Mike Ferguson in the Morning 10-03-24

(8:05am) Union leadership in the Longshoremen's strike wants to "cripple" the nation and residents respond with panic buying of certain products like toilet paper, paper towels, and other items. The Longshoremen's strike is affecting 36 shipping ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. Story here: https://thehill.com/business/4912742-port-strike-toilet-paper-shortage/

Also story here: https://nypost.com/2024/10/03/business/nyc-costco-shoppers-empty-shelves-in-panic-over-port-strike/

(8:20am) MORNING NEWS DUMP

(8:35am) We discuss the Blues pre-season schedule as they host the Dallas Stars tonight at Enterprise Center. Once again, the issue of downtown safety concerns fans.

(8:50am) Similar to recent years, we're seeing another local surge in stolen copper, especially in historic city neighborhoods, along with AC units, cell phone tower locations, telephone and cable wire, power substations, street lights, etc. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/10/02/suspects-identified-rash-copper-wire-thefts-jefferson-county/

Also story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/10/02/police-respond-apparent-copper-wire-theft-cell-tower-south-city/

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