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4 injured in partial crane collapse in Atlanta, police say

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:24:00 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Four people were injured when a crane partially collapsed at a construction site in Atlanta, police said.Police and firefighters rushed Monday to the site in the city's Midtown area. The four people who were hurt were taken to a hospital with injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening, Atlanta police said.Atlanta Fire Captain Michael Roman said firefighters worked to make sure everyone on the construction crew was accounted for, Fox 5 reported. In addition to the four injured, seven other people had to be rescued from the site, the TV station reported.“There are two wrecked cranes on site, and the one that is next to the building is the one that is unstable at this time,” Roman said. Driver detained after box truck crash near White House The scene needs to be secured, he said.“Right now, we determined there is a collapse danger to the cranes, being that it’s unstable,” Roman said. “We got engineers on site, crane experts on site, and we’re just tryin...

Health insurance for 600,000 Americans at stake in debt ceiling debate

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:24:00 GMT

(The Hill) -- The health insurance of 600,000 Americans is hanging in the balance as part of last-minute negotiations to raise the U.S. debt ceiling.House Republicans are pushing to include beefed-up work requirements for recipients of federal welfare — now called Temporary Assistance for Needy Families — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid as part of a debt ceiling deal with the White House.“We can’t be spending more money next year. We have to spend less than we spent the year before. It’s pretty easy," Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Friday.Under the GOP proposal, 600,000 Americans — mostly low- and moderate-income people who are capable of working and are between 19 and 56 years old — would lose their health care after being kicked out of federal Medicaid funding, according to a Congressional Budget Office analysis from April.That would save the government $109 billion over the next decade, the CBO estimated, which is just a fraction of ...

Large police presence at Clifton Park apartment complex

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:24:00 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A heavy police presence is currently at the Foxrun Apartments off of exit 8 in Clifton Park. Multiple Saratoga County Sheriff's vehicles are on the scene as well as New York State Police. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Information regarding the police presence is limited at this time. News10 has reached out to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office for more information regarding the situation.

Off the Beaten Path: Moto Coffee Machine

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:24:00 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) - There is more than meets the eye at this neighborhood coffee shop on Warren Street. Moto Coffee Machine also functions as a motorcycle store, allowing you to fuel up in more ways than one.Moto Coffee Machine is the brain child of Antony Katz. His passion for good coffee and cruising on two wheels drove him to open up this one-of-a-kind coffee shop in 2015. Discover more locations Off the Beaten Path The store is located at 357 Warren Street in Hudson. It's open seven days a week from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.If your budget doesn’t allow for the purchase of a Ducati, their pastries have also been known to deliver smiles.This Friday, the NEWS10 ABC in the Morning team is heading to Hudson to wrap up our “NEWS10 in Your Town” series. The show was previously live on location this month in Saratoga, Albany and Bennington.

DEC urges drivers 'give turtles a 'brake'' on world turtle day

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:24:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On World Turtle Day, which happens to be Tuesday, the Department of Environmental Conservation is asking drivers to "give turtles a brake," as thousands of turtles are killed each year by unsuspecting drivers. Turtles nest in May and June, and drivers may be unaware of turtles on the road seeking new nesting areas. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! If you find an injured turtle, the DEC says a licensed wildlife rehabilitator may be able to assist. The DEC also reminds people not to take turtles home, as all native turtles are protected by law and cannot be kept without a DEC permit.If drivers are able, they are encouraged to slow down to avoid hitting turtles, and if they can, safely move the turtle to the shoulder on the side of the road in the direction it was facing. Drivers are also advised to not pick up turtles by their tails, but safely by the sides of their shells. Local third grader earns ...

Utilities director proposes water bill rate increase in St. Louis City

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:24:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis City locals may soon be faced with noticeable increases to their water bills.The details on this story are appearing in FOX 2's St. Louis Post-Dispatch partners. The Post reported that the increases being requested by city water officials would result in the largest hikes in city water bills in nearly three decades.Public Utilities Director Curk Skouby told aldermen in a budget hearing Monday that he needs two 20% increases in the next fiscal year. One this coming July and another one next January. Suspect remains at large in St. Peters triple shooting Skouby says the increases are necessary to help the division deal with rising costs and aging infrastructure. We're told, altogether, the increases would mean a $10 monthly jump in the average customer's bill.The Post also reported that the last increases in city water bills were between 2008 and 2011.Skouby explained that the major water main break flooded part of Highway 40 near Forest Park alone is going to ...

Locals express crime concerns in Town Hall meeting

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:24:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis locals and downtown business owners take their concerns straight to their aldermen. Crime and safety is the biggest concern people have right now. Some say there's a big disconnect between crime stats and personal experience.Alderwoman Cara Spencer and Alderman Rasheen Aldridge holding a town hall Monday night at the Central Library downtown. It was a chance for people to come out and voice concerns and ideas important to them.Both Spencer and Aldridge gave updates on proposed bills in the city. Spencer said on Friday that she introduced a bill that will prohibit open carry, but it doesn't touch concealed weapons. They also talked about the city's budget, liquor licenses, crime, and short-term rentals. Suspect remains at large in St. Peters triple shooting Aldridge shared that with Airbnb's not being regulated, people are throwing parties, and they're going from inside to outside in the street, causing more crime issues around two and three in the morning.Peo...

East St. Louis woman sentenced today for using dead mother's social security checks

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:24:00 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - An East St. Louis woman who cashed in her dead mother's social security checks gets sentenced Tuesday.Darlene Rogers pleaded guilty to felony theft of more than $128,000 in federal money in January. Court documents show her mother died in 1997. Retired Post-Dispatch sports writer Rick Hummel dead at 77 The family didn't report her death to the Social Security Administration. In 2009, Rogers forged her mother's signature to get ownership of the bank account, which she used to write checks to herself for 12 years.The SSA discovered the fraud in early 2021.

New Sweetie Pie's location opening in north St. Louis

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:24:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Good news for fans of Sweetie Pie's - they're opening a St. Louis location since the last opened Sweetie Pies closed last fall.According to FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Sweetie Pie's 2nd Act will be in north St. Louis, at Kingshighway Boulevard and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Owner Robbie Montgomery plans to invest nearly $4 million in the new location, and about 25 jobs could be created Suspect remains at large in St. Peters triple shooting The Land Clearance for Development Authority will be discussing the proposal later Tuesday.

Christian Fellowship Baptist Church hosts 'Purina Care Day' today

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:24:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's 'Purina Cares Day.' Free pet and human food will be distributed to pet owners in need at the Christian Fellowship Baptist Church on Ferguson Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Purina workers will also assemble care kits for the homeless, and healthy snack packs for kids and teens. Volunteers will also make fleece blankets, build pet beds and assemble adoption kits for pet shelters. Retired Post-Dispatch sports writer Rick Hummel dead at 77 This is the 22nd annual Purina Cares Day.