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SAFE Alliance speaks after recent domestic murder-suicides in Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:14:46 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A study showed 1 in 5 suicides involved intimate partner problems, according to a new study from the University of Georgia and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The problems researchers found included breakups, conflict and divorce.In Austin, police are investigating two recent, separate murder-suicides involving two couples. RELATED: Victim, suspect identified in April 27 suspected murder-suicide investigation Police have not said whether officers have investigated prior calls of suspected abuse in either case.Research showed only 10% to 25% of survivors of family violence would ever access services, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Justice.SAFE Alliance is one of many groups that help survivors of domestic and child abuse, as well as sexual assault and human trafficking victims. RELATED: Police name woman shot, killed by husband in north Austin “What I would say for someone who is reaching out for the first time or unsure is that w...

Minneapolis man charged after downtown St. Paul hotel housekeeper finds bags of fentanyl pills in room

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:14:46 GMT

A Minneapolis man faces felony drug charges after a housekeeper at a downtown St. Paul hotel spotted two bags of fentanyl pills hidden in his room and turned them over to management, who called police.Giorgio Jovan Baymon (Courtesy of the Ramsey County sheriff’s office)A housekeeper at InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront on Tuesday saw the bags of pills behind an ice bucket and under a shelf in a room rented by Giorgio Jovan Baymon, according to charges. St. Paul officers estimated the bags contained 8,500 pills, which tested positive for fentanyl.Baymon, 35, was arrested upon returning to the hotel Tuesday night and was booked into the Ramsey County jail, where he remained Friday on first-degree drug charges, one for possession of a controlled substance and another for sale of it.According to the criminal complaint:Police were called to the hotel at Kellogg Boulevard and Wabasha Street on Tuesday morning after the housekeeper collected the pills from the room and took them...

Hudson Crossing Park holding annual awards dinner

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:14:46 GMT

SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Hudson Crossing Park is hosting its annual fundraising banquet alongside the Champlain Canal this June. The Banquet by the Bridge dinner celebrates the community that supports and takes part in the park's educational programs. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This year's banquet is set for Thursday, June 15, at 6:30 p.m. by the park's Dix Bridge. A pre-dinner cruise starts the evening off along the Champlain Canal for committee members and guests.Once things get into full swing, the park has a lot to celebrate. The dinner will include the presentation of two award winners - the recipients of the third annual Sunshine Award and Seedling Award. The respective awards this year go out to state Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, for her contributions to the region; and Greenwich Central School senior Teagan Wright, selected for the student award for her leadership roles in high school. Both will speak on...

Plea agreement reached in 2022 officer-involved shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:14:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - In a packed courtroom Friday morning, Jordan Young, the man accused of attempting to assault an officer last year, has plead guilty. Inside look at drug recognition expert school “He was basically forced to choose standing up for what he feels is right and his life,” said Albany Assistant Public Defender, Rebekah Sokol.In January of 2022, Young, who’s family and supporters say he suffers mental health issues and is diagnosed with schizophrenia, was shot in the stomach by an Albany police officer.Police say Young held a knife to his own dog and then he approached an officer with a knife.  Shortly thereafter, shots were fired. The police worn body cam footage was released soon after the incident, throwing the city into turmoil.“It raises concern because so many people in our community are faced with that problem that they're stopped by police illegally and with no reason,” said Alice Green of the Center for Law and Justice. Troy approves neighborh...

NY bill could protect unmarked Native American burial sites

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:14:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- New York is one four states without statutory protection for Native American burial sites, but new legislation could change that. Similar legislation passed in both houses last year, but was vetoed by the Governor. Hochul said the bill did not fairly balance the rights of property owners and families of native descendants.  Reaction to Native American mascot ban "We’re trying to say, hold on, let’s just try to sort out whose bones these are and whether they need to be repatriated… if a developer or property owner discovers the remains on their land, that they have to go through a certain process and that’s what this law was all about," said Native activist, John Kane. The legislation would require developers and builders to halt their projects upon discovering human remains or funeral objects and report It to the local coroner. If the coroner determines those remains are more than 50 years-old, the state archaeologist would have to be notified to determine i...

Amsterdam announces Spring Fling Festival

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:14:46 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Amsterdam has announced they will be presenting the Spring Fling Festival. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 20. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The celebration will take place on Main Street in Downtown Amsterdam. It will be the city's first big outdoor festival of the year. The day will feature food, games, local vendors, downtown businesses, youth activities, and bounce houses. There will also be two sets of music performed by Bobby Motyl, including a DJ set from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., followed by a solo guitar set from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Rotterdam summer concert series lineup announced The festival is presented by City of Amsterdam Tourism Marketing & Recreation, and is sponsored by The Sentinel of Amsterdam.

Two men shot in a Downtown St. Louis parking lot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:14:46 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Two men were shot in a Downtown St. Louis parking garage Thursday evening. They escaped with their lives. An East St. Louis woman shot Wednesday was not so lucky.Two men were on the third floor of the parking garage located at North 10th Street and St. Charles Thursday when they were approached by a man. He fired shots at them, striking one man in the arm and the other man in a leg. The suspect then walked out of the parking garage, across Washington Avenue, and out of sight.Officers walking on patrol Thursday heard gunshots coming from the parking garage. The victims flagged down officers while they were on their way to the hospital. They told the officers that they did not know why they were targeted. They told officers that they don’t have any issues with anyone. Top Story: St. Louis circuit attorney resigns amid controversy The victims arrived at the hospital. One of them is in critical condition.Police describe the suspect as: Black Male, 20's, dark complexion, t...

New MetroLink train cars coming to St. Louis region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:14:46 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Upgrades are coming soon to the St. Louis MetroLink experience. Metro Transit plan to roll out new MetroLink cars over the next several years. The Federal Transit Administration has awarded Metro Transit with nearly $200 in federal grant funding to replace aging MetroLink train cars. The MetroLink service opened nearly three decades ago, still using its original train cars around the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Clair County. Trending: Kim Gardner supporters upset; some not surprised by her resignation A news release from Metro Transit states "the original MetroLink train cars are reaching the end of their useful lives and are scheduled for replacement in the next several years." Federal funding will help Metro Transit replace up to 48 light rail cars“This successful grant award shows a unified legislative delegation, working together to benefit Missouri and Illinois. Additionally, the Federal Transit Administration has once again stepped forward to adva...

Cardinals plan to honor retiring Tigers star Miguel Cabrera this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:14:46 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One season after many baseball teams honored Albert Pujols in his farewell tour, the St. Louis Cardinals will return the favor to one soon-to-retire MLB star. Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers are coming to Busch Stadium this weekend for a three-game road series against the Cardinals. Cabrera is the only active player with at least 3,000 career hits and 500 home runs, two benchmarks that attained alone usually deem players Hall-Of-Fame worthy. RELATED - Nootbaar reunites with Ohtani before highly-anticipated St. Louis start A spokesperson with the Cardinals communications team tells FOX 2 that the team will honor Cabrera ahead of Sunday's game and present him with a parting gift. The Cardinals haven't confirmed what kind of surprise is in store for Cabrera just yet. The Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles are among the teams who have honored the 40-year-old first baseman with gifts as he intends to retire after the 2023 season, his 21st in Major League Baseball. ...

Garden of Gods signs vandalized — again — as park staffers struggle to manage 4 million visitors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:14:46 GMT

The chiselers hit hard this spring at Colorado Springs’ famous Garden of the Gods red sandstone park, grinding out the “s” letters in “Gods” on rock signs – the latest challenge as natural park staffers struggle to prevent degradation with 4 million visitors in 2022.Colorado Springs police on Friday confirmed they’re investigating the latest vandalism which, on April 27, targeted two new etched rock entryway signs.“This time they really carved in deep, adding pockmarks ….. It is frustrating. We see this routinely, not just in vandalism but in comments on social media,” said Bret Tennis, administrator of this 1,338-acre park for 17 years. “Some people just have a problem with the ‘s.’ Their shared thought is that there is only one god and that it is blasphemous to use the ‘s’ ”A 1909 charter that gave the Garden of the Gods to the city for public use specified that it always must be named the Garden of the Gods. Heavily promoted by state and ...