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Rain chances begin midweek, continue through holiday

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:39:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today will likely be our driest day of the next seven as a stretch of daily rain chances begins tomorrow.Afternoon highs will return to the mid-60s today under a partly sunny sky. Filtered sunshine will take off a few degrees compared to yesterday's temperatures, but overall, expect a pleasant Tuesday.Overnight, southerly winds will bring up enough Gulf moisture to allow for the possible development of fog and drizzle. We'll keep a low chance for a spot shower in the forecast through the day Wednesday, but most areas are expected to stay dry.Change in the weather patternA powerful Pacific storm system continues to churn off the West Coast through midweek. Out ahead of the main storm, a few disturbances will begin to increase rain chances Thursday and Friday.Daily rain chances begin midweek and continue through Christmas DayAs of now, it looks like there will be at least two defined rounds of rain - the first beginning late Thursday into Friday and the second coming ...

Bennington Police increasing DUI checkpoints amid holiday season

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:39:11 GMT

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- The Bennington Police Department will be increasing the number of DUI sobriety checkpoints on the roads during Christmas week in the town of Bennington. Along with Vermont and County Law enforcement, the goal will be to get impaired drivers off the roadway, as well as increase seatbelt enforcement, and reduce crashes overall. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! If you plan on drinking, you are urged to have a designated driver and always wear a seat belt.

Annual 'Shop with a Cop' program taking place today

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:39:11 GMT

FARMINGTON, Mo. - The region's largest 'Shop with a Cop' program is taking place Tuesday in Farmington.In a couple hours, more than 500 kids will get to go on a shopping spree alongside law enforcement and first responders. It's a day where law enforcement officers and first responders come together to spread holiday cheer.Last year, the St. Francois County Shop with a Cop program served 584 children, providing them with gifts they might not have received otherwise. Around 200 police officers and other first responders from throughout the state are known to participate. This year's event is taking place at the Walmart on Walton Drive in Farmington. You Paid For It: St. Charles City employees to receive paid holiday break The St. Francis County Shop with a Cop program receives support from all corners of the region, including St. Louis.The i-b-e-w/{neek-uh} Neca Electrical Connection has been a generous supporter for almost three decades. They've donated $5,000 for the cause this y...

New lighting systemin place at Gateway Arch

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:39:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The lights are coming back on Tuesday at the Gateway Arch.A new lighting system is now in place. The updated system will save energy by 60%. It will also make the arch appear brighter. Brazen gunmen seen in Central West End in stolen cars The new computer-controlled system will automatically turn on the lights every day at sunset.        

Rep. Crystal Quade proposing eliminating Missouri grocery tax

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:39:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A Missouri House leader wants to save you money at the grocery store.House Minority Leader Crystal Quade is proposing a plan to eliminate Missouri's tax on groceries. The Springfield Democrat says her plan would make food more affordable. You Paid For It: St. Charles City employees to receive paid holiday break She plans to introduce her plan at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Quade is running for the Democratic nomination for governor next year.

Local property tax relief? Governor’s plea is finding few takers — as state rebuffs Douglas County’s own attempt.

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:39:11 GMT

After a bruising, losing battle over Proposition HH, a breakneck special session and a public plea from Gov. Jared Polis for local governments to lower their property tax rates, further relief appears to be a trickle more than a torrent for Coloradans.Few local officials have taken up Polis’ request so far, including in metro Denver. And Douglas County, which separately had pursued a 4% across-the-board cut to residential property values, was rebuffed Monday when a unanimous state board rejected the move, citing fairness and the impact on other taxing entities, including schools.The decision added a crosscurrent to the larger suggestion by Polis: That the state’s hundreds of taxing districts voluntarily take a smaller piece of the property tax pie by temporarily reducing their mill levies. Those are the tax rates used to calculate tax bills, and they will be finalized as the budget season wraps up in coming weeks. The mill levies don’t need to be certified until ea...

Broncos Mailbag: Can Sean Payton’s offense generate enough production to finish season 3-0?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:39:11 GMT

Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason. Click here to submit a question.No question, just a thank you. Always grateful. Love your coverage of all things Broncos. Really appreciate everyone in the Post sports department. Go Broncos!— Dennis, Mt. Laurel, N.J.Hey Dennis, thanks for the note! A good way to kick things off today. There’s a lot of folks at The Post that make it go. Many of them don’t have their name on stories every day, like Matt, Sarah, Lori, Joe and Jeff, but we appreciate them all the same! And we appreciate everybody who reads and supports our work.Whatever happened to Greg Dulcich? Is he still on IR? I was looking forward to him returning to the field to give our offense a boost. What’s up?— Lou Hanebury, Billings, Mont.Hey Lou, good question, it’s been sort of a developing situation. Dulcich has been on injured reserve since Week 6 with the latest in a seri...

Rapids Notebook: Previewing Colorado’s vital 2024 SuperDraft

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:39:11 GMT

The Colorado Rapids’ front office will be looking to put the word ‘super’ in SuperDraft on Tuesday.Colorado has a total of six 2024 MLS SuperDraft picks, with four in the first round, three in the top 15 and two in the top five, creating one stellar opportunity to add depth to a roster that needs it. Halfway to the 12 days of ‘Pidsmas’ or not, the mood around Colorado’s front office is one of intrigue.“We’re full steam ahead on the SuperDraft,” Rapids sporting director Fran Taylor told The Denver Post last week. “That’s a particularly exciting draft pool considering it’s the first time you can take underclassmen outside of the (Generation Adidas) process. It’s just a ton of interesting underclassmen that are gonna be involved this time around.”The stakes are high on Colorado, which has the Nos. 2, 4, 12 and 21 picks in the the first round. It’s the first time Colorado has at least three first-round picks since 2000, t...

What you should know about the deadly outbreak tied to cantaloupes

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:39:11 GMT

Hundreds of people in the U.S. and Canada have been sickened and at least 10 people have died in a growing outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to contaminated whole and pre-cut cantaloupe.Health officials are warning consumers, retailers and restaurants not to buy, eat or serve cantaloupe if they don’t know the source.That’s especially important for individuals who are vulnerable to serious illness from salmonella infection and those who care for them. High-risk groups include young children, people older than 65 and those with weakened immune systems.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is especially concerned because many of the illnesses have been severe and because victims include people who ate cantaloupe served in childcare centers and long-term care facilities.Here’s what we know about this outbreak:How many people have been sickened in the cantaloupe salmonella outbreak?Overall, at least 302 people in the U.S. and 153 in Canada have been sickened in this o...

Skelton: Most California Democrats don’t want U.S. siding with Israel

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:39:11 GMT

This just seems startling to me: California Democrats think overwhelmingly that America should not take sides in the horrific war in Gaza. But Republicans side strongly with Israel.That’s based on a statewide poll conducted by the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California.It’s startling because for most of my life, the Democratic Party has emphatically backed Israel and has been solidly supported by Jewish voters and campaign donors. Democrats and Israel have been closely tied.“Democratic candidates get support from Jews because of social issues and their advocacy on behalf of people of color and those struggling financially. That’s the Jewish culture,” says longtime Democratic strategist Darry Sragow, who is Jewish.Bob Shrum, a former Democratic strategist who now is director of the Center for the Political Future at USC, points out that “the Democratic leadership still firmly supports Israel. Some people are outliers, but they don’...