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DeSantis signs Florida's 6-week abortion ban into law, but it's not in effect yet

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:50:15 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday night signed into law a bill that would ban abortions in Florida after six weeks of pregnancy.DeSantis quietly signed the bill (SB-300) — called Florida's "Heartbeat Protection Act" — at his office at around 11 p.m., according to a Twitter post from the governor's office. "Signed the Heartbeat Protection Act, which expands pro-life protections and devotes resources to help young mothers and families," the post read.The bill will ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy with exceptions for life-threatening medical complications. Pregnancies involving rape or incest can be terminated at up to 15 weeks, but documentation, such as a restraining order or police report, would be required. Reproductive health advocates have called the parameters for exemptions restrictive, and have pointed out that many people do not find out they are pregnant until it is too late. Idaho governor signs ‘abortion trafficking’ bill into law "This ban wil...

Street School With Sarah: Demystifying Chicago's Lower Wacker Drive 

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:50:15 GMT

WGN Traffic Reporter Sarah Jindra's “Street School with Sarah” is back! The next topic: Lower Wacker Drive.If you're a true Chicagoan, you know how to navigate Lower Wacker Drive and use it to your benefit. But many say they are too nervous to use it."I think people are just scared of the darkness, not knowing where they are and being in the bowels of the city. But it also kind of gives it a chache as well. There’s a reason it appears in the Blues Brothers, Dark Knight, Batman Begins. It's this mysterious slightly creepy place, a city under the city,” said Paul Durica of the Chicago History Museum.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Georgetown prepares streets for Two Step Inn country music festival

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:50:15 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- The city of Georgetown is a day away from one of the biggest festivals in its history at San Gabriel Park. The two-day Two Step Inn festival will feature acts like Tyler Childers, Wynonna Judd, and T-Pain. If you live in Georgetown, or plan on visiting for the country music, here's what you need to know. Street Closures Many of the streets surround the park will be closed during the festival on Saturday and Sunday. The city has put together an interactive map to make things simple for drivers. The center and northbound lanes of Austin Avenue from Morrow Street down to Northwest Boulevard will be closed through the weekend. City officials are telling people to expect delays this weekend during the festival. Additional street closures this weekend include: North College Street from Holly to College StreetCollege Street from North College Street through the roundaboutRiverhaven Drive from Weir Road, through the roundaboutSome streets around the park will be ...

Abbott opens nominations to honor first responders in Star of Texas Awards

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:50:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Governor Greg Abbott's office opened nominations Thursday for the 2023 Star of Texas Awards. According to the announcement from the governor's office, the awards honor peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders and members of federal law enforcement who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.The governor's office says nominations can also be made for private citizens who were seriously injured or killed while aiding or attempting to aid a peace officer, firefighter or emergency medical first responder in the performance of their duties."The annual Star of Texas Awards recognize the incredible sacrifices that our peace officers, firefighters, and emergency first responders make in service to our state and their fellow Texans," said Governor Abbott in Thursday's announcement. "These awards honor the bravery and exemplarily leadership of these selfless individuals who were injured or killed in the line of duty. We are forever thankful...

Win tickets to see 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:50:15 GMT

Win two tickets to see the Tuesday, May 9, 8 p.m. production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” at Bass Concert Hall. The contest opens on April 17 and closes on April 23. Sorry, you are using an unsupported browser. This page will not display correctly. Please click here to upgrade to a newer browser. /**/

ATCEMS and AFD to offer life-saving training Sunday

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:50:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin-Travis County EMS and Austin Fire Department will offer two free first-aid classes to the public on Sunday.According to an announcement from ATCEMS, the Stop the Bleed classes train potential bystanders or survivors to help others in mass casualty events before first responders arrive. The training teaches multiple techniques to control life-threatening hemorrhages, as well as tourniquet application, wound packing, and more, according to ATCEMS. Those who attend will receive a Stop the Bleed kit to take home. RSVP for Sunday, April 16, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at First Street Studio, 701 Tillery Street, Suite A7B.RSVP for Sunday, April 30, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Black Box Creative, 2300 S. Lamar Blvd., Suite 109.

Retired NYSP investigator with ties to region dies

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:50:15 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Patrick J. Hogan, a retired investigator with the New York State Police, died Thursday, April 13, after a long illness stemming from his assignment at the World Trade Center following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Hogan spent 22 years with the state police, retiring in 2018. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hogan was born in Troy and lived in North Greenbush for the past 25 years. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Hudson Valley Community College, and Siena College, where he earned his bachelor's degree. He is survived by his wife and three children. Funeral arrangements have not been publicly announced. New York State Police commits to getting more female troopers on the force In lieu of flowers, Hogan's family asked that contributions be made in his memory to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Gifts may be made online or by mail to 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY...

2 hospitalized after fire damages Schenectady home

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:50:15 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Two people were hospitalized after an overnight fire in Schenectady, according to city fire chief Don Mareno. It happened around 1:30 a.m. Friday, at 1690 Van Vranken Avenue. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Mareno said 15 people live at that address. The two sent to the hospital are expected to recover, he said. The fire was under control in about 45 minutes. It is still under investigation.

License plate readers deter crime in the St. Louis area

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:50:15 GMT

ST. ANN, Mo. - New license plate reader technology called Flock Safety automated license plate readers is helping communities protect themselves against criminals. They’re gaining popularity across the St. Louis region for helping to solve crimes and even deter them from happening in the first place.The cameras and license plate readers are designed to capture criminals via the cars they’re in, allowing law enforcement to cut down on investigations by finding suspects in real time with video and alerts. “That live time readout that we get by our dispatcher or that alert on our computer gives the officers opportunity to find that vehicle," said Cpl. Josh Wineinger for the Arnold Police Department. "So we can contain them to a neighborhood, it deters crime dramatically." Top Story: Witness: Woman pumping gas seriously hurt chasing after stolen purse In under two months, it’s led investigators in Arnold to solve 13 felony cases ranging from car theft to burglary faster and more effic...

Denver police officer hurt in early Friday disturbance downtown

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:50:15 GMT

A Denver police officer was injured and taken to a hospital after a disturbance downtown early Friday.The injuries weren’t life-threatening, police said in a posting on Twitter.The disturbance in the 600 block of Pennsylvania Street drew a heavy police presence. Police on Friday could not be reached to say what happened.ALERT: #DPD is investigating a Disturbance in the 600 Blk of Pennsylvania St. A Denver Police Officer was injured and transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Heavy police presence in the area. Updates will be posted when available. #Denver pic.twitter.com/GPwO67Ct8O— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) April 14, 2023