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Ride the new ArieForce One roller coaster at Fun Spot America Atlanta

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:22 GMT

When you think about Fun Spot America, you probably think about go karts and bumper boats. Their location in Atlanta is hoping to change that. They surprised many in the amusement park world when they announced a huge new addition, a massive roller coaster built by Rocky Mountain Construction. They named it ArieForce One after the company's founder, John Arie, Sr. The park says Arie has always had a love of flying, exploration and innovation. ArieForce One incorporates a lot of those themes, leaning heavily into space exploration. A few of ArieForce One's many moments of airtimeArieForce features an 83 degree, 146 foot first drop. There are multiple inversions including a "raven truss dive," that's basically a dive loop where you travel upwards, flip upside down, then head down in the other direction. What makes this different is how you flip while you are inside of the truss of the ride. It's a really fun element with some great floater airtime. ArieForce One's first drop and "Rave...

Friday Forecast: Temps in mid 80s with scattered storms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:22 GMT

CHICAGO — Warm and breezy Friday with the chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Highs today care are expected to reach the mid-80s. Temperatures tonight will fall into the upper 60s under partly cloudy skies. Saturday Forecast: Mostly sunny with a high near 86.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Which school supplies are included in Texas' sales tax holiday?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:22 GMT

TEXAS (KXAN) -- The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts will host the state's annual sales tax holiday Aug. 11-13 in an effort to encourage supporting Texas-based businesses. During that time, customers can make tax-free purchases on many clothing items, footwear, school supplies and backpacks. 76 Texas school districts have moved to four-day weeks With the 2023-24 school year just around the corner, here's a look at which school supplies items made the sales tax-free cut. Only the items listed that are priced under $100 qualify for the sales tax exemption, per the Texas Comptroller.BindersBlackboard chalkBook bagsCalculatorsCellophane tapeCompassesComposition booksCrayonsErasersFolders: expandable, pocket, plastic and manila typesGlue, paste, paste sticksHighlightersIndex cardsIndex card boxesLegal padsLunch boxesMarkers (including dry erase markers)NotebooksPaper: loose leaf ruled notebook paper, copy paper, graph paper, tracing paper, manila paper, colored paper, poster board,...

Austin Achieve overcomes academic ineligibility with NCAA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:22 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As students get set for school, many young athletes may be missing out on the opportunity to play at the next level.According to Honest Game — an academic compliance software — more than 20% of high school student-athletes in Texas are deemed academically ineligible to play college sports each year.Lizzie Ten Brook is the director of college counseling at Austin Achieve High School, a charter school preparing its students to attend top universities.“NCAA course completion or portal management was assigned to me and I’d never had any experience with the portal,” she said.When Ten Brook took on this task five years ago, her kids were falling through the cracks, as all student athletes at Austin Achieve were academically ineligible to play college sports.“It was a barrier and we're a school that's trying to remove barriers,” she said. “Unfortunately, we were faced with one because we couldn't navigate this process.”Eventually, she sought help from Honest Game. The softw...

Austin ISD discusses plans to add more officers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:22 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees heard a recommendation Thursday night to beef up security at campuses district-wide. Dr. Jacob Reach, AISD's Chief of Governmental Relations & Board Services, recommended the board name one school police officer per campus with the discretion for potentially adding two school police officers for some campuses depending on size and student population. Districts across Texas have to comply with House Bill 3. It requires an armed officer on every campus. With the passage of the state’s latest school safety bill, House Bill 3, lawmakers handed districts new requirements to place one armed officer on every school campus and bring campuses up to new safety standards. Texas House passes sweeping school safety legislation AISD already has more than 80 officers for about 116 district schools. It is looking to add 70 more officers ahead of the law taking effect in September.The law allows for school boards to claim...

5 things to know this Friday, August 11

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:22 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Friday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we'll be ending the work week on a high note with sunshine and very comfortable temperatures around 80 degrees. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $60M investment for the Albany International Airport on Thursday from the airport’s observation deck. The investment is the largest state grant the airport has ever received. Meanwhile, a runaway parolee was apprehended after Glenville Police were called for a domestic violence incident on Spring Road in Glenville. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Friday morning. 1. Gov. Hochul announces $60M investment for Alb. International AirportGovernor Kathy Hochul announced a $60M investment for the Albany International Airport on Thursday from the airport’s observation deck. The investment is the largest state grant the airport has ever received.2. ...

Car flips, one hospitalized in Shaftsbury crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:22 GMT

SHAFTSBURY, Vt. (NEWS10) -- One person was hospitalized after a car crash near White Creek Road and Cold Spring Road in Shaftsbury on Thursday. One driver had minor injuries after a car flipped and landed on its side. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Around 6:23 p.m., police responded to White Creek Road and Cold Spring Road in Shaftsbury for a report of a crash with entrapment after a car landed on its side. Police say an investigation revealed someone driving a tractor on White Creek Road was trying to turn onto Cold Spring Road when the driver of a 2006 Honda CR-V tried to overtake the tractor.The tractor started to make a turn and the CR-V tried to pass it, eventually driving off the road. The driver of the CR-V hit a telephone pole, causing the car to flip and land on its side. VSP: Florida man nabbed in Rutland in stolen car investigation The driver was taken to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center with minor injuries. ...

'SLATE' hosting emergency job fair for workers affected by South City Hospital closure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The city of St. Louis is stepping up Friday to help the hundreds of workers who lost their jobs when the South City Hospital abruptly closed one week ago.The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment, or 'SLATE,' is hosting a job fair for the South City Hospital workers who were laid off when that facility closed. The event starts later Friday morning inside the building on Market Street, where the SLATE offices are located.South City Hospital was formerly known as St. Alexius Hospital. It was on South Broadway in the Dutchtown neighborhood and had a 154-year history on the south side. St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases Mayor Tishaura Jones called the facility a healthcare safety net that supported many uninsured St. Louisans. It also supported many workers who are now looking for new job opportunities. That is what Friday's job fair, hosted by SLATE is all about.SLATE is the city of St. Louis government agency that offers jobs...

Strong storms expected Friday night and early Saturday morning, more storms return by late Sunday 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:22 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - A few spots of fog around Friday morning. Not as widespread as Thursday.There will be two rounds of showers and thunderstorms on Friday. One is expected later in the morning and will be weakening as it tries to move southeast. Let’s watch for a quick shower or storm, especially north of I-70, late in the morning into the lunchtime frame. Friday afternoon will be hot and muggy, with temperature highs in the low 90s. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here A second, more impactful round of storms is expected later Friday night into the early hours of Saturday. A few of these storms could be severe, producing large hail, damaging winds, and the chance of a tornado. As always with nighttime storms, make sure you have a way to get weather warnings while sleeping. This is a big heads-up for those with camping plans.Storms will exit around mid-morning Saturday. We’ll dry out and clear out a bit, with highs in the u...

'Artisans in The Loop' reopening today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Artisans in The Loop is reopening Friday.You can meet and greet artists, enjoy live music, feast on food, and browse artwork. Artisans in The Loop starts at 4:00 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases Saturday begins with a ribbon cutting at noon, and the show continues until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday's festivities also start at noon and wrap up at 6:00 p.m.