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Williamson County voters to weigh in on nearly $1B+ roads, parks bond

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:42 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 10, 2023WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Williamson County voters will have a say in November on nearly $900 million's worth of roads and parks projects included in a bond election.The bond package will be divvied into two propositions. The first will ask voters to decide whether to issue $825 million in bonds on road projects, while the second concerns $59 million allocated to parks improvements.County officials estimate that, if approved by voters, the two bond propositions won't lead to an increase in the county's debt service tax rate of $0.1339 per $100 of valuation, according to a county release.The bond election comes after the Williamson County Commissioners Court first approved a citizens bond committee in late March. The committee met six times between March and June to evaluate the need for bond elections and which projects should be included for consideration. The committee did recommend calling fo...

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter unveils 3.7 percent tax levy increase — and a plan to buy every city resident’s medical debt

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:42 GMT

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter on Wednesday proposed keeping property taxes fairly flat for owners of median-value houses — and buying $100 million of medical debt citywide.Before a crowd of onlookers at Highland Bridge, Carter unveiled an $820.5 million budget proposal for 2024 that would increase the city’s property tax levy — the sum total of all taxes collected from property owners — by 3.7 percent. Owners of median-value houses likely would see little difference in their property taxes, and some could see a decrease of about $26, due in part to large commercial and industrial properties gaining value at a faster clip in the era of same-day home delivery.The total property tax levy would be $208.5 million, or $7.4 million more than this year’s levy, which is $201.1 million.Among additional offsets against “runaway inflation,” the mayor noted the state Legislature increased local government aid to St. Paul by $8.8 million, restoring state a...

St. Thomas sports available to stream in 2023-24

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:42 GMT

Fans of University of St. Thomas sports will be able to stream the school’s Summit League events this season on their computers, phones and televisions on a subscription basis.Through a partnership with Midco Sports, Summit League volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, softball and baseball will be able to stream. Cost is $9.99 a month or $79.99 for an annual plan.St. Thomas also announced that the football team, which plays in the Pioneer Football League, will have its 2023 games streamed, as well. Details will be released in “the upcoming days,” the school said. Tommies men’s and women’s hockey will continue to be streamed through FloHockey and BTN+.The school’s Summit sports will be available through the Midco Sports Plus app on tablets, TVs and computers. Additionally, the app and its content will be available on AppleTV, Fire TV and Roku devices.“The relationship with Midco represents an exciting next chapter for St. Thomas and the Summi...

Tenant advocates to hold "know your rights" meeting following Harbour Point Gardens code violations investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:42 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Tenant advocates coming together to answer questions following public outcry over evacuated Harbour Point Gardens residents in Troy.Deputy Mayor Chris Nolan confirms there’s been an increase in calls to code enforcement since the Harbour Point story broke. As NEWS10 has reported, more than 130 tenants came home to an emergency evacuation order June 22 issued by Mayor Patrick Madden following multiple code enforcement visits to the complex, resulting in dozens of violations. Since then, a majority of the tenants remain displaced from their apartments while the owner makes repairs, but the tenants have taken to city council saying the landlord is still demanding rent. "Rent is due. The idea is that we are providing shelter," said Jay Friedman, the owner's rep for 182 Delaware LLC, during the July 20 investigative hearing. Friedman referring to resident accommodations at an area motel. "This is costing us three times the amount of what people are paying in rent,"...

Runaway parolee search in Glenville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:42 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A parolee is on the run after Glenville Police were called for a domestic violence incident on Spring Road in Glenville. Officials have not identified the runaway at this time. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Authorities say the suspect was on parole in connection to a prior domestic violence case. The suspect reportedly fled into a wooded area on Spring Road upon police arrival.Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

Warrensburg man arrested on fraud charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:42 GMT

WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Warrensburg man has been arrested following a fraud investigation, according to police. John Blydenburg, 73, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Investigators from the Warren County Department of Social Services determined that between October 2017 and September 2022, Blydenburg had reportedly submitted inaccurate Home Energy Assistance Program applications, neglecting to list a person living with him. As a result, he received $11,042.93 in HEAP benefits that he was not lawfully eligible for, and now faces the following charges:Charges6 counts of first-degree offering a false instrument for filingThird-degree grand larcenyThird-degree welfare fraud NYSP: Halfmoon man arrested for trying to hit juveniles with car Blydenburg was arraigned in Queensbury Court and released with a pending future courtappearance.

Woman fatally shoots husband over alcohol-fueled threat in St. Francois County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:42 GMT

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. - A woman fatally shot her husband early Thursday morning in response to an alleged alcohol-fueled threat in St. Francois County, authorities say. Investigators say Jackie Lynn Baldwin Jr., 43, was found shot inside a home in the 2500 block of Missouri Route H near Farmington. He was shot as part of a domestic violence situation. Baldwin died after several gunshot wounds, though he allegedly threatened to kill his wife while under the influence of alcohol, according to the St. Francois County Sheriff's Office. Calling out the Court: Missouri family battles jury summons for son who can’t serve According to a news release from the sheriff's office, "Her belief that he intended to follow through with his threat was bolstered by the fact that he had told her multiple times throughout the evening that he was going to kill her, and his long history of domestic assaults of not only herself, but of former domestic partners, as well." After the shooting, Baldwin a...

Man charged for breaking into estranged brother's Florissant home, stealing items

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:42 GMT

FLORISSANT, Mo. - A man is behind bars after he allegedly broke into his estranged brother's home in Florissant and stole several high-cost items. Prosecutors have charged Tyrus Middleton, 25, with first-degree burglary, stealing (in excess of $750) and property damage in the investigation. Calling out the Court: Missouri family battles jury summons for son who can’t serve According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, the burglary happened on July 27. The victim stated that Middleton unexpectedly arrived at his home and started banging on the windows. A short time later, he kicked the front door multiple times and kicked down the back door to enter the home. Per court documents, Middleton used a pot from the kitchen stove to push the victim and his girlfriend out of his way and began rummaging through the home. He reportedly took off with several high-cost items, like a TV and two PlayStation 4 consoles, in addition to personal paperwork. Close Thanks for s...

Man who impersonated search-and-rescue official sexually assaulted hiker, Boulder County sheriff says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:42 GMT

A man impersonating a search and rescue official sexually assaulted a woman near Nederland in Boulder County in late July, the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.The suspect, later identified as William Tidwell, 50, of Northglenn, was arrested Monday, and investigators believe he may have assaulted for victims.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Naked trail sexual predator suspect nabbed after chase in mountain foothills of Jefferson County west of Denver Crime and Public Safety | Adams County homicide suspect was days away from serving jail time in sexual assault case Crime and Public Safety | Suspect arrested in Denver sexual assault case, police ask for public’s help in ongoing investigation On July 25, a woman was hiking near Caribou Road and Forest Service Road 505 outside Nederland when an unknown man driving what she described as a “search and rescue vehicle” wearing a green shir...

Opinion: Are Colorado parents vaccine hesitant post COVID or just behind?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:42 GMT

It’s back to school. Are your kids vaccinated? Equally important, are the other kids vaccinated? Under Colorado law, students in grades k-12 must be vaccinated for chickenpox, diphtheria, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, pertussis, polio, rubella, tetanus, and whooping cough unless parents seek a medical, personal, or religious exemption.Unfortunately, the percentage of kindergarteners and older students who are fully vaccinated has declined over the past couple of years. Only 88% of kindergarteners were up to date on their shots in the 2022-2023 school year, down from 5.2% from the last school year. There was a 2.2% decrease in vaccination rates among all school-aged kids over that time. Older students were less likely to be vaccinated than they were in 2018.Sadly, whether because of procrastination or vaccine hesitancy, the decline in vaccination rates increases the probability of an outbreak. For people to achieve group-level immunity for measles, which is highly transmissible,...