Auto workers escalate strike, walking out at Ford’s largest factory and threatening Stellantis
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:07:10 GMT
DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union significantly escalated its walkout against Detroit’s Three automakers, shutting down Ford’s largest factory and threatening Jeep maker Stellantis.In a surprise move Wednesday night, 8,700 members left their jobs at Ford’s Kentucky truck plant in Louisville.And Thursday morning, union President Shawn Fain hinted at further action against Stellantis. “Here’s to hoping talks at Stellantis today are more productive than Ford yesterday,” Fain wrote on X, formerly Twitter, without saying what might happen.Ford’s truck plant makes heavy-duty F-Series pickup trucks and large Ford and Lincoln SUVs, hitting the company’s most lucrative products. The vehicles made at the plant generate $25 billion per year in revenue, the company said in a statement.Fain said in a statement that the union has waited long enough “but Ford hasn’t gotten the message” to bargain for a fair contract. “If they can’t understand that after fou...Cafe Tola broken into, burglarized in Logan Square
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:07:10 GMT
CHICAGO — A restaurant was burglarized in the city's Logan Square neighborhood.The incident happened at Cafe Tola around 5:05 a.m. Thursday in the 2400 block of North Milwaukee. Surveillance video from the restaurant captures the offender breaking the front door and stealing a register.Police said the offender then fled on foot in an unknown direction. It is unknown how much money was inside the register.No injuries were reported and no one is in custody. CPD: Des Plaines man charged after shooting at police in Englewood Area Five Detectives are investigating.One of two brothers expected to plead guilty in fatal shooting of Chicago officer
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:07:10 GMT
CHICAGO -- One of the two brothers accused in the fatal shooting of Chicago officer Ella French will be court today and is expected to take a plea deal. Eric Morgan, 25, is expected to plead guilty to several felonies in exchange for a seven-year prison sentence and his cooperation. Prosecutors said Morgan's brother, Emonte Morgan who is also in his 20s, killed officer French and shot her partner Carlos Yanez in the summer of 2021.When their SUV was pulled over in Englewood, Eric and another woman followed the officers' orders, but prosecutors said Emonte refused to get out of the car and a struggle ensued. Former NFL player Sergio Brown arrested in San Diego on murder warrant of mother Emonte is accused of shooting both French and Yanez. French died from her wounds and Yanez was critically injured but recovered from his injuries. Another officer returned fire hitting Emonte twice. The brothers have been held in custody since their arrest and Emonte has been charged with murder a...Person hit, killed near Airport Boulevard, Oak Springs Drive
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:07:10 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A person was pronounced dead after being hit by a vehicle in east Austin early Thursday morning, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. ATCEMS said in a social media thread an adult was pronounced dead on the scene of an auto-pedestrian crash near the intersection of Oak Springs Drive and Airport Boulevard. The Austin Police Department responded to the crash around 6:20 a.m. APD said the driver stayed on the scene. APD said southbound Airport Boulevard remains shut down during the investigation.Williamson County sees success in recruiting South Korean companies to Central Texas
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:07:10 GMT
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Williamson County will continue to focus on bringing new South Korean factories and businesses to Central Texas in the coming years, according to the executive director of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership. Dave Porter, the head of the Wilco EDP, said the county has about 17 leads on new South Korean companies that want to open shop here in Texas. This comes after Wilco sent a delegation of 16 to the country to give a seminar about how to conduct business in Williamson County to more than 100 businesses. The future of Korean business in Wilco Porter explained that back in April when he visited Samsung in South Korea, the company said it needed between 100 and 200 suppliers to set up in the United States to be closer to its semiconductor plant in Taylor. After that discussion, the county decided to set up an EDP office right in South Korea to provide better access and information for Korean businesses that were thinking of open...Lago Vista ISD to get $50,000 towards improving tennis facilities
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:07:10 GMT
LAGO VISTA, Texas (KXAN) – The United States Tennis Association, or USTA, said Wednesday it and USTA Texas awarded a total of $50,000 in grant money to Lago Vista Independent School District. USTA said the money would be used towards the ongoing construction of four new tennis courts at Lago Vista High School, bringing the school’s total number of courts to eight. The courts, which USTA said should be finished this fall are not only used by Lago Vista ISD tennis teams, but also host local clinics and USTA League play. The association said the new courts will allow the facility to host larger events and provide more playing opportunities for the local community.“We are so grateful to the USTA for their generosity,” said Craten Phillips, Athletic Director, Lago Vista ISD. “We feel like this project will be a community-wide source of pride and opportunities. Lago Vista ISD tennis programs will have the opportunity to host more and bigger events, as well as more efficient and fun...Westlake, Dripping Springs tangle in Top 25 matchup for district lead
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:07:10 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 4 Westlake and No. 22 Dripping Springs face off with first place in 6A-District 26 on the line Friday at Chaparral Stadium.The game kicks at 7:30 p.m. and will be streamed on KXAN.com/Westlake along with in the video player above for those inside the KXAN viewing area. For those outside of KXAN's area, the game is available on the NFHS Network, our official high school football streaming partner. A one-time subscription fee applies through the NFHS Network.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] and we'll get it on our websiteAfter losing their first game of the season 27-7 to Vandegrift, the Tigers have blasted every opponent since, winning by an average of 42.2 points per game. Dripping Springs shut out Akins last week 48-0.Both Westlake and Dripping Springs have tremendous running backs, and coincidentally they are both named Jack. The Tigers' Jack Ty...Three stranded hikers rescued in Essex County
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:07:10 GMT
NORTH ELBA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three hikers who were left stuck behind high water at Indian Falls in Essex County were rescued on Saturday. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) says eight forest rangers responded to rescue the group. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the DEC, Forest Rangers received a call around 4 p.m. that three hikers from Pennsylvania were stranded behind high water at Indian Falls. The DEC says the hikers were descending Street Mountain when they came across the water. Rangers used an inflatable boat to pull the hikers to safety. From there, Forest Rangers helped assist them to their cars. All resources were cleared at 6:18 p.m.Missouri deer painted with 'pet' sign raises concern
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:07:10 GMT
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - A peculiar pet roaming around Jefferson County has caused growing concern among Missouri officials and residents. It was the spotting of a four-point buck in Jefferson County that prompted recent concerns. The peculiar paint spelling out "pet" and the collar around his neck were not usual. But for those who live in the Madison Oaks neighborhood in Festus, this was nothing new."We were sitting up there eating, and here he is walking up in the backyard, and I look at [my wife] going, 'What’s going on? He’s not scared?,'" said Craig Brooks. Football coach shot in front of players at practice, St. Louis community shocked Brooks has lived in the neighborhood for years, but within the last year, he and his neighbors have noticed the domesticated deer making its rounds around houses in the subdivision."By the burn pile, he’s from me to you," he told FOX 2's interview team. "I didn’t feel comfortable with him being that close." Brooks went on to explain that disc...Where, when, how to watch the 2023-24 St. Louis Blues season opener
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:07:10 GMT
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues are back! Thursday marks the start of a new season. The Blues begin the 2023-24 campaign on the road with a matchup against the Central Division-rival Dallas Stars. St. Louis Blues officially name 2023-24 opening night roster If you didn't plan a road trip to Texas, you'll have to plan ahead and watch from home. Here's what you need to know: Puck drop: Scheduled for 7 p.m. Stream: Bally Sports Midwest / ESPN+ (out of market)BSMW pregame special: Begins at 6 p.m. Bally Sports Midwest, as per usual, will kick off the season with a one-hour pregame show. That will include some interviews to start, then could move to opening-night ceremonies in Dallas. To find a cable service that uses Bally Sports Midwest near you, click here.If you follow the Blues outside the league's designated DMA, you might be able to catch a stream for the game through ESPN+. This is not an option for Blues fans watching within close proximity to St. Louis due to local blackout ...Latest news
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