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'Fiddler on the Roof' creator Sheldon Harnick dies at 99

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:18:33 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Tony- and Grammy Award-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick, who with composer Jerry Bock made up the premier musical-theater songwriting duos of the 1950s and 1960s with shows such as "Fiddler on the Roof," "Fiorello!" and "The Apple Tree," has died. He was 99.Known for his wry, subtle humor and deft wordplay, Harnick died in his sleep Friday in New York City of natural causes, said Sean Katz, Harnick's publicist.Bock and Harnick first hit success for the music and lyrics to "Fiorello!," which earned them each Tonys and a rare Pulitzer Prize in 1960. In addition, Harnick was nominated for Tonys in 1967 for "The Apple Tree," in 1971 for "The Rothschilds" and in 1994 for "Cyrano — The Musical." But their masterpiece was “Fiddler on the Roof.”Bock and Harnick were first introduced at a restaurant by actor Jack Cassidy after the opening-night performance of "Shangri-La," a musical in which Harnick had helped with the lyrics. The first Harnick-Bock musical was "The Body Beau...

Cubs playing their best baseball of 2023 as they arrive in London

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:18:33 GMT

Cody Delmendo of CHGO joined "9 Good Minutes" on WGN News Now to discuss the Cubs' recent stretch of success ahead of two games with the Cardinals in London.CHICAGO — The Cubs couldn't have picked a better time to step onto the world stage this weekend. That's because the team is playing their best baseball in 2023 heading over to the United Kingdom to face the Cardinals for a pair of games in London. What looked like a season on the brink two weeks ago has flipped thanks to a strong stretch of play by the group.At ten games under .500 on June 8, the Cubs have won 10 of their last 12 games, finishing off a sweep of the Pirates on Wednesday in Pittsburgh. Improvement across the board, from hitting to pitching and even the bullpen, has helped to change the outlook of the club for the rest of 2023. Now 3 1/2 games behind the Reds for first place in the National League Central division, Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins could look to be buyers instead of sellers at the trade deadline on Augu...

Dean's Reviews: 'Asteroid City' and 'No hard Feelings'

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:18:33 GMT

Check out Dean's Reviews on the new films coming out "No Hard Feelings" and "Asteroid City."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!

LIVE: Mpox town hall taking place in Austin

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:18:33 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Local leaders and health experts will hold a mpox town hall Friday morning.They’ll issue a warning on mpox, discussing available vaccines and best practices to stop the spread of the virus.Mpox was previously referred to as monkeypox. The CDC changed the name in November, following a recommendation from the World Health Organization. Austin health officials work to prevent another outbreak of mpox this summer Thus far this year, 20 cases of mpox have been reported in Travis County. Austin Public Health said those at the highest risk include men who have sex with men and people with multiple sex partners.APH director Dr. Desmar Walkes warns that anyone can catch mpox if they're exposed to it.“It's really important that everybody take this seriously,” she said. “At the very least, it's very painful. At the very worst, it can cause death.”With this in mind, Dr. Walkes is encouraging those at risk to get the two-dose vaccine before attend...

City of Austin denies claims from residents impacted by April flood

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:18:33 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin denied the less than a dozen claims filed by residents on Mearns Meadow whose homes were damaged during an April 20 flood, and neighbors are deciding what their next step will be. Impacted residents will be holding a neighborhood meeting Friday afternoon and said they will meet with an attorney to talk about possible legal action against the city. Claims denied Ryan Albright, who owns one of the 60 homes that were damaged during the April storm, said he was frustrated when he received his denial from the city's claims investigator. The email Albright received read, "I realize that a flooding event like this certainly causes inconvenience and even distress to you, your neighbors and your family. While I very much empathize with your situation, I must respectfully deny your claim."In his email, which was provided to KXAN by Albright, the claims investigator provides some explanation to the denial. He said in the email, "State law provides that a Cit...

Pflugerville PD rewarding children for 'Cool Moves'

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:18:33 GMT

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) – Pflugerville Police said Tuesday that officers would be out in force this summer. They will be patrolling the streets looking to reward children who are playing by the safety rules, through the Cool Moves community program. Pflugerville PD said through Sept. 1, officers will reward children for doing things including looking both ways before crossing the street, wearing a helmet while riding a bike or skateboard, using hand signals while riding a bike and using crosswalks.If officers see a child following those rules, the child will receive a Cool Moves ticket, according to police. These tickets reward them with a free treat from Dairy Queen, 7-Eleven, Andy's Frozen Custard and Rollie Rolls Ice Cream.Police said the summer program has rewarded children with hundreds of tickets.

Round Rock Post Office to host Passport Fair Saturday

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:18:33 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) – The Round Rock Frontier Post Office will host a Passport Fair on Saturday, the office said on June 16. According to the announcement, appointments are not required; however, customers are encouraged to arrive early, as applicants will be served on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis until the applicant maximum capacity has been reached. Passport photo services will be available for those needing a new or updated passport photo.The event will be at the post office on 2250 Double Creek Dr. in Round Rock from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The post office said customers can download and complete an application form (except for signature) on the USPS website before coming to the fair. The office said it will not process incomplete applications or ones without proper documentation. To obtain a passport, the postal service said applicants must follow these instructions:Bring proper proof of American citizenship. This must be either a certified birth certificate issue...

Saratoga Springs Public Library once again has a coffee shop

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:18:33 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga Springs Public Library again has a coffee shop inside. This time, it's run by the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Jennifer Allen, the Executive Director of the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library, said there were a few different retailers running the cafe in the space before. With the previous coffee shop closing before the COVID-19 pandemic, the library was left without a place for patrons to get food and drinks. The coffee shop officially opened the week of June 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. These hours only applied to that week, as Allen said they will eventually expand the hours to be open later in the day and on weekends. Albany Pump Station founder dies at 78 Now that the Friends are running the coffee shop, all the profits go back to support the library. "We help fund various programs, assis...

Chesterfield police train for intruder situations on Friday

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:18:33 GMT

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. - An intruder training exercise will be held Friday at Parkway Central Middle School.The Chesterfield Police Department, the Monarch Fire Protection District and other agencies will participate in the training. Officials tell FOX 2 that many training sessions will be held around the St. Louis area this summer. Woman charged with ramming, shooting thieves who stole sister’s car The training comes after the deadly shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis last October. One student and one teacher were killed, and several others were hurt in that shooting. Police say the training offers important information on how to respond in the case of a school shooting.

Denver weather: Storms roll eastward, sunny and warm through weekend

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:18:33 GMT

Stormy severe weather will shift eastward away from metro Denver on Friday and residents face sunny blue skies, mostly clear of clouds — and can plan on warm temperatures through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.A light breeze may blow across the city, weather service forecasters said.The high temperatures in Denver will hit 87 degrees on Friday, 86 degrees on Saturday, and 83 degrees on Sunday, forecasters said. At night, those temperatures will decrease to no lower than 52 degrees.Scattered afternoon storms, if they develop, likely will hit east of Colorado’s urban Interstate 25 corridor — out toward Greeley and Akron and the northeastern plains, forecasters said. If storms do develop, they said, the result could be large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado. Creeks on the plains were running high and fast Friday, nearly flooding in some areas, and meteorologists advised caution.Along the Front Range, soils were saturated from recent...