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Tourist flights over national parks face new rules. None are stricter than at Mount Rushmore

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the most beloved natural areas in the United States.The air tours have pitted tour operators against visitors frustrated with the noise for decades, but it has come to a head as new management plans are rolled out at nearly two dozen national parks and monuments.One of the strictest yet was recently announced at Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park, where tour flights will essentially be banned from getting within a half mile of the South Dakota sites starting in April.Visitors take in the massive sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in, Keystone, S.D. Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect...

How much does it cost to see Texas play in the Sugar Bowl?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's a great day to be a Texas Longhorn: The University of Texas at Austin will head to the College Football Playoff Semifinals in New Orleans to face off against the Washington Huskies on January 1. There's no doubt UT fans will be in the crowd. But how much could it end up costing?Plane ticket costsKaty Nastro is a travel expert with Going.com, a travel deal-finding service. "It is a free service, but we also have paid service for, if you want first class deals, business class deals, premium, or just international deals," Nastro said. "We exist so we can send you great deals at all times of the year."Nastro said because the game is on New Years Day, it's during a peak travel time. "When you're looking at going from Austin over to New Orleans, typically we see deals out about $150 and below," Nastro said. "We are seeing nearly three times that amount. So somewhere in the $300 to $400 range of current ticket prices."She recommended getting a plane ticket as soon as p...

Hank Williams Jr. to perform at SPAC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Singer-songwriter Hank Williams Jr. is coming to Saratoga Springs. He is set to perform on August 23 at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Williams is known for his rock, blues, and country sound. He is best known for the songs "Family Tradition" and "A Country Boy Can Survive." The SPAC concert will feature special guest Whiskey Myers.Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 8 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on the Live Nation website.

Schoharie County resident wins $1M on Mega Millions ticket

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

MIDDLEBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schoharie County resident has claimed $1 million on a Mega Millions ticket. According to the New York Lottery, Michael Donovan of Middleburgh claimed the second-place prize for matching the first five numbers in the September 12 drawing. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The winning ticket was bought at Stewart’s Shops at 33 Frontage Road in Glenmont. The winning numbers were 2, 14, 21, 42, and 67 with the Mega Ball being 18. Donovan chose to receive the prize as a one-time lump sum, totaling $651,000 after required withholdings.New York's Mega Millions games generated $492,300,632 in total sales during the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Officials said school districts in Schoharie County received $8,014,8190 in Lottery Aid to Education funds during that time. $17K TAKE 5 winning ticket sold in Schenectady If you are struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, you can find help by c...

Woman shot, child grazed in East St. Louis shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - Several police crews are investigating a shooting in East St. Louis early Monday morning. A Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter, Nic Lopez, captured footage of the scene located on the 1100 block of North 13th Street. According to Illinois State Police, at around 5 a.m., a 5-year-old girl received a graze wound from a bullet and a 21-year-old woman was shot several times. Suspect shot and killed after firing shots outside O’Fallon City Hall Police have a suspect under arrest. The shooting victims have been taken to the hospital to be treated for their wounds. There is an active investigation into this shooting.

Red Hot Chili Peppers performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in February

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced that their 'Unlimited Love' tour will extend into 2024 after the success of their 2002 and 2023 tours. The Hollywood Casino Amphitheater is hosting one of the 16 added shows on Tuesday, July 30. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, December 8, at 10:00 a.m.Last year at the MTV Awards, the band was honored with the Global Icon Award and in 2007, they won a Grammy for 'Best Rock Album.''Unlimited Love' Tour Schedule Tues., May 28: Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts AmphitheaterFri., May 31: Quincy, WA – The GorgeSun., June 02: Wheatland, CA – Toyota AmphitheaterWed., June 05: Salt Lake City, UT – USANA AmphitheatreFri., June 07: Albuquerque, NM – Isleta AmphitheaterTues., June 18: West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial AmphitheatreFri., June 21: Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union AmphitheatreWed., June 26 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music ParkFri., June 28: Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheat...

Colorado weather: Winter driving conditions continue with snowy, windy weather in the mountains

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

As light snow and strong wind continue in the mountains, so do slick roads and low visibility, creating dangerous driving conditions for travelers, according to the National Weather Service.As of Monday morning, Loveland Pass remained closed on U.S. Highway 6 for weather-related safety concerns, and U.S. Highway 34 remained closed between Sun Valley and Trail Ridge roads.The rest of Sunday’s closures had reopened Monday morning, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation, not including seasonal road closures that will remain in effect until May.The remaining snow in the mountains should wind down throughout the day, but winds of up to 50 mph are expected to remain, NWS forecasters said.Snow accumulation of one to two inches is likely in the mountains, with less expected in the valleys and foothills, according to a Hazardous Weather Outlook from the NWS.Down in the lower foothills, some areas could see winds of up to 80 mph Monday, the NWS said. The strongest winds ...

Unseasonably high temperatures to blanket Southern California this week 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

After a cool, clear weekend, an offshore flow is set to bring higher than average temperatures to SoCal this week, weather officials said. According to the National Weather Service, the high temperatures will be “the most talked about weather phenomena for the next two days.” “The higher-than-normal heights and offshore flow will combine to bring four to eight degrees of warming [on Monday] and three to six degrees on Tuesday,” NWS said. “On Tuesday, most max temperatures across the coasts and valleys will be ten to fifteen degrees above normal.”  2 dead after ammunition-fueled fire rips through Sylmar home The high pressure system will function as a buffer to a Pacific storm churning off the coast of Western Canada, KTLA 5 meteorologist Henry DiCarlo said. A secondary low pressure system hovering over Baja California will “cloud us up” towards midweek and bring the chance of light rain, Henry added, but the high-pressure system will minimize the chance of precipitation...

Sunrise creates stunning backdrop for downtown Los Angeles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

A colorful sunrise made for a picturesque scene over downtown Los Angeles Monday.KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo urged viewers to go to their TV screens and take in the sunrise because “this one delivers.”A beautiful sunrise is captured over downtown Los Angeles on Dec. 4, 2023. (KTLA)“The (sun's) rays are shooting up into the atmosphere, so they’re going through the prisms of the cloud coverage,” Henry explained.  He pointed out “one of the rarest colors that you’re gonna see” was visible on the right-hand side of the screen.A beautiful sunrise is captured over downtown Los Angeles on Dec. 4, 2023. (KTLA)“Notice there is almost a greenish-hue … We don’t see that very often. Drink it in,” Henry said. Henry still had a weather forecast to deliver, which included a big warmup later in the week, but the sunrise was the big story of the moment. “I feel like my work here is done,” Henry said.

Faculty at several CSU campuses holding daylong strikes in protest of low wages 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

The faculty union of the California State University system is planning to hold one-day strikes at four campuses statewide this week, with workers citing better pay as the main reason for the walkout. Faculty at Cal Poly-Pomona will walk off the job on Monday, followed by faculty at San Francisco State, Cal State-Los Angeles and Sacramento State on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.  Oxford names ‘rizz’ word of the year Employees are looking for a 12 percent raise to keep up with inflation, and union officials say that even though the strikes fall during a very important time of the school year, students are on their side. “The timing is also significant as the one-day strikes fall about a week before the final exam period when students are cramming in a high state of anxiety over their grades,” union officials said in a release. “The union maintains that it has the support of many students.” In addition to the wage increase, the union also wants the Cal Stat...