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Supporters of Twin Cities-to-Duluth rail link still hoping for approval from Legislature

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:24 GMT

A long-sought passenger rail line between Duluth and the Twin Cities still appears closer than ever to reality this year, with both the House and Senate versions of a transportation budget including funding for the service.Advocates of the Northern Lights Express rail project, who have been pushing for years to restore Twin Cities-Duluth passenger rail travel, still say this year is the closest the state has come to funding the line. Estimates have placed the price tag of NLX at $450 million — but Minnesota would only have to chip in 20% of the total, as the federal government would pay $4 for every $1 from the state.As Democratic-Farmer-Labor majority lawmakers prepare their major budget bills, both the Senate and House transportation packages, or omnibus bills, contain funding for NLX. But there’s a key difference between the proposals: The House version calls for $194 million to get the line started, whereas the Senate version calls for $50 million.The amount in the current Senat...

$50K reward offered in search for missing Winona woman

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:24 GMT

WINONA, Minn. — The family of a missing 26-year-old mother of two has offered a $50,000 reward for information that leads to finding her.Madeline Jane Kingsbury (Courtesy photo)Madeline Jane “Maddi” Kingsbury was last seen around 10 a.m. Friday, March 31, by the father of their two children at her Winona home when he left in her van, a dark blue Chrysler Town & Country minivan, according to Winona Police Chief Tom Williams. When the father returned later that day, Kingsbury was not home, Williams said.Law enforcement believe a van similar to Kingsbury’s drove along County Road 12 and Highway 43 between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on March 31, Williams said during a press conference Wednesday.Her disappearance is considered involuntary and suspicious, Williams said, and police are examining all possibilities, including foul play. Her van is believed to have been parked at her residence from 1:30 p.m. onward, and there is no evidence that she left the residence on foot...

Albany County launching 'I Voted' sticker contest

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Albany County is taking steps to increase awareness about elections by focusing on engaging young voters. On Friday, county legislators, the League of Women Voters, and the Board of Elections Task Force announced an "I Voted" sticker contest and new voter legislation. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! To increase awareness about voter rights, legislators are sponsoring a voter disclosure policy that would make it easier for voters to find out about races and the process. The policy change would incorporate QR codes at polling locations so voters can easily access frequently asked questions concerning the vote at hand. The proposal now heads to the legislature's Law Committee for further discussion.The sticker contest will be launched in April and aims to encourage youth involvement in the democratic process. “Our young people are our future voters and the future of democracy,” said Legislator Vicky Plo...

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: April 3-7

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news from this week, April 3 through 7. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Clifton Park holding first-ever restaurant weekThe Town of Clifton Park and the Southern Saratoga Chamber are hosting its first ever Clifton Park Restaurant Week. The event takes place from Monday, April 24 to Sunday, April 30.Miss Adams Diner closes until further noticeMiss Adams Diner, located at 53 Park Street in Adams, is reportedly closed until further notice. The announcement was made on the Miss Adams Diner Facebook page on March 31.Best restaurants in Saugerties, according to YelpIf you’re looking for a place to get some great food in Ulster County, you have quite a few options. These are the best restaurants around Saugerties, according to Yelp.Dave’s Ho...

Arrest made in Schenectady CDTA bus stabbing

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:24 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a stabbing on a CDTA bus. Carlos Prince, 29, of Albany, was arrested on April 7 and charged with second-degree attempt to commit murder, which is a felony. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On March 15 around 7:30 p.m., the victim and a friend were on a CDTA bus on State Street in Schenectady when Prince allegedly began verbally harassing them. Prince is then accused of stabbing the victim with a knife multiple times.The victim had injuries to their chest and abdominal areas, as well as their head. They werebrought to Albany Medical Center.

Suspect pleads not guilty in Janae Edmondson crash

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The man charged in connection with a crash that resulted in a Tennessee teen losing her legs was arraigned this morning in downtown St. Louis. The arraignment fo Daniel Riley, 21, took place inside the Carnahan Courthouse in Division 25.The indictment charged Riley with five counts from the crash, which left 17-year-old Janae Edmondson critically injured. Riley’s attorney, Dan Diemer, entered a not guilty plea for Riley. The St. Louis Circuit Attorney's office had a representative in the courtroom.Riley was not in court, nor did he appear on video for the arraignment. Diemer waived the formal reading of the charges, instead just entering a not guilty plea for Riley. No one from Janae’s family was in court either. Top Story: Fenton clerk recounts terrifying gunpoint robbery and assault The charges against Riley included three counts of assault, one of which is a felony, one count of armed criminal action, also a felony, and one count of driving without a license.Janae...

Man charged in Baden neighborhood murder from 2022

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man accused in a homicide investigation out of St. Louis' Baden neighborhood face criminal charges nearly half a year later. Prosecutors have charged Stefhon Hawkins, 26, with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Ryan Thompson, 33, on Sept. 24, 2022. Trending: Cardinals selling $9 tickets in one-day flash sale Friday Investigators say Thompson was found unconscious in an alley that night and later died from a head injury. It's unclear what caused the head injury, but police say there was no evidence that he was fatally shot. Charging documents were filed in court Wednesday. Hawkins is jailed in St. Louis City without bond. An order of detention was filed in his case Friday, and his next court appearance is scheduled for next Thursday.

A $100,000 salary goes farther in St. Louis than most other cities

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:24 GMT

(SmartAsset) - Seen as a sign of success and financial comfort, a six-figure salary has long been an important milestone for American workers. But the times have changed and $100,000 isn't quite what it used to be, especially as rampant inflation continues to sap the purchasing power of money and push the cost of living higher. In fact, 51% of people who earn more than $100,000 reported living paycheck to paycheck in December 2022 – 9 percentage points higher than a year earlier – according to a recent survey from PYMNTS and LendingClub.To see how much $100,000 is actually worth in different parts of the country, SmartAsset compared the after-tax income in 76 of the largest U.S. cities and then adjusted those figures for the cost of living in each place. For more information on our data or how we compiled our findings, read the Data and Methodology section below.CanvaKey findings $100K goes furthest in Memphis. The city may be known as the "Home of the Blues," but Memphis' low cost ...

Masters Live Updates | Amateur Bennett moves into 2nd place

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:24 GMT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Live updates from the second round Friday of the Masters (all times local):2:10 p.m.Sam Bennett is showing no signs of fading under the bright lights of the Masters.The amateur from Madisonville, Texas is actually moving up the leaderboard at Augusta National.He has put together back-to-back birdies at the 13th and 14th holes to move into second place at 8 under through 32 holes, four shots behind clubhouse leader Brooks Koepka.The 23-year-old Bennett is flirting with the Masters’ 36-hole amateur record of 9 under set by Ken Venturi in 1956. He has four holes left to play in round two.Bennett opened with a first round 68 on Thursday and has continued to stay hot with five birdies and one bogey so far on Day 2. The Texas A&M star has shown impressive accuracy, hitting 92% of his fairways (23 of 25).___1:20 p.m.Brooks Koepka took advantage of the early prime playing conditions at Augusta National, shooting a bogey-free round of 67 to move to 12-und...

Lobby of South Los Angeles LAPD station damaged after man walks in with cart on fire

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:24 GMT

The lobby of a Los Angeles Police Department station in Exposition Park is closed indefinitely after a man walked in with shopping cart lit with flames late Thursday, officials said.The incident occurred around 11:25 p.m. at the LAPD’s Southwest Station, located at 1546 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.A man walked into the station with a shopping cart on fire and the building’s front doors, ceiling and lobby chairs also caught fire, police said.The man ran out of the building in an unknown direction.Los Angeles Fire Department arson units responded to the investigation.On Friday, station officials reported that robbery operations “will be closed indefinitely” because of the damage caused by the fire.“Community members who would like to meet with an in-person officer or detective may visit any local station,” officials tweeted.The lobby area was blocked off Friday morning as a worker assessed the damage caused by the blaze, aerial video from Sky5 showed.No further details about the in...