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Austin City Council: police department data, EMS labor contract

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council meets Thursday, Sept. 14. Here's some of what KXAN is watching. EMS labor contractThe Austin Emergency Medical Services Association (AEMSA) has voted to approve a new labor agreement with the City of Austin. The agreement will be voted on by Austin City Council on Thursday.According to Selena Xie, president of AEMSA, members voted 93% in favor of the contract with a majority (65%) of its members voting. EMS union votes in favor of new labor contract, City Council to vote Thursday “The City and AEMSA grew to understand and appreciate their respective priorities over the negotiation process, eventually coming to an agreement that focuses on retention that both believe will begin to address long-standing critical staffing shortages,” the city said in a statement before the union vote.Read more on the EMS contract here. Other previously covered itemsClosing loophole that allows windowless apartment bedroomsCity council considers expediting expansio...

Gophers football vs. North Carolina: Keys to game, how to watch and who has edge

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

MINNESOTA at NORTH CAROLINAWhen: 2:30 p.m. CT SaturdayWhere: Kenan StadiumTV: ESPNRadio: KFAN, 100.3 FMWeather: 82 degrees, clear skies, 6 mph east windBetting spread: North Carolina, -7Records: Ranked 20th in the nation, North Carolina is after beating South Carolina 31-17 in Charlotte and edging Appalachian State 40-34 in double overtime. Minnesota is 2-0 after it barely beat Nebraska 13-10 and out-muscled Eastern Michigan 25-6.History: The first matchup between the two programs and its two head coaches — Mack Brown and P.J. Fleck.Key matchup: UNC quarterback Drake Maye vs. Gophers defense. Maye is considered a Heisman Trophy candidate and one of the top five prospects in next year’s NFL draft; he will test a Minnesota defense that has been among the top statistical units in the country for the past few years.Who has the edge?Gophers offense vs. North Carolina defense: Minnesota is the only team in the nation to pass more than 40 times in a game (Nebraska) and rush for more than 5...

Canajoharie PD hosting women's self-defense classes

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

CANAJOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Canajoharie Police Department will host women-only self-defense classes coming up in October. Three classes will be held at Canajoharie High School, located at 136 Scholastic Way, on October 5, 12, and 19, each from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! To register, you can email Officer Peruzzi at [email protected]. Spaces are limited, and donations are accepted.According to the Canajoharie Police Department, each class will build off the last, and participants must attend all classes. The classes will teach basic self-defense to offer options that can educate and empower women.

'Taste of Downtown' debuts in Troy

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Downtown Troy Business Improvement District is reimagining Troy Restaurant Week. 'Taste of Downtown' features bars and coffee shops in addition to eateries. 'Taste of Downtown' began on Monday, September 11 and runs through Sunday, September 17. As part of the weeklong event, enjoy specials for a price of $20.23 at participating restaurants.The Ruck518 CraftBootleggersDonna’sTwisted FiddlerWhiskey PickleBard & BakerMcAddy's PubLa Capital TacosBrown’s BrewingRyan’s WakeTara KitchenMexCocinaStack’s Espresso BarOrgana Juice BarCafé EuphoriaEl DoradoMuddaddy FlatsPataconiaTatu Tacos and Tequila is located at 100 Congress Street in Troy. As part of their special this week, they're opening up their entire menu.“The first half [of the week]... it's any of our taco plates with rice and beans and a dessert for the $20.23 and then for Friday and Saturday were shifting to the rest of the menu which are our platos grande, which are our large plates, with a dessert...

Several overnight shootings in St. Louis City

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One person is dead, and two juveniles are hurt after a series of shootings overnight in the city of St. Louis. Two others were also shot in the violence.At this point, police have told FOX 2 that nobody is in custody in connection with any of the shootings. The police also shared that they don't believe any of the shootings are connected, even though three of them happened within about a half hour of each other and two of the scenes were only a block apart.Police got the first call just after 9:45 p.m. They rushed to a scene on Minerva in north St. Louis which turned out to be a homicide.We're told when officers arrived, they found one male shot outside. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police explained that the victim in the case was in his late teens to early 20s. HHomicide detectives have been called in to take over this investigation. Father of teen killed in crash wants more transparency from police About two hours later, police rushed to another shooting scen...

Overturned truck blocking I-70 WB lanes, crews responding

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Major backups are taking place on Interstate 70 Thursday morning. Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter is flying over the area, located on I-70 westbound on the Blanchette Bridge, where an overturned trash truck can be seen blocking the far left lanes and dangling over the bridge. Cardinals announce Wainwright farewell plans, including concert and ceremony Crews are continuing to respond to the crash. There is no word on the cause of the crash and so far, no injuries have been reported.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Plea deal in death of Desmet High School Football coach happening today

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis man agrees to a plea deal in the carjacking death of a Desmet High School football coach in 2017.30-year-old Kurt Wallace pleaded guilty in federal court to several charges linked to the shooting death of coach Jaz Granderson. Wallace admits to four carjackings, including the one where he shot Granderson. He's the seventh person convicted of the crimes. Cardinals announce Wainwright farewell plans, including concert and ceremony As part of the plea deal, both sides agree to recommend a sentence of 60 years in federal prison. Wallace's sentencing is set for December 12.

MSD Rate Commission making final recommendation on rate hike proposal today

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS - MSD is getting closer to a decision on plans to raise sewer rates.The MSD Rate Commission has had 14 public hearings on the proposal. They'll make their final recommendation to the MSD Board of Trustees Thursday night. Father of teen killed in crash wants more transparency from police MSD wants to spend nearly $1.65 billion to improve the system. The rate hike could nearly double the average monthly bill.

Driver crashes into parked car in Hamilton Heights neighborhood

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A driver crashed into a parked car early Thursday morning in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood of north St. Louis.That crash happened around 2:00 a.m. on Wells and Hamilton Avenues. Cardinals announce Wainwright farewell plans, including concert and ceremony The car rolled over, but the driver was not hurt.

1 person dead after head-on crash in Cedar Hill

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - One person is dead in a two-car head-on crash in Cedar Hill.The crash happened along Highway B and Simpson Hill Drive at around 6:30 p.m. Two people in one of the cars ran away. Father of teen killed in crash wants more transparency from police Police put up a drone to try to find the suspects. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.