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Austin apartment Fire leaves dozens without a home, how you can help

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- For the second time this month, the Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN) is working to help people rebuild their lives after two separate, devastating apartment fires.The latest fire left 60 people, including children without a home after an overnight fire ripped through the Sonora Apartments on Sam Rayburn Drive.“These are our neighbors right here in our own community,” said Dwight Bailey Jr., the executive director of the ADRN.“And when you hear folks just like us who one day, things are fine, and literally, overnight, they're devastated.”Resources have been stretched thin this month for the non-profit, which is also helping others recover from a separate wildfire at the Bexley at Silverado Apartment Complex in Cedar Park.“We are completely reliant upon generous donors to help us to do what we do and that's an area of need and opportunity.”The ADRN is asking for donations of emergency supplies—hygiene items, clothing and funding.“We'll have an intake center at th...

Weed 101: St. Cloud State to offer cannabis education certificate programs this fall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:21 GMT

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — St. Cloud State University is offering new online certificate programs in cannabis education, starting this fall.This comes after Minnesota recently became the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana. The SCSU programs are the first of their kind in Minnesota, but similar programs are offered in Illinois, Michigan and other states.“The cannabis industry is growing at an unprecedented rate, and the demand for skilled professionals is higher than ever,” said SCSU President Robbyn Wacker. “Our endeavor is to meet workforce demand to provide educated professionals in this quickly evolving industry.”SCSU’s Professional and Continuing Education division plans to partner with California-based cannabis education company Green Flower.The four programs are in cannabis agriculture and horticulture, cannabis health care and medicine, cannabis compliance and risk management, and the business of cannabis.Each program costs $2,950, with payment plans available. Financial a...

Saratoga Springs coffee shop reopening with new owner

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:21 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Broadway Grind, located at 493 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs, is under new ownership. Christine Hernandez, who also owns Allo Saratoga, has taken over the shop. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hernandez opened Allo Saratoga at 25 Lawrence Street in November 2021. The business is a gathering space for families with kids classes, parent workshops, and childbirth education."I have actually always wanted to own a coffee shop and when I saw this opportunity was available, I jumped on it," said Hernandez. "Allo and a coffee shop are complementary businesses because who loves coffee more than parents?" Saratoga Springs’ PDT Market founder, chef leaving The Broadway Grind originally opened in May 2022 and closed temporarily in July 2023 to transition owners. The coffee shop is reopening for a pop-up preview on August 26 from 8 a.m. to noon. Hernandez hopes to officially open the first we...

Blue alert: Missouri deputy shot; suspect found dead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:21 GMT

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. – A Lincoln County sheriff's deputy was hospitalized Friday morning after he was shot while responding to a call. The suspect in the case was later found dead.A spokesperson for the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department revealed that the deputy was shot in the chest. We're told he was in surgery late Thursday night and is expected to survive. The shooting happened on Creech School Road.Officers are still at the scene. The name of the deputy who was shot is not being released.This all unfolded around 6:25 p.m. Deputies responded to the suspect's home for a domestic disturbance call. The suspect was identified as 54-year-old Thomas Varvera Jr.Cor. Dallas Thompson with the Missouri Highway Patrol said that when deputies arrived, they made contact with Varvera outside the home. Thompson explained that Varvera started shooting at the deputies, hitting one of them in the chest. Thompson shared that Varvera then set his house on fire and ran to a shed on the back side of ...

Downtown Denver brewery closing after successful nine-year run

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:21 GMT

When Scott O’Hearn and Philip Phifer opened LowDown Brewery + Kitchen in 2014, it was on their own terms: a brewery with food — unusual at the time — on an underused corner in Denver’s urban core, and serving straightforward beers rather than trendy styles.On Sept. 30, O’Hearn will close the brewery for good, but once again it is on his own terms, for the most part, which is a rare achievement for craft breweries in Colorado.“It was a really good run. We had a great staff culture and customer culture … and we were extremely profitable, even through Covid,” he said.But about a year ago, LowDown’s landlord began asking whether the brewery wanted to renew its lease at 800 Lincoln St. because he’d received an offer from a developer who wanted to buy the building. At first, O’Hearn and Phifer (who moved to Oregon a few years ago and backed away from day-to-day operations) rejected the notion of closing. But then O’He...

One person dies in crash on northbound Interstate 25 and Yale Avenue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:21 GMT

One person died in a crash Thursday night at northbound Interstate 25 and Yale Avenue, according to Denver Police.The crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. and involved two drivers, police said on Twitter.Authorities said drivers in the area should expect delays and take alternate routes if possible because only one northbound lane was open on the far left.No other information was provided about the crash or those involved. The Denver Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Friday morning. Police said on Twitter that they were investigating the incident and would provide updates when they become available.#TRAFFIC: #DPD officers are investigating a fatal crash involving two motorists at NB I-25 and Yale. 1 person has been pronounced deceased. Expect delays. Alternate routes are advised; the only open NB lane is on the far left. Updates will be provided when available #Denver pic.twitter.com/8mKYNaGO9b— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 25,...

Denver weather: Cool-down brings heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding across Denver metro

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:21 GMT

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch early Friday morning for parts of the state, including Denver, because of possible flash flooding from heavy rainfall.The alert goes into effect at 9 a.m. through Saturday morning for most of north-central and northeast Colorado.Periods of heavy rain will be possible Friday into early Saturday with flash flooding possible in some areas. There is still some uncertainty as to where the heaviest rain will occur. #cowx pic.twitter.com/8ZFRPy4KvL— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) August 25, 2023Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Boulder said it’s still too early to tell where the most rainfall will occur, but they expect “several rounds of heavy rain” through Friday night and Saturday morning. Flash flooding could occur in burn areas — the East Troublesome and Cameron Peak burn scars appeared to be the most susceptible early Friday — as well as in urban and rural areas, potentially flooding roadw...

Suspect arrested in Glendale mall toilet bomb threat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:21 GMT

A suspect was arrested after shoppers were evacuated for a bomb threat after a toilet was mysteriously left at the Americana at Brand shopping center in Glendale Thursday night.Police confirmed a male suspect was taken into custody although his identity was not released.The incident was first reported around 8 p.m., according to Glendale police. Officers found the paint-covered toilet around 50 feet from the AMC Theater at the shopping mall.A note accompanied the toilet stating that the item may be a bomb, police said. Shoppers were evacuated for a possible bomb threat after a toilet was mysteriously left at the Americana at Brand shopping center in Glendale on August 24, 2023. (KTLA)A dolly typically used for hotel luggage was also seen nearby, but it's unclear whether that was used to transport the toilet.Authorities evacuated shoppers from the scene. Sky5 video shows the toilet appears to have many images and letters scrawled all over it. The messages were not discernible from a ...

Burbank man arrested for leaving toilet at Americana at Brand, claiming it was a bomb, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:21 GMT

The Glendale Police Department Friday morning identified the 22-year-old man accused of leaving a toilet that he claimed was a bomb at the Americana at Brand shopping center.Timothy Taratchila of Burbank was arrested Thursday for making a false bomb threat, the GPD said in a news release.Timothy Taratchila is shown in this mugshot released by the Glendale Police Department on Aug. 25, 2023. According to police, at about 8 p.m. Thursday, Taratchila placed "an object resembling a toilet" at the Americana, along with a note claiming the toilet was a bomb.The shopping center was evacuated until after 11 p.m., when the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department determined the paint-covered toilet was safe. Suspect arrested in Glendale mall toilet bomb threat Through witnesses and surveillance footage, Taratchila was identified as the person who placed the toilet, police said.He is being held at the Glendale Police Department in lieu of $15,000 bail.He is due to appear in Glendale Municipa...

Middle school teacher accused of teaching class while drunk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:21 GMT

A teacher in Chino Hills was arrested by San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputies Thursday morning following a complaint from school staff that he may have been intoxicated while teaching.Clifford Harper, 49, of Rancho Cucamonga, was arrested around 11:20 a.m. at Robert Townsend Junior High School on the 15000 Block of Ilex Drive.Faculty at the school called authorities to report their suspicion that Harper was under the influence of alcohol with students in the classroom.Deputies investigated the report and arrested Harper at the school. He was taken to the Chino Hills Police Department and booked into jail. He faces possible charges of public intoxication and child endangerment.Harper is listed on Townsend's website as a STEM instructor who teaches an introduction to technology course that includes the use of 3D modeling programs. That course syllabus includes a link to the rules and requirements for working in the school woodshop, although it's unclear if Harper was actively teac...