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WCSO teams up with federal law enforcement to stop fentanyl-related deaths

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:04 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Williamson County Sheriff's Office said its detectives are working with local and federal law enforcement agencies for its Central Texas Task Force Overdose Investigation Team. ‘It can and has destroyed families’: Travis County fentanyl deaths more than double between 2021, 2022 In a social media post, the WCSO said it will work alongside the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Homeland Security, National Guard, as well as local law enforcement agencies to investigate overdose deaths in the county as the fentanyl epidemic continues through Central Texas.WCSO said it has also teamed up with Texas Against Fentanyl and A Change for Cam to spread fentanyl awareness and education across the area. Mother’s loss leads to overdose awareness bill going to Texas governor’s desk The roots of both organizations stem from parents that lost a child to fentanyl poisoning. Efforts from those parents have now led to a bill potentially being signed into law that ...

Fourth of July fireworks, events in the Twin Cities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:04 GMT

Find your local Fourth of July celebrations from festivals to parades to fireworks here:AftonThe Fourth of July parade (www.aftonparade.com) will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday along Main St. After the parade in the Town Square Park there will be music, food and a bounce house.Apple ValleyFreedom Festival started Wednesday with fishing at the Cobblestone Lake fishing pier. Friday at 5 p.m. is the Dancin’ and Cruisin’ Classic Car Show at the Apple Valley American Legion 1776 and the Michael Monroe concert in Kelley Park is at 6:30. Root Beer will be served at 12:30 Saturday at the Apple Valley Senior Center. The carnival will be hosted from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday through Monday and until 10 p.m. Tuesday at Johnny Cake Ridge Park East. On Monday a petting zoo, food and games will be in the park at the same time.Tuesday kicks off with the Fun Run, either two or five miles, at 8 a.m. outside the Apple Valley Community Center. The parade starts at 1 p.m. on the corner of Firesi...

What the Timberwolves have to work with as free agency begins, and who they could potentially sign

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:04 GMT

The Timberwolves continue to maneuver their way around a tight salary-cap situation heading into NBA free agency, which opens Friday at 5 p.m.The team waived Taurean Prince on Wednesday ahead of his contract guarantee date. The Timberwolves still have difficult decisions ahead, such as what to do with Jordan McLaughlin, the current backup point guard who struggled last season upon his return from a calf injury. McLaughlin is due $2.3 million this upcoming season. Should they waive the guard, the Wolves could sign a player for less than that figure, freeing up a touch more cap space.The Wolves can use all the space they can get to add quality players while remaining below the luxury-tax threshold.Should the Wolves waive McLaughlin and Nate Knight, who they could potentially then re-sign for minimum deals, they would have nearly $18 million in space below the luxury tax with four open roster spots. The Wolves only have to fill three of those.A likely candidate to occupy one of those r...

Council support for proposed cell tower

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:04 GMT

By Nikki JamiesonSunny South NewsCoalhurst town council will be issuing a letter of concurrence for a proposed cell tower on 1 Street.Rogers Communications wants to build a 41-metre self-support cell tower at 5300 1 Street in Coalhurst. The property is privately owned, and they entered into a lease agreement with the property owner.Schedule 8 – Telecommunications Antenna Siting Protocol – of the Town’s Land Use Bylaw dictates the procedure for the installation and modification of telecommunication, radio communication and broadcasting antenna systems within the town’s boundaries. Approval for the installation, as per the Radio Communication Act, will be from the federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).Previously, during their regular March 21 meeting, council had passed a motion to instruct the CAO to request Rogers hold an open house regarding the cell tower installation at 5300 1 Street in Coalhurst. An open house was held on May 8 at the Coa...

Clinton Bishop takes on new role as Mayor of Barons

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:04 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsThe Village of Barons has a new mayor.Following the June 5 by-election where Clinton Bishop was elected as a councillor, an organizational meeting was held on June 13 where council determined Bishop would move into the role of mayor.Bishop said up until now, he has not held any elected positions within government. However, Bishop works for the provincial government’s Alberta Health Services as a project coordinator with medical affairs. The Calgary-based role moves the needle forward on critical projects from ARP implementation to recruitment of acute care coverage providers, and more.With roots in Barons, known colloquially as “the wheat heart of the west”, Bishop also owns a Vancouver-based business called susGrainable.“We up-cycle spent grain from the brewing industry into a high fibre, high-protein flour, which goes into a line of consumer-ready baking mixes that we sell through major grocery chains.”Following the resignation of Ed Weistra as Mayo...

No timeline yet on start of Highway 3 twinning

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:04 GMT

By Trevor BuschSunny South NewsTwinning another stretch of Highway 3 in southern Alberta is set to get underway in 2023, but Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter wasn’t able to provide any specifics on the immediate timeline.In Phase 1, 46 kilometres will be twinned between Taber and Burdett. The overall project – full twinning from border to border – is being proposed in eight phases to limit cost factors and avoid disruption to people that live and work along the route.“We’re excited about Highway 3, starting in 2023 between Taber – Burdett,” said Hunter. “I’m really excited about that.”Exactly when construction is set to get underway is more of a question mark, according to Hunter.“Not shovels in the ground yet. But it’s imminent.”For Highway 3, the province has seven other phases to complete the twinning, including Phase 2 (10 km – Highway 3X/Coleman bypass), Phase 3 (15 km – east of Seven Persons to Medicine Hat), Phase 4 (47 km – Blairmore to east ...

ValleyCats offering free tickets to teachers and graduates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:04 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Tri-City ValleyCats announced they will be celebrating the end of the school year with a teacher appreciation event. The team will offer complimentary tickets to educators and 2023 graduates for two of their upcoming games. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Teachers and graduates from any level can request free tickets to the ValleyCats games scheduled for July 5 and July 6 by filling out a form on the team's website. Requested tickets can then be picked up at the stadium's Will Call booth on the nights of the games. For both games, the ValleyCats will be hosting the Empire State Greys at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, located at 80 Vandenburgh Avenue in Troy. You can reach the ValleyCats box office by calling (518)629-2287.

Suzie from ‘Stranger Things’ coming to Cobleskill

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:04 GMT

COBLESKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Gabriella Pizzolo, best known for playing Suzie Bingham on the Netflix show “Stranger Things,” is making an appearance at the Immortal Championship Wrestling event in Cobleskill. The event is set for July 8 at 6:45 p.m. at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Pizzolo, a Schenectady County native, will be signing autographs and taking photos with people. Autographs and photos will each be $30. If you get both, it’ll be $50.On “Stranger Things,” Suzie is Dustin’s girlfriend and appears in seasons 3 and 4. The two of them sing the theme of “The Neverending Story” in season 3. Pizzolo is also known for their work in “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin,” “Butterbean’s Café,” “Beaches,” and “Brain Dead.” 99 Restaurant in Clifton Park permanently closes The Immortal Championship Wrestling event, titled "Immortal Things 4," will also feature former WWE superstar Lince Dorado. Tho...

Severe storms popping up near St. Louis Thursday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The Heat Advisory continues for today into Friday for top temperatures that may reach over 100 degrees in Missouri. However, scattered storms in Illinois will cut down on the heat in areas east of St. Louis. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here This is the batch of storms we are tracking for around lunchtime Thursday. The storm will roll across our northern and northeastern counties as this complex makes a turn to the southeast.Several clusters of strong to severe storms are forecast to drop for Iowa into central and then southern Illinois today into tonight. These storms may bring damaging winds, hail and even a tornado threat to the St. Louis area. Some of them may start to pop up at around midday Thursday. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the area until 5 p.m.The extreme heat will continue to be an issue in Missouri Friday and more storms are expected in Illinois, with St. Louis right in the middle of it all. I cannot rule out additional...

Prosecutors: Accused Ladue burglar in country on expired visa

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Chilean national in the country on an expired visa is accused of breaking into a Ladue home with others and stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of property.According to a probable cause statement filed by the Ladue Police Department, the crime occurred on June 9 in the 2100 block of Warson Road.Police claim Jonathan Andres Vejar-Caro, 31, and others forced their way into a residence. They stole jewelry, purses, watches, accessories, and a Taurus revolver, with a total value exceeding $25,000. Neighbors upset over smelly home with rats and insects in Fenton Ladue police did not say when or how they came to arrest Vejar-Caro. Authorities also did not indicate if the other suspects were taken into custody.The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Vejar-Caro with second-degree burglary, stealing - $25,000 or more, and stealing - firearm. Due to his visa status, Vejar-Caro remains in custody without bond.