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Chicago mayor’s race pits progressive against moderate Dem

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:39 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Voters in Chicago were choosing a new mayor on Tuesday as two candidates with contrasting views on issues including crime, taxes, schools and investment in policing competed to lead the heavily Democratic city, the country’s third-largest. The race pitted former Chicago schools CEO Paul Vallas, a moderate Democrat endorsed by Chicago’s police union and major business groups, against progressive Brandon Johnson, a former teacher and union organizer backed by the Chicago Teachers Union. They advanced to the runoff after finishing ahead of current Mayor Lori Lightfoot in a February election, making her the first incumbent in 40 years to seek reelection in the city and lose. The contest has centered on the increase in violent crime during the COVID-19 pandemic and soaring property taxes. With polls closed in the evening, Tuesday’s results also could have implications for Democrats nationally ahead of other elections, including mayoral races in cities suc...

Popular UT West Campus bar Cain & Abel's moving to new location soon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:39 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 4, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Cain & Abel's, the popular West Campus bar and restaurant near the University of Texas, is entering its final month at the corner of 24th Street and Rio Grande Street. Student housing proposed on site of West Campus bar Cain & Abel’s According to a project plan filed with the City of Austin, the land where the Texas Longhorns bar stands is expected to be turned into student housing high-rise. Bleyl Engineering filed the project plan along with 24 RG LLC to develop on the site of at 2313 Rio Grande St.However, the bar won't be moving too far away.Cain & Abel's management told KXAN Tuesday the bar is moving to 907 W. 24th Street, which is about two blocks away from the current location.Management said April 28 is the last day in the original location. Cain & Abel's is tentatively expected to reopen at the new location sometime in May.A City of Austin applicatio...

How many arrests has DPS made since it began its partnership with Austin Police?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Department of Public Safety upped patrols in Austin on March 30 as part of a partnership with the Austin Police Department to address APD's staffing shortage.Below is a breakdown of the incidents DPS was involved in as part of the Austin Violent Crimes Task Force from March 30 through April 3, according to the department's communications office. 1,570 traffic stops765 citations15 crash investigations52 felony arrests31 misdemeanor arrests6 stolen vehicles recovered11 firearms seized174 grams of cocaine seized 40 grams of heroin seized127,415 grams of methamphetamine seizedAccording to the Travis County Sheriff's Office, from March 30 - April 2, DPS booked 61 people compared to APD's 222. The same report shows that DPS booked seven people with possession of marijuana under two ounces - but they were booked with additional charges. Criminal defense attorney Rick Cofer addressed concerns about the number of low-level drug arrests by DPS. Hear from him tonight...

Texas flies past Air Force 7-1 behind three homers, great pitching

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The No. 21 Texas Longhorns hit three home runs and took care of business against the Air Force Falcons on Wednesday in a 7-1 win at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. Third baseman Peyton Powell hit a 2-run homer to kick things off in the first inning, and then Rylan Galvan hit an RBI triple later in the frame to give the Longhorns an early 3-0 lead. MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersTexas tacked on three more runs in the fourth inning, two coming on a Dylan Campbell homer to left field. The Longhorns added their last run on a Galvan home run in the fifth. Galvan finished the game 2-for-3 with a home run, triple, a walk and two RBIs. Campbell also had two hits for Texas.Ace Whitehead picked up his fourth win of the season on the mound for the Longhorns. He allowed one run on four hits in four innings with a strikeout and two walks. He faced 17 hitters and threw 54 pi...

Kenta Maeda strong before leaving with trainer in loss to Marlins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:39 GMT

MIAMI — For the first five innings of Tuesday night’s game, Kenta Maeda couldn’t have looked much better.In his first start since Aug. 21, 2021, Maeda cruised through five innings of work, his only blip a home run to right fielder Avisail García in an outing that was shades of 2020 Maeda.But his dominant return was interrupted in the sixth inning when, after allowing a single to Jon Berti, the veteran right-hander started shaking out his arm, prompting Rocco Baldelli and trainer Nick Paparesta to immediately spring out of the dugout.That was the end to a promising night for Maeda, who was a tough-luck loser on Tuesday at loanDepot Park as the Twins fell 1-0 to the Marlins, who got a brilliant start from reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara.Twins hitters went quietly against the ace, who threw a complete game and allowed just three hits. Trevor Larnach was the Twins’ first baserunner, beating out an infield hit in the fourth. He walked in a later plate appea...

Applications for Love Your Block grants open in Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Community members in Albany once again have the opportunity to lead efforts to revitalize their neighborhoods. Applications are open for the second annual Love Your Block grant program. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The program is funded through Johns Hopkins University and offers grants ranging between $500 and $2,000 to homeowners in historically underserved neighborhoods, including Arbor Hill, North Albany, Sheridan Hollow, West Hill, and the South End for minor front façade improvements. Officials said the program empowers community members to lead positive change."But it takes a concerted effort on the part of everyone in our community, and that sense of pride and that sense of ownership can lead to truly transformative things happening block by block in our city, and that's what this program is all about," Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said.Thirty-five repair projects were completed through the...

Dozens of sports balls donated to local schools

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local elementary schools received a special delivery on Tuesday. More than 180 sports balls that were collected during the month of March for the annual Capital Region Heart Ball were dropped off at Pine Hills and Giffen Memorial Elementary Schools.The goal of the donation is to promote activity and exercise in children during Move More Month. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "There's an awful lot of proof that there are benefits to physical activity -- 60 minutes a day -- benefits young people tremendously from all sorts of ailments and problems that pop up later," Mercedes Benz Center General Manger Peter Connolly said. According to the American Heart Association, physical activity can also improve students' brain function, academic performance, and relieve stress.

Election results: Voters cast ballots in Missouri & Illinois

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:39 GMT

Hundreds of items are on the ballot across the two states. The vote on Tuesday will determine marijuana taxes in Missouri, the composition of school boards, and the fate of numerous candidates.In the newly redrawn wards of St. Louis City, voters will elect aldermen. Redistricting has reduced the total number of wards from 28 to 14.People in dozens of cities and counties are voting on marijuana taxes for recreational use. This year's legalization of cannabis for adult use allowed municipalities and counties to tax it. This is Proposition M on the ballots in St. Louis County and Proposition 3 in St. Charles County.The amendment to legalize marijuana in Missouri imposed a 6% state sales tax and authorized local governments to impose an additional 3% sales tax. Voters will decide whether the additional tax will be added to sales.Sam Page, the executive of St. Louis County, stated that it would generate over $3 million annually for county parks, police, and roads.

$20,000 reward offered for young mother who disappeared in Antelope Valley

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:39 GMT

A $20,000 reward is being offered in the search for a young mother who disappeared after driving away from her home in Los Angeles County in 2015.Monique Figueroa, 27, was last seen leaving her Littlerock home to visit the Florence area on May 19, 2015, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Her father was the last person to see her drive away from their residence on the 7200 block of East Avenue U-12 around 4 a.m.Her disappearance is being investigated as “suspicious” and as a possible kidnapping, said LASD. Investigators also said there is a strong likelihood that foul play was involved.Monique Figueroa is seen in photos provided by her family.Monique Figueroa is seen in photos provided by her family.Monique Figueroa is seen in photos provided by her family.Monique Figueroa is seen in an old flyer distributed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.Monique's daughter was 2 years old at the time and family members said she would never abandon her.“She’s a g...

Growing Belushi Goes Global for Third Season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:39 GMT

We talked with Jim Belushi ahead of the third season of Growing Belushi as he looks to take the brand international. The third season will also be the biggest run for the series yet with Discovery doubling the order to six episodes after a 30% jump in rating from Season 1 to 2. It makes sense, there are plenty of things to talk about in the cannabis industry at the moment, both foreign and Domestic. Belushi told L.A. Weekly should things go well, they have the footage for a couple more episodes.Some regulars who will be tagging along and making appearances on this season’s tale of survival and expansion include Dan Aykroyd, cousin Chris and Larry Joe Campbell. Belushi is excited. “We’re on Wednesday night! And we are following Moonshiners. So it’s like, grab your illegal whiskey and grab your legal weed and it’s go for the evening,” Belushi told L.A. Weekly. “Third season, it’s going a little more national and global. I’m really taking it from the little flow...