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Greta Van Fleet return with ‘Starcatcher,’ an album they say ‘represents boys becoming men’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:26:30 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Greta Van Fleet’s new album lists 10 tracks but it’s really 9 1/2. Halfway through, there’s a song fragment that runs barely past a minute. It’s like a nugget of distilled Greta Van Fleet.“Runway Blues” has the bluster of the Rolling Stones, the driving force of Led Zeppelin, a dash of Humble Pie and some John Lennon solo work. It was captured spontaneously as the band came back from dinner and just started jamming.“We just had a bit too much wine and I just sort of cracked into a riff and everybody kind of jumped on instruments,” says guitarist Jake Kiszka. “It’s really basic and it’s just a great example of what can be accomplished with pure attitude.”The quartet show plenty of rock star attitude on “Starcatcher,” the Michigan-bred rockers’ third album. Their early sound and classic rock look was reminiscent of Zeppelin but has grown artistically, moving into prog and psychedelic rock.“’Starcatcher’ represents boys becoming men in a wa...

3 critical after being shot multiple times on South Side

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:26:30 GMT

CHICAGO — At least three people are in critical condition after being shot multiple times on the city's South Side.The shooting happened just before 9 a.m. Wednesday in the 7600 block of South Michigan Avenue in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.According to police, three people — two women and a man — suffered multiple gunshot wounds and were transported to a hospital in critical condition.Circumstances surrounding the shooting are unclear at this time.No further information has been provided by authorities.This is a developing story. Check back for details.

Man dies from punching window of suburban bar after getting kicked out

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:26:30 GMT

BEACH PARK, Ill. — A man died early Monday due to punching the window of a bar after getting kicked out.At around 2 a.m., authorities responded to a bar in the 37800 block of North Sheridan Road, located in Beach Park, on the report of a injured person.Following a preliminary investigation, authorities believe Jonathan Banks, 32, of Chicago, got into a verbal altercation with another person at the bar and was escorted out by security.After being escorted outside, authorities said Banks punched his fist through a window of the bar. 3 seriously injured in rollover crash on South Side He sustained a severe laceration to his arm and was transported to Vista Medical Center East in critical condition.Banks died at the hospital. The coroner's office ruled his death was self-inflicted by sharp force injuries.

Buda wildfire 90% contained after burning 50+ acres

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:26:30 GMT

Editor's note: The above video is from KXAN's coverage of the fire on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Read below for the most up-to-date information. HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Multiple first responders were called to assist with a wildfire in the Ruby Ranch subdivision in west Buda near Montgomery Court on Tuesday, the Hays County Office of Emergency Management (HCOEM) said on social media.Officials said the fire started after a homeowner was cutting something with a saw and sparks caught the grass on fire. According to a Wednesday morning update time-stamped 9:34 a.m. from the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire was 90% contained and had burned 53.8 acres. Hays County officials said in an updated social media post Wednesday morning there are still "quite a few hotspots," but that overnight operations went well. Community emergency response team volunteers will be on the scene beginning at noon to provide firefighter rehab. Officials said at least 17 structures were saved because of fi...

PHOTOS: Wildfire burns dozens of acres near Ruby Ranch in Buda

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:26:30 GMT

BUDA, Texas (KXAN) -- Multiple first responders were called to assist with a wildfire in the Ruby Ranch subdivision in west Buda near Montgomery Court on Tuesday, the Hays County Office of Emergency Management (HCOEM) said on social media.Officials said the fire started after a homeowner was cutting something with a saw and sparks caught the grass on fire.A wildfire started burning near Ruby Ranch in Buda on July 18 after a saw sparked and caught grass nearby on fire (KXAN Photo/Blake DeVine) A wildfire started burning near Ruby Ranch in Buda on July 18 after a saw sparked and caught grass nearby on fire (KXAN Photo/Blake DeVine) According to a Wednesday morning update time-stamped 9:34 a.m. from the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire was 90% contained and had burned 53.8 acres.Hays County officials said in an updated social media post Wednesday morning there are still “quite a few hotspots,” but that overnight operations went well. Hays County Office of Emer...

New record: Never has Austin been this hot for this long

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:26:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We've tied or broken the daily high record the last 3 afternoons, and we'll continue to rival records in the days ahead.Afternoon highs will reach 102°-108° areawide today, well above seasonal averages for this time of year. Austin's forecast high of 107° today is not only expected to break the daily record of 106° set just last year, it will also seal the deal for the longest stretch of 105° or hotter (10 days) we've ever observed here in Austin, a record that has been in the books for 100 years.Wednesday afternoon forecast highsAs we hover in second place for the hottest July on record to date, daily heat records continue to fall through the week and potentially into next week.Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories remain in place for most of us through 8 p.m. tonight.Heat alerts continue through 8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday)Unfortunately, our weekend rain chances are fading by the day. New data points towards a very pessimistic 10% chance of rain where you live...

'Most loved' businesses in the Albany area, according to Nextdoor

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:26:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Nextdoor, a neighborhood network app, has released its 7th annual Nextdoor Neighborhood Faves Awards. The program honors the businesses "most loved by locals" in different areas. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The awards recognize the top 4% of businesses on Nextdoor that are voted on, or "faved," by neighbors. Categories include brunch spots, pizza places, vets, electricians, and any other businesses.These are the "most loved" businesses in the Albany area, according to Nextdoor. Sur La Table celebrating grand opening in Stuyvesant Plaza Food and drinkBarAlbany Ale And Oyster, 281 New Scotland Avenue in AlbanyJuniors Bar and Grill, 1094 Madison Avenue in AlbanyMadison Pour House, 1110 Madison Avenue in AlbanyGo-To RestaurantSpinners Pizza & Subs, 14 Picotte Drive in AlbanyPearl's Bagels & Bakery, 16 Picotte Drive in AlbanyRagonese Italian Imports, 409 New Scotland Avenue in AlbanyAsianSa...

Women's Health Wednesday: Managing migraines

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:26:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) - Women are three times more likely to get migraines than any other adult, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.Estrogen levels and changing environments, such as weather, are among the long list of contributing factors for migraine symptoms. In this weeks Women's Health Wednesday segment Richard Schuler, PA-C, AQH, with St. Peter’s MS and Headache Center explains how 85% of his patients are women and what can be done to help them.

Forest Rangers assist injured hiker in Greene County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:26:30 GMT

HUNTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Forest Rangers from the Department of Environmental Conservation responded to Hunter Mountain on the evening of July 12. A hiker sustained a leg injury but was able to make it to her car by using a walking stick. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Rangers Dawson and Jackson located the hiker and provided medical care. The hiker drove herself to urgent care. Resources were clear shortly after 9 p.m.

Free car seat inspections in Latham, Glenville

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:26:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Parents and caregivers wanting to car seat checks by certified passenger safety technicians can make appointments for free inspections in Albany and Schenectady counties. The trained technicians will also instruct on how to choose and install the appropriate seat for their child's age and size. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Those who cannot attend the two events can make an appointment with a local fitting station. The two scheduled inspections are:Wednesday, July 19, from 4 to 7 p.m.New York State Police, 760 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham For more information, contact Technical Sergeant Donald Fougere at (518) 783-3258 or [email protected], July 21, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.Town of Glenville Police Department, 18 Glenridge Road, GlenvilleFor more information, contact Mark Agostino at (518) 384-0123 or [email protected] more information on upcoming car seat check events n...