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How to get to, from the F1 United States Grand Prix in Austin

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Drivers, start your engine! The Formula 1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix returns to Circuit of the Americas in Austin this weekend.More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the three-day event, per city transportation officials, with festivities including racing and live music. With so many people expected to head out to southeast Austin this weekend, here's what you need to know to get to and from COTA safely.Are there any parking passes available?All on-site parking at COTA requires a pre-purchased parking pass, which are all sold out. Those looking to take advantage of COTA's offsite Park-n-Ride passes can purchase a two-day offsite pass for Saturday and Sunday for $160. Friday offsite Park-n-Ride passes are available for $40 a pop.All offsite Park-n-Ride passes can be purchased online. Offsite Park-n-Ride passes are digital tickets and don't require any hangtags on vehicles. RELATED: Gov. Abbott gets sneak peak of race car ahead of Formula 1 US Grand Pr...

Over 300 cited by DMV for using fake IDs this summer

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:11 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) cited 312 people over the summer for attempting to use fake identification to purchase alcoholic beverages under the age of 21. Per the DMV, a total of 389 fake licenses were seized. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Fake licenses have been taken at concerts, restaurants, and other events. Last year, the DMV cited over 550 people. “We are glad to say that this annual enforcement drive is having an impact, as concertgoers are increasingly aware that DMV investigators are present to keep people safe from underage drinking and potentially driving,” said Mark J.F. Schroeder, DMV Commissioner and Chair of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. “There are so many great venues across New York State to see live music, and we want everyone to enjoy them responsibly.” FHPD searching for person who tried to steal school bus “All New Yorkers deserve to return...

FHPD searching for person who tried to steal school bus

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:11 GMT

FAIR HAVEN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Fair Haven Police Department is looking to identify someone who attempted to steal a school bus from Betcha Transportation on Rt. 4a in Fair Haven. Police say the person tried to steal the bus Sunday night into Monday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Fair Haven Police are asking anyone with information to call (802) 265-8293.

Rutland Police: Suspect stole police cruiser and gun

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:11 GMT

RUTLAND CITY, Vt. (NEWS10) -- The Vermont State Police are currently investigating after a cruiser and patrol rifle were stolen. Police say the cruiser was stolen outside of a Rutland City home between 2 and 4:40 a.m. on Tuesday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Rutland police say the cruiser was located elsewhere in the city, but the rifle was missing from the car. Police obtained surveillance video showing the suspect carrying the rife. Anyone with information regarding the suspect's identity or who may be able to assist investigators is asked to call (802) 773-9101.

Missouri's third black bear hunting season underway

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:11 GMT

MISSOURI - Another black bear hunting season is underway in Missouri, the third in state history. Hunters with a permit can venture into the wilderness for a limited time and pursue black bears.Over the last two years, hunters have harvested a combined 20 bears. The state has allowed a select group to hunt up to 40 each year since 2021 for conservation purposes. DoorDash driver caught on doorbell camera swiping delivery Bear hunting in Missouri is limited to state residents and restricted to three designated bear management zones in southern Missouri. Nearly 6,000 hunters applied for 400 permits in the spring, and hunters were selected through a random drawing.The Missouri Department of Conservation reports the state's black bear population has rebounded throughout the last several decades after it was once believed to be nearly extinct in the mid-1900s. MDC says Missouri's population has been growing around 9 percent each year for a consistent period of time, almost doubling in ...

Woman identified in fatal south St. Louis crash

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A woman who died in a crash early Friday morning has been identified. Police say Aylia Crus, 20, died after her car slammed into a light pole.Crus was driving eastbound on Chippewa at around 3 a.m. on October 13 when her Honda Civic crossed over into the westbound lanes at Kingshighway. It hit the light pole and then stopped on the sidewalk.EMS took Crus to the hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. A 22-year-old passenger in the vehicle refused medical treatment.*Note: The video in this story is from October 13, 2023.

Colorado Department of Corrections to pay $500,000 to settle “dry cell” lawsuit

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:11 GMT

The Colorado Department of Corrections has settled a lawsuit stemming from a 2018 incident in which corrections officers locked a man in a “dry cell” for 12 days without proper health protections during a reported contraband investigation.The agency settled for $500,000 and agreed to policy changes regarding contraband investigations, the law firm representing the inmate, Zackariah Jones, announced Tuesday.On Dec. 1, 2018, at the Sterling Correctional Facility, corrections officers in retaliation for “many grievances” Jones had filed against officers, strip-searched Jones repeatedly searching for contraband because an officer said he saw Jones swallow something, according to the law firm of Killmer Lane, LLP.Jones was then placed in universal restraints, including wrist restraints secured to a belly chain and leg restraints, and left in a “dry cell,” where inmates have no independent access to any water, sink or toilet for 12 days. He was also not allowed to ...

Britney Spears reveals she had an abortion, says Justin Timberlake 'was so sure that he didn’t want to be a father'

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:11 GMT

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were considered pop culture's royal couple in the late '90s and early 2000s. In her memoir "The Woman in Me," Spears revealed the couple became pregnant and ultimately decided to have an abortion. In an excerpt obtained exclusively by People, Spears opened up about the painful secret she'd been keeping for over 20 years.Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake arrive at the premiere of her movie "Crossroads" at the Mann Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, Feb. 11, 2002. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)“It was a surprise, but for me, it wasn’t a tragedy. I loved Justin so much. I always expected us to have a family together one day. This would just be much earlier than I’d anticipated,” she wrote. “But Justin definitely wasn’t happy about the pregnancy. He said we weren’t ready to have a baby in our lives, that we were way too young."TMZ estimates the two were around 19 years old at the time. “I’m sure people will hate me for this, but I agreed not t...

Isabelle Fernandez Arrested following Fatal DUI Collision on Standiford Avenue [Modesto, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:11 GMT

Pedestrian Crash near Sherwood Avenue Kills 59-Year-Old ManMODESTO, CA (October 17, 2023) – Tuesday night, a fatal DUI collision on Standiford Avenue led to the arrest of Isabelle Fernandez. The deadly incident happened around 10:45 p.m. in the area of Standiford and Sherwood Avenue in north Modesto.Based on the news report, a man was attempting to cross Standiford from the north side when he was struck by an eastbound Honda Civic.Unfortunately, the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries at the hospital a short while later. The coroner’s office will release the identity of the victim once the next of kin has been notified.Meanwhile, responding officers arrested the Civic driver and booked her into Stanislaus County Public Safety Center. She was later identified as 21-year-old Isabelle Fernandez of Modesto.Police charged Fernandez with suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter and DUI with a $250,000 bail.Moreover, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allo...

Maryland Charette Killed in Pedestrian Accident on West Verdugo Avenue [Burbank, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:11 GMT

82-Year-Old Woman Dies in Pedestrian Collision near Buena Vista StreetBURBANK, CA (October 17, 2023) – Tuesday morning, a pedestrian accident claimed the life of Maryland Charette on West Verdugo Avenue.At approximately 9:00 a.m., authorities were called to the location, situated near North Buena Vista Street. According to reports, the incident occurred when the driver of a westbound Toyota Tundra pickup-truck turned left onto southbound Buena Vista Street.The Toyota then struck a woman who was walking west within a marked crosswalk, just south of Verdugo Avenue.Paramedics arrived at the scene and rushed the pedestrian to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The victim was later identified as 82-year-old Charette from Burbank.In addition, the driver remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the ongoing investigation. The Burbank Police Department is urging anyone who possesses additional information about the collision to get in touch with Detect...