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Judges toss lawsuit targeting North Dakota House subdistricts for tribal nations

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal three-judge panel in North Dakota has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Republican district officials who alleged that the consideration of race was unconstitutional in the creation of state House subdistricts that included ones encompassing tribal nations.The lawsuit filed early last year by the two GOP legislative district officials targeted the two subdivided districts the Legislature drew in 2021, which included subdistricts for the Fort Berthold and Turtle Mountain Indian reservations. The lawsuit alleged that the “racial gerrymandering” was a violation of the equal protection clause.The ruling issued Thursday by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Peter Welte, Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ralph Erickson and U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Hovland granted motions for summary judgment made by the state and the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, and denied the plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment, dismissing the case.The judges said th...

Barrie GO line to be suspended tonight until Monday: Metrolinx

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

It will be a weekend of riding the bus for anyone who was hoping to take the GO Train out of Barrie.GO Rail service on the Barrie Line will be temporarily suspended as of 9 p.m. Friday night until the end of service on Sunday.Regular service will resume on Monday, November 6.Metrolinx says the temporary closure will allow for ongoing track maintenance as well as platform upgrades at Maple GO, and switch upgrades near Aurora GO.Shuttle buses will be replacing the trains between Allendale Waterfront GO and Union Station.Downsview Park GO will not be served by any GO bus replacements, Metrolinx added, advising customers to use the TTC instead.“Buses do not have the same capacity as trains and shuttle buses may experience longer than normal travel times,” Metrolinx warned.

Brighton Park residents file lawsuit against city, mayor over proposed migrant camp site

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

CHICAGO — Some southwest side residents are taking legal action against the city and Mayor Brandon Johnson over a proposed migrant camp site.As the city searches options to house migrants, several sites are being considered for future use.According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the vacant lot at 38th and California in Brighton Park will be used as a tent basecamp and could house up to 2,000 migrants.The Sun-Times also reports the city signed a lease with the property owners on October 26 and will pay them $91,400 a month to use the land.In a statement, the 12th Ward Alderwoman Julia Ramirez said, “The city did not inform me that a lease had been signed. I continue to be frustrated and disappointed in the administration’s lack of transparency with my community and am deeply concerned that a lease would be signed prior to a full environmental assessment taking place. The city owes 12th Ward residents an explanation.”Controversy over the site has sparked numerous protests. Now, some Bright...

Texans to vote on funding boost for 'emerging' state universities

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — In this election, Texans will vote on a proposition to enhance funding of select higher education institutions to elevate them to leading research universities.Texas Proposition 5, stemming from H.J.R 3, is a proposed constitutional amendment seeking authorization for the creation of this new endowment, called the Texas University Fund. The TUF aims to address the challenges posed by Texas’ increasing population that has put pressure on the state’s infrastructure and public resources. The goal of the fund would be to empower universities to create "research-driven solutions" regarding this issue. Voter Guide: What you need to know ahead of the November 2023 election University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University have stood as Texas's top two public research institutions for years, drawing prestige from a $32 billion endowment that supports faculty recruitment, research funding, and infrastructure development. It's why lawmakers are hoping voters appr...

Preparing your house for winter saves money, heat

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Cold temperatures have arrived in Central Texas, and an unprepared home can waste money trying to keep warm. Or in a worst-case scenario, pose a health risk to occupants. NOAA’s winter forecast released: What to expect The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) recommends taking steps to prepare well ahead of inclement weather. Sometimes, the tools and parts required for winterization can fly off shelves and out of giveaways quickly — last year, a City of Austin giveaway of meter keys and outdoor spigot covers saw huge demand.TDI's tips start with inspecting your home: chimney, furnace, smoke detectors and attic insulation. The seal around doors and windows should not have any gaps; these can be sealed with foam insulation strips. GUIDE: How to prepare your pipes for a freeze. The Travis County Office of Emergency Management shared a series of tips in September (National Preparedness Month) focused on getting ready for winter storms. In one of the posts, the office...

Vikings rookie quarterback Jaren Hall was made for this moment

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

The pass sailed out of the back of the end zone, and pandemonium ensued in Provo, Utah.As students flooded the field in response to BYU upsetting Baylor in double overtime, quarterback Jaren Hall wasn’t ready to join in the celebration.Not yet. Not until he hugged kicker Jake Oldroyd. The heartwarming moment on the sidelines lasted about 20 seconds, with Hall embracing an emotional Oldroyd, who had missed a pair of field goals that would have won the game in regulation.“He could’ve been celebrating with everybody else and he’s over there making sure his teammate is OK,” BYU head coach Kalani Sitake said of Hall. “That’s who he is. He’s such a good leader. It comes naturally to him.”That’s exactly what the Vikings need right now as they navigate uncharted waters without franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins. The reality of the situation started to set in this week at TCO Performance Center as Cousins had successful surgery to r...

Man sentenced in death, robbery of Connor Delaney

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Jeffrey McGough will spend 17.5 years in prison. He pled guilty to manslaughter, robbery and aggravated cruelty to animals related to the death of Connor Delaney. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Delaney, 21, was shot and killed inside his Richmondville home in January 2022. Police said a dog was also killed. Delaney's family gave emotional statements about the mark he left on their life. “He was just amazing," Joseph Delaney, Connor Delaney's father, said. "Absolutely way better than me, way better than most.” During sentencing, the question remained if McGough should be considered a youthful offender, because he was 18 at the time Delaney was killed. The court ruled in favor of the prosecution, denying youthful offender status. Human remains discovered in Wahconah park identified “When you‘re 18 years old and you take a weapon and you enter the home of another individual and you kill him, you h...

Guptill's Ice Cream closing for the 2023 season

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Guptill's Ice Cream in Cohoes is getting ready to close for the season. The ice cream stand's last day is Sunday, November 5. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Ice cream lovers can get ice cream cones and sundaes and can take home quarts of their favorite flavors through Sunday. Guptill's is known for being one of the last seasonal ice cream stands in the Capital Region to close for the season each year.Guptill's is located at 1085 New Loudon Road and will be reopening in March 2024. The stand is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

Delaware County man sentenced for child pornography possession

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

SIDNEY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Sidney man has been sentenced on child pornography possession charges, according to the United States Attorney's Office. Michael Murray, 71, now faces 12 years in prison and a post-release supervision term of 10 years. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Murray was arrested in March of 2022. As part of his guilty plea on September 13, Murray admitted that he possessed images and videos of child pornography across multiple devices and email accounts back in 2021. At the time of the offenses, Murray had a previous child pornography conviction. In addition to his prison sentence, he will be required to register as a sex offender upon his release.

Albany Public Library to change hours on November 6

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Public Library branches are changing their operating hours beginning on Monday, November 6. The most noticeable changes will occur on the weekends, with several branches expanding Saturday hours, while others will be open on Sundays. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Our weekend staffing levels across the system have been minimal for years, and we don’t have the budget to add staff. Concentrating our Saturday staff at our large, geographically diverse locations lets us expand Saturday hours at those branches and offer regular Saturday programs for working families, not to mention increasing our outreach efforts in the community,” said APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay. “We are excited to try something different and hopefully reach new audiences.”The Howe, Pine Hills, and Washington Avenue branches will now be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The Arbor Hill/West Hill, Bach, and Del...