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Homeless advocacy group says many families living in cars

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:42:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There are thousands of people who are experiencing homelessness across the City of Austin, but not all are living in tents or under a bridge-- some are living in their cars."I lived in my car for two years," said Tony Carter, who was on a visit to Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center.Carter is not the only person in Austin who turned to a car for shelter, many parking lots and parks around Austin have become popular places to park and live.If you drive to the entrance of Barton Springs Pool on the Azie Morton Drive side, you will see cars lining the parking lot and many of them are being used for shelter.A woman who visits the park frequently tells us people have been camping in their cars for months without any enforcement, she hopes they can get some help, but she does have safety concerns."It would be nice to see a policeman here," said the woman, who said her car was broken into while she was visiting the pool.While some people choose to live in their cars and trav...

St. Paul Mayor Carter: Brace for ‘one of the roughest pothole seasons that we’ve ever had’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:42:20 GMT

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter told business leaders to brace for rough driving this spring — maybe even the worst road travel in recent memory.“Our potholes are talking to us right now,” said Carter, addressing members of the Greater St. Paul Building Owners and Managers Association in a conference room of the downtown DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on Monday afternoon. “We’ve had one of the roughest winters ever. We’re expecting probably one of the roughest pothole seasons that we’ve ever had.”It’s not just the capital city that is suffering from visibly pockmarked roads — potholes nearly as large as manhole covers have emerged across Minneapolis and the metro suburbs, as well — but the mayor’s recommended fix is one that will take buy-in from state lawmakers, a potential uphill climb considering competing priorities.The mayor’s administration has said that tripling St. Paul’s local sales tax to 1.5% could rai...

Children’s Theatre Company artistic director Peter Brosius will leave the theater in 2024

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:42:20 GMT

Longtime Children’s Theatre Company artistic director Peter Brosius will leave the theater at the end of its 2023-24 season.Brosius, 71, joined the company in 1997. During his tenure, he produced more than 187 productions, championed more than 70 new works, served more than 5 million children and community members and championed equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.“I have loved every moment of my time here,” Brosius said in a news release. “I couldn’t be prouder of this team and the work we do every day. It has been an honor and a privilege to be an advocate for young people, for their intelligence, their dignity and their agency. I have been filled with endless joy and hope for the future by their enthusiasm and their optimism.”Under Brosius’ leadership, CTC moved “A Year with Frog and Toad” to Broadway in 2003 and earned three Tony nominations. That same year, CTC was named the No. 1 children’s theater by Time magazine. Also during his time, CTC more than doubled i...

Rensselaer County declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:42:20 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rensselaer County issued a state of emergency on Monday due to the winter storm. It takes effect at 8 p.m. Monday until further notice.County offices are currently scheduled to be open on Tuesday, but officials said updates will be provided as they become available. Motorists are advised to drive carefully as the weather changes. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! NEWS10 meteorologists said to expect a high impact, long duration storm. Snow will begin around midnight and will be wet and heavy. Strong wind gusts will lead to blowing snow and potential power outages.For the latest forecast updates, follow the NEWS10 radar and also stay up to date on any Closings or Delays and local Snow Emergencies.

Ballwin standoff ends; suspected shooter in custody

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:42:20 GMT

BALLWIN, Mo. - A standoff in Ballwin has ended with a woman who police claim had flourished a gun and fired shots at officers during a pursuit.According to Officer Mark Reckert, a spokesman for the Ballwin Police Department, the standoff happened in the 100 block of Cascade Terrace Drive.Around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Ballwin police attempted to conduct a traffic stop for a woman accused of brandishing a gun earlier that day. The woman did not stop and sped off. Reckert said officers did not follow her. Top story: Hermann officer dead, 1 injured after Sunday shooting Another Ballwin officer saw the vehicle around 1:30 p.m. and again tried to pull the driver over. The woman did not step and pointed a gun at a responding St. Louis County police officer.Reckert said the woman drove to a home on Cascade Terrace, but began firing a police who were following her. At least one Ballwin officer returned fire. No injuries were reported.Shortly after 6:20 p.m., Officer Adrian Washington, a spo...

Broncos retaining LB Alex Singleton with three-year deal on first day of negotiating period

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:42:20 GMT

Denver spent a good chunk of Monday adding offensive pieces to its roster.It also found time to retain one of its core defensive players.The Broncos agreed to a three-year contract with linebacker Alex Singleton, the team’s leading tackler in 2022, getting him back in the building and ensuring that his status as a free agent lasted only a matter of hours.Singleton’s deal is worth up to $18 million and comes with $9 million guaranteed, a source confirmed to The Post.The California native arrived in Denver a year ago on a one-year, minimum salary deal but established himself quickly as a viable option at linebacker and core special teams player, too. Both Josey Jewell (four games) and Jonas Griffith (foot) missed time over the course of the season, and Singleton turned himself into a virtually every-down player. He finished the season with 163 tackles, most by a Denver defender since 2007.At the NFL Combine, general manager George Paton said the franchise would “love...

Broncos make offensive line overhaul priority No. 1 with free agent additions RT Mike McGlinchey, G Ben Powers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:42:20 GMT

George Paton minced no words at the NFL Scouting Combine.“Obviously, we need to upgrade the offensive line,” the Broncos general manager told reporters in Indianapolis two weeks ago.So when the NFL’s two-day negotiating period opened Monday morning ahead of the official start to the new league year and free agency period Wednesday, Paton and Denver got right to work.The Broncos threw major resources into their offensive front line, agreeing to long-term contracts with former San Francisco right tackle Mike McGlinchey and former Baltimore guard Ben Powers, league sources confirmed to The Post.McGlinchey is receiving a five-year contract worth up to $87.5 million that comes with $50 million guaranteed, while Powers can earn up to $52 million over his four-year contract and gets $28.5 million guaranteed, sources told The Post.The salary cap ramifications were not immediately clear — Denver entered with more than $32 million in cap space for 2023, seventh-most in the NFL — but the...

Some celebrities notably absent from the Oscars' In Memoriam tribute

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:42:20 GMT

It is typically the most somber part of the Academy Awards ceremony: the In Memoriam tribute to notable entertainers who have died over the past year.On Sunday night, John Travolta was visibly choked up as he walked on stage to the song "Hopelessly Devoted to You" by Olivia Newton-John, Travolta's "Grease" co-star who died of cancer in August 2022. "Since tonight is a celebration of the work and the accomplishments of our community in this past year, it is only fitting then that we celebrate those we’ve lost, who’ve dedicated their lives to their craft, both in front of and behind the camera, through their immeasurable contributions," a visibly emotional Travolta said. "Each of them left an individual and indelible mark, that shared and informed us, they’ve touched our hearts, they’ve made us smile, and became dear friends, who we will always remain hopelessly devoted to.” Photos from the 2023 Oscars: red carpet, ceremony, and more The spotlight then shined on Lenny Kravitz who pl...

Hospital seeks public's help identifying female patient found in Los Angeles County

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:42:20 GMT

Hospital staff hopes the public can help identify an adult female patient in Los Angeles County. Officials at LAC+USC Medical Center said the woman, who was admitted on Mar. 10, was found on South Ditman Avenue and Olympic Boulevard in East Los Angeles. The nature of her injuries or illness was not disclosed due to patient privacy rules.She is described as approximately 35 years old, 5 foot 3 three inches tall, weighing around 135 pounds, with an average build, brown hair and eyes.  Unidentified female patient seen in a photo provided by LAC+USC Medical Center Mar. 13, 2023.Officials are searching for the woman’s family or acquaintances. Anyone with information on the patient’s identity is asked to contact Daisy Rivera, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LAC+USC Medical Center Department of Social Work at 323-409-3754. 

Bank collapses: What is moral hazard, and does anyone care anymore?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:42:20 GMT

"Moral hazard" is a well-established economic concept that basically says if there are no consequences for bad corporate behavior, there's no incentive for companies to change their ways.That was the stink that followed the bailout of banks after the 2008 financial crisis. Once businesses become "too big to fail," they can pretty much do as they please, engaging in the same risky behavior.While the collapse of Silicon Valley and Signature banks is nowhere close to the severity of the earlier mess, it once again places us in the unfortunate position of the government stepping in to keep the peace and make depositors whole. Silicon Valley Bank seized by FDIC in largest bank failure since 2008 It could be argued that this outcome was all but assured in 2018 after then-President Donald Trump signed into law a bipartisan bill deregulating financial firms. Trump called this "a great day for America."It wasn't.What the 2018 regulatory rollback did was relieve financial firms of much of t...