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Buyers' remorse: Some homeowners regret pandemic purchases

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

(NewsNation) — Some homeowners who bought their homes during the pandemic say they are starting to feel some buyer's remorse, especially those who bought their homes sight unseen. "I feel lied to and ripped off," Mikhekla Hunnicutt told NewsNation.Hunnicutt, a first-time homebuyer, bought her home in St. Louis in October 2020. Not long after moving in with her husband, they started having major plumbing issues."Toilet paper, sewage," she said. "Anytime we would run the laundry, the amount of water coming from the laundry machine would force what was in the pipes back up into the house."She said the inspection prior to the purchase of their home found problems with a sewer pipe underneath the house. The previous homeowners agreed to fix it, but Hunnicutt said the work wasn't done properly. US economy sending mixed signals: Here’s what it all means Hunnicutt said she feels angry."I'm also very tired," she said. "This has been dragging on for a couple of years now. And I'm very frus...

MoPac reopens after crash involving at least 4 people, including children

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- MoPac southbound has reopened after lanes were shut down between US 290 and William Cannon because of an overnight crash. Two vehicles and at least four people were involved in the crash, which happened around 2:30 a.m. The scene was cleared and road reopened just before 7:30 a.m.Austin Police said one person was transported to the hospital after the crash.Police said children were involved in the crash but did not know how many children.According to APD, four people were in one of the vehicles. APD said two are in critical condition. Police did not have information on the other two people or the occupants of the other vehicle.

The last of 'The Golden Girls' elephant trio leaves San Antonio zoo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (KXAN) -- The San Antonio Zoo says its Asian elephant Nicole is heading to Tennessee to spend her remaining years at The Elephant Sanctuary. According to the zoo's March 4 Facebook post, Nicole was one of three geriatric Asian elephants called The Golden Girls. She, Karen, and Lucky were together from 2016 until Karen & Lucky died in 2022. Nicole the Elephant will spending her retirement at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. (Photo courtesy: San Antonio Zoo)Nicole the Elephant will spending her retirement at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. (Photo courtesy: San Antonio Zoo)Nicole the Elephant will spending her retirement at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. (Photo courtesy: San Antonio Zoo)Nicole the Elephant will spending her retirement at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. (Photo courtesy: San Antonio Zoo)"We are going to miss Nicole dearly," said Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo in the Facebook post. "We are grateful for the years she...

Adirondack Sports Summer Expo dates announced

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Adirondack Sports Summer Expo has been set for Saturday, March 18, and Sunday, March 19 at the Saratoga City Center. The expo is free for everyone to attend and goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The expo will have 200 exhibitors that cover an array of outdoor sports, such as biking, hiking, running, paddling, and more. Exhibitors will also discuss health, fitness, and travel destinations. The Saratoga City Center is located at 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Shaker High students meet Gov. Kathy Hochul after attending historic inauguration

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) - In January NEWS10 introduced you to the “First Amendment, First Vote” group at Shaker High School after they were invited to attend the inauguration ceremony. While they didn’t get the opportunity to meet Governor Kathy Hochul, they hoped to one day. Their wish came true this week. Shaker High School club attends historic inauguration ceremony On Tuesday evening, “First Amendment, First Vote” students and their teachers were invited to the Executive Mansion to attend the Governor’s Women’s History Month reception. During the event, Kamellia Barrett and Sakthi Jagannath were given the opportunity to each read a poem.“My legs were shaking the entire time and when I got off the podium, and I was like shaking, I went over and she was like 'that was amazing!' I shook her hand, like I can't even verbalize it, it was just awesome," said Kamellia. East Greenbush Girl Scout reflects on leading Pledge of Allegiance at State of the State Address "She was super kind ...

Crash on I-87 Northway southbound closes all lanes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511 NY, a crash on I-87 Northway southbound in the area of exit 2E; NY 5 eastbound; Wolf Road in Colonie has shut down all lanes, including the right shoulder. The crash was first reported at 7:45 a.m. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Information regarding the crash is limited at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information regarding the crash and traffic in the area becomes available.

Crews respond to car fire in south St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Shortly after 1:00 a.m. a car fire broke out in south St. Louis.This was in an alley on Taft Avenue, between Bevo and Dutchtown, not far from Gravois. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez also captured footage from the scene. Trending: Ladue estate with luxury auto house sold in record-setting 8-figure deal No one was injured. According to neighbors, someone had been living in the car.

Family escapes early morning RV fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A family escaped an RV fire early Thursday morning. FOX 2's Nic Lopez and the Nissan Rogue Runner captured footage, as flames flew out of an RV in High Ridge at about 1:30 a.m. Eureka and High Ridge Fire Departments responded to the blaze on Antire Valley Lane. Trending: Ladue estate with luxury auto house sold in record-setting 8-figure deal So far, there are no injuries to report. But the RV has been deemed a total loss.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available

Denver weather: Fire risks elevated as wind buffets dry grass, prompting “red flag” warning

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

Dry winds blowing down from the western mountains and buffeting dry grass along Colorado’s Front Range raised fire risks Thursday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a “red flag” warning.Gusts could reach speeds up to 65 miles per hour, decreasing Thursday afternoon, weather service forecasters said. Decreasing humidity will increase risks, according to the weather service.This fire risk warning, effective through 5 p.m. Thursday night, covers Denver.  Weather service forecasters advised avoiding outdoor fires and activities that could generate sparks.Light snow was expected in mountain areas Thursday morning, less than 2 inches. And around metro Denver, temperatures were expected to reach up to 51 degrees under mostly sunny skies.Gusty westerly winds in the mountains up top 65 mph, decreasing this afternoon. Strong winds spreading over the plains this morning with speeds up to 45 mph. #cowx pic.twitter.com/6bjSjvkady— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) ...

Fantastical new “Bugs” exhibit designed by special effects masters from “Lord of the Rings,” “Avatar”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:44 GMT

A 5-foot-tall hornet tends to grab people’s attention.But it’s not just the horrific dimensions, or the fine detail, that cements one’s feet in front of this replica insect. This giant hornet happens to be getting murdered by a swarm of Japanese honeybees, which themselves are enlarged to the size of dogs to illustrate their ability to “cook” enemies with fast-beating wings when threatened.The tableau marks one of four jaw-droppingly beautiful sculptures inside “Bugs,” a visceral new exhibit that explores the sleek, creepy and surprising adaptations of insects, as well as arachnids, invertebrates and other critters. “Bugs,” which opens at Denver Museum of Nature & Science on March 10, is anchored by these massive sculptures but sprawls in every direction of its 13,000-square-foot space.Surrounding the sculpture-pods — which are dramatically wreathed in pulsating lights, and primed for kaleidoscopic selfies — are s...