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John Reynolds: The DFL’s $20 billion spending spree put Minnesota on thin ice

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

As with a lot of lakes this time of year, the news Minnesota budget officials released earlier this month seemed good on the surface. At first glance, it looks like a sheet of ice solid enough to drill the first fishing hole of the season. But the moment you test it out, a crack makes its way across the lake.Minnesotans who appreciate political balance and fiscal responsibility had the same experience following that budget update. On the surface, there’s a seemingly stable surplus in the current budget cycle.When you check to see if it’s solid, however, you discover we’re actually on very thin ice because our state is headed toward a deficit beginning in 18 months.The rotten ice is a result of Minnesota Democrats’ $20 billion spending spree during the 2023 legislative session. Thanks to single-party control of state government, we went from a record-setting budget surplus toward a potential $2.3 billion deficit in just five months.We should be thankful the Legislature doesn’t meet y...

Small snowfall expected through Friday morning. How much?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Wet flakes are falling around St. Louis, and there's a good chance you'll see them through the late-morning hours Friday. Two rounds of small snowfall are expected in the St. Louis metro through Friday afternoon. It's not expected that much will stick around for long. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here St. Louis should expect around half an inch of snow to accumulate, though models indicate there could be as many as 1 or 2 inches in Rolla or the Metro East. There won't be much snow that accumulates on grass, but perhaps you might experience some slick spots on your commutes or elevated surfaces. Make sure to allow extra time if you drive through Friday morning. Clouds will clear the St. Louis area by around lunchtime Friday. The New Year's weekend is shaping up to be relatively mild with highs expected in the low to mid 40s through Sunday.

Cold case team’s recommendations in JonBenét Ramsey murder case under review

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

A team of local, state and federal law enforcement officials who reviewed the JonBenét Ramsey homicide investigation have given recommendations to the Boulder Police Department and District Attorney’s Office for the next steps in the case.The Colorado Cold Case Review Team spent the past year preparing for the review, Boulder police said in a news release Thursday. The review team includes experts from the FBI, Colorado Bureau of Investigation and public and private forensic laboratories.The case file on 6-year-old JonBenét’s death on Dec. 26, 1996, spans more than 1 million pages, 21,000 tips and 1,000 interviews, according to Boulder police.The review is meant “to generate additional investigative recommendations and determine if updated technologies and/or forensic testing might produce new intelligence or leads to solve the case,” according to the release.JonBenét’s family reported her missing from her home in the 700 block of 15th Street in Boulder after finding a ransom ...

ATV daredevil arrested following pursuit in Riverside County

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

A 17-year-old boy was arrested by authorities in Riverside County after he was allegedly spotted riding an off-road ATV recklessly on surface streets.Riverside Police say the arrest happened Wednesday afternoon when officers spotted the ATV rider traveling on La Sierra Avenue near the 91 Freeway.Photos shared by the Police Department show the ATV rider standing on the seat, doing wheelies and making a hand gesture at police.Officers attempted to stop the rider, but he fled, leading them on a pursuit through La Sierra South, Citrus Heights, Woodcrest and Mead Valley before he finally ran out of gas near Gavilan Hills.At one point, Riverside police had to back off the pursuit and hand it off to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, which tracked the rider by helicopter.The Sheriff's Department's "Off-Road Team" eventually responded and helped detain the rider in the hills after he ditched the disabled vehicle.The 17-year-old was arrested and has since been booked into a juvenile ...

3 arrested after stolen Maserati found being stripped in downtown L.A.

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Three suspects were arrested Tuesday after police found a stolen Maserati being stripped in downtown Los Angeles.Undercover officers were following a stolen Ford pickup truck out of Bell Gardens at the time, police said. The vehicle led them to a homeless encampment near Olive Street just south of the 10 Freeway.That’s when officers discovered the stolen Maserati hidden under a tent with its four wheels removed. It was raised onto the sidewalk using an auto lift and the tent was being used as a strip shop, police said.Three suspects were arrested after police found a stolen Maserati being stripped in downtown Los Angeles on Dec. 27, 2023. (Los Angeles Police Department)Three suspects were arrested after police found a stolen Maserati being stripped in downtown Los Angeles on Dec. 27, 2023. (Los Angeles Police Department)A stolen Ford pickup truck led officers to a strip shop at a homeless encampment in downtown L.A. on Dec. 27, 2023. (Los Angeles Police Department)Three suspects wer...

Deputies shoot murder suspect in Corona

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

A man was wounded by Riverside County Sheriff's Department deputies who were responding to a report of a deadly shooting Thursday morning.Around 2:30 a.m., deputies from the Lake Mathews Sheriff's Station responded to the 13400 block of Barker Lane in an unincorporated area of Corona known as Home Gardens.Deputies were dispatched to the scene after a caller reported hearing gunshots.When they arrived, deputies found a man lying on the ground outside a home dead from a gunshot wound.While they were investigation, deputies determined that the suspected shooter may have been hiding inside the adjacent home, which was believed to be where the shooting took place.Deputies entered the home and began searching for the suspect when some type of encounter ensued.The suspect, who has not been identified, was shot by deputies inside the home. The Sheriff's Department has not said what led up to shots being fired.The suspect was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered t...

Single-family home sells for $1.7 million in Milpitas

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

597 Martil Way – Google Street ViewThe property located in the 500 block of Martil Way in Milpitas was sold on Dec. 7, 2023 for $1,725,000, or $1,065 per square foot. The house, built in 1972, has an interior space of 1,620 square feet. This single-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. In addition, the house includes a two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:On Kevenaire Drive, Milpitas, in November 2023, a 2,817-square-foot home was sold for $1,425,000, a price per square foot of $506. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In August 2022, a 2,254-square-foot home on Altamont Drive in Milpitas sold for $1,700,000, a price per square foot of $754. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,659-square-foot home on the 400 block of Martil Way in Milpitas sold in September 2022, for $1,644,500, a price per square foot of $991. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bath...

Sears in Bay Area is one of 12 remaining US locations

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

(KRON) -- The year is 2005, and you're headed to any mall in America. Chances are that mall has a Sears. You (or your parents) probably bought something or just passed by the store to get into the heart of the mall.Fast forward to today, Sears stores seem like historical artifacts that you only see in museums. However, there are still a few left that are open for business, including one here in the Bay Area.The Sears at Sunvalley Mall in Concord is one of the 12 remaining locations open in the United States. The next closest Sears currently in operation is in Stockton. See the list (below) of the remaining Sears stores in the United States. Last year, Sears permanently closed 71 stores nationwide. The decline of the once-retail giant has been well-documented. In 2018, Sears filed for bankruptcy, which led to the closure of 142 stores that year. According to The Wall Street Journal, Sears had around 900 stores open in 2018. Chick-fil-A to open another East Bay location in Concord S...

Freshman QB Avery Johnson leads Kansas State past No. 19 N.C. State in Pop-Tarts Bowl

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Avery Johnson threw for two touchdowns and ran for one, DJ Giddens rushed for 151 yards and scored twice, and Kansas State beat No. 19 North Carolina State 28-19 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Thursday night.Johnson, a freshman making his first start after Will Howard entered the transfer portal, threw for 178 yards, rushed for 71 and directed a 15-play, 72-yard touchdown drive in the fourth quarter that put the game away and closed out a solid season for coach Chris Klieman’s Wildcats (9-4).Quarterback Brennan Armstrong rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown and threw for 164 yards in his final game for the Wolfpack (9-4), who fell short of winning 10 games for the second time in program history.Giddens had a 37-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter, his only catch of the game, and ran for a 4-yard touchdown early in the second that made it 14-0.Kansas State led 21-7 late in the second quarter and 21-10 at halftime, but N.C. State rallied in the third qua...

Suspect identified in Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro shooting

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Police tape is up at the scene of a shooting at the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro. (WTOP/Matt Kaufax) Police tape is up at the scene of a shooting at the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro. (WTOP/Matt Kaufax) A suspect in the Dec. 8 shooting of a teenage boy inside of the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro station has been identified, the U.S. Marshals Service announced in a release Thursday.Officials say 25-year-old Jaleel Fowler is wanted for shooting and injuring the boy, who was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Surveillance photos of Fowler dressed in all black and wearing white gloves were publicized following the shooting, and Metro Transit Police were able to identify him.Jaleel Fowler, 25...