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Happy birthday! Oldest dog in the world celebrates another year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:28 GMT

The world's oldest dog recently celebrated his 31st birthday, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed of Portuguese dog, celebrated during a party Saturday at his home in the rural Portuguese village of Conqueiros, where has lived his entire life.Leonel Costa, 38 years old, owner of Bobi, a 30 years old Portuguese dog that has been declared the world's oldest dog by Guinness World Records, caresses his pet at their home in the village of Conqueiros near Leiria. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)More than 100 people attended the “very traditional” Portuguese party, owner Leonel Costa said. The government says dogs can dine al fresco but not everyone is on board Local meats and fish were served to up to 100 guests, with extra for Bobi, who only eats human food. A dance troupe also performed with Bobi participating in one of their routines.A picture taken on February 12, 2023 shows Bobi, a 30 year-old Po...

TXDOT to launch Click It or Ticket for 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Department of Transportation will launch its annual Click It or Ticket campaign Monday asking drivers and passengers to buckle their seat belts the next time they get into their vehicles. According to TxDOT, 1,258 unbuckled drivers and passengers died in 2022, up 2.5% from the year before.TxDOT said law enforcement agencies across Texas will be stepping up enforcement of the state’s seat belt laws from May 22 through June 4.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that the Click It or Ticket initiative has saved more than 7,399 lives, prevented more than 120,000 serious injuries, and resulted in $28.5 billion in economic savings since its inception in 2002, according to TxDOT.TxDOT said a victim of an unbuckled crash will be at Monday's kick-off. Eden Ganzerla is recovering from a traumatic brain injury caused by the 2016 crash. She shared her message with TxDOT"My short term goals are to speak loudly and clearly gain more strength ...

2 facing charges after drugs found hidden in rubber pregnancy belly

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:28 GMT

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - The Anderson County Sheriff's Office said two people are facing drug charges following a traffic stop. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the sheriff's office, deputies initiated the traffic stop along I-85 while conducting proactive patrol.Deputies pulled over Anthony Miller and Cemeka Mitchem.Deputies said the first red flag began when the two gave conflicting information about her "due date."Officials say as Mitchem realized deputies were becoming more suspicious of the conflicting story, she took off running and drugs fell from the fake rubber stomach. Free ice cream promotion from Canajoharie Police Department Deputies collected more than 1500 grams of cocaine.Miller and Mitchem are facing trafficking cocaine charges.

Schenectady man wins $1M on scratch-off ticket

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:28 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man has won $1 million on a scratch-off ticket. According to the New York Lottery, Antonio Riccio claimed the top prize on the Strike It Rich scratch-off game. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Riccio bought the ticket at Stewart’s Shops located at 4240 Consaul Road in Schenectady. He chose to receive his prize as a one-time lump sum, totaling $546,840 after required withholdings.The New York Lottery said all top prizes on Strike It Rich tickets have been claimed. Players can continue to cash lower prizes through April 4, 2024. Players can check the status of any New York Lottery scratch-off game by downloading the Game Report. New Stewart’s proposed for Loudon Road in Latham New York scratch-off games generated $4,517,682,111 in total sales during the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Officials said school districts in Schenectady County received $35,892,067 in Lottery Aid to Education fund...

Free ice cream promotion from Canajoharie Police Department

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:28 GMT

CANAJOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Wear a helmet on your bike, and have the chance to get a free small ice cream cone. It's really that simple. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Starting on Sunday, June 4, if the Canajoharie Police Department sees a child wearing a bike helmet while riding their bike, they will receive one free small ice cream cone from Below Zero Ice Cream in Palatine Bridge.The promotion will run until Thursday, August 31. The Canajoharie Police Department hopes to see a lot of helmets this summer!

I-787 crash near Exit 7E cleared

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:28 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511NY, the crash on I-787 southbound near the area of Exit 7E; NY 378 eastbound in Colonie has cleared.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!Stick with News10 as more information regarding the crash becomes available.

Weekend Chaos: Downtown St. Louis fights & shootings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It was another weekend of craziness in downtown St. Louis with fights and gunshots during the overnight hours. The latest episodes involved two incidents early Sunday morning. Police shared that the suspects in both cases are still at large.The first incident unfolded around 1:15 a.m. Police responded to a call for a large fight in the street with several suspects having guns in the 900 block of Locust Avenue. Officers broke up the crowd without incident, but then about 20 minutes later officers were sent to the same location for antoher street fight. Officers again dispersed the crowd, but this time they heard a barrage of gunfire nearby on the 300 block of Olive Boulevard.We're told officers ran there and found multiple people in two vehicle. Both vehicle were riddled with bullets. Police toold FOX that nine people were in the vehicles, and eight were teenagers. Several shell casings were found, but nobody was hit or injured. Close Thanks for sign...

Heavy rain floods St. Louis area interstates and homes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Heavy rain pounded parts of south St. Louis City and County Sunday, caused flash floods on roads and in homes.MoDOT closed Interstate-55 at Carondelet for much of the night Sunday night. The heavy rains sent the River Des Peres spilling over its banks. I-55 was also closed at Reavis Barracks, as Gravois Creek flooded the highway at Union Road. Traffic was backed up for miles, but the roads re-opened by 9:00 p.m. Mother’s Day storms result in stranded vehicles, drivers across metro St. Louis Cars were trapped in floodwaters all over St. Louis City and County Sunday night. In south St. Louis, several cars were stuck or stalled after trying to pass through a low-lying underpass.Photos were sent to FOX 2 from a viewer in south county on Brook Avenue near Jefferson Barracks Park. Water could be seen up over the wheel wells on cars stranded in the street. There was also a flash flooding in a neighborhood on Tesson Court. Th...

Maryville University teams up with Stan The Man Inc. to create scholarship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Some college athletes can get a break on tuition, courtesy of Stan Musial.Maryville University and Stan the Man Inc. have announced a new sports scholarship. It's available to undergraduate student athletes enrolled in any program at Maryville. Trending Stories: Low or no water pressure reported in Dogtown The scholarships will be awarded annually to two students who demonstrate good sportsmanship, embody character, and have a strong commitment to their community.Applications for the scholarship will be open soon.

Sterling K. Brown & Dr. Anthony Fauci to speak at Washington University commencement today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Washington University is awarding five honorary degrees Monday during its commencement ceremony.Among the recipients are Sterling K. Brown. The St. Louis native is an award-winning actor and producer. He will deliver the commencement address. Trending Stories: Low or no water pressure reported in Dogtown Infectious diseases expert doctor Anthony Fauci will also be awarded an honorary degree Dr. Fauci will address graduating students at the school of medicine's ceremony Monday afternoon.