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LIVE: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expected to endorse former President Donald Trump for 2024 in valley event

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:30:01 GMT

EDINBURG, Texas (Nexstar) — Former President Donald Trump is making a return to Texas on Sunday, where he’s expected to receive backing for his 2024 bid from the Lone Star State’s top Republican.Trump will join Gov. Greg Abbott in the Rio Grande Valley — home to a large portion of the highly-pined for Hispanic vote that Republicans have increasingly been investing time, money and resources in.It follows an early November trip to Houston, where the indicted former president held a rally as his poll numbers soar when ranked against fellow Republicans vying for their party’s nomination to take back the White House.According to a release from the Governor’s Office, the two Republican leaders will meet with state authorities stationed in South Texas as part of Abbott’s Operation Lone Star — his signature multi-billion dollar border security initiative. Trump and Abbott plan to serve meals in Edinburg to Texas National Guard soldiers, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, and author...

Results aside, Wild make ‘a lot of wonderful memories’ in Sweden

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:30:01 GMT

STOCKHOLM — The Wild’s trip to Sweden was for business, and they’ll be the first to acknowledge that the business part of the trip did not go how they would have liked.But the opportunity to play outside of North America doesn’t present itself often, and though the Wild only left with two points — they lost in a shootout to Ottawa on Saturday and suffered a 4-3 overtime loss to Toronto on Sunday — they’ll still depart Sweden with plenty of positive memories.“Obviously we wanted more points,” goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury said. “Wish I could have made that save there at the end to keep it going, see where that would have taken us. But the whole experience was amazing. Stockholm was very welcoming to us. and obviously it was a great experience that we had here.”It was an especially meaningful trip for the Wild’s handful of Swedish players — Joel Eriksson Ek, Jonas Brodin, Filip Gustavsson and Marcus Johansson, as well as goalie prospect Jesper Wallstedt, who made the trip but did...

Business People: Winnebago CEO Happe named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:30:01 GMT

OF NOTEMichael HappeWinnebago Industries, an Eden Prairie-based maker of large recreational vehicles, motorhomes and watercraft, announced that President and CEO Michael Happe has been named Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 National Overall Award winner by Ernst & Young.ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONSMONO, a Minneapolis-based ad agency, announced it has been named Agency of Record for Thrivent, a Minneapolis-based financial services firm. … Preston Spire, a Minneapolis ad agency, announced it has named Victor Kimble as its first chief marketing officer. Kimble previously was in New York at Fallon, Deutsch and Ogilvy.CONSTRUCTIONAllstar Services, a Maple Plain-based roofing and remodeling contractor, announced the appointment of Adam Love as chief executive officer. Love most recently as chief operating officer at SMS Assist.DEVELOPMENTUnited Properties, a Minneapolis-based residential and commercial property developer, announced the promotion of Janelle MacLean to environmental,...

SCSO investigating stabbing in Schuylerville

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:30:01 GMT

SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office announced they are investigating a stabbing that occurred in Schuylerville. The incident took place late in the afternoon on November 17. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Friday at 5:31 p.m., police responded to a call for a stabbing on Myers Lane. The initial investigation revealed that an argument between two people resulted in one of them stabbing the other person in the neck. The victim was taken to Albany Medical Center to be treated for a serious injury. Police say that the victim and the suspect are reportedly known to each other, and that there is no danger to the public. Albany man charged following State Street bank robbery The investigation remains ongoing. Stay with NEWS10 as this story continues to develop.

Salvation Army annual Tree of Lights ceremony at Kiener Plaza

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:30:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The holiday season is officially underway as the Salvation Army hosted its annual Tree of Lights Campaign, where they lit up a Christmas tree in Kiener Plaza.This event serves as the kickoff for an annual fundraiser that raises millions of dollars for Salvation Army programs, which assist those in need. FOX2's Elliott Davis attended the event last night, and he had the opportunity to speak with co-chairs Yolanda Langford and Ozzie Smith.The 76th Tree of Lights event with the Salvation Army is particularly significant, especially during this time of year when everyone is seeking joy. For those facing financial constraints and a lack of resources, the Salvation Army steps in to provide crucial assistance.This time of year is especially important, acknowledging the challenges faced by many people. The Salvation Army's role in offering help and support becomes paramount. Letting people know that assistance is available is crucial, particularly during tough times.The goal fo...

Semitruck fuel spill shuts down eastbound I-76 to northbound I-25

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:30:01 GMT

A semitruck fuel spill on eastbound Interstate 76 shut down the roadway to northbound Interstate 25 Sunday morning.A small leak on the underside of the truck’s tank spilled fuel on the roadway, closing I-76 to northbound I-25, Adams County Fire posted on social media just after 11 a.m. Sunday.The leak is estimated to be between 50 to 100 gallons of diesel fuel, and a tow truck is on its way, according to Adams County Fire.I-76 EB to I-25 NB is closed due to a semi truck fuel spill. Adams County Fire crews are on scene. There is a small leak on underside of tank. The leak has stopped— Adams County Fire (@adamscountyfire) November 19, 2023Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | 1 dead, 3 injured in overnight Denver crash on I-70 Crashes and Disasters | Southbound I-25 reopened at U.S. 50 near Pueblo after truck hits bridge Crashes and Disasters | Train derailment north of Central City in Gilpin County delays Amtrak trains, offici...

First two special session bills head to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:30:01 GMT

Updated at 11:30 a.m.: Two of the seven Democratic-backed priority bills are headed to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk after the state Senate voted to approve them Sunday morning. HB23B-1002 doubles the earned income tax credit for 2023, and HB23B-1008 appropriates money to the state Department of Treasury to staff the property tax deferral program.The Senate passed the bills on a party-line vote after starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, with Republicans in opposition. The bills passed without changes or amendments, making the voice votes their final hurdle before getting Polis’ signature.For more than an hour following those votes, the Senate has been in recess, discussing proposed changes to SB23B-001, the property tax relief bill. After that, the Senate will give the bill a third and final vote before sending it to the House committees and chamber for approval.Updated at 11:05 a.m.: The Capitol is off and running this morning on what is likely the special session’s penultimate day. In the H...

Comedian Dana Carvey announces break from acting in wake of son’s sudden death 

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:30:01 GMT

Dana Carvey, a comedian and actor best known for his time as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live,” has announced that he will be taking a break from work and social media after the death of his son. Dex Carvey died of an accidental drug overdose at his L.A. County home on Wednesday, his family confirmed to People Magazine. He was 32 years old. Dex had previously opened for his father’s 2016 Netflix special “Straight White Male” and also starred in “Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser” and “The Funster,” the latter of which was a series featuring his father. According to a social media post from the elder Carvey, Dex “packed a lot into those 32 years” and was extremely talented in numerous creative outlets, including music, art, filmmaking and comedy. “Dex was a beautiful person,” Carvey posted on Instagram. “We will miss him forever.” Dex Carvey, 32, in a family photo shared by his father, Dana Carvey. The “Wayne’s World” star announced Saturday that he would be s...

Why are turkeys so much cheaper this Thanksgiving?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:30:01 GMT

Need something to be thankful for? Well, in addition to the roof above your head and the device you’re reading this on, you can add the price of your Thanksgiving turkey to the list.That’s according to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), which found that the average price of an 8-to-16-pound turkey was $1.27 per pound in August 2023 — a 22% decline from August 2022. The U.S. Department of Agriculture likewise lists the average price per pound for frozen, whole hen turkeys as $1.27 in August 2023 — down just over 22% from $1.64 in August 2022. Thanksgiving week weather forecast for Southern California The prices of some turkey products fell more dramatically, like boneless and skinless male turkey breasts, which were 61% cheaper in August 2023 than the same time last year, per the AFBF.Why is this happening? Because, finally, a highly contagious avian flu outbreak came under control.Poultry industry ‘holding its breath’In early 2022, what would become the largest bird flu o...

Local scientist with bees in his bonnet gives Newsom a buzz in his ear

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:30:01 GMT

Among the presidents of nations, high-profile dignitaries, and leaders of household-name companies like Visa, ExxonMobil and Microsoft who descended on San Francisco last week to speak at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation events was a Santa Cruz computer scientist who put a buzz in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ear.BeeHero CEO Omer Davidi talked bees at the APEC CEO Summit, right after former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke about international relations, and before Gov. Gavin Newsom took the stage to discuss climate change and the California economy.The world’s population is growing, Davidi told host Helena Humphrey in a “fireside chat” at the Moscone Center. “We need to grow more food,” said Davidi, in a gray suit and light-blue tie. “We need more pollinators, and bees are considered to be the most efficient ones.” But the insects are in peril, with large numbers of bee colonies collapsing worldwide every year, Davidi told Humphr...