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2024's Social Security COLA increase to be announced this week: What we know

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:08:53 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – It’s already very likely that Social Security recipients can expect a significantly lower cost-of-living increase than the 8.7% adjustment they received in 2023. But they’ll know for certain this week.The Social Security Administration’s annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) are designed to help Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients retain their buying power amid rising inflation. These increases, which are issued annually, are determined using the Bureau of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), which itself is a measure of the change in prices for common consumer goods and services.The Labor Bureau actually releases a revised CPI-W each month, reflecting the change in prices concerning a number of consumer goods and services including food, utilities and shelter. But only the data from July, August and September are considered when calculating the annual COLA adjustment for the following year.Sep...

Texas brands James Avery, Blue Bell collaborate on new jewelry charm

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:08:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — James Avery Artisan Jewelry is adding a sweet treat to its lineup of jewelry charms.It's a sundae of Texas brands in the mix, following the launch of a Blue Bell ice cream charm produced by James Avery. The ice cream brand announced the collaboration Monday, referring to the mixed-metal charm as the first "in this iconic Texas partnership."“We are excited to partner with Blue Bell and craft an artful design that speaks to so many Texans,” James Avery CEO John McCullough said in the release. “James Avery and Blue Bell fans alike will be able to purchase the first charm in this iconic Texas partnership.”The charm is designed to replicate the look of a Blue Bell carton of ice cream. It's made from sterling silver and bronze and incorporates Blue Bell brand detailing, including the cow and girl logo on both the front and top of the piece. RELATED: Blue Bell, Dr Pepper team up, release ‘Dr Pepper Float’ ice cream “We are honored to have James Avery create a Blue Bell ch...

Election 2023: St. Paul City Council Ward 6

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:08:53 GMT

ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL WARD 6On Nov. 7, St. Paul voters will elect the seven members of the city council by ward. The ranked-choice ballot allows voters to rank their picks in order of preference. Ward 6 spans the neighborhoods of Frost Lake, Hayden Heights, Hazel Park, Payne/Phalen, Phalen Village and Prosperity.General information about the Nov. 7 election is online at twincities.com/tag/elections. In addition, twincities.com/news/politics/elections will have a full voters guide with candidates for Ramsey, Dakota and Washington county races online this month. To find out where to vote, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s online polling place finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us.Gary B. UngerGary Unger, candidate for St. Paul City Council, Ward 6, in the November 2023 election. (Courtesy of the candidate)Age: (The candidate did not provide a response)What qualifies you to hold this position? I believe I have the right combination of understanding my community and the havi...

Election 2023: St. Paul City Council Ward 2

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:08:53 GMT

ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL WARD 2On Nov. 7, St. Paul voters will elect the seven members of the city council by ward. The ranked-choice ballot allows voters to rank their picks in order of preference. Ward 2 spans West Seventh Street, the West Side, Summit Hill, Railroad Island, Lowertown and the downtown business district.General information about the Nov. 7 election is online at twincities.com/tag/elections. In addition, twincities.com/news/politics/elections will have a full voters guide with candidates for Ramsey, Dakota and Washington county races online this month. To find out where to vote, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s online polling place finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us.Peter ButlerPeter Butler, candidate for St. Paul City Council, Ward 2, in the November 2023 election. (Courtesy of the candidate)Age: 57What qualifies you to hold this position? City government is direct service delivery of police, fire, parks and recreation, and libraries. I have almost thr...

The Loop Fantasy Football Report Week 6: How can you replace Justin Jefferson?

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:08:53 GMT

If you thought the Vikings’ season was turning into a train wreck, you received more clarity on that likelihood last Sunday when all-world receiver Justin Jefferson suffered a non-contact injury to his hamstring near the end of Minnesota’s loss to Kansas City.He’s headed for injured reserve, so fantasy mavens who drafted him with the No. 1 or No. 2 pick will be needing a replacement for the next four weeks, starting with this Sunday’s game against the suddenly revived Bears in Chicago.Here are some under-the-radar receivers who, depending on the size and skill level of your league, might still be available on waivers:K.J. Osborn (Vikings WR) – The obvious replacement for Jefferson in Minnesota and in fantasy. You certainly can’t get Jordan Addison on waivers, but the Vikings’ No. 3 could be had. He has 13 catches for 166 yards and two touchdowns this season.MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 24: Asante Samuel Jr. #26 of the Los Angeles Chargers watches as K.J. Osborn #17 of th...

Election 2023: St. Paul City Council Ward 3

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:08:53 GMT

ST. PAUL CITY COUNCIL WARD 3On Nov. 7, St. Paul voters will elect the seven members of the city council by ward. The ranked-choice ballot allows voters to rank their picks in order of preference. Ward 3 spans Highland Park, Mac-Groveland and part of the West Seventh neighborhood.General information about the Nov. 7 election is online at twincities.com/tag/elections. In addition, twincities.com/news/politics/elections will have a full voters guide with candidates for Ramsey, Dakota and Washington county races online this month. To find out where to vote, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s online polling place finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us.Troy BarksdaleAge: 22Troy Barskdale, a candidate for the Ward 3 seat on the St. Paul City Council in the November 2023 election. (Courtesy of the candidate)What qualifies you to hold this position? I have a talent for writing, a powerful voice, sharp attention to policy, and ferocityagainst injustices. I petitioned to get a public...

Human remains discovered in Wahconah Park in Pittsfield

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:08:53 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Human remains were discovered in Wahconah Park on Tuesday morning. The Pittsfield Police Department says the remains are in an advanced form of decomposition. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A city employee cutting brush made the discovery. Personnel from the Chief Medical Examiner's Office collected the remains. An identification has yet to be made.Police do not believe there is any threat to the general public. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detective Bureau at (413) 448-9705. Anonymous tips can be made via the Detective Bureau Tip Line at (413) 448-9706 or by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).

Hudson Falls road work postponed for now

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:08:53 GMT

HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Road work got started last week in Hudson Falls last week - and is now likely to take longer to be completed than first expected. On Tuesday, the village announced that all work for the week of Oct. 9-13 has been canceled. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Work started on Monday, Oct. 2, to mill and pave roads across the village, including School Street, Roger Street, Washington Street, and more. The work was originally expected to finish around Friday, Oct. 13, with all work taking place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. The village did not detail a reason for the cancelation, or the amount of remaining work, in a Facebook post on Tuesday. Adirondack Winery sets its goal for breast cancer The work has been planned to encompass eight streets around the village, with lane closures and slowdowns expected as things progress. Notices will go out when new dates have been scheduled. The office of the village cle...

Police arrest Troy men for larcenies in Green Island

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:08:53 GMT

GREEN ISLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two Troy men were arrested following an investigation into reported thefts in the Village of Green Island. Green Island Police say both larcenies happened on October 2. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The first incident was reported at The Island Wash Laundromat on Lower Hudson Avenue. Police received reports of damage to an ATM inside the business and that over $2,000 was stolen from the machine.Police were then notified that a trailer containing two ride-on lawnmowers and miscellaneous tools were stolen from Repair Track Services on Cannon Street. The combined value of stolen property was estimated to be over $20,000.Michael Monge, 39, and Robert Melendez, 42, were taken into custody following the execution of search warrants. Monge was charged with four counts of grand larceny in the third degree, criminal mischief in the second degree, grand larceny in the fourth degree, and petit larceny. Mel...

School bus foils armed robbery in south St. Louis

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:08:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A school bus scared away a group of would-be robbers Monday afternoon in south St. Louis, thwarting an attempted armed robbery. It all unfolded just before 4 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Victor Street and Nebraska Avenue in the Tower Grove East neighborhood. Dead tree is a big problem for elderly St. Louis homeowner Investigators say the victim, a 13-year-old boy, was walking near the intersection with a phone when four people in a blue-colored sedan approached him. One suspect came out of the car, held the victim and gunpoint and demanded his phone. Moments later, a school bus pulled up behind the suspects' car, and the group rushed away from the scene. Police did not report any injuries, stolen items or arrests from the situation. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is handling the investigation.