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WATCH: Funeral of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:36 GMT

Nexstar Media plans to livestream the funeral of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor within this story beginning at approximately 11 a.m. ET.WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, an Arizona native and consistent voice of moderate conservatism as the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, will be laid to rest with funeral services Tuesday.President Joe Biden and Chief Justice John Roberts are scheduled to speak at the funeral held at Washington National Cathedral. O’Connor retired from the high court in 2006 after more than two decades, and died Dec. 1 at age 93.O’Connor was nominated in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan. A rancher’s daughter who was largely unknown on the national scene until her appointment, she would come to be referred to by commentators as the nation’s most powerful woman.O’Connor wielded considerable influence on the nine-member court, generally favoring states in disputes with the federal government and often siding with police when they face...

Buying a gift card this holiday? Cyber security expert warns of 'card draining' scam

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Gift cards are a popular and convenient present this holiday season but buyers should beware. Cyber security experts say thieves are targeting gift cards with a scam called card draining.“Oftentimes, scammers will replace a barcode on the back of a card with a card they have. So while we're buying that card, we think we're adding value to the card we're buying. And we're actually adding value to a scammers card,” explained cyber security expert Chris Peltz with Guidepoint Security.“Another popular scam is stealing the card information off a card, putting it back on the shelf,” said Peltz.“So when we purchase and add value to that card, they can quickly use that value before our recipient gets it.”Peltz said it’s a popular scam this time of year.“Gift cards have become really popular gifts, we're tending to give more gift cards and we're tending to load more value on them. The average gift card is approaching about $300 in value. So there's money to be made in target...

Water main break in Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:36 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Water is reporting a water main break at 140 North Pine Avenue. Albany Water says homes 94-156 on North Pine Avenue will be affected and out of water. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Crews are currently working to repair the break and notify homeowners in the area. Stick with NEWS10 as more information regarding the water main break becomes available.

Hawk rescued by father and son off-duty cops

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:36 GMT

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Two off-duty law enforcement officers with the Massachusetts State Police, who happen to be father and son, helped save an ailing hawk they came across in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, on Thursday, December 14. Father Gary Ruef and son Ryan Ruef came across the red-tailed hawk while driving west on Route 102. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to Massachusetts State Police, the duo suspected the hawk had flown into a car a short time before. The hawk struggled to maintain balance and was rolling around in the travel lane at the time. Both blocked the lane and approached the bird. The bird quickly flew into the woods and crashed into several trees. Ryan Ruef followed the hawk, removed his jacket, and carefully threw it over the bird like a net. Images via Massachusetts State PoliceThe hawk was taken carefully to the State Police-Westfield Barracks and was transferred to a rehabilitator. The hawk is exp...

Flooding closes all lanes on NY 143 in Coeymans

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:36 GMT

COEYMANS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511 NY, flooding on NY 143 has closed all lanes in both directions between Marshall Road and Jarvis Road in Coeymans. The closure has been in place since early Monday morning. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes. Stick with NEWS10 to stay updated on road closures and openings. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

Military block leave from Fort Leonard Wood today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Khaki and camouflage is everywhere Tuesday morning at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. It's all part of the annual holiday block leave from Fort Leonard Wood.Buses started arriving packed with soldiers from Fort Leonard Wood around 2:00 a.m. They got off the bus, then lined up to go inside.Some 3,000 soldiers from Fort Leonard Wood are coming through Lambert Tuesday as part of the 'Holiday Block Leave' operation. For many of the soldiers, this is the first time they are returning home since enlisting in the army.As you might imagine, many can't wait to get home to see their loved ones for the holidays. We've been speaking with many soldiers here before they head out to their destinations. Conflicting stories after police SUV crashes into south St. Louis bar Take a listen to what one soldier told FOX 2 about how much she was looking forward to Tuesday."Yes, sir, I've been counting down," Pvt. Fauth Lucky expressed. "I've been counting down since I found out we w...

Proud to Serve: STLMPD Detective Tim Hollman receives $500 and our Proud to Serve award

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Detective Tim Hollman began his career in law enforcement on the night watch and pursued his interest in becoming a detective. This Tuesday, he serves in the Sixth District unit for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. During his career, he has received Officer of the Month awards. He has also been a part of a large department of colleagues who have responded to many types of calls and investigations. One, in particular, was a call for an abandoned vehicle that was discovered to have crashed against a fence. The vehicle was determined to be stolen, and while searching the vehicle, his colleague discovered a dog under the driver’s seat. He was able to get the dog out of the vehicle and bring him back to the station, where they named him 'Stolo' because he was found in a stolen car.  Det. Hollman took in the dog the first night and eventually adopted the puppy. He took care of his veterinarian's needs and Stolo has become a member of ...

New lighting system in place at the Gateway Arch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The lights are coming back on Tuesday at the Gateway Arch.A new lighting system is now in place. The updated system will save energy by 60%. It will also make the arch appear brighter. Conflicting stories after police SUV crashes into south St. Louis bar The new computer-controlled system will automatically turn on the lights every day at sunset.        

Denver weather: Near-record high expected Tuesday ahead of likely snow on Christmas Eve

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:36 GMT

Forecasters say Denver will flirt with a record high temperature on Tuesday as the mercury is expected to creep into the upper 60s just days before the start of winter.Highs are expected to reach between 65 and 67 across Denver, and the city’s record high is 67 — a mark set in 1917, according to the National Weather Service.Near record warmth today #COwxIt's a good day to…Enjoy a walkTake a rideFinish outdoor decoratingWalk the dog"Spring" skiingJust chill (in the warmth)___Fill in the blank pic.twitter.com/4usHk0caBb— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) December 19, 2023Metro Denver should see mostly sunny conditions on Tuesday with light winds, with temperatures dropping to the mid-30s overnight.Things will cool down a bit on Wednesday and Thursday, with a forecast high of 59 both days and temperatures dropping to 33 at night.Friday should see highs reach about 57, and then Saturday’s temperatures likely only will reach about 50, with a chance of ...

Retailers are improving their delivery speeds, meaning good news for late holiday shoppers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:36 GMT

By HALELUYA HADERO and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO (AP Business Writers)NEW YORK (AP) — Haven’t ordered any of your holiday gifts yet?Well, you might find solace in discovering some of America’s biggest retailers are working to increase their shipping speeds to please shoppers expecting faster and faster deliveries.Walmart, Target and Amazon are all-in on the shipping wars, a move retail experts say will help them maintain a competitive edge against low-cost Chinese retailers Shein and Temu. For Walmart and Target, their investments are also aimed at narrowing the gap in delivery speed with Amazon, which has set the standard for fast shipping and remains the king of speed.Amazon packages have been arriving at the doors of Prime customers even faster this year under the company’s new distribution model, which divides the country into eight regions and predominantly ships items from warehouses in those areas. The idea, according to Amazon, is to get shipments to travel shorter distances with fe...