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Elizabeth Smart celebrates 20 years since her rescue

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:54:24 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) -- Twenty years ago Sunday, March 12, Elizabeth Smart and her family were reunited after she was abducted from her home and separated from her family for nine months.“When I was rescued, I couldn’t imagine thinking one day I’ll say, '20 years ago'. That just felt like an impossibility,” Smart said. Unexpected details from the Elizabeth Smart case In June 2002, Smart was 14 when kidnappers stole her from her bedroom in Salt Lake City. Her kidnappers, Brian David Mitchell and his wife, Wanda Barzee, took her captive for nine months. In March 2003, police found and rescued her in a Sandy neighborhood. Mitchell was sentenced to life in prison, and Barzee was sentenced to fifteen years and released early on parole.Now 20 years later, Smart says she feels fortunate."I don’t know who I would be if it hadn’t happened to me," Smart said. "People are always like, 'Oh, it’s so wonderful, you seem so healthy; it seems like you’ve really healed.' I think, 'Yes, thank good...

Drake to drop-in on Chicago with two shows: 2023 North American tour with 21 Savage announced

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:54:24 GMT

Four-time Grammy-winner Drake is teaming up with collaborator 21 Savage for a North American arena tour this year.The It's All a Blur Tour will kick off June 16 in New Orleans with a two-night engagement in Chicago on July 5 and 6 at the United Center. The tour also has stops slated for Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Miami, New York, Montreal, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Additional shows including Toronto will be announced later. See the full tour schedule below. ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ wins Oscar for Best Picture, 7 total awards The Canadian rapper-singer and Spotify’s most-streamed artist in the U.S. last year put out two albums in 2022, “Honestly, Nevermind” and his collaboration with 21 Savage, “Her Loss.” His last headlining tour was in 2018.During a show at the famed Apollo Theater earlier this year, he hinted at a tour and possibly even more music on the horizon.Presales will be available through Cash App and Sprite beginning Wednesday and general sale...

Suspect in northwest Austin hookah lounge shooting arrested

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:54:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect involved in a hookah lounge shooting in late January, where at least six people were shot. Two of the victims died. The suspect was identified as 19-year-old Christijan Deshaun Stevens. He now faces a capital murder charge. The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force found Stevens in Killeen, Texas on March 8. The shooting happened at the Moon Palace Hookah Lounge at 12636 Research Blvd. on Jan. 28. Police said Stevens was the only shooter and fired shots from inside the hookah lounge. Police did not have details on a motive. Brayden Bolyard, 17, was pronounced dead on the scene. APD also reported Jaitron Tatum, 18, later died from gunshot wounds. APD said because two people died, the case is considered capital murder. PREVIOUS: Second victim dies as a result of northwest Austin hookah lounge shooting, APD says Stevens was identified as the person of interest within the first 24-48 hours of the investigation, AP...

'You’ve turned into a cult:' Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks on Republican Party at SXSW

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:54:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made an appearance at South by Southwest in Austin on Sunday.Pelosi, D-Calif., joined a panel hosted by The Atlantic, a magazine covering politics, foreign affairs, business and the economy. The panel focused on the state of democracy in America and around the world. One of the topics of discussion was the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in her own backyard, according to The Atlantic. “I don’t think there’s any appetite in this country for bailing out a bank,” she said. “What we would hope to see by tomorrow morning is for some other bank to buy the bank.” She said there were multiple potential buyers, but she couldn’t reveal their names, The Atlantic reports.The Federal government announced Sunday that customers of Silicon Valley Bank will be able to deposit their money by Monday. The bank’s downward spiral began late Wednesday when it surprised investors with news that it needed to raise over $2 billion to offset losses...

Nick Jonas talks diabetes diagnosis, evolving treatment solutions at SXSW

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:54:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Pop superstar Nick Jonas is using his platform and personal experience with diabetes to highlight new treatment solutions, as well as needs for improved patient access.Jonas appeared as a featured panelist at South by Southwest Conference & Festivals Monday to discuss his lived experience with Type 1 diabetes, a disease he was first diagnosed with at age 13."It was an interesting journey not only for me, but for my whole family and community to go through," he said. "But I think coming out of that and getting my glucose regulated, I wanted to make it a priority to speak and advocate for this disease, for young people and, you know, all people living with both Type 1 and Type 2."Monday's panel included moderator Thomas Grace of the Blanchard Valley Diabetes Center; Mireya Martinez of the Pattison United Methodist Church, Colorado State Rep. Leslie Herod; and Jake Leach, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Dexcom.Nick Jonas appeared at South by...

Oscars 2023 fashion: Photos from the red carpet

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:54:24 GMT

NEW YORK — Fan Bingbing made a regal entrance in sparkling silver and emerald green on the champagne-colored carpet Sunday at the 95th Academy Awards. Hong Chau wore a high-neck pink Prada column gown with a feathery black train and Malala Yousafzai worked the hood of her silver sparkler from Ralph Lauren like a pro.Bingbing, the “X-Men” star, wore Tony Ward Couture with her hair sculpted into an Old Hollywood bob, as some of the men among the early walkers brought the sparkle. We’re looking at you Lorenzo Zurzolo. Others, like Brendan Fraser, went for traditional black tuxedos.While Bingbing looked like a queen, Sofia Carson was a princess in white custom Giambattista Valli haute couture, a stunning statement diamond and emerald necklace accenting her ball gown with its off-shoulder, form-fitting bodice, a delicate diamond-shaped cutout at the center. Her jewels were by Chopard, including 122.49 carats of emeralds and 92.57 carats of diamonds.Also looking royal was Angela Bassett i...

Snow emergency declared in Dalton, Massachusetts

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:54:24 GMT

DALTON, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Ahead of the incoming winter storm, a snow emergency has been declared for Dalton, Massachusetts. The emergency is in effect from 4 p.m. on Monday until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! No on-street parking is allowed during this time. Any vehicles parked on town roads could be towed at the owner's expense.The entire NEWS10 area is under a Winter Storm Warning between Monday afternoon and Wednesday morning. The high impact, long duration winter storm will bring heavy wet snow and gusty winds. Power outages are expected.

Glens Falls finishes redistricting process

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:54:24 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Monday, the city of Glens Falls announced the end of a long redistricting process. Based on population data, the city's five wards have been outlined anew, with the goal of bringing greater equality to how those communities are represented. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “We are absolutely delighted to have this process fully complete,” said Mayor Bill Collins. “I said from the outset, I didn’t want anyone in the City of Glens Falls to be worried about gerrymandering. Bob Curtis and the entire task force undertook the process with 100% transparency. The boundaries are fair, and the task force never took politics into consideration.”An updated ward map of the city of Glens Falls. Shaded areas indicate the new ward lines, while the red outlines show the old ones. (Photo: City of Glens Falls)The physical ward changes are minimal, and many city residents should expect their wards to remain u...

Village of Menands declares snow emergency

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:54:24 GMT

MENANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Village of Menands has declared a Snow Emergency. Beginning at 9 p.m. on March 13, all vehicles must be removed from Village streets, and parking will only be allowed when the snow emergency is lifted. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Vehicles found parked on Village streets may be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. Off-street parking is available at the Menands Public Library, Menands Park, the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society parking lot, and the 800 N. Pearl parking lot.Due to the storm, trash pickup will be postponed one day. The Village asks residents to have trash out by 7 a.m. on Wednesday. Capital Region snow emergencies for March 13-14 storm Questions or concerns can be directed to the Menands Police Department at (518) 463-1681. The Village Clerk's office will be closed, however, reachable via phone at (518) 434-2922, or by emailing [email protected].

Village of Colonie declares snow emergency

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:54:24 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Village of Colonie has declared a snow emergency due to the impending winter storm. According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, this will be the biggest storm of the season yet. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The snow emergency is in effect from 9 p.m. on Monday until 9 p.m. on Tuesday. During this time, there will be no parking on village streets.The entire NEWS10 area is under a Winter Storm Warning between Monday afternoon and Wednesday morning. The high impact, long duration winter storm will bring heavy wet snow and gusty winds. Power outages are expected.