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Indiana providing funds for teacher firearms training

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:49 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana school districts now have the ability to request state funding for teacher handgun training if they so choose, and districts that opt-in could then allow certified teachers to carry on school grounds. However, not every district is on board with the idea.HB 1177, which passed last legislative session, stipulates districts would need to approve allowing staff to carry in the first place before any teacher could carry in the classroom. Teachers would also need to pass the MMPI-2, a standard psychological evaluation and 42.5 hours of firearms training with a qualified instructor.”This is a fill-in-the-gap," Derrick Turner, who owns Bare Arms, LLC, and Forged Kinetics, said. "It’s appropriate training." PAST: Indiana bill could fund handgun training for teachers Turner currently runs a gun shop and a gun range. A large multipurpose room he's currently renovating could soon start preparing teachers for what to do in the event of a school shooting. "They can get e...

There will be a first at Super Bowl LVIII thanks to Nickelodeon

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:49 GMT

NEW YORK — No matter what goes down on the field in Las Vegas on February 11, 2024, there will be a major first for the biggest game in professional football.That has to do with a unique broadcast of Super Bowl LVIII.For the first time, there will be an alternate telecast of the NFL championship with Nickelodeon getting the opportunity to present a more kid-focused broadcast as the traditional presentation of the game airs on CBS. It will be angled more toward the younger fans of the sports with a blending of sports and pop culture into the broadcast.It also features some of the unique characters from Nickelodeon shows along with the network's famous slime, which had appeared in on-screen animations during previous broadcasts. "We're thrilled to partner with CBS Sports and Nickelodeon to present the first alternate telecast of the Super Bowl," said NFL media executive vice president Hans Schroeder said in a statement on the NFL's website. "Our previous telecasts on Nickelodeon have ...

Great Wolf Lodge holds $84 one-day flash sale for end of year stays

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:49 GMT

GURNEE, Ill. — Great Wolf Lodge, where the indoor waterpark air is always 84 degrees, is celebrating 8/4 with an $84 flash sale.All 22 locations across the U.S., plus the one in Canada, will offer the deal for one day only. However, it can be used to book stays through Dec. 23, 2023. ‘Very loud’ NASA research flyover lifts off; flight path released Here are the details:Use the promo code 84DEGREES when booking on Aug. 4The rate will be available for select Sunday-Thursday night stays 8/4/23 through 12/23/23There are a limited number of rooms which will qualifyThe $84 price does not include taxes and resort feesFull details of the deal will be listed on the "deals" page for the specific lodge in which customers are interested. Here's the link to the lodge closest to Chicago, located in Gurnee: https://www.greatwolf.com/illinois/deals

16-year-old Chick-Fil-A worker sent home over 'unnatural' hair color

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:49 GMT

HARRISBURG, N.C. (WJZY) -- Sixteen-year-old Autumn Williams is still trying to understand how the blonde hair color in her braids was deemed unnatural at her Chick-Fil-A job.She says she felt singled out and embarrassed.She'd only been working at a Chick-Fil-A in Harrisburg, North Carolina, for three months before she was pulled aside for an apparent uniform violation. What she was told caught her caught off guard. Henrietta Lacks family settles suit over use of cells taken without consent "She was like, 'Hey, one of our supervisors came by and said they noticed blonde in your hair, and he asked that you leave and come back when it's taken out since it's an unnatural color to you,'" Williams said.This is the color Williams says she had at the time:(Courtesy of Autumn Williams)"I don't know what blonde is in my hair because my braids were brown, and there wasn't blonde in them, (even though) my natural hair color is blonde," Williams said. "And the guy, when I had orientation, he n...

Taco Bell sued over its Crunchwrap, Mexican Pizza advertisements

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:49 GMT

(WTRF) – A man in New York has filed a class-action lawsuit against Taco Bell, alleging that the company misrepresented the amount of beef, beans and other ingredients in advertisements for its Crunchwrap Supreme and Mexican Pizza items.Frank Siragusa filed the lawsuit on behalf of any customers in New York who purchased the Crunchwrap Supreme, the Grande Crunchwrap, the Vegan Crunchwrap, the Mexican Pizza, or the Veggie Mexican Pizza, claiming false advertising and deceptive photography."Taco Bell’s advertisements for the Overstated Menu Items are unfair and financially damaging to consumers as they are receiving a product that is materially lower in value than what is being promised," the lawsuit alleges.The documents submitted by Siragusa also included comparisons of Taco Bell advertisements against actual products received by the customer. "Taco Bell's actions are especially concerning now that inflation, food, and meat prices are very high and many consumers, especially lo...

Parents of missing Eagan man establish nonprofit to honor him, support families coping with loss

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:49 GMT

The parents of a 23-year-old missing from Eagan since October announced they have established a nonprofit organization — Bryce’s Blessings — to honor him and support bereaved families coping with the loss of a child.Bryce Borca’s last known location was Fort Snelling State Park at the end of Yankee Doodle Road in Eagan. He was trying to walk home after a night out with friends.Bryce Borca (Courtesy of the family via Eagan Police Department)“These last 9 months have been devastating to us and our family and friends,” Troy and Carina Borca said Tuesday in a statement. “Through our faith and our will to fight on, we continue to live each day in a way that would make Bryce proud. To this end, so many of our family and friends have asked what they can do to support us. Those questions have led us down a different path than we anticipated 9 long months ago.”Bryce’s Blessings is a 501(c)(3) organization with “a mission to provide lasting impact and financial support to be...

Man fatally shot by trooper in Minneapolis ID’d as 33-year-old

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:49 GMT

The Hennepin County medical examiner’s office on Tuesday identified a man shot by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper as a 33-year-old from Plymouth.A trooper saw a Ford Fusion with no taillights traveling north on Interstate 94 near Lowry Avenue in Minneapolis just after 1:50 a.m. Monday. The trooper pulled over the driver, Ricky Thomas Cobb II.“During the course of their investigation, troopers learned that the driver was wanted by law enforcement in Ramsey County in connection with a felony level violation,” the State Patrol said in a Monday statement.The Ramsey County sheriff’s office had issued a “pick up and hold” for Cobb, which any law enforcement agency in Minnesota can carry out, said Steve Linders, a sheriff’s office spokesman.The sheriff’s office received a report Wednesday that Cobb allegedly violated a domestic assault no-contact order in Vadnais Heights, a report showed. It was considered a potential felony because of two p...

Free $5 for cyclists at Glens Falls Take a Bite

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:49 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Wednesday nights are a festive and flavorful time right now in downtown Glens Falls. The Take a Bite food festival comes to town from 5 to 7 p.m. every week, with restaurants bringing their best out in small plate form. This week, a local bike group is bringing something else to do while you try out new eats. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Citizen action group Bike Glens Falls is set to attend Take a Bite this week, offering free gifts to anyone who comes to talk about bikes and community. The organization will offer a $5 food voucher to the first 100 visitors to show up with bikes, good for any participating Take a Bite vendors. Visitors will also get a free bike bell, and a chance to win a brand-new Trek bicycle donated by North Country Subaru.Bike Glens Falls was founded to encourage safe and accessible biking in the city. Since 2021, group organizers Ethan Gaddy and Norabelle Greenberger have b...

Gov. Hochul speaks at New Amsterdam Apartments

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:49 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul spoke at the New Amsterdam Apartments along with other elected and apartment officials to highlight the efforts behind the apartment's grand opening, affordable housing, and more. Hochul spoke with Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti and Bruce Levine. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hochul detailed $406M in financing to develop affordable housing. She also pointed out the difference local governments can make to meet the demand of communities looking to grow. To finish, she discussed regulations that prevent development in certain areas, how her team has looked into them and called on state agencies to repurpose vacant buildings and areas. Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti followed Hochul, sharing his pleasure with the efforts made to solve the housing shortage in the city. Cinquanti also shared a brief history of the Amsterdam Housing Authority and mentioned how the ...

Man charged with threatening pregnant partner with gun, assaulting her

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An Overland man is accused of threatening his pregnant partner with a firearm and striking her in the face.According to a report by the Overland Police Department, the incident happened on July 23 at a home in the 9000 block of Midland Boulevard. Responding officers had been notified of a domestic abuse situation at the residence.Police claim Tyrone Mitchell, 33, pointed a gun at his eight-months pregnant partner during an argument and told her, "I will kill you," before smacking her in the face. The victim had a visible busted lip. Johnny Johnson execution taking place tonight The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Mitchell with second-degree domestic assault, unlawful use of a weapon - exhibiting, and armed criminal action. He was initially jailed on a $50,000 cash-only bond, no 10%. However, on July 31, the judge reduced that bond, allowing Mitchell the option to post 10% for release. If and when Mitchell posts bond, must abide by the...