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Austin Police warn public of someone 'impersonating an APD Chief'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department has received reports claiming a caller "was impersonating an APD Chief" who was demanding payment of a fine, fee and/or warrant, the agency said on social media on Tuesday.APD officials said it will never call anyone asking for money. Police added call recipients should report fraudulent calls to Austin 311 or by calling 512-974-2000.Here are a few things you should know if or when you receive a fraudulent call:Phone numbers can be spoofed to appear as if it's coming from a government entityIf you're told you have an arrest warrant, ask for the name of agency and look it up by phone number/email for validation of who the call is fromAPD said it will never call and demand a payment of any kind, including a fine, fee and/or warrantDon't share personal informationDon't call or email the phone number and/or email provided by the callerWhen in doubt, ask for the caller's identity with the agency they're claiming to be withIf that verification...

Travis County details next steps in hospital-based violence intervention pilot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:32 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video at the top of this story shows KXAN’s morning headlines for Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023.TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Travis County officials said Tuesday they hope to have a contract in place by spring 2024 to begin work on its two-year hospital-based violence intervention program [HVIP] pilot.Travis County Commissioners Court passed a resolution in March directing the county's Health & Human Services division to develop a proposal related to the creation of the pilot. That hospital-based intervention program will exist within the county's larger community intervention system, officials added.County officials have allocated $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act dollars over the two-year timespan to help provide "safety planning, services, and trauma-informed care to violently injured people," with many of those identified as boys and men of color, per Travis County documents."The idea is to create a warm linkage to someone so that they can then continue ...

2024 Treasure Hunt medallion patches are now on sale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:32 GMT

The 2024 Treasure Hunt medallion patches are now on sale at treasure-hunt-shop.square.site/.The person who finds the medallion in the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt automatically wins $2,500. You can also win another $2,500 if you have all the clues, which can be found either in the Pioneer Press or at TwinCities.com. Additionally, if you have the registered patch — which can be purchased on this site — you can win an extra $5,000.Please note that your patch will be automatically registered upon purchase, but you must buy it before Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. To be eligible to win, you must have a registered patch in your name, and sharing patches is not allowed. If you are buying more than one patch online, be sure to add each hunter’s name to the purchase so they are registered.Good luck and happy hunting.

Janice Rettman, former Ramsey County commissioner known for her frugality on public spending, dies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:32 GMT

In her 30 years on the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners and the St. Paul City Council, Janice Rettman became known for her frugality, often casting the sole “no” vote on the county board against major public initiatives such as the county’s purchase of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant in Arden Hills.At the same time, she embraced public transit and affordable housing efforts, serving for years as chair of a regional initiative to launch a second round-trip Amtrak train between St. Paul and Chicago.Ramsey County Commissioner Janice Rettman, center, greets voters at Roseville Area High School on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, during DFL precinct caucuses. (Callie Schmidt / Pioneer Press)“A ‘no’ vote is sometimes absolutely a ‘yes’ vote for the people,” said Rettman, in her signature Texas drawl, explaining to a reporter in 2017 that her commitment to saving every penny of tax dollars she could was intended to tamp down property ta...

Sex offender pleads guilty to child pornography offenses

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Washington County sex offender pleaded guilty to child pornography charges on Monday. Kevin Smurphat, 35, of Whitehall, faces a minimum of 15 years and up to 40 years in prison. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Smurphat admitted that while he was on parole, he uploaded depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct onto a file-hosting service. He also distributed and received child pornography in a group chat.Smurphat also faces a maximum $250,000 fine, and a term of post-release supervision of at least five years and up to life. Upon release from prison, he will again be required to register as a sex offender.

Schenectady man sentenced to 20 years for drug, gun charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 28-year-old Schenectady man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for drug and firearm crimes. Ramel Gulley admitted to having 2,035 grams of heroin-fentanyl mixtures, which he intended to distribute. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In addition to pleading guilty to the drug charges, Gully admitted to possessing four firearms to protect his proceeds and drug trafficking business. Gulley made $12,625 in drug proceeds. The case was investigated by the FBI's Capital District Safe Streets Gang Task Force.

Police search for missing woman in Fort Edward

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:32 GMT

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is searching for a vulnerable 68-year-old with Alzheimer's. Jayne Bouder, 68, was last seen on Mechanic Street on Tuesday morning. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police believe Bouder is on foot and say she was last seen wearing a brown jacket, gray sweatshirt, a multi-colored neck gator, dark pants, and brown hiking boots. Bouder is described as 5'7'' and 160 lbs. She has gray hair and blue eyes.Police say she should be wearing a Project Lifesaver bracelet on her right wrist and may travel to Queensbury. Anyone with information about Bouder should contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office at (518) 747-4623 or dial 911.

Advocates call on Hochul to sign non-compete bill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--From fast food workers to medical professionals, non-compete agreements impact a wide variety of industries. At a press conference on Tuesday, Senator Sean Ryan said most workers don’t realize they sign them."But even if they do realize it, there is no ability to negotiate. It’s either you sign it or you don’t get the job," said Ryan.According to Ryan, these types of agreements make it hard for employees to leave their jobs for better opportunities elsewhere."So the worker is left with only bad decisions—you can pack up and move to a different geographic area, you can find a brand new job in a brand new field, or you can just stay with the current employer."Advocates say this leads to wage suppression and prevents competition, creating higher costs for consumers. However, the Business Council argues this bill will ultimately hurt the economy if it gets signed into law."When you impose a piece of legislation like this, you make it very difficult for some indust...

Dunkin' opens next generation stores in Schenectady County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:32 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two next-generation Dunkin' stores are now open to the public. The two locations at 1125 Duanesburg Road in Rotterdam and 6030 Duanesburg Road in Duanesburg are offering special deals and giveaways to guests while supplies last. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The celebration in Rotterdam is scheduled for Wednesday, November 298, from 10 a.m. to noon. Franchisees Natasha, Miguel, and Nicole Teixeira will present a $3K check to Things of My Very Own, Inc. in partnership with the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation. The nonprofit organization provides crisis intervention services to at-risk children and those impacted by extensive abuse or neglect. The Duanesburg store will hold its ceremony on Thursday, November 30, from 10 a.m. to noon. Deals and giveaways at both locations include $10 gift cards, a special VIP offer, and a chance to spin a prize wheel to win merchandise. Market 32 purchases form...

Driver strikes woman, shots fired during weekend fight in Florissant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:32 GMT

FLORISSANT, Mo. - Two women are behind bars after a violent weekend fight in Florissant, which reportedly escalated to gunshots and another woman being struck by a car. St. Louis County prosecutors have charged Destiny Sanders, 22, and Daisha Proudie, 26, with two felonies each in connection with the fight. U.S. Steel idles steelmaking at Granite City Works ‘indefinitely’ According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, it all unfolded last Friday during an argument at a Florissant home. Investigators say Sanders and her partner were involved in a physical fight, which Proudie attempted to break up. Sanders eventually left the house. Proudie and her wife then went outside to check if Sanders was leaving the area. After exchanging words, Sanders allegedly drove her car at Proudie and her wife, striking the latter. Per court documents, Proudie briefly jumped on and off the hood of the car, then Sanders tried to drive away. After that, Proudie allegedly pulled out a gun and fired sh...