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Warming back to the 80s starting Wednesday

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:56:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The chill is over as we look to several afternoons with highs in the lower half of the 80s. That won't happen today but will beginning tomorrow. Southerly winds have returned to give us those warmer temperatures.That south wind has also returned moisture which resulted in the dense fog that continued into the afternoon along with areas of drizzle/light rain/mist. Some .10" to .25" rain totals have been measured since midnight in some of Travis Co. BLOG: April showers: Here's the outlook for Central Texas A low rain chance will continue this afternoon. Look for another round of drizzle/light rain/mist along with fog to develop overnight to Wednesday morning's commute. First Warning: Next Threat of Severe ThunderstormsWe have been tracking the next upper level storm system that this afternoon is moving through the eastern Pacific Ocean towards the central California coast. This low will travel into the southern Rockies by Thursday drawing in more moisture from the P...

Biscuit-centric restaurant now open across from Mears Park

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:56:26 GMT

The former Handsome Hog space across from Mears Park in Lowertown St. Paul has reopened as a biscuit-centric restaurant called Big Biscuit Bar.The eatery, helmed by Executive Chef Aaron Cave and Chef de Cuisine Matt Running, will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.The menu includes breakfast sandwiches — on biscuits of course — smothered biscuits and a handful of other southern breakfast items, including shrimp and grits and country-fried steak.There’s a full bar serving breakfast cocktails beyond the bloody Mary, such as a breakfast old-fashioned, Irish coffee and a mezcal-based drink called Coffee and Smoke. There is also a full bloody Mary menu that uses Lovejoy bloody Mary mixes. There’s a full coffee program, too.Madison Restaurant Group President Carol March said the eatery is also focusing on curbside service. Starting in the next week or so, workers will run your biscuit sandwich and a coffee out to your car for you so you can get to work faster. Prices are reaso...

Cette veste vient d’où? Stillwater letter jacket found in Paris thrift shop

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:56:26 GMT

Lars Stannard was browsing in a secondhand shop in Paris a few days ago when he spotted a familiar red-and-black article of clothing – a Stillwater Area High School letter jacket.Stannard, a 2016 graduate of the high school, snapped a few photos and sent them to SAHS French teacher Amy Saur Budion via Instagram on Monday morning.A Stillwater Area High School letter jacket found in a secondhand shop in Paris. (Courtesy of Amy Saur Budion)The back of a Stillwater Area High School letter jacket found in a secondhand shop in Paris. (Courtesy of Amy Saur Budion)Show Caption of Expand“I’m wondering if you had anything to do with this,” he asked his former teacher.Budion, who chaperones trips to France for the high school and also teaches at Stillwater Middle School, assured him that she had not, but she offered to help find out the name of the jacket’s former owner. She posted two photos that Stannard had sent to her on Instagram and Facebook with the following message: “Help solve the my...

Bap and Chicken on Grand Avenue closing next week

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:56:26 GMT

Bap and Chicken, the Korean fried chicken spot on Grand Avenue, is closing.The restaurant posted a message on social media, thanking patrons for their business and setting March 25 as the eatery’s last day in business.Here’s the message:“To all of our guests: It is sooner than we envisioned, but the time has arrived that we must say our goodbyes.“In this moment we want to show gratitude to the community that has supported us over the last 3+ years. The smiles that turned into regulars, the curiosity that changed to knowledge of Korean American cuisine, and the adoptees that chose to honor their story of adoption with us. All of these memories we will remember fondly as we focus on the appreciation for the opportunity we’ve had to gain your friendship.“A message from John (Gleason), the owner: To the team of Bap and Chicken, many of whom you have been with us since day one — you have helped make our business what it has become. A strong, kind and inclusive space. I ...

Vikings agree to terms with defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:56:26 GMT

After working to retain some depth on the offensive line last week, the Vikings have turned their attention to the defensive line.On Tuesday, the Vikings agreed to terms with defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard, bringing back a player who appeared in 12 games last season.Though he suffered a biceps injury that forced him to miss a month down the stretch, Bullard made himself useful last season before getting hurt. He should fill a similar role on the interior of the defensive line this season.It will be interesting to see how new defensive coordinator Brian Flores deploys his players up front.Though veteran defensive lineman Harrison Phillips will be a surefire starter, Bullard will likely be competing with the newly signed Dean Lowry for reps. Remember, the Vikings lost defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson in free agency last week, as he signed a contract with the Cleveland Browns.BrieflyIn a separate move, the Vikings waived receiver Thomas Hennigan, an undrafted free agent out of Ap...

Gophers putting bigger emphasis on pass rush in spring practices

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:56:26 GMT

The Gophers football program is altering its practice format this spring to build in more work on pass-rush situations.Last season, Minnesota was 111th in the nation with only 19 sacks in 13 games.“We know that we have to get better at that; we know that is one of our deficiencies, and it has been for a while,” head coach P.J. Fleck said Tuesday. “But we’ve got some really good pass rushers now and I feel like now we can really develop them.”The Gophers return six of their top seven players in total pressures from 2022: Jah Joyner (32), Jalen Logan-Redding (16), Kyler Baugh (13), Trill Carter (12), Danny Striggow (11) and Cody Lindenberg (9). Only senior Thomas Rush (19) has left.Minnesota has hired former U defensive lineman Winston DeLattiboudere as its new D-line coach and former Yale and Connecticut D-line coach Dennis Dottin-Carter was brought in as a senior defensive analyst.Wright goneOutsider receiver Dylan Wright has left the program, head coach P.J. Fleck said Tuesday. Tra...

Police dog helps find missing 12-year-old in freezing temps

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:56:26 GMT

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. (WXIN) — An Indiana deputy and his K-9 partner were credited with finding a 12-year-old who briefly went missing overnight Sunday. The child left their Noblesville home around 3 a.m. while it was around 16 degrees outside, according to the sheriff's office. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Deputy Neal Hoard and K-9 Maudie began tracking the child's scent around 4:30 a.m. Maudie followed the scent for a little more than three-quarters of a mile and ultimately indicated the missing subject was on the other side of a fence in an enclosed yard. Another deputy, Tyler Abbitt, scaled the fence and found the child in an exterior restroom. The child was checked out at a hospital and is presumed to be doing OK.

Eddie F's to be featured on 'America's Best Restaurants'

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:56:26 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- With locations in Saratoga Springs and Clifton Park, seafood eatery Eddie F's is being featured on "America's Best Restaurants," a YouTube channel that travels around the United States highlighting restaurants. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Owner Ed Fazzone said he received the call from an "America's Best Restaurants" producer toward the end of 2022. At first, he thought it was a joke."Then we got talking and he said they've been following me on the internet for a while and they wanted to know if I'd be interested in being featured on the show," said Fazzone. Ranked: Best places to live in the Capital Region for 2023 "America's Best Restaurants" will be in town on April 12 to film the feature, said Fazzone. He hopes they will be able to film at both the Saratoga Springs and Clifton Park locations.Fazzone has owned Eddie F's in Saratoga Springs for seven years. In February, the eatery ...

NYSP: Winthrop man attempts to flee during traffic stop

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:56:26 GMT

MALTA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police arrested Sean Douglas, 44, of Winthrop, following a traffic stop on State Route 9 on Sunday night. According to police, Douglas was initially stopped for multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Douglas provided false information and did not have a valid driver's license. Police also determined that Douglas was driving while intoxicated. When they attempted to take Douglas into custody, Douglas resisted arrest and tried to escape on foot. He was quickly apprehended and transported to State Police Saratoga, where he refused to provide a blood sample to determine his alcohol content.Douglas was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Unlicensed Operator, Criminal Impersonation, Obstructing Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest, and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. He was issued a ticket for Malta Town Court on April 13.

NYSP investigates homicide near AuSable Chasm Bridge

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:56:26 GMT

CHESTERFIELD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Autopsy results determined that Kenneth C. Darrah, 37, of Keeseville, died from blunt force trauma and multiple stab wounds. Police are now ruling the manner of death as a homicide. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police located Darrah's body on the north side riverbank near the AuSable Chasm Bridge shortly after 2 a.m. on Monday, March 20. Investigations into Darrah's death are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at (518) 873-2777.