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The last of 'The Golden Girls' elephant trio leaves San Antonio zoo

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:08 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (KXAN) -- The San Antonio Zoo says its Asian elephant Nicole is heading to Tennessee to spend her remaining years at The Elephant Sanctuary. According to the zoo's March 4 Facebook post, Nicole was one of three geriatric Asian elephants called The Golden Girls. She, Karen, and Lucky were together from 2016 until Karen & Lucky died in 2022. Nicole the Elephant will spending her retirement at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. (Photo courtesy: San Antonio Zoo)Nicole the Elephant will spending her retirement at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. (Photo courtesy: San Antonio Zoo)Nicole the Elephant will spending her retirement at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. (Photo courtesy: San Antonio Zoo)Nicole the Elephant will spending her retirement at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. (Photo courtesy: San Antonio Zoo)"We are going to miss Nicole dearly," said Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo in the Facebook post. "We are grateful for the years she...

Adirondack Sports Summer Expo dates announced

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:08 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Adirondack Sports Summer Expo has been set for Saturday, March 18, and Sunday, March 19 at the Saratoga City Center. The expo is free for everyone to attend and goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The expo will have 200 exhibitors that cover an array of outdoor sports, such as biking, hiking, running, paddling, and more. Exhibitors will also discuss health, fitness, and travel destinations. The Saratoga City Center is located at 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Shaker High students meet Gov. Kathy Hochul after attending historic inauguration

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:08 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) - In January NEWS10 introduced you to the “First Amendment, First Vote” group at Shaker High School after they were invited to attend the inauguration ceremony. While they didn’t get the opportunity to meet Governor Kathy Hochul, they hoped to one day. Their wish came true this week. Shaker High School club attends historic inauguration ceremony On Tuesday evening, “First Amendment, First Vote” students and their teachers were invited to the Executive Mansion to attend the Governor’s Women’s History Month reception. During the event, Kamellia Barrett and Sakthi Jagannath were given the opportunity to each read a poem.“My legs were shaking the entire time and when I got off the podium, and I was like shaking, I went over and she was like 'that was amazing!' I shook her hand, like I can't even verbalize it, it was just awesome," said Kamellia. East Greenbush Girl Scout reflects on leading Pledge of Allegiance at State of the State Address "She was super kind ...

Crash on I-87 Northway southbound closes all lanes

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511 NY, a crash on I-87 Northway southbound in the area of exit 2E; NY 5 eastbound; Wolf Road in Colonie has shut down all lanes, including the right shoulder. The crash was first reported at 7:45 a.m. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Information regarding the crash is limited at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information regarding the crash and traffic in the area becomes available.

Crews respond to car fire in south St. Louis

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:08 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Shortly after 1:00 a.m. a car fire broke out in south St. Louis.This was in an alley on Taft Avenue, between Bevo and Dutchtown, not far from Gravois. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez also captured footage from the scene. Trending: Ladue estate with luxury auto house sold in record-setting 8-figure deal No one was injured. According to neighbors, someone had been living in the car.

Family escapes early morning RV fire

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:08 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A family escaped an RV fire early Thursday morning. FOX 2's Nic Lopez and the Nissan Rogue Runner captured footage, as flames flew out of an RV in High Ridge at about 1:30 a.m. Eureka and High Ridge Fire Departments responded to the blaze on Antire Valley Lane. Trending: Ladue estate with luxury auto house sold in record-setting 8-figure deal So far, there are no injuries to report. But the RV has been deemed a total loss.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available

Denver weather: Fire risks elevated as wind buffets dry grass, prompting “red flag” warning

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:08 GMT

Dry winds blowing down from the western mountains and buffeting dry grass along Colorado’s Front Range raised fire risks Thursday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a “red flag” warning.Gusts could reach speeds up to 65 miles per hour, decreasing Thursday afternoon, weather service forecasters said. Decreasing humidity will increase risks, according to the weather service.This fire risk warning, effective through 5 p.m. Thursday night, covers Denver.  Weather service forecasters advised avoiding outdoor fires and activities that could generate sparks.Light snow was expected in mountain areas Thursday morning, less than 2 inches. And around metro Denver, temperatures were expected to reach up to 51 degrees under mostly sunny skies.Gusty westerly winds in the mountains up top 65 mph, decreasing this afternoon. Strong winds spreading over the plains this morning with speeds up to 45 mph. #cowx pic.twitter.com/6bjSjvkady— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) ...

Fantastical new “Bugs” exhibit designed by special effects masters from “Lord of the Rings,” “Avatar”

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:08 GMT

A 5-foot-tall hornet tends to grab people’s attention.But it’s not just the horrific dimensions, or the fine detail, that cements one’s feet in front of this replica insect. This giant hornet happens to be getting murdered by a swarm of Japanese honeybees, which themselves are enlarged to the size of dogs to illustrate their ability to “cook” enemies with fast-beating wings when threatened.The tableau marks one of four jaw-droppingly beautiful sculptures inside “Bugs,” a visceral new exhibit that explores the sleek, creepy and surprising adaptations of insects, as well as arachnids, invertebrates and other critters. “Bugs,” which opens at Denver Museum of Nature & Science on March 10, is anchored by these massive sculptures but sprawls in every direction of its 13,000-square-foot space.Surrounding the sculpture-pods — which are dramatically wreathed in pulsating lights, and primed for kaleidoscopic selfies — are s...

“Politeness is out the door”: Bartenders, servers tell all about customer behavior after COVID-19

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:08 GMT

The reputation of restaurant industry work is notoriously humbling, as servers and bartenders cater to customers on their best and worst days. Its bright side – the camaraderie with coworkers and patrons – was dimmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, as guests took their frustrations with them to the dinner table.But today, problematic customer behavior continues, and service industry veterans like Brad Kaplan, a 48-year-old Denver bartender, are left wondering if a return to normal will ever occur.Kaplan remembers sitting at small-town establishments in his native upstate New York, watching the hands behind the bar as they practiced their craft. That fascination with the work led him to spend 18 years in the service industry, where he appreciated developing relationships with customers. But then the pandemic happened, and it changed the dynamic between service workers and patrons. Restaurant and bar workers upheld mask mandates, sanitized with powerful chemicals and handled problems o...

Tim McGraw, Eric Church top Cheyenne Frontier Days 2023 music lineup

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:08 GMT

Organizers of the Cheyenne Frontier Days in Wyoming have released the musical lineup for its 2023 event, including some return acts as well as first-timers to the Daddy of ‘Em All.Country superstar Eric Church will be gracing the stage once again at 8 p.m. Friday, July 21 after last performing at the event in 2021.During his rise to the top of country music charts, Church has garnered quite a few accolades along the way, including seven Academy of Country Music Awards, four Country Music Association Awards and 10 Grammy Award nominations, as well as 30 Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certified singles.Jon Pardi will be performing at the Daddy of ‘Em All on Friday, July 28 with Carly Pearce. (Greeley Tribune file photo)With hits like “Springsteen,” “Guys Like Me,” “Round Here Buzz” and more, Church will bring an exciting show that music fans of all genres will not want to miss.Singer-songwriter Paul Cauthen from Tyler, Texas, will be the opening act for Church.The acts keep coming ...