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MN Senate passes bill to legalize marijuana

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:25 GMT

The Minnesota Senate on Friday passed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana for adults. It’s the furthest along that legalization has ever gotten in the Legislature.Democratic Gov. Tim Walz said he’d sign legalization into law, but before a bill can get to his desk, the Senate and House will need to iron out differences between their proposals. The House legalization bill passed on Tuesday.Backers of legalization have not touted marijuana as a big money maker for the state, but instead point to the unequal outcomes for different groups in society and wasted law enforcement resources.“The prohibition of cannabis is a failed system that has not achieved the desired goals and has had incredible cost for our communities, especially our communities of color,” said bill sponsor Sen. Lindsey Port, DFL-Burnsville.Bill passes on vote of 34-33Legalization has passed in the Democratic-Farmer-Labor-controlled House before, but the GOP-controlled Senate never allowed bills to move forw...

NEWS10 welcomes K.C. Kantz as new evening anchor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:25 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - NEWS10 is happy to welcome anchor K.C. Kantz to the team. He will join the evening crew and anchor the evening and late shows.He grew up in Edinboro and studied journalism at Edinboro University. His first job was a weekend sports anchor at WSEE in Erie, PA. He joined WTAJ in Altoona in 2010 on the sports desk before making his transition to the news desk anchoring the morning news until May of 2021. He left Altoona to join the Morning News for WLNE in Providence, RI for the past two years. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On joining the team at NEWS10, Kantz said “I’m ecstatic to join the wonderful team at WTEN. They have a winning attitude and deliver on that day in and day out. I can’t wait to get started.”You can read his bio below:K.C.’s broadcasting career began his sophomore year of college when he was hired as a weekend sports anchor at the Erie, Pa CBS affiliate. Nearly two decades later, K.C...

National American Postal Union protests

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:25 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -April 28 is International Workers' Memorial Day, and the American Postal Workers Union is rallying together for change when it comes to working conditions. They say they are pushing to have management see their worth as people, not profits, starting with accountability at all levels. School lockdown drills may see changes Postal workers including Ibrahim Pedrinan, President of the APWU Local 390, say they are standing up for themselves at the risk of losing their own jobs. "We've had supervisors get zero discipline. Where someone who's a late father is facing potential discipline for just being 15, 20 minutes late. It's bullying, it's intimidation. Retaliation against people who are just trying to make sure that everyone has a safe work environment," stated Pedrinan. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Workers are also asking for management to hire more employees to lessen their stress. Vice President ...

Three officers hurt, one shot in St. Louis just north of Forest Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Three officers are hurt and one was shot Friday afternoon in St. Louis, just a little north of Forest Park. Authorities have responded to the 5700 block of Kingsbury Place in the Skinker-Debaliviere neighborhood in connection with the investigation. Trending -- Students and teacher rally around fired Webster Groves teacher FOX 2 has learned that several officers responded to a CIT call for mental health assistance outside an apartment complex. As the officers approached the subject, one officer was shot in the shoulder. The subject reportedly fired shots from his pocket. Two other officers quickly confronted the subject and suffered injuries to their hands during a struggle to detain the subject. This situation unfolded just before 4:30 p.m. The subject accused of firing shots is now in custody, according to a SLMPD spokesperson. All three officers are being sent to the hospital in unknown condition. SLMPD says the officer who was shot was conscious and breathing whil...

Nuggets Journal: Denver’s attitude vs. Suns is encouraging, but it’s depth might matter more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:25 GMT

When the Nuggets ousted the Timberwolves in five games on Tuesday night, Michael Porter Jr. dwelled on his rough shooting night for about the length of time it takes him to fire off an uncontested 3-pointer.“I’m not really tripping about how many points I score, especially in the playoff game,” Porter said. “It’s all about the win.”It didn’t matter to Porter that he’d scored just eight points (albeit huge ones) and was inefficient from the field. In 39 minutes, Porter snatched 10 boards and had a key deflection to break up a Rudy Gobert lob in the fourth quarter.It was one small example of the Nuggets’ complete buy-in this playoff run, and why they believe, at the outset of their second-round series against Phoenix, they have as good a chance as any remaining team to win a title.“All the teams that win championships, everybody sacrifices,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said following practice on Friday afternoon.“Get over yourself,” was a mantra he’s repeated dozens of times this sea...

Police ID homeless man accused of biting LAPD officer’s finger off during encounter at Metro station

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:25 GMT

A man who allegedly bit off a portion of an LAPD officer’s finger during an encounter at a Metro Red Line station Thursday has been identified.Ephraim Okorie, 36, described as being homeless, was booked on suspicion of mayhem, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Homeless man bites off LAPD officer’s finger at Metro subway station The incident unfolded around 10:15 a.m. at the subway station in East Hollywood.Officers assigned to the Red Line were patrolling when they saw a man board the train while in possession of narcotic paraphernalia, police said. The officers approached the man and escorted him off the train.That’s when Okorie “became violent and fought with the officers,” resulting in the officers using force, police said.At some point Okorie allegedly bit a part of a sergeant’s pinky finger, police said.A portion of an Los Angeles police sergeant's pinky finger was bitten off by a homeless man during an arrest at the Metro Red Line subway station on April 27, 20...

Disneyland temporarily pauses 'Fantasmic!' performance after fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:25 GMT

Disneyland’s popular nighttime show, Fantasmic!, is going on hiatus through at least May 14 after a fire destroyed a large dragon prop during a performance last week weekend, a Disneyland official confirmed with KTLA.As of Friday afternoon, show performances have been removed from the official Disneyland app. Dragon prop catches fire during Disneyland show; Disney temporarily suspends similar fire effects globally “Performances of Fantasmic are currently paused through at least May 14. We know our guests love and miss Fantasmic and Disneyland Resort teams are working hard to assess when we can bring back an adjusted show as quickly and safely as possible.” a Disneyland official told KTLA on Friday. The nighttime show was abruptly halted on April 22 after the Maleficent dragon prop caught fire during the show’s finale. The flames first ignited from the dragon’s face before spreading to the rest of its body, videos from the scene showed.A fire broke out during a nighttime Fantasmic!...

Homicide detectives respond after woman found dead in Carson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:25 GMT

Homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was found dead in Carson Friday afternoon.Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department investigators responded to the 20800 block of South Santa Fe Avenue around 12:50 p.m.The woman was declared dead at the scene.It is unclear how she died and how long she had been at the location.No further details about the incident have been released.Anyone with information about the death or the woman is asked to call LASD’s homicide bureau at 323-890-5500.

These California counties have the lowest home prices

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:25 GMT

Some of the most expensive real estate markets in the United States are found in California – largely in the San Francisco Bay area where median home prices have surpassed $1 million.However, California is a very large state and there are many counties where single-family homes are still affordable. Just don’t expect to be on the coast.According to the California Association of Realtors, 20 of California’s 58 counties have median home prices below the national average of $428,700. In some areas, you can even find a home for less than $300,000. The list includes many counties in California’s Central Valley and far north in what some call “Upstate California.”Homes below $300,000The most affordable homes in the Golden State can be found in sparsely populated Siskiyou County, which is located along the Oregon border. The median home price here is $240,000 – not a bad deal to have quick access to incredible outdoor recreation and views of 14,000-foot Mount Shasta.   Mount Shas...

Anthony Peel Killed in Motorcycle Crash near 1601 Pepper Drive [El Cajon, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:25 GMT

47-Year-Old Anthony Peel Killed in Vehicle Collision near Pepper DriveEL CAJON, CA (April 28, 2023) – Sunday night, Anthony Peel died following a motorcycle crash near 1601 Pepper Drive.The incident happened on April 2nd, just before 8:25 p.m. involving a 2015 Ford F-150 and a 2011 Ducati 848.According to CHP, a 64-year-old man was driving the Ford traveling northbound while 47-year-old Peel was riding the Ducati heading eastbound. The Ford and the Ducati collided with each other causing the motorcyclist to be ejected from his motorcycle.Before the paramedics arrive, the motorcyclist died due to the extent of his injuries.Meanwhile, the driver of the Ford did not suffer any injuries and remained at the scene.Following the crash, it was unknown if alcohol or impairment played a role in the incident.At this time, the identity of the rider was not yet released by the authorities. Further investigation is still active.Those with additional information regarding the accident are en...