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City Council to vote on purchasing former Salvation Army Downtown Center for $15M

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:54:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin City Council will consider purchasing the former Salvation Army Downtown Center at the Nov. 9 city council meeting to continue providing “critical” homeless services in the area, according to a memo. The former shelter is located downtown at Red River St and will cost the city just over $15 million if they decide to acquire the retail space, per the memo.  MORE: City of Austin could reopen downtown Salvation Army homeless shelter The Salvation Army Downtown Center opened in 1988 and was the only shelter downtown dedicated to serving single women experiencing homelessness. In Feb. 2023, the Salvation Army announced it would close the shelter, saying it could “no longer continue to offer the level and quality of care their brothers and sisters need at the facility,” according to a press release. Austin City Council voted in June to establish a year-long lease of the property from the Salvation Army for $1.2 million to bring back beds lost wh...

Girls soccer state quarterfinal: Andover edges Eagan in shootout

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:54:42 GMT

When her team needed her most, Skylyn Jorgenson was there Tuesday night.The senior forward scored Andover’s first goal on a shot from around 35 yards out early in the second half, then after two scoreless overtimes, she got the shootout started with another goal as the fourth-seeded Huskies held off fifth-seeded Eagan 2-1 (4-1 in penalty kicks) in a Class 3A girls soccer state quarterfinal at a cold and rainy White Bear Lake Area High School North Campus Stadium.“I’m just glad my team pushed through with all we had,” said Jorgenson, whose team (12-4-2) advances to face the winner of today’s quarterfinal between top-seed Edina (19-0) and unseeded St. Michael-Albertville (12-6-1), scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Farmington High School.That semifinal matchup will begin at 8 a.m. next Tuesday at U.S. Bank Stadium.“She’s quite the player,” Huskies coach Tracey Griess said of Jorgenson. “She’s been on our squad since she was a freshman. Unfortunately, she was hurt at the beginning ...

Trick-or-treating hours for Halloween in the Capital Region

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:54:42 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Halloween is right around the corner on Tuesday, October 31. Some municipalities in the Capital Region have designated trick-or-treating hours, while others do not. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Here’s when kids can go trick-or-treating in certain cities, towns, and villages on Halloween. If you're looking to bring your children to a trick-or-treating event rather than neighbors' homes, there are some options below as well. Albany: No designated hoursSchenectady: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.Troy: No designated hoursRotterdam: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.Saratoga Springs: No designated hoursCity of Amsterdam: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Town of Amsterdam: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Johnstown: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Gloversville: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Ballston Spa: No designated hoursClifton Park: No designated hoursCohoes: No designated hoursTown of Colonie: No designated hoursEast Greenbush: No designated hoursGlens Falls: No designated hoursRensselaer: ...

Fort Edward man sentenced to 10 years for sex crimes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:54:42 GMT

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Ford Edward man will serve ten years in state prison for criminal sexual act in the first degree. Robert Keech was also sentenced to three years for sexual abuse in the first degree, which will run concurrently. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Keech attempted to have sexual contact with a child under 13 and restrained the child in the course of conduct. In a separate incident, he is accused of forcing himself onto a victim he invited into his apartment.Keech was also ordered to serve 20 years of post-release supervision upon release from prison.

Fine dining fundraisers to support Chapman Museum

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:54:42 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Fans of local history have a chance to support its future with a glass of something tasty in hand. In November, two downtown Glens Falls staples host events supporting the Chapman Museum based around wine, chocolate, and fine dining. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The fundraising starts out on Thursday, Nov. 9, at SUNY Adirondack's Seasoned restaurant at 14 Hudson Ave. The student-operated restaurant is hosting "A Finer Experience" at 6 p.m., offering fine cuisine paired with wines from the Lake George Wine Outlet. The next day, Friday, Nov. 10, it's the Queensbury Hotel's turn for something decadent. The hotel will host a wine and chocolate tasting from 5:30 to 8 p.m., featuring more than 20 stations serving wine, food, and other artisanal offerings."We are delighted to offer these events, which highlight several of our region’s wonderful wine and food producers and vendors, and celebrate our area...

St. Louis named among 'high-risk areas' for porch pirates

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:54:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The holidays are right around the corner, and there's a good chance you might be expecting some packages with gifts at your front door. New research reveals you might want to be extra careful with your deliveries in St. Louis. Home security company Vivint recently released a report on porch pirates, naming "high-risk areas" and offering prevention strategies. Vivint analyzed the prevalence of porch pirates through a rating system coined the porch pirate index (PPI). A research team looked at search volume data for terms like “package stolen,” “package lost,” and “package theft” within America's most highly populated 100 cities. ‘Basketball Wives’ star Brittish Cierrah Williams sentenced to prison The PPI data confirmed that St. Louis had the highest search volume for those three terms per 100,000 residents among the nation's 100 largest cities. Within its key takeaways, Vivint says, "St. Louis has the most porch piracy among the 100 most populated U.S. cities." That m...

Missing man's body found near I-255 in Bethalto

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:54:42 GMT

BETHALTO, Ill. -- The Madison County Sheriff’s Office confirms to FOX 2 that a missing man was found dead Tuesday. Jeremy Spears body was discovered near I-255 and Culp Lane. He had been missing since October 20th.The Madison County Sheriff's Office and the Madison County Coroner's Office are conducting a death investigation. Riverbender.com reports that the body was found at around 11 a.m. close to the highway near the woods.A search party was organized to help find the body. His family says in several statements on social media that they are grateful for the love and support over the last few days.

Opinion: Preserve the splendor, with a Dolores River Canyon Country National Monument

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:54:42 GMT

As the mayor of Grand Junction, I have the privilege of representing the largest community on Colorado’s Western Slope. Our city, the place I grew up in, is surrounded by awe-inspiring beauty defined by public lands.Our neighbors have long been the stewards of these lands, which are as diverse as they are breathtaking and which hold a tapestry of natural wonders, cultural treasures, and a rich historical legacy. Grand Junction is a gateway to these special lands and we welcome visitors from the world over.Today, I write to you, my fellow Coloradans, and to our statewide elected leaders with an impassioned plea to support protecting the northern portion of the Dolores River Canyon Country as a national monument. Taking this step will preserve a magnificent place, it will bolster rural economies of western Colorado, and it will conserve a trove of cultural, historical, and natural treasures for generations to come.The Dolores River Canyon Country, which includes public lands in ...

43-year-old Ethiopian restaurant on East Colfax seized for unpaid taxes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:54:42 GMT

Africana Restaurant & Cafe has closed after 43 years, as a result of unpaid taxes and is now in the possession of the state of Colorado, according to a notice hanging on its door this week.A notice of public sale by the order of the Executive Director Colorado Department of Revenue states that the restaurant owes $24,734 worth of unpaid taxes. When properties are seized, they are typically auctioned off to recover the amount due. Josh Rosenblum with the city’s Department of Finance previously told The Denver Post that this process is usually a last resort.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Colorado restaurateur opening four dim sum and dumpling spots Restaurants, Food and Drink | Spinelli’s opening 2nd deli in longtime Congress Park market Restaurants, Food and Drink | Spam Musabi, Loco Moco: Hawaiian BBQ chain opens 5th Colorado location Restaurants, Food and Drink | Ex-Burger King in Five Points availa...

Arrest made in South L.A. hit-and-run that killed bicyclist

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:54:42 GMT

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a gruesome hit-and-run that killed a man who was riding a bicycle in South Los Angeles on Tuesday.Felipe Avalos, 66, was taken into custody in Compton and booked on a charge of gross vehicular manslaughter, according to LAPD.The collision happened at about 8:45 a.m. Tuesday morning in the area of Broadway and 117th Street.Investigators say the driver of an older model Chevy van ran over the bicyclist and dragged him for approximately one mile before the victim became dislodged at the intersection of Broadway and El Segundo Boulevard. The driver of the van kept going.The crime scene at 117th & Broadway after the fatal collision. Oct. 24, 2023. The victim became dislodged from the van at El Segundo Boulevard and Broadway, LAPD said. Oct. 24, 2023. The LAPD provided this photo of a van believed to be involved in an Oct. 24, 2023, hit-and-run.The crime scene at 117th & Broadway after the fatal collision. Oct. 24, 2023. The LAPD prov...