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Charlie Munger, famed investor and Warren Buffet sidekick, dies at 99

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:54 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Charlie Munger, who helped Warren Buffett build Berkshire Hathaway into an investment powerhouse, has died at a California hospital. He was 99.Berkshire Hathaway said in a statement that Munger’s family told the company that he died Tuesday morning at the hospital just over a month before his 100th birthday.“Berkshire Hathaway could not have been built to its present status without Charlie’s inspiration, wisdom and participation,” Buffett said in a statement.Munger served as Buffett’s sounding board on investments and business decisions and helped lead Berkshire for more than five decades and served as its vice chairman.Munger preferred to stay in the background and let Buffett be the face of Berkshire, and he often downplayed his contributions to the company’s remarkable success.But Buffett always credited Munger with pushing him beyond his early value investing strategies to buy great businesses at good prices like See’s Candy. Where it will cost most to heat ...

2 inmates escape from North Texas jail

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:54 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two inmates escaped from the Fannin county Jail over the weekend, and were still at large as of Tuesday, according to the Fannin County Sheriff's Office.Around 9:15 p.m., Nov. 25, inmates Ramon Perez and Raymond Ross escaped from Fannin County, which is northeast of Dallas, according to officials.From left to right: Ramon Perez, Raymond Ross | Courtesy: Fannin County Sheriff's OfficePerez and Ross were last seen running off into the woods on video wearing gray sweats, according to FCSO. That area is east/southeast of the South Jail on County Road 4200, officials said. The sheriff's office said Perez and Ross were not armed at the time of the escape, but citizens are asked to avoid contact with them.Furthermore, officials said Perez was in custody for aggravated sexual assault of a child. Ross was in custody for evading arrest with a motor vehicle and drug possession and felon in possession of a firearm.As of Tuesday, FCSO said multiple agencies were assisting in find...

Austin Police warn public of someone 'impersonating an APD Chief'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:54 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department has received reports claiming a caller "was impersonating an APD Chief" who was demanding payment of a fine, fee and/or warrant, the agency said on social media on Tuesday.APD officials said it will never call anyone asking for money. Police added call recipients should report fraudulent calls to Austin 311 or by calling 512-974-2000.Here are a few things you should know if or when you receive a fraudulent call:Phone numbers can be spoofed to appear as if it's coming from a government entityIf you're told you have an arrest warrant, ask for the name of agency and look it up by phone number/email for validation of who the call is fromAPD said it will never call and demand a payment of any kind, including a fine, fee and/or warrantDon't share personal informationDon't call or email the phone number and/or email provided by the callerWhen in doubt, ask for the caller's identity with the agency they're claiming to be withIf that verification...

Travis County details next steps in hospital-based violence intervention pilot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:54 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video at the top of this story shows KXAN’s morning headlines for Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023.TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Travis County officials said Tuesday they hope to have a contract in place by spring 2024 to begin work on its two-year hospital-based violence intervention program [HVIP] pilot.Travis County Commissioners Court passed a resolution in March directing the county's Health & Human Services division to develop a proposal related to the creation of the pilot. That hospital-based intervention program will exist within the county's larger community intervention system, officials added.County officials have allocated $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act dollars over the two-year timespan to help provide "safety planning, services, and trauma-informed care to violently injured people," with many of those identified as boys and men of color, per Travis County documents."The idea is to create a warm linkage to someone so that they can then continue ...

2024 Treasure Hunt medallion patches are now on sale

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:54 GMT

The 2024 Treasure Hunt medallion patches are now on sale at treasure-hunt-shop.square.site/.The person who finds the medallion in the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt automatically wins $2,500. You can also win another $2,500 if you have all the clues, which can be found either in the Pioneer Press or at TwinCities.com. Additionally, if you have the registered patch — which can be purchased on this site — you can win an extra $5,000.Please note that your patch will be automatically registered upon purchase, but you must buy it before Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. To be eligible to win, you must have a registered patch in your name, and sharing patches is not allowed. If you are buying more than one patch online, be sure to add each hunter’s name to the purchase so they are registered.Good luck and happy hunting.

Janice Rettman, former Ramsey County commissioner known for her frugality on public spending, dies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:54 GMT

In her 30 years on the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners and the St. Paul City Council, Janice Rettman became known for her frugality, often casting the sole “no” vote on the county board against major public initiatives such as the county’s purchase of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant in Arden Hills.At the same time, she embraced public transit and affordable housing efforts, serving for years as chair of a regional initiative to launch a second round-trip Amtrak train between St. Paul and Chicago.Ramsey County Commissioner Janice Rettman, center, greets voters at Roseville Area High School on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, during DFL precinct caucuses. (Callie Schmidt / Pioneer Press)“A ‘no’ vote is sometimes absolutely a ‘yes’ vote for the people,” said Rettman, in her signature Texas drawl, explaining to a reporter in 2017 that her commitment to saving every penny of tax dollars she could was intended to tamp down property ta...

Sex offender pleads guilty to child pornography offenses

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Washington County sex offender pleaded guilty to child pornography charges on Monday. Kevin Smurphat, 35, of Whitehall, faces a minimum of 15 years and up to 40 years in prison. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Smurphat admitted that while he was on parole, he uploaded depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct onto a file-hosting service. He also distributed and received child pornography in a group chat.Smurphat also faces a maximum $250,000 fine, and a term of post-release supervision of at least five years and up to life. Upon release from prison, he will again be required to register as a sex offender.

Schenectady man sentenced to 20 years for drug, gun charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 28-year-old Schenectady man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for drug and firearm crimes. Ramel Gulley admitted to having 2,035 grams of heroin-fentanyl mixtures, which he intended to distribute. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In addition to pleading guilty to the drug charges, Gully admitted to possessing four firearms to protect his proceeds and drug trafficking business. Gulley made $12,625 in drug proceeds. The case was investigated by the FBI's Capital District Safe Streets Gang Task Force.

Police search for missing woman in Fort Edward

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:54 GMT

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is searching for a vulnerable 68-year-old with Alzheimer's. Jayne Bouder, 68, was last seen on Mechanic Street on Tuesday morning. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police believe Bouder is on foot and say she was last seen wearing a brown jacket, gray sweatshirt, a multi-colored neck gator, dark pants, and brown hiking boots. Bouder is described as 5'7'' and 160 lbs. She has gray hair and blue eyes.Police say she should be wearing a Project Lifesaver bracelet on her right wrist and may travel to Queensbury. Anyone with information about Bouder should contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office at (518) 747-4623 or dial 911.

Advocates call on Hochul to sign non-compete bill

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--From fast food workers to medical professionals, non-compete agreements impact a wide variety of industries. At a press conference on Tuesday, Senator Sean Ryan said most workers don’t realize they sign them."But even if they do realize it, there is no ability to negotiate. It’s either you sign it or you don’t get the job," said Ryan.According to Ryan, these types of agreements make it hard for employees to leave their jobs for better opportunities elsewhere."So the worker is left with only bad decisions—you can pack up and move to a different geographic area, you can find a brand new job in a brand new field, or you can just stay with the current employer."Advocates say this leads to wage suppression and prevents competition, creating higher costs for consumers. However, the Business Council argues this bill will ultimately hurt the economy if it gets signed into law."When you impose a piece of legislation like this, you make it very difficult for some indust...