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COVID, flu, RSV or strep? How to know which you have

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:47 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – If everyone you know is falling victim to illness this season, there's any number of widely circulating viruses – or even bacteria – that could be to blame. Respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, RSV and the flu, are trending upward nationwide. Strep throat, which is caused by bacteria, is also more common in the winter and spring. Not to mention, rhinoviruses, also known as the common cold, circulate year-round. When you start to feel sick, it can be hard to tell what's the blame, and how you should seek treatment. 5 things to know about the new COVID variant of interest, JN.1 Using information from Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we've created a chart that compares the illnesses at a glance. But remember while examining your symptoms is a good place to start, doctors recommend getting tested to help inform next steps. You can use a COVID test at home, and get tested for flu, RSV and strep ...

On and off wet weather through Christmas Eve

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Our stretch of wet weather has arrived with scattered rain making for a slippery Thursday morning commute around the Austin-metro.A strong Pacific storm still hanging off the west coast will send a disturbance out ahead of it, increasing rain chances through the day today and tomorrow. Most of what falls will be light (less than 0.25") but heavier rain is likely Saturday into Sunday as the main storm approaches from the west.Moderate to heavy rain looking likely late Saturday into SundayIt will not rain every hour of every day, but on and off rain can be expected today through Christmas Eve.By the time everything is said and done, most areas are favored for 0.5"-1.25" of rain.Projected rainfall totals between Thursday - SundayA Christmas Day cold front is expected to bring back sunshine and cooler weather Monday through Wednesday next week. BLOG: How often does Austin typically freeze Winter Weather Outlook: What a strong El Niño could mean for rainfall and ice...

USPS cracks down on mail theft from stolen 'arrow keys'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's the busiest time of year for the U.S. Postal Service -- and thieves are taking advantage. "We are currently in the middle of the holiday shopping season, which means additional packages will be delivered" in the coming days, said U.S. Postal Inspector and Public Information Officer Silvia Torres. "Those eagerly awaited packages are, unfortunately, also attractive to thieves."In one southwest Austin community, surveillance video captured criminals stealing mail with ease. By using stolen USPS master keys -- also called "arrow" or "universal" keys -- crooks are able to unlock multiple mailboxes at once."Yeah, not great. Not great at all," said Todd, a homeowner, whose mail was stolen. He asked KXAN not to use his last name or say where the area was out of fear for his safety. "It makes us think twice, certainly, about dropping off mail here at our mailbox," he said.Surveillance videos show the neighborhood has been targeted at least four times since last year, mo...

5 things to know this Thursday, December 21

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Hang in there, only one more day until Friday. Happy Thursday! According to Meteorologists Jill Szwed and Matt Mackie, a cold front pushing through the region will bring cooler temperatures and a decent breeze out of the north. The combination of the two could make for an especially brisk feel later today. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Craig Ross Jr., the man accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl in late September, will not appear in court on Thursday as scheduled. This comes as a result of George Conway, Ross’s appointed attorney no longer being able to represent him. Also, a crash from last month is still under investigation. The Fulton County Sheriff’s office says speed and alcohol seem to have been factors in the crash that left one man in a coma. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning. 1. Accused kidnapper court appearance adjournedCraig Ross Jr., the man ...

Busiest travel days Thursday and Friday at Lambert INT'L Airport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The holiday bustle has made it to St. Louis Lambert International Airport, with Thursday and Friday being the busiest travel days this week.A line can already be seen at the Delta ticket counter. Over on the big board, good news as of now: no delays for departures and arrivals so far Thursday.Here is the travel projection number from TSA for Lambert during this holiday season: Police bodycam video after Bar:PM crash under review TSA has released numbers for the two-week span that started back on December 13 and continues through the day after Christmas. Thursday and Friday are in the top five days in terms of travel numbers.TSA expects more than 17,500 passengers to pass through security Thursday at Lambert. On Friday, that number is expected to jump to nearly 17,800 passengers. For the entire two-week holiday period, TSA expects more than 228,000 travelers to pass through Lambert.

Crews investigating 'Tucker's Bar & Grill' fire in south St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Firefighters at 'Tucker's Bar & Grill' reported a fire in the back of the building.This is on South Broadway near Catalan Street, in the patch neighborhood of south St. Louis. Police bodycam video after Bar:PM crash under review Ameren was also called to the scene for some downed power lines. So far, the cause of the fire has not yet been revealed.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Suspect in dozens of burglaries arrested

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A smash-and-grab at a south county jewelry store leads to an arrest. The police say this man is responsible for more than a dozen other burglaries.The suspect is Joshua John Simmons-Pollard. Police said that he went on a crime spree in St. Louis City and County between November 30 and December 15. On December 6, he was accused of busting the windows of 'Glitter on Gravois' in Sappington Plaza, breaking into jewelry cases, and stealing several pieces. How much daylight will St. Louis have on the shortest day of 2023? Simmons-Pollard is also accused of a burglary at Imo's on Jefferson, 'Tucker's Place' on South 12th Street, 'Courtesy Diner' on Hampton, an ATM on Manchester, and many more. Investigators revealed that he was captured on surveillance video at every burglary.

Resolution against illegal immigration taking place today in Jefferson County, Missouri

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:47 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - The Jefferson County Council is taking up a controversial resolution at Thursday night's meeting.The resolution is against immigrants going to Jefferson County. A similar resolution came up before the St. Charles County Council last month, but it failed on a three-to-three tie vote. How much daylight will St. Louis have on the shortest day of 2023? St. Charles wanted to urge St. Louis City to not accept Latin immigrants from Chicago coming to the area through the Humanitarian Parole Program. Also, Thursday night, the Jefferson County Council is set to give final approval to next year's budget.

Colorado’s 9 most beautiful frozen winter waterfalls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:47 GMT

Can you call it a waterfall if the water isn’t falling? We vote yes, and believe winter to be the coolest — see what we did there? — time to check out these frozen-over cascades. (Waterstill just doesn’t have the same ring to it.) In fact, waterfalls might be at their peak majesty when iced over and draped in newly fallen snow, creating a scene straight out of Arendelle or Narnia or some other idyllic, frosted land that isn’t in a children’s movie.Related ArticlesOutdoors | Over 600,000 passengers expected to go through DIA around Christmas Outdoors | Celebrated chef leaves Michelin-starred Denver restaurant Outdoors | Experts stress caution during holiday season as mystery dog illness continues to circulate in Colorado Outdoors | Opinion: Why a direct flight to Africa from Denver would be “two-way transformational” Outdoors | Nearly 100 cargo workers at DIA go on strike Monday, protesting u...

Editorial: Trump’s appointees — Gorsuch, Kavanaugh and Barrett — now hold his and America’s fate in their hands

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:47 GMT

With great anxiety about the future of America, we will watch three justices decide whether the man who gave them lifetime appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court is still eligible to be elected president despite organizing, fomenting and then executing a violent uprising against Congress.Justices Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh hold the future of our storied democracy in their hands as they consider a robust 213-page ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court that found former President Donald Trump engaged in insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021. Because of their appointment by Trump, these three justices are uniquely positioned to enforce the Constitution and avoid a crisis that could unravel the foundations of America’s republic.The case Anderson vs. Griswold is clear; Trump’s actions have disqualified him from holding the office of president.Five members of Colorado’s Supreme Court spelled out exactly how and why Trump cannot appear on Colorado’s primary ballot in 2024 i...