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'I panicked.' Woman pays person pretending to be Austin Energy worker amid extreme heat

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Hattie Hodge said last Thursday she got a worrisome call from her husband who said someone claiming to be with Austin Energy called saying they would shut off their power if they did not pay a sum of money immediately. “I panicked,” said Hodge, who is an older woman living in East Austin. “I panicked because I get sick when I get hot,” she said. Hodge said that people claiming to be from Austin Energy said there was a “glitch” in the system and that she’d be reimbursed after she made the payment. They told her to go to CVS near her home to settle the “outstanding balance.”Hodge is on a fixed income and has an account with an allotted amount for her bills. She paid the Austin Energy posers around $35.00, making it difficult to pay the rest of her utilities. “I'm sick behind it,” she said. “I'm sick behind it. And with me being an elderly person. You know, I don't have money like that. And I don't want that to happen to anyone else – elderly or not,” sh...

Vikings rookie Jordan Addison apologizes for going 140 mph, declines to provide further details

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:25 GMT

Vikings rookie receiver Jordan Addison talked to reporters as training camp opened Wednesday, six days after he got pulled over on I-94 in St. Paul for driving 140 mph.“I just want to reiterate that I take full responsibility and full ownership for my actions last week,” Addison said. “It’s never a good thing when (general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah) or (head coach Kevin O’Connell) got to answer questions or address questions about me off the field.”Asked about what led him to drive his Lamborghini Urus a whopping 85 mph over the speed limit, Addison declined to provide further details. He did not elaborate on a citation that stated that he told a Minnesota State Patrol trooper that he was speeding because of an emergency with his dog.“There’s still legal matters going on,” Addison said on multiple occasions. “I made a really poor decision. I will definitely learn from it. I’ll make sure that it won’t happen aga...

Bombers Burrito Bar in Albany appears to have closed

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:25 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Bombers Burrito Bar, located at 258 Lark Street in Albany, appears to have closed. NEWS10 has reached out to Bombers Burrito Bar owner Jimmy Vann to confirm the closure but has not heard back yet. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! When NEWS10 took a trip down to Lark Street, the restaurant was, in fact, closed when its website and Facebook page said it should be open. A barber shop owner from down the street said the Bombers' employees were telling people on Sunday they were closing.When calling the restaurant, the line just continues ringing. On Mealeo, the site said Bombers is not accepting online orders at this time. Schenectady eatery offering free chicken sandwiches on Thursday Lark Street Business Improvement District Board Chairman Patrick Noonan said it was his understanding that all the Bombers locations have now closed. In January, Bombers in Schenectady closed. The restaurant also had a loca...

Schnucks shoppers may be eligible for compensation in lawsuit over alcohol prices

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Wine drinkers and spirit sippers may be entitled to compensation from Schnucks following a class action settlement.The local grocer will pay customers up to $4 million following accusations of making false and misleading claims about its alcohol prices.Schnucks disagrees with the claims and denies any wrongdoing.Customers who bought alcohol from Schnucks in Missouri between Dec. 3, 2015, and Feb. 15, 2023, can receive up to $72.Rewards members can access past receipts online or on the Schnucks rewards app to add themselves to the suit online.

Caution urged after dozens of rabid bats found in Illinois this year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:25 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - With more than two dozen rabid bats found in Illinois so far this year, public health officials are warning people to keep an eye out for bats and other infected animals. The Illinois Department of Public Health says bats are the most common source of a potential rabies infection in Illinois, and exposures from bats are most likely during the summer months, especially July and August.According to Illinois DPH, 27 bats have tested positive for rabies across 14 counties this year, many in northern parts of the state or in the Chicagoland. Experts say generally less than 1% of bats randomly sampled test positive for rabies. Ellisville man accused of firing at car on I-64 However, the CDC reports rabies is a potentially fatal disease when contracted by humans. “Rabies is a fatal but preventable disease,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “It is important that Illinois residents know how to prevent rabies exposure to protect themselves and their loved ones. Rabi...

What’s up with homeless camp sweeps in Denver?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:25 GMT

Mayor Mike Johnston’s race to reverse the trend of homelessness in Denver, and provide housing for 1,000 people living on the city’s streets before the end of the year, has created confusion about his administration’s policy around ordering cleanups — or sweeps — of homeless encampments.Johnston assures there is no pause on homeless sweeps in the city — only that his policy is fundamentally different than his predecessor, Mayor Michael Hancock’s. Johnston says he only wants to sweep a large encampment if there is housing to offer to all the people living there — with some key exceptions.“That’s the fundamental difference, linking people to housing units,” Johnston said this week.It’s unclear if that means Johnston will delay sweeps until a significant number of new housing units are constructed or acquired or how long that is expected to take. No large encampment cleanups occurred during the mayor’s first ...

Daniel Bard melts down in 9th inning, Rockies blow game and series to Nationals in brutal 5-4 defeat

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:25 GMT

Just when the Rockies give you a reason to believe, the baseball gods swing it back the other way, proclaiming 2023 is certain to be the worst summer in club history.Colorado’s brutal defeat on Wednesday at Nationals Park epitomized that bleak possibility. The Rockies lost to Washington, 5-4, who walked them off as Daniel Bard blew the game and the series with an unwatchable ninth inning.The Rockies entered the final frame up 4-1 and with plenty to feel good about. They’ll leave D.C. having been collectively gut-punched.“It’s frustrating for Daniel, frustrating for us, because I thought we played a really good game,” Rockies manager Bud Black told reporters. “I thought we had some really good swings, and Peter (Lambert) pitched great… It’s a tough day for Daniel.”Colorado was three outs from winning three of its first four series coming out of the all-star break, which included taking two-of-three games from the Yankees out of th...

“All the eyes are on us”: Summit County hopes to set national precedent for housing solutions as US Forest Service project moves forward

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:25 GMT

By Robert Tann, The Summit DailyA proposal to lease United States Forest Service land to a local government to build workforce housing is still underway in Summit County.Related ArticlesColorado News | What’s up with homeless camp sweeps in Denver? Colorado News | Amber Alert issued for 2-month-old girl taken from Pueblo West Colorado News | Aurora police seek information after video shows woman pulled into vehicle by four men Colorado News | Colorado man confesses to killing Sterling woman in Missouri, leads investigators to body Colorado News | 6 malnourished horses rescued in Parker, owner cited for animal cruelty While details continue to be hammered out ahead of a final deal, officials say it could be a model for the rest of the country if the plan is successful.“This is a tool that we’ve been given to utilize under the 2018 Farm Bill,” said Dillon District ranger Adam Bianchi. “We’re kind of the fi...

Kazakh President condemns burning of the Quran in Scandinavian Countries

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:25 GMT

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev “considers the acts of burning the Quran in a number of Nordic countries as an unacceptable provocation that might fuel tension in the modern world and undermine trust between peoples and states”, the statement from his press service reads.The statement reminds us that ** Kazakhstan is the initiator of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions ( This forum has become “a platform for effective and constructive dialogue between prominent representatives of traditional religions and confessions”.Tokayev believes that “the increasing incidents of religious vandalism and irresponsible behaviour of citizens of the respective states should be subjected to unanimous condemnation as actions that are contrary to the universally accepted norms of peaceful coexistence of states and religions”. He also urged the UN General Assembly to also speak out on this issue.Today EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy J...

A Glittering Disco Ball of Sound, Robert Cristian Jordan Goes for Respect and Glamour on “PRIDE (Spread the Love)”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:53:25 GMT

Robert Cristian Jordan is a gifted singer/songwriter from Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. He is well-known for his appealing melodies and ability to tell stories through his music, which often revolves around perseverance in the face of adversity. Jordan’s personal experiences have inspired his passion for mental health advocacy, and he continues to use his platform as a musician to spread awareness about this critical issue.As a single father, Jordan adopted four boys from the foster care system, setting a heartwarming example of love and compassion. Having been adopted, Jordan understands the importance of having a loving and supportive family and is committed to providing the same for his children. He draws inspiration from his family and their experiences, using his music as a medium to share their stories with the world.Growing up in a rural area of Texas, Jordan’s parents instilled a deep appreciation for unique experiences and opportunities in him. He was exposed to musica...