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Missouri state workers could receive bonuses for referring new employees 

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:25:35 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. -- Even after the largest pay raise in state history, vacancies are still troubling Missouri state agencies. At one point this year, there were 7,000 vacancies across state government, forcing many departments to be stretched thin and pay overtime. While some agencies are bouncing back, the state could soon be offering bonuses. "We have to be competitive; we have to look at those types of incentives," executive director for the Active and Retired Missouri State Employees organization Sue Cox said. For the second year in a row, lawmakers were tasked with increasing pay for state workers. Since 2021, the state has increased pay by nearly 16%. This year, besides approving the 8.7% cost of living adjustment for state workers, the General Assembly also approved an increase in the shift differential to $2 an hour for congregate care employees who work overnight. "They were long overdue, but I think we have to keep pace with the private sector," Cox said....

Avalanche players honor Josh Manson’s late mother during moms’ trip: “A really special thing”

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:25:35 GMT

When the Colorado Avalanche players boarded the team plane this past Thursday for a flight to Las Vegas, many of them were accompanied by their mothers as part of one of the NHL’s great traditions — an annual moms’ (or dads’) trip.The players were all wearing the same shirt under their suit jackets to commemorate the trip. The burgundy shirts carried a simple message, with the words “Moms Trip” and “For Lana” emblazoned inside a heart.Lana is Josh Manson’s mother. She passed away in August after a long battle with melanoma. The idea to honor her with the moms’ trip shirts came from Ryan Johansen.“He had the idea, came up to me and asked if it would be alright,” Manson said. “I said I thought it would be a great idea. Very, very thoughtful of him. I don’t think I can express how appreciative I am of his acknowledgment of the situation.”Lana Manson played volleyball in college and eventually became a h...

Women’s basketball: CU Buffs stun, dominate No. 1 LSU in opener

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:25:35 GMT

LAS VEGAS – Colorado’s women’s basketball team already had lofty expectations coming into the season.The hype is only going to increase now.In the season opener on Monday night at T-Mobile Arena, the 20th-ranked Buffaloes put together one of the most impressive wins in program history, dominating No. 1 and defending national champion LSU, 92-78.It’s just the second win over a No. 1-ranked team in CU history, the first being a 77-72 overtime win against Stanford on Jan. 27, 2021.It’s the first time that the top team in the AP poll lost its opener since the 1995-96 season when UConn fell to Louisiana Tech, according to ESPN. The Huskies were defending national champions that year and that game also marked the first time that the previous season’s NCAA title winners lost its first game.CU had never opened a season against a ranked opponent, but did so in style Monday, winning its 24th straight opener with the dominating effort.CU led by as many as 22 points and never trailed in t...

Elderly Jewish man dies after violent altercation at dueling rallies in Thousand Oaks

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:25:35 GMT

A 69-year-old Jewish man died Monday after suffering a severe head injury during an altercation with a pro-Palestinian demonstrator in Thousand Oaks, authorities said.Deputies with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls at around 3:20 p.m. about a “battery” at the intersection of Westlake and Thousand Oaks boulevards where demonstrations were taking place involving pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups.When deputies arrived they located the victim, identified as Paul Kessler, suffering from a head injury, the Sheriff's Office said. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on Monday.  Video posted to social media shows an elderly man lying on the ground after purportedly being struck with a megaphone at a pro-Palestinian rally in Thousand Oaks, California. Nov., 5, 2023. “Witness accounts indicated that Kessler was involved in a physical altercation with counter-protester(s),” the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release ...

Harden has 17 in debut, but Clippers fall to Knicks after starting their four stars together

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:25:35 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — At times, such as when James Harden raced up the floor and found a cutting Kawhi Leonard for a layup, it was easy to see why the Clippers' new four-star system can be so potent.Other times, such as when Russell Westbrook threw away a pass trying to get the ball to Harden to ignite a fast break as the Knicks were taking control, it appeared it might take a while before that happens.Harden scored 17 points Monday night in his first game of the season, but the Clippers fell too far behind with a rough start to the fourth quarter and the Knicks beat them 111-97.Harden joined the Clippers last week after finally getting the trade he sought from the Philadelphia 76ers since the summer and jumped right into the starting lineup in his debut, taking the floor with Leonard, Westbrook and Paul George.But the first four went to the bench for good after Harden's bad pass led to a Knicks fast-break layup that made it 104-88 with 4:25 to play.The Clippers were already aware that ad...

Five-bedroom home sells for $2.2 million in San Ramon

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:25:35 GMT

200 Blackthorn Court – Google Street ViewA 3,058-square-foot house built in 1995 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 200 block of Blackthorn Court in San Ramon was sold on Oct. 25, 2023. The $2,150,000 purchase price works out to $703 per square foot. This single-story home provides a generous living space with its five bedrooms and three bathrooms. In addition, the house features an attached two-car garage.Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include:In July 2023, a 3,058-square-foot home on Shireoaks Court in San Ramon sold for $2,250,000, a price per square foot of $736. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,746-square-foot home on the 300 block of Shady Valley Court in San Ramon sold in December 2022, for $1,910,000, a price per square foot of $696. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Shady Valley Court, San Ramon, in June 2022, a 2,746-square-foot home was sold for $2,331,500, a price per square foot of $849. The home has...

Mountain View teen reported missing

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:25:35 GMT

(KRON) -- The Mountain View Police Department is searching for a missing 15-year-old boy. Marcristian Villanueva Benavides was last seen Monday afternoon at his home on the 1000 block of Space Park Way. He was last seen riding a white, BMX-style bike towards Shoreline Park. Marcristian is 5'9" and is possibly wearing a black jacket and black pants.Anyone in the area of Shoreline Lake is asked to keep an eye out. Anyone who sees him is asked to call (650) 903-6344.

Jordan scores 26 with 13 rebounds, No. 25 Mississippi State women beat Alcorn State 77-42

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:25:35 GMT

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Jerkaila Jordan scored 26 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, Erynn Barnum and Jessika Carter also had double-doubles and No. 25 Mississippi State beat Alcorn State 77-42 Monday night in the season opener for both teams. Barnum finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds and Carter added 10 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks for Mississippi State. Carter has 31 career double-doubles. The Bulldogs, who never trailed, forced five turnovers in the first 5 minutes and opened a 20-3 lead when Lauren Park-Lane made a layup midway through the first quarter. Jordan scored 13 points in a 15-4 run that stretched the lead to 35-11 with 6 minutes remaining in the first half and Nyayongah Gony capped a 10-0 spurt with a layup to give Mississippi State a 40-point lead early in the fourth quarter. Zy’Nyia White, the only Alcorn State player to score in double figures, finished with 11 points. Mississippi State shot just 36% (27 of 74) from the field, including 4 of 24 (17%) from ...

WeWork files for bankruptcy protection in the U.S., announces restructuring agreement but few details

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:25:35 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — WeWork files for bankruptcy protection in the U.S., announces restructuring agreement but few details.Source

Hunter Dickinson scores 21 as No. 1 Kansas routs North Carolina Central 99-56

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:25:35 GMT

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had seven points, two rebounds and a block in the first 90 seconds of his Kansas career Monday night, then made a trio of 3-pointers that showed the 7-foot-2 transfer from Michigan is more than just a beast on the block.Not surprisingly, his newfound fans inside Allen Fieldhouse responded with waves of adulation.“I was telling somebody, ‘I’m used to the opposing fans being this loud and more boos than cheers,'” Dickinson said after leading the top-ranked Jayhawks to a 99-56 wipeout of North Carolina Central on college basketball’s opening night.“It was real fun to have people on my side for once,” added Dickinson, whose decision to leave the Wolverines left angry fans in his wake. “The atmosphere was insane. I’ve been hearing about it during my recruiting, and when I committed, and I was hearing so much about Allen Fieldhouse. And it lived up to it.”Dickinson lived up to the hype, too, finishing with 21 points, eight boards an...