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Chopped salad kits recalled from Whole Foods due to undeclared allergen

Published Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:03:41 GMT

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Braga Fresh is recalling some of its chopped salad kits due to undeclared allergens, according to a news release by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The news release says Braga Fresh is voluntarily recalling a single production run of 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Asian-inspired Chopped Salad Kit 12 oz.:Product UPC Code: 9948246932 Lot Code: BFFS179A2  Best If Used By Date: 7/16/23  Pack Size: 12 oz.              Dates Purchased: 6/28/23 – 7/10/23 The FDA says the product is being recalled because the ingredients listed on the package don't mention milk or eggs.People who have an allergy or sensitivity to milk or eggs run the risk of serious allergic reactions if they unknowingly eat them. The salad kits were sold in bags from refrigerated display cases in the produce department of Whole Foods Market stores across the United States. ‘Unfathomably special’: Tay...

DeSantis on whether Trump should debate: 'He needs to step up and do it'

Published Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:03:41 GMT

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is putting pressure on former President Trump to participate in the first GOP presidential debate next month, saying in an interview Wednesday that "he needs to step up and do it.""Nobody is entitled to this nomination. You have got to earn the nomination and doing things like The Family Leader event in Iowa, doing things like these debates — they're important parts of the process," DeSantis said on "The Howie Carr Show" Wednesday."Every candidate needs to be put to the test, and I think he needs to step up and do it," he added later.DeSantis is among a number of GOP candidates who will join a forum in Iowa this week hosted by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. The Trump campaign cited a scheduling conflict. DeSantis also took a jab at Trump during his interview Wednesday over what he called the former president's failure to deliver on his promises during his first term in office, such as "draining the swamp" and "building the wall.""So he should deba...

How will Texas' property tax relief plan affect school budgets?

Published Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:03:41 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Senate unanimously approved key components of the $18 billion dollar property tax relief package on Wednesday, making the anticipated deal one step closer to hitting the governor's desk, as it is expected to pass in the House Thursday.Senators stood and cheered after unanimously passing Senate Bill 2, the property tax relief piece, and Senate Bill 3, a franchise tax cut piece. CATCH-UP: $18 billion deal reached: Texans to get biggest property tax cut in state’s history The upper chamber's property tax aficionado — Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston — lauded the bill as a win for taxpayers. "That's what we do in Texas, is come up with Texas-sized solutions to Texas challenges," he said on the Senate floor. "And there's nothing better to be able to say, for every taxpayer in the state, their property tax rate is coming down substantially for every home state and the state."Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, D-Austin, also had high praise for the historic package, but ra...

Illegal dumping causes problems in Williamson County

Published Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:03:41 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Illegal dumping on private and public property continues to be an issue for landowners and law enforcement agencies in Williamson County. Why illegal dumping in Williamson County could cost you Cedar Park resident Lynda Jones said her 10 acres of property have been a dumping ground for unwanted trampoline parts, bedroom furniture, and appliances over the years."It's in the $1000's that we spent cleaning it up. I don't have an exact dollar amount. Over the years, we've had things like swing sets, full bedroom sets, dressers, mirrors, couches," Jones said.Jones and her husband operate a contracting business as well. She said random people will also drop off unwanted items inside and around the dumpsters the business has on-site."It's frustrating. Just as a person who knows littering is bad," Jones said.Law enforcement watch for illegal dumpersJones lives in Constable Jeff Anderson's turf of Precinct 2. This area stretches across most of western Will...

New Twitter changes affecting Missouri AMBER Alerts 

Published Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:03:41 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Recent changes to Twitter are wreaking havoc on the Missouri State Highway Patrol when issue an AMBER Alert.The Highway Patrol is now looking for answers after sending out an AMBER Alert last week and people were not able to open the link because of new restrictions on Twitter. Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Public Information Director Captain John Hotz said these changes to the social media site came without any advance notice."That was all news to us," Hotz said. "There wasn't anything sent to us in advance, so we didn't really know about it until we started seeing some comments." 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash Earlier this month, MSHP sent out more than a handful of AMBER Alerts within a week."Last year, we had 10 over the whole year, and we had six basically in a week's time this year," Hotz said. "Very unusual."The recent changes to Twitter disrupted the AMBER Alert process for state police. One of the alerts came from an AMBER Al...

Rockies to face Astros in Mexico City in 2024 MLB World Tour

Published Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:03:41 GMT

The Rockies are headed south of the border to play a pair against the Astros next season.Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association on Wednesday announced that Colorado and Houston will face off on April 27-28 for a two-game series in Mexico City as part of the 2024 MLB World Tour.Related ArticlesColorado Rockies | Elias Diaz becomes 1st All-Star Game MVP in Rockies history after two-run homer lifts National League to win Colorado Rockies | WATCH: Rockies’ Elias Diaz hits two-run home run at MLB All-Star Game Colorado Rockies | Rockies add seven more college pitchers on final day of MLB Draft, plus seven locals are selected Colorado Rockies | Rockies’ All-Star catcher Elias Diaz: “The Crazy Man” with a big smile Colorado Rockies | Saunders vs. Newman: Will Rockies lose 100 games this season? Does it matter? “The Rockies organization is incredibly excited to return...

Officer and deputy involved in fatal Summit County police shooting identified

Published Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:03:41 GMT

A police officer and sheriff’s deputy involved in the fatal shooting of a teenager in a Summit County neighborhood were identified Wednesday.Dillon Police Officer Allen Jambor and Summit County Sheriff’s Deputy Vincent Moquin fired their weapons Sunday morning in the Summit Cove area, according to Summit County District Attorney’s Office.Jambor, a patrol officer, has been with the Dillon Police Department for three years and has been in law enforcement since 2013, the DA’s office said in a news release. Moquin, a patrol deputy, has been with the sheriff’s office for two years.The incident began at about 7:20 a.m. when authorities received a report of a man “wandering in the neighborhood, waving a firearm and banging on residents’ doors,” said Lt. Wanda Wilkerson, of the sheriff’s office, in a previous statement.Jambor and Moquin encountered the teen at the intersection of Idlewild and Summit drives, where he pointed a gun at them, Wilkerson said.The 18-year-o...

Man assaulted, fatally shot in Long Beach

Published Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:03:41 GMT

Police are looking for several assailants in connection the assault and fatal stabbing of a man in Long Beach Tuesday night.The incident was reported around 11 p.m. in the 900 block of Maine Avenue, according to the Long Beach Police Department.Responding officers found the unidentified victim on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body.He was pronounced dead at the scene.A preliminary investigation revealed that several males approached the victim and began assaulting him, police said.During the assault one of the suspects fired multiple shots toward the victim, which resulted in his death.The motive behind the shooting is unknown, and no further details have been released.Anyone with additional information is asked to call homicide Detectives Michael Hutchinson or Lisette Temblador at 562 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477).

The Manson 'family': A look at key players and victims in the cult leader's killings

Published Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:03:41 GMT

In 1969, Charles Manson dispatched a group of disaffected young followers on a two-night killing rampage that terrorized Los Angeles. The killings remain etched in the American consciousness.On Tuesday, Leslie Van Houten was released after spending more than 50 years in prison for two of those murders. She's the only one of Manson's followers who participated in the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders to go free.Members of the Manson “family” arrived at the Hollywood Hills home of Sharon Tate on Aug. 8, 1969, where they stabbed, beat and shot to death the young actress and her friends — celebrity hairstylist Jay Sebring, coffee heiress Abigail Folger and aspiring screenwriter Wojciech Frykowski. As they made their way to the house, they encountered a teenager, Steven Parent, who had been visiting an acquaintance at the estate’s guesthouse, and shot him to death.The next night, Manson led a handful of followers, including Van Houten, to the home of wealthy grocer Leno LaBianca and his wif...

2 Injured in Hit-and-Run on 14th Avenue [San Francisco, CA]

Published Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:03:41 GMT

Suspect Hospitalized after Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot after Hit-and-Run near Clement StreetSAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 12, 2023) – Friday afternoon, a hit-and-run collision on 14th Avenue left a driver and a suspect hospitalized.Authorities responded to the collision around 12:00 p.m., in the area of 14th Avenue and Clement Street. Police reported that a BMW collided with a vehicle and sideswiped another car before fleeing the scene.According to witnesses, the suspects inside the vehicle were wearing ski masks.Eventually, police managed to locate the suspect’s vehicle in the area of 15th Avenue and Geary Street. Officers spotted three people exiting the vehicle and fleeing on foot.About 15 minutes later, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered one of the suspects with a self-inflicted gunshot wound which appeared to be an accident.Paramedics transported the victim from the initial collision to a hospital with non-life-threateni...