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OmniRide wants fare hikes, more local subsidy in budget

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.OmniRide is hoping that higher fares and a larger local subsidy from its constituent localities will help make up for dwindling pandemic relief funding.The transit agency is proposing raising fares on commuter routes from $6.90 to $9 in the next fiscal year, which starts in July. Officials say the added cost will ultimately be picked up by the federal government through employee commuter benefits for most riders.But with rising expenses, plateauing fuels tax revenue and declining pandemic relief money, the agency is also asking for more from its localities. For Prince William County, the ask is $20.96 million, over $7 million more than in fiscal 2023.“Cost escalation is due to labor and just general inflation,” OmniRide Executive Director Bob Schneider told the Prince William Board of County Supervisors earlier this ...

Commerce: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Commerce Bancshares Inc. (CBSH) on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $119.5 million.The Kansas City, Missouri-based bank said it had earnings of 95 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 92 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $446.5 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $389.2 million, also surpassing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $388.8 million.Commerce shares have fallen 17% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 16% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CBSH at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CBSHSource

Denver weather: Fire danger then rain, snow chance

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Breezy winds are across the eastern half of the state Tuesday meaning another day of enhanced fire danger. Red flag warnings are in effect from mid-morning until the evening hours in the Denver weather forecast.Pinpoint Weather: Advisories on April 18. Weather today: High fire riskHighs in Denver will reach the middle 70s Tuesday with a breezy southwest wind at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. The Mile High City will see a mix of sun and clouds through the day. 5 of the most high-profile criminals in Colorado supermax prison Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on April 18Weather tonight: Slowing windsExtra clouds linger overnight Tuesday with mild lows that dip into the upper 30s. Winds will slow as well with light snow moving into the high country early Wednesday.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on April 18. Looking ahead: Cooler with rain-snow chancesPartly cloudy skies are here on Wednesday with light snow in the mountains. Denver and the Front Range could...

Residents react after Broward County mayor updates public about gas problems

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

Drivers waited in long lines at local gas stations in South Florida after historic flooding affected fuel at the pump, but officials said there is no shortage. They did, however, ask the public to have patience.A news conference at Port Everglades took place Monday morning where Broward County Mayor Lamar Fisher spoke on the matter. On Sunday, residents experienced the backup of fuel access as lines curved onto the streets outside of gas stations all across Miami-Dade and Broward. According to Fisher, fuel trucks were unable to access gas shipments due to the flooding. As of Monday night, many gas stations had run out, and the gas stations that did have supply were experiencing long lines. “They said they very low on gas and are trying to reset the pumps,” said a woman at a Chevron. “Jesus take the wheel, I got two miles to empty,” said Tonya Melto. A Chevron located on the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and South 35th Avenue pumped its last drop of gas as peo...

Google Maps rolls out new features for National Park Week

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

In celebration of National Park Week, Google Maps has rolled out new features to make exploring the great outdoors easier for visitors. The updated app will offer a range of tools to help park-goers navigate their way around the parks and discover new things to see and do.According to Google, the new features will include access to trail routes, walking and cycling directions, and downloadable park maps that can be used even without internet access. This will make it easier for visitors to plan their routes and explore the park at their own pace.In addition to these new features, Google Maps will also provide general guidance for visitors, including helpful tips for exploring the park and finding the best spots to take in the sights.If you’re interested in visiting one of the more than 400 national parks in the United States, you’re in luck: entrance fees to all national parks will be waived on Saturday, the first day of National Park Week. This is a great opportunity to...

Substitute teacher fired after she ‘encouraged students to fight each other,’ Texas school district says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

(CNN) — A substitute teacher in north Texas was fired after she “encouraged students to fight each other during class,” the Mesquite Independent School District said.School officials learned Thursday morning of a video showing fights the previous day in a Kimbrough Middle School class, which prompted an “immediate investigation,” the district said in an emailed statement to CNN. The school is in Mesquite, less than 15 miles east of Dallas.“Our investigation revealed that this substitute teacher encouraged students to fight each other during class, outlined rules for the students to follow and even instructed a student to monitor the classroom door while the fights took place,” the statement said.The substitute teacher, who was not identified, had been working for the district since March 6 and was fired Thursday, the district said. It also referred the incident to police to “pursue possible criminal charges,” the statement said.T...

Ingérences étrangères : François Fillon bientôt auditionné à l’Assemblée

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

La commission d’enquête parlementaire sur les ingérences étrangères va entendre l’ancien Premier ministre François Fillon, a appris POLITICO auprès de son président Jean-Philippe Tanguy (RN).L’audition devrait avoir lieu début mai, d’après deux autres sources parlementaires. L’ex-candidat à l’élection présidentielle sera notamment interrogé sur sa reconversion dans le privé et plus particulièrement les fonctions qu’il a occupées dans les conseils d’administration de deux sociétés russes.Il avait été nommé en 2021 aux boards de Zarubezhneft, une compagnie spécialisée dans les hydrocarbures détenue par l’Etat russe, et du géant russe de la pétrochimie Sibur. Aux premiers jours de l’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie, François Fillon avait démissionné de ses deux mandats.“Je le fais avec tristesse car j’y ai rencontré des hommes et des femmes de grande valeur”, avait déclaré François Fillon au moment de renon...

Police: Suspect identified following Quincy home invasion that left multiple people injured

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

A suspect has been identified and is expected to face charges after three people were injured in a home invasion in Quincy Sunday night, according to police.7NEWS later spoke with a victim who asked that his name and face not be shown and who described the moment he said a gunman barged into the house. “We don’t know who he was,” the man said. “This was completely random. It’s terrifying.”Officers responded to 400 Block of Granite Street just after 8:30 p.m. after receiving reports that gunshots were fired and multiple people were stabbed.Upon arrival, police said officers located four people, three of whom were suffering from non-life-threatening stab wounds. The three victims were taken to the hospital for treatment and were later released.The victim said he and his roommates had been getting ready for dinner when they heard a knock at their door. What they thought was their food delivery, the man said, soon took a terrifying turn.“He asked for someone’s name that didn’t...

Patriots owner Robert Kraft travels to Poland to join International March of the Living as a tribute to Holocaust victims

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

Patriots owner Robert Kraft is in Poland Tuesday morning on a mission to combat antisemitismKraft is with a group of Americans, including rapper Meek Mill, who are participating in the International March of the Living. The nearly two-mile march will go from Auschwitz to Birkenau concentration camps on Holocaust Remembrance Day as a tribute to all Holocaust victims. Th events is aimed at learning the roots of prejudice through studying the Holocaust. Earlier this year, Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism launched a nationwide campaign in the U.S. to encourage all people to combat antisemitism.

Brett Baty’s key RBI, big nights from Pete Alonso and others power Mets past Dodgers, 8-6

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

LOS ANGELES — It took seven pitches against a very tough pitcher, but in the end, Brett Baty prevailed, showing the Mets that they made a smart decision to call him up from Triple-A.The Mets ultimately won the first game of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night at Dodger Stadium 8-6. It was a wild, back-and-forth affair, but the focus of the game was on Baty, the Mets’ rookie third baseman who was called up earlier in the day after tearing up Triple-A pitching. Whether or not he can hit big-league pitching is a question that won’t be answered for a few more weeks or even months, but he took a good step toward answering it with an at-bat in the fourth.The Mets (11-6) had just taken a 4-3 lead over the Dodgers (8-9) with an RBI groundout to score Pete Alonso. Facing right-hander Dustin May with two out and Jeff McNeil on third base, Baty fell behind 0-2. No one bothered to hold McNeil on third base and he took a large lead before May che...