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South Dakota governor asks state Supreme Court about conflict of interest after lawmaker resigns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:13 GMT

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem has requested guidance from the state’s Supreme Court about conflict-of-interest rules for lawmakers, several weeks after a South Dakota state lawmaker resigned and agreed to repay $500,000 in federal COVID-19 relief that she received for her day care business. Jessica Castleberry was a state senator when she received the COVID-19 stimulus funding. Doing so violated a state Supreme Court advisory warning state lawmakers that it is unconstitutional for them to accept federal pandemic funding.Noem, Attorney General Marty Jackley and two Republican lawmakers have sent letters to the court seeking clarity on what else is illegal, the Sioux Falls Argus Leader reported Thursday. According to the state Constitution, lawmakers are banned from entering into state contracts “directly or indirectly” during their term and for a year after they finish serving in office.In her letter, Noem raised specific questions about indirect contra...

$400K winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold at 7-Eleven in Palos Heights

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:13 GMT

PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. — Illinoisans, check your lottery tickets. You could be $400,000 richer. A jackpot-winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $400,000 was sold at a 7-Eleven in southwest suburban Palos Heights on Thursday.The five winning numbers were: 5-10-19-27-30.So far in 2023, over 10.2 million winning Lucky Day Lotto tickets have been sold, with total prizes amounting to nearly $60 million for Illinois Lottery players.The 7-Eleven store will get a $4,000 selling bonus. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines Lucky Day Lotto draws twice daily, at 12:40 p.m. and 9:22 p.m.

Chicago vet shot, killed in 2021 still under investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:13 GMT

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a person and vehicle of interest in the investigation of an Army veteran who was shot and killed in 2021.According to the CPD, the individual and vehicle in question are believed to be in connection to the shooting death of 29-year-old Darius Teague. Daylight saving 2023: Here’s what a sleep expert says about the time change Teague was shot and killed on the 1000 block of West 14th Place in Chicago’s University Village neighborhood just before midnight on Oct. 17, 2021.The vehicle is described as a black 2000-2006 GMS Yukon. The vehicle reportedly came directly from and returned to the area of the Chicago Housing Authorities ABLA Homes.Teague enlisted in the Army in 2014 and won several awards for his service, including a National Defense service medal.The investigation is still ongoing.Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Chicago Police Department at 312-747...

Anti-Cruelty Society to host waived fee event during ‘Fall in Love’ adoption push

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:13 GMT

CHICAGO — The Anti-Cruelty Society (ACS) is waiving fees to adopt animals during its ‘Fall in Love’ adoption push taking place this month.Officials from ACS say their shelters are currently over capacity and adoptions are at a record-breaking low, so those looking to take home a new furry friend can save a few extra bucks as fees for all animals at the shelters will be waived during the event. Former NU athletes share experience with racism, hazing for first time The waived fee event will take place from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11., at the River North Adoption Center and at the Everyday Adoption Center inside the PetSmart in the South Loop in Chicago.“We know that not everyone can adopt at this time, however, we hope that people will share this adoption promotion with their friends and family to help us find homes for these animals, Lydia Krupinski, the Vice President of Mission Impact at ACS, said in a press release sent out on Wednesday morning. “We are desperate for...

Who is 'Dollarita Steve'? SF software engineer goes viral after earthquake

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:13 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (NEXSTAR) — It's been one rocking week for Steve Mazzari. It was just last Friday night when the 28 year-old San Francisco resident was having drinks with friends at a chain restaurant in Fisherman's Wharf when a 3.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Bay Area.Later that night, a chance encounter with Oakland news outlet KTVU Fox 2 led to Mazzari becoming an overnight viral sensation. Fresh from that evening's drinks, Mazzari agreed to do an interview about the quake."I was just slammin' Dollaritas up at the Applebee's with some friends and it was a big shake. It was only like, probably a couple of seconds. Everyone stopped talking. It was a big one," Mazzari told a KTVU crew. These are the most (and least) stolen cars as of 2023 For the uninitiated, Dollaritas are a popular limited-time promotion by Applebee's which offers $1 margaritas. This year's promotion ended Oct. 31. But thanks to Mazzari's interview, (including a sign-off that "Dollaritas are back!") the restaura...

Ex-boyfriend Colin Strickland testifies at Kaitlin Armstrong trial Friday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:13 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video is KXAN's coverage of the Kaitlin Armstrong trial from Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The first two days of Kaitlin Armstrong's murder trial involved graphic crime scene images, home surveillance video of the night Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was killed, and in-depth questioning about the process of gathering evidence at the scene.Armstrong is accused of shooting and killing Wilson in May 2022. KXAN's Brianna Hollis will be in court Friday and providing live updates on social media platform X: KAITLIN ARMSTRONG DAY 3: Testimony will continue in about 30 minutes. I’ll be live tweeting on this thread. Catch up on some of yesterday’s coverage in the video below as well as this link @KXAN_News >> https://t.co/PFzpTWuYVx pic.twitter.com/uEMblXi46m— Brianna Hollis (@BriHollisNEWS) November 3, 2023 While the state mapped out a timeline through phone, GPS, video surveillance and DNA evidence prosecutors believe pin Armstrong for Wilson's murde...

Texas Rangers celebrate World Series win with parade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:13 GMT

ARLINGTON (KFDX/KJTL) — For the first time in franchise history, the Texas Rangers are bringing a championship trophy back home to North Texas. On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, the Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks by a final score of 5-0 in Game 5 of the 2023 MLB World Series, clinching the team's first World Series title since relocating to Texas in 1972. After securing the first World Series Championship in Texas Rangers' history, the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex joined Los Angeles and Boston as the only metropolitan areas to win a championship in each of the four major American sports (NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA) since 1995. Texas Rangers Parade Route (Image courtesy MLB.com)To celebrate the historic World Series title, the City of Arlington will honor the Texas Rangers with a parade and ceremony on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Arlington Entertainment District, where Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium are located. According to a press release from the Texas Ranger...

Starbucks holiday drinks (and holiday cups!) now in stores

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:13 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Starbucks holiday cups are back — and so are the drinksIt’s the most wonderful time of the year! Starbucks rolled out its annual holiday menu Thursday. That means holiday cups are back, too, and you can fill them with delicious flavored drinks, including Peppermint Mocha, Chestnut Praline Latte, this year’s newcomer, the Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai and other holiday favorites.Holiday snacks and treats are also back, so if you need to feel a little festive, now’s the time to head to Starbucks and treat yourself to a seasonal beverage or bite.Shop this article: Holiday Lights Starbucks Stocking Reusable Cold Cup, Candy Cane Starbucks Stocking Reusable Cold Cup, Snow Flake Winter Wonderland TumblerThe Starbucks holiday menu features old favorites and new classicsThis year’s holiday menu has some staples returning — plus some treats we’re seeing for the very first time.Firs...

Voters in the St. Anthony-New Brighton School District will decide on two questions on Tuesday’s ballot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:13 GMT

Voters in the St, Anthony-New Brighton School District will decide on two levy referendums Tuesday.The first question is for a $1.7 milliion a year operating levy. The levy, which would start in 2025 and run for 10 years, would fund recruitment and retention of staff and support academic achievement for students, according the district web site. If approved, an average St. Anthony home valued at $375,000 would see a property tax increase of $36 per month.The other ballot question seeks to continue a capital projects levy passed in 2014 that provides funding for classroom resources such as books, materials, computers and software. If passed, according to the district, it will not result in an additional tax impact as it renews the levy approved in 2014.More information, including how to calculate the impact of each measure on indivdual property taxes, go to: isd282.org/2023-referendumRelated ArticlesElections | 2023 Elections: What you need to know about city, school board...

Boys soccer state tournament: Vinny Pearcy’s two goals lift Hill-Murray to first title

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:13 GMT

Heartbreak from a year ago was replaced by Hallelujah on Friday afternoon.Vinny Pearcy scored twice, Wilfredo Vargas scored a highlight-reel goal early in the second half and Hill-Murray took down Orono 3-0 in the Class 2A boys soccer state tournament final at U.S. Bank Stadium.“I was in the same position last year, walked in here (to a postgame media session) and tried to look a little happy with a grimace on my face. This year I have this cheesy little smile on my face that I can’t get off,” midfielder Jacob Dinzeo said of his school’s first state title.Taylor Petrich added two assists for second-seeded Hill-Murray, which had lost its previous three championship game appearances, including via shootout to DeLaSalle last season.“To get a taste of it last year and have it taken from you is one of those things where you just want to get back there and have an opportunity to do it again,” Hill=Murray coach Jeff Zupfer said. “To be able to do it again and with this group of guys … We s...