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What the July jobs report means for the health of the economy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:35 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — July's jobs report is adding to optimism among economists that federal regulators can pull off a so-called soft landing, successfully bringing down inflation without tipping the economy into a recession.The U.S. added 187,000 jobs to the economy in July, the latest federal report showed. Some economists had expected more than 200,000. Still, they say the steady growth is a positive sign for the health of the economy.The July report also showed unemployment dipping to 3.5% and average hourly wages rising again by .4%."America's economy is strong," Vice President Kamala Harris said. "Bidenomics is working.""It's just not working for working families," Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., rebutted.He called the Biden administration's economic policies a disaster."It's costing families working families $10,000 more a year just to keep up," Schmitt said. "So wage growth has not kept up with inflation. That's what's hitting people every time they go to the grocery store."White...

Weekend Back to School drives ahead of students' return

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:35 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Some Central Texas students will return to class this coming week, and school districts and communities are hosting Back-to-School events and school supply drives in preparation. Related: 76 Texas school districts have moved to four-day weeks Here are the events giving away free backpacks and school supplies on Saturday:4:12 Kids' annual Back to School Giveaway Event, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at 521 North Pecos Street, Lockhart;Georgetown Cultural Citizens Memorial Association's drive, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1200 West 17th Street, Georgetown;Round Rock ISD's Back to School Bash, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1801 Tiger Trail, Round Rock;Del Valle ISD's Back to School Bash, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 5201 Ross Road, Del Valle;Barton Creek Square's supply drive, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 2901 South Capital of Texas Highway, Austin; and,Back to School Market Day, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at 5750 Williams Drive, Georgetown.Round Rock ISD's Back to...

'The club overachieved last year.' New Austin FC sporting director on state of the club

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:35 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - It's no secret that a breakout 2022 has been a far cry from the product on the field this season for Austin FC. A major deal by the Verde and Black earlier in the week makes that step back even more clear.Fan favorite Diego Fagúndez was dealt to LA Galaxy in exchange for Memo Rodríguez and up to $900,000 in General Allocation Money. Friday, Austin FC Sporting Director Rodolfo Borrell met with the media about the move. ‘I wish it wasn’t ending.’ Departing Austin FC player speaks to fans at send-off "The principal thing of transferring Diego is not that he was underperforming," Borrell said. "The main reason...[Galaxy] was ready to go with the salary that [Diego has]. And this allows us to liberate some salary cap here."Borrell came to Austin at the beginning of July from Manchester City and has made a major imprint on the club in the first transfer window. The Spaniard made it clear the team lacked any sort of financial flexibility and this move frees up space."Defi...

Oak Park Heights begins search for new city administrator; police chief named interim administrator

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:35 GMT

Oak Park Heights city administrator Eric Johnson is retiring at the end of the month, and the city is searching for his replacement.The Oak Park Heights City Council on Tuesday night voted to have Police Chief Steve Hansen serve as interim city administrator until a new administrator is hired, Mayor Mary McComber said.The council has retained Matt Fulton of GMP Consultants to conduct the statewide search. The city is paying GMP a fee of $16,500. The search firm will present a list of candidates to consider and recommend finalists to interview by the end of the month; those interviews are expected to take place the week of Sept. 18.The council is expected to make its selection on Sept. 26, and a new administrator is expected to be on board by Nov. 1, McComber said.Oak Park Heights City Administrator Eric Johnson (Courtesy of Oak Park Heights)Johnson has been city administrator since 2003. Prior to coming to Oak Park Heights, he served as village administrator at Winneconne, Wis., for...

Vikings receiver K.J. Osborn does the same thing every day after practice. It’s catching on with his teammates

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:35 GMT

It was Jan. 2, 2022 and the Vikings were getting blown out by the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.Though the outcome of the Week 17 game had already been decided, young, untested receiver K.J. Osborn used the Vikings’ final possession as a chance to make a statement. He created some separation on the outside, then with a defender draped all over him, he reached out his left hand to secure the catch.“The guy had my right arm, so the only thing I had was my left arm,” Osborn said. “It’s a good thing to have in my repertoire.”That highlight was more than a decade in the making, the byproduct of hours of extra work after practice. What started as a friendly competition between some teammates at IMG Academy in Florida back in his high school days has followed the 26-year-old Osborn all the way to the NFL.The daily routine is pretty simple. As his teammates stroll toward the locker room to end their day after practice, Osborn makes beeline to a nearb...

Former volunteer named site manager of Warden’s House Museum in Stillwater

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:35 GMT

There’s a familiar face taking the lead at the Warden’s House Museum in Stillwater.One-time museum volunteer guide Heidi Heinze has been tapped to be the new site manager. She started July 26.Heidi Heinze, of River Falls, Wis., has been named site manager of the Warden’s House Museum in downtown Stillwater. (Courtesy of the Washington County Historical Society)Heinze, of River Falls, Wis., previously was an education coordinator at St. Croix County, Wis., Historical Society and site manager of the Octagon House Museum in Hudson, Wis. She has served on the River Falls Historic Preservation Commission for 13 years, many of them as commission chairwoman. She also has volunteered for the Pierce County, Wis., Historical Association and interned with the Goodhue County Historical Society.Heinze has a bachelor’s degree in American history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Heinze is “exactly the right person” to oversee operations at the museum, which is celebrating its 170th a...

Hospital employee charged with stealing a ring from a sleeping patient

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:35 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An employee at the Albany Medical Center Hospital is facing charges after allegedly stealing a ring from a sleeping patient in the emergency room. Caitlin Mullaney, 36, of Slingerlands, was arraigned on Friday for one count of Grand Larceny in the fourth degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, Mullaney was working as a patient care technician in the emergency room. On July 17, Mullaney allegedly removed a ring from a 75-year-old patient who was sleeping on her stretcher awaiting a medical procedure.The ring has not been recovered at this time and is described as gold in color with a red stone. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Detective Division at (518) 462-8039.

Adirondack Thunder 5K to charge through Glens Falls

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:35 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This fall, Glens Falls' local hockey team is getting ready to run - and the community can join in. The annual Adirondack Thunder 5K Run and Walk is coming this October. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! At 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, runners will meet at Cool Insuring Area in downtown Glens Falls. The run embarks north along Glen Street before turning right at Sanford Street, then again onto Sagamore Street. A left turn at Cooper's Cave Ale Company will put runners onto Dix Avenue, followed by a turn onto Platt Street and then Warren Street to return to Centennial Circle. The run serves as a fundraiser for the Glens Falls Civic Center Foundation, a nonprofit run by Cool Insuring Arena to bolster the arena's role in the community. Funds cover arena improvements - notable as the arena works to refurbish its Heritage Hall space - as well as the feeding of an endowment fund at the center. The arena turns 40...

Troy Police seize illegal firearms and drugs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:35 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Troy resident was arrested following the execution of a search warrant at a residence on 1st Street. Henri G. Lamont, 30, was charged with possessing multiple illegal firearms and various narcotics. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! During the execution of the search warrant, detectives seized three firearms, narcotics including ecstasy, oxycodone, and cocaine, and U.S. currency. Lamont was arraigned in Troy City Court and remanded to the Rensselaer County Jail.The arrest was the results of a collaborative effort by the Special Operations Section Detectives. They were assisted by the Detectvie Bureau, Patrol Division, Evidence Technicians, and Emergency Response Team. Any community member wishing to report suspicious activity to the Special Operations Section can do so by calling the Drug Tipline at (518) 270-4777.

State response to two train derailments in two days

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:35 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--Friday Morning, a freight train derailed from the tracks near Amsterdam in Montgomery County. New York State agencies including the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, the Department of Transportation, and State Police arrived on scene to monitor the situation. According to Governor Kathy Hochul, no injuries or spills have been reported. An investigation is ongoing."It has closed down some highways for a time being," explained Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli, Transportation Committee Chair. "Could go into tomorrow. Amtrak is effected, obviously, in the area. By tomorrow, I’m hoping from what I’m hearing from the department of transportation, things should be up and running again."Amtrak offered alternate transportation for customers. It’s the second derailment in New York State this week. On Thursday, a train derailment happened east of Jamaica Station disrupting the Long Island Rail Service. Thirteen juries were reported, none of them life-threa...