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Rob Manfred will continue as MLB commissioner for a few more years

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:15:49 GMT

NEW YORK — There is going to be no change in leadership for Major League Baseball for the foreseeable future. While some changes he's made sometimes upset the fans, Rob Manfred continues to have the faith of the owners in the league. On Wednesday, his contract was officially extended by the MLB owners, keeping him in the top spot until January 25, 2029. This means that he'll be the commissioner when the latest Collective Bargaining Agreement expires on December 1, 2026. Manfred was first elected commissioner in August 2014, officially taking over in January 2015 after previously serving as MLB's chief operating officer. Joining the league in 1998, Manfred was also an executive vice president, overseeing labor relations, economics, and legal affairs."It is an honor to serve the best game in the world and to continue the pursuit of strengthening our sport on and off the field," said Manfred in a statement released by MLB. "This season our players are displaying the most vibrant versio...

Plan for trail that connects multiple cities moves forward in Williamson County

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:15:49 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Williamson County Commissioner's Court approved hiring an architecture group to design and engineer a trail that will connect multiple cities across the county. Williamson County opens its largest park near Liberty Hill At the commissioner court's meeting Tuesday morning, leaders approved Halff Associates to design the project.According to the meeting's agenda, the Southwest Regional Trail will connect to the Brushy Creek Regional Trail. The project would essentially connect communities from Georgetown all the way to Hutto with a walking and biking path.The cost of the project is $493,630, part of which could potentially be paid for with a bond election later this year, said Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey.

Is the government concealing proof of UFOs? UT scientist says it's unlikely

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:15:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Three former military officials testified before the House Oversight subcommittee Wednesday, saying that the United States Government is concealing evidence of Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon, also known as UAP or more commonly UFO. Whistleblower tells Congress the US is concealing ‘multi-decade’ program that captures UFOs Retired Maj. David Grusch testified the U.S. has a longstanding program that conceals and reverse engineers UFOs. The pentagon has rejected Grusch's claims, according to the Associated Press. Wednesday's hearing was part of a push for more transparency and research into UAPs. "What they're really talking about is that they want to see what are actually the communication channels going on. Because currently they have this concern, that there's actually an incredible amount of evidence out there," said Michael Endl, an associate professor for astronomy and physics at Austin Community College and a lecturer with the University of Texas.Endl teaches ...

San Marcos resident $1M richer after Powerball win

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:15:49 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — A resident in San Marcos claimed a $1 million Powerball prize for the drawing July 19, according to the Texas Lottery Commission.The commission said the claimant elected to remain anonymous.“The second-tier winning Quick Pick ticket matched all five of the white ball numbers drawn (7-10-11-13-24), but not the red Powerball number (24),” the lottery commission said.According to the Texas Lottery Commission, the Powerball Grand Prizes currently start at $20 million and roll until the jackpot is won.To win the Grand Prize, players must match five numbers from a field of 69 numbers and one Powerball number from a field of 26 numbers. Players also have the option to multiply their non-Grand Prize winnings at an additional cost.Drawings are broadcasted Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:12 p.m. CT, according to the lottery commission.

'I panicked.' Woman pays person pretending to be Austin Energy worker amid extreme heat

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:15:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Hattie Hodge said last Thursday she got a worrisome call from her husband who said someone claiming to be with Austin Energy called saying they would shut off their power if they did not pay a sum of money immediately. “I panicked,” said Hodge, who is an older woman living in East Austin. “I panicked because I get sick when I get hot,” she said. Hodge said that people claiming to be from Austin Energy said there was a “glitch” in the system and that she’d be reimbursed after she made the payment. They told her to go to CVS near her home to settle the “outstanding balance.”Hodge is on a fixed income and has an account with an allotted amount for her bills. She paid the Austin Energy posers around $35.00, making it difficult to pay the rest of her utilities. “I'm sick behind it,” she said. “I'm sick behind it. And with me being an elderly person. You know, I don't have money like that. And I don't want that to happen to anyone else – elderly or not,” sh...

Vikings rookie Jordan Addison apologizes for going 140 mph, declines to provide further details

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:15:49 GMT

Vikings rookie receiver Jordan Addison talked to reporters as training camp opened Wednesday, six days after he got pulled over on I-94 in St. Paul for driving 140 mph.“I just want to reiterate that I take full responsibility and full ownership for my actions last week,” Addison said. “It’s never a good thing when (general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah) or (head coach Kevin O’Connell) got to answer questions or address questions about me off the field.”Asked about what led him to drive his Lamborghini Urus a whopping 85 mph over the speed limit, Addison declined to provide further details. He did not elaborate on a citation that stated that he told a Minnesota State Patrol trooper that he was speeding because of an emergency with his dog.“There’s still legal matters going on,” Addison said on multiple occasions. “I made a really poor decision. I will definitely learn from it. I’ll make sure that it won’t happen aga...

Bombers Burrito Bar in Albany appears to have closed

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:15:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Bombers Burrito Bar, located at 258 Lark Street in Albany, appears to have closed. NEWS10 has reached out to Bombers Burrito Bar owner Jimmy Vann to confirm the closure but has not heard back yet. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! When NEWS10 took a trip down to Lark Street, the restaurant was, in fact, closed when its website and Facebook page said it should be open. A barber shop owner from down the street said the Bombers' employees were telling people on Sunday they were closing.When calling the restaurant, the line just continues ringing. On Mealeo, the site said Bombers is not accepting online orders at this time. Schenectady eatery offering free chicken sandwiches on Thursday Lark Street Business Improvement District Board Chairman Patrick Noonan said it was his understanding that all the Bombers locations have now closed. In January, Bombers in Schenectady closed. The restaurant also had a loca...

Schnucks shoppers may be eligible for compensation in lawsuit over alcohol prices

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:15:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Wine drinkers and spirit sippers may be entitled to compensation from Schnucks following a class action settlement.The local grocer will pay customers up to $4 million following accusations of making false and misleading claims about its alcohol prices.Schnucks disagrees with the claims and denies any wrongdoing.Customers who bought alcohol from Schnucks in Missouri between Dec. 3, 2015, and Feb. 15, 2023, can receive up to $72.Rewards members can access past receipts online or on the Schnucks rewards app to add themselves to the suit online.

Caution urged after dozens of rabid bats found in Illinois this year

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:15:49 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - With more than two dozen rabid bats found in Illinois so far this year, public health officials are warning people to keep an eye out for bats and other infected animals. The Illinois Department of Public Health says bats are the most common source of a potential rabies infection in Illinois, and exposures from bats are most likely during the summer months, especially July and August.According to Illinois DPH, 27 bats have tested positive for rabies across 14 counties this year, many in northern parts of the state or in the Chicagoland. Experts say generally less than 1% of bats randomly sampled test positive for rabies. Ellisville man accused of firing at car on I-64 However, the CDC reports rabies is a potentially fatal disease when contracted by humans. “Rabies is a fatal but preventable disease,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “It is important that Illinois residents know how to prevent rabies exposure to protect themselves and their loved ones. Rabi...

What’s up with homeless camp sweeps in Denver?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:15:49 GMT

Mayor Mike Johnston’s race to reverse the trend of homelessness in Denver, and provide housing for 1,000 people living on the city’s streets before the end of the year, has created confusion about his administration’s policy around ordering cleanups — or sweeps — of homeless encampments.Johnston assures there is no pause on homeless sweeps in the city — only that his policy is fundamentally different than his predecessor, Mayor Michael Hancock’s. Johnston says he only wants to sweep a large encampment if there is housing to offer to all the people living there — with some key exceptions.“That’s the fundamental difference, linking people to housing units,” Johnston said this week.It’s unclear if that means Johnston will delay sweeps until a significant number of new housing units are constructed or acquired or how long that is expected to take. No large encampment cleanups occurred during the mayor’s first ...