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Ford to bring Mustang back to Le Mans under company rebranding

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:38:02 GMT

LE MANS, France (AP) — Ford has planned a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its iconic Mustang muscle car next year under a massive rebranding of Ford Performance aimed at bringing the automotive manufacturer “into the racing business.”The Friday unveil of the new Mustang Dark Horse-based race car follows Ford’s announcement in February that it will return to Formula One in 2026 in partnership with reigning world champion Red Bull.The Mustang will enter the GT3 category next year with at least two cars in both IMSA and the World Endurance Championship, and is hopeful to earn an invitation to next year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. The IMSA entries will be a factory Ford Performance program run by Multimatic, and a customer program in WEC with Proton Competition.Ford CEO Jim Farley told The Associated Press the Mustang will be available to compete in various GT3 series across the globe to customer teams. But more important, Farley said, is the overall rebranding of Ford Per...

Weekend: scattered storms to start, near 100-degrees to finish

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:38:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One more round of scattered storms this weekend before our focus solely turns to dangerous heat.Today is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far with afternoon highs soaring well into the 90s. Austin's forecast high of 98° will run 5° hotter than normal for this time of year. An isolated storm can't be ruled out late day but rain chances stand at 10% or less.Plenty of sunshine expected FridayA ride of high pressure building over the state will act to suppress storm development and enhance our June heat moving forward.The ridge will not entirely eliminate rain chances, however, with scattered storms likely to drop south into our area late Saturday afternoon and evening. There is a low risk of strong to severe storms within this activity, with the threat of strong winds and large hail within any well-developed storm.Low severe risk late Saturday afternoon and eveningWeekend forecast "The future is smoky": Northeast U.S. air quality problems linked to clima...

MAP: Zebra mussels are now in 35 lakes across Texas

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:38:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the summer boating season ramps up, parks officials are urging boaters to take steps to prevent the further spread of zebra mussels across the state.The invasive species was first detected in Lake Texoma, north of Dallas, in 2009. Now, a total of 31 lakes are infested, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Two Texas zoos named among the best in the country Zebra mussels have also been detected in a further four lakes and are suspected in one more.Most of the infested lakes are clustered in central and north Texas. Last month, another lake was added to the infected list: Hords Creek Lake in Coleman County, south of Abilene.A single zebra mussel was found attached to dam infrastructure in the lake in April, TPWD said. Follow-up surveys found the presence of a reproducing population in the lake.There is one success story: Lake Waco. Zebra mussels were first detected in the lake in 2014, but by 2021, the lake was declared free of the species. The zeb...

CapMetro granted $950,000 to improve safety through vehicle automation

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:38:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration announced more than $11 million in grants for six transit bus automation research projects that will improve safety, efficiency, and accessibility on the road and in bus maintenance yards.CapMetro will get nearly $950,000 of that money to integrate vehicle automation in an advanced yard management system and run heavy-duty vehicle demonstrations at its operations facility, according to Thursday's announcement. The FTA said the CapMetro project will also include "a bus automation workforce analysis to address how bus yard automation may impact existing roles and create demand for new positions."The CapMetro project was one of six transit bus automation research projects the FTA was supporting with $11.6 million in grants, according to Thursday's announcement. The FTA said examples of projects include strategies for avoiding collisions with pedestrians, improved emergency braking and preci...

Lightning strike causes house fire in Lakeway

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:38:02 GMT

LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) – A lightning strike caused a house fire Thursday afternoon in The Village of the Hills area, according to a tweet from Lake Travis Fire Rescue. The lightning bolt that likely caused the fire was recorded by KXAN First Warning Weather radar at 12:39 p.m.Fire caused by lightning strike burns home in Lakeway on June 8. (Photo courtesy: Jim Ellis via ReportIt) KXAN First Warning Weather Radar showing the lightning strike that likely caused the Lakeway house fire on June 8. Fire fighters with the Lake Travis Fire Department on the scene of a house fire caused by lightning on June 8. (Courtesy: Lake Travis Fire Department)No injuries were reported, according to the tweet.

APD: Man dies in June 1 auto-ped crash on Hwy 290

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:38:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police said Thursday a man died after being hit by a pick-up truck on the night of June 1. According to APD, the crash happened around 9:20 p.m. in the 6100 block of the eastbound service road of East U.S. Hwy. 290. That is just east of William Cannon Drive and Williamson Creek in southwest Austin. Police said the unidentified man died at the scene. The driver of the pick-up truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to APD.APD said this is Austin's 43rd fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 43 fatalities for the year. Anyone with information should call APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You can also submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program on the web or by calling 512-472-8477.

5 things to know this Friday, June 9

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:38:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Friday everyone! After a smoky week due to the Canadian wildfires, air quality in the Capital Region is improving greatly. According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, the same system that is pushing the smoke southward will also bring more showers and storms to the area this afternoon. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, Gov. Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's air quality. Also, police are investigating after being called to a Hawthorne Ave. home for a medical call and reports of possible weapons inside the house. Once they gained entry, they found a man unresponsive. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Friday morning. 1. Gov. Hochul updates NY residents on state’s air qualityThursday at 11:30 a.m., Gov. Kathy Hochul held a press conference regarding the current air quality in New York State at the University at Albany. Hochul emphasized this is an...

Bottomless Bricks reopens in Pittsfield

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:38:02 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) - After competing on season 3 of the FOX show "LEGO Masters", Pittsfield native Erin Laundry is preparing for the grand reopening of her store specializing in all things LEGO, Bottomless Bricks. Her LEGO-focused business originally opened in Adams, but closed during the pandemic. Store specializing in LEGO products opening in Pittsfield NEWS10 interviewed Laundry in when we featured Bottomless Bricks in our Off the Beaten Path series back in 2020. Despite its closure during the pandemic, Laundry always planned to reopen the business when the time was right. Pittsfield resident competes on ‘LEGO Masters’ season 3 “Being on LEGO Masters was incredible, it was a lot like summer camp for adult LEGO fans. If honestly we hadn't closed down, I wouldn’t have had that experience, so there’s a silver lining,” said Laundry.Introducing the NEWS10 Morning Team in LEGO form! Off the Beaten Path: Bottomless Bricks Bottomless Bricks is located at 163 South Str...

Man found unresponsive in Hawthrone Ave. home, police investigating

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:38:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are investigating after being called to a home on Hawthorne Avenue on Thursday around 5:40 p.m., for a medical call and reports of a possible weapon inside the house. Once police got inside, they found a man unresponsive. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police were able to wake the man and bring him to the hospital to be evaluated. There is no word at this point regarding any charges filed. Stick with News10 as more information regarding the case becomes available.

Police chase on I-70 in Lake St. Louis causing traffic delays

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:38:02 GMT

LAKE ST. LOUIS -- A police chase is causing stopped traffic on I-70 WB past Lake Saint Louis Blvd. The car that was chased is now on fire blocking the left lane. One person is in custody.Bommarito Automotive Skyfox is on the scene. They are giving us exclusive aerial views of 70 WB past Lake Saint Charles Blvd. Crews are trying to out the fire out. All lanes shut down