Union Pacific reported 7% more fourth-quarter profit as it managed to deliver more shipments with fewer employees and continued to make the railroad more efficient. The Omaha, Nebraska-based railroad reported $1.76 billion profit Thursday, or $2.91 per share, to easily top Wall Street expectations. That’s up from $1.65 billion, or $2.71 per share a year ago. The railroad improved its bottom line even though it had an additional one-time cost related to some buyouts of some brake persons that added $40 million in costs. Wall Street expected Union Pacific to report earnings per share of $2.80 on average, according to…
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Chicago police found a door of a restaurant in the Hyde Park neighborhood open overnight and money stolen from a register. Shortly before 12:30 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to a burglar alarm at a restaurant in the 1500 block of East 55th Street and discovered the front door open. A preliminary investigation revealed money was taken from the register, police said. No one was in custody and detectives are investigating. Chicago police found a door of a restaurant in the Hyde Park neighborhood open overnight and money stolen from a register. Shortly before 12:30 a.m. Thursday, officers responded…
The robberies took place between June and January, the Seattle branch of the FBI said in a news release. Police believe the same woman was behind them. The robberies took place between June and January, the Seattle branch of the FBI said in a news release. Police believe the same woman was behind them. Law enforcement officials are searching for a woman they believe robbed at least five banks in Seattle. The robberies took place between June and January, the Seattle branch of the FBI said in a news release. The U.S. Bank off Edmunds Street in West Seattle was…
This weekend has it all, from stirring sports movies to amazing empanadas to a star-studded benefit concert. Arizona State University wrestler Anthony Robles (played by Jharrel Jerome) takes on an opponent in a scene from “Unstoppable.” (Amazon MGM Studios) This weekend has it all, from stirring sports movies to amazing empanadas to a star-studded benefit concert, so let’s get to it, shall we? (As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines or other details.) Meanwhile, if you’d like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning…
The Metropolitan King County Council appointed several people to fill positions left vacant by those stepping down to work for Gov. Bob Ferguson. The Metropolitan King County Council appointed several people to fill positions left vacant by those stepping down to work for Gov. Bob Ferguson. Emily Alvarado moved from the House to the Senate in the Washington state Legislature on Tuesday after the Metropolitan King County Council appointed her to replace Joe Nguyen, whom Gov. Bob Ferguson tapped last month to lead the state Department of Commerce. Alvarado, a Democrat, was sworn into the Senate shortly after the council…
A high-flying job was captured on camera, and we’re not talking about pilots. Leer en español A group of people were on an airboat tour in west Broward this past weekend when they saw a helicopter flying back and forth overhead. They took a closer look and saw that the chopper was toting a ladder and a person! It turns out, that chopper was ferrying power line workers from a landing zone to their jobsite off U.S. 27, just north of Interstate 75. Now that’s one way to get to work! A high-flying job was captured on camera, and we’re…
The bill would create an oversight board in the Washington governor’s office to monitor the state’s 50 jails, collect data and investigate complaints. The bill would create an oversight board in the Washington governor’s office to monitor the state’s 50 jails, collect data and investigate complaints. Relatives of people who have died inside local jails asked Washington lawmakers this week to bring the lockups under state oversight, making the argument that independent scrutiny could help prevent tragedies. They spoke in support of state Senate Bill 5005, citing cases like the death of Hien Trung Hua, who was booked into the…
Sound Transit’s CEO has declared frequent train stalls and outages to be an emergency, so the agency can move faster on engineering and fixes this year. Sound Transit’s CEO has declared frequent train stalls and outages to be an emergency, so the agency can move faster on engineering and fixes this year. A light rail train was climbing toward Tukwila International Boulevard Station late Monday afternoon, about 70 feet above ground, when it slowed, then halted on the concrete trackway. Passengers sat quietly. A few teens looked out the window, thinking they missed their stop. About 10 minutes later, the…
Oregon scientists are hoping to help the coastal communities survive a major inundation in various ways. One of those is detailed evacuation maps that anyone can access. Oregon scientists are hoping to help the coastal communities survive a major inundation in various ways. One of those is detailed evacuation maps that anyone can access. The Oregon coast is undeniably alluring. Sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and outcroppings. Waterfalls, waterspouts, sand dunes. Puffins, pelicans, cormorants. Elk and whales. In a state defined by access to wild beauty, the coast is one of the best places to find it. As many people who…
Firefighters are battling to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly-moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles. Firefighters are battling to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly-moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles. CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles and resulted in more than 50,000 people being put under evacuation orders or warnings. The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and in less than a…
Jobless claims applications ticked up modestly last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in more than three years
Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday.
There have been at least 10 deaths across three states as millions struggle to navigate the winter storm.
China is on track to uphold commitments under the Paris climate accord, but some developed countries need to show their sincerity to push the ongoing dialogue forward, according to China’s top climate envoy. China is on track to uphold commitments under the Paris climate accord, but some developed countries need to show their sincerity to push the ongoing dialogue forward, according to China’s top climate envoy. China is on track to uphold commitments under the Paris climate accord, but some developed countries need to show their sincerity to push the ongoing dialogue forward, according to China’s top climate envoy.
Another brush fire erupted Wednesday morning in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders. southern california Wednesday, January 22, 2025 8:19PM Another brush fire erupted Wednesday morning in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders. SAN DIEGO (KABC) — Another brush fire erupted Wednesday morning in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders. The so-called Center Fire was reported at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday in the San Bernardo community near Bernardo Center Drive and Camino del Norte and had the potential to burn up to 100 acres, authorities said. According to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, one person suffered burn injuries. An evacuation order…
Footage from a U.C. San Diego camera captured the moment the rapidly growing Hughes Fire erupted near Castaic Lake. WEATHER Wednesday, January 22, 2025 8:21PM Footage from a U.C. San Diego camera captured the moment the rapidly growing Hughes Fire erupted near Castaic Lake. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2025 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved. Related Topics WEATHER CASTAIC LOS ANGELES COUNTY CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES CAL FIRE FIRE Watch Live Top Stories Privacy PolicyDo Not Sell My Personal InformationChildren’s Privacy PolicyYour US State Privacy RightsTerms of UseInterest-Based AdsPublic Inspection FileFCC Applications Copyright © 2025 KABC Television, LLC. All…
Smoke from the Hughes Fire shrouded a neighborhood near Castaic Lake Wednesday, making the atmosphere appear like night sky in the early afternoon. WEATHER Wednesday, January 22, 2025 8:57PM Smoke from the Hughes Fire shrouded a neighborhood near Castaic Lake Wednesday, making the atmosphere appear like night sky in the early afternoon. CASTAIC, Calif. (KABC) — Smoke from the Hughes Fire shrouded a neighborhood near Castaic Lake Wednesday, making the atmosphere appear like night sky in the early afternoon hours. The intersection at Lake Hughes and Ridge Route roads, which is within the mandatory evacuation zone near Castaic Lake, was…
WEATHER Wednesday, January 22, 2025 9:02PM Mandatory evacuations were issued Wednesday in the Castaic area due to the fast-spreading Hughes Fire. CAL FIRE’s map shows the evac zones. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2025 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved. Related Topics WEATHER CASTAIC LOS ANGELES COUNTY CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES CAL FIRE FIRE Watch Live Top Stories Privacy PolicyDo Not Sell My Personal InformationChildren’s Privacy PolicyYour US State Privacy RightsTerms of UseInterest-Based AdsPublic Inspection FileFCC Applications Copyright © 2025 KABC Television, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Post Content
These Valentine’s Day gifts will make it easy to shop for your loved one before the big day. As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below* It’s never too early to start preparing for Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re making a gift basket or looking for that one item to take your gift to the next level, we’ve rounded up the Valentine’s Day gifts for your special someone – with something for every type of person. Amazon $57.91 Shop Now Gift a flower arrangement that will last forever with…
WEATHER Wednesday, January 22, 2025 9:30PM The family was understandably anxious, as their relative recently lost his home in the Eaton Fire. CASTAIC, Calif. (KABC) — A family in Castaic grabbed a hose and wetted down their car and property as they prepared to flee their home amid the Hughes Fire. Their relative recently lost his home in the Eaton Fire, as did some of their friends who live in the Pacific Palisades to the Palisades Fire. In their neighborhood, located near Pine Crest Place and Ridge Rte. Drive, deputies were going door to door to urge residents to…