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Comfort dog boosting spirits, attendance at suburban school

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:13:51 GMT

A suburban school district is taking a chance on a new staff member.Meet Davis. She is a pup helping to boost attendance and morale from the classroom to the teacher's lounge.Kelly Robinson is a school social worker at Frankfort Square Elementary.“We each had to make goals as staff members and our superintendent’s theme this year was ‘Think big.’ And so we had to write a goal that was ‘think big,’” Davis said. “Why not make this a think big goal and this is thinking big and we threw it out there to see what would happen.”And after a lot of research and proposal the school board approved Robinson’s plan.“I immediately started crying. It was a combination of extreme shock and happiness and I was like ‘Well, this is really going to happen,’” she said.Robinson got in contact with the group Healing Hearts Comfort Dogs which trained Davis for three years for this moment.Lisa Hyde is a teacher at Frankfort Square Elementary.“A lot of our students are filled with anxiety in the morning or a...

Texas middle school enacts phone-in-locked-pouch policy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:13:51 GMT

WACO, Texas (KWKT) – A Texas middle school has a new policy in place: Students are required to place their phones inside a locked pouch throughout the school day.G.W. Carver Indian Spring Middle School's principal Reggie Lewis said the Waco school is enacting the rule after noticing many students on their phones throughout the day, not focusing on the classroom."The main focus is we're not trying to take a kid's phone away from them. We don't want to inconvenience parents. We just want to create a better environment for the students to learn," Lewis said.The school received a grant to make purchasing the 800 locked pouches possible, and made the announcement last week. Indiana 7-year-old dragged down street by school bus The principal said each student will be an issued a pouch, which they can keep with them and take home at the end of every school day. When they enter, students will use a device in the classroom to lock the pouch. When they leave, they can unlock the pouch and p...

Austin 311 working to expand multilingual reach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:13:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin's non-emergency information hotline is working to be more accessible to residents who don't speak English. According to a new memo to the city council, effective beginning last month, all Austin 311 social media posts and videos are in English and Spanish, and the service is working to have live chat options available in multiple languages by the end of this year. Right now, more than 15% of Austin 311 staff members are bilingual in English and Spanish, according to the memo, and ambassadors have access to translation services in more than 200 languages. The memo said Austin 311 also regularly conducts bilingual (English/Spanish) outreach in person and online. The service is also working to upgrade software services -- like its app, Citizen Web Portal and Customer Service Request ticketing system -- to allow future Spanish-language mobile app and web portal development. The software upgrades are scheduled to be done by the end of the year. Austin ...

Community clean-up days in the Mohawk Valley region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:13:51 GMT

MOHAWK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In preparation for Earth Day, Keep Mohawk Valley Beautiful, a six-county affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, is hosting six clean-up days around the Mohawk Valley region. The events are intended to bring awareness and encourage residents to host clean-up activities starting on Earth Day on April 22. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! During the six events, registered teams hosting a clean-up can pick up supplies. Volunteers are encouraged to join any of the following events:Monday, April 1711 a.m. Train Station, West Fulton Street, Gloversville 2 p.m. Veteran's Park, 135 Locust Ave, AmsterdamTuesday, April 1810 a.m. Bellamy Harbor, 139 E. Whitesboro St., Rome2 p.m. BME/Hummels; 5 Ann St., MohawkWednesday, April 1911 a.m. Oneonta City Hall; 258 Main Street, Oneonta2 p.m. SEEC Office; 287 Main Street, SchoharieOn April 22, the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual regional...

New waterfront tavern opens in Coxsackie

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:13:51 GMT

COXSACKIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Patrick Henry's, a waterfront tavern located at 48 South River Street in Coxsackie, officially opened on April 7. The tavern serves cocktails, wood-fired pizza and elevated pub food. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Patrick Henry's is located inside a historic 1908 building that originally opened as a mercantile. It went on to become Tom’s Cabin, then Costello’s, then Patrick Henry’s from 1970 until about 10 years ago.The new tavern is a revival of the original Patrick Henry's. It's owned by Dominic Purnomo, who also owns dp An American Brasserie and Yono's, both located inside the Hampton Inn & Suites on Chapel Street in Albany. Mobile pizzeria gets permanent spot in the Berkshires Patrick Henry's is part of the property of the not-yet-open James Newbury Hotel and the already open Wire Event Center. Day Line Kitchen & Oyster Bar is also scheduled to open on the rooftop of the hotel this...

Moreau traffic stop leads to gun, drug arrest for Philadelphia duo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:13:51 GMT

MOREAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two Philadelphia men were arrested after a Moreau traffic stop for alleged gun and drug possession, with one resisting arrest. Jonathan Williams, 35, and Terrell Boozer, 36, each face charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, around 2:35 a.m., police pulled over a car on I-87 in Moreau for vehicle and traffic law violations. Boozer was identified as the driver and Williams as the passenger. Police say an investigation revealed Williams possessed felony-weight narcotics and an illegally possessed loaded handgun. Williams allegedly resisted arrest but was taken into custody after a brief struggle. Police say Boozer was found to possess a controlled substance as well.Williams Charges:Second-degree criminal possession of a weaponFifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceResisting arrestBoozer Charges:Seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance Valatie man se...

Police investigate situation in north St. Louis County neighborhood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:13:51 GMT

FLORISSANT, Mo. - Police are investigating a situation in the Behlmann Farm subdivision west of the Old Jamestown Mall in north St. Louis County. There was a heavy police presence around 9 a.m., though many officers are starting to clear the scene. FOX 2 has reached out to St. Louis County Police about the investigation. They declined to comment but said they will be sharing more information if more details are available later.This is a developing story. Check this page for the latest update as they come into the FOX 2 Newsroom.

Car damaged by heavy flames over Stan Musial bridge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:13:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Crews are responding to a situation over Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge in which heavy flames are damaging a car. The situation developed just around 9:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes. Trending: Male bald eagle goes from babysitting rock to an eaglet at World Bird Sanctuary St. Louis fire crews are working to clear the scene. Drivers are advised to avoid the area. Police have not yet disclosed information on possible injuries or what led up to this situation. FOX 2's SkyFOX has surveyed the scene. This is a developing story. We will update as more information becomes available.

Man shot, killed overnight in north St. Louis County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:13:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A homicide investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot overnight in north St. Louis County. The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. in the 11100 block of Riaza Square. When police arrived, they found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was rushed to a hospital for treatment, but later died from his injuries. Top story: “Easter Miracle” for Lake St. Louis officer critically injured by suspected drunk driver Investigators have not yet disclosed any information on the victim's identity, age, or what might have led up to the shooting. The St. Louis County Police Department is handling the investigation. If you have any information, contact the department at 636-529-8210 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS.

Man dies in south St. Louis County house fire, likely accidental

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:13:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - One man died Monday evening from injuries suffered in a south St. Louis County house fire. Crews responded to the fire around 9 p.m. Monday in the 8300 block of South Laclede Station Road. When they arrived, they found a man unresponsive inside the home. He was rushed to a hospital for treatment, but later passed away. Trending: Male bald eagle goes from babysitting rock to an eaglet at World Bird Sanctuary The fire appears to be accidental and likely developed in the kitchen, according to the St. Louis County Police Department. Authorities have not disclosed the identity or age of the victim. St. Louis county police are asking for more information relevant to the investigation. If you have anything to share, contact county police at 636-529-8210 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS.