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Travis County launches telework pilot for some county employees

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:49:28 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for July 18, 2023TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Travis County Commissioners Court received an update Tuesday on a new remote work test pilot that began for certain county employees.In May 2020, county commissioners approved the eventual creation of a plan that would "result in 75% of eligible positions to telework on a permanent basis," per county documents. In 2021, the county hired Deloitte Consulting, LLP to run an initial test pilot, with a project kick-off in June 2021 and work on Phase 2 of the pilot beginning in February of this year.Deloitte and Travis County launched a six-week test pilot Monday, working with groups within the county's transportation and natural resources, human resources and information technology services departments on the initiative.The goal of the test pilot is to measure how successfully the county can create an adaptive work environment while continuing to deliver key services to its cust...

Music legend Dionne Warwick to perform in Rutland

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:49:28 GMT

RUTLAND, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Singer, actress and television host Dionne Warwick is coming to Rutland. She is set to perform at the Paramount Theatre on November 24 at 7 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Warwick is a five-time Grammy Award winner, has more than 75 charted hit songs and sold over 100 million records. She's best known for the songs “Don’t Make Me Over,” Walk on By,” “Say a Little Prayer,” “A House is Not a Home,” “Alfie,” “Heartbreaker,” “Déjà Vu,” and many more.She received her first Grammy in 1968 for “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” Warwick was the first African-American solo female artist of her generation to win Best Contemporary Female Vocalist Performance. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie to perform at MVP Arena Warwick will be joined on stage by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra String Ensemble. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 21 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on the Paramount Theatre we...

South Glens Falls park concert to benefit veterans

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:49:28 GMT

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Free concerts have been filling South Glens Falls Historical Park with music one by one every Saturday since July 1. This weekend's concert has a special group of guests to honor. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This Saturday, July 22, the Just Looking Band comes to play at the historical park from 5 to 7 p.m. While they play, the Adirondack Veterans House will have a table set up on site to collect donations of money, food and goodwill. The Glens Falls-based veterans home supports veterans across a wide footprint, and is always looking for more help."When I heard the chamber needed a sponsor for the last available concert, I contacted a few friends to see if they'd like to share the cost," said Dominic Tom of Moreau, one of the sponsors of this week's concert. "Without hesitation, they all said, 'How much do you want and who's playing?' Reviving these free concerts is a great idea by the ...

Enjoy food and music at the Mayfield ice cream social

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:49:28 GMT

MAYFIELD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Mayfield Historical Society is hosting its annual ice cream social from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 20. The event will be held at The Rice Homestead at 328 Riceville Road. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Cake, ice cream, and lemonade will be available for a $5 donation and $3 for children eight and under. Cash or check is accepted. Local musician Dan Lynaugh will provide live music.There will also be free tours, spinning and chair-weaving demonstrations, and more! In case of rain, the event will be held at the Mayfield Presbyterian Church at 22 N. Main Street in Mayfield. For more information, contact the Historical Society at (518) 332-0538.

Capital Region Chick-fil-A locations ready to open

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:49:28 GMT

NORTH GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Chick-fil-A locations in Clifton Park and North Greenbush are getting ready for their big opening this week. News10 got a sneak peek at the North Greenbush location including the kitchen, two lane drive-thru and dining room. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Will Potts, owner and operator, said this is something the Capital Region has been looking forward to and he hopes new customers can see what makes the restaurant unique. "All of our proteins are made fresh in the restaurant," Potts said. "Everything here is high-quality ingredients, high-quality procedures as far as preparing our products. There's nothing pre-made, it's all made fresh in the restaurant itself. Our biscuits are hand-rolled here, it's all high-quality fresh ingredients that are serviced on a regular basis and our guests will definitely experience that difference when they come by." Chick-fil-a sets opening dates for Cl...

Illinoisans can cash in as Instagram settles class-action lawsuit

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:49:28 GMT

ILLINOIS - Instagram has agreed to pay $68.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that accuses the company of violating privacy laws within Illinois.The lawsuit alleges that the social media platform violated Illinois law, specifically the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act, by “collecting and storing biometric identifiers and/or biometric information... without complying with BIPA’s requirements.”The settlement means that a share of $68.5 million will be available to certain Illinois residents. You can submit a claim requesting payment if you currently live or have lived in Illinois for any period of time since Aug. 10, 2015 and used the Instagram app. Neighbor recalls moment house exploded in St. Charles The lawsuit contends that various Instagram features collect biometric data, ultimately violating state law. It adds, "Your legal rights are affected whether you act or don't act."Before any payments, the court must ultimately decide whether the settlement is fair an...

Washington, Missouri Applebee’s hosts Dine & Donate event to support injured officer

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:49:28 GMT

WASHINGTON, Mo. – The Applebee’s in Washington, Missouri is hoping for a large turnout this Wednesday, July 19. Not just for good business, but more importantly, for an important cause.The restaurant is hosting a Dine & Donate event to support a wounded Hermann police officer.Adam Sullentrup, 31, was critically injured when he and his partner, Det. Sgt. Mason Griffith, were shot while trying to arrest a suspect at a convenience store the evening of March 12. Griffith did not survive.Sullentrup is now being treated at a specialized facility in Inglewood, Colorado. Michelle Sullentrup says her husband is making great progress, and that he recently walked around a lake and had a picnic. He’s still working with specialists on communication skills.Sullentrup was first treated at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, where he spent days in the neuro-ICU. From there, he was flown to Craig Hospital to receive medical care and therapy for a traumatic brain injury. Michelle is staying with him. Su...

Greeley police officers cleared of wrongdoing after fatally shooting man in April

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:49:28 GMT

The Weld County District Attorney on Tuesday cleared four Greeley police officers after they shot and killed a man in April, according to a District Attorney’s Office news release.Officers were attempting to contact the man, identified Tuesday as Ernesto Flores, in connection to a different shooting about 11:45 a.m. April 29 in the 1800 block of 27th Street, a Greeley Police Department news release from April stated.When officers arrived, the police statement said, Flores began shooting at officers, and the officers returned fire and hit Flores. He died at the scene.The 19th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team investigated the shooting, and District Attorney Michael J. Rourke determined the four officers involved were justified in the shooting.However, a charge of tampering with physical evidence was filed against a woman involved in the incident. The woman’s connection is not clear.The full report on the shooting and decision letter will not be released un...

Denver police investigating homicide at Federal Boulevard and 19th Avenue

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:49:28 GMT

Denver police on Tuesday were investigating a homicide west of downtown near the intersection of Federal Boulevard and 19th Avenue.The identity of the victim was not released.Police were working at the scene — a couple blocks northwest of Empower Field at Mile High — after responding to a report of a dead body shortly after midnight, according to agency postings on Twitter. Denver’s Office of the Medical Examiner is expected eventually to release the identity of the victim.Other details about the victim, including their gender and age, or about the investigation were not available.UPDATE: This incident is now being investigated as a homicide. An updates to this thread will be posted to this thread when made available. #Denver— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) July 18, 2023

Opinion: “Instagram” tourists should drop the act, stay on the trail and enjoy reality

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:49:28 GMT

A spectacular picture recently appeared on social media of a young lady in Arizona. She was poised on the edge of a cliff emblazoned with sunset colors. Immediately her online followers clamored to know where the picture was taken, so “I can get one just like it.”Turns out that it was taken on an off-trail route at the end of a potholed dirt road on the Navajo Nation, and required a permit to even enter the area. Also, I bet she did not climb to that precarious perch on that cliff wearing those fancy shoes.A local guide lamented that the area would now be getting a slew of “Instagram” tourists. These people would be seeking to replicate the pose with themselves perched on the very same edge, probably wearing those same shoes.This kind of thing has led to some decrying the unsavory habits of Instagram influencers. These are the folks who trample fields of wildflowers in order to get a shot of themselves displaying a sponsored product. Or who photograph their colorful paintings on wil...