect.Today and tomorrow will look alike with plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures (mid-70s), light winds and low humidity.On Friday, our first of two cold fronts blows in... but with little fanfare. Breezy winds and slightly cooler temperatures will follow the front, but no rain expected.The next storm system approaches the West Coast that same day, but doesn't start to affect our weather until Sunday. Clouds increase late in the weekend with a few showers possible Sunday, then we expect cloudy skies with a higher chance of rain and thunderstorms on Monday.At the moment, only light rainfall is expected.Early look at rainfall projections Sunday through TuesdayA cold front on the backside of that storm system is expected to bring colder, windy weather next Tuesday. Cool temperatures may linger through Thanksgiving Day.As of now, Thanksgiving Day ...

SP: Schenectady man tried to sexually exploit teen

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:24:57 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man was arrested on Tuesday, November 7, and is accused of trying to meet a 14-year-old for sexual exploitation. Joseph Leverett faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! State Police investigators, along with the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Leverett following an investigation. According to state police, the investigation found Leverett made arrangements and traveled to a pre-determined location in Colonie to meet what he believed to be a 14-year-old to sexually exploit them.Charges:Second-degree attempted rapeSecond-degree attempted criminal sex actSecond-degree attempted patronizing a person for prostitutionLeverett was arrested and processed at Latham State Police. He was issued an appearance ticket to return at the Colonie Town Court on November 29 and was released.

Crash on NY 50 closes lanes in both directions

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:24:57 GMT

BALLSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511 NY, a crash on NY 50 has closed all lanes in both directions at Brookline Road in Ballston. Drivers in the area should seek alternate routes. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!Information on this crash is limited at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

Officers injured in crash on Goodfellow Blvd. involving stolen car in Florissant

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:24:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A brief police chase ends with a stolen car crashing head-on into a St. Louis City police unit, sending two officers to the hospital.  Authorities told FOX 2 that, fortunately, those two officers have already been treated and released from the hospital, and they are expected to be okay. There were four people inside the stolen car. The police revealed that they are all in custody Wednesday morning.The stolen car winding up flipped over. The police unit has significant front-end damage. This was just after 9:30 p.m. Officers shared that a gray Chrysler was stolen out of Florissant.Investigators said that city officers tried to stop the car earlier Tuesday night, but the car took off. Later in the night, authorities shared that a police helicopter spotted the car and notified officers on the ground. That's when police used spike strips to try and stop the vehicle. AG Bailey responds to new report on Kim Gardner, says her term had ‘radical consequences’ We're told th...

Voting over, union vice president shares unofficial results

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:24:57 GMT

WENTZVILLE, Mo. - The unofficial results are in for the Local 2250 vote in Wentzville. The vice president of the union told FOX 2 that it did not pass.General Motors Vote on UAW ContractProductionFor: 45.68%1,274Against: 54.32%1,515Total: 2,789General Motors Vote on UAW ContractSkilled TradesFor: 54.65%147Against: 45.35%122Total: 269 AG Bailey responds to new report on Kim Gardner, says her term had ‘radical consequences’ The Local 2250 has 3,700 members. Former UAW president Glenn Coggie told FOX 2 that out there Tuesday morning, he expected about 2,000 of those members to actually come out to the union hall and vote. The GM plant in Wentzville is one of the three original plants where the UAW strike started.The UAW achieved record contracts with the big three automakers after six weeks of targeted labor strikes. However, not all union members have been happy with the new deal. It was on track to pass but received notable rejections by General Motors' plants in Flint, Michigan an...

St. Louis native’s story to hit big screen, local filming continues

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:24:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A film centered around resilience, human potential, and hope is being filmed right now in St. Louis, and Tuesday was the biggest day of filming yet. FOX 2 had the chance to speak one-on-one with the St. Louis native who inspired the upcoming movie about his life, 'On Fire.'More than 100 people swarmed a Town and Country front yard Tuesday for the big shoot. It was a Hollywood scene right in the heart of St. Louis County. Everyone was there to tell the story that ignited John O’Leary’s remarkable journey. However, O’Leary said his story should serve as a reminder that we have the power to write our own narratives.“This movie reminds us that the heartbreak doesn’t have to define us,” O’Leary explained.O’Leary invited us out to the set Tuesday at his childhood home in Town and Country, where he was badly burned and nearly lost his life at 9 years of age. He still lives with the scars from that fire to this day.  Tuesday’s filming focused on a reenactme...

Dual-branded hotel construction downtown moving forward

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:24:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Plans for a dual-branded hotel in downtown St. Louis are moving forward.According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the 'Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority' approved ten years of tax abatement for 'Midas Hospitality's Project.' The 304-room building will include Kimpton hotels and restaurants and Staybridge suites. AG Bailey responds to new report on Kim Gardner, says her term had ‘radical consequences’ It'll be built at Market Street and Jefferson Avenue, near the CITYPARK soccer stadium and Union Station. It'll cost $126 million.There is no word on when the dual hotel is expected to be completed.

Tech leader 'Watlow' opening new research center in Maryland Heights today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:24:57 GMT

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - Global industrial tech leader 'Watlow' is opening a new tech research center inside its headquarters in Maryland Heights on Wednesday.The facility will develop new materials and solutions to enhance the company's management systems for their semiconductor, medical, and green energy devices. Man shot in St. Louis near intersection of Enterprise Center It cost $6 million and is expected to add 15 jobs immediately, with more in the next few years.

St. Louis aldermen considering senior tax freeze today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:24:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis aldermen will consider a plan to give seniors a break on their property taxes.The legislation would freeze property taxes for seniors who are eligible for social security. The mayor's office expects the budget committee to approve the bill and send it to the full Board of Aldermen. AG Bailey responds to new report on Kim Gardner, says her term had ‘radical consequences’ St. Louis County and St. Charles County have already approved the tax freeze. Wednesday's committee meeting will also include discussion about a bill that would amend public employee's pay, benefits, and terms of employment.

Anheuser-Busch janitors seeking to unionize

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:24:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - 8th Ward Adlerwoman Cara Spencer is expected to announce a board resolution on behalf of Aramark janitors fighting for unionization at the Anheuser-Busch brewery.Janitors claimed that they're overworked, understaffed, and underappreciated. Aramark says they'd prefer to remain non-union in St. Louis, but shared that they're possibly open to subcontracting janitorial services at A-B to a union employer in order to avoid a dispute. Man shot in St. Louis near intersection of Enterprise Center Aramark does employ union workers in Kansas City and Chicago.