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This Illinois school district serves 93 students, but costs $3M to operate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:45:25 GMT

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. – An underperforming school district in the Illinois Metro East with fewer than 100 students is costing taxpayers millions of dollars to operate. Parents in Madison County gave their district a failing grade and called on FOX 2 to evaluate this deal for taxpayers.The Venice School District runs only one school building, caters to exactly 93 kids, and costs $3 million per year. On top of that, district leadership received state funds to build a brand-new school for the kids, to the tune of $26 million.Parents say they’re fed up with the way their district is being run.“I have a lot of concerns that building is not suited for those children,” Marquia Tyler said. “Everybody is on top of each other. Lunch is not adequate; they do not have hot lunch. The education is poor.” Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News ...

Man stabbed in park near St. Louis City Hall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:45:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A man was apparently stabbed in a park near St. Louis City Hall Wednesday morning. Police found the victim with a wound to his back. The incident happened near Market and 13th Streets.The initial call to the police was for a shooting. The officers believe that the man is suffering from a stab wound.St. Louis Metropolitan Police officers are investigating the incident. The victim's identity and a description of the suspect have not been released.

Michael Brown's father speaking on 'Chosen for Change' Foundation 9 years after murder today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:45:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Wednesday marks nine years since the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson.Police officer Darren Wilson shot and killed the 18-year-old, who was unarmed. Protests followed, and happened again when a grand jury declined to indict Wilson. Check the radar -- Storms expected Wednesday On Wednesday on FOX 2 News at 9, Michael Brown's father will speak about the 'Chosen for Change' Foundation set up after Brown's death.

Denver weather: Sunny blue skies with dry, mild summer heat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:45:25 GMT

No rain, mostly sunny blue skies, and normal summer temperatures are expected Wednesday across metro Denver, according to the National Weather Service.Gentle breezes may blow through in the afternoon, weather service forecasters said.While no hazardous weather was expected in Denver, weather service officials warned of elevated fire risks in the mountains west of Colorado’s Front Range cities due to low humidity and wind gusting at speeds up to 20 miles per hour. A red flag fire danger warning, effective through 9 p.m. Wednesday, covered the San Luis Valley.The high temperature in Denver will be 84 degrees, decreasing to 58 degrees, forecasters said. On Thursday, the high temperature is expected to be 91 degrees.Meteorologists anticipated possible scattered thunderstorms on Thursday, mostly west of the city in the mountains and valleys.A short-lived dry period will occur today. Mostly sunny skies and near normal temperatures are expected across the region. Tomorrow, scattered ...

One person injured after aspiring driving instructor crashes into Lakewood Learn to Drive school

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:45:25 GMT

One person was injured when an aspiring driving instructor at a Lakewood Learn to Drive school crashed a gray hatchback through the center’s front window and wall, forcing people to dive out of the way, police said.The driver was cited for a traffic violation after the crash, according to a Lakewood Police Department posting on X, the social media site formerly called Twitter.The crash happened Tuesday morning at the Community Driving School, 2099 Wadsworth Blvd. The instructor drove the Hyundai Tucson almost entirely into the school, smashing through a wall and breaking a large plate glass window adjacent to a large Learn to Drive sign and advertisements for “Walk-in Drive Tests and Permit Tests Today!”“Thankfully, there was only one minor injury,” police said. “Several people were able to dive out of harm’s way.”The driver was not identified.“We should be re-opened by tomorrow or at the latest Friday,” Community Driving S...

Will this windy portion of Mulholland Drive ever reopen to the public?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:45:25 GMT

Will The Snake, a windy portion of Mulholland Drive, ever reopen to the public? The 2.4-mile stretch of roadway nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains was given the nickname due to its many twists and turns. Storm damage from the 2018 Woolsey Fire, particularly caused by mudslides, prompted officials to close that portion of the roadway from Kanan Road to Sierra Creek Road for the past four years.A portion of Mulholland Drive known as The Snake is seen in this file image taken from Sky5. (KTLA)Construction is expected to be completed next year, but now officials are debating whether it is safe to reopen The Snake, which is notorious for street racing and violent crashes, to the public, The East Bay Times reported. “The problem is speed. The problem is speed on a roadway that is not built to go at the speeds that people do travel frequently … we’ve seen some horrific accidents due to that,” said Mark Pestrella, director of the county Department of Public Works. Winning $3.3 million ...

High school football 2023 preview: PAL Lake Division

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:45:25 GMT

PENINSULA ATHLETIC LEAGUE LAKE DIVISION(In predicted order of finish)No. 1 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCOCoach: Kolone Pua 2022 record: 6-4What to expect:  The Warriors made a successful return to varsity football last season under Frank Moro, who has turned the head coaching reins over to Pua, a former player of his. RB/LB Elijah Fields and WR/FS Darren Miller both made a big impact last season as sophomores. WR Payton Jackson and DB Justice Goodman add to the team’s talent at skill positions. The line will be young, led by LT John Langi (6-0, 260), a returning all-league selection.Season opener: Aug. 25 vs. San Lorenzo Valley, 7 p.m.No. 2 MONTA VISTACoach: Ceazar Agront 2022 record: 5-5What to expect: Player turnout is on the increase at Monta Vista, fueling optimism for the upcoming season. Rohit Pamidi returns at quarterback. “He has the speed, IQ and arm ability to lead this team,” Agront said. Sai Patel is a receiving target. Hamza Moharram will be the primary running b...

How to stop dangerous drivers? California hiring more cops: Roadshow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:45:25 GMT

Q: Sorry, Mr. Roadshow, without enforcement (old-fashioned ticketing) Bay Area drivers are not going to slow down, no matter how narrow and dangerous a city makes its roads.Sirens, flashing lights, and big fines not only embarrass scofflaws, they send a direct message to every driver who sees them pulled over. Having police on key roads on a random day and time schedule should provide the maximum positive effect on our streets. I hope you agree.Rich Crowley, San JoseA: Yes, enforcement is an important part of keeping our roads safe. Slowly, we are getting there. The CHP is hiring 1,000 new officers over the next few years. Over 6,550 CHP officers are assigned now across the state, with 300+ now in training.Q: Christopher Cross asked last week what Swiss roads are made of that makes them so free of potholes. The question presupposes that the building materials are the deciding factor, but there could be others.For one, European countries don’t generally add more lane-kilometers...

'No camping' ordinance updated in Santa Rosa

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:45:25 GMT

(KRON) -- The Santa Rosa City Council unanimously voted to amend an ordinance against camping in public spaces within the city. In addition to setting up specific restrictions on where people can set up tents, a newly updated ordinance now aligns with federal law by making sure there is shelter for an unhoused person before being told to leave. Council to consider amending no camping law in Santa Rosa Santa Rosa will prohibit encampments in city parks and anywhere that blocks pedestrian access, fire lanes or transit hubs. The encampments are not permitted to have electrical connections and flammable liquids. Some council members have raised concerns that the law focuses on what people can't do rather than what they can. The city may visit the idea of a sanction space for encampments within Santa Rosa although it is not clear just yet.Santa Rosa previously had a public ordinance banning camping on public properties since 1994.

YRC: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:45:25 GMT

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Yellow Corporation (YELL) on Wednesday reported a loss of $14.7 million in its second quarter.The Overland Park, Kansas-based company said it had a loss of 28 cents per share.The trucking company posted revenue of $1.13 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on YELL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/YELLSource