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Saturday, May 1, 2021
Catalytic converter thieves target Racine auto shop; one local garage has a solution
RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Thieves struck a Racine garage, stealing thousands in catalytic converters and other automotive parts.
Catalytic converter thefts continue to surge across the country because the small amount of precious metals they contain is worth more than gold.
A Bay View garage has come up with a cheap fix.
The converters are held in place with exhaust pipe, which is easy to cut through. So the garage welds rebar on the pipe to deter would-be thieves.
"Trying to come up with an affordable option for anybody and everybody who thinks they're at risk," said Family Mechanic Owner Elijah Corona.
He came up with the solution after seeing how easy the thieves had it.
"Brand new pipe, cuts right through," said Corona, demonstrating in a video he posted to the business' Facebook page.
He cut through the pipe in three seconds. Then he shows attempting to cut through rebar.
After nearly 30 seconds, the rebar is only half cut. His businesses will weld rebar to an exhaust for a fraction of the cost of replacing a stolen catalytic converter.
"We have all the tools to heat them and shape them, add them to the automotive exhaust system," said Corona.
The owner of Good Wheel Automotive Services in Racine said thieves sold thousands of dollars in catalytic converters from his lot last week, as assorted car parts.
Security video showed an SUV backing in, and then as many as three people grabbing parts from a storage shed and loading them in the back of the vehicle.
Racine police are asking for help identifying the suspects.
In this case, the thieves stole parts Good Wheel had already removed from cars it had worked on.
But because demand is so high, mechanics like Corona are struggling to find replacements to fix cars that have had their converters stolen.
"Because of the high theft count, we're running into shortages of supplies to put these vehicles back together," said Corona.
He said replacing a stolen catalytic converter will cost on average around $1,000.
He charges $75 plus tax to install the rebar.
Anyone with information on this theft is urged to contact the Racine Police Department at 262-635-7787 or Crime Stoppers at 262-636-9330
See more: https://www.cbs58.com/news/engine-parts-catalytic-converters-stolen-from-racine-auto-repair-shop
Cardinal Capital to build multi-family housing, commercial development on former Porter’s site
From Racine County Eye:
RACINE – Cardinal Capital Management Inc. announced plans to build a seven-story multi-family, commercial development on the former Porter’s property at 301 6th Street.
Cardinal Capital Management, of West Allis, has several other development projects they partnered with the City on, including the former Ajax property. In that project, they have completed the first of two multi-family housing buildings.
The development firm submitted the Porter’s project proposal Friday to the Department of City Development.
Plans include building 141 market-rate apartments, a sub-surface parking level with 209 parking units, and two retail spaces totaling 18,000 square feet. The residential portion of the plan features balconies with lake views, a first-floor lounge, a green roof terrace and dog walking space, and an electric charging station for electric vehicles.
“Cardinal Capital is excited to partner with the City of Racine on the redevelopment of the Porters site,” said Erich Schwenker, president of Cardinal Capital. “We are working closely with Mayor Mason and his team to ensure we complement the City’s plan for sustainability and quality housing. We look forward to helping revitalize the downtown area. We want to thank the Mayor, City staff and officials, and the Porter’s family for all of their collaborative efforts. We are excited to move this project forward.”
Read more: https://racinecountyeye.com/cardinal-capital-management-inc-racine/
Friday, April 30, 2021
The Daily Beast: Gaetz associate wrote in letter that congressman paid for sex with minor
Washington (CNN)Joel Greenberg, a central figure in the ongoing investigation into Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, wrote in a letter obtained by The Daily Beast that he and Gaetz paid for sex with multiple women, including a minor who was 17 at the time.
The letter was drafted after Greenberg asked Roger Stone, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, for help obtaining a pardon during the final months of Trump's term, the outlet reported.
"On more than one occasion, this individual was involved in sexual activities with several of the other girls, the congressman from Florida's 1st Congressional District and myself," Greenberg wrote in the letter in reference to the minor, according to The Daily Beast.
"From time to time, gas money or gifts, rent or partial tuition payments were made to several of these girls, including the individual who was not yet 18. I did see the acts occur firsthand and Venmo transactions, Cash App or other payments were made to these girls on behalf of the Congressman."
CNN has not seen the letter and can't verify the details of The Daily Beast's story.
In earlier drafts of the letter obtained by The Daily Beast, Greenberg claims that he and Gaetz had sex with a minor who they thought was 19 at the time but later learned was underage.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Unhappy Aaron Rodgers says he wants to leave Green Bay Packers
From JSOnline:
GREEN BAY - After a year of attempts to mend the bridge, conflict is brewing between the Green Bay Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers before Thursday night's opening round of the NFL draft.
Rodgers is so disgruntled with the Packers that he has told some within the organization he does not want to return to the team, PackersNews confirmed. Rodgers’ desire to not return was first reported Thursday by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The team has done nothing to placate Rodgers since the season's end, including converting no guaranteed money onto the remainder of his three-year contract. The three-time MVP quarterback said following the NFC championship game he had an "uncertain" future with the team. Publicly, the Packers have stated their commitment to Rodgers remaining their quarterback for the "foreseeable future," an indefinite timeline general manager Brian Gutekunst reiterated this week.
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