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Spirit Airlines cancels dozens of flights to inspect planes. Disruptions will last days

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:39 GMT

Spirit Airlines canceled about 100 flights on Friday after pulling some planes out of service for inspections, and the airline expects the disruptions to last several days.Spirit did not describe the nature of the inspections and did not respond when asked for further information.By Friday afternoon, Spirit had canceled 11% of its schedule for the day, easily the highest percentage of scrubbed flights among leading U.S. carriers, according to tracking service FlightAware.“We’ve cancelled a portion of our scheduled flights to perform a necessary inspection of a small section of 25 of our aircraft,” Spirit said in a statement. “The impact to our network is expected to last several days as we complete the inspections and work to return to normal operations.” Canceled flight? Here’s what you’re entitled to The Federal Aviation Administration said it was aware of Spirit's decision to pull the planes from service for a “mandatory maintenance inspection." The FAA did not describe the ins...

APD searching for suspect who threatened north Austin store employee with gun

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was searching for a suspect in a north Austin aggravated robbery.According to police, the robbery occurred at 1:44 a.m. Oct. 2 at a 7-Eleven in the 1600 block of East Howard Lane.Police said the suspect “aggressively” entered the store and then threatened the employee with a gun before stealing cash and several packs of Newport cigarettes.APD described the suspect as a 5’ 10” to 6’0” tall Black man between 20 to 30 years of age and weighing 230 to 250 lbs. Police said the suspect was armed with a black handgun.According to APD, the suspect was last seen wearing a white floppy hat, white shirt or fabric covering the lower portion of his face, a white long-sleeve shirt, white and gray gloves, blue and white plaid pants, and gray and red sneakers.North Austin aggravated robbery suspect seen on surveillance video (APD photos)Police asked that anyone with any information contact APD's Robbery unit at 512-974-5092. Tips can also be subm...

APD releases 2023 ACL festival arrest numbers, crime statistics

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Limits music festival didn’t go without incident, according to the Austin Police Department. Over both weekends, APD said it arrested 15 individuals, responded to 367 calls for service and took 206 offense reports.APD said its police officers worked tirelessly throughout both weekends, and the results helped deter criminal activity, stop crimes in progress and capture several offenders.“These combined efforts dramatically reduced the chance of festival-goers falling victim to a crime,” APD said.According to Austin Police, one of the individuals arrested during Weekend 2 of ACL was 23-year-old Victor Manuel Castro-Ordonez.“At the time of his arrest, Officers caught Castro-Ordonez with 35 mobile phones inside a bag designed to block mobile phone reception in his possession. Castro-Ordonez is currently in the Travis County Jail, charged with Theft and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity,” APD said. Man arrested in connection with pickpocketing duri...

Dalton Risner has been biding his time on the sidelines. Now the Vikings might need him.

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:39 GMT

When veteran offensive lineman Dalton Risner signed with the Vikings last month, it seemed like only a matter of time before he was in the starting lineup, whether that be in place of left guard Ezra Cleveland or right guard Ed Ingram.Instead, the 28-year-old Risner has been biding his time on the sidelines. After starting 62 games with the Denver Broncos earlier in his career, Risner has lived the life of a backup for the first time in his career.How has he handled that change?“Every time I have he desire to get onto the field, I ask myself, ‘What can I control?’ ” Risner said. “Then I work my (expletive) off to make sure I’m ready when I’m called upon.”That time finally came for Risner last weekend when Cleveland suffered a foot injury with the Vikings leading the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Risner raced into the huddle and played 10 snaps on offense in relief.“I was able to go out there and execute,” Risner said. ...

Loons play to ‘leave everything out there’ with MLS playoffs on the line vs. Sporting KC

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:39 GMT

When Sean McAuley took over for fired manager Adrian Heath on Oct. 6, the Loons’ new interim head coach’s first address to the players included a call back to 2015.While Minnesota United was still playing in the lower-level North American Soccer League and dreaming of becoming an MLS expansion franchise, McAuley was an assistant coach with the Portland Timbers.He saw a lot of similarities to then and now, and he wanted to use it as motivation for his new charges.Eight years ago, the Timbers needed three straight wins, including one on Decision Day, to make the MLS Cup Playoffs. With a playoff berth, Portland produced five more results en route to lifting MLS Cup with a win over the Columbus Crew.“Before you know it, you are on a roll and you never know where it can lead to,” McAuley recapped his message in a later interview with reporters.MNUFC won its first game under McAuley, 5-2 over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Oct. 7. Now the Loons must beat Sporting Kansas City on Saturday and ha...

Democrats push for redistricting redo

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- In New York’s highest court, a legal battle could determine the state’s congressional representation yet again. Last year, the court ruled that Democrats didn’t follow the proper process in drawing districts. Ultimately court drawn maps led to Republicans gaining seats in the House of Representatives. Now, Democrats are trying to undo that, calling for a new set of lines to be drawn.Caitlin Halligan, the newest judge on that court, has recused herself from the case."She’s now been replaced by a judge from the appellate division in New York City, Judge Diane Renwick, for the purposes of this case," said Jeffrey Wice, an adjunct professor at New York Law School.He said this could have a significant impact."Not only do we have Judge Wilson, as Chief Judge of the court, but we also have another judge whose track record is that she’s been somewhat favorable to the role of the legislature. Now each case is different and she is impartial. She’s not going to pre-judg...

Shenendehowa SD highlights school bus safety

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:39 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, NY (NEWS10) — When you put your child on a school bus in the morning, you trust that they’ll get to class safely. With this being national bus safety week, school districts, like Shen, are highlighting the features and procedures they use to make that possible.MORE NEWS from NEWS 10Shenendehowa School district transportation Director Belinda Govich says the area public schools employ all traditional safety methods you can think of.  Stop signs, Emergency exits on buses, bus evacuation drills three times a year and background screenings for drivers. But then there are the newer features like an alarm reminding drivers to check buses for sleeping children…“Our child finder, so this button, the alarm will go off whenever you activate your red lights, and want to shut down for the day. You will be required to walk back here checking for sleeping students, check left, right and behind and then you hit the reset button and that's gonna shut that alarm off" Govich s...

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society begins restoration on 75-year-old pet cemetery

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:39 GMT

MENANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Saturday, the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its pet cemetery. Established on October 21, 1948, the cemetery has become inactive in recent years, but now the humane society has begun a restoration project to bring the cemetery back to life. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Public Programs Coordinator Melanie Stevenson has been spearheading the restoration project. "Sadly, a lot of our records were lost over the years, so I've been going through old newspapers and searching through archives for anything we can find about the cemetery," said Stevenson. "One day, an article fell into my lap that mentioned the opening of the cemetery. It is amazing how much information we can find in the community."Work has already begun to locate stones and clear out overgrown vegetation. Stevenson believes there are roughly 2,400 to 3,000 stones in the cemetery. "We have had a lot o...

Supreme Court keeps Missouri law on hold that bars police from enforcing federal gun laws

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:39 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday kept a Missouri law on hold that bars police from enforcing federal gun laws, rejecting an emergency appeal from the state.The 2019 law was ruled unconstitutional by a district judge but allowed to remain in effect. A federal appeals court then blocked enforcement while the state appeals the district court ruling. Feds bust suspected drug ring in St. Louis area Missouri had wanted the law to be in effect while the court fight plays out.Justice Clarence Thomas was the only member of the court to side with Missouri on Friday.The law would impose a fine of $50,000 on an officer who knowingly enforces federal gun laws that don't match up with state restrictions. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Fe...

Man charged in girlfriend's death at Maryland Heights motel

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:39 GMT

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - A man accused in his girlfriend's death Thursday at a Maryland Heights motel is now behind bars. Prosecutors have charged Keno R. King, 47, of Berkeley, with one count of first-degree murder and one count of armed criminal action in connection with the case. Feds bust suspected drug ring in St. Louis area The Maryland Heights Police Department has identified Taniesha M. Givens, 44, of Berkeley, as the victim. Police say Givens was found deceased around 10:30 a.m. Thursday in one of the rooms of a motel in the 12000 block of Dorsett Road. Police have not yet disclosed Givens' cause of death, but note there is physical evidence linking King to his girlfriend's death. Investigators reviewed surveillance video and determined that King left the hotel and took off in the Givens' vehicle at some point on Thursday. King was found in Givens' vehicle several hours later in the 6900 block of North Hanley Road. King is being held at the St. Louis County Justice Center ...