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Austin Police Union president shares memories of officer killed during hostage situation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Support continued to pour in for Austin Police Officer Jorge Pastore, who died on duty during a hostage situation Saturday.Pastore was shot during a SWAT operation attempting to free hostages in a south Austin home. He died from his injuries at Dell Seton Medical Center. ‘Died doing what he loved’: Dozens rally in honor of APD officer killed in hostage situation Michael Bullock is the incoming president of the Austin Police Union.Memorial for fallen Austin Police Department officer Jorge Pastore outside of APD headquarters in downtown Austin on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) Bullock was at that scene this weekend and said he was one of the last people to see Pastore."I was standing on scene, he ran up, he saw me and other officers, gave us hugs and with a smile in his face he went into battle,” Bullock said. "He didn't come home. That is a warrior’s death right there and he did it fighting for Austinites."Sunday night, dozens gathered outside Aust...

Report finds Texas, portions of U.S. under elevated electric reliability risk this winter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A November report released by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation found several electric reliability regions within North America are at an elevated risk during extreme weather conditions this winter, including the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).The report evaluated six regional entities and assessed possible concerns ahead of this winter season, specifically honing in on the December to February timeframe. Key findings detailed several of those areas qualified as having an elevated risk this winter, meaning there's a potential for "insufficient operating reserves in above-normal conditions," the report said.ERCOT joined several other southern pockets as facing the risk of possible load shortages this year compared to last winter "due primarily to robust load growth that is not being met by corresponding growth in dispatchable resources," per the report."Like other assessment areas in the Southern United States, the risk of a significan...

Murder suspect charged in western Wisconsin cold case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:49 GMT

Authorities in western Wisconsin say a murder suspect has been arrested and charged in a nearly four-decades-old cold case.Mary Josephine Bailey, 80, was arrested Monday in Maricopa County, Ariz., in the death of Yvonne Menke, who was shot three times after leaving her St. Croix Falls’ home for work at 6:25 a.m. on Dec. 12, 1985. Menke was 45.Yvonne Menke. (Courtesy of Polk County Sheriff’s Office)The Polk County District Attorney’s Office charged Bailey, of Apache Junction, Ariz., with first-degree murder. She remains at the Maricopa County jail, awaiting extradition to Wisconsin.The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest Tuesday, saying investigators have worked the cold case the past years. Citing the ongoing investigation, the sheriff’s office declined to provide comment.Menke was shot three times in her head and neck as she left home to go to work, according to the sheriff’s office cold case website. A person of interest was seen fleeing the alley a...

Manslaughter arrest in death of hockey player from Minnesota whose neck was cut with skate blade during game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:49 GMT

SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Police in England arrested a man Tuesday on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game.Johnson, 29, was playing for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers on Oct. 28 when a skate blade cut his neck in the Elite Ice Hockey League game at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.South Yorkshire Police did not name the suspect or provide his age. He was in police custody.The player whose skate cut Johnson’s neck was Matt Petgrave, 31, who plays for Sheffield.“Our investigation launched immediately following this tragedy and we have been carrying out extensive inquiries ever since to piece together the events which led to the loss of Adam in these unprecedented circumstances,” Detective Chief Superintendent Becs Horsfall said.Fans had a moment of silence for Johnson at the Steelers next game and gave Petgrave, who didn’t play in the game a standing ovation.Johnson was a Minneso...

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. launches holiday food drive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:49 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. is seeking donations of non-perishable food items that benefit the South Community Food Pantry and St. Joseph's Church Food Pantry. The Thankful Food Drive runs until November 30. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Below is a list of accepted items. The DPI will not accept open packages or expired or perishable foods.Accepted items:Canned vegetablesCanned or dry beansCanned fruit in juiceLow-sodium soupsCanned tuna in water and canned chickenCanned stewsBrown riceUnsalted nutsShelf-stable milk and milk substitutesWhole grain pasta and pasta sauceUnsweetened apple saucePeanut butterWhole grain cold cerealsQuestions can be directed to Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. at (413) 443-6501. Drop-offs are welcome at the following locations:413Shirts, 1595 East StreetAll-Ways Moving & Storage CoBarrington Stage Company’s Wolfson Center, 122 North StreetBerkshire Art Center, 141 North St...

St. Louis man admits shooting child in the back over yogurt

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A man admitted to shooting a 9-year-old in the back during a court hearing Monday. Kajuan Ali Daniels-McMillan, 21, faces weapons charges and was arrested three months after the shooting.The incident occurred on December 17, 2021, after a disagreement with his brother over a container of yogurt at a home in the 4600 block of North 20th Street. The argument escalated, prompting Tyrell's mother to call 911. As Daniels-McMillan left, he fired four shots through the door, hitting Tyrell in the back as he tried to lock it. The child was taken to the hospital and later released. Bump-run carjackers strike in Webster Groves “This senseless shooting is a reminder of how quickly personal conflicts can escalate when a gun is part of the equation,” states Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore. “I am grateful that our office was able to hold the defendant accountable for irresponsible behavior that harmed an innocent child trying keep his home secure.”A court date for sentencing is set for ...

Did you win? Illinois Lottery player hits $500K jackpot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:49 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Someone playing the Illinois iLottery this weekend won half a million dollars. The player matched all five numbers in the midday Sunday drawing for the Lucky Day Lotto and won the $500,000 jackpot prize. The winning numbers are 10-36-37-40-45.The Illinois Lottery says that nearly 12,000 winning tickets were sold for that drawing. Over 10.5 million winning Lucky Day Lotto tickets were sold this year, with $61 million in total prizes. Bump-run carjackers strike in Webster Groves Winners have one year to claim their prize, and the Illinois Lottery reminds them to write their name on the back of their ticket and keep it safe until they're ready to claim.Lucky Day Lotto is a game exclusive to Illinois, with drawings held twice daily at 12:40 p.m. and 9:22 p.m.

Hypothermic hiker in cotton hoodie saved from Colorado 13er after 10-hour rescue

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:49 GMT

An ill-prepared hiker who attempted to bushwhack to the summit of a 13er in Chaffee County on Nov. 8 was located and brought down safely by Chaffee County Search and Rescue North after nearly 10 hours, according to a Facebook post. The individual had been caught in inclement weather and was hypothermic when found by search and rescue.Related ArticlesOutdoors | Denver to pay $100K to a church for access to city’s new mountain park Outdoors | Colorado wildlife officials say elk herd numbers may not be sustainable over the next 20 years Outdoors | This Aspen park is the most peaceful place in Colorado | Opinion Outdoors | Should skiers be allowed to pay for early access to Colorado chairlifts? Outdoors | Four more ski areas open this weekend, with Vail’s earliest opening in 25 years Per the post, the individual found themselves out of water with no food and was only wearing a cotton hoodie with ...

Colorado coffee shop cracks the top 5 in USA Today’s national ranking

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:49 GMT

Coffee lovers in the 13,000-person town of Fruita are in luck: USA Today this week named Bestslope Coffee Co. the best in Colorado — and one of the top five independent shops in the U.S.The ranking, first reported by The Daily Sentinel, is a reader-voted award based on nominations from an expert panel, according to USA Today. The shops were chosen “as the best in the U.S. for their cozy atmospheres, friendly baristas, and unique menus,” the newspaper wrote.Fruita, located about 250 miles west of Denver, between Grand Junction and the Utah border, is known for its gorgeous setting but may seem remote to some Front Range residents. The city advertises itself as a haven for mountain bikers, hikers, history buffs and river rats.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Coffee shops along Front Range hit by spate of burglaries Restaurants, Food and Drink | 20K square foot dog park, pub coming to Denver Restaurants, Food and Drink | ...

Workers' union calls for mass protest at Starbucks stores nationwide on Red Cup Day 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:49 GMT

The Starbucks Workers United union has announced that thousands of employees at hundreds of locations nationwide will walk off the job on the coffee chain's Red Cup Day promotional event this week. According to Reuters, employees cite staffing and scheduling issues as two main reasons for starting their “Red Cup Rebellion” this week. Red Cup Day – which falls on Thursday – is one of Starbucks' most popular promotions, and one that baristas call “one of the most infamously hard, understaffed days” of the whole year.  10 Fwy could reopen in 3 to 5 weeks; no demolition necessary, Newsom says “This year, on the heels of victories won by striking workers across different industries nationwide, Starbucks workers are taking the rebellion to the next level,” the union said. Staff shortages aren’t the only reason baristas are protesting; in June, workers at a Starbucks in Cypress Park walked off the job in protest of the removal of pride month decorations in addition to stalled contract ne...