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Johnson versus Vallas: Where the 2 mayoral candidates stand

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

CHICAGO — Monday was the last day for Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas to sway votes in their favor."I know our people work hard in this city," Johnson said. "I want our city to work harder for the people who do the work.""It’s about leadership. It’s about somebody with the experience," Vallas said. "It’s about somebody who is a career public servant and has demonstrated the willingness to make sacrifices for the public good."Recent public surveys give the edge to Vallas, who earlier in his campaign seized on voters' concerns about crime in the city of Chicago. WGN Poll: Vallas leading Johnson in Chicago Mayoral runoff election "We will make all of our communities safer," Vallas said. "We will take the issue of quality schools."Brandon Johnson, a Cook County Commissioner and union organizer, is counting on a get-out-the-vote army made up of the Chicago Teachers Union, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employee...

Eaglet dies after EagleCam shows heavy winds blow nest from tree

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Viewers of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam were heartbroken over the weekend as they watched strong winds from a severe weather system whip a nest holding a newly hatched eaglet out of a tree.The nature livestream captured the moment the nest fell Sunday morning. A mother eagle crouched in the snow-filled nest as it swayed precariously in the wind. A branch snapped, and the nest collapsed as the mother flew backward. The young eagle was later found dead on the ground, the department said in a statement.“I was actually crying,” said Denise Chung, who said she and her kids watched the nest fall in real time. She told The Associated Press it hit her particularly hard because she knew the eagle lost its baby. “I don’t know if it would have hit me so hard if I weren’t a mom.”The nest weighed over 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms) and was over 20 years old, the statement said. The department said heavy snow that fell over the weekend — coupled wit...

New fire safety requirements for animal care facilities in Round Rock

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- Round Rock city council approved changes to the fire safety requirements for dog daycare facilities following a tragic fire in Georgetown in 2021 that left 75 animals dead. Any existing animal care facilities in Round Rock that do not have the proper safety requirements in place will have two years to install the changes. What is required now?The Round Rock fire department proposed changes to the city ordinances to ensure the safety of animals. The Ponderosa Pet Resort, an animal daycare business in Georgetown, caught on fire in September of 2021 and 75 animals died. It was discovered the business did not have a fire suppression system or any overnight staffing. Georgetown changed its ordinances after the fire. Georgetown fire code amendments discussed following deadly pet resort fire Once the amendment is officially adopted at the next Round Rock City Council meeting on April 13, any new animal care company will be required to install a monitored alar...

1 dead after Monday crash on Ed Bluestein

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Travis County EMS says one person died Monday morning after a fiery crash in Northeast Austin.According to ATCEMS, crews were called out to the crash site at 10:08 a.m. on the northbound service road of Ed Bluestein Boulevard. That's just south of Manor Road near LBJ Early College High School.ATCEMS said it was a crash between a vehicle and a fixed object. The person was pronounced dead at the scene, according to ATC-EMS.

Donald Trump set to be arraigned in historic court moment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

By MICHAEL R. SISAK, ERIC TUCKER and WILL WEISSERT (Associated Press)NEW YORK (AP) — An extraordinary moment in U.S. history is set to soon unfold in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday: Former President Donald Trump, who faces multiple election-related investigations, will surrender to face criminal charges stemming from 2016 hush money payments.The booking and arraignment are likely to be relatively brief — though hardly routine — as Trump is fingerprinted, learns the charges against him and pleads, as expected, not guilty. Judge Juan Merchan has ruled that TV cameras won’t be allowed in the courtroom. Trump, who was impeached twice by the U.S. House but was never convicted in the U.S. Senate, will become the first former president to face criminal charges. The nation’s 45th commander in chief will be escorted from Trump Tower to the courthouse by the Secret Service and may have his mug shot taken.Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina said Tuesday that Trump wouldn...

Off the Beaten Path: River Rocks Jewelry and Bead Shop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - For more than a decade, a store in downtown Troy has been serving as a destination for beading enthusiasts in the Capital Region. Whether you're looking for a unique gift or are a jewelry designer in need of supplies, River Rocks Jewelry and Bead Shop wants to be your go-to source. Off the Beaten Path: Morra Designs River Rocks Jewelry & Bead Shop opened in 2008, when sisters Christina and Theresa Albanese took over the business from Dana Rudolph, who relocated to Florida. The shop prides itself on having a large selection of beads and supplies in the area. They offer hundreds of "varieties of semiprecious stones, rock & mineral specimens, fair trade gifts and accessories," all handpicked by Theresa.They offer hundreds of "varieties of semiprecious stones, rock & mineral specimens, fair trade gifts and accessories," all handpicked by Theresa."We’re pretty much one of the only bead shops left in the area,” said Theresa Albanese. Sawtooth Jewelry in T...

Washington County schools on delay after bomb threats

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

WASHINGTON COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Multiple school districts within Washington County will be operating under a two-hour delay on Tuesday. These delays stem from bomb threats made earlier Tuesday morning. You can check closings and delays on News10's website. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Multiple school districts in the area, including Hudson Falls Central School District, Hartford Central School District, and Granville Central School District, say they received bomb threats early Tuesday morning. The schools are in touch with law enforcement, and local police and the Washington County Sheriff's Office are aware of the situation, according to their websites. Other districts are in delay as a precaution.Stick with News10 as more information on the delays and threats become available.

Old Dominion postpones MVP Arena concert

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Country band Old Dominion has postponed its April 14 concert scheduled for MVP Arena. This comes after the band's singer, Matthew Ramsey, was in an ATV accident and fractured his pelvis. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “Unfortunately, I’m not strong enough to make it up onto the bus yet, so we are going to have to push the Albany, NY, Reading, PA, and Bangor, ME, shows," said Ramsey. “We will make it up to you. I’m so sorry."The Albany concert has been rescheduled to July 27. All tickets bought for the April 14 show will be honored on the new date. For those who can't make the rescheduled show, full refunds will be offered within the next 30 days, said MVP Arena. Tears for Fears to perform at SPAC Old Dominion is best known for the songs “Snapback,” “Break Up with Him,” and “One Man Band.” Tickets are still available for purchase on the Ticketmaster website.

St. Louis Board of Aldermen Election happening today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's Election Day on both sides of the river, and this will be a history making municipal election in the city of St. Louis. For the first time in more than 100 years, St. Louis City voters will elect a board of aldermen with 14 members instead of 28.The Mallinckrodt Academy of Gifted Instruction at the Pernod and Hampton Avenues is one of the polling places for the new ward four. This ward race will likely be among the closely watched contests because of the candidates.The number of city wards has been cut in half from 28 to 14. In two of the new wards, incumbents from the old 28 ward structure are squaring off against each other. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW One of those wards is in ward four, where it is Joe Vaccaro ...

Several county ballots include sales tax on recreational marijuana

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Locals are voting on a recreational marijuana tax Tuesday.People in dozens of cities and counties are voting on recreational marijuana taxes Tuesday. This is Proposition M in St. Louis County, and Prop 3 in St. Charles County.This 3% sales tax would be in addition to a 6% state sales tax on recreational marijuana. That was set up in the constitutional amendment legalizing the adult use of the drug.It was approved by voters statewide last November. In St. Louis County, the county government and 35 municipalities are seeking a 3% tax proposition. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW St. Louis County Executive Sam Page has said it would generate more than $3 million a year for county parks, police, and roads. Five municipali...