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Insight: Supporters walk to Texas Capitol to raise awareness for Burundi clean water

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As a way to raise awareness for clean water in Burundi -- a country in Africa -- Central Texans carried heavy jugs of water from Town Lake to the Texas State Capitol on Friday. Gilbert Tuhabonye joined KXAN News at 4 p.m. for a live interview.Read a transcription of the discussion below or watch the interview in the video player above. Some responses have been edited for clarity.Sanders: Well, a truly transformational day here in Central Texas for Central Texans as they carried heavy jugs of water from Town Lake to the state capitol to raise awareness about the need for clean water in Burundi, a country in Africa. Now this is all in honor of all American retired professional runner Gilbert Tuhabonye, and he is a role model and a coach to people not only here in Austin, but around the world. So he is also a genocide survivor, escaping a horrific massacre in Africa, witnessing mass murder and barely escaping his own death. It's his 30th anniversary of life happening t...

5 things to know this Tuesday, October 24

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:11 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Tuesday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, today we can expect the first widespread frost/freeze of the season. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Vermont State Police are asking the public for help in locating two 21-year-olds who were reported missing on October 15, with police saying they disappeared under “suspicious circumstances.” Meanwhile, two Schenectady men were arrested in connection to the reported homicide on Sunday morning. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning. 1. VSP: 21-year-olds missing under suspicious circumstancesVermont State Police are asking the public for help in locating two 21-year-olds who were reported missing on October 15, with police saying they disappeared under “suspicious circumstances.” Jahim Solomon, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and Eric White, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, were reportedly traveling together in N...

Day of remembrance for first anniversary of CVPA shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Tuesday is a day of remembrance for the victims of last year's shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School.October 24, 2022, is a day most people in the St. Louis area will never forget. A former student shot his way into the school. Claiming the lives of student Alexzandria Bell and beloved teacher Jean Kuzuka. As a result of the lingering trauma, classes at CVPA are canceled Tuesday, as well as at the Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience, which shares its campus.The district is commemorating the tragic day with a focus on healing. District officials are ensuring grief counselors will be available to provide support for students and staff who continue to grapple with the lingering pain, trauma, and stress from the shooting. In honor of 61-year-old teacher Jean Kuzuka's memory, her alma mater, Lindbergh High School, recently established the 'Jean Kuzuka Memorial Scholarship.'She taught health, PE, and personal finance and worked at CVPA for 14 year...

Ransomware negotiator explains process of haggling with hackers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS – In a little more than a month, we’ve reported on three cyberattacks in St. Louis. Bi-State President and CEO Taulby Roach confirmed a ransom demand was part of the Metro transit attack. Hackers threatened to publish confidential data if officials didn’t pay up.Tony Cook, the head of threat intelligence for GuidePoint Security, says ransomware attacks begin with hackers compromising their target's computer network.“And that can be a number of things. Vulnerabilities. Phishing attacks. Supply chain attacks,” Cook said.Once inside the target’s network, Cook tells us the hackers unleash software that scours and collects data, often crippling IT systems and holding user information hostage. Hackers eventually reveal the information they’ve stolen and tell the victim what it’s going to cost to get it back or keep it from going public.“Most of the time, you will find a ransomware note and inside that ransomware note will be a link to either be able to talk directly to these peo...

Lemay locals asked to keep an eye out after suspicious fires

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Lemay Fire Protection District is calling on locals to keep a close eye out after more than twenty suspicious fires in the area this year.One person was arrested last week in connection with the fires. However, two more fires were set at two vacant houses over the weekend. Rigazzi’s sold to local ownership group We're told firefighters suffered minor injuries in both incidents. The St. Louis Regional Bomb and Arson Unit is investigating the fires.FOX 2 will update these stories with more information as it becomes available.

Police: 80-year-old woman missing since Monday afternoon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The North County Police Cooperative issues an endangered silver advisory for 80-year-old Shirley Pittman.She went missing from Northbury Lane in Vinita Park around 4:30 p.m. Monday. She's 5'7, 180 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a red shirt, blue jeans, and pink Nike sandals. Search for missing woman leads police to her family’s backyard Police say she has dementia. She left home on foot and may be heading toward Alton, Illinois.If you have any information, call the North County Police Cooperative or 911. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Washington, Missouri hosting 'Kristen Spaunhorst Blood Drive' today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:11 GMT

WASHINGTON, Mo. - The American Red Cross is teaming up with the family and friends of Kristen Spaunhorst to host a blood drive in her honor.She has a rare neurological disorder where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the healthy nerves in the brain and spinal cord. As a result, Kristen has received numerous blood donations to help her live. Search for missing woman leads police to her family’s backyard Tuesday's blood drive is from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Bank of Washington on 200 West Main Street in Washington, Missouri.

World War II prisoner of war funeral set for this weekend in Fairview Heights, Illinois

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:11 GMT

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. - A World War II veteran who died in a Japanese prisoner of war camp is coming home to the U.S. this week.U.S. Army Corporal James Hurt of East St. Louis died on July 19, 1942, and was buried with other prisoners at a mass grave site in the Philippines. In August of this year, the army identified his remains through DNA. Rigazzi’s sold to local ownership group They're scheduled to be returned to St. Louis later Tuesday. A funeral for the fallen soldier is Saturday at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairview Heights.An Army honor guard and the Illinois Patriot Guard will see him off.

New Chipotle opening today in University City

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:11 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - A new Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening Tuesday.It's at 8650 Olive Boulevard in University City. The new location has the first 'Chipotlane' drive-through in the UCity area. Customers can also eat the fan-favorite carne asada for a limited time. Search for missing woman leads police to her family’s backyard The store is open from 10:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day and if you're looking to work instead of eat, the new location is also hiring.

'Citizens for Modern Transit' hosting 'Talking Transit' Zoom event today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS -  State lawmakers are giving more money to public transit in Missouri, but is that bringing improvements? There's an informational meeting Tuesday that can help answer that question.The 'Talking Transit' Zoom event is being hosted by Citizens for Modern Transit and the Missouri Public Transit Association. It will highlight the state of transit in Missouri after receiving increased funding for the second year in a row. Rigazzi’s sold to local ownership group Nearly $12 million will be split among 32 transit providers. Tuesday's event is free and on Zoom, starting at 8:30 a.m.