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Incentive plan for Minneapolis police aims to end exodus of officers

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:46:39 GMT

The city of Minneapolis has agreed during negotiations with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis that it will provide $15.3 million in incentives to retain police officers over the next three years. It’s intended to reverse what Chief Brian O’Hara called the exodus of police officers from the department.In exchange, the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis agreed to give the police chief the authority to assign officers to vacant shifts more quickly.O’Hara said the current process officers use to bid for shifts under the union contract requires that vacant shifts be open for a minimum of 28 days. The agreement shortens the vacancy duration to 10 days.“Under the current contract, without this change, it could take almost seven weeks to permanently reassign someone to a vacancy in 911, depending on where the 28-day pay cycle falls,” O’Hara said. “With that, we’ll be able to do permanent reassignments much quicker, this is in the interest of public safety.”“Yes, we need t...

Washington County bought a 1918 bridge for $1. Then they had to move it.

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:46:39 GMT

The latest addition to Washington County’s collection of bridges arrived during the middle of the night on Friday after a 135-mile trip along back roads, complete with a police escort.A 250-foot-long, six-span bridge purchased for $1 from Brown County was delivered to a Washington County-owned gravel pit in May Township, just north of the Washington County Department of Public Works’ north shop, around 3:30 a.m.The move went great, according to Ryan Hoefs, the Washington County engineer who oversaw the move.“It was quite the sight to see,” he said. “The caravan left Lakeville at midnight and made it into Washington County around 2 a.m., and we arrived at the final destination around 3:30 a.m., where the contractor put the two spans on support structures.”Bridge 2110, built in 1918, spanned the Minnesota River on the border of Brown and Renville counties southeast of Franklin, Minnesota. (Courtesy of Brown County Highway Department)The bridge, which was built in 1918, has two main sp...

5 things to know this Monday, November 13

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:46:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Monday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, highs will be in the 40s as clouds overtake the sunny, chilly morning. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Albany Police are investigating a homicide on Judson Street that happened early Saturday morning. Colonie Police are investigating two fatal car crashes, both involving pedestrians. Also, Amtrak announced on November 12 that service between New York City and Albany has been temporarily suspended. The service disruption is due to safety concerns caused by structure issues with a privately owned, non-Amtrak building above the Empire Line tracks in New York City. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Monday morning. 1. Albany Police investigating Judson Street homicideThe Albany Police Department announced they are investigating a homicide that took place on Judson Street early on Saturday morning. The victim’s name will...

Abandoned bike leads to police discovering body at Creve Coeur Park

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:46:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County Police are investigating after a body was found over the weekend at Creve Coeur Park. Right now, there is limited information, but what we do know is that the police discovered a body, and they believe it could be a person who went missing several months ago. The missing person's report originated from St. Louis County, and it was filed back in July. Maryland Heights police told FOX 2 that they are assisting St. Louis County Police in the case.A lieutenant with MHPD said that a hiker called police after finding an abandoned bicycle off a bike path during the day on Sunday. They added that the hiker did not initially find the body, but it was later discovered once the police were called out. Taylor Swift’s heartfelt tribute to Lindenwood alumna during ‘Eras’ tour Officer Terry McComas from the Maryland Heights Police Department told FOX 2 on Sunday that when we called about this, they could not yet confirm the identity of the person found d...

Officers investigating shooting on Wydown Blvd.

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:46:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police are at the scene of a shooting in Clayton on Monday morning. At the moment, part of Wydown Boulevard, just east of Hanley, is completely shut down, as approximately seven Clayton police cars are at the scene. A spokesperson from Clayton police revealed that she could only confirm the report of a shooting. Taylor Swift’s heartfelt tribute to Lindenwood alumna during ‘Eras’ tour So far, no suspect has been found. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Suspect in custody after 'domestic shooting' in Florissant Sunday

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:46:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One person is in custody after a 'domestic shooting' on Sunday.The shooting happened shortly before 8:30 Sunday morning in Florissant. Police shared that one person is in the hospital with serious gunshot wounds.   Man killed in south St. Louis County road-rage shooting The investigation is ongoing. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Chick-fil-A 'Gather to Give' fundraiser to benefit St. Louis Area Foodbank

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:46:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Area Chick-fil-A restaurants will begin the holiday season by helping feed financially struggling families.Their 'Gather to Give' fundraiser starts on Monday and runs through next Saturday, November 25. For every Chick-fil-A nugget tray sale, a portion of the proceeds will go to the St. Louis Area Foodbank. Taylor Swift’s heartfelt tribute to Lindenwood alumna during ‘Eras’ tour The goal is to donate up to $30,000 to the organization.

Grand opening of Gifted Education Center at Lindbergh High School today

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:46:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Lindbergh School District is celebrating the grand opening of a gifted education center for students.The 'Idea Center' is at Lindbergh High School, in the building that used to be the school's library. It's the Lindbergh area's first dedicated center for leap and gifted education students. Man killed in south St. Louis County road-rage shooting After Monday's ribbon cutting, students and their families will get a tour of the new facility.

U.S. Senate candidates Wesley Bell and Carly May at Clayton/Hadley township meeting today

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:46:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - You can meet two of the candidates running for a seat in the U.S. Senate on Monday.Democratic candidates Wesley Bell and Karla May will both be at a joint meeting between the Clayton and Hadley townships. Man killed in south St. Louis County road-rage shooting It's Monday at 7:00 p.m. at the Schlafly Bottleworks on Southwest Avenue.

Catholic schools could avoid closures next month

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:46:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Some Catholic schools could avoid shutting down next month.According to FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, more closures were expected to happen in the second phase of the archdiocese's "all things new" downsizing plan, but some pastors seem to want to keep campuses open despite struggling with low enrollment. Taylor Swift’s heartfelt tribute to Lindenwood alumna during ‘Eras’ tour Officials say there are now 19,000 students across the archdiocese, which covers St. Louis and ten counties in eastern Missouri. That's down from 40,000 students in 2000. Pastors could either close schools, merge with others, or come up with a three-year plan to increase student enrollment.At least 25 of the 82 schools met with education officials. Recommendations for school closures are due on December 8. In August, 35 parishes closed, and 15 others merged as part of the plan.