UPS set to hire more than 3K seasonal workers for holiday season
Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:19:29 GMT
CHICAGO — UPS is looking to hire 3,500 seasonal employees across the Chicago area for the upcoming holiday season.Full and part-time seasonal positions include delivery drivers, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) drivers and package handlers. Seasonal hourly pay rates for package handlers and driver helpers begin at $21 per hour. Driving jobs start at $23 per hour.Permanent positions are also available. UPS revealed that nearly 50,000 seasonal employees have earned enduring jobs over the past two years. Search for jobs on our job board Nationally, UPS expects to hire more than 100,000 seasonal employees. Nearly 80% of open positions do not require an interview, as the postal service says its digital-first process — from online application to job offer — will take up to 20 minutes. “The best talent delivers the best service. That’s why we’re proud to offer industry-leading pay for UPS part-timers, full-timers and seasonal employees alike,” said Nando Cesarone, Executive Vice Preside...Police investigating southeast Austin death as a homicide
Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:19:29 GMT
Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for Sept. 26, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Police are investigating after a person died in southeast Austin late Tuesday morning. The Austin Police Department said on social media it is investigating a homicide in the 2300 block of Greenfield Parkway. That area is just east of I-35 off of East Oltorf Street. Austin Travis County EMS said medics were called to the scene at 10:59 a.m. and obtained a deceased on scene pronouncement for an adult. No one else was treated at the scene. APD will hold a media briefing at 2:15 p.m. This story will be updated with details from the briefing. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.It's still too hot
Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:19:29 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today's normal high temperatures are in the upper 80s. But today through Monday will find our daytime maximums peaking in mostly the middle 90s. Afternoon forecasts today and Wednesday will include only a 10% chance of a few spot showers with just a few hundredths of an inch measured. It will be followed by five days of dry weather.The wind coming from the northeast lowered the dew points a touch but it still feels a bit humid this afternoon. That's how simple this short-range forecast is.Taking a look at next week's outlook we see some promise from the Climate Prediction Center. Their precipitation outlook indicates that Central Texas could see a little more rain that normal. It's worth noting that the normal rainfall for all of October is 3.91". The tenth month is the second wettest month during any year.You would think this might translate in temperatures below normal, but, no. Warmer than normal temperatures during October 3rd to 9th means many highs peaking abo...AFD: Two south Austin homes damaged in fire
Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:19:29 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Firefighters responded to a house fire in south Austin Tuesday morning, the Austin Fire Department said on social media.According to a photo shared by AFD, the front of a home in the 500 block of Fort Drum Drive, which is near Stassney Lane and South Congress Avenue, was covered in flames.Firefighters responded to a house fire in south Austin Sept. 26, 2023. Photo: Austin Fire DepartmentAustin firefighters respond to house on fire in 500 block of Fort Drum Drive Tuesday, Sept. 26 (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)Austin firefighters respond to house on fire in 500 block of Fort Drum Drive Tuesday, Sept. 26 (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)Austin firefighters respond to house on fire in 500 block of Fort Drum Drive Tuesday, Sept. 26 (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)Austin firefighters respond to house on fire in 500 block of Fort Drum Drive Tuesday, Sept. 26 (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)Austin firefighters respond to house on fire in 500 block of Fort Drum Drive Tuesday, Sept. 26 (KXAN Ph...Horror-themed wax museum opens in Viaport Rotterdam
Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:19:29 GMT
ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new wax museum has opened in Viaport Rotterdam just in time for spooky season. The Via House of Horrors is located down the hall from Via Aquarium and across the hall from the Shoe Dept. and Do You Believe. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The horror-themed museum features wax figures in several rooms with settings and decorations to match the character. Characters include Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, Leatherface, Dracula, Frankenstein, The Exorcist, and more.A wax figure of Freddy from "A Nightmare on Elm Street" in the new wax museum (photo: Viaport Rotterdam) "It’s the perfect place to get into the mood for spooky season and makes for some great photo opportunities," said Hunter Werner with Via Aquarium. Fresh fruits, vegetables coming to Albany’s Clinton Avenue Although there are no jump scares or haunted house features, parental discretion is advised when binging children. V...Saratoga County offers Oktoberfest meals for seniors
Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:19:29 GMT
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Through October, seniors in Saratoga County can enjoy authentic Oktoberfest-themed lunches prepared by Mazzone Hospitality. Meals include brats and sauerkraut, pretzels with beer cheese, and German potato salad. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Seniors throughout Saratoga County enjoy our Gather and Dine program each weekday and look forward to our special events throughout the year," said Sandra Cross, Director of Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services. "We especially enjoy holding festive luncheon events like Oktoberfest, which are always highly anticipated and well attended by our seniors. Not only do they receive a delicious, hot meal, but they also get to socialize in a fun atmosphere, which is so important for our aging community.”Reservations are required. To make a reservation, contact one of the preferred locations at least one day in advance by noon. The meals will ...St. Louis man faces murder charges in June beating
Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:19:29 GMT
ST. LOUIS -- A man was found beaten on the sidewalk in the 3400 block of Montana in south St. Louis in June. Now, Robert Bunger, 43, faces second-degree murder charges in the death of Jordan Harris. Bunger is in jail, with no bond allowed in this case. Cloned voice, fake bondsman target St. Louis woman Police were called to the 3400 block of Montana on June 28 for a report of an assault in progress. They found Harris unresponsive on the sidewalk. He was taken to the hospital and declared deceased the next day.During the investigation, the Medical Examiner’s Office contacted the Homicide Division. They advised that the death should be considered a homicide.Biden urges striking auto workers to "stick with it" in picket line visit unparalleled in history
Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:19:29 GMT
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden joined United Auto Workers strikers on a picket line Tuesday as their work stoppage against major carmakers hit day 12, a demonstration of support for organized labor apparently unparalleled in presidential history.“Stick with it,” he told them, exchanging fist bumps with grinning picketers as he walked along the line. “You deserve the significant raise you need," Biden said through a bullhorn while wearing a union baseball cap after arriving at a General Motors parts distribution warehouse west of Detroit.He encouraged them to continue fighting for better wages despite concerns that a prolonged strike could slow the economy. He said “yes” when asked if UAW members deserved a 40% raise, one of the demands that the union has made.“No deal, no wheels!” workers chanted as Biden arrived. “No pay, no parts!”He was joined by UAW President Shawn Fain, who rode with him in the presidential limousine to the picket line. “Thank you, Mr. Pre...Broncos rookie WR Marvin Mims Jr. a bright spot in bad start to 2023: “He’s been doing a lot of things really well”
Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:19:29 GMT
Late in the first half Sunday against the Dolphins, the Broncos needed points. Badly.What looked like a promising sequence turned to disaster when Denver failed to capitalize on taking over at the Miami 33-yard line after a fourth-down stop. The Dolphins scored to make it 28-10, then scored again 22 seconds later after the first of two Courtland Sutton fumbles.Turns out, Miami wasn’t done scoring. Not by a long shot.In this moment, though, in need a big play to at least try to get back in the game, Denver and quarterback Russell Wilson turned to rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr.Wilson forced a ball into double coverage toward Mims, who ran a double move toward the goal line. It got knocked down, but Mims has made more than one contested catch so far already in his young career. He did it on a 38-yard post route earlier in the game, in fact.The next play, head coach Sean Payton ratcheted down the degree of difficulty. Mims and Jerry Jeudy ran crossing routes past each other and Mi...Strangulation, head injuries caused in-custody death at Limon Correctional Facility
Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:19:29 GMT
The death of a 65-year-old man in custody at a Colorado state prison was caused by strangulation and/or blunt force injuries to the head, according to the Lincoln County Coroner’s Office.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Denver to pay $825,000 to man jailed after presenting laundry-damaged ID at DIA Crime and Public Safety | In-custody death at Limon Correctional Facility ruled a homicide Crime and Public Safety | Colorado prison inspector general’s office investigating in-custody death in Limon Correctional Facility Paul Hack was pronounced dead at 5:09 p.m. on Aug. 17 at the Limon Correctional Facility, a state prison two miles south of Limon with a capacity for 930 inmates.Lincoln County Coroner Andy Lorensen ruled Hack’s death a homicide on Aug. 30 and released the cause of death on Monday.The Colorado Department of Corrections has released few details about Hack’s death, citing an ongoing investigation by the departm...Latest news
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