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Luckenbach street signs continuously stolen in Hill Country

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:40:04 GMT

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (KXAN) -- Texas Department of Transportation officials and law enforcement say street signs in the Hill Country continue to be the targets of theft year after year and are asking people to stop. Texas neighborhood has ‘Friends’-themed street names Some of the most recent signs to be stolen include the Gillespie County line sign, the Fredericksburg marker sign, and the most popular sign to be stolen is anything with Luckenbach on it. Let's go to Luckenbach, TexasAuthorities believe signs directing traffic to historic Luckenbach Town Loop are stolen so they can be hung as decoration in homes. A working theory is that it could be college students wanting to hang something on their wall, or people just looking for a souvenir. It is a costly theft for the state. Glynda Chu, a spokesperson for TXDOT in Austin, said it cost at least $500 to replace each sign. "It's not free," Chu said. "It is costing taxpayers some money. It's also for people who are traveling. They...

Ramsey County leaders want a 11.5 percent levy hike over the next two year

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:40:04 GMT

Ramsey County leaders proposed an 11.5 percent total increase over the next two years to the property tax levy that funds government services, but anticipated revenue from cannabis sales taxes could ease that hike in 2025.Ryan O’Connor, Ramsey County manager, presented his 2024-25 two-year budget proposal Tuesday to the board of commissioners. It calls for a 6.75 percent tax levy increase next year and a 4.75 percent hike in 2025.Those increases will help pay for a roughly 3.5 percent increase in the county’s spending plans for each of the next two years. The 2024 proposed budget is nearly $814 million and it will grow to $842 million in 2025.O’Connor noted that the budget proposal is the first since the coronavirus pandemic public emergency officially ended. It also is the first county spending plan since the influx of federal money sent to communities to address the pandemic winds down.“I view this budget as an inflection point,” O’Connor said. ...

Lanesborough Police looking for who destroyed William E. Laston Memorial Park's football field

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:40:04 GMT

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. (WWLP) - Last Wednesday evening, the football field at William E. Laston Memorial Park was vandalized. Chief Robert Derksen of the Lanesborough Police Department says a vehicle drove around the field with the sole intent of destroying it.  Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This is the second time in the last few weeks that this has occurred. As a result of the first incident, police were able to identify the suspect vehicle, which appears to be a dark-colored four-door sedan with at least two occupants. Due to poor lighting in the area, this is the only information police have concerning the suspect vehicle.  The Lanesborough Police Department will continue to use all available resources to identify those responsible.  Anyone with information regarding this damage to Laston Park should contact the Lanesborough Police Department at 413-443-4107. Kayleigh Thomas is a digital report...

Burglars steal cars from dealership, drive them out through the windows

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:40:04 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Cicero Police and Onondaga County Sheriff's Office began their morning at a Citgo in North Syracuse. Between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m., while at the Citgo, they received a call about some burglaries at Driver's Village. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Cicero Police's Lieutenant, James Meyers, explained that when detectives got to the scene, they witnessed the last thing they expected."The business windows, doors smashed in, cars missing from in the show room," said Lieutenant Meyers.Courtesy of Cicero Police.Lieutenant Meyers explained that it appeared to them that a large group of individuals broke their way into Driver's Village, proceeded to find keys to the cars in the showroom, and then drive them directly through the front door of the buildings."Just utter carnage. Thousands upon hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage probably at each of the businesses," said Lieutenant Meyers.Watch the entir...

Reggae festival coming to Fort Ann taproom

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:40:04 GMT

FORT ANN, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This weekend, a different kind of music joins the summertime mega-festival of sounds that hits the Lake George region. The first annual Lake George Sumfest brings reggae beats and more to The Trap. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Sumfest comes to the Fort Ann taproom and restaurant on Saturday, Aug. 26. Starting at 2 p.m. and running all night, the festival includes live reggae music on the outdoor stage, running until 10 p.m. The music schedule includes:3 p.m.: DJ Vaughn All-Star4:30 - 6 p.m.: Amandla Band feat. Ras Iba6:30 - 8 p.m.: Gorilla Finger Dub8:30 - 10 p.m.: Judah Tribe feat. Josh David Barrett10 p.m. - midnight: DJ Vaughn All-Star and special guests Folk music series coming to Glens Falls, Salem The festivities also include cultural foods and craft beverages, with blankets and chairs encouraged for outdoor music. Tickets are priced at $35 in advance, or $40 on the day of the show. Parking ...

Cardinals tickets on sale for $7 for Padres series

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:40:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The Cardinals have another ticket deal to tempt you to go to the August 28-30 series against the San Diego Padres. Tickets are on sale for as low as $7 and field box tickets start at $17.There are a limited number of tickets available. Purchases are limited to eight tickets per person, per game. Visit cardinals.com/papajohns to reserve your seats.

Looking for a burger? St. Louisans share their top picks

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:40:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS— Where can you find some of the best hamburgers or cheeseburgers in the St. Louis area? We asked our Facebook fans, and they certainly had their opinions. Here is a list of the best places in St. Louis to enjoy a burger, according to our viewers.The determination of the “best” was based on the number of reactions each comment received.  Dave's pick is the Quadzilla burger at Gordon's Stoplight in Festus. Beverly offers an off-the-beaten-path option: Ginny's Kitchen & Custard in Barnhart, Mo., just a drive south on Hwy. 67 South, known for their fantastic burgers.Kevin humorously mentions his go-to place, a "little Scottish restaurant called McDonald's." As for the honorable mentions, those with five reactions and below: Kathy raves about the candied bacon burger at Gallagher's in Waterloo. Ashley recommends Nubby's Telegraph for the best smash burgers. Tonya's top choice is Concord Grill. Lori's favorite is Shamus McDaniels. ...

Broncos place WR Jalen Virgil on injured reserve after knee injury vs. 49ers, ending his season

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:40:04 GMT

Jalen Virgil’s season is over before it began.The speedy Broncos wide receiver was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after a meniscus injury suffered Saturday against San Francisco that requires surgery to repair, the team announced.Dr. Clint Soppe, an orthopedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles, said the recovery timeline for meniscus surgery can take up to 4-6 months if the meniscus needs to be repaired. Given where the Broncos are in the calendar, that essentially constitutes the entire season, hence the move to injured reserve for Virgil.The second-year Broncos wide receiver was injured late in the first half Saturday against San Francisco after hauling in a 50-yard reception from quarterback Jarrett Stidham. Virgil was tackled near the goal line and popped up after the play, only to grab at his knee.A 2022 undrafted rookie out of of Appalachian State, Virgil was vying for a roster spot amid a receiver group that remains crowded but has been thi...

14 Denver schools with no AC to release students early due to high temperatures

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:40:04 GMT

Several Denver Public Schools with no air conditioning will release students early Tuesday due to near-record temperatures.A Denver Public Schools webpage on early releases says 14 schools are releasing early Tuesday.At least seven of those schools have made announcements on their websites or social media accounts about the times they will release early:Stedman Elementary: Releasing at 1 p.m.Polaris Elementary: Releasing at 12:30 p.m.McMeen Elementary: Releasing at 11:40 a.m.Goldrick Elementary: Releasing at 11:40 a.m.Godsman Elementary: Releasing at 12 p.m.Bryant Webster Dual Language School: Releasing at 12:30 p.m.Cowell Elementary: Releasing at 12 p.m.Other schools releasing early include:Steele ElementaryRobert F. Smith STEAM High SchoolColumbine ElementarySkinner Middle SchoolCory ElementaryCarson ElementaryUniversity Park ElementaryMore schools may be added to the list of early releases, and a district spokesperson said the webpage will also be updated with any closures called...

Agustin Martinez Injured in Deadly Solo-Car Crash on 15 Freeway [Murrieta, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:40:04 GMT

Car Accident Near California Oaks Road Kills 25-Year-Old Ramona ManMURRIETA, CA (August 22, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, Agustin Martinez suffered injuries in a deadly single-car accident along Interstate 15.The fatal incident happened around 12:30 p.m. at the southbound lanes of Temecula Valley (15) Freeway, north of California Oaks Road.According to California Highway Patrol, a 2006 Honda Civic made an unsafe turn while going south on the I-15 and lost control of the vehicle. Afterward, the Civic veered off in the west side part of the roadway and ended up on a dirt embankment.Investigators said the 25-year-old male passenger from Ramona –who was unrestrained– was ejected and thrown at the right shoulder of the freeway. Unfortunately, the man died at the scene despite the life-saving efforts of Murrieta Fire officials.Meanwhile, paramedics transported the 23-year-old driver, Agustin Martinez, to Inland Valley Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries. The CHP suspecte...