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Toll problems not unique to Texas. How other states hold vendors accountable

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:40:18 GMT

Investigative Summary: This story is part of KXAN’s “TxTag Troubles” investigative project launched May 7, 2023. Following related reports in recent years, our team rededicated its resources to this major consumer issue, after hundreds of viewers complained to us about resurfaced billing and customer service problems with the state’s tollway operator and its contracted vendors. During our reporting, the Texas Department of Transportation began reaching out to viewers who had contacted KXAN to resolve their issues, and state lawmakers renewed their approach to fixing future TxTag problems.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Declan O’Scanlon thinks he’s received around a dozen unjustified toll violations from New Jersey toll authorities, and the state senator believes he’s not alone.O’Scanlon said his constituents are reporting similar issues to his office. They’re getting hit with fees for not paying tolls, despite having an existing toll pass account, with E-ZPass, that is supposed to help them pay au...

Elon Musk says he's found someone to lead Twitter as new CEO

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:40:18 GMT

Elon Musk said Thursday he has found a new CEO for Twitter, or X Corp. as it’s now called — and it's a woman. He did not name her but said she will be starting in about six weeks. Musk, who bought Twitter last fall and has been running it since, has long insisted he is not the company’s permanent CEO. The Tesla billionaire said in a tweet Thursday that his role will transition to being Twitter's executive chairman and chief technology officer. In mid-November, just a few weeks after buying the social media platform for $44 billion, he told a Delaware court that he does not want to be the CEO of any company.While testifying, Musk said “I expect to reduce my time at Twitter and find somebody else to run Twitter over time.”More than a month later, he tweeted in December: “I will resign as CEO as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take the job.” The pledge came after millions of Twitter users asked him to step down in a Twitter poll the billionaire himself created and promised to ...

Lineup announced for Sand Lake concert series

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:40:18 GMT

AVERILL PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Organizers recently unveiled the lineup for this year's Sand Lake Concert Series. The shows will be held on Thursday nights, July 6 through August 17, at 6:30 p.m. in Butler Park. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Lineup:July 6: Whiskey HighwayJuly 13: Lustre KingJuly 20: Diva & The Dirty BoysJuly 27: A-BlastAugust 3: Lug NutsAugust 10: 10:01August 17: Beatin' the OddsThe concerts are free and open to the public. For more information, email [email protected].

Road closures, parking restrictions for Albany Tulip Festival

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:40:18 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Tulip Festival is returning to Washington Park on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14. Due to the annual event, the Albany Police Department has issued several road closures and parking restrictions leading up to and during the festival. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On May 12 between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., State Street between Eagle Street and Lodge Street will be closed to all traffic for the Tulip Festival Street Scrubbing event. CDTA will re-route all buses that normally use State Street to Pine Street via Lodge Street. All parking is prohibited on this section of State Street during this time.Road closuresMay 13 at 12:01 a.m. to May 14 at 8 p.m., all roads in Washington Park will be closed to trafficMay 13 and May 14 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day:Lancaster Street between Lark Street and Willett StreetHudson Avenue between Lark Street and Willett StreetWillett Street between Mad...

SP: Ballston man tries to meet 13-year-old for sex

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:40:18 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Ballston man has been arrested after police say he drove to Albany to have sex with a 13-year-old. After the arrangements were allegedly made, William G. Wade, 48, was nabbed by the State Police Troop G Computer Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! When he got to Albany, Wade was met by state troopers. He was charged with second-degree attempted rape and second-degree attempted criminal sex act. Wade was processed at the State Police barracks in Latham. He was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Albany City Court on May 19.

Kirkwood High School's yearbook raises concerns

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:40:18 GMT

KIRKWOOD, Mo. - Questions about 'racy' content in this year's yearbook have been raised by some Kirkwood High School parents.Inside the 400-page yearbook is a portion where students share their opinions on hookups, the concept of a casual sexual relationship, and its benefits and consequences. A picture of birth control was in the background.Kirkwood parent Derek Byers has seen the yearbook. His son, Wyatt, is graduating in two days. Byers ran the Kirkwood scholarship program for six years. He said he's in touch with student life and is not upset about his son's yearbook."The students of Kirkwood are provided a very unique autonomy. The autonomy is both in the school yearbook and the newspaper," Byers said. "This has been a tradition in Kirkwood for decades."The Kirkwood School District released a statement on Thursday saying:Kirkwood High School has a longstanding tradition of allowing student media to be designated public forums. This practice has led to the Kirkwood High School j...

Opinion: The Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem comes at the world’s time of need

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:40:18 GMT

As an American Jew, my recent trip to Israel highlighted similar issues facing both countries.The dual events of celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the state of Israel and the opening of the Museum of Tolerance-Jerusalem brought to mind the pressing need for dialogue and a shared commitment to tolerance. These are essential values for our thriving but imperfect democratic systems.The strength and resilience of this tiny democratic nation, the only one in the Middle East, cannot be denied.Israel is the size of New Jersey and with a population of 9.7 million people. Jews make up roughly 7 million of the overall population. Despite its size, Israel is an economic and military powerhouse. Israel’s technology and innovation are the envy of the entire world. Israel was ranked the fourth-best economy in 2022 among a list of OECD countries, according to The Economist.Israel also has one of the most powerful militaries in the world. Israel was ranked as the 4th stronges...

Complaints about Colorado judges jump 25% amid effort to reform judicial discipline

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:40:18 GMT

The organization responsible for disciplining Colorado judges for professional misconduct saw a 25% increase in the number of complaints it received in 2022 compared to 2021, according to a newly published annual report.The Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline authorized formal disciplinary proceedings against judges in five cases in the last 18 months, which the agency says is more such proceedings than in the last 12 years combined — showing an uptick in serious, credible complaints against the state’s judges.The surge came as the Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline underwent an unprecedented reform effort that wrapped up in the legislature this week and is now headed to Colorado voters, who will in 2024 decide whether to amend the state’s constitution to make the discipline process more transparent.The Commission on Judicial Discipline received 249 requests for evaluation — complaints — about judges’ behavior in 2022, up from 200 r...

Pilots for United, Southwest, American threatening to strike. What does this mean for your vacation?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:40:18 GMT

The fight between frustrated airline pilots and three major carriers – United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines – is coming to Denver, as pilots push back against their companies with pickets and threats of strikes.On Friday, United Airlines pilots plan to picket the United Flight Training Center at 7500 E. 35th Ave. in Denver, along with nine other cities. Denver International Airport is a major hub for United.“Enough is enough,” said Capt. Garth Thompson, United Air Line Pilots Association master executive council chair.The protests by pilots for three of the biggest U.S. airlines come after years of flight complications spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, as cancellations and delays became the new normal for American travelers.Airlines are trying to assuage travelers’ worries about potential roadblocks for their summer vacation plans.“All United flights will operate as planned while our pilots exercise their right to distribute information a...

Xcel Energy wants a $312M boost in its electric rates, but opponents urge cuts instead

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:40:18 GMT

Xcel Energy is seeking a $312 million increase in revenue in an electric rate case, but the state agency that represents the public wants regulators to instead cut the utility’s revenue by $26.6 million and block it from recovering millions of dollars of investments for transmission projects.If approved, Xcel Energy’s rate request would raise residential monthly rates an average of 8.2% and monthly rates for small businesses an average of 7.7%. Xcel, Colorado’s largest electric utility, says the increase would pay for investments in its distribution and transmission systems and information technology and ensure it can meet the state’s targets for cutting greenhouse-gas emissions.The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is considering the rate increase in the aftermath of skyrocketing natural gas prices that sent heating bills soaring this winter for customers of Xcel and other utilities. The outcry over the huge spikes led to hearings by a select legislative ...