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Trump ups competition with DeSantis in planning trip to Iowa

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:52 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The competition between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis is intensifying as the former president is scheduling a return trip to Iowa on the same day that the Florida governor was already going to be in the state that will kick off the Republican contest for the White House.A Trump campaign official said Saturday that the former president plans to be in Iowa on May 13 to headline an organizing rally at a sprawling park in downtown Des Moines. That’s when DeSantis was already slated to headline Iowa Rep. Randy Feenstra’s annual summer fundraiser in northwest Iowa and speak at a party fundraiser later that evening in Cedar Rapids.A Trump campaign aide said the May 13 event had been in the planning stage for weeks.The move is a sign of the escalating competition between the two men who, at least for now, are leading contenders for the Republican presidential nomination. Trump and his allies have become increasingly emboldened in their efforts to attack a...

Federal government touts ‘final’ offer to striking public service union as fair

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:52 GMT

The federal government is describing the contract proposal extended on Friday to the union representing more than 100,000 striking public servants as its final offer.The Treasury Board issued a statement today saying the offer includes a better wage package and solutions to deal with priorities such as telework and seniority, but offered no further details.It describes Friday’s proposal to the Public Service Alliance of Canada as a “fair, competitive and reasonable final offer” and says employees should have a chance to review it.The comments come as the strike affecting thousands of government and Canada Revenue Agency workers dragged into an eleventh day.Union members walked off the job on April 19 after failing to reach a deal with Ottawa.The union issued a statement on Friday confirming it had received the government’s offer but declining further comment, saying only that it had resumed negotiations with the Treasury Board and hoped to continue talks over...

Man runs red light, dies after being hit by semi-truck driver in Northwest Indiana

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:52 GMT

LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. — An Indiana man is dead after he ran a red light Friday afternoon in La Porte County and was hit by a semi-truck driver, according to the sheriff's office.Around 3:30 p.m., Brent Freyenberger, 39, of Plymouth, ran a red light at U.S. 30 and State Road 39 near Hanna Township and was struck by the truck, according to a news release from the La Porte County Sheriff's Office. Large brush fire reported at park in Northwest Indiana The driver of the semi-truck, a 27-year-old man, of North Judson, had an upper-body injury, according to the release.Toxicology results, which are required in all serious and fatal crashes in Indiana, are still pending.

It's Willie Nelson's 90th birthday! How you can celebrate

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Willie Nelson, one of Austin’s most iconic celebrities, turned 90 Saturday. If you are keen to celebrate the country music legend, check out a few of these Austin events to celebrate Nelson reaching the “high” age of 90.  Willie Nelson turns 90: See the Texas singer through the years Head to 3TEN Austin City Limits Willie Nelson will celebrate his birthday at the Hollywood Bowl, where he will perform alongside dozens of his famous friends, including Beck, Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert and Snoop Dogg, just to name a few. Though you won’t be able to see him live in Austin tonight, you can check out the next best thing: a cover band. Mamas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Motts will perform Nelson songs in a 90th birthday tribute to the icon at 3TEN ACL Live. The show starts at 7:00 p.m, and tickets are $18. Get a haircut at Birds BarbershopFeel like donning Nelson’s quintessential braids? Head to Birds Barbershop, where they will braid your hair to l...

APD: Pedestrian killed by vehicle while walking in traffic lane in southeast Austin

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the Austin Police Department provided details surrounding a traffic fatality that occurred Tuesday in southeast Austin near Del Valle.APD said at 5:18 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a crash between an SUV and an unidentified pedestrian in the 3000 block of South FM 973 heading southbound.Police said when the crash occurred, the pedestrian was walking in the right traffic lane.“The unknown person died on the scene. The SUV driver remained on the scene and cooperated with the investigation,” APD said.According to police, this incident was being investigated as Austin's 32nd fatal crash of 2023.Anyone with any information regarding this incident should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.

St. Edward's launches weather balloon

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Research students from St. Edward's University launched balloons Friday to study ozone air quality. The university has continued this project for nearly 20 years.Dr. Paul Walter, an Associate Professor of Physics, said the university received a special assignment Friday from the National Weather Service."The National Weather Service reached out to us [Friday], and they asked if we could do a sounding because there's a chance of severe weather,” Walter said.Research students prepare to launch radiosonde (KXAN photo/Ed Zavala)Research students prepare to launch radiosonde (KXAN photo/Ed Zavala)Research students prepare to launch radiosonde (KXAN photo/Ed Zavala)Research students prepare to launch radiosonde (KXAN photo/Ed Zavala)Research students prepare to launch radiosonde (KXAN photo/Ed Zavala)Research students prepare to launch radiosonde (KXAN photo/Ed Zavala)Research students prepare to launch radiosonde (KXAN photo/Ed Zavala)The balloon was launched at 1:15...

NFL Draft: Gophers safety Jordan Howden picked by Saints

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:52 GMT

Safety Jordan Howden was the first Gophers to find a new home in the NFL on Saturday.The New Orleans Saints picked Howden with the 146th overall pick in the fifth round.Howden has a great story as a former walk-on from San Diego who stuck out a rough start as a true freshman in 2018 to earn a scholarship, grow into a leader on Minnesota and an all-Big Ten-level performer.“Congrats to this guy right here!!!” Gophers defensive coordinator Joe Rossi tweeted. “So proud of you! Elite player and better person. Getting to coach guys like Jordan is an honor!”ESPN’s Todd McShay sees Howden as an early contributor on special teams due to his speed and tackling ability.“You look at the experience he brings to the game, 49 starts at Minnesota as a four-year player, 240 tackles, he’s played in the slot in the big nickel role, he’s played as a two-high safety, which I think he can hold up in,” McShay. “I question if he can be a single-hi...

Argument leads to fatal shooting at St. Louis Co. MetroLink station

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An argument led to a fatal shooting Saturday morning on one train at the Maplewood-Manchester MetroLink station.The shooting happened around 10:30 a.m. Saturday. MetroLink's service has been restored. A spokesperson from Bi-State Development says officers were on another area of the same train when the shooting occurred. They arrested the suspect almost immediately as the train pulled into the station. Trending -- Missouri morgue now a paranormal Airbnb destination The St. Louis County Police Department is investigating the shooting, though has not yet disclosed information on the suspect, any victims or what might have led up to the shooting. Train routes running between the Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 and Brentwood I-64 stations were delayed for a few hours due to the situation. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

One officer shot, two others hurt in St. Louis

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One officer was shot, and two others were hurt Friday afternoon in St. Louis, just a little north of Forest Park. The shooting happened outside an apartment complex in the Skinker-Debaliviere neighborhood. This situation unfolded just before 4:30 p.m. Friday in the 5700 block of Kingsbury Place. Injured St. Louis officers in stable condition after engaging with subject FOX 2 has learned that several officers responded to a CIT call for mental health assistance outside an apartment complex. Robert Tracy, Chief of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department says, the subject was not compliant with his medication. Officers had engaged with the subject for more than 30 minutes before requesting EMS assistance to evaluate the subject. After that, the subject fired a handgun concealed in his hoodie and struck one officer in the shoulder. Two other officers quickly confronted the subject, suffering injuries to their hands during a struggle to apprehend the subject. The off...

Missouri man sentenced in death of caged, dismembered woman

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:52 GMT

BUFFALO, Mo. — A Missouri man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for his role in the death of a woman who authorities said was kept in a cage and dismembered.James Phelps, 60, entered an Alford plea Friday to first-degree murder, kidnapping and abandonment of a corpse in the death of 33-year-old Cassie Rainwater, The Springfield News-Leader reported. Under an Alford plea, Phelps does not admit guilt but acknowledges enough evidence exists to convict him. Trending -- Missouri morgue now a paranormal Airbnb destination Phelps and Timothy Norton were charged in September 2021 after DNA tests identified the remains found at Phelps’ home near Lebanon as Rainwater, Dallas County officials said at the time.Authorities said the men were initially arrested on a kidnapping charge after the FBI received a tip that photos of Rainwater partially nude and in a cage were found on Phelps' phone. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbo...