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Indiana public health expansion clears key legislative vote

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:28 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers gave a key sign of support Monday for the governor’s proposal that would broadly expand the state’s support for county-level public health programs toward improving the state's poor national rankings in areas such as smoking, obesity and life expectancy.Indiana House members voted 78-21 in favor of the bill, with opposition coming from among the most conservative Republican members. Those votes against the proposal came despite changes to specify that elected county officials can opt out of the state program at any time since the Republican-dominated Senate endorsed the bill in February.House Public Health Committee Chairman Brad Barrett urged support for the proposal, saying that county health programs are “strapped” for resources and those troubles were magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic.“It only brought to light the fact that this was uncoordinated and poorly funded,” said Barrett, a Republican from Richmond.The bill ...

How are animal shelters addressing their overpopulation issues?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic trickled down into multiple aspects of our lives, and the lives of our pets. Around March 2021, animal shelters in Austin and surrounding areas felt the reality of people going back to work, realizing they had less time to take care of their pets. Overcrowding of animal shelters, though, goes deeper than people returning “pandemic pets.” In talking to shelters around the community, many found, for some owners, the financial stress became too much to provide their pet the best care. In other cases, there was a lack of available housing that would accommodate their pet’s breed and weight.At the core of it, though, shelters in Austin, San Marcos, Williamson County, Bastrop and Houston said they are feeling the effects of overcrowding from a lack of spayed and neutered animals. Second to that are people returning their pets due to finances, housing conflicts or not having enough time to care for them.Misty Valenta, animal servic...

APA! cat shelter getting makeover, needs foster homes for cats

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Feline Leukemia Adoption Center inside the Austin Pets Alive! shelter is getting a makeover and needs to find foster homes for the cats that are currently staying there. The last day for cats to get fostered before construction begins is Tuesday. Anyone interested in fostering the animals can visit APA's website or visit its Cesar Chavez location. Feline Leukemia Adoption Center The FLAC opened in 2016 and acts as the designated area for cats diagnosed with the feline leukemia virus, also written as FeLV. The center has not received a makeover since it opened seven years ago. Kelly Garlock, the FeLV program coordinator, said the shelter is going to install new shelves for the cats to play on and give the whole room a new paint job. Garlock said the paint job will have an inviting message to encourage people to go inside the FLAC. Garlock explained a lot of the cats in the center are overlooked because people misunderstand their diagnoses. Many think FeLV is a fo...

How to help dwindling Monarch butterfly population in Central Texas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texas is home to many types of pollinators that each play an important role in our ecosystem. Perhaps one of the most recognizable, the Monarch butterfly, populate our skies every spring and fall as they migrate to and from Mexico and Canada. But recent studies show a concerning decline in the number of Monarch butterflies, an insect that has been on the brink of being listed as endangered for years.PHOTO: Thomas Dunkerton | United States Fish & Wildlife ServiceMonarchs by the numbersEastern Monarch butterfly populations have been declining over the past 25 years. Of highest concern is the drop in numbers reported in 2022. A decline of ~25% was observed in Eastern Monarch butterfly populations from Winter 2021-2022 to Winter 2022-2023.Primary threatsSome of the biggest threats Monarchs face include loss of habitat during migration, breeding and overwintering due to urban development. Pesticide use is also detrimental to Monarch butterflies and pollinator...

Glens Falls brewery opening taproom in Troy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:28 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Mean Max Brew Works, a brewery in Glens Falls, is set to open a new taproom on River Street on Monument Square in Troy. Owner Matt Barry hopes to open the taproom in May. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "We like the vibe in Troy and thought it would be a good fit for us," said Barry. "We have found what we think is a perfect location."Mean Max Brew Works sells its own beer, as well as wine from Adirondack Winery, spirits from Yankee Distillers, High Peaks Distilling and Springbrook Hollow Distillery, and New York ciders. The brewery offers snacks, but does not have their own kitchen. Barry encourages people to bring food with them from their favorite restaurants. ‘The Office’ actor coming to Saratoga Springs to host trivia show Barry said the new taproom will offer similar events as its Glens Falls taproom including trivia nights, live music and more. The Glens Falls location is at 193 Glen Street ...

Multiple crews battle structure fire in Pittsfield

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:28 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Multiple crews responded to a structure fire in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, at 2:15 Tuesday morning at 107 Brown Street. While no injuries resulted, initial reports signaled possible entrapment in the heavy fire. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Pittsfield Fire Department says upon arrival, they saw a heavy fire showing from the side of the building. A second alarm rang, bringing in a Hinsdale Fire rehab unit to the scene, with Dalton and Lenox Fire to cover headquarters. Firefighters say they encountered heavy fire on the first and second floor, as well as the attic. The main body of the fire was contained and under control in about 40 minutes. Afterward, firefighters began extensive overhaul operations. One engine company remains on the scene checking for hotspots while assisting with fire investigators. NYSP: Man acting as power of attorney steals over $260K Firefighters say the structur...

'The Office' actor coming to Saratoga Springs to host trivia show

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:28 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Actor David Koechner, who played Todd Packer on "The Office," is set to host a trivia night about the show. The event is set for July 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Teams will compete for prizes and will also hearing behind-the-scenes stories from Koechner. After multiple trivia rounds, the top teams will need to channel their favorite characters from “The Office” and test their acting to be crowned trivia champions. The show also features a Q&A, meet and greet, and pictures with Koechner. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, April 10. You can buy tickets at the Proctors Box Office, by phone at (518) 346-6204 or on the Universal Preservation Hall website. Groups of 10 or more can get their tickets by calling (518) 382-3884, ext. 139.

New 14-member St. Louis Board of Aldermen to be sworn in at City Hall today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's the start of a new era for the St. Louis Board of Alderman.Tuesday, the board shrinks in half from 28 aldermen to 14. It marks the end of a 109-year run of the city of St. Louis having 28 wards.Things will begin at 9:00 a.m. Mayor Tishaura Jones will start by provide remarks ahead of the inauguration ceremony for the new board of aldermen. She's expected to speak about the importance of continuing collaboration and communication. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The board is reducing in size from 28 to 14 members. About half consider themselves to be progressives.According to FOX 2's reporting partners at KMOX, outgoing moderate democrat, Jack Coatar, said the amount of progressives on the board concerns him. Outgoing progre...

Police: 68-year-old man last seen Monday afternoon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County Police issued an endangered silver advisory for a man who went missing Monday afternoon.Herbert Edwin Orr Jr. is 68 years old. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, and gray shoes.   Kim Gardner faces contempt of court after prosecutor no-shows murder trial His family does not know how he left, and he also left his cell phone at home. Orr is diagnosed with dementia and could be confused.If you have information on his whereabouts, you are urged to call the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210, or 911.

Crash on northbound I-25 in south Denver forces lane closures, delaying traffic

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:28 GMT

A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 25 in south central Denver forced the closure of two left lanes, delaying morning traffic Tuesday.Colorado Department of Transportation officials said the crash happened near I-25 and University Boulevard at Exit 205.No injuries were reported. Denver police said, in a posting on Twitter, that multiple vehicles were involved on both northbound and southbound I-25 between University Boulevard and Downing Street. Police advised commuters to find different routes, and CDOT officials projected delays.#TRAFFIC: #DPD is investigating a crash involving multiple motorists at I-25 NB and SB Between University and Downing. No injuries reported. I-25NB is closed at University. I-25SB is reduced to 2 lanes. Alternate routes advised. pic.twitter.com/GOs1Z0yYeW— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) April 18, 2023Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Denver weather: Sunny blue skies with light breeze in the afternoon Crashes and Disasters |...