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Toyota to invest $2.1 billion more in N.C. battery plant, will build big SUV at factory in Kentucky

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:43 GMT

Toyota will invest another $2.1 billion in an electric and hybrid vehicle battery factory that’s under construction near Greensboro, North Carolina. The plant will supply batteries to Toyota’s huge complex in Georgetown, Kentucky, which will build Toyota’s first U.S.-made electric vehicle, a new SUV with three rows of seats.The plans, announced Wednesday, won’t immediately create any more jobs at either the Kentucky or North Carolina factories.Toyota plans to employ 2,100 workers at the battery factory, which will start production in 2025. The investment will prepare infrastructure for expansion. It brings the total investment in the Randolph County plant to $5.9 billion to meet the company’s goal of selling 1.8 million electric or hybrid vehicles in the U.S by 2030. Toyota broke ground to begin building the plant in 2021. The 9 million-square-foot Kentucky complex now employs 9,500 people who make the Camry sedan, RAV4 Hybrid SUV, several engines and o...

What to know about Taylor Swift's Soldier Field concerts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:43 GMT

CHICAGO — It's a huge weekend for fans of Taylor Swift in Chicago, who will descend on the city for a trio of shows this weekend. "The Eras Tour" includes performances on Friday, June 2, Saturday, June 3, and Sunday, June 4 as the popular artist will entertain a sellout crowd every single night.With so many people making their way to the lakefront to see the shows, WGN News Now has a list of things to know ahead of Swift's Chicago shows in 2023.(Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO / AFP) (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty Images)What is the schedule for the performances?For all three of the performances, merchandise sales will open outside the stadium at four locations at Noon. Parking lots around Soldier Field are available starting at 2 p.m. and the gates to the stadium will open at 4:30 p.m.Two hours later, at 6:30 p.m., the opening acts will begin, with OWENN & Girl in Red opening on Friday and Saturday evenings. Gracie Adams and Muna Sun will be the opening acts for the Sunday ...

Body of missing Missouri doctor found in northwest Arkansas, family says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:43 GMT

(KOLR) – The body of Dr. John Forsyth, a Missouri ER doctor who went missing last week, has been found in northwest Arkansas, his family told Nexstar's KOLR Tuesday night.The Benton County Sheriff’s Department said an investigation is ongoing, but the body is believed to be that of Forsyth's pending an autopsy and final identification.Forsyth vanished over a week ago. He was last seen at 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 21, before failing to show up for work at Mercy Hospital in Cassville, Missouri. His vehicle was later located at the Cassville Aquatic Center.Detectives said several agencies spent hours searching the area of the Cassville Aquatic Park using K-9s and a thermal-imaging drone, but investigators were unable to find any evidence at that time.“I don't know why my brother is missing. I don't know why he would leave behind his wallet, his passport, his checkbook, his keys, and an unlocked car,” his brother Richard Forsyth had previously told KOLR.   TN woman missing during cro...

Dean's Home Video: 'The Idol,' 'Manifest,' and 'ICarly'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:43 GMT

CHICAGO — This is a weed where a wide variety of programs will be available for viewers to watch on a variety of streaming services.That's why this edition of "Dean's Home Video" has a little something for everyone, including the premiere of "The Idol," the final episodes of "Manifest," and season three of "ICarly."Those are just a few of the programs that Dean Richards discussed this week's streaming report while also spotlighting season three of "I Think You Should Leave," "Searching for Soul Food," "Shooting Stars," and more.You can watch this entire edition of "Dean's Home Video" on May 31's WGN Morning News in the video above.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Keep on top of ERCOT grid conditions with new TXANs system

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's called "TXANS" and it's a new way the Electric Reliability Council of Texas plans to communicate grid conditions to the public, launching as summer temperatures rise and energy use increases.TXANS stands for "Texas Advisory and Notification System," and ERCOT hopes it will help increase transparency and trust. People will be able to check ERCOT's social media, website and sign up for email alerts about the grid's status, including a new type of alert ERCOT launched called a Weather Watch:Normal Grid ConditionsERCOT Weather WatchVoluntary Conservation NoticeEnergy Emergency AlertERCOT President and CEO Pablo Vegas held a virtual press conference at 10:30 a.m. to present the new campaign ERCOT is launching to "deliver clear and reliable messaging to all Texans around grid operations and conditions."There is already a way to check operating reserves and grid conditions online. How you can check Texas power grid conditions In February, ERCOT unveiled a 6-day for...

Hussain sentenced in fatal limousine crash trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:43 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Nauman Hussain was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison following victim impact statements at the Schoharie County Court on Wednesday morning. He was convicted on 20 counts of both manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide on Wednesday, May 17, in the fatal limousine crash that killed 20 people in 2018. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Judge Peter Lynch sentenced Hussain—the operator of the limo company—to a maximum of 15 years and a minimum of five years on each of the 20 counts. Those terms of imprisonment will run concurrently. He was remanded to police custody, and defense attorney Lee Kindlon plans to file an appeal to maintain appellate rights.The families of the 20 people killed in the crash have waited for nearly five years for this sentence. In a trial that was expected to last weeks, jurors reached their verdict on their second day of deliberations. Read more about the Schoharie...

Kingpin's Alley owner wins national award

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:43 GMT

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The owner of a local bowling alley has been given a high honor by a national organization centered around the sport. This week, Doug Bohannon - owner of Kingpin's Alley Family Fun Center - was named 2023 National Proprietor of the Year by the Bowling Proprietors Association of America (BPAA). Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “Having worked for one of the industry leaders for 13 years prepared me for what owning my own center would be like”, Bohannon said in a release from the BPAA. “The knowledge and insight that I gained during my time with Bowl New England has been invaluable in growing a successful business.”Bohannon purchased both Kingpin's Alley locations - one in South Glens Falls, the other in Latham - from Bowl New England, starting with the South Glens Falls location in 2013. He and his wife, Alison, operate both centers and are residents of Queensbury. What’s new for young learn...

What's new for young learners at SUNY Adirondack this summer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:43 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Every summer, SUNY Adirondack trades in its usual college student population for a younger one. The college's student summer enrichment program returns this year, with new offerings added to the list for children in grades 4 through 10. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! SUNY Adirondack's summer enrichment courses run from Monday, July 10, to Thursday, July 27. Offerings are split up depending on grade, with one selection of courses for students entering fourth through sixth grades, and another for those entering seventh through 10th. Courses are designed as a fun, engaging way to stop students from experiencing the "summer slide" of learning loss common in many schools.“We look forward to bringing fun new ways for our youngest learners to pursue their passions and explore their interests,” said SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education and Workforce Innovation Director Susan Corlew. “This program benefi...

25th anniversary of the Mechanicville tornado

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:43 GMT

May 31, 1998 - perhaps one of the most significant days in Albany weather history. Many likely remember it like yesterday. This was the first and only time that the Capital Region was highlighted in a high risk for severe weather. The area was prepared for severe weather. Another round of severe weather came two days prior. This outbreak was an extreme severe event by Northeast standards. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! May 31, 1998 severe timeline12 PM: Special Weather Statement issued highlighting "this is a dangerous situation."2:45 PM: Tornado Watch issued for most of New York.4:22 - 4:55 PM: Mechanicville tornado4:37 - 4:41 PM: Tornado near Albany International Airport7:22 - 7:32 PM: Schodack tornadoA squall line raced through the Mohawk Valley into the Hudson Valley during the late afternoon hours of May 31st. Damaging winds were reported area-wide. Tree were brought down, structures were heavily damaged and destroyed...

Debutant Stearns beats former champ Ostapenko to reach French Open 3rd round

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:43 GMT

By HOWARD FENDRICH (AP Tennis Writer)PARIS (AP) — Like many a kid, Peyton Stearns enjoyed participating in sports and tried her hand at plenty.“Soccer, gymnastics, basketball, tennis, whatever,” the 21-year-old American said Wednesday at the French Open after eliminating 2017 champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 to reach the third round at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time.Then Stearns paused, before adding with a chuckle: “Well, not so much tennis.”By her own admission, she came to tennis relatively late for someone who would end up at its highest level, starting private lessons at age 8. It wasn’t until about three or four years later, the 2022 NCAA champion for the University of Texas explained, that she decided to focus on holding a racket.“Gymnastics was very structured. I didn’t like that so much. I liked to do what I want when I wanted,” said Stearns, who had never played in the French Open’s main draw un...