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College professors sue Idaho over a law that they say criminalizes classroom discussions on abortion

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:14 GMT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching and classroom discussion about pro-abortion viewpoints. The 2021 No Public Funds for Abortion Act prohibits state contracts or transactions with abortion providers and also bans public employees from promoting abortion, counseling in favor of abortion or referring someone to abortion services. Public employees who violate the law can be charged with misuse of public funds, a felony, and be fired, fined and ordered to pay back the funds they are accused of misusing.The law is “simultaneously sweeping and unclear” and places a “strait jacket upon the intellectual leaders” of Idaho’s public universities, the educators, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho, wrote in the lawsuit.The case was brought by five University of Idaho professors who teach philosophy, political science, American litera...

Ohio voters reject ballot measure seen as threat to abortion rights effort

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:14 GMT

A proposed constitutional amendment at the center of the abortion rights battle in Ohio is projected to fail, delivering a major win for Democrats and reproductive rights advocates.Voters in the Buckeye State rejected a ballot measure that would have required at least 60 percent of voters to pass any amendments to the state constitution — up from a simple majority.The Associated Press called the election shortly before 9 p.m. ET.The proposed constitutional amendment was supported by Republicans and different interest groups, including anti-abortion activists and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. Though the proposed amendment does not mention abortion in the text, it was largely seen as an effort to undercut a separate ballot measure in November that aims to enshrine abortion rights into the state's constitution. In addition to upping the threshold for the percentage of voters needed to change the state constitution, the August ballot measure would have required groups collecti...

Hutto football ready for breakout 2023 season

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:14 GMT

HUTTO, Texas (KXAN) - There was a lot of excitement for Hutto last year in a new district with a lot of talent on the roster. However, the Hippos didn't make the playoffs with a 5-5 record.An added hurdle last year was Hutto head coach Will Compton and his staff not getting started until the summer ahead of their first year. Now with a full offseason, Compton and the team can feel the improvement.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newsletters"It just makes a big difference in the continuity of your program," said Compton. "It's been great for us overall.""Just putting in the discipline," said Hutto senior wide receiver Carson LaPlante about what the team can do with more time together. "Just trying to be more together, not necessarily individuals...I think we have a good chance of a district title this year."The Hippos are led by senior quarterback Will Hammond. The Texas Tech commi...

Rays beat Cardinals 4-2 after 3-run 8th inning

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:14 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yandy Díaz, Brandon Lowe and Randy Arozarena hit RBI singles in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Tuesday night.Josh Lowe opened the eighth with a triple against Miles Mikolas (6-8). Andre Pallante entered and retired pinch-hitter Harold Ramírez on a grounder before Díaz hit a groundball single to center that made it 2-1 — the first of four consecutive base hits. Lowe and Arozarena drove in runs with their hits.Díaz went 4 for 4 and raised his average from .315 to .322 as the Rays improved to 7-3 over their last 10 games. Isaac Paredes hit his 22nd homer of the season in the seventh inning, when he knotted the game at 1-all.Tampa Bay center fielder Jose Siri helped preserve the 1-all tie with a leaping catch at the wall on Nolan Gorman’s two-out drive off Jason Adam (3-2) with a runner on first in the top of the eighth.Pete Fairbanks, the third Rays' pitcher, gave up a solo homer to Willson Contreras in the ninth...

Prosecutors visit Missouri River in disappearance case, say watch for barrels

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:14 GMT

WAVERLY, Mo. - The Clay County prosecuting attorney is telling anyone on the Missouri River to alert authorities if they spot a barrel.Earlier this summer, kayakers discovered a barrel holding remains later identified as those of Jaynie Crosdale. Excelsior Springs police had been searching for her as a potential witness in Timothy Haslett Jr.'s case. Family speaks out after possible witness in Missouri kidnapping case found dead On Tuesday, Clay County prosecutor Zachary Thompson hit the water, telling FOX4 he wants to familiarize himself with the area and keep a lookout for more potential evidence.Speaking from the Port of Waverly, Thompson didn't get into specifics about what that evidence might be. But he explicitly said any barrel along the water should require extra attention."If you are around the Missouri River. If you see a barrel, contact law enforcement," Thompson said.As a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol prepared a boat, people stopped by the landing Tuesday...

Vote tally: St. Louis area August 8 municipal election results

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:14 GMT

 Voters go to the polls Tuesday in several municipal elections.In St. Louis City, voters in the new ‘St. Louis Hills Special Business District’ will be asked to approve a property tax to fund the district through 2029. There are also property tax proposals on the ballot for the Fox C-6 School District and the Meramec Valley R-3 District.In St. Louis County, voters will decide whether to merge the city of Normandy and the village of Glen Echo Park. The polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m.Check the results as they update in real-time below.

Reward offered for smash-and-grab robbers escaping with $300,000 of jewelry in La Verne

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:14 GMT

A $20,000 reward is being offered for the suspects who escaped with $300,000 worth of jewelry after a smash-and-grab robbery in La Verne.The break-in took place on July 1 when four men crashed through the entrance of Rodeo Jewelers on the 1500 block of Foothill Boulevard around 12:16 p.m.A reward of $10,000 is being offered by the La Verne City Council and another $10,000 is being offered by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, totaling $20,000 for information leading to the suspects’ arrest and conviction.Security video captured a white sedan smashing through the front glass doors as four men hopped out. Armed with hammers, the thieves shattered display cases while grabbing handfuls of jewelry luxury watches before loading them into large bags.As the store owner confronts the suspects, one thief is seen picking up a chair and knocking the owner in the head twice.The thieves crashed through the front of the jewelry store with a car and began smashing display cases. July 1, 2...

Single family residence in Los Gatos sells for $2 million

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:14 GMT

221 Mattson Avenue – Google Street ViewThe property located in the 200 block of Mattson Avenue in Los Gatos was sold on July 26, 2023. The $1,950,000 purchase price works out to $1,339 per square foot. The house, built in 1961, has an interior space of 1,456 square feet. This single-story home has three bedrooms and two baths. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. Additionally, the home is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently. The lot of the property covers a substancial area of 8,025 square feet.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:On More Avenue, Los Gatos, in July 2023, a 1,928-square-foot home was sold for $2,500,000, a price per square foot of $1,297. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,612-square-foot home on the 200 block of More Avenue in Los Gatos sold in April 2023, for $2,025,000, a price per square foot of $1,256. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In April 2023, a 1,840-square-foot h...

'I want a ride'; Investigation on San Jose Pink Poodle strip club scandal released

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:14 GMT

(KRON) -- The City of San Jose released a 100-page investigation report into the Pink Poodle strip club scandal involving four firemen who gave a bikini-clad woman and a photographer a ride in their engine. The scandal blew open last year when an Instagram video exposed a San Jose Fire Department engine parked at The Pink Poodle's entrance with its emergency lights on. The video posted by "San Jose Foos" showed a woman wearing only a bikini and high heals stepping out of the fire engine and walking into the strip club."Only in San Jose do you see a stripper come out of a firetruck," the video's caption wrote.Investigators discovered that The Pink Poodle was one of two adult entertainment establishments that Fire Engine 4 went to on the night of October 5, 2022, despite receiving zero calls for service during that time period, according to the report.The report released by the city to KRON4 on Tuesday identifies the four firefighters as: Fire Captain William Tognozzi, Fire Engineer B...

Nick Bosa voted best defender in NFL by players

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:14 GMT

(KRON) -- Nick Bosa's peers believe he is the best defensive player in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers star took home the No. 4 spot in the NFL Top 100 list, making him the highest-ranked defender in the league. The ranking should come as no surprise. Bosa won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in the 2022 season -- which is voted on by media members. The NFL Top 100 list is released annually and voted on by NFL players. The only players ahead of Bosa were Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. The next-closest defensive player was Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, who was voted No. 9. LeBron James breaks silence after son Bronny’s hospitalization Bosa has emerged as a dominant force through four seasons in the NFL, racking up 43 sacks in 51 games. Last season, he notched a career-best and league-high 18.5 sacks. He was ranked No. 21 after the 2021 season.The...