City will apply for federal $10 million affordable housing grant

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The City of Austin Housing Department announced it is applying for $10 million in federal funds, which, if selected, will go towards implementing housing policy plans, improving housing strategies and producing more affordable housing. The city is applying for the funds through the Pathways Removing Obstacles (PRO) to Housing Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).“By offering this grant opportunity, HUD recognizes that communities across the U.S. are suffering from a lack of affordable housing and housing production isn’t meeting demand,” said Rosie Truelove, director for the Austin housing department, in a release. “Here in Austin, supply constraints are increasing housing costs, reducing affordability over the long term. Our proposed activities will integrate more funding for our equitable housing initiatives to create affordable units and stretch our efforts to affirmatively further fair housing,” she continued. The federa...

Wild extend Ryan Hartman for three years, $12 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:30 GMT

Wild general manager Bill Guerin all but promised he would extend the contract of center Ryan Hartman this fall, and it became official on Saturday when the team announced the sides agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract.The deal will begin paying the team’s No. 1 center $4 million a year starting next season and through 2026-27.Guerin has now extended the contracts of three key forwards whose deals were set to expire after this season. Mats Zuccarello (two years, $8.25 million) and Marcus Foligno (four years, $16 million) agreed to deals on Sept. 29.All three players approached Guerin separately about staying in Minnesota past this season.Hartman is playing on the last of a three-year extension paying him $1.7 million a year, a bargain considering his production and the role he plays between Zuccarello and young star Kirill Kaprizov. In 2021-22, Hartman had a career-high 34 goals and 65 points before cooling off last season with 15 goals and 37 points.“He’s a great player,” K...

The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 5: Rams’ Kupp ready to runneth over

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:30 GMT

UPDATE: 12:00 p.m. SaturdayIt has taken a while, but one of the biggest stars in the fantasy football universe is about to take flight again.Super Bowl LVI Most Valuable Player Cooper Kupp is expected to make his 2023 debut about 11 months after a season-ending ankle injury.The Los Angeles Rams will now have their top receiver to pair with the league’s top rookie, Puka Nacua. Should be fun for QB Matthew Stafford.Also expected to return Sunday is Indy RB Jonathan Taylor, who has been both injured and disgruntled. For at least this week he’ll be sharing the work with Zack Moss.Las Vegas QB Jimmy Garoppolo has been cleared from the concussion protocol and will play Sunday against the Packers. The opposite is true for 49ers RB Elijah Mitchell, who will miss the Sunday night showdown with Dallas.Giants RB Saquon Barkley is still a big question mark as they head to Miami, and Detroit WR Amon-Ra St Brown is considered very doubtful to take the field against Carolina.ORIGINAL POST: 11:06 a...

Albany Police investigating Providence Place shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department announced they are investigating a shooting that took place early in the morning on October 7. The incident occurred on Providence Place. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday around 2:45 a.m., police responded to the area of Delaware Avenue and Providence Place following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 32-year-old man who had sustained a gunshot wound to his torso. The victim was treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel and transported to Albany Medical Center, where police say he is in stable condition. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and the suspect are known to each other, and at this time the shooting is believed to be an isolated incident, according to police. Law enforcement seize $37K in cash and drugs in Cohoes The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany...

Albany Police raise awareness on Domestic Violence with 5k Walk/Run

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Albany Police Department held its 9th Annual 5K Run and Walk for Domestic Violence Awareness. Every year, the event aims to raise funds to help victims of domestic violence, along with partnering with domestic violence agencies that help men, women, and children. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Noel Day was at the event with her kids for the first time. She was also there to support her son, who is an Albany police officer.“Definitely [here] to support the department and our son,” she said. “Since he’s been in the department for two years.”Hayden Day and his sister Ava were also there to support the cause.“It’s a great cause to support,” he said.“I think it’s very important to support and to raise awareness on domestic violence,” Ava Day said.Rebecca Ramos is one of the co-founders of the event and has been organizing the walk and run for nine ye...

Metro Call-A-Ride disrupted by cyber incident, weekend rides suspended

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A cyber incident that occurred earlier this week continues to affect computer networks related to Metro Call-A-Ride and phone systems. As a result, Call-A-Ride will not be providing rides this weekend.On October 7 and 8, Call-A-Ride is unable to use their phones, and the scheduling service for future trips is currently unavailable. MetroLink and MetroBus will continue to operate on their normal weekend schedules today and tomorrow. Ticket vending machines will only accept cash until further notice.The Bi-State Development IT team has detected an additional cybersecurity event early this morning and is working with their security partners to identify the next steps toward resolving the issue.This is a developing story, and FOX2 will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Security guard kills gunman as argument leads to shooting at Ferguson gas station

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:30 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - A security officer fatally shot a gunman at a Ferguson gas station overnight after an argument led to an exchange of gunfire.The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. at a Ferguson QuikTrip in the 10000 block of West Florissant Avenue. Investigators have not yet disclosed the identity of the security guard or suspect involved. Vacant Railway Exchange building catches fire in Downtown St. Louis The Ferguson Police Department says the incident unfolded shortly after the suspect tried to make a purchase and there was "an apparent disagreement over required identification for the transaction." The suspect left, then quickly returned to the store. Shortly after that, an altercation arose between him and an on-duty security officer. According to surveillance footage reviewed by police, the situation escalated to the point that both the suspect and the security officer pulled out firearms. An exchange of gunfire followed. Close Thanks for signing up! ...

Midtown Topgolf near completion, but opening date still unknown

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Many signs point to Topgolf in St. Louis' Midtown neighborhood opening soon, but after nearly a year of construction, it still remains without a firm grand opening date. Finishing touches are underway at the Midtown TopGolf venue, which sits near the intersection of Chouteau and Compton avenues. Earlier this week, FOX 2 noticed crews working on the turf and machines. This TopGolf location will consist of three levels and more than 100 climate-controlled outdoor hitting bays. Unique to others, golfers will enjoy a view of the Gateway Arch from a distance. Vacant Railway Exchange building catches fire in Downtown St. Louis The Topgolf location will be fully equipped with the company's signature "top tracer technology," which offers an interactive experience and includes fan favorite Topgolf games like Angry Birds and Jewel Jam. FOX 2 even learned of some already testing out the experience earlier this week. Initial projections said the TopGolf would open in late 2023. ...

Avalanche Journal: Why Colorado is home to the best defense corps in the NHL

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:30 GMT

Jack Johnson has been part of some pretty good defense corps.He played with a group led by a young Drew Doughty that eventually won the Stanley Cup twice in Los Angeles. The Rangers had the Norris Trophy winner, Adam Fox, plus Jacob Trouba and a couple of other exciting young talents during Johnson’s one season in Manhattan.But even start a question with, “So you’ve played with some pretty good defense …” and Johnson will be quick to cut it off.“Ehhh,” he said. “Nothing like this one.”The Avalanche is one of the top contenders to win the Stanley Cup this season for many of the same reasons Colorado won the title in 2022. The core of star players and playing style that meshes so well with their talent are two major reasons.But the No. 1 reason is pretty simple: The Avs have a strong claim to make about having the best defense corps in the NHL.“I don’t even think it is a question,” Devon Toews said. “I feel like no one can contend with us because of the way we move the puck, the way w...