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Gov. Abbott appoints deputy chief of staff as interim Attorney General

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed his deputy chief of staff as the interim Attorney General of Texas. In a press release Monday, Abbott said Angela Colmenero will take over as interim Attorney General effective at 10 a.m., July 14. John Scott, the former Secretary of State appointed interim AG by Abbott in May, is leaving."John Scott faithfully executed his duties as the interim Attorney General of Texas, and I thank him for his leadership in stepping up to serve his fellow Texans in this role," Abbott said. "Angela's record of experience in state government and expertise in litigation will help her oversee the Texas Attorney General's Office and serve as our state’s top law enforcement officer as the Texas Senate conducts impeachment proceedings."Colmenero had been Abbott's deputy chief of staff since June and previously served as his principal deputy general counsel since November 2021. The release said Colmenero has held several leadership positions in the Attorney G...

Gophers basketball great Trevor Mbakwe named Tartan’s new athletic director

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:16 GMT

Former Gophers basketball great Trevor Mbakwe is the new activities director at Tartan High School, the Oakdale school recently announced.Mbakwe, a St. Paul product, played for the U from 2010-13, and was twice named All-Big Ten by the coaches and media. After college, he went on to play professional basketball overseas from 2013-19 before returning home to pursue a career in athletic administration.The 34-year-old previously served as an assistant activities director at Irondale during the 2020-21 school year before spending the past two years working as an associate activities director at Eden Prairie. Mbakwe also served on the Eagles’ boys basketball coaching staff.“I have committed my career to creating positive school environments, building relationships and ensuring students and staff feel a sense of belonging for all,” Mbakwe said in a release. “I am looking forward to working with the great staff, students and families of ISD 622 and continuing the gr...

Wilton woman arrested following domestic dispute

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:16 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office arrested Riley A. Macleod, 19, of Wilton, following a domestic dispute on June 8. Police say they received a 911 call from a woman reporting that she had attacked a family member with a knife at their home. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The family member sustained a stab wound to the arm and was treated at the Saratoga Hospital. Macleod was arraigned in the Milton Town Court for second-degree assault and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. Macleod was released on her own recognizance pending further proceedings.

Vulnerable adult missing out of Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are searching for a vulnerable adult who is missing out of Albany. OKelly Yhap, 29, was last seen around 5 a.m. on July 9. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Yhap is developmentally disabled, deaf, has schizophrenia and a history of depression. Police say she is believed to be endangered and may be in need of medical attention. She was last spotted in the area of Fourth Avenue and South Pearl Street in Albany. Yhap was last known to be wearing a white vest and black pants with blue stripes. Charges filed in crash that killed Rutland police officer Anyone with information about OKelly Yhap's whereabouts is asked to contact the Albany City Police Department at (518)462-8039.

Glens Falls City Band moving indoors this week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:16 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Monday night's Glens Falls City Band concert is moving indoors due to weather. The band's free concert for July 10 is moving to the Queensbury Hotel.The free show runs from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Queensbury Hotel, just across from its typical outdoor home of City Park. The show is one of several free concerts held by the Glens Falls City Band each summer. Upcoming dates include July 17 and 24. When the weather cooperates, shows are held at City Park Gazebo, near Crandall Public Library. Visitors should bring a blanket or lawn chair. The band's sister group, the Glens Falls Jazz Band, plays on July 31 and Aug. 7, 14, and 21.

Saugerties woman charged for trespassing, striking officer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:16 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Saugerties woman has been arrested following a trespassing incident, according to police. Meggin Cox, 59, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On July 6 at 4:52 p.m., police responded to a residence on Pine Grove School Road in Saugerties for the report of a trespass. Upon arrival, officers found that Cox had illegally entered the apartment of a former acquaintance and was refusing to leave. Police took Cox into custody and transported her to Saugerties Police Department HQ for processing on the charge of second-degree criminal trespass. While being processed, police say Cox struck an officer in the face, resulting in an additional charge of second-degree harassment. Two Whitehall residents arrested on drug charges Cox was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Saugerties Justice Court at a later date to answer her charges.

Police investigate fatal accident on I-87 in Malta

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:16 GMT

MALTA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police reports that one individual has passed away following the accident on I-87 southbound in Malta. A preliminary investigation determined that a woman had exited her vehicle, which was parked on the shoulder of the roadway, and intentionally entered the southbound lane of traffic. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The individual was struck by multiple vehicles. Passing motorists administered emergency medical assistance. The individual was transported to the Saratoga Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The accident shut down I-87 southbound for approximately three hours. Investigations are ongoing. Police say the name of the individual will not be released.

Parson signs laws for new moms' health care, ban on texting while driving

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:16 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri's Republican Gov. Mike Parson approved extended Medicaid health care for new mothers and a ban on handheld phone use while driving when he took final action on remaining bills last week.Parson already signed a close to $52 billion state budget that includes billions in funding to expand Interstate 70 across the state. He also approved limits on access to transgender health care and a ban on transgender girls and women competing with other female athletes in school sports.Parson signed most of the remaining bills passed by the GOP-led Legislature this year, with the exception of a measure to pay wrongfully convicted prisoners for their time behind bars.Most of the new laws will take effect Aug. 28. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW ...

St. Louis skyline featured in 'Twisted Metal' streaming series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Most major metropolitan areas don't fair too well in movies and shows set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. But in the upcoming streaming series "Twisted Metal," St. Louis endures – albeit behind a giant wall.Based on the PlayStation video game series, this adaptation of "Twisted Metal" takes place 20 years after "the world fell to ****," according to the trailer's narrator and star of the series, Anthony Mackie. In this world, the big cities tossed out all their criminals and erected giant walls to protect themselves. Mackie's character, a sarcastic, foul-mouthed speedster, makes his living by driving goods and supplies from one city to another.A new trailer for the half-hour action-comedy series, released Monday, shows downtown St. Louis has survived the calamity by installing a wall along the Mississippi Riverfront and wrapping around the surrounding neighborhoods. The brief glance shows the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse still standing. More observant St. Louisans ca...

Colorado Rapids sign Rafael Navarro to designated player deal on year-long loan from Palmeiras with option to buy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:16 GMT

The Colorado Rapids brought in what the team believes to be a game-changing signing on Monday.The Rapids announced the signing of Brazilian striker Rafael Navarro to a designated player contract on loan from Palmeiras, with an option to make the transfer permanent. It came less than a day after The Post confirmed the deal was finalized.He will be in Commerce City on loan for a 12-month loan which will end June 30, 2024, and Colorado will have the option to acquire him permanently after that. The Athletic confirmed the terms of the deal, which The Post was able to verify on Sunday: Colorado paid Palmeiras $500,000 for the loan fee and if the club opts to purchase at the end of the deal, it would cost an additional $4.5 million — which would crush the previous record transfer fee of $2.7 million when Colorado acquired Juan Ramírez in February 2015.“We’re thrilled to add a striker of Rafael’s quality to our roster as we continue our push to get back into the playoff race,” team p...