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Chicago Fire FC fires manager Ezra Hendrickson

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:27:09 GMT

CHICAGO - Once again, Chicago Fire FC is making a change when it comes to the person leading the club on the pitch..@ChicagoFire FC has fired manager Ezra Hendrickson this morning after the club’s 2-5-3 start to the 2023 season..Frank Klopas will serve as manager the rest of the year..Assistant coach Junior Gonzalez was also let go, but CJ Brown & Zach Thornton will remain..@WGNNews pic.twitter.com/LY9ST8Yq9B— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) May 8, 2023On Monday morning, the club fired manager Ezra Hendrikson less than 48 hours after a 3-0 loss to Nashville SC on the road Saturday that dropped their record to 2-5-3 on the season.Frank Klopas, an assistant coach who has served in multiple roles with the club since its inception in 1998, will take over as manager for the rest of the 2023 season. “This was a difficult decision, but after careful consideration, we felt that a change was necessary at this time as we work toward our goal of advancing to the playoffs and competing f...

Austin nonprofit reviving I Luv Video's at-home movie, TV rentals

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:27:09 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 8, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two-and-a-half years after I Luv Video announced its closing in September 2020, a new nonprofit is reviving the beloved Austin institution's at-home movie and TV show rental model.The newly formed nonprofit We Luv Video will celebrate the comeback of rental services with a soft opening on Saturday at 6 p.m. As part of this return, they'll rent the first video to I Luv Video's owner, Conrad Bejarano, per a release. KEEP AUSTIN LOCAL: Austin artist creates mini replicas of iconic local businesses We Luv Video will offer a reprieve for the business' video and disc library collection. It comes after the launch of an October 2022 Kickstarter campaign to find the collection a new home, per the release.In a month's time, the campaign collected more than $112,000 in donations from more than 800 backers. Nonprofit We Luv Video signed a lease for a location at 100 E. North Loop Blvd., with t...

Brownsville PD speak on 8 dead, 10 injured in SUV strike near migrant shelter

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:27:09 GMT

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department held a news conference following the violent death of eight people outside a migrant shelter Sunday.The incident happened at 8:30 a.m. near Minnesota Road and North Bernal Road in front of the Ozanam Center, which is a shelter for migrants and the homeless. BPD: 8 dead, 10 injured when SUV strikes crowd near migrant shelter Brownsville Police Investigator Martin Sandoval said seven victims died at the scene and another 10 victims were taken to area hospitals. Sunday evening an eighth person died. Officials say the driver of the SUV was arrested on charges of reckless driving. Sandoval said more charges will likely be filed. Police say the driver has been uncooperative and has given several different names.

They've got questions, she's got answers. ABoR's first full-time economist is predicting more declines

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:27:09 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Amid the roller-coaster whiplash that is Austin's housing market, the professional organization that helps local realtors advise clients on what to do is bringing on a full-time economist.Clare Losey, Ph.D., previously worked as a research assistant at the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. Now she'll take that experience and help the Austin Board of Realtors' more than 20,000 realtors by using econometric and statistical models.Losey has experience using these models to analyze Texas housing markets and talked with KXAN about what she's expecting moving forward. ABoR report: March a good month for home buyers and sellers Tom Miller: Why does the Austin Board of Realtors need a full-time economist, and what are you bringing to the organization?Dr. Clare Losey: The Austin Round Rock (metropolitan statistical area) is one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation. Our housing market has dominated headlines over the past decade, partic...

Wife of St. Paul man killed interrupting car theft pleads for information: ‘Michael deserves justice’

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:27:09 GMT

The wife of the 44-year-old man fatally shot in St. Paul while interrupting a car theft said Monday that “our hearts are broken and our world has been turned upside down by the senseless act.”Michael Scott Brasel, a father of two sons, was killed outside his home in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood on Saturday morning.Michael Brasel (Courtesy of the family)Police said Monday their investigation into Brasel’s killing is “active and ongoing.” No one was under arrest as of Monday morning.“We plead with the public to come forward if you know any details, or have any idea of who could have robbed Michael of the life he loved,” Hilary Brasel said in a Monday statement. “Michael deserves justice. Our family needs closure. Please reach out to the hardworking, outstanding investigators at the St. Paul Police Department to help them solve this case.”Investigators have asked anyone with information to call them at 651-266-5650.Hilary Brase...

Lawsuit: Janet Yellen should ignore ‘unconstitutional’ debt limit

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:27:09 GMT

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and FATIMA HUSSEIN (Associated Press Writers)WASHINGTON (AP) — A union of government employees on Monday sued Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and President Joe Biden to try to stop them from complying with the law that limits the government’s total debt, which the lawsuit contends is unconstitutional.The lawsuit comes just weeks before Yellen has warned that the government could default on the federal debt if Congress fails to raise the borrowing limit by then. Financial markets have been increasingly nervous about the potential for default, with economists warning that a failure to raise the debt limit could trigger a global financial crisis.The lawsuit, filed by the National Association of Government Employees, says that if Yellen abides by the debt limit once it becomes binding, possibly next month, she would have to choose which federal obligations to actually pay once the debt limit bars the government from further borrowing. Doing so, the law...

The best walking trails in Catskill, according to AllTrails

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:27:09 GMT

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The rainy and dreary weather looks to be behind us. Why not get out and enjoy a walk? Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Using AllTrails, News10 has compiled a list of what trails are considered the best in Catskill. AllTrails uses reviews from trail-goers to make their rankings.1. Olana State Historic Site TrailLength: 1.2 milesElevation: 101 feetRoute type: loopOlana Historic SiteAccording to AllTrails, this route takes an average of 27 minutes to complete. It is popular for birding, hiking, and running. It is dog, wheelchair, stroller, and kid-friendly, as long as dogs are on a leash. This trail is open year-round. 2. RamsHorn- Livingston SanctuaryLength: 2.0 milesElevation: 124 feetRoute type: loopCatskillAccording to AllTrails, this trail takes an average of 42 minutes to complete and is great for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking. It is kid and dog-friendly, as long as dogs are on a le...

Queensbury restaurant raises $1K for server's surgery

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:27:09 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Over the weekend, a popular area restaurant pulled out the stops - and the steaks - for a longtime employee in a time of medical emergency. The Silo in Queensbury raised $1,000 over the weekend for a server whose absence has been felt by the locals who come in for a stack of pancakes or fresh cider donut. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "It's shocking, with the volume of guests here, how many people know her dearly and ask for her," said Silo chef and restaurant manager Frank Otte. "With her gone, people are really missing her."The employee in question is Devon Stockton, who has spent nine years serving at The Silo. Stockton recently ruptured a disc in her neck, and is facing an expensive surgery to start her road to recovery. To help the journey down that road, The Silo sold "Devon's Steak and Eggs," a hearty breakfast with all proceeds benefitting Stockton as she goes through surgery and recove...

Waterford Canal Festival kicks off NYS canal season

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:27:09 GMT

WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The annual Waterford Canal Festival is returning on May 21 and 22! The festival, hosted by the Waterford Canal and Towpath Society and the Village of Waterford, marks the opening of the NYS canal season. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Visitors can stroll along the canal, join tours, see the locks in operation, and explore the history of Waterford. Festivalgoers can also walk around the vendors and enjoy delicious food while listening to live music. There will also be a bike safety rodeo, a canal trail bike ride, a fishing clinic, and boat rides. Children can get their faces painted and play in the bounce houses. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Visitors can either park at 1 Tugboat Alley or try and find parking north of Broad St. Visitors can also take the CDTA bus route 923 to Broad Street. Bus riders can exit the bus anywhere along Broad St...

Dirty Dancing Concert coming to St. Louis this fall

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:27:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A film-to-concert experience has just been announced to stop in St. Louis. The Stifel Theatre will be hosting 'Dirty Dancing in Concert' on Thursday, November 30, at 7:30 p.m.Led by a live band and singers, the production is going to feature some of the fondly-remembered moments from the now 35-year-old film. Trending: 150 years later, Illinois bridge tragedy among nation’s worst Actress Jennifer Grey and actor Patrick Swayze starred in the film back in 1987.