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'Whiskey plates': In what states can you find controversial license plates?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:36 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — In the U.S., roughly 1 million arrests are made annually for driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Outside of the physical consequences of impaired driving — data shows one person is killed every 45 minutes in a crash involving an alcohol-impaired driver — the legal consequences can be heavy. They can also vary by state. In South Dakota, for example, an impaired driver can lose their driver’s license for at least a month after their first driving under the influence offense. In Wisconsin, a driver can lose their license for six to nine months. If a child is in the car at the time of the offense, that can become a year to a year and a half, plus a jail sentence of five days to six months. In both states, it’s possible nobody knows the driver has been convicted. That isn’t necessarily the case for residents in the state between Wisconsin and South Dakota.  Is the ‘beer befo...

Study ranks most popular cuisines in Texas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A recent study found Mexican food was the most popular cuisine in Texas.The study was compiled by PriceListo, which describes itself as a price monitoring website. According to researchers, the rankings were compiled using Google search data to determine which cuisines were the most popular in Texas.Ranking at No. 1: Mexican 859,817 average monthly searches"Mexican cuisine is famous outside of Mexico and is known for its use of spices, corn, and avocados, providing many ways to enjoy the ingredients grown there. Tacos and burritos are popular Mexican dishes; however, a vast list of traditional dishes is just as tasty,” the study said.Ranking at No. 2: Chinese575,398 average monthly searches“Chinese food is prevalent all over America due to its affordability and comfort while offering new flavor combinations. It is a budget-friendly meal that can cater to different dietary requirements,” the study said.Ranking at No. 3: Indian350,370 average monthly searches“India is ...

City closes 75-person encampment in Gaines Creek Greenbelt area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A homeless encampment near the Violet Crown Trail closed this week, according to Austin city leaders. The city said 75 people and 30 pets were moved from the encampment to the city's Northbridge shelter. The camp, located in the Gaines Creek Greenbelt area, formally closed Tuesday. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Austin officials begin relocating people from a Gaines Creek homeless encampment Austin Public Health, the city's health department, said the cleanup was expected to take several weeks with help from the Parks and Recreation Department, Austin Police Department, Austin Resource Recovery and a private contractor. People moved from the encampment were offered to be transferred to the city shelter and connections to housing resources, according to APH. To prevent further encampments, the city said it would build perimeter fencing to deter camping. APD will also do periodic patrols in the area. PREVIOUS: Hundreds of encampments cleaned up in Austin, HEAL initiative hel...

ABJ: Fourth Street bar closes in East Austin, making way for mini-golf

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:36 GMT

AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) — Native — a bar, event venue and one-time hostel — has shut down in East Austin.The business opened in a historic building 807 E. Fourth St. in 2017 with a novel concept combining a cheap-ish place for travelers to stay, a place for locals and visitors alike to grab a drink and space for small, local businesses to use.Replacing it will be a Holey Moley mini-golf course from an Australia-based company called Funlab. Owned by private equity firm TPG Capital, Funlab has more than 40 locations in Australia and New Zealand spread across eight entertainment brands.Read the full story on the Austin Business Journal.

Minnesotans warned not to eat certain raw oysters that may be linked to norovirus illnesses

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:36 GMT

State health officials said Friday that people should not eat raw oysters harvested in the Republic of Korea because they may be contaminated with norovirus.The oysters included in the alert from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) include:Frozen raw oysters in the half shelf, individual quick freezing and block form harvested between Feb. 10, 2022, and Feb. 24, 2022, and between April 6, 2022, and April 21, 2022, from what health officials describe as “Designated Area No. II, and exported by Dai One Food Co. Ltd. (KR-8-SP), and Central Fisheries Co. Ltd. (KR-6-SP), in Republic of Korea (ROK).”At least five Minnesotans were confirmed to have become ill after the oysters were served at a restaurant and another five Minnesotans who fell may have also become so from eating contaminated oysters, health officials said Friday.The frozen oysters have a two-year shelf life and were available at both Minnesota restaurants and grocery stores. Health officials ask that people ch...

Woman found fatally shot in Aurora, homicide investigation is underway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:36 GMT

A woman was fatally shot in Aurora Saturday morning and police are looking for a suspect.#APDAlert Officers are investigating a death in the 3000 Blk of N. Peoria Street.The call came in around 6:45 am and when officers arrived, they found an adult woman that appeared to have succumbed to a gunshot wound. The person who called in the incident was gone along with… pic.twitter.com/a4z9zMuGo5— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) June 24, 2023About 6:45 a.m. Saturday police were called to the 3000 block of North Peoria Street, the Aurora Police Department said in an 8:02 a.m. tweet.Officers found a woman who was shot, police said. Police were unable to locate the person who called about the incident, a news release said.The Adams County Coroner’s Office will identity the woman, after family is notified. The coroner will also determine cause and manner of death. A homicide investigation is ongoing. 

Here are drop-off locations for trees, storm debris as cleanup in Highlands Ranch continues with trained volunteers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:36 GMT

Massive cleanup efforts after an 8-mile Tornado that ripped through Highlands Ranch continued Saturday in Douglas County.Highlands Ranch residents who need help with debris cleanup can call the Crisis Home Cleanup Hotline at 720-206-0627, the Highlands Ranch Metro District (HRMD) said in a tweet.Trained volunteers are helping with cleanup efforts as part of a free service, HRMD said.Our drop-off sites have been busy as our staff and residents clear debris from around Highlands Ranch.To keep our roadways clear and safe for drivers, we encourage residents to either cover or tie down their debris when transporting. We appreciate all supporting our community. pic.twitter.com/njmIJHgaRz— Highlands Ranch Metro District (@highlands_ranch) June 24, 2023Debris drop-off sites are busy and open, residents using the sites are encouraged to cover or tie down debris during transport to help keep roadways clear and safe.Any debris larger than a typical trashcan load should go to the drop-off...

Sultan of Southern California ‘micronation’ visits KTLA, appoints meteorologist as ambassador 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:36 GMT

The Sultan of Slowjamastan, a self-proclaimed “micronation” in the Southern California desert, joined the KTLA morning team to discuss his new country and to appoint a new ambassador. San Diego-based slow jams radio DJ Randy “R-Dub” Williams got the idea to create the Republic of Slowjamastan after visiting every UN-recognized nation on Earth. The Sultan reached out to the KTLA morning team shortly after he was featured on the show, thanking KTLA anchor Pedro Rivera and meteorologist Kacey Montoya for their love and confirming that his tiny nation was actively looking for ambassadors, a position that pays $500,000 a year in the local currency, known as Dubles. Kacey was presented with an “official” plaque commemorating her new ambassadorial role and engagement, as the Sultan declared that the ambassador was now “married” to him. The morning team even received Slowjamastani passports and were invited to a “little dance party” that is set to take place in the “micronation”&n...

A submersible expert who rode Titan in 2019 says he raised safety concerns to operator CEO after trip

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:36 GMT

(CNN) — As the investigation continues into how and when the Titan submersible imploded while on a deep-sea voyage to the Titanic wreckage last weekend, a submersible expert says he warned the vessel’s CEO about safety concerns after a trip years ago.When Karl Stanley was aboard the Titan for an undersea excursion off the coast of the Bahamas in April 2019, he felt there was something wrong with the vessel when loud noises were heard.The day after his trip, Stanley sent an email to Stockton Rush, the CEO of the vessel’s operator OceanGate Expeditions, sounding the alarm on suspected defects.“What we heard, in my opinion … sounded like a flaw/defect in one area being acted on by the tremendous pressures and being crushed/damaged,” Stanley wrote in the email, a copy of which has been obtained by CNN.“From the intensity of the sounds, the fact that they never totally stopped at depth, and the fact that there were sounds at about 300 feet that indicated a relaxing of stored energy /woul...

2 killed, 15 hurt after fight at large Michigan street party leads to gunshots

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:36 GMT

(CNN) — Two people were killed and 15 injured after a fight broke out at a large street party resulting in a shooting in Saginaw, Michigan, police say.The party had been promoted on social media, according to authorities, and police had dispersed the crowd “multiple times in different locations,” before the incident, the Michigan State Police said in a news release.“Police were nearby, preparing to disperse the crowd in this new location, when multiple 911 callers reported that people were shooting into the crowd at approximately 12:00 a.m. on June 24,” the release said.Authorities said “a fight broke out between partygoers resulting in gunshots being fired. In response, others in the crowd began shooting into the crowd, striking several victims. As people fled the scene, many were injured after being struck by fleeing vehicles.”According to the release, at least five different caliber weapons were used, and no suspects are in custody.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | ...