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Niles introduces feral cat program for rat control

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:48:01 GMT

NILES, Ill. — Niles announced Wednesday that they are piloting a feral cat program to help control rats and other pests.Authorities are working with a resident in the 7800 block of North Nordica Avenue who will provide food and shelter for five feral cats.The cats will be released in the same block for a two-month trial program. Niles police will then evaluate the program's effectiveness. Meet the cats fighting Chicago’s rat problem If the program is found the be effective, it will potentially be expanded to other areas of Niles.

Here are the best cities to start a marriage, career, or both

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:48:01 GMT

Related video above shows where more Americans are moving. (The Hill) -- It’s wedding season and time to consider where the happy couple should settle after the honeymoon.But what about finding jobs? Hiring runs slower in summer, with so many managers off at the beach.In the interest of efficiency, we looked at two recent reports, one examining the best cities for newlyweds, the other tabulating the best cities to launch a career.The cities-for-newlyweds list comes from StorageCafe, an online marketplace that feeds our national obsession with storage space. The tally of best cities to start a career comes from Bankrate, the personal finance site.What makes a city good for newlyweds? The StorageCafe analysis considered marriage and divorce statistics, housing availability and costs, employment rates, restaurant options and a host of other variables.Here are five of their picks:Arlington, VirginiaThe Washington Monument is seen in the background behind a new apartment building in Crys...

Del Valle ISD starts school with 6% pay raise for staff, new $69 million school campus

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:48:01 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Del Valle Independent School District welcomes its students back with a brand new $69 million campus for students and a 6% raise for staff. The new building has lots of learning spaces, flexible seating, a robotics lab, science lab and many more features. Now, it's ready for students to step on campus. It was all paid for by a 2019 bond. This year, Del Valle ISD has put in place a 6% pay raise for all its staff. Del Valle ISD approves 6% raise for all positions The district’s starting salary for teachers is now $58,000 a year, with the chance to earn a $1,000 stipend that comes with completing a professional development plan.This gives Del Valle ISD the highest starting salary for teachers in the Central Texas area.The district's superintendent Dr. Annette Tielle, said she hopes this makes it a destination district for educators throughout the state.“It is difficult for them to be able to afford housing. In order for them to be able to stay in the distric...

City of Austin to celebrate redevelopment of old Home Depot site

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:48:01 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video included in this story features the morning headlines for Aug. 9, 2023.  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The City of Austin will host a celebration Saturday morning to mark the redevelopment of the former site of the Home Depot store in north Austin. According to a city release sent out Tuesday, the city said the free, family-friendly event featuring live music, local performances, children’s activities and breakfast tacos will happen from 9-11 a.m. at 7211 N. Interstate 35. PAST COVERAGE: City gets 6 bids to redevelop vacant Home Depot property; building ‘not habitable’ for homeless housing The city told KXAN demolition of the old Home Depot building's vertical structure would begin Monday, Aug. 14, and take three weeks. The site, officially called the St. John Site, held significant historical importance for the Black community, according to the announcement. The site's roots trace back to the 1890s when the St. John Regular Missionary Baptist Association obtained...

City of Austin to waive fees at most pools through Sept. 30

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:48:01 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department said Tuesday it would not charge admission fees at all but one of the city swimming pools from Wednesday, Aug. 9, through Saturday, Sept. 30. It said it would still charge admission fees at Barton Springs Pool. Parks and Rec said the fee waiver is because of the record heat the city is currently dealing with.  

Buda to add acres for future parkland

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:48:01 GMT

Editor's Note: The video included in this story features the morning headlines for Aug. 9, 2023.  BUDA, Texas (KXAN) – The City of Buda said Tuesday it acquired more land for a future park just north of downtown. According to the city announcement, the 4.5 acres added to the future Garison Park site will provide the City with continuous access along Onion Creek where the park will be constructed as part of the 2021 Proposition B Bond Program.The original 40-acre property was purchased in 2016, the City said, for water play, access for non-motorized watercraft, fishing, hiking and bird watching. “Acquisition of this property was a priority for City Council as it creates opportunities to better connect our trail system and to build out the future Garison Park,” said Buda City Manager Micah Grau. The City said Hays County helped make the purchase of the property possible. It said the commissioners' court pledged up to $900,000 for the purchase through the Hays County 2020 Parks Bond.

Mega Millions ticket wins $1.58 billion jackpot, the third-largest in US history

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:48:01 GMT

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A single ticket sold in Florida is good for a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot, ending a stretch of lottery futility that had stretched for nearly four months.A Publix grocery store in Neptune Beach sold the winning ticket, according to the Florida Lottery. The winning numbers drawn Tuesday night were: 13, 19, 20, 32, 33 and the yellow ball 14.A message was left seeking comment Wednesday from Publix. Messages left for the Florida Lottery weren’t immediately returned.Before the big win, there had been 31 straight drawings since the last time someone won the game’s jackpot on April 18. That enabled the prize to steadily grow to be the third-largest ever in U.S. history.Mega Millions jackpot winners are so rare thanks to odds of one in 302.6 million.The $1.58 billion payout would go to the winner if they opt for an annuity, doled out over 30 years. But people usually prefer a lump sum option, which for Tuesday’s jackpot was an estimated $783.3 million.The ...

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest for Schenectady man

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:48:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man was arrested on Tuesday after a traffic stop in Albany. Joseph White, 51, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, around 6:40 p.m., deputies from the Albany County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop near First Street and Judson Street in Albany for a traffic violation. Deputies say the driver, White, was found with over 70 grams of crack cocaine after an investigation. Deputies say he was also in possession of a digital scale and plastic zip-lock bags, commonly used for weighing and packaging narcotics. He was arrested shortly after. Image via Albany County Sheriff's Office Missing woman found dead in Thompson Lake Charges:Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance (two counts)Second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia (two counts)White was taken to the Albany County Correctional Facility as a pre-arraign detainee. He is due t...

Two rounds of storms expected Wednesday in St. Louis

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:48:01 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - Two rounds of thunderstorms are expected Wednesday. The first round will move from west to east during the morning and early afternoon. A few stronger storms could bring some hail and strong wind gusts.The second round will develop later in the afternoon and evening farther south. This round will bring a slightly more robust chance of severe weather, with threats of strong winds, hail, and tornadoes possible. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Just how strong they are and where they develop will depend on how quickly the morning rain exits.We dry out into Thursday morning, but clouds and some fog will be around in the morning. A nice day Thursday, with temperature highs in the low to mid 80s. It's going to be warmer Friday with a dry start, but we’ll watch for some more storms into Friday night.

This Illinois school district serves 93 students, but costs $3M to operate

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:48:01 GMT

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. – An underperforming school district in the Illinois Metro East with fewer than 100 students is costing taxpayers millions of dollars to operate. Parents in Madison County gave their district a failing grade and called on FOX 2 to evaluate this deal for taxpayers.The Venice School District runs only one school building, caters to exactly 93 kids, and costs $3 million per year. On top of that, district leadership received state funds to build a brand-new school for the kids, to the tune of $26 million.Parents say they’re fed up with the way their district is being run.“I have a lot of concerns that building is not suited for those children,” Marquia Tyler said. “Everybody is on top of each other. Lunch is not adequate; they do not have hot lunch. The education is poor.” Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News ...