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'Sick and tired': States sue over billions of robocalls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:03 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Attorneys general across the U.S. joined in a lawsuit against a telecommunications company accused of making more than 7.5 billion robocalls to people on the national Do Not Call Registry.The 141-page lawsuit was filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Phoenix against Avid Telecom, its owner Michael D. Lansky and company vice president Stacey S. Reeves. It seeks a jury trial to determine damages.The lawsuit arises from the nationwide, bipartisan Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force of 51 attorneys general and the District of Columbia. It was formed last year to investigate and take legal action against telecommunications companies routing volumes of robocall traffic.Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said nearly 197 million of the robocalls were made to Arizona phone numbers between December 2018 and January 2023.“Every day, countless Arizona consumers are harassed and annoyed by a relentless barrage of unwanted robocalls — and in some instances these illeg...

Autopsy released for Jason John, man found dead in Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:03 GMT

Missing flyer posted by Jason John's family and friends (KXAN photo)AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The autopsy report for Jason John -- the 30-year-old man who was found dead in Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street earlier this year -- was released to KXAN Wednesday. The Travis County Medical Examiner's Office determined his cause of death was drowning and the manner of death was ruled accidental. "According to reports, this 30-year-old man was witnessed by a transient bystander to be vomiting by the bank of Lady Bird Lake and then subsequently fall and submerge into the water in the early morning of February 5, 2023. After attempting to aid the decedent, the bystander went to a nearby hotel and contacted 911," the report read.The report said John had no significant internal or external injuries and that there were no fractures or traumatic injuries found. John's toxicology report showed alcohol was in his system but no illegal drugs were detected. John was reported missing on February 5 and found i...

House investigators allege years of misconduct by AG Ken Paxton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:03 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A team of lawyers working with the House ethics committee spent nearly three hours Wednesday morning laying out extensive details covering years of misconduct allegations against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The five attorneys working with the House Committee on General Investigating told the panel during their Wednesday meeting that they began looking into Paxton in March after a proposal to use state funds to pay $3.3 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit filed by four former employees who accused Paxton of wrongdoing. They ultimately said the evidence they collected these past few months would support at least a dozen criminal charges against Paxton, which included abuse of official capacity, official oppression, securities fraud, making false statements and others. However, it's important to note only a prosecutor would be able to officially file any of these charges. Texas Attorney General Paxton under investigation for whistleblower settlement Afte...

Capital Strawberry & Wine Festival coming to Altamont

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:03 GMT

ALTAMONT, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Capital Strawberry and Wine Festival is coming to the Altamont Fairgrounds on June 3 and 4. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In September 2022, Starbird Events took over the Capital Apple and Wine Festival from Altamont Orchards. Now Starbird Events is bringing the Capital Strawberry and Wine Festival back to Altamont.The festival includes tasting and sampling products from more than 20 wineries anddistilleries, chef demos with Ric Orlando, NY Cheese and Charcuterie paired with NY Wineswith culinary historian Jeff Roberts, food, shopping, a car museum, a farm machine museum, strawberries, a Kids Zone, live music and more. A Journey tribute band will perform on Saturday and Vermont musicians Spencer Lewis and Chas Eller on Sunday. Mexican-Italian fusion restaurant opens in Ballston Spa This event is rain or shine. Adult general admiss...

Lane reductions announced for U.S. Route 9 in Latham

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:03 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Motorists should watch for lane reductions and flaggers on U.S. Route 9 on Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Road milling and drainage work will be done between Latham Circle and Coliseum Drive. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Lane reductions at nighttime will continue past Memorial Day weekend. Nighttime paving will take place between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. through the second week of June. Motorists are urged to slow down and follow the direction of flaggers. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.

St. Charles officially files lawsuit against Ameren over water contamination

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:03 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - The City of St. Charles has officially filed a lawsuit against Ameren Missouri over water contamination and damages linked to the city’s Elm Point Wellfield.City officials announced the intent to file a lawsuit against Ameren Missouri in March. Out of seven water wells powered through the wellfield, only one remains currently operational. “Today is the culmination of many months of testing, evaluation, public outreach and tough decisions to ensure the City’s water is safe," said St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer. "The City has spent millions of dollars and hundreds of staff hours in an effort to ensure the water is and continues to be safe, and to resolve the contamination issues caused by Ameren." Who is Sai Kandula? Chesterfield man charged in White House crash Borgmeyer said the city has made efforts to resolve contamination issues and hold Ameren responsible financially, though claims the latest developments have not resulted in an "acceptable outcome." "The ...

Puppies found inside dumpster in downtown St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Two puppies are recovering after being abandoned in a dumpster in downtown St. Louis, the Humane Society of Missouri said.A good Samaritan contacted the HSMO on Tuesday. She'd heard barking from a dumpster along 9th Street, lifted the lid, and saw two small dogs. She borrowed a cell phone to report the incident to the HSMO.A member of the Animal Cruelty Task Force responded. By the time that person arrived, the good Samaritan had removed the puppies from the dumpster. The temperature was 77°, but was worse inside the metal container.The dogs were not microchipped. They were brought to the HSMO's headquarters on Macklind Avenue for a bath. Who is Sai Kandula? Chesterfield man charged in White House crash Police arrived a short time later and searched the area around the dumpster, but did not find the person who abandoned the animals.“We’re grateful to the concerned citizen for bringing this horrible situation to our attention and will ensure these animals are given the ...

Barge strikes Eads Bridge; MetroLink expects delays

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A barge in the Mississippi River struck Eads Bridge late Wednesday morning, according to MetroLink officials. The collision happened just before the noon hour. People are encouraged to avoid the bridge and surrounding area for the time being. As of early Wednesday afternoon, no injuries have been reported from the situation. It's unclear what led up to the barge striking the bridge. Who is Sai Kandula? Chesterfield man charged in White House crash MetroLink officials tell FOX 2, due to the collision, trains are currently not operating between the Civic Center and 5th & Missouri Stations. Station shuttles are taking passengers by bus between the Civic Center, Stadium, 8th & Pine, Convention Center. Passengers around the St. Louis area could see delays up to 60 minutes due to the situation. Eads Bridge connects travelers across state lines from Downtown St. Louis to East St. Louis. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Welcome to Crappie Lake: Real Housewives coming to rural Illinois

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:03 GMT

BENTON, Ill. -- Two stars of The Real Housewives of New York City are in a new reality TV show set in Benton, Illinois. Bravo says that Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan are in a new series called Welcome to Crappie Lake.Lesseps and Morgan will be working with the mayor and city council to revitalize the town of around 7,000 people that was "devastated by the pandemic." They also pick up a few odd jobs like cleaning hotel rooms. Bear struck and killed on I-55 near Festus The reality stars will be very busy when they're not helping to make Benton great again. Bravo says that they will be catching crappie in Rend Lake with their bare hands and going mudding in monster trucks. They also drop in at bars and attend the local Testicle Festival. You can watch a trailer for the show here.The show has a very "Fish out of water" vibe. The promo clip makes it seem a lot like the 2004 FOX show starring Paris Hilton called The Simple Life.The show premieres on July 9 at 8 p.m. CT with back-to-...

Federal charges for St. Clair County man in pipe bomb case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:03 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A Marissa, Illinois, man appeared in federal court on Wednesday to be arraigned for possession of a homemade bomb.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois said Jim Lanier, 49, made a pipe bomb with the intent of blowing up his wife's vehicle on April 29, and then later admitted to lighting the bomb and throwing it at people who confronted him. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW The bomb never detonated. However, federal investigators claim a second suspicious device was located among Lanier's belongings.Lanier was charged with unlawful possession of a destructive device, and ordered detained until trial.If convicted, Lanier faces up to 10 years in federal prison.