Nashville is growing. It’s gridlocked. Car commuters in the Grand Ole Stopry spend an average of 33 three hours a year stuck in traffic. And its voters just shot down a $5.2 billion transit improvement plan. Supporters of the referendum—including the mayor, the local Metropolitan Transit Authority, and various pro-transit groups—billed it as a necessary fix if the city is to continue growing without becoming ever more clogged, rein in hazardous emissions, and make it easier for everyone, including those who can't drive, to get around. A yes vote would have given Nashville and its surrounding metropolitan area 26 miles of light rail, four new rapid bus lines, four crosstown bus lines, improved service on existing buses, 19 transit centers, and a suite of improvements to signals, sidewalks, and bike infrastructure. But last week, voters in Davidson County, which includes Music City USA and its environs, said 'heck naw.' By a nearly 2-to-1 margin. Opponents of the plan … [Read more...] about Why Traffic-Choked Nashville Said ‘No Thanks’ to Public Transit
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Golden State Killer case: Why is California fighting over collecting criminals’ DNA?
By John Woolfolk | [email protected]sgroup.com | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: May 3, 2018 at 10:17 am | UPDATED: May 4, 2018 at 7:18 am California has amassed one of the world’s largest databases of criminals’ DNA, but law enforcement officials and victims advocates say all’s not well with the state’s genetic fingerprinting efforts. Last week’s dramatic revelation that investigators used DNA to track down the suspected Golden State Killer in one of California’s most notorious cold cases highlighted its value in modern crime fighting. But it also exposed a simmering debate over whether DNA should be collected for non-violent offenses and frustration over DNA analysis backlogs in rape cases. Advocates are pushing a ballot measure and legislation to change that. But in the case of DNA collection, it has met resistance from civil libertarians who question whether such government intrusion by collecting personal genetic information is warranted … [Read more...] about Golden State Killer case: Why is California fighting over collecting criminals’ DNA?
State troopers pursued a stolen truck into oncoming highway traffic. Young widowed mother questions why.
U.S. 75 motorists experienced more than just the glare of the morning sun on their windshields on May 24 in north Tulsa — a stolen, heavy-duty truck barreled the wrong way as law enforcement officers gave chase.Two state troopers and two Sapulpa officers pursued the southbound truck for about 1 minute and 40 seconds in the northbound lanes. The law-enforcement caravan passed about 30 oncoming vehicles with the fleeing truck still in sight of the three lead pursuers, dashcam video of the chase shows.A voice came over the Highway Patrol radios: “And he’s going the wrong way on 75.“Just make sure we’re not following the wrong way on 75.”Moments before, the lead vehicle — a Highway Patrol cruiser — had begun slowing for traffic. But the trooper didn’t peel away and onto a ramp to disengage until that radio message. The trailing units followed his lead.Approximately 20 seconds later, the heavy-duty truck plowed head-on into a Ford Focus … [Read more...] about State troopers pursued a stolen truck into oncoming highway traffic. Young widowed mother questions why.
Planned Parenthood’s Cecile Richards on stepping down this year, battling Congress, and why she’s a ‘troublemaker’ who’s never looking for a fight
Richard Feloni, provided by Published 5:33 pm, Saturday, April 7, 2018 Sarah Jacobs/Business Insider Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards has a new memoir called "Make Trouble." Richards brought Planned Parenthood back to its movement roots and has defended it from members of Congress throughout her tenure. Planned Parenthood provides a wide variety of women's health services across the United States, but its abortion services have made it one of the most controversial organizations in the country. Richards told Business Insider that she's been inspired throughout her career by her late mother, Texas Governor Ann Richards, and her upbringing in an activist family. LATEST BUSINESS VIDEOS Now Playing: Now Playing Millions May Have Been Affected by Panera Bread Data Breach Fortune Rubber Duckies are Hiding a Dirty Little Secret Buzz 60 Does Spotify's Listing Deserve an A Grade? Cheddar TV Buyer Beware! You May be Purchasing Products from an … [Read more...] about Planned Parenthood’s Cecile Richards on stepping down this year, battling Congress, and why she’s a ‘troublemaker’ who’s never looking for a fight
Texas police video: ‘That’s why we keep having to hit you’
By Fernando Ramirez Updated 5:25 pm, Thursday, April 5, 2018 Now Playing: Forth Worth police recently released graphic body cam footage showing an officer punching a man during an arrest. Media: Fort Worth Police Department Fort Worth police have released graphic body cam footage showing a violent arrest that drew criticism earlier this week. The video shows one Fort Worth Police Department officer pinning Forrest Curry, 35, to the street while another officer punches him repeatedly in the face and body. "The body camera video provides insight into the erratic behavior and active resistance presented by Mr. Curry throughout the duration of the arrest process," Assistant Police Chief Charles Ramirez said in a Wednesday press conference. BEHIND BARS: Magnolia drug bust nets more than $26K worth of drugs window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: … [Read more...] about Texas police video: ‘That’s why we keep having to hit you’