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October mortgage rates forecast: Highest in 2 decades

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:25 GMT

(NerdWallet) - Die-hard home buyers, driven by life circumstances, will press forward in October. Everyone else will be inclined to wait for mortgage rates to fall, making homes more affordable. They'll have to bide their time for months, not for weeks. In September, mortgage rates reached their highest levels since 2000, and they could inch upward in October.Intrepid home shoppers might discover that more sellers are reducing their asking prices, but most would-be buyers will struggle to find suitable places to make offers on.Rates rose after the Fed meetingThe Federal Reserve's monetary policy committee met Sept. 19 and 20. Its updated summary of economic projections included Fed members' forecasts about the direction of short-term interest rates for the next three-plus years. Mortgage rates didn't move much in the three weeks before the Fed meeting as the market waited for the summary of economic projections to drop.The projections surprised the mortgage market. The Fed members s...

Man identified in APD in-custody death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin Police Department identified the man involved in the in-custody death on Tuesday.Reice Brown, 27, was stunned by an officer early Tuesday morning after police said he repeatedly hit himself with a metal object in front of them. Brown later was pronounced dead at a local hospital.  PREVIOUS: Blood-covered man hitting himself walked Highway 183, stunned by APD, dies The incident was caught on two officer's body cameras. As per department policy, the footage will be released within ten business days of the incident. APD said it is conducting two concurrent investigations. APD Special Investigations Unit, in conjunction with the Travis County District Attorney's Office, is conducting a criminal investigation, and the APD Internal Affairs Unit is conducting an administrative investigation, per APD. APD said the officer who deployed his weapon has roughly three years of experience with the department. Police said they received several 911 calls about...

Free pet adoptions in October at Austin Animal Center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Looking for a new furry friend? Pet adoption fees will be waived at Austin Animal Center throughout October. The waived fees are in partnership with nonprofit Adopt a Pet for Adopt a Shelter Dog month, according to the nonprofit. The shelter and nonprofit will hold a kick-off event Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 7201 Levander Loop, Austin. Volunteers and staff can help people match with a pet. There will also be giveaways, according to the nonprofit. As of Saturday, the shelter has 345 medium to large dogs available, 73 small dogs and 158 cats. Intake is for emergencies only for dogs, and is limited to cats, according to Austin Animal Center. View all pets available for adoption at Austin Animal Center online. Walk-in adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays to Tuesdays and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Interested adopters can also schedule an appointment on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for extra help matching with a pet.

Soucheray: Just knock down the old mansion and build the governor a rental unit. No yard. No garage.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:25 GMT

We are to believe that our government’s spending decisions are to be trusted. Well, they are if we might be excused a wink and a nod and a poke to the ribs. For example, we were told that the renovation of the Governor’s Mansion on Summit Avenue would cost $6.3 million.That figure has jumped just a tad in the last four months, to $12.8 million.So, more than double the original estimate.Double.The state’s Department of Administration, in charge of such things as renovating state mansions, say they have plenty of money to cover higher-than-expected bids for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and electrical and plumbing systems. Oh, and the old boiler and its piping system have to be replaced, too.We just keep falling off the turnip truck. We pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and pay another bungled bill, whether it’s a food fraud, or a failed cannabis hire, or the bills that will come due after the budget grows by the $18 billion that should have been returned to us turnip far...

Woman’s body found and man arrested in Fish Lake Township Friday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:25 GMT

After gunfire was heard within a house in Fish Lake Township Friday afternoon, deputies found a woman dead inside and arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the death, according the Chisago County sheriff’s office.About noon on Friday deputies were called to a home on Elmcrest Avenue after a family member called authorities to report a “possible disturbance,” a press release Friday night said.As deputies approached the house they heard gunfire. The sheriff’s office’s SWAT team responded and found a woman inside the house who was dead. Mike Larry Carda, 39, was arrested on suspicion of the death.The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy on the victim to determine cause and manner of death.No further information was available Saturday morning.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Drunk driver gets 90 days in jail for White Bear Lake crash that killed ex-brother-in-law Crime & Public Safety | Police...

Motorcyclist killed in St. Paul crash Friday night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:25 GMT

A motorcyclist is dead after a crash with a van in St. Paul Friday night, according to police.St. Paul police said the 10:30 p.m. crash involved a motorcycle and a van near the intersection of Rice Street and Cook Avenue West. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene, the St. Paul Police Department said.The driver of the van remained on scene and is cooperating with authorities.The initial investigation shows that it appears the motorcyclist was speeding and rear-ended the van, according to police.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Customs seizes giraffe poop at MSP Airport from Iowa woman who wanted to make a necklace Crime & Public Safety | Gun deaths rising sharply among children, study finds Crime & Public Safety | Hennepin County Medical Examiner identifies woman’s body Crime & Public Safety | Bodies of 2 men recovered from St. Croix River after unoccupied fishing boat spo...

Season's chill arrives: coldest morning yet as second cold front sweeps through

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- It's a chilly start out there, behind the second cold front. It was the coolest morning of the season so far. In fact, we haven't dipped below 50 degrees since May 4th. The skies have cleared, so we'll have plenty of sunshine today. But despite that sunshine, temperatures will be cool, in the low 60s, and a bit breezy. Overnight temperatures will fall to the upper 30s and low/mid 40s again. We could see some patchy frost in colder, rural locations. Sunday will be a bit warmer, with highs in the low 70s. Another push of cooler air moves in late Sunday, which cools us off again for Monday with highs in the mid-60s. Rain chances increase on Wednesday.

Highest-rated wineries in Missouri, according to Yelp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:25 GMT

Napa Valley isn't the only travel destination in the United States for a good glass of wine. While California's wine country is known for being a top winery destination (and also home to the award-winning bottle of chardonnay that won top honors at the Judgment of Paris competition in 1976), wine connoisseurs no longer have to travel all the way to California for a good winery experience. In fact, at this point, noteworthy wineries are available to visit in every state, if you know where to look.As of February 2023, there are 11,691 wineries in the United States, an increase of more than 10% since 2020. A 2022 report from WineAmerica stated the wine industry generates $276 billion in total economic activity and employs over a million people.With such a booming industry and a plethora of wineries to choose from, how does a vino-lover know if a winery is worth it? First, the location is a big reason why people choose to visit a winery; if they are tucked away next to a sprawling field...

LIST: Free family events around St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Here is a compiled list of 10 free activities for parents, families, and caregivers to enjoy around St. Louis. The attractions listed have general admission that is free, but parking at the location might not be. The St. Louis Zoo is a popular destination for St. Louis residents and visitors. They have a large variety of animals, and one of the newest attractions is the monkey habitat, where residents can walk among the animals. They have events in the zoo that do cost, one of which is the giraffe feedings, which is a $5 ticket. St. Louis Arts Museum admission is free every day. On Friday, admission to the main exhibits is free. The museum has a rotating exhibit schedule; to see what exhibits are displayed before a trip, check out the website. St. Louis Science Center general admission is free, but there are ticketed events at the science center. But if you plan your trip on First Fridays, they waive ticket costs and have specialized events. This Frid...

Man killed by police outside shopping center in San Fernando Valley 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:25 GMT

A suspect was killed following a shooting involving police officers in Canoga Park early Saturday morning, authorities said. According to officials with the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to a radio call of an armed suspect in a pickup truck in the parking lot of a shopping mall at the corner of Sherman Way and Variel Avenue just before 1 a.m.Upon arriving on scene, officers located the suspect, and when he failed to comply with verbal commands, an officer-involved shooting occurred. The suspect, only described as a Hispanic man in his 30s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A second suspect who was with the man was questioned and then released, police said. The area remained closed for investigation through 6 a.m. Saturday morning.