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Pritzker vetoes attempt to lift ban on new nuclear energy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — For nearly 40 years, Illinois has had a moratorium on building new nuclear power plants in the state. It looked like the state would lift the ban.Lawmakers sent a bipartisan measure to the governor's desk to do just that, but Governor J.B. Pritzker vetoed it."The governor's veto of my bill was a complete shock to everyone involved," said Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris). "This was a heavily negotiated bill. On both sides of the aisle."The bill would legalize the construction of advanced nuclear reactors, but Pritzker said the language was too vague, and could lead to too many plants being built. JB Pritzker signs Firearms Industry Responsibility Act into law "At the end, it got broadened to just any advanced reactor," Pritzker said. "And so, you know, that's the reason that I had to veto it."Rezin sponsored the bill the governor vetoed. She cited University of Illinois research into micro reactors as the inspiration behind the push. Micro reactors are much smaller,...

5 people bitten by dogs in Manor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 17, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — Five people were bitten by dogs in Manor Thursday morning, one of whom had to go to the hospital, according to Austin Travis County EMS and the Manor Police Department."Some first responders have been unable to exit vehicles due to threats by dogs," ATCEMS tweeted at 9:15 a.m.It said the "group of dogs" were in the area of Arbor Hill Cove between Sugar Bush Path and Bullhorn Acacia pass. ATCEMS sent three ambulances to respond and took one adult to St. David's Round Rock. It said a number of other first responders headed to the area as well.

59th annual Austin Trail of Lights returns Dec. 8-23

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Trail of Lights Foundation announced the dates Thursday for the 2023 Austin Trail of Lights, which will take place Dec. 8-23, according to a news release from the Trail of Lights Foundation.Tickets to the Dec.1 Night Lights Preview Party will go on sale in late September, the news release said. Interesting things to know about Austin’s Trail of Lights Visitors who want to get a first look at the annual event in downtown Austin's Zilker Park can attend the 10th annual Night Lights Preview Party on Dec. 1, the release said. Additionally, Austinites can also participate in the 12th annual Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run on Dec. 2.The Trail of Lights Foundation is singularly committed to ensuring the holiday tradition is accessible to all in the community. General admission is free and open to the public on seven out of the 14 nights, and children under 12 are free of charge for general admission entry, the release said. Austin’s Trail of Lights named one of the...

Rotterdam deli under new ownership, changing name

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Center Stage Deli has been serving the community at 2678 Hamburg Street in Rotterdam for the past 27 years. The deli will continue to be there but under new ownership and with a new name. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Outgoing owner David Kniskern has owned Center Stage Deli for 42 years. It was originally located on Jay Street in Schenectady. He then opened a deli branch in the Proctor’s Theatre Arcade before moving to Rotterdam.Now in his 70s, Kniskern is ready to retire. Two of his longtime employees, sisters Karrie Blake and Tina DeBlase, are taking over the business. Stacks Espresso Bar opening new location in Colonie The sisters have been working at Center Stage Deli since its move to Rotterdam, said Kniskern. As new owners, they'll be keeping the same menu but adding breakfast and will be changing the name to Blake 925 Deli."I'm happy that they're taking it over," said Kniskern. "They're v...

Two arrested on stolen property charges in Troy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two individuals were taken into custody on Tuesday after a resident on Walker Ave reported seeing a heavily damaged truck with a male sleeping inside. Dale Sousie of Troy and Anna Morlock of Watervliet were arrested and arraigned at the North Greenbush Town Court. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the North Greenbush Police Department, responding officers located the vehicle and identified the male as Dale Sousie. Officers located a utility trailer nearby that was found to have been stolen from a sales lot in Brunswick. A woman exited the trailer and identified herself as Anna Morlock.The trailer is valued at around $9,000. Police also located stolen rims valued at over $1,000, reported stolen from a business in Troy. Additional stolen items were located inside the vehicle and trailer.Police say that Sousie had multiple arrest warrants and tried to run away. He was captured and found to have cr...

Funeral procession set for former Fort Ann fire chief

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

FORT ANN, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Friday, first responders around Fort Ann will gather for a procession honoring the memory of former Fire Chief Edward H. Sharrow. Throughout the late morning and early afternoon, a traffic advisory will be in effect as the Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company leads the way through town. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! At 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, the volunteer fire company will be joined by local first responder team members. Following a service, the procession will depart from Carleton Funeral Home in Hudson Falls, heading north along State Route 4 through Hudson Falls and Kingsbury until reaching Fort Ann. Once in the village, the procession will turn west onto Charles Street, South on Catherine Street, and west onto State Route 149. Sharrow will be buried, and honors held, at Fort Ann Cemetery. Kindness rocks brought to Hovey Pond Park Washington County says to expect traffic delays along State...

Review of Christopher Dunn's murder conviction underway, deemed 'high priority'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Prior to stepping down as St. Louis Circuit Attorney, one of Kim Gardner's last actions was filing a motion to vacate the 1991 murder conviction of Christopher Dunn. Several months after Gardner's resignation, the effort to vacate Dunn's conviction is one that new circuit attorney Gabe Gore is following closely. In a recent one-on-one interview with the Missouri Independent, Gore said a review of the case is ongoing and is of "high priority" to his office. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition Dunn has spent 33 years in prison for the 1990 shooting death of Ricco Rogers over a gang affiliation. His initial sentence was life behind bars plus 90 years. Dunn has maintained his innocence in the murder.Gardner believed there was clear and convincing evidence pointing to a wrongful conviction, so she asked the St. Louis Circuit Court to overturn the verdict. As recently as June, Gore filed to withdraw his predecessor’s motion, but on the conditio...

Pet of The Week: Tigger

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Meet Tigger. This sweet boy can be adopted from Gateway pet guardians, and he is truly the sweetest striped boy.Tigger was found abandoned on the side of the road in Washington Park about a month ago. Gateway thinks he’s about a year old. He knows how to sit and gently take yummy treats. Cannabis recall in Missouri: Dispensaries pulling 60K products Also, if you want to help other cats and dogs like Tigger, Gateway is currently having its largest virtual fundraiser of the year, Beyond Rescue. They are trying to raise more than $140,000 in the next 30 hours.You can go to gatewaypets.org for more information on how to donate.

Opinion: Colorado’s affordable housing projects often face an obstacle — litigious NIMBYs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

Everyone likes the idea of affordable housing until it impacts their picture window view. Affordable housing, except in my backyard (AHEIMBY) is the new NIMBY.In Boulder, the Colorado city with the most per capita “In this house we believe…. kindness is everything” yard signs, a group of residents are opposing the construction of a modular home factory near their neighborhood.It’s not just any factory. This unique collaboration between the Boulder Valley School District, Flatirons Habitat for Humanity, and the City of Boulder will build up to 50 affordable homes a year. Modest in size, only 15 to 20 workers will be on site, including volunteers, employees, and students in the school district’s Technical Education Center hands-on career programs.Boulder’s Ponderosa Mobile Home Park will receive the first homes since many current units are flood-damaged, old, unsafe, and energy inefficient. Low-income buyers will receive subsidies to ensure house payments do not exceed a third of the ...

Why do major Pacific storms weaken as they reach Southern California?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

Several powerful storms develop in the Pacific Ocean every year but seem to lose their steam by the time they reach the Southland. With the development of Hurricane Hilary Thursday, KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo explained why many of these Pacific storms, even the ones that reach hurricane status, are such duds by the time they get to us. The tropical systems typically develop south of Baja Californa near the equator, where the water is warmer. "Warm water is what fuels and builds storms into tropical systems," Henry said. Hilary becomes a hurricane, continues track toward California As the systems continue building in the ocean, often tracking parallel to Mexico, the eyes of the storms become well-developed, sometimes reaching hurricane levels. Tropical Storm Hilary is seen shortly before becoming a hurricane on Aug. 17, 2023. (NOAA)Once a storm reaches the cooler waters off of Baja or makes landfall, usually before it reaches California, it quickly diminishes. "Remember, the...