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These are the 10 safest states in the US, data shows

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Which states in the U.S. are safest? U.S. News and World Report recently revealed the 10 states that are safest in regards to occurrences of both violent and property crimes per 100,000 residents using data from the FBI.As explained by the FBI, violent crimes include murder, robbery, aggravated assault and sexual assault. Property crime includes events like burglary and motor vehicle theft. U.S. News explains the data shows that while violent crime rose 4.6% between 2019 and 2020, property crime dropped 8.1%. RANKING: The safest cities in the U.S. 2023, according to SmartAsset Currently, the 10 safest states are:State/rankViolent crime rateProperty crime rate1. Maine109 per 100K residents1,156 per 100K residents2. New Hampshire146 per 100K residents1,099 per 100K residents3. New Jersey195 per 100K residents1,158 per 100K residents4. Vermont173 per 100K residents1,217 per 100K residents5. Idaho243 per 100K residents1,112 per 100K residents6. Rhode Island231 per 100K res...

I-35 reopens near Round Rock after 4-vehicle crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Interstate 35 has reopened following a temporary closure after a four-vehicle wreck near Round Rock Sunday morning.Round Rock Police said the shutdown was for the southbound lanes near University Boulevard, and traffic was being diverted at the University Boulevard exit. The Texas Department of Transportation said all southbound lanes were closed due to a crash.As of 10:25 a.m., the roadway had reopened.

Denver weather: Sun, wind and a chance of thunderstorms Sunday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

A sunshine-filled Sunday morning in Denver will give way to clouds and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service at Boulder.The city will see a high temperature of 72 degrees Sunday, with sunny skies before 2 p.m. After mid-afternoon, residents can expect clouds and some gusty wind, with an about 20% chance of thunderstorms, according to the weather agency.The thunderstorms, should they develop, will be scattered, forecasters predicted. The most severe storms are expected on the plains to the east of the Interstate 25 corridor, and could produce small hail.The thunderstorm risk drops after 7 p.m. Sunday, according to the weather service.Monday’s weather will be similar, with an expected high of 76 degrees and a chance of thunderstorms after 7 p.m.

UFC fighter Tony Ferguson arrested for DUI in Hollywood after multi-car crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

UFC fighter Tony Ferguson was arrested on a DUI charge in Hollywood early Sunday morning after his truck slammed into several parked cars.According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Ferguson was driving a pickup truck when he crashed into four parked vehicles in the 1400 block of Wilcox Avenue around 1:50 a.m. UFC fighter Tony Ferguson was arrested in Hollywood early Sunday morning after refusing to take a DUI sobriety test in Hollywood, California on May 7, 2023. (LA-OC.tv)UFC fighter Tony Ferguson was arrested in Hollywood early Sunday morning after refusing to take a DUI sobriety test in Hollywood, California on May 7, 2023. (LA-OC.tv)UFC fighter Tony Ferguson was arrested in Hollywood early Sunday morning after refusing to take a DUI sobriety test in Hollywood, California on May 7, 2023. (LA-OC.tv)One man was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition.According to TMZ, Ferguson was uncooperative with police. He was arrested at the scene for misdemeanor DUI aft...

Man arrested for robbing two women in Simi Valley 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Police arrested a man after they say he robbed two separate women in Simi Valley early Sunday morning. According to the Simi Valley Police Department, a call regarding an armed robbery came around 1:20 a.m. in front of the Regal Simi Valley Civic Center movie theaters. “A male suspect wearing a mask [had] pointed a gun at a female...demanding her to give him everything she had,” SVPD said in a statement. “The suspect left the location in his vehicle with the victim’s cell phone.”  WeHo robbers armed with AK-47 arrested in Beverly Hills The victim was able to give officers a vehicle description, and they were able to locate and stop the vehicle as it was getting on to the eastbound side of the 118 Freeway at Tapo Canyon Road. As police were investigating, another victim reported being robbed at gunpoint at a local 7-Eleven convenience store.  Her suspect description matched the description of the suspect they had just detained, police said. The suspect, 31-year-...

Here's how to check which California companies are planning mass layoffs, major closures

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Between tons of tech layoffs and major retailers closing up shop, it's understandable if you're feeling a little uneasy in terms of job security. In many cases, a California labor law actually allows you to see which employers are planning mass layoffs or branch closures. It's thanks in part to a federal law called the WARN Act, which stands for Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. Essentially, the law requires large employers to give 60 days of advanced notice when they are large numbers of cutting jobs. California has its own WARN Act that goes even further and requires even medium-sized businesses or nonprofits to comply. The state law applies to any organization that has employed at least 75 people, part-time or full-time, in the past 12 months. Layoffs but low unemployment: What is going on in this strange economy? Those employers are required to issue a notice when they are (1) laying off 50 or more employees in a 30-day period, (2) closing do...

‘Ghost guns’, assault weapons among those purchased at San Mateo County gun buyback

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Nine assault weapons and four “ghost guns” were collected at an anonymous San Mateo County gun buyback program on Saturday.Those 13 weapons were among 264 firearms purchased over the course of the four-hour event — about 65 guns an hour. This was the seventh such buyback hosted by the county.The program, operated by five law enforcement agencies, offers the opportunity for people to sell their firearms for cash, no questions asked. The gun buyback program has now yielded over 2,600 guns.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Pamela Price wants to reshape Alameda County’s justice system. So far, it’s been messy. Crime and Public Safety | Fentanyl crisis: Should California throw the book at opioid dealers? Crime and Public Safety | California county paid $1.1 million ransom to hacker of Sheriff’s Department computers Crime and Public Safety | Oakland’s fire chief retires after nearly two-year tenure ...

Vida Blue, former Oakland A’s, SF Giants star, dies at 73

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Armed with a flashy name, an electric personality and an iconic delivery he used to unleash a blazing fastball, Vida Blue was as distinctive as a baseball player could be.Blue, who died at age 73 late Saturday evening, was a beloved member of both the A’s and Giants during a 17-year career that included winning three consecutive World Series titles during Oakland’s dynasty in the early 1970s.Blue’s death was confirmed by the A’s on Sunday morning. No cause of death was announced, although friends said he had been battling an undisclosed type of cancer.“There are few players with a more decorated career than Vida Blue,” the A’s said in a statement. “He was a three-time champion, an MVP, a six-time All-Star, a Cy Young Award winner, and an Oakland A’s Hall of Famer. Vida will always be a franchise legend and a friend. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this arduous time.”Former A’s star Dave Stewart, who helped pitch the A’s to their las...

Man arrested for smoking meth, carrying knife and firearm into Vallejo police lobby 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

VALLEJO, Calif. (KRON) – A man was arrested after walking into the Vallejo Police Department and smoking meth along with carrying a replica firearm and knife on Wednesday, the police department said.A man walked into VPD’s lobby armed with a firearm and fixed-blade knife in the front of his waistband. He demanded to speak to an officer. While the man waited for police services, he smoked methamphetamine from a pipe, police said. Woman arrested for domestic violence killing in Dublin Officers were immediately notified and made contact with the male by commanding him to lie on the ground. After the man refused the orders, a VPD officer tackled and arrested him. The firearm was later discovered to be a replica firearm, police said. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; lef...

Nick Gilbert, son of Cavaliers owner, dies at 26

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Nicolas “Nick” Gilbert, the son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert who became the team’s good luck charm at NBA draft lotteries, has died. He was 26. A funeral announcement posted by the Ira Kaufman Chapel said Gilbert died Saturday “peacefully at home surrounded by family.” Gilbert was diagnosed as a child with neurofibromatosis (NF1), a genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumors to grow on the brain, spinal cord and skin. There is no cure.Wearing a signature bow tie and dark-rimmed glasses, Gilbert became a sensation when he represented the team at the 2011 draft lottery.One season after LeBron James left as a free agent, Cleveland wound up with the No. 1 overall pick and used it to select Kyrie Irving, who became an All-Star and later paired with James to win the championship in 2016.Then a 14-year-old, Nick Gilbert quipped “What’s not to like?” after his father had praised his efforts and called him his hero.Gilbert represented the Cavs at se...