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Transgender lawmaker in Montana faces censure or expulsion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:16 GMT

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican leaders will vote Wednesday on censuring or expelling lawmaker Zooey Zephyr, a transgender state representative who has been silenced in the House since last week after telling colleagues that if they voted for a bill to ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender children they would “have blood on their hands.”On Tuesday night, Zephyr tweeted a letter she received from House leaders informing her of the plan to consider disciplinary action against her during Wednesday's session.“I’ve also been told I’ll get a chance to speak," Zephyr tweeted. "I will do as I have always done — rise on behalf of my constituents, in defense of my community and for democracy itself.”Montana’s House speaker canceled Tuesday's floor session without explanation, the latest development in a standoff over whether Montana Republicans will let the lawmaker from Missoula speak unless she apologizes for her remarks last week on a gender-affirming care ban...

Overnight severe weather threat brings hail, wind risk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Our next threat of severe weather arrives tonight, not much more than 24 hours after yesterday's severe storms.Tonight's severe storms risk comes along an incoming cold front diving in from the north. The highest risk currently appears to be in our northern tier of counties, where hail, wind damage and an isolated tornado will be possible.Slight risk (2 out of 5) of severe storms in northern counties late Wednesday night into early ThursdayAll severe modes will be possible with initial development (8PM-12AM) before primarily turning more into a wind concern as the line progress further south.Primary concerns Wednesday night will be large hail and damaging windsA few storms may linger early Thursday morning before clearing by early afternoon. Dry skies and comfortable temperatures will briefly fill in late Thursday through midday Friday before our next risk of severe weather arrives. Saturday night storms bring tennis ball size hail to Hill Country A separate stor...

Austin Energy online utility payment glitch lasted 4 months

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Energy customers using the city’s “Digital Self Service” system to pay their utility bill online may have run into website malfunctions this past fall and winter. City records reveal the payment system failed intermittently for four months – from September through mid-January – sporadically hampering an unknown number of customers trying to settle their utility accounts. Are some Austin seniors paying a utility fee they don’t have to? During the timeframe of the website malfunction, the city also took in hundreds of thousands of dollars each month in late payment fees, according to records obtained by KXAN through the Texas Public Information Act. It is possible some customers who faced payment website malfunctions were also hit with late fees, but it isn’t clear how many because the city said it didn’t track that data.A spokesperson for Austin Energy, which handles utility billing, said they would waive the late fee for customers who felt they couldn’t pay ...

Renovated carousel coming to Austin with horses honoring Carol Burnett, other Texans

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A handwritten letter from Carol Burnett greenlighted part of a project to revive an old Texas carousel coming to Austin. The Magistery, a 1917 carousel from San Antonio, last went 'round in 1980—over 50 years ago. It's getting new life in Austin with plans to reopen later in 2023. How Austin became the ‘Live Music Capital of the World’ Carousel owner Damon Jones said his vision for the remodeled carousel was to inject some Texas life into it with horses honoring famous Texans. One of those horses will be modeled after Carol Burnett and her legacy. The idea for the Carol Burnett horse came with the carousel. Jones said he inherited a letter from her team in support of earlier carousel restoration work. "So I sent her a letter," he said. "Because you write her a letter—that's how you communicate with Carol Burnett...via the Postal Service—then I did not get a reply." After a second letter, he got a handwritten letter from the famed actress last September. Jones said ...

ACC hosting job fair for students

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Community College said it will host a job fair for its students Wednesday.ACC said 50 employers will attend the ACC's All Majors Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Building 1000 of ACC's Highland Campus on 6101 Highland Campus Dr.According to the college, some employers will be looking to hire students for jobs and internships during the fair. The college asked students to register on ACC's student employment web system before attending the fair.

5 things to know this Wednesday, April 26

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- We're halfway through the week, everyone. Happy Wednesday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, today will bring the best rain chances of the week. This morning's sunshine will give way to more clouds. Periods of rain will file in during the second part of the day. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! An Albany midwifery is accused of destroying COIVD vaccine vials. This is among a recent series of cases brought against people across the U.S. who allegedly committed fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, comedian Ilana Glazer is set to perform in North Adams come August. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning. 1. Albany midwifery accused of destroying COVID vaccine vialsEmployees and the owner of a local midwife practice are facing federal charges over allegedly running a fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine clinic. This is among a recent series of cases broug...

Three arrested following traffic stop in Warren County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:16 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three people were arrested after a traffic stop on I-87 near northbound exit 18 on Tuesday on drug and firearm charges, according to the Warren County Sheriff's Office. Michael Fonda (26, Queensbury), Josephine Sabo (26, Lake George), and Nicholas Reynolds (30, Lake George) each face charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Deputies say they stopped a car on Tuesday around 10:35 p.m. for having an unreadable temporary license plate. Deputies say upon investigation, they found a loaded Smith and Wesson and narcotics inside the car.Fonda and Sabo Charges:Second-degree criminal possession of a weaponReynolds Charges:Second-degree criminal possession of a weaponSeventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance All three suspects were held in police custody. They will be arraigned later Wednesday morning.

Crews responding to fire at 'Three Kings' pub in University City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:16 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - Multiple emergency crews are at the scene of a three-alarm fire at a University City business.Our Nissan Rogue Runner Nic Lopez reporter captured footage of the 'The King's Public House' located on the 6300 block of Delmar Boulevard, where smoke can still be seen coming from the building as the departments continue to fight the flames. Top Story: Mushroom hunter discovers human remains in Pevely Crews from Ladue, Pattonville, and St. Louis City got the call around 3:30 a.m. So far, the cause of the fire has not been reported as the investigation is openDelmar is also closed on both sides and drivers are urged to take alternate routes.There are no signs of injuries. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Driver shot and killed, 3 injured, crashes into vacant house trying to avoid gunfire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One man is dead, and three others are hurt after the truck they are in is shot at, then crashes into a vacant home overnight in south St. Louis. The case is being investigated as a homicide. Police told FOX 2 the pick-up driver was shot in the face or neck area before the truck crashed into the house. At this point, police don't know much about the shooter.Police rushed to the scene at Chippewa Street and Nebraska Avenue a little before 11:30 p.m. We're told the original response was for a "shots fired" call, but then more details unfolded. Officers shared that four people were in a truck driving on Chippewa, when someone started shooting at the vehicle. The driver started reversing to try and get away. He then knocked over a stop sign and fire hydrant before crashing into the vacant home. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

'Gateway to Innovation Conference' taking place today in downtown St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:25:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The 16th Gateway to Innovation Conference is Wednesday in St. Louis. More than 1,400 information technology workers will attend.The conference allows IT industries in the region to explore ways to grow manufacturing, finance, and global commerce. St. Louis' largest technology focused conference runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday in downtown St. Louis. This St. Louis restaurant has the best soul food in Missouri, food writers say Proceeds from the program will go towards scholarships and grants for St. Louis area organizations invested in technology.