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These were the four bills vetoed by Gov. Pritzker on Friday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:25 GMT

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) - Illinois Governor JB Pritzker vetoed four bills on Friday, including one that would remove the moratorium on construction of nuclear power plants and one that would require the Illinois State Board of Education to enter into a master contract to provide religious dietary options to all school districts. Illinois Supreme Court upholds state’s ban on semiautomatic weapons Here's what each of the bills would do, and what the governor wrote in his veto statements.Senate Bill 76Senate Bill 76 would remove the moratorium on new construction of nuclear power plants to allow for the construction of advanced and traditional large-scale nuclear reactors in Illinois. Governor Pritzker wrote in a statement the bill was vetoed because the vague definitions in the bill would open the door to proliferation of costly large-scale nuclear reactors. The governor also said the bill provides no regulatory protections or updates to address the health and safety of Illinois reside...

Newsom, DeSantis see clear upsides with fall debate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:25 GMT

As California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) consider an in-person face-off this fall, strategists across the political spectrum see a shared opportunity for the governors to position themselves as the future of their respective bases. While Newsom has for months been seeking to debate DeSantis — and both governors are notorious for slamming each other’s policies — only in the past couple weeks did plans for a televised tete-a-tete become semi-official. Newsom sent Fox News’s Sean Hannity an offer delineating his terms of participation at the end of July, after which DeSantis followed up with his own counterproposal.  The proposed debate comes as DeSantis struggles to gain traction against former President Trump in the Republican presidential primary after he was touted as a viable alternative to replace Trump as the par...

Texas men's basketball lands key 2024 recruit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:25 GMT

Austin (KXAN) - Rodney Terry and the Texas men's basketball team received some good news Friday as they landed their first recruit in the class of 2024 with Cam Scott. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard is from Lexington, South Carolina. Scott chose the Longhorns over Alabama, South Carolina, Oregon and others. The Austin-bound guard is ranked the 32nd best player nationally, according to 247 sports.The consensus top-ranked player in South Carolina started playing varsity basketball in eighth grade. He is the first in Texas' initial SEC recruiting class as the Longhorns are in their last season in the Big 12.Longhorns Head Coach Rodney Terry and his staff had to adjust their plan for the class of 2023 as both of their initial recruits chose different paths. Texas was able to pivot signing two high school standouts in the class along with five transfers.This year's group of Longhorns will tip things off November 6 against Incarnate Word at Moody Center in Austin.

Upcoming Taborton Road closure announced in Sand Lake

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:25 GMT

SAND LAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rensselaer County has announced the upcoming closure of Taborton Road in Sand Lake for the replacement of the Taborton Road bridge. The closure will go into effect on August 21 and work on the bridge is expected to carry into the fall. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The original bridge was destroyed by torrential flooding in 2021. The road currently has a temporary removable bridge installed that was lent to the county by the New York State Department of Transportation. Rensselaer County stated they will be releasing progress updates as they become available. Road detours will also be announced by the county in the coming days. Twin Bridges axes land purchase in Moreau Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

Two arrested following reported theft in Clifton Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:25 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police arrested two individuals following a reported theft at a residence on Gloucester Street on Wednesday afternoon. Cassandra V. Brackley, 31, of Brunswick, and Gregory A. Caldwell, 36, of Clifton Park, were charged with grand larceny in the third degree, criminal mischief in the fourth degree, conspiracy in the fifth degree, and petit larceny. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police investigations determined that Brackley and Caldwell stole more than $3,000 in cash, prescription medications, and coins from a safe. They also damaged the victim's property. Police say that the two had permission to be in the home.The two were located in Halfmoon and arrested. They were each issued an appearance ticket for Clifton Park Town Court on August 30 and released.

Whitehall hosting village-wide garage sale on Labor Day weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:25 GMT

WHITEHALL, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The village of Whitehall is hosting a community garage sale at the start of September. The annual Whitehall Yard/Garage Sale Days are coming on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-3. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Sales are expected to run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, with many setting up on Friday evening. Shopping maps will be available at several locations across Whitehall, including:Putorti's Broadway Market, 155 BroadwayStewart's Shops, 60 Poultney St.Whitehall Municipal Building, 68 Skenesborough DriveThe Times Emporium, 126 Main St. Whitehall student selected as SADD national president Locals who plan to sell are asked to reach out to [email protected] with their address by Sunday, Aug. 27, in order to guarantee a spot on the shopping map. Local restaurants will be open, as well as Skene Manor and the Skenesborough Museum.

Twin Bridges axes land purchase in Moreau

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:25 GMT

MOREAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A recent land sale at Moreau Industrial Park that would have brought a regional waste management company to town has been tossed. At Tuesday's meeting of the Moreau Town Board, Town Supervisor Todd Kusnierz announced that Twin Bridges will no longer be setting up shop in the town. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In Tuesday's meeting, Kusnierz said that correspondence had come from the attorney of Scott Earl, the outgoing current owner of Clifton Park-based Twin Bridges Waste & Recycling, retracting the offer to purchase three plots of land at the industrial park for $725,000. First announced in June, the sale would have encompassed about 10.5 acres of land - and been sold at a 30% premium over the land's base value."(The withdrawal is) unfortunate for our community, because that would have meant an influx of cash to the tune of $725,000 that could have been utilized for expanding our recreation oppor...

3 Illinois officers hurt during struggle with St. Louis homicide suspect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:25 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) - Three Springfield Police officers were hurt on Thursday during a struggle with a wanted homicide suspect.Officials said that Deondre Powell, a 29-year-old from St. Louis, was wanted on a warrant out of St. Louis and a parole warrant from the Illinois Department of Corrections. Members of a U.S. Marshals fugitive task force found him on Thursday in the area of MacArthur Boulevard and Maple Court. St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases Powell, officials said, was armed with a gun when he tried to run away. Officers caught up to Powell and brought him to the ground but struggled to subdue him. During the struggle, officials said Powell used his gun to fire shots in the officers' direction.Powell was finally subdued when another officer used his taser. The three officers who were hurt during the struggle were treated at local hospitals and have been released. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for...

Mizzou student crowned 2023 state fair queen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:25 GMT

SEDALIA, Mo. – A teen from Jonesburg was named the 2023 Missouri State Fair Queen. On August 10, Kelsey Miller was crowned queen. She had the best score out of the 35 people who competed for the title at the Mathewson Exhibition Center over the course of two days.Kelsey MillerShe will be seen during the rest of the State Fair events and will be a representative for the State Fair and agriculture in Missouri for the next year.The participants were scored in many ways, such as their interview, speech, talent, and evening gown. Plaques were given to the contestants who did the best in each of the four categories.Miss 2023 Miss La Plata FFA Representative Audrey Belfield was named the first runner-up and will get a $1,000 scholarship.The second runner-up went to Miss Concordia FFA, Alice Reid, who will receive a $500 scholarship. The third runner-up honor went to Miss Sheep Producers Representative, Rachel Ancell, who will receive a $350 scholarship.The fourth runner-up honor went ...

Woman identified in fatal north St. Louis shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A woman has been identified in a fatal north St. Louis shooting.Police responded to a fatal shooting in north St. Louis at the 4700 block of Riverview on August 3 at 6:20 p.m. Officers found Ametta Powell, 30, suffering from a gunshot wound. She later died at an area hospital. The Homicide Division is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) if they want to stay private and get a reward.