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Supreme Court revives Biden's ghost gun restrictions

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:18:46 GMT

(The Hill)- The Supreme Court revived the Biden administration’s restrictions on so-called ghost guns in a 5-4 emergency ruling on Tuesday.The justices agreed to pause a lower court’s decision, which invalidated the regulation nationwide, as the administration continues its appeal.The decision hands a victory to Biden, at least for now. Biden last year announced the crackdown on ghost guns, referring to firearms that are sold as do-it-yourself kits and are generally hard to trace.The case will now proceed in a lower appeals court, which is slated to hear oral arguments next month. The matter could ultimately return to the Supreme Court.Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined the court’s three liberals in temporarily reviving the restrictions. Conservative Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh dissented.The new regulations implemented by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have come under m...

Alert issued for salads, wraps possibly contaminated with deer feces

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:18:46 GMT

(WHNT) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert saying some fresh, ready-to-eat items could contain deer droppings.The salads and wraps with meat and poultry may have contaminated lettuce, the FSIS said, explaining that they "may be contaminated with deer feces" and encouraging the public not to eat them.The establishment number "P-45091" or "Est. 45091" can be found on the items' front label, officials said. They were made on August 1 and 2, 2023, and include the following:8.65-oz. plastic film packages containing “Chicken Caesar Wrap FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot code 21323 and 21423 and Sell by dates of August, 9, 2023 and August 10, 2023.7.2-oz. plastic film packages containing “Chicken Caesar Wrap FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot code 21323 and Fresh Thru date of August 10, 2023. 8.5-oz. plastic clamshell packages containing “Chicken Caesar Salad FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot code 21323 and Fresh Thru d...

RESULTS: This is the best KXAN viewer photo of July 2023, as voted by you

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:18:46 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Here at KXAN, we get hundreds of photos sent to us each month by viewers just like you.We want to showcase some of the best pictures we receive, so we narrowed them down to our 10 favorites for the month.The winning photo will move on to represent July in the best viewer photos of the year competition once 2023 is said and done.Editor's Note: We have noticed some voting irregularities in this month's poll and have removed the suspect votes from these results.#10. Burning from Above (0.8% of votes)Buda, July 18.The Ruby Ranch Fire burns near Buda on July 18, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo)#9. Out on the Water (4.1% of votes)Austin, July 4. Courtesy On the Fly Photo Guy.Downtown Austin on July 4, 2023. (Photo courtesy On the Fly Photo Guy)#7 (tie). Here Comes the Storm (6.0% of votes)Richland Springs, July 1. Courtesy Martha Dean.Shelf cloud over Richland Springs on July 1, 2023. (Courtesy Martha Dean)#7 (tie). 4th on the Lake (6.0% of votes)Lakeway, July 4. Courtesy Karen P...

Crash closes ramp from I-90 eastbound in Albany

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:18:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A crash at the I-90/I-787 junction closed the ramp from I-90 eastbound to traffic around 1 p.m. According to the Albany Police Department, traffic investigators are on scene and those involved appear to only have minor injuries. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Crash on I-90 (Albany Police Department)As of 1:45 p.m., the roadway remained temporarily closed. New York State Police are also on scene and will be investigating, said Albany police. The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

Troy residents arrested for possessing illegal guns

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:18:46 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two residents of Troy were arrested following the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Hill Street. Detectives seized two illegal handguns and arrested the suspects at the location. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Devin A. Chandler, 28, and Jaryd J. Mims, 21, are facing charges of criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of an ammunition device. They are due in Troy City Court on Tuesday for arraignment.

Bronx man sentenced to 5 years in prison for drug trafficking

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:18:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, Gilberto Velasquez, 38, of the Bronx, was sentenced to 70 months in prison. Velasquez pled guilty to conspiring to traffic heroin and fentanyl from New York City to the Capital Region and for distributing heroin. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Velasquez admitted to selling quantities of heroin bags and fentanyl-laced pills to customers in the Capital Region. "Runners" transported the controlled substances via commercial bus lines. 89 grams of heroin and 10 grams of fentanyl were trafficked from New York City to the Capital Region.Velasquez was on parole from a state prison term at that time. In addition to the prison sentence, Velasquez was ordered to serve a 3-year term of supervised release.

Filli's opens Express Store in New Lebanon

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:18:46 GMT

NEW LEBANON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Filli's Deli and Bakery has opened the Express Store part of its new space in New Lebanon. The Full Service Market is set to be completed by October. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This is Filli's third store in Columbia County. It's located at Tilden Plaza in New Lebanon.The section serves as the deli department until the full market is done. The hours are currently Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.ProductsFull deli including deli meats, sandwiches, deli platters, party subs, and deli saladsFull bakery including pastries, turnovers, donuts, cookies, bagels, and breadFresh meat and seafood including chicken, ground beef, steak, brisket, lobster tail, shrimp, and scallopsFresh produce such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and other basic grocery items Volcano Asian BBQ and Hot Pot opens in Niskayuna Filli’s has two other locations in Columbia County. The Valatie Filli’s is located at 3019 ...

Woman shot, then thrown from car on I-70 in St. Louis

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:18:46 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A woman is hospitalized with critical injuries after she was shot, then reportedly thrown from a car on Interstate 70 during rush hour in St. Louis. The incident unfolded around 5 p.m. Monday in the eastbound lanes of I-70 near Shreve Avenue in north St. Louis. 5-year-old girl shot and killed in Belleville, Illinois Police responded to a call for assistance at that location and noticed a 19-year-old woman with a gunshot wound. The victim told police she was shot by her child's father, and later thrown from a vehicle. Investigators have not disclosed what might have led up to the shooting. The suspect is a 29-year-old man who has not yet been arrested or charged. If you have any information relevant to this investigation, contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department at 314-444-5371.

Should Illinois change its state flag? New law explores that possibility

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:18:46 GMT

CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois has had two state flags, one adopted in 1915 and another in 1970.On Monday, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill that creates the Illinois Flag Commission with the purpose of exploring the creation of a new state flag.The commission will develop new flag designs and make recommendations to the General Assembly regarding whether the current state flag should be replaced.The commission must select no more than 10 potential flag designs by September 2024 and report to the General Assembly by December 2024, the law says."Throughout our 205-year history, Illinois has boasted two official state flags—and it may be time we create a new one that exemplifies the values of our great state,” said Pritzker. “Today, I am proud to sign SB1818 to establish the Illinois Flag Commission to aid us in this process as we decide what our future flag should represent.”The first state flag, adopted on July 6, 1915, was designed by Lucy Derwent after her design was chosen from 35 ...

Lion's Choice rewarding loyal customers with free frozen custard

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:18:46 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Lion's Choice is celebrating National Custard Day with a special treat for loyal customers. Members of their rewards program can get a free large cone at locations in Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas. You must be signed up for Lion’s Choice’s loyalty program before August 8 to participate. Anheuser-Busch selling 8 beer, beverage brands to cannabis company It is easy to sign up for the Lion's Choice Rewards program. Just download their app to start earning four points for every dollar spent. Get a coupon for $5 for every 250 points earned. Lion’s Choice is an iconic St. Louis brand that was founded 1967 with over 30 locations. They are known for roast beef sandwiches, fries, and frozen custard.