Home

Albany Airport shares travel advice ahead of Thanksgiving

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:22:11 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany International Airport announced they are preparing for what is expected to be one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel periods in the last several years. Ahead of the holiday, the airport is offering some advice to help ensure a smooth journey for anyone passing through Albany. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Starting this weekend, several thousand people are expected to be traveling through Albany Airport daily, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Anyone passing through Albany International should remember the following travel tips:Thanksgiving Travel AdviceArrive at the airport no less than two hours prior to your flight’s scheduled departure.Consider alternate transportation to and from the airport. Not having to find parking will save you time.Make sure to have all of your necessary documentation, such as identification and boarding pass. Review the TSA's list of pro...

Lost elk roams Illinois, report sightings to game warden

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:22:11 GMT

COULTERVILLE, Ill – There is a traveling elk on the loose who has been spotted near Springfield, Illinois. The timing couldn't be better—you can convince your children that it's one of Santa's reindeer now that it's here—but if you spot it, you should notify the game warden in your county immediately. According to Bond County game warden William Wichern, the elk's journey began near Coulterville, south of I-64. The latest report places it near Sangchris Lake in Springfield, Illinois.Hunters sent numerous pictures captured by deer cameras to the authorities. Both local and Illinois state police expressed concern when the elk crossed I-64 and I-70.The elk has since moved into a more rural area, away from densely populated regions, minimizing the likelihood of causing harm. The state police were worried about potential collisions on highways or interstates and the resulting damage.Wichern said, “But we've asked that if you see it, report it to us so we can keep track of it. We've had s...

Rollover crash at Vail Pass summit closes eastbound I-70

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:22:11 GMT

Interstate 70 eastbound is closed at the summit of Vail Pass due to a single-vehicle rollover that seriously injured at least one person, according to the Colorado State Patrol.Two people were injured in the crash, and at least one person sustained serious injuries, Master Trooper Gary Cutler said. A helicopter is en route to provide emergency medical transport.Related ArticlesTransportation | I-70 eastbound reopens at Floyd Hill after sun glare closure Transportation | Interstate 70 reopens at Vail Pass after crash Transportation | Interstate 70 bridge construction in Wheat Ridge wraps up Transportation | Colorado Department of Transportation project aims to reduce I-70 closures near the tunnels this winter Transportation | I-70 westbound reopened at Vail Pass Summit after crash closed roadway One lane of westbound I-70 is also closed, the Colorado State Patrol posted on X at 12:24 p.m. Drivers should e...

DIA, TSA prepares for busy Thanksgiving travel season

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:22:11 GMT

Denver International Airport and the Transportation Security Administration are preparing for a busy couple of weeks as Thanksgiving travel picks up.From Friday, Nov. 17 to Monday, Nov. 27, TSA in a news release said it expects to screen nearly 800,000 passengers through DIA checkpoints, a 13% increase from 2022.“In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, TSA has been working with our airport and airline partners at DEN to develop a comprehensive plan that ensures we will be ready for the increase in departing travelers who need to be screened,” TSA Federal Security Director for Colorado Larry Nau stated in the release. “Our TSA officers will be working extended shifts and be joined by national TSA staffing resources so we can keep the security lanes open and operations going smoothly.”The three busiest days at the Denver airport during the Thanksgiving travel period are projected to be the Tuesday and Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving and the Sunday ...

Officials don't know how thousands of African migrants end up in Tijuana

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:22:11 GMT

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Officials in Tijuana say they are baffled as they try to figure out how thousands of migrants from Africa keep showing up in their region.Enrique Lucero, head of Tijuana's Migrant Affairs Office, says they've yet to find out who is bringing the Africans to Tijuana or how they are getting here. El Salvador slaps a $1,130 fee on African and Indian travelers as US pressures it to curb migration "The flow is constant, and we don't know how they make their way here," said Lucero. "There is no register at the airport or bus stations."Lucero made these comments while discussing the recent death of a migrant man from West Africa who died while attempting to cross into the U.S. on Wednesday morning. The victim was part of a group that rushed its way north of the border in what has been described as a "stampede" along the Tijuana River channel. Migrant dies during ‘stampede’ into the US The man was found dead downstream on U.S. soil. ...

Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Highway 1 [Santa Cruz, CA]

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:22:11 GMT

62-Year-Old Los Gatos Man Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near Dimeo LaneSANTA CRUZ, CA (November 17, 2023) – One 62-year-old man died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle collision on Highway 1 near Dimeo Lane.Dispatchers received calls around 2:04 p.m., near the Wilder Ranch State Park between Santa Cruz and Davenport.Officers say the rider of a red 2008 Victory Vision motorcycle struck a white 2003 Toyota Tundra pickup-truck. However, further circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear. Investigators also say both vehicles were heading south.Medical personnel later pronounced the motorcyclist deceased, due to the extent of his condition. Moreover, the driver and the passenger inside the Tacoma remained uninjuredAt this time, crews do not suspect that alcohol or drugs played a factor. Once available, further details will be provided.The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased man who are grieving over...

Man Fatally Struck in Bicycle Collision on Wible Road [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:22:11 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Bicycle Accident near Planz RoadBAKERSFIELD, CA (November 17, 2023) – One man died Tuesday afternoon in a bicycle crash on Wible Road and Planz Road. Officers arrived to the scene around 3:00 p.m., after receiving multiple dispatch calls in the area.Per reports, the unidentified female driver of a vehicle struck an adult male bicyclist near the intersection. First responders located the man riding the bicycle down on the road with life-threatening injuries upon arrival.Paramedics transported the victim to a nearby hospital where he later died. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.Meanwhile, the woman driving the sedan remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Once available, more details will be provided.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of the deceased man.Losing a loved one on a bicycle collision ...

Holiday movies 2023: Here’s what’s coming, from naughty to nice

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:22:11 GMT

No matter what your cinematic mood might be from now till the end of December, Hollywood’s got you covered.In need of some romance? Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell hope to make hearts swell as squabbling wedding guests who, of course, develop an eventual soft spot for each other  in “Anyone But You.”Prefer a good cry? Filmmaker Andrew Haigh aims to make even the most cynical moviegoer weep buckets when watching “All of Us Strangers,” starring Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal.Hankering for a bloody revenge flick? Veteran action director John Woo’s got shootouts galore in “Silent Night,” starring an acting-his-heart-out Joel Kinnaman.Yes, the Hollywood elves are back on the job and working overtime stuffing movie stockings with heart-warmers, heartbreakers, Oscar hopefuls and even a blockbuster or two.So we’ve made a list of the cinematic goodies coming out from Dec. 1 till the end of the year, and then checking it twice.Note: Some major Netflix releases — Todd Haynes black dramedy “...

Hotline mailbag: Detailing the Pac-12’s liabilities, the ‘Pac-2’ and the MW, future of the NW rivalries, CFP rules, Bay Area regret and more

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:22:11 GMT

The Hotline mailbag publishes each Friday. Send questions to [email protected] and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line. Or hit me on Twitter: @WilnerHotline.Please note: Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity.Can you explain the ‘liabilities’ issue within the Pac-12 fight? What exactly are the liabilities the 10 outbound schools are trying to stick the two remaining schools with? — @metalhumdrumWe’ll start with this topic because it’s receiving the least amount of attention in the Pac-12 legal battle yet is deeply connected to the fight over revenue and assets.What are the liabilities? How significant is the financial exposure? And which schools will be on the hook?The Hotline has attempted to pin down the list of liabilities for months, and none of our contacts are exactly sure. The attorneys likely have a decent handle on the situation, but their information is part of the mediation — and nobody is talking abou...

Amazon warns workers who don’t return to the office will have a harder time getting promoted

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:22:11 GMT

By Catherine Thorbecke | CNNNew York  — Amazon is once again doubling down on its return-to-office mandate, warning staff that not complying could impact their chances of being promoted.Employees who don’t regularly work in an office at least three days a week will find that any potential promotion will be subject to an additional layer of leadership approval, the e-commerce giant confirmed to CNN on Friday.There are a “variety of factors we consider when determining an employee’s readiness for the next level,” Brad Glasser, an Amazon spokesperson, told CNN in a statement.“Like any company, we expect employees who are being considered for promotion to be in compliance with company guidelines and policies,” Glasser added.In February, some three years into the dawn of the work-from-home era initially brought on by the pandemic, CEO Andy Jassy said that staffers would be required to return to office at least three days per week starting in May. “Collaborating and inventing is easier an...