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2 teens injured after shooting in South Chicago

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:45:48 GMT

CHICAGO -- Two 17-year-old boys are injured after a shooting in South Chicago Monday morning.According to police, the boys were near the 8100 South South Shore Drive around 4:58 a.m. when individuals approached the boys on foot and opened fire. Police said one boy sustained a gunshot wound to the head and was transported to University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. The other boy sustained a gunshot wound to the ankle and was transported to Trinity Hospital in fair condition. Child thrown from carnival ride in Antioch, airlifted to hospital There were no other injuries reported and the individuals fled in an unknown direction. There is currently no one in custody and police are investigating the incident.

Your property tax relief questions answered: How much, when you could benefit

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:45:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas House passed Senate Bill 2 Thursday evening, advancing the property tax relief bill to Gov. Greg Abbott for his approval. $18 billion deal reached: Texans to get biggest property tax cut in state’s history KXAN received several questions about the bill from viewers on social media and by email, and tracked down answers to some of your frequently asked questions. What is in Texas' property tax proposal?The bill provides for $12.7 billion in tax relief for property owners through four main avenues:Reducing school district property tax rates by subsidizing public education with an additional $12 billion;Raising the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000;Limiting appraisal value increases to 20% per year for non-homesteaded properties under $5 million, as part of a 3-year pilot program; and,Exempting businesses with annual revenue of less than $2.47 million from the franchise tax, up from a $1.23 million exemption threshold.In addition, it requires coun...

Runway closed at Taylor airport after plane lands with gear up

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:45:48 GMT

TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) – The City of Taylor said Sunday the runaway at the Taylor Municipal Airport was closed until further notice after a single-engine airplane landed with the gear up on the runway. According to a city release, officials said the plane landed at 5 p.m. The city said no one was hurt. The plane was reported disabled on the runway, and the Taylor Fire Department was on the scene, according to the city announcement. The city said it was working with the Federal Aviation Administration to determine next steps.

Campaign Context: Sen. Cruz's claims about Biden inflation don't hold up

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:45:48 GMT

As campaign season nears, politicians are turning up the volume on campaign rhetoric. To cut through the noise, we’re launching Campaign Context, a weekly series providing clarity on the messages you’re hearing from candidates on the campaign trail. We’re digging past the politics and into the facts to provide you with the transparent, spin-free information you need to make informed decisions this election season.AUSTIN (KXAN) — On his recent podcast, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz went after President Joe Biden when it comes to inflation and the economy.The U.S. senator, seeking reelection in 2024, said "'Bidenomics' is worse than 'Jimmy Carternomics,'" referring to the high inflation seen during President Jimmy Carter's administration from 1977 to 1981.So has inflation been worse during the Biden administration? We pulled up the numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' consumer price index, the go-to indicator of inflation, and Cruz's statement doesn't hold up to the data.When Biden...

Boil water notice for northern Milam County

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:45:48 GMT

CAMERON, Texas (KXAN) – The water supplier for customers in northern Milam County said Sunday all customers have to boil water due to supply and electricity issues. The North Milam Water Supply Corporation said in a note to customers that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the corporation to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption. The North Milam WSC said the system should be back to normal on Tuesday. According to the North Milam WSC website, the system provides water to the communities of Ben Arnold, Branchville, Burlington, Clarkson, Jones Prairie, Marak, Maysfield, North Elm, and Splawn in northern Milam County along FM 485 and north of Cameron along on US Hwy 77.

1 injured in early morning Valley Falls house fire

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:45:48 GMT

VALLEY FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- One person has been injured in an early morning fire in Valley Falls. Thirteen fire departments responded to the house fire on Emily Street. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The fire departments were called to the home around 3:30 a.m. on Monday. One person was taken to the hospital with burns on their hands."The fire gets in the wall and runs right up the top so it's always a little bit of a challenge. Resources that we called in had a quick extinguishment. It had a pretty good go on us when we got here," said Hoosic Valley Fire Chief Mark Sheline Jr. Washington County man arrested after domestic dispute The fire chief said the home is a total loss. The Red Cross has been called in to help the family who lived there.

Washington County man arrested after domestic dispute

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:45:48 GMT

HAMPTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Washington County man has been arrested after an alleged domestic dispute. New York State Police said Ernie Dalaba, 36, of Hampton, was arrested on July 13. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police received the report of the dispute at a Hampton home on July 13 around 11:20 a.m. After an investigation, police said Dalaba reportedly showed a knife and multiple firearms during a physical fight. He is also accused of holding the victim against their will and damaging property.ChargesFirst-degree unlawful imprisonmentThird-degree criminal mischiefTwo counts of second-degree menacingTwo counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon Bennington woman dies in one-car crash Police said the victim was able to eventually get to safety and was uninjured. Dalaba was brought to the Washington County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.  

Ahniysha Jackson looking strong after tearing labrum

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:45:48 GMT

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saints' senior guard Ahniysha Jackson suffered a torn labrum last season that required surgery to repair. Fast forward to now, she's participating in the team's off-season workouts, preparing for a healthy return to the floor.She was one of the top four scorers for the Saints last season, averaging 9.9 points per game. Jackson believes that participating in the off-season workouts is helping her rehab go smoother as she pushes herself to be ready for the upcoming season."The process has been going pretty good with my PT. So I'm just working my rehab I've just been working to keep making it stronger," Jackson said. "I want to stay up to par, I don't want to be behind, so just doing that extra and working putting more extra work in."Head coach Jim Jabir took note of Jackson's progress thus far in the off-season and has high hopes for her as she enters her senior campaign."I think she's made gains," Jabir said. "I watch her in the weight room, and she's do...

Crews responding to overturned car crash on I-270 NB

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:45:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Crews are responding to an overturned car crash Monday morning.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter was flying over the area located on a ramp of I-270 northbound and I-44 eastbound. Road crews are continuing to work on the scene. Two St. Louis suburbs named among Top 50 ‘safest cities in the US’ One lane in the area is open, but drivers are urged to take an alternate route. So far, no injuries have been reported. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Hearing on replacing snow days with virtual learning today in Collinsville, Illinois

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:45:48 GMT

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. - A different kind of weather concern Monday in the Collinsville school district. Removing snow days is up for consideration.After successful virtual learning during the pandemic, school officials are now considering a plan to switch to online learning instead of snow days. St. Louis County locals still without power after weekend storms They plan a public hearing on snow business Monday night at 6:30 at the district offices on West Clay.