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Liberty Hill pride proclamation met with boos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:09 GMT

LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) – On Wednesday, the mayor of Liberty Hill officially declared June Pride Month.Amanda Crossland, who lost her son Jaycee to suicide shortly after he came out as gay, said she’s been speaking closely with the mayor about this.“I promised him after he died I would do everything I can to make sure this doesn’t happen to someone else,” she said. “To make sure people like him know they have support.”The proclamation reads as follows:Whereas, Liberty Hill is a Loving, Wholesome and Family-centered community; and Whereas, Liberty Hill is an inclusive and supportive community; and Whereas, We value all of our citizens because of the unique and precious nature of all of God’s children; and Whereas, We oppose hate, abuse, discrimination or bullying of any person, Now Therefore, I, Liz Branigan, as Mayor, do proclaim the month of June as Pride Month in Liberty Hill, in harmony with the larger community of the United States.The meeting room was packed with people part...

Officials weigh in on the possibility of losing Rensselaer County’s only Maternity unit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:09 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Both healthcare and government officials are now weighing in on St. Peter’s Health Partner’s decision to shut down the labor and delivery unit at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Because then Rensselaer County would lose its only maternity unit.When the closure was announced, The Family Life Center staff were shocked, including Doula and Child Birth Educator Sarah Reed.“This was a huge blow yesterday when we heard about it,” Reed said. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Reed has been supporting mothers across the Capital Region at various facilities.“Albany Med, Bellevue, St. Peter’s…and Burdette is by far the place with the most options,” Reed said.That’s because more opportunities exist to use a doula or a midwife during childbirth. Mayor Patrick Madden of the City of Troy said closing the only maternity unit in Rensselaer County will limit accessibility.“Removing services from a community only creates more ...

St. Louis Cardinals fans sound off on team’s dismal season  

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Some St. Louis Cardinals fans leaving Busch Stadium on Wednesday were shaking their heads in disgust. A team notorious for its winning ways dropped another heartbreaker by giving up a two-run lead in the 9th inning and then allowing three more runs to the visiting San Francisco Giants in the 10th frame.“Couldn’t be much more disappointed,” said Jim Bullatto, a St. Louis Cardinals fan.He said he is hopeful the team will make some front office changes quickly.Kelly Goersch attended the game and agreed. St. Charles County man admits hiding camera in bathroom to record children “There’s no unity, there’s no togetherness," she said.Several fans pointed to the retirements of Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols last season as a reason for the team’s disappointing season this year. The St. Louis Cardinals have a 27 – 42 record, the worst in the National League.“We get into the later innings, and the people that we expect to excel, just don’t,” said Archie Masterson, a St. Louis Ca...

More I-55 lane closures due to bridge repairs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - MoDOT closed more lanes along Interstate 55 Wednesday as part of the ongoing major bridge work across 13 bridges. The entire project is expected to wrap up in 2025, but drivers are feeling frustrated with traffic backups."The quickest way that I can get to 55 North is to travel just all through residential," said Cody Baker. "That's a minimum of a five- to seven-minute slowdown any time I need to go north."He said finding an open on-ramp to get onto I-55 is a daily challenge."Bridge work always is something that is going to be challenging for us because it requires pulling all of the cars off of that bridge," said Jen Wade, area engineer for MoDOT.She said the five miles of construction are necessary for the repairs to bridges. Man died holding apartment door closed as sister fled shooter, police say "Bridges have a lifespan. Just like any structure. They're out in the elements all day long, all year long," Wade said. "They're exposed to heat and cold, free...

900 local businesses benefiting from a $4.5M city grant

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A multi-million dollar grant is hoping to help the city transform its local business socioeconomic status.Lots of sites and sounds filled the streets of St. Louis on Wednesday. From walks down the street to visiting different venues, The Grove in Forest Park Southeast neighborhood was one of those spots, filled with locals.“This is really about community,” said Dave Rosenthal, general manager at Grace Meat + Three.Rosenthal said the past five years that the restaurant has sat on the corner of Tower Grove Avenue, they've helped the neighborhood transform.“There were really just a lot of bars … these days there’s a lot of great restaurants that are down here in St Louis," he said. Man died holding apartment door closed as sister fled shooter, police say Thanks to the help of the city, some extra funding is helping 900 local businesses. According to senior vice president of the Neighborhood and Community Transformation, Lance Knuckles, this is a necessary step in the city...

Taco Bell fined for violating California gift card laws

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:09 GMT

Fast food chain Taco Bell was ordered to pay thousands for allegedly denying customers the right to cash out gift cards valued at less than $10.The complaint was filed on behalf of the district attorney’s offices in Ventura, Los Angeles, and Sonoma counties.The ruling ordered Taco Bell Corporation and its subsidiary, GCTB LLC, to pay $85,500 for violating California’s gift card law, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.According to Civil Code 1749.5, the owner of a gift card with a balance of less than $10 can obtain a refund from the merchant if they do not wish to spend the remaining balance.The settlement terms state that Taco Bell will pay $45,000 in civil penalties, $30,500 in investigative costs, and $10,000 to the California Consumer Protection Prosecution Trust Fund.“Gift card redemption laws ensure that large corporations do not profit, at the expense of the consumer, off unspent dollars that consumers cannot or do not wish to use at that retailer,” sa...

Antioch interim city manager will take a new job

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:09 GMT

ANTIOCH – Acting City Manager Forrest Ebbs announced in an email to the City Council on Wednesday that he has accepted a position as Modesto’s deputy city manager.With a population of 219,000, Modesto is the largest city in Stanislaus County and the 19th largest city in California, nearly double the size of Antioch.Ebbs worked for the city of Antioch for more than eight years as community development director, and most recently was acting city manager, a title he held since March 17. With 23 years of experience in planning, community development and public administration, he was tapped to fill in after City Manager Cornelius Johnson was placed on leave that same day.While in Antioch, Ebbs has overseen Building and Code Enforcement Divisions and manages the city residential property portfolio, among other executive assignments.The interim city manager confirmed that his official last day will by July 14. But because of previously scheduled vacations, his last day at work will be June...

‘I’m having a panic attack’: Ex-Antioch officer charged with assaulting handcuffed man during traffic stop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:09 GMT

ANTIOCH — In the latest scandal to engulf the city’s beleaguered police department, a former Antioch officer has been charged with assaulting a handcuffed man during a July 2022 traffic stop, court records show.Matthew Nutt, who was fired from the Antioch Police Department over the same incident, was charged Tuesday with a single misdemeanor count of an officer unnecessarily assaulting a person. Video released Wednesday shows Nutt kick and punch the man multiple times while he was handcuffed. Nutt has not yet entered a plea but is scheduled to do so on July 18.The charge stems from a July 1, 2022 traffic stop in which Nutt and a second officer knocked the man to the ground then pulled him into the car while attempting to arrest him on an outstanding warrant. The second officer has been identified in police records as Sgt. Joshua Evans, who is under administrative investigation for repeated use of racist slurs and other offensive communications, including one where Evans ...

Nevada Legislature approves deal for Oakland A’s Las Vegas ballpark

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:09 GMT

The Oakland A’s cleared an important hurdle Wednesday in their quest to receive $380 million from Nevada taxpayers as the state Legislature approved the deal late Wednesday and sent it to the governor for his signature.The state Assembly’s 25-15 vote and acceptance by the state Senate clear the path for the team to fulfill its vision of a $1.5 billion, 30,000-seat ballpark on the Vegas strip, though Major League Baseball still must approve the A’s move.“I am really excited to make memories with my daughter and see other families make memories with their kids – and where tickets start at $12,” Assemblymember Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod, a Democrat said at Wednesday’s proceedings of a possible A’s stadium.With its latest votes, the deal will finally the desk of Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo, who has helped lead the effort to lure the As to Las Vegas.The A’s have all the momentum, not from the team having won seven straight baseball games but from this cu...

Three-alarm fire burning at San Jose storage facility, explosions reported

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:09 GMT

(KRON) -- A fire burning at a Public Storage facility in San Jose has been upgraded from two alarms to three alarms, the San Jose Fire Department confirmed on Wednesday evening. The Public Storage is located on Blossom Hill Road at Cottle Road. Video of the fire shows a massive amount of smoke and flame billowing from the structure. Tesla involved in ‘major injury’ vehicle collision in Santa Clara Roads in the area are closed and traffic is delayed. People are being advised not to drive over fire hoses and to obey all directions from fire crews and police officers. There are no injuries and everyone is accounted for, fire officials confirmed.Fire officials also said there have been reports of audible explosions from the facility. In video from the scene, "popping" sounds could be heard emanating from the blaze. Traffic conditions in the area are described as "bad."The San Jose Police Department is also on the scene and advises motorists that Blossom Hill Road is being impacted in ...