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Bruce Springsteen postpones all 2023 tour dates due to peptic ulcer disease

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:05:29 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) — Bruce Springsteen is postponing all remaining 2023 tour dates with The E Street Band out of an abundance of caution related to his peptic ulcer disease.Springsteen announced on X, formerly Twitter, in early September that he was being treated for symptoms of the disease, and his medical advisors decided he should postpone his September concerts. Now, shows scheduled for the rest of the year are also being rescheduled. Doctors say peptic ulcer disease is easily treated, but when left untreated can cause internal bleeding, holes in the stomach wall or even stomach cancer. It occurs when acid erodes lining of the stomach or small intestine, creating an ulcer. The most common symptom of peptic ulcer disease is stomach pain, though some people don't even report symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic. The disease is most frequently caused by a bacterial infection or by longterm use of anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen, Advil and Aleve. "Stress ...

Years after trial, DNA reveals new suspect in 6-year-old's brutal 1987 killing

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:05:29 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – In 1987, a 6-year-old boy was found dead on California's Sherman Island four days after being abducted near his Vallejo home.Nearly four decades later, police arrested Fred Cain III, of Central Point, Oregon, on Sept. 18, after DNA technology connected him to the crime and exonerated a previous suspect, according to the Solano County District Attorney's Office. Target shutting down 3 Portland stores amid safety, theft concerns According to an autopsy performed shortly after the crime, the boy had been sexually assaulted. A 6-year-old boy was found dead on Sherman Island in Sacramento County four days after being abducted near his Vallejo, Calif., home. (KOIN)Fred Cain was arrested at his home in Central Point, Oregon and charged with the 1987 murder of a child in California, September 26, 2023 (Solano County Sheriff)Cain faces charges of murder with special circumstance allegations of kidnapping and sodomy. He will be transferred to Solano County after waiv...

White Sox are in an interesting position early in the final week

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:05:29 GMT

CHICAGO — While their chances for the postseason realistically disappeared months ago, there is something on the line for the White Sox in the final games of their season.That's especially the case when it comes to their second-to-last series of 2023, where they're in an interesting position over the course of three games. Tuesday's 15-4 loss to the Diamondbacks is one of three games the club has against Arizona at Guaranteed Rate Field this week. The teams will meet at 1:10 p.m. starts on Wednesday and Thursday before the White Sox host the Padres for the last series starting Friday.Top priority at the moment for Pedro Grifol's club is to try and avoid some club infamy, which will take a good stretch against Arizona and San Diego. With the defeat on Tuesday, the White Sox are at 97 and just three away from a rare 100-loss season in franchise history.That's only happened four times in franchise history - 1932, 1948, 1970, and 2018 - and the White Sox will have to win three of their ...

Why is Austin behind on tree trimming? Audit calls for more accurate data, planning

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:05:29 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for Sept. 27, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- City auditors dug into why Austin Energy is "behind" on tree trimming around the city and recommended more accurate data and long-term planning could help, according to a new report.Austin Energy trims trees around power lines year-round, in order to prevent tree branches frombrushing up against or falling on power lines -- causing outages or even wildfires. In February, following an ice storm that took down tree limbs and knocked out power for thousands of people over several days, city leaders faced questions about the effectiveness of the utility's vegetation management program. BACKGROUND: Why vegetation management is ‘critical’ to preventing power outages during winter weather Council ultimately directed the Auditor's Office to take a closer look. A draft of the audit, published this week and up for consideration at an Audit and Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday, noted sev...

San Marcos City Council voices support for single-use container ban at city parks

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:05:29 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) --- A single-use container ban could be coming to the City of San Marcos. "I am desperate to see this pass," said Council Member Matthew Mendoza. "I think it's well overdue."Last week, the city council showed unanimous support to move forward with creating a ban at all city parks. While it was only a discussion item and there was nothing to be voted on, every council member agreed they'd like to see a ban created. "Let's do it. Let's leave behind a legacy of a cleaner, greener future," said Council Member Jude Prather. It's something people in the area said they've been wanting for years now. Previously, the owner of a retail store near the San Marcos River said he'd like to see a "can ban." PREVIOUS COVERAGE: San Marcos campsite sees slow business in summer because of intoxicated tubers “They can still go out and tube. I guess if you want to carry whatever you want to drink in your Camelback, you certainly may because it’s a non-disposable container,” he ...

24-year-old dies after crashing on I-35 frontage road

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:05:29 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for Sept. 27, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The driver involved in a single-vehicle crash on the Interstate 35 frontage road earlier this month died from injuries obtained in the crash. Merced Junior Elizalde Cortez, 24, crashed a pickup truck near the intersection of East Fourth Street and North I-35 Service Road around 6:20 a.m. Sept. 6. MAP: Where have Austin’s fatal crashes occurred in 2023? Cortez was taken to a local hospital, where he died on Sept. 8. This incident is being investigated as Austin's 65th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 68 fatalities for the year. The crash is still under investigation. Anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.

'We have fallen so short': Audit committee slams poor conditions at Austin Animal Center

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:05:29 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A city-led audit and independent report conducted on the Austin Animal Center were presented Wednesday and revealed failures in the shelter's open intake operations and poor conditions for animals staying at AAC, despite the shelter meeting its "no kill" policy threshold.The City of Austin produced its own audit of AAC, as well as hired Tim Crum with the National Center for Animal Shelter Evaluations to produce his own independent report. These analyses focused on three critical questions surrounding operations at AAC:Why are there space issues at the shelter?Are the animals being treated properly?Is the City of Austin's live release status sustainable?Keith Salas, assistant city auditor with the City of Austin, presented findings to the city's Finance and Audit Committee Wednesday. Through their research, the city's audit team found the shelter isn't operating as an open-intake facility, nor is it providing the level of care city leadership would like to see from i...

Dallas police: Murder suspect taken into custody by UT Austin police

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:05:29 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for Sept. 27, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The suspect in a downtown Dallas murder was taken into custody this week by University of Texas at Austin police, according to the Dallas Police Department. According to a release, DPD officers responded to the 1400 block of Elm Street, which is in the downtown area, around 1:15 p.m. Monday and found Jenean Chapman, 46, dead in an apartment. The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office on Tuesday determined Chapman’s death was a homicide. James Patrick, 48, was identified as a suspect in Chapman's death. Patrick was taken into custody in Austin by UT police on Wednesday, according to DPD. Dallas police said Patrick will be charged with murder and is in custody in Travis County.According to Travis County jail records, Patrick is being held on a $100,000 bond and has an "out of county felony" charge.

Albany jeweler opening third location in Queensbury

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:05:29 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A jewelry store with locations in Albany and Clifton Park is bringing a third outlet north. Hannoush Jewelers will open its new location along Route 9 - where another jeweler recently closed up shop. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Owners David and Albert Hannoush will be moving into the space at 1054 Route 9 in Queensbury, near Six Flags Great Escape and the Glen Drive-In. The space has been home for the last decade to Louis Jewelers. Owner Louis Carciobolo closed the store earlier in September, announcing his own retirement. His desire was to find another family jeweler to use the space - and the Hannoush family fit the bill.“After getting to know Louis, we found that we share the same spirit of putting our customers’ needs in front of making a quick sale,” said Hannoush Jewelers co-owner David Hannoush. “This and other shared values make us confident that we can pick up where Louis left off and co...

Trick-or-treat at Grafton Lakes State Park

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:05:29 GMT

GRAFTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Ring in the spooky season with a fun evening at Grafton Lakes State Park on October 14! Families can partake in fall activities, including crafts and games, and see unique animals with special guest Uncharted Wild. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The special Halloween event runs from 3 to 7 p.m. The highlight of the evening is a jack-o-lantern-lit trick-or-treat nature trail. There will be 15-minute time slots, with the earliest time slots reserved for families with small children, and those with sensory sensitivities. The event costs $4 per person. To register, call (518) 279-1155 ext. 2. Let the park know if your family fits the above criteria and would like an early time slot.