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LIVE: Austin, Travis County officials provide update on February 'street takeover' investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin and Travis County officials are expected to hold a conference Thursday at 2 p.m. in regard to the Austin "street takeover" investigation. Arrest warrants issued for 3 linked to Austin street takeovers According to a release, the Austin Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office will provide an update on the investigation, following reckless driving incidents that occurred Feb. 18 and 19.APD Chief Joseph Chacon, DPS Regional Director Vince Luciano and Travis County DA Jose Garza are expected to speak at the conference.The department said the conference was to continue to demonstrate its commitment to transparency with a focus on building trust within the community through information sharing.The press conference will be live streamed in this story and on Facebook.

Report: Gophers guard Ta’Lon Cooper enters transfer portal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:19 GMT

Gophers men’s basketball player Ta’Lon Cooper has entered the NCAA transfer portal and will also gauge interest from the NBA, according to 247sports.Head coach Ben Johnson said the program anticipated Cooper might only use one of his two years of eligibility at Minnesota. When Cooper committed to the U last spring, he initially said it might only be for one season.Minnesota is expected to seek transfer portal additions at point guard for next season. Incoming freshman Cam Christie also is likely to assume some of the ball-handling duties.Cooper averaged 9.8 points, 6.3 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 31 games in 2022-23.Minnesota has had three players exit, including freshman guard Jaden Henley and sophomore big Treyton Thompson.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Gophers Jaden Henley, Treyton Thompson plan to transfer out College Sports | 3 huge questions on former Gophers signee Dennis Evans committing to Louisville College Sports | How will Gop...

Glens Falls welcomes 20 teams to state basketball tourney

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:19 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Every winter, Cool Insuring Arena is a busy place. Usually, it's Adirondack Thunder hockey keeping it active. This weekend, though, the downtown venue trades in hockey sticks and ice for basketballs and hoops. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, the city welcomed the return of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Boys Basketball Tournament, making its 37th pilgrimage to Glens Falls in the last 40 years. State games will be held at the arena between Friday and Sunday - and the community is excited to have it back."The bad weather came earlier in the week, and we're sure not to have it repeated this weekend," said Collins. "I've got a commitment from St. Patrick himself."Glens Falls will see 20 New York teams converge upon it this weekend. Two of those teams are local, including Catholic Central High School in Troy and North Warren Central School Distr...

PHOTOS: NCAA Tournament at MVP Arena

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:19 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Players and coaches have arrived for the biggest basketball tournament of the year. Check out the photos from practice and media day at MVP Arena in Albany.Indiana players (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Miami Head Coach Jim Larrañaga (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Miami Canes players (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)University of Connecticut (UCONN) players (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)UCONN Head Coach Dan Hurley (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)UCONN open practice (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)UCONN open practice (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)UCONN open practice (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Saint Mary's Head Coach Randy Bennett (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Saint Mary's players (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Saint Mary's open practice (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Saint Mary's open practice (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Iona Head Coach Rick Pitino (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Iona players (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Iona open practice (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Iona open practice (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Iona open practice (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Virginia Commonwe...

Skeletal remains found in rural Crawford County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:19 GMT

SALEM, Mo. -- Investigators found human remains during a search of private property near Salem, Missouri. The investigation into the find appears to be in the early stages.Crawford County Sheriffs were called to the small community of Cook Station Tuesday evening. The area is about a two-hour drive southwest of St. Louis. A few items of suspicious clothing were found on private property along Mound Ridge Road. A search warrant was granted and investigators found skeletal remains with the clothing Wednesday morning.The search area is large and in a very remote location. They asked for help with the search today the Steelville Fire Department, and the Rolla Rural Fire Department. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Investigators have not y...

Third teenage boy arrested in killing of Lake St. Louis girl

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:19 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - A third teenage boy has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of a Lake St. Louis girl.Lydia Elking died on Saturday, Feb. 18. She was 17.According to Lt. Thomas Wilkison, a spokesman for the St. Charles Police Department, officers were called to St. Joseph’s Hospital just before 8:50 p.m. that evening.Two teenagers, Elking and a 17-year-old boy, arrived at the hospital after being shot at, Wilkison said. Elking suffered a gunshot wound to her chest, and the boy drove her to the hospital to report the shooting. Top story: Gardner calls action against her ‘power grab,’ blames subordinates Wilkison claims the 17-year-old told detectives they’d been asked to meet two people in the area of Oak Avenue and Perry Street, near Lincoln Elementary School, for a drug deal. When the 17-year-old and Elking arrived in the area, the two individuals who requested the meet-up approached them on foot, pulled out a handgun, and announced a robbery....

St. Louis Fed says Missouri banks are 'in a good position' after SVB collapse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:19 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek is reassuring residents that the Show Me State's financial institutions are safe.Silicon Valley Bank, founded in October 1983, was the 16th-largest bank in the United States before going belly up on March 10, 2023, following a $42 billion bank run from its wealthiest investors. The bank was placed into receivership with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), which will navigate a possible sale. Top story: Gardner calls action against her ‘power grab,’ blames subordinates Malek visited with officials from the St. Louis Federal Reserve to discuss the impact of SVB's collapse and inquire about a possible ripple effect in Missouri.On Thursday, the state treasurer said Missouri had no investments in Silicon Valley Bank, and that the St. Louis Fed informed him state banks "are in a good position.""It’s important to remind Missourians that their deposits in Federal Deposit...

St. Louis school no longer named after Confederate soldier

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A magnet school for gifted children in south St. Louis gets a new name.It used to be "Kennard Classical Junior Academy" named for Confederate Army Lieutenant Samuel Kennard. The school board chose to rename the school as "Betty Wheeler Classical Junior Academy" for the late educator Betty Wheeler. Trending: Report details fatal encounter between accused cop killer, Hermann police Wheeler was the founding principal at Metro High School in 1972 and is well-known for her innovative programs. Wheeler started her teaching career at Gundlach and Yeatman elementary schools before opening Metro in 1972.Family members and former students say Wheeler demonstrated care, compassion and confidence in every child's ability to achieve greatness. For the school's new name, the dedication ceremony is at 6 p.m. Thursday at 5031 Potomac Street in the Northampton neighborhood.

Man pleads guilty in 2015 Denver cold case murder as victim was visiting family

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:19 GMT

A defendant pleaded guilty in Denver to the shooting death of a 61-year-old man in 2015.Nicholas Lujan, 29, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the death of Jose Frias-Olivas, according to a Denver District Attorney’s Office news release.Frias-Olivas was visiting family in Denver on Aug. 15, 2015, when he was shot while walking through Harvard Gulch Park, in broad daylight, close to Federal Boulevard.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Northglenn homicide suspect arrested in Arvada after car crash is identified Crime and Public Safety | Arrest made in death of truck driver staged to look like an accident in Weld County Crime and Public Safety | Jefferson County man sentenced to 30 years in prison for shooting death of his wife Crime and Public Safety | Jury finds Denver man guilty for role in killing of woman with AR-15 after fender-bender Crime and Public Safety | Denver jury convicts man ...

New map shows 44% of California is no longer experiencing drought conditions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:19 GMT

Drought conditions continue to ease across California thanks to the relentless battering of rain and snowstorms dating back to early in the season.Data released by the U.S. Drought Monitor on Thursday show 44% of the Golden State is completely clear of any drought classification - an improvement from 27% just a week ago. Maps showing conditions on March 14 (left) and March 7, 2023. (U.S. Drought Monitor)Roughly 36% of California is still experiencing “moderate drought” conditions while 8%, mostly the southeastern desert regions and the northeastern corner of the state, is still in a “severe drought,” the map shows. The remaining 10% is experiencing “abnormally dry” conditions.This also appears to be the first time in three years that Los Angeles and San Francisco have been free of any drought classification.A series of atmospheric rivers since December have pushed snowpack levels well above seasonal averages in the Sierra Nevada. “By March 13, season-to-date snowfall at th...