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Texas DPS said 'no major issues' on first day driver license offices reopen

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:51:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a nearly weeklong closure, Texas driver license offices reopened Monday. Appointments were canceled Sept. 5-8 for a driver license system upgrade, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The upgrade was required for Texas to be REAL ID compliant. DPS said affected customers will get priority rebooking, and its goal is to accommodate those affected in the next two to three weeks or at the customer's earliest convenience. Driver license offices in "high volume areas" will have extended hours to accommodate rebooked appointments for the short term, DPS said. PREVIOUS: DPS driver’s license offices to reopen Monday DPS said there is not a "blanket" grace period for customers with expired licenses or IDs, and each customer's situation and requirements will be evaluated based on their canceled appointment date. Anyone whose appointment was canceled last week and has not rescheduled is asked to email [email protected] with these details: da...

American researcher rescued from Turkish cave more than a week after he fell ill

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:51:00 GMT

TASELI PLATEAU, Turkey (AP) — Rescuers pulled an American researcher out of a Turkish cave more than a week after he became seriously ill 1,000 meters (more than 3,000 feet) below its entrance, the Speleological Federation of Turkey said.Teams from across Europe had rushed to Morca cave in southern Turkey’s Taurus Mountains to aid Mark Dickey, a 40-year-old experienced caver who became seriously ill on Sept. 2 with stomach bleeding. He was on an expedition to map the cave, which is the country’s third deepest.Dickey was too frail to climb out himself, so rescuers carried him with the help of a stretcher, making frequent stops at temporary camps set up along the way.“Mark Dickey is out of the Morca cave,” said a statement by the speleological federation. It said that Dickey was removed from the last exit of the cave at 12:37 a.m. local time Tuesday, or 9:37 p.m. GMT Monday.“He is fine and is being tended to by emergency medical worker in the encamp...

South Dakota panel denies application for CO2 pipeline; Summit to refile for permit

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:51:00 GMT

South Dakota regulators on Monday rejected a permit application for a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline through the state, dealing a fresh setback to the company behind the multistate project after North Dakota refused a siting permit for another leg there.The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously to turn down Summit Carbon Solutions’ application to build a 469-mile in-state route — part of an intended $5.5 billion, 2,000-mile pipeline network through five states.The decision complicates an already complex process for Summit Carbon Solutions as it seeks similar authorization in other states amid opposition from landowners and environmental groups. The proposed network would carry planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from more than 30 ethanol plants in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota for permanent underground storage in central North Dakota.After the South Dakota vote, Summit announced it intends “to refine its proposal and reappl...

Judge convicts driver in St. Paul crash that killed 19-year-old passenger

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:51:00 GMT

A Minneapolis woman has been convicted of criminal vehicular homicide in connection with a 2021 crash on a St. Paul interstate ramp that killed her 19-year-old passenger.Ramsey County District Judge Reynaldo Aligada Jr. found Reshawna Eunique Mosley, 21, guilty of criminal vehicular homicide by operating a motor vehicle in a grossly negligent manner and criminal vehicular homicide with negligence while under the influence of alcohol in the death of Shaterries Monique Barlow of Minneapolis on July 22, 2021. A sentencing date has not been set.Reshawna Eunique Mosley (Courtesy of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office)Just before 12:30 a.m., Mosley’s Kia Forte left the ramp to Interstate 35E south near Shepard Road, became airborne and crashed into a hillside, landing onto its roof. Barlow died at the scene of traumatic injuries. Mosley was transported to Regions Hospital with trauma to her head, knee and liver.Troopers found a half-empty bottle of alcohol and small amount of marijua...

St. Louisans participate in March to the Arch in remembrance of 9/11 victims

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:51:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS – That first step is what will propel you on your journey, wherever that may be in life.For this group walking, their journey is to the Gateway Arch, and they’re remembering the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.“On the first anniversary of the towers going down, I picked the flag off my porch and started walking down to the Arch by myself,” said Bo Drochelman, March to the Arch founder.Every year since, Drochelman has been joined by friends and strangers along the way.On Monday, Drochelman and company began their march at Mike Duffy’s in Town and Country, continuing along Clayton Road into the city. The group stopped for breaks along the way at fire stations and restaurants. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Stephanie Spaniol, a fir...

Colorado high school football rankings, Week 4: Class 3A is absolutely loaded at the top

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:51:00 GMT

A look at this week’s Post Preps Top 10 for Class 5A, 4A and 3A:Class 5ATeamRecordPvsLW1. Cherry Creek3-01W (34-17 at Chatfield)Comment: A prime example of why the Bruins are so tough to beat: They can score in bursts (35 straight vs. Chatfield) better than anyone else. This week: at Arvada West, 4 p.m. Thursday.2. Pine Creek3-03W (56-7 at Vista Ridge)Comment: Eagles looking to build toward what should be a tasty league opener vs. Fountain-Fort Carson on Sept. 28. This week: vs. Denver East, 7 p.m. Friday.3. Columbine3-05W (35-7 at Cherokee Trail)Comment: How good is the Rebels defense? If not for a late CT touchdown last Friday, they’d be riding an 11-quarter shutout streak. This week: at No. 5 Arapahoe, 7 p.m. Friday.4. Ralston Valley2-16W (30-15 vs. Grandview)Comment: It’s one thing to beat Grandview. It’s quite another to lead the Wolves 30-0 in the fourth quarter. This week: vs. No. 6 Regis Jesuit, 7:30 p.m. Friday.5. Arapahoe3-07W (34-27 vs. Regis Jesui...

Former Denver mayor candidate Terrance Roberts receives settlement for 2020 pepper spray incident

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:51:00 GMT

Former Denver mayoral candidate and civil rights activist Terrance Roberts will receive a $50,000 settlement to resolve allegations that Denver police pepper-sprayed him without reason during a racial justice protest in July 2020.Attorneys for Roberts filed a lawsuit based on the incident last year. The suit named the city, former Denver police Chief Paul Pazen and three unidentified police officers as plaintiffs.The core allegation was that an officer targeted Roberts because he was leading a demonstration demanding police accountability amid the recent killings of Black and Brown people by police, including the May 2020 murder of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis. The demonstration also served as a counter-protest against a rally supporting police and President Donald Trump’s reelection bid.The Denver City Council approved the settlement agreement on Monday afternoon.It was the latest in a series of payments the council has approved to resolve legal claims tied to Denver...

Upon Further Review: Broncos left points on the field in critical red zone situation

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:51:00 GMT

Throughout Russell Wilson’s somber news conference after Denver’s 17-16 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, he kept echoing that the team was one or two plays away from winning its season opener.Yes, Denver’s penalties, special teams issues and defensive miscues down the stretch received most of the criticism. But the offense left points on the field, especially in a critical red zone situation early in the fourth quarter.With 10:19 to go in regulation, running back Samaje Perine bulldozed through the Raiders defense for a 12-yard run to Las Vegas’ 8-yard line. Suddenly, Denver stopped pounding the rock. Wilson’s pass to tight end Adam Trautman was short of the goal line. His throw to wide receiver Brandon Johnson was broken up by Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo, who could’ve intercepted the pass.Wilson’s third pass didn’t even have a chance, as he soared the ball out of bounds after getting pressured by Maxx Crosby. Denver settled for a 24-yard field goal from kicker Wil Lutz...

Bystanders step in when man exposes himself on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:51:00 GMT

Visitors and workers along Hollywood’s bustling Walk of Fame were victimized by a man who exposed himself in public on Sunday.Video posted to Citizen shows the man standing with his pants down and his arms raised next to traffic, including a Metro bus, at Hollywood Boulevard and N. Highland Avenue, just footsteps from the famous Chinese Theatre and Dolby Theatre.First, one bystander pulls up the man's pants. A second video shows two people holding him down waiting for authorities to arrive.Video posted to Citizen shows a man standing with his pants down and his arms raised next to traffic, including a Metro bus, at Hollywood Boulevard and N. Highland Avenue, just footsteps from the Chinese Theatre and Dolby Theatre. Sept. 10, 2023. (CITIZEN)“Don’t ****ing move,” one Good Samaritan says. “There’s ****ing kids [and] you’re ****ing doing that?”Another bystander hurls a water bottle at the man, hitting him in the head.It was not immediately known if he was cited by police.Video shows by...

On the Market: Massive Palmdale mansion is a modernist marvel

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:51:00 GMT

A huge home overlooking Lake Palmdale in the Antelope Valley is on the market and somehow manages to offer both seclusion and a spotlight.The massive compound is located at 36005 Tierra Subida Ave. in Palmdale about an hour north of downtown Los Angeles, and manages to find a balance between "home of the future" and "distinctly 1980s."Nestled atop a hill at the end of a private road, the home offers panoramic views of the region. (AVOH)The five-bedroom, seven-bath mansion features deliberate and artful woodworking, a spiral staircase, an indoor pool and windows on top of windows on top of windows. According to the listing, the home features a "generous kitchen with open wall space" that's perfect for entertaining, an inviting breakfast nook with panoramic views of the terrain, and an open living room with stone tile flooring and stone fireplace.The home features an indoor pool for early morning swims or late night dips. (AVOH)The home was built in 1986 and was designed by James Herb...