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As 988 crisis line marks one year, many Americans still don't know about it

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

(The Hill) - Over 4 million people have called the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline since it first launched last July. But a new poll from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that 82 percent of Americans remain unaware of the 911 alternative for mental health crises.The Hill hosted a discussion with lawmakers, mental health experts, and advocates Thursday about increasing awareness and capacity of the hotline. Thus far, the Biden-Harris administration has invested $1 billion in the effort, much of which has gone into hiring crisis counselors and developing systems of support at a local and state level, HHS officials told CNN. Now, NAMI’s Chief Advocacy Officer Hannah Wesolowski told The Hill’s Bob Cusack she is looking for funding dedicated to raising awareness.“One point that often gets lost is that there has not been appropriations for an awareness campaign, so we can't be surprised that awareness is low when we haven't really invested in that wide-scal...

Eastbound SH 45 reopens after deadly crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

CREEDMOOR, Texas (KXAN) – The Department of Public Safety said Friday morning it is investigating a deadly crash on State Highway 45. According to Austin Travis County-EMS, two vehicles crashed on the eastbound lanes of State Highway 45 near Turnersville Road just before 2 a.m. DPS told KXAN that one driver died in a 4-door passenger vehicle that caught fire. ATCEMS said STARFlight transported the other driver to the hospital with critical injuries. DPS said the second vehicle was a Toyota Tundra. A DPS spokesperson said it was not not known which direction the vehicles were headed but it appeared to be a head-on collision. SH 45 reopened at about 6:30 a.m. after the eastbound lanes were closed for several hours.

Austin nonprofit employs refugees, helps them become part of Central Texas community

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – In the last 10 years, the U.S. has welcomed over 450,000 refugees, and roughly 10% have settled in Texas – making Texas the state that has received the most refugees, according to the immigration research initiatives.Refugees often flee their home countries out of fear of being persecuted. But while refugees enter the U.S. with hopes of a better life, they can face several challenges when adapting to a new culture. Among those difficulties are finding work and learning the language. One organization helping refugees living in Texas is the Multicultural Refugee Coalition, or MRC, which employs refugees in two different enterprises: sewing and organic farming. “[The goal is] helping them integrate into their communities by giving them fair-waged jobs in two different industries that are well known to them,” said Christina Jones, who works for the nonprofit. And it's not just work: MRC says these enterprises provide a community for the folks involved. "Ri...

5 things to know this Friday, July 14

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Friday! According to Meteorologist Matt Mackie, we'll see chances of showers throughout the day after dealing with some severe storms early this morning. Showers are expected to be more widespread into the evening, however not as severe as what we've been dealing with. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! More severe weather hit the Capital Region on Thursday with strong winds and heavy rain. There were also multiple tornado warnings. These severe storms left thousands without power. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Friday morning. 1. Severe storms hit Capital Region communitiesMore severe weather hit the Capital Region on Thursday with strong winds and heavy rain. There were also multiple tornado warnings.2. Thousands without power after severe stormsThousands around the Capital Region were without power Thursday night after severe storms swept through the area...

Ulster County corrections officer arrested

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

ULSTER COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A probationary corrections officer was arrested following an investigation at the Ulster County Jail. Felicia Waithe, 28, faces multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, detectives opened an investigation after receiving information alleging a probation corrections officer was bringing contraband into the Ulster County Jail. Law enforcement says the officer had personal relationships with arrested individuals inside the jail and with other incarcerated individuals from other correctional facilities in the Hudson Valley area. Through an investigation, deputies say they found Waithe was inappropriately communicating with incarcerated individuals while working as a housing unit officer in the Ulster County Jail and when she was off the clock. It's alleged she smuggled items into the jail such as tobacco, vape pens, lighters, and a cellular...

Belleville unveils new destination: Paderborn Square

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - This weekend, Belleville will dedicate a new destination as Paderborn Square is unveiled. The square is located at 227 East Main Street, right outside Shoehorn Brewing.The sign and plaque for Paderborn Square were donated by Belleville Sister Cities Inc. The commemorative space celebrates Belleville's sister city, Paderborn.

Art Hill film series in Forest Park starts tonight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The hit movie Top Gun Maverick opens this year's Art Hill film series in Forest Park tonight. Movies will be shown free over the next three Friday nights.The party starts at 6 p.m. with music and food truck. The movie starts at 9 p.m.

Broncos position preview: Lloyd Cushenberry will have competition for role as Denver’s starting center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

Editor’s note: Fifth in a series previewing the Broncos’ position groups entering training camp. Today, the offensive line.On the roster (16): Lloyd Cushenberry, Alex Forsyth, Kyle Fuller, Luke Wattenberg, Will Sherman, Quinn Bailey, Garett Bolles, Christian DiLauro, Cam Fleming, Henry Byrd, Ben Powers, Quinn Meinerz, Demontrey Jacobs, Mike McGlinchey, Alex Palczewski, Isaiah Prince.How many on the 53?: EightMost impactful offseason move: Signing Ben Powers and Mike McGlinchey.After the Broncos allowed the league’s most sacks in 2022, they revamped the trenches during free agency. Denver signed left guard Powers (four years, $52.5 million) and right tackle McGlinchey (five years, $87.5 million). Pairing those veterans up with Bolles (LT), Cushenberry (C) and Meinerz (RG) should give Denver much-needed stability up front.Biggest question to answer in camp: Who will fill in the depth roles behind the Broncos starters on the offensive line?Denver’s starting offensive line l...

Death Valley visitors drawn to the hottest spot on Earth during ongoing U.S. heat wave

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

As uninviting as it sounds, Death Valley National Park beckons.Even as the already extreme temperatures are forecast to climb even higher, potentially topping records amid a major U.S. heat wave, tourists are arriving at this infamous desert landscape on the California-Nevada border.Daniel Jusehus snapped a photo earlier this week of a famed thermometer outside the aptly named Furnace Creek Visitor Center after challenging himself to a run in the sweltering heat.Park visitors watch the sunset on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Death Valley National Park, Calif. July is the hottest month at the park with an average high of 116 degrees (46.5 Celsius). (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)“I was really noticing, you know, I didn’t feel so hot, but my body was working really hard to cool myself,” said Jusehus, an active runner who was visiting from Germany. His photo showed the thermometer reading at 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.8 degrees Celsius).Most visitors at this time of year make it only a short distance...

Woman Dies in Two-Car Collision on Sand Canyon Avenue [Irvine, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

47-Year-Old Woman Dead after Broadside Accident near Irvine BoulevardIRVINE, CA (July 14, 2023) – Saturday evening, one woman was pronounced dead after a two-car collision on Sand Canyon Avenue.Officers responded to the scene on April 18th, at around 5:44 p.m., near Irvine Boulevard, involving a white BMW and a gold Lexus.According to reports, the BMW was traveling along Sand Canyon Avenue when it was broadsided by the Lexus.First responders to the crash found the Lexus with one occupant and the BMW with five occupants.Paramedics then transported a 47-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the BMW, to a local hospital. There, officials pronounced her dead due to having sustained fatal injuries.Meanwhile, paramedics also transported two other passengers to a hospital for moderate injuries.Following the crash, the driver of the Lexus stayed at the scene of the accident and cooperated with authorities.At this time, police do not expect alcohol or drugs to be factors in the two-car coll...