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Costco offering refunds on Kirkland vodka following complaints over taste, smell

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:52 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Costco has removed multiple lots of its popular Kirkland-brand vodka from shelves amid allegations that the spirit is leaving a bad taste in customers’ mouths.In an email sent to customers last week (and shared to Reddit), Costco admitted that recent batches of Kirkland Signature American Vodka sold between June 12 and Aug. 10, 2023, did not meet the company's standards for quality.“It has come to our attention that the taste profile of units marked with certain lot codes may not have met the expected profile normally consistent with this product,” reads a statement shared with Nexstar, and also included in the email. “While not a food safety issue, this does not meet our quality expectations.” Costco crackdown: Can people in my household still use my Costco membership? The email appeared to indicate that Kirkland Signature American Vodka bearing any of 27 different lot codes was affected by the quality issue. (A representative for Costco did not provide the affected l...

Celebrate International Bat Night at Grafton Lakes State Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:52 GMT

GRAFTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) --Are you curious to learn about the small nocturnal creatures that are masters of echolocation? If you are, head to Grafton Lakes State Park on Sunday, August 27, to celebrate International Bat Night! Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The fun night will be split into two programs. From 4:30 to 6 p.m., there will be a campfire chat for kids. Participants will learn about the many adaptations bats have while snacking on s'mores. Registration is required, and the program costs $5 per person.There will be a bat walk from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. Participants will take a walk outdoors to see the bats that inhabit the local environment. Registration is required, and the program costs $5 per person.To register for either or both programs, call (518) 791-1155.

Amsterdam's ItaliaFest coming in September

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:52 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Amsterdam's ItaliaFest is slated for Saturday, September 9, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The event will be taking place on Bridge Street. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The event will offer vendors, Italian food, free bounce houses, Italian music, and food and drink specials all day long. A schedule of other entertainment offerings and events is as follows: 10 a.m. - Cops & joggers 5k1 p.m. - Dance Force2 p.m. - Pizza Easting Contest (sponsored by Lorenzo's Southside)2:45 p.m. - Music for Life6 p.m. - Spaghetti Eating Contest (sponsored by Lorenzo's Southside)Doug Ferony Music9 p.m. - Fireworks

Saratoga County Clerk hosting passport application event

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:52 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga County Clerk's Office announced they will be hosting an extended hours passport application event. "Passport Night" is scheduled for September 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! With holiday season travel only a few months out, it is advised to have passport applications in early due to processing times varying between 7 and 14 weeks. The clerk's office will be open two hours longer than usual for the event to assist those who are unable to visit the office during the day. “We realize not everyone who needs to obtain a passport for an upcoming trip is able to comeinto the office during our daytime hours,” said County Clerk Craig Hayner. “We are excited tooffer this opportunity for busy families and individuals to apply for their passports with theassistance of our knowledgeable staff at a time that is more convenient.” Saratoga Springs coffee shop reopening wi...

This $5M Missouri log cabin takes glamping to a new level

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:52 GMT

DEFIANCE, Mo -- This house in Defiance, Missouri, takes the idea of "glamping" to a whole new level. A log cabin might make you think of "Little House on the Prairie," but this remodeled "log" cabin changes what it means to live on the prairie for $5 million.The new owner will get a four-car garage, five fireplaces, four bedrooms, and four bathrooms. It sits on 39 acres and has about 5,500 square feet of living space.The original wood cabin that this house is built around was built in Troy, Missouri, in the 1880s. In 1993, the wood cabin was moved to the land in Defiance, Missouri. In 2009, the back of the log house got an addition. This St. Louis suburb among hottest markets for US homebuyers The house has a large stone fireplace in the great room that goes to the kitchen. The space is finished off with a breakfast nook that has a built-in bench. A private office with built-in bookcases and a barn door that slides open and closed.The master suite is on the first floor. It has a ...

Police search for driver in fatal St. Louis County hit-and-run

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – Police are looking for a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision in Norwood Township. Officers from the North County Precinct of the St. Louis County Police responded to a crash involving a pedestrian and a car at around 8:30 p.m. Thursday.The incident occurred at the intersection of Halls Ferry Road and Sun Valley Drive. Officers discovered a man lying in the street. The victim was pronounced dead at the location. The vehicle fled the scene. Deputy shot in Lincoln County; suspect found dead The St. Louis County Police Department's Crimes Against Persons Unit and Accident Reconstruction Unit are actively investigating.If you have any information related to this incident, please contact the Bureau of Communications at 636-529-8210 to speak with our Crimes Against Persons Detectives. For those wishing to remain anonymous, please reach out to CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-8477.

Backers of strong mayor ballot initiative in Aurora delay until 2025

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:52 GMT

An initiative that would have asked Aurora voters to approve giving more power to the mayor won’t be making it on the 2023 ballot, proponents of the campaign announced Friday morning.The effort for the proposed measure was led by Mayor Mike Coffman, who contributed $10,000 to the campaign, but after a series of challenges from opponents, the “Term Limits & Empowering the Mayor for a Better Aurora” campaign announced it couldn’t meet the deadline to get onto the ballot.“Regrettably, the citizens of Aurora will not have the opportunity to express their preference for a strong mayor form of government and further restricting term limits in the upcoming November elections, as a result of legal technicalities and opposition tactics,” spokesperson Natela Manuntseva said in a written statement.The deadline for local election issues to be certified to the county clerk is Sept. 8, which means ballot initiatives have to be finalized at least 30 days in advance. But there...

Opinion: We are here to care for the animals “no-kill” shelters turn away

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:52 GMT

There is popular terminology used in animal welfare that is particularly divisive and disturbing. When you hear the term “no-kill” shelter, you probably assume that shelter is doing the best thing for the animals in its care.What you might not know is that “no-kill” policies don’t guarantee animals receive the best treatment or even prevent them from dying. Instead, these shelters can simply turn the neediest animals away, leaving another kind of shelter and its employees to deal with the worst cases of sick and injured animals and horrific cases of abuse and neglect that often result in severe behavioral problems. The shelters that operate as a safety net for these animals are called “open admission” shelters.What’s the difference? Typically, a “no-kill” shelter has the luxury to choose which animals they accept. When animals are unadoptable, or space is limited, they can be turned away from “no kill” shelters.However, those animals won’t be turned away from an “open-admission” she...

Jack-knifed semitruck leads to extended road closure in Commerce City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:52 GMT

A semitruck that jackknifed Friday morning in Commerce City has led to an extended road closure.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Interstate 70 along Floyd Hill reopens after rock blasting operation forced safety closure Crashes and Disasters | I-70 reopen after rockslide with massive boulders closed stretch on Western Slope Crashes and Disasters | Eastbound I-70 west of the tunnel reopens following fatal motorcycle crash Crashes and Disasters | I-70 through Glenwood Canyon reopens following mudslides Crashes and Disasters | Eastbound lanes of I-76 in Adams County reopen after crash The truck is blocking northbound lanes of U.S. 85 at the 6700 block, according to Commerce City police on X, the social media site formerly called Twitter.An extended road closure is expected for the area, but police did not specify a time for reopening, so alternate routes are advised.Traffic alert: Jack-knifed semi b...

Drew Sanders, wide receiver depth and storylines to watch in Broncos’ preseason finale vs. Los Angeles Rams

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:52 GMT

For Sean Payton, the Broncos’ preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams is important for a number of reasons — not all of which have to do with what happens on the field.Saturday will not only be Payton’s first time coaching in front of Broncos fans at Empower Field at Mile High since he was hired, but an opportunity for new team members to get a feel for the stadium, locker room and, yes, how to get there.“We all like routine, so once you do it, you’re used to it,” Payton said.Providing another glimpse inside the mind of the detail-oriented head coach, Payton went all the way back to his first season in New Orleans to illustrate the importance of such routine.It was 2006, and the Saints were about to play their first home game of the season when quarterback Drew Brees was stuck in traffic two hours before kick-off. Payton said Brees had to get sheriffs to escort him, but when he arrived at the stadium, his car got stuck in the parking garage. “You can’t ...