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Owner of car stolen on peer-to-peer rental app warns of risks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:42 GMT

A high-speed chase outside Detroit ends with a suspect in custody, driving a car stolen in Chicago. It’s a story that began Thanksgiving Day. Becky Barron had just listed her 2021 Nissan Rogue on the car sharing service called "Getaround."“I didn’t use my car very often, mostly to get to and from work so it would just sit in my parking garage on the weekends and I figured this is a great way to offset my expenses and maybe help someone else out in the meantime,” said Barron.Like an Airbnb for vehicles, Getaround is one of several online platforms like Turo and Hyre Car where consumers can book a short-term rental for errands or while on vacation and pay a fee based on the length of the reservation. Barron had two successful rentals, before she woke up to a strange alert.“I saw a notification on my phone somebody had instantly rented my car, picked it up at 4 a.m. and it was long gone at that point,” Barron said.A 62-year-old man from Michigan had booked the five hour rental, but the...

Crisis responders launch hotline to help others cope with loss due to gun violence in Chicago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:42 GMT

CHICAGO — Families impacted by senseless violence are using their pain to help others. Starting this weekend, people coping with the loss of a loved one from violence can call a new hotline for support. Friday classes canceled after fire at Glenbrook South High School Members of the group Purpose Over Pain are using their tragedies to help others. Beersheba Abernathy said her son was killed in 2018 and then she lost her niece to gun violence in 2020. "She was only 30 years old and my son was 23 years old," Abernathy said. On Thursday night, the group gathered at St. Sabina to share details about a new way they're using their heartache to build others up. 2 men accused of taking $1.1M during armored truck robbery tracked down using Apple AirTag "This weekend, Purpose Over Pain is starting our 24-hour survivor crisis hotline," Pamela Bosley said. The number for the hotline is 872-3-CRISIS."I'm just grateful to be on the other line to be of assistance," Abernathy said. Starting on ...

L.A. restaurant Pump, of Bravo's 'Vanderpump Rules,' to close

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:42 GMT

WEST HOLLYWOOD (KTLA/NEXSTAR) — After 10 years in West Hollywood, reality star Lisa Vanderpump's restaurant Pump, which was often featured in Bravo's hit show "Vanderpump Rules," will be closing its doors. Vanderpump, an alum of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" explained the eatery will close on July 5. The restaurant sits on the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and North Roberston Boulevard. While Vanderpump's restaurants SUR and TomTom remain main locations for action in the long-running reality series, the construction and opening of Pump were featured in early seasons of both "VPR" and "RHOBH." RECALL: Advil sold at Family Dollar may have been improperly stored "It's with heavy hearts that we announce that the lease at Pump Restaurant is expiring, and we will be closing its doors on July 5th, after 10 years of beautiful evenings under our olive trees," read Vanderpump's statement obtained by PEOPLE magazine. The reality star revealed that the cause for the closure was t...

West Lake Hills services restored after Wednesday gas leak

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Services were fully restored shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday after reports of a gas leak prompted evacuations and road closures in Westlake Hills Wednesday, Texas Gas Service told KXAN.At approximately 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, the gas leak was reported at Westbrook Drive and Bee Caves Road, the Westlake Fire Department said on Twitter. A small apartment complex was also evacuated due to the gas leak, Texas Gas Service said.According to Texas Gas Service, a third party hit the natural gas line, which resulted in businesses and residences having their gas shut off to make repairs. As of Thursday, a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trailer arrived to provide backup natural gas service to customers as repairs continue.Westbrook Drive was previously closed for safety reasons, and Texas Gas Service said that road was finally back open. Additionally, Texas Gas Service said the third party who hit the line was expected to face possible consequences.

UT president Hartzell says building relationships are priority in SEC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:42 GMT

AUSTIN. Texas (AP) — University of Texas President Jay Hartzell said Thursday he'll attend the Southeastern Conference's annual meeting later this month with a goal of building relationships, not immediately trying to flex Longhorns muscle in their new league.Texas and Oklahoma leave the Big 12 after the 2023-24 season and join the SEC next summer.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersHartzell said he'll be watching how the conference addresses its football scheduling dilemma — eight or nine conference games — and its potential impact on future media rights contracts. The SEC meets May 30 in Destin, Florida.“It's going to be weird. I'll be there with no voting rights. We're not officially in yet,” Hartzell said Thursday.“My impression is scheduling is tough for them, probably will be the topic of the day, and then figuring out what is the latest in terms of media discussions...

John M. Crisp: What’s missing from the LGBTQ+ debate is tolerance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:42 GMT

Pronouns came up in conversation recently.Through circumstances largely beyond my control, I was at dinner a few nights ago with six or seven strangers. It wasn’t hard to read the room. They were all upper middle class, all white and all “seasoned,” which is a euphemism for “senior,” which is a euphemism for “old.” I fit right in.And their conservative values revealed themselves quickly. One woman said she was from Northern California, emphasizing “Northern,” carefully — if dubiously — distinguishing it from Southern California, which is filled with “aliens.”And “What did you do for a living?” someone asked me. Oh, I’m just a retired English teacher. Which got us around to the subject of pronouns. What about those people who aren’t satisfied with traditional pronouns such as “I,” “me” and “my” and prefer “they” and “their” ...

Man kidnapped, beat, raped Lake Elmo woman in her home, charges say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:42 GMT

A southern Minnesota man is accused of beating and raping a Lake Elmo woman this week while holding her against her will in her home for more than 24 hours.David Powers, 35, of New Auburn, Minn., was charged Wednesday with one count each of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping and domestic assault, according to a criminal complaint filed in Washington County District Court.Powers, who is also known as David Robekevich, made his first appearance in court on Thursday. He remained in custody with bail set at $500,000.“The allegations in this case are deeply disturbing and horrific,” Washington County Attorney Kevin Magnuson said in a news release. “Our office is dedicated to taking all domestic violence cases seriously and holding those accused of these crimes accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”No attorney for Powers was listed in court documents.Washington County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched about 9 a.m. Tuesday to conduct a welfare check at a house ...

Schenectady PD to enforce Kings Road speed limit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:42 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Kings Road has been a topic of concern for local residents. They say for years, traffic on the street has been much faster than the speed limit.  Crossing With Dignity Act in the works "The city speed limit is 30 miles per hour. But again, they're doing 40, 50, 60 miles per hour, sometime even more," said local resident, Tracey Collins.Collins says Kings Road is home to people of all ages who should not be around high speeds. "The seniors that are on this road, the children that are on this road. Our biggest fear is fatality on this road, and we don't wanna see that," explained Collins. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Collins says adding more stop signs to the area is an extra step of accountability for drivers. "I know stop signs don't stop speeding, but its going to slow them down to the point where they have to come to a complete stop," described Collins.The Schenectady Police Department has...

Latham man pleads guilty to 2022 stabbing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:42 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Latham man pleaded guilty to Assault in the First Degree in court Thursday after an attempted murder in December 2022. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Albany County District Attorney's Office said Bledhar Hoxha, 41, stabbed a victim several times during a fight on Fiddlers Lane in Latham on December 1. He also allegedly violated an order of protection previously issued.Hoxha faces up to 22 years in prison when he is sentenced on June 16.

Public hearings to be held over Guilderland Costco project

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:42 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After the Guilderland Town Board approved the plans to build a Costco, the town's Industrial Development Agency is now reviewing a request to turn over ownership of some side roads next to Crossgates Mall that are no longer in use.Developers must complete asbestos surveys and obtain work permits to demolish unoccupied homes in the area, and then obtain a building permit. A public hearing on the proposals is scheduled for May 31. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Plans for a Costco in Guilderland have been in the works for several years. Environmental advocates and community members have pushed back with concerns about the impact the store could have on the Pine Bush ecosystem as well as traffic around Crossgates.Town leaders said those concerns have been addressed.