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3 days ago
- Business
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Union Pacific battery-electric hybrid locomotive completes testing
One year after the rollout, Union Pacific is ready to deploy a hybrid battery-electric switching locomotive in a working rail environment. The Class I railroad (NYSE: UNP) and project partner ZTR Control Systems recently wrapped up testing of the first unit of a planned roster of six hybrid locomotives at UP's Jenks Locomotive Shop in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The next assignment for the engine, numbered Y409, will be further testing in a yet-to-be-identified rail yard. The first-of-their-kind hybrids for the North American rail freight business were rolled out in April 2024. Like hybrid autos, the locomotives can be powered by a standard diesel engine prime mover or stored battery power, with the battery recharging during engine operation. UP said in a video release that, depending on mode of operation, the hybrid switchers are expected to consume up to 80% less fuel than conventional diesels. Railroads are testing a variety of alternative-fuel locomotives, powered by batteries, liquefied natural gas and hydrogen. But development has been gradual, as they have yet to replace the cheap and abundant power of diesel fuel. There are also no federal standards for alternative fuel power and little off-the-shelf technology designed for railroad applications. The hybrid power runs in a mother-slug pair, with the prime mover in the mother unit and the slug providing extra horsepower and braking controlled by the mother. The propulsion system was designed by ZTR of Minneapolis, while Union Pacific built the prototype at North Little Rock. Testing on the next locomotive in the group is expected to begin in 2026. Subscribe to FreightWaves' Rail e-newsletter and get the latest insights on rail freight right in your inbox. Find more articles by Stuart Chirls joins railcar builder Greenbrier as chief commercial officer Norfolk Southern expands short line interchange improvement program Rail agenda steams up as short lines blitz Congress The post Union Pacific battery-electric hybrid locomotive completes testing appeared first on FreightWaves.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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North Little Rock police identify suspect arrested in officer-involved shooting
VIDEO: Witness describes North Little Rock officer-involved shooting NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – North Little Rock police have identified the suspect arrested in connection with an officer-involved shooting on Thursday morning. On Thursday, North Little Rock Police Department officers began a traffic stop in the 4100 block of East McCain Boulevard around 6:45 a.m. North Little Rock police provide update on officer-involved shooting on McCain Boulevard When they stopped the car, police said the passenger got out and swiftly walked away before the officers made contact with the driver. One officer then began looking for the passenger while another stayed with the driver. Police said the officer eventually found the passenger, identified as 37-year-old Jacob Goff-Stanick, and asked him to come to him. Goff-Stanick refused, officials said, and ran. After the second officer caught up to Goff-Stanick following a pursuit, authorities said Goff-Stanick turned around with a gun in his hand toward a pursuing officer and began firing. The officer fired back at Goff-Stanick and hit him once in the abdomen. Police said Goff-Stanick fell and continued shooting at the officer before eventually dropping his gun after an exchange of fire. NLPRD officials said Goff-Stanick was then taken into custody and taken to a local hospital for treatment. Officials said Goff-Stanick had four plastic bags of what police said they suspect is methamphetamine and a plastic bag of fentanyl. Police added that there were two digital scales in the fanny pack he was wearing. Police said Goff-Stanick is facing multiple charges, including criminal attempt to commit capital murder, fleeing, possession of methamphetamine with purpose, trafficking a controlled substance, felon in possession of firearm and simultaneous possession. Witness describes North Little Rock officer-involved shooting NLRPD officials said the officers involved in the shooting are currently on administrative leave per department policy. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the NLRPD tip line at 501-680-8439 or detectives at 501-771-7149. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
North Little Rock police investigating deadly shooting near Camp Robinson Road
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the North Little Rock Police Department said that they are investigating a Saturday night shooting that left one dead. According to a post , the incident happened at a home near the intersection of Camp Robinson Road and Oakview Drive after police were notified of a shooting in the area. Officers said that when they arrived, they found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound inside the home. Police said that he was transported to an area hospital where he later died. Officials said that after an investigation, detectives located a person of interest and began speaking with them. No information was released regarding the identity of the victim or the person being interviewed by police. NLRPD officials ask that anyone with information contact their tip-line at 501-680-8439. This is a developing story, please check back for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
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Springfield goes to Church for third straight win
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark–The Springfield Cardinals continued their series at Arkansas Friday night. And the Travs playing as the Mad Mallards, their alternate identity. Springfield's Nathan Church leads off the game with this drive to right, over the duck sign, a lead off homer, it's 1-0 Cardinals. Springfield led 3-0 when the Mallards score, the grounder to short, Springfield can't turn the double play, the error allows Blake Rambush to score it's 3-1. It was 3-2 Springfield in the ninth when Church singles to right, Ramon Mendoza scores and Springfield wins its third straight 4-2. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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03-04-2025
- Politics
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Senate blocks prison funding on two votes. King calls plan a ‘mega financial disaster'
A vote to fund the 3,000-bed prison in Northern Franklin County with an additional $750 million failed twice in the Arkansas Senate. On April 1, Senate Bill 354 failed to garner the 27 votes needed to fund the prison in a 19-10 vote. Senators Ron Caldwell (Wynne), Jimmy Hickey Jr. (Texarkana), Ricky Hill (Cabot), Bryan King (Green Forrest), Greg Leding (Fayetteville), John Payton (Wilburn), Clint Penzo (Springdale), Terry Rice (Waldron), Gary Stubblefield (Branch) and Clarke Tucker (Little Rock) voted against the bill. Voting for the bill were Senators Justin Boyd (Fort Smith), Josh Bryant (Rogers), Breanne Davis (Russellville), Tyler Dees (Siloam Springs), Johnathan Dismag (Little Rock, bill's sponsor), Jim Dotson (Bentonville), Jane English (North Little Rock), Scott Flippo (Bull Shoals), Stephanie Flowers (Pine Bluff), Ben Gilmore (Crossett), Bart Hester (Cave), Missy Irvin (Mountain View), Blake Johnson (Corning), Mark Johnson (Little Rock), Matt McKee (Pearcy), Jim Petty (Van Buren), Matt Stone (Camden), Dan Sullivan (Jonesboro) and Dave Wallace (Leachville). Senators Alan Clark (Lonsdale) and Kim Hammer (Benton) didn't vote, while Senators Steve Crowell (Magnolia), Fredrick Love (Mabelvale), Reginald Murdock (Marianna) and Jamie Scott (North Little Rock) voted present. The vote failed again on April 2, with one fewer vote in support and three more in opposition, ending at 18-13. Sen. Dan Sullivan, who supported SB354 on April 1, switched to opposing it in the second vote. The opposition also gained votes from Sen. Alan Clark and Steve Crowell, who had previously voted 'present' or not voted. Sen. Kim Hammer changed from 'no vote' to supporting the bill, while Sen. Missy Irvin switched from 'yea' to 'no vote.' The legislature already has approved more than $300 million for the project. During a recent town hall, King pointed out that prisons of similar size have cost more than $1 billion. The costs for the prison didn't include the needed infrastructure to support and maintain the prison in Franklin County. 'This government plan for a mega-prison is a mega financial disaster,' King said. 'This plan is built on lies, deception and gross incompetence. Let's hope this disaster plan will be stopped for a more fiscally responsible plan to make Arkansas safer.' (This story was updated with additional information.) This article originally appeared on Fort Smith Times Record: Proposed Franklin County mega-prison fails to secure funding in senate
