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McDonald's bringing back the McRib after 2022's 'Farewell Tour'

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:29:30 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – What fools we were to believe McDonald’s was retiring the McRib!Despite throwing a “farewell tour” for its seasonal McRib sandwich in 2022, McDonald’s has confirmed the item’s return to select restaurants next month.“It turns out not everyone was ready to say goodbye to the McRib after last year’s Farewell Tour,” reads a statement from McDonald’s. “While it won’t be available nationwide, some lucky fans may find their favorite elusive saucy sandwich at their local McDonald’s restaurants this November.”(McDonald's)The sandwich, which debuted on menus in Kansas City, Kansas, in 1981, has enjoyed a cult following for decades, thanks in no small part to its fleeting, sporadic appearances at restaurants. Speaking to its elusiveness, Mike Bullington, the senior archives manager for McDonald’s, said in a 2021 press release that the sandwich was designed to be “enjoyed during the colder seasons.”McDonald’s had also previously revealed that the sandwich infrequently appears on it...

Inside the Investigations: Family calls for change after nursing home 'error'

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:29:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each week the in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigates team will get a spotlight on KXAN Live.A conversation happened Wednesday morning about this week’s top stories with investigative reporter Kelly Wiley and KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree. Inside the Investigations: Texas patient safety law concerns The story they discussed this week included:A family experienced heartbreak after learning their mother passed away in a nursing home. However, the situation became worse after they learned the facility accidentally mistook their mother for her roommate and called to report the death to the wrong family. KXAN investigative reporter Avery Travis reveals why the nursing home is not in trouble and why the family feels this is an example of an industry in crisis. Join Kelly Wiley and Will DuPree every Wednesday morning for a live recap of the latest headlines and in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigates team.

City of Austin schools participate in National Walk to School Day

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:29:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin held an event Wednesday in honor of National Walk and Bike to School Day. Parents and students were invited to participate by walking or biking from the Twin Oaks Branch Library to Becker Elementary starting at 7 a.m. 2022 Walk to School Day event to mark pedestrian improvements in Austin neighborhood The city has in place a program, called Safe Routes to School, dedicated to helping kids make it to school safely on foot, by bikes, or other modes of micro-transit. City of Austin participates in National Walk and Roll to School Day 2023 City of Austin participates in National Walk and Roll to School Day 2023 City of Austin participates in National Walk and Roll to School Day 2023 KXAN's Blake DeVine spoke to the program's education manager, Rhonda Bolick, about Wednesday's event. Bolick said the event encourages exercise and helps cut back on pollution and traffic for a day. Bolick said it also provides an opportunity to teach children and parent...

Police presence at University Place in Schenectady cleared

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:29:30 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A large police presence that was at University Place in Schenectady Wednesday morning has been cleared. NEWS10 is currently working to learn more regarding the police presence. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This image of the scene was sent by a viewer:Very little information is available regarding the presence at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

Home badly burned in Washington Park, Illinois house fire

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:29:30 GMT

WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. - An early morning fire badly burns a home in Washington Park, Illinois.The good news is that no one is hurt. When crews arrived, they were worried three people were possibly trapped inside, but the Assistant Fire Chief, Ronnie Harris, told FOX 2 that no one was there at the time. Right now, it's unclear what caused the fire to start, but the home is badly burned. Alderwoman grabs mic after questions about her absence from meetings The Washington Park Police Department is just up the road from the home, and they're the ones who actually called the fire in. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez saw paramedics standing out next to a stretcher just in case people were trapped inside, but again, the people crews believe to live here were not there at the time of the fire.Harris added that it didn't take them very long to put the fire out. They got most of it under control within ten minutes. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes av...

Man steals margarita during break-in at hospitalized woman's home

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:29:30 GMT

HAZELWOOD, Mo. - A man is behind bars after a bizarre burglary in which he allegedly broke into a woman's St. Louis County home and stole a margarita while she was in the hospital. Prosecutors have charged Torian Bronner, 31, of Berkeley, with second-degree burglary and stealing in connection with the investigation. Alderwoman grabs mic after questions about her absence from meetings According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, the victim watched video from her Ring security camera on Tuesday while she was in the hospital and noticed a man lurking around her home. Police responded to the home and reportedly found Bronner inside upon arrival. Investigators say he was in possession of a margarita can that he took from the refrigerator. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP N...

Three students from Lindbergh High School earn perfect ACT scores

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:29:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Three students from Lindbergh High School recently earned a perfect ACT score of 36, the highest possible score on the ACT college placement exam.Lindbergh seniors William "Liam" Goddard, Carson Kienzler and Cindy Yao each earned a perfect score on the ACT earlier this year. Alderwoman grabs mic after questions about her absence from meetings A perfect ACT score of 36 is quite an accomplishment. Less than one percent of students who take the test nationwide attain a perfect score. “We are proud and excited to have three individuals achieve a perfect score on the ACT,” said Lindbergh High School Principal Dr. Eric Cochran. “Liam, Carson, and Cindy are all extremely bright and dedicated students. Their success is a direct reflection of their innate effort and abilities, the support of their individual families, and the talented teachers who have supported each of them on their academic journey.” Close Thanks for signing up! Watch fo...

Denver Film Festival 2023: Buzzy films, Michael Shannon, and red carpets lead the lineup

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:29:30 GMT

The 46th Denver Film Festival will open with the award-winning comedy “American Fiction” on Nov. 3 and close on Nov. 12 with Colorado native Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s space thriller, “I.S.S,” Denver Film announced Wednesday.In between, the region’s biggest film festival will screen 184 feature-length movies, including Oscar submissions from 15 countries, and honor actor-director Michael Shannon (“The Flash,” “George and Tammy”) and director Andrew Haigh (“All of Us Strangers”), among others yet to be announced.Tickets for individual screenings, special presentations and red carpet events are on sale to the public starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, at denverfilm.org/denverfilmfestival. Five- and 10-ticket packages are sold out; additional festival packages run $450 to $1,250 for non-members.Single tickets to regular screenings are $13 to $17, panels are $10, and parties are (generally) $25.This year’s ev...

A Cosmic celebration: 74th International Astronautical Congress kicks off in Baku

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:29:30 GMT

In a dazzling display of international collaboration and scientific innovation, the 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) opened its doors at the Baku Convention Center in Baku, Azerbaijan. The grand event was graced by the presence of President Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, and their son Heydar Aliyev, underscoring the nation's commitment to space exploration and global cooperation in the field of astronautics.A vision of unityThe opening ceremony of the 74th IAC was more than just a mere introduction to a week-long conference; it was a testament to the power of unity in the pursuit of the cosmos. Delegates from all corners of the Earth gathered in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to celebrate our shared fascination with space and the limitless possibilities it presents.President Ilham Aliyev, a staunch advocate for the development of Azerbaijan's space industry, welcomed the international community with open arms. In his opening remarks, he highlighted the i...

Manhattan Beach officer dies after crash on 405 Fwy; SigAlert issued

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:29:30 GMT

An officer with the Manhattan Beach Police Department died Wednesday morning after a multi-vehicle crash on the 405 Freeway in Carson.The crash occurred at about 5:15 a.m. on the 405 Freeway near East Del Amo Boulevard in Carson, according to the California Highway Patrol. The officer, whose identity has not been released, was taken to a local hospital, where he died.It has not yet been determined if the officer was on duty at the time of the crash.A SigAlert was issued for all lanes at about 6:05 a.m.