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Commute nightmare: These cities are most infuriating, expensive and dangerous for drivers, study finds

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – For many Americans, regardless of their family situation or what they do for work, the worst part of their day is the same: commute. What exactly makes it so miserable – especially for those with driving commutes – is a concoction of bumper-to-bumper traffic, hours wasted on the road, and the high cost of gas. Plus, driving is one of the most dangerous things we do regularly. Personal finance site MoneyGeek took a look at all these maddening aspects of the daily commute and ranked cities by where things are worst. The 10 best cities for recent college graduates to rent in The first metric they measured was "commute agony," which combines two especially frustrating things about commuting: long distances and slow speeds. On this list of spots for infuriating commutes, there are four metro areas each in Texas and Florida.RankMetro areaAvg. length of one-way commute (minutes)Avg. rush hour speed (mph)1.New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA37292.Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar...

Six 3D-printed homes for sale in Georgetown

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

GEORGETOWN (KXAN) — America’s fastest-growing city is home to a new development that's constructing 100 houses made with 3D-printing.On Saturday, six of these homes will go on sale.Georgetown’s Wolf Ranch is a massive project partnered by home-building company Lennar and Austin-based ICON. PREVIOUS: 100 3D-printed homes coming to Austin area next year ICON’s director of project operations Conner Jenkins explained the idea that’s resulted in reality."This is the first 3D-printed community ever,” he said. "We print up to 10 feet tall, as we really designed these homes with 3D-printing in mind."Lennar’s Charlie Coleman believes that this community signifies a major milestone for Central Texas.“It's an exciting day for Georgetown,” he said. “It also speaks to how the Greater Austin area is now a leader in the technology space."These six futuristic homes — ranging cost between $475,000 and $565,000 — will feature five of the eight available floorplans within the community."This communi...

St. Basil Greek Festival returns to Troy this weekend

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The St. Basil Greek Festival is returning to Troy on June 9, 10, and 11. The festival takes place at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church at 909 River Street in Troy. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The festival includes homemade Greek food and pastries, live Greek music, youth Greek dance performances, a Greek bazaar, church tours, and more. Admission and parking is free.Attendees can enjoy souvlaki, moussaka, lamb, loukoumathes and more. The St. Basil Greek Festival is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

New disc golf course coming to Amsterdam's Sassafrass Park

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- With disc golf continuing to grow in popularity around the area, a new course is being installed in Amsterdam's Sassafrass Park. Dove Creek Disc Golf Course at Sassafrass Hollow will be an 18-hole course. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “Disc golf’s popularity has gone through the roof and Montgomery County is quickly becoming recognized as a destination for great courses and welcoming people,” said Montgomery County Executive Matthew Ossenfort. “Since we made our initial investments in the Burbine Forest Disc Golf Course, the response has been overwhelmingly positive from people across the region and beyond. I’m confident that disc golfers will soon find that same hospitality and excitement here at this new course.”Burbine Forest Disc Golf Course was completed in 2020 and had its grand opening in June 2021. The course is currently the only one in Montgomery County. It's located off Corbin Hill R...

Emerson to announce new headquarters site from Clayton

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. -- Emerson will be announcing a new corporate headquarters Friday at 11 a.m. CEO Lal Karsanbhai and Clayton Mayor Michelle Harris will be sharing the news from the lobby of the new Forsythe Point building located near Shaw park. Emerson included news that they have chosen to remain in St. Louis in their report on first quarter earnings. Nearly 1,300 people work at the Emerson headquarters on West Florissant. St. Louis County town tows cars from driveways with expired tags They announced plans to sell the headquarters in Ferguson last fall. An Emerson spokesperson told FOX 2 in October that the company was considering the St. Louis area in its search for a new headquarters.Construction of the 14-story Forsythe Point building wrapped up in May. The open floor plans feature column free design and 14-foot ceilings with glass curtain walls. The large lobby features a video wall plus 13,000 square feet of street-level retail and restaurant space.There is an acre of gre...

St. Louis County town tows cars from driveways with expired tags

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A mother of two is without her car after a Missouri city towed it away from her driveway for having expired temporary tags.Christina Reise lives in Calverton Park, located in St. Louis County, and feels like she's losing everything."I just don't know how they can come into my driveway and take my car," Reise said.FOX 2 uncovered an administrative search warrant signed by a Calverton Park judge on May 22. It allowed the city to tow and impound Reise's car because her temporary tag expired two months prior.Reise said she's been saving up to pay the taxes."I've just been taking a little bit out of every paycheck and setting it aside -- the taxes are close to two grand," she said. St. Louis County town tows cars from driveways with expired tags Calverton Park Police/Code Enforcement Lt. Sean Gibbons said a warning was sent to Reise that gave her 10 days to remove the vehicle or have a hearing with him before taking action.Gibbons said it comes down to two thing...

Money Saver: Kohl's clearance sale

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Kohl's is clearing out the racks with a clearance sale offering discounts. This limited-time sale can save you up to 85% after an extra 50% off. Shop for men, women, kids, active gear, home, shoes, and accessories. This sale is happening both online and in stores. The online price includes the discount. It will be automatically charged at the register in stores. Get free shipping when you spend $49 or more. For more information, head to Money Saver, because saving dollars just makes sense.

With first-of-its-kind law, Colorado officials can now block you on social media

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

Elected officials in Colorado can now ban people from their private social media pages for any reason under a bipartisan bill signed into law Monday, a first-of-its-kind statute that’s prompted criticism from First Amendment advocates.But with a potentially decisive U.S. Supreme Court decision looming, will the new law stand?HB23-1306, enacted into law with Gov. Jared Polis’ signature, seeks to draw a line between officials’ public and private social media pages. Under the law, a public page — like one linked directly to an office or run using public resources — couldn’t ban anyone from interacting with it. But a private one — an account that predates an official’s election or one that’s kept distinct from official action — now can.It’s the first law of its kind in the United States, First Amendment experts and the bill’s proponents say. It follows standards set by a federal appellate court, which ruled in 2022 ...

Denver fines three landlords $500 each for operating without residential rental licenses

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

For the first time, Denver fined three landlords $500 each for not getting the city’s required residential rental licenses, which went into effect earlier this year.The citations were issued Wednesday and Thursday to properties that had previously received warnings and a $150 fine. The affected properties include a complex at 1232 Gaylord St. in Cheesman Park, a complex at 1522 N. Wabash St. in East Colfax and 29th Street Apartments at 651 29th St. in Five Points.If they fail to undergo inspections and apply for the licenses, they could be hit with another $999 fine in as soon as two weeks, Excise and Licenses spokesperson Eric Escudero said.As of now, his department has sent more than 1,110 warning letters and around 50 $150 fines and citations.“More $500 fines will be likely coming soon for unlicensed properties,” Escudero said. “It’s a bad day for us anytime we are left with no option but to start issuing fines and citations.”On Thursday, more than 6...

Recent rains, snowmelt raises reservoirs, swells rivers, thickens grass and trees around Colorado

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

Snow melting steadily in Colorado’s mountains, combined with a soppingly wet May and early June, has left water storage reservoirs relatively full and rivers flowing at normal or higher-than-normal levels, easing drought anxieties.The rain falling regularly across metro Denver and the high plains brought near-record moisture, which has saturated soils to the point they are primed for flooding. And vegetation in cities and farm fields is thickening. This means reduced demands for water that, in typical years, draw down reservoirs. Denver Water officials this week ramped up releases from the 96% full Dillon Reservoir through its dam into the Blue River, a tributary of the Colorado River. The utility officials touted benefits for fish, other aquatic life and possibly people who want to go rafting.National Weather Service data on rainfall from May 1 through June 6 shows the following totals:Castle Rock with 12.07 inchesCentennial with 10 inchesAurora with 10.8 inchesDenver with 8....