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City responds to Austin Animal Center concerns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a memo sent Friday, Interim City Manager Jesus Garza addressed concerns about Austin Animal Center.AAC, the designated municipal shelter for the City of Austin and unincorporated Travis County, provides shelter to thousands of animals annually, as well as provides animal protection and pet resource services, according to the memo. RELATED: Almost a year later, Austin Animal Center still not doing non-emergency intake “Over the last few years, AAC has seen a record number of animals enter its facility which has presented a less than ideal situation in housing and caring for more animals than the shelter was originally constructed to house,” Garza said. “ I recognize this has been a difficult situation for the staff, volunteers, and the animals in our care.”Garza said Devan Desai was asked to return to the City of Austin on a temporary assignment to focus on evaluating and implementing recommendations regarding Resolution No. 20220728-098, which addresses the city...

Defendant in Chyna Forney Murder case sentenced

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The second of two defendants in the Chyna Forney murder case has been sentenced. Defendant Alvin Foy III was sentenced to 25 years to life for being one of the two gunmen that fired 31 shots into a crowd of people in May of 2021. 18 year old Chyna Forney who was in that crowd and was not the intended target, was shot and killed during the incident. Forney was just weeks shy of her high school graduation. “She was a person with an authentic soul, a beautiful personality, a loving daughter, caring sister…” said Nazarey Forney. MORE NEWS from NEWS10Nazarey was remembering her sister Chyna’s in front of the court when Judge Mc Donough interrupted her. NAZREY [reading victim impact statement]: “Alvin Foy on May 3rd, 2021 you and your co-defendant”JUDGE: “excuse me a second, let the record reflect that the victim is laughing during the victim impact statement.”Foy then explained his reaction.FOY : “Well she just said something so I had to say something. Got an...

Busch Stadium, Forest Park brace for heat with big weekend events

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Temperatures are close to digits, but many big events will go on as planned around St. Louis this weekend. Outdoor venues, like Busch Stadium and Forest Park, are working to keep people safe from brutal heat. The St. Louis Cardinals kick off the second half of their season against the Washington Nationals on Friday. The heat, humidity and potential storm chances won't stop tens of thousands from gathering on Friday. Mayor’s driveway: Expired plates and dealer tags At Busch Stadium, while the Redbirds are playing, you can bring cold, non-alcoholic drinks into the game, including water and soda. The drinks must be factory-sealed, in clear plastic container and no larger than two liters. Fans can also bring those drinks in soft-sided coolers, and effort the Cardinals say is important amid high temperatures."We keep an eye on themselves, our guests and co-workers, to stay hydrated. That's our biggest push for all employees and guests," said Ashleigh Middlebrook, director ...

Concealed carry bill moves forward in St. Louis, final vote likely next week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Board of Aldermen gave unanimous approval Friday to the final wording of a bill that would require individuals open-carrying firearms to have a concealed carry permit.The board will hold a final vote on Board Bill 29 next Thursday. If it passes, it heads to the desk of Mayor Tishaura Jones for consideration to be signed into law. Mayor’s driveway: Expired plates and dealer tags On Friday, many alderpersons weighed in on the matter. It seems the bill is very likely to pass."We have seen anyone openly carrying a gun without a concealed carry permit, like this law outlines, who probably shouldn't be," said Ward 1 Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer. "I think it's a very good step forward for the City of St. Louis to take some control back." Mayor Jones says her legal team is currently reviewing the bill. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Popular Jeff Co. park closed again this weekend over safety concerns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:17 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - Rockford Beach Park and its river access will be closed to visitors for a second straight weekend as authorities continue with efforts to address public safety concerns.The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office will have a deputy at the entrance of the park to prevent visitors and traffic through Sunday evening. The park will reopen on Monday. Mayor’s driveway: Expired plates and dealer tags According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, authorities have responded to variety of issues at the park since Memorial Day weekend. That includes fights, thefts, physical disturbances, assaults, underage drinking and one drowning.“This unfortunate but necessary action is attributed to recent influxes of visitors from the St. Louis region who have overwhelmed the ability of first responders to provide services to those in need,” said the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in a news release last weekend. “While this temporary closure is likely an unpopular decision, n...

Rockies’ Kyle Freeland avoids surgery but Antonio Senzatela to have Tommy John

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:17 GMT

The Rockies shared a bit of good news Friday, quickly followed by bad news. And so it goes in 2023.Left-handed starter Kyle Freeland, who dislocated his right shoulder Sunday in a game at San Francisco, suffered only a slight tear in his labrum. He will not need surgery, and although he was placed on the 15-day injured list, he’s expected to pitch again this season. There is no timetable for his return.That’s the good news.The bad: right-hander Antonio Senzatela suffered a major setback with his injured pitching elbow in San Francisco and will now undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. The Rockies had hoped Senzatela would be able to return, possibly in August.That means the Rockies currently have only three healthy starters in their rotation: Lefty Austin Gomber, who pitches Friday night against the Yankees at Coors Field; right-hander Connor Seabold, who’s scheduled to pitch Saturday night; and right-hander Chase Anderson, set for Sunday afternoon.Manager Bud ...

Investigation into Arapahoe agency where social worker is accused of false child abuse report found no widespread problem

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:17 GMT

A state investigation of the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services, launched after one of its former caseworkers was criminally charged on allegations of falsifying a child abuse report, found no evidence of systemic safety problems in protecting children and serving families.The report released Friday was the result of a probe that began last year by third-party consultants after an earlier review by the Colorado Department of Human Services recommended a deeper look into the practices of the county’s human services department.On Jan. 28, 2022, former caseworker Robin Niceta, the now ex-partner of Aurora’s former police chief, accused City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky of sexually abusing her child via an anonymous tip, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. An Arapahoe County DHS investigation found no wrongdoing by Jurinsky, who said Niceta was retaliating against her for comments Jurinksy made the prior day on a talk radio show about then-Po...

At least one structure destroyed, voulntary evacuations in place as Reche Fire burns near Moreno Valley

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:17 GMT

At least one structure was destroyed after a brush fire broke out in Moreno Valley Friday and volunteer evacuations are in place, officials said.The blaze was first reported in the 900 block of Reche Canyon road in an unincorporated area of Moreno Valley, according to Cal Fire.The fire quickly grew from 5 to 50 acres before firefighters said it had burned 160 acres by 2:50 p.m.A burro grazes as flames get dangerously close during the Reche Fire in the Moreno Valley area on July 14, 2023. (OnScene.TV) At least one structure has been destroyed by the fire as flames got dangerous close to burros in the area, video from the scene showed.Northbound Perris Boulevard is closed at Heacock Avenue, Cal Fire officials said.Communities east of Perris Boulevard to Moreno Beach Drive just north of Ironwood Avenue are under voluntary evacuations.The blaze comes as Southern California settles into a heat wave, where triple-digit temperatures were expected. Check back for updates on this developing ...

LAPD officers hospitalized after exposure to narcotic during domestic dispute

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:17 GMT

Four Los Angeles police officers were hospitalized Friday afternoon after being exposed to some sort of narcotic during a call about a family dispute in Hyde Park.The incident was reported around 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Southwest Drive and 4th Avenue, according to the LAPD.Responding officers determined there was a restraining order against one of the family members involved in a dispute and backup was called because that person was in violation of the order, Officer Drake Madison told KTLA.The officers were somehow exposed to an unspecified narcotic and taken to a hospital in good condition, LAPD said. Aerial video from Sky5 showed several LAPD and Los Angeles Fire Department vehicles at the scene. Check back for updates on this developing story.

More than $1.5 billion is up for grabs as California Lottery jackpots climb

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:17 GMT

More than $1.5 billion is up for grabs as jackpots for three California Lottery draw games continue to increase heading into the weekend.The Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $560 million, the Powerball jackpot is $875 million and the Super Lotto jackpot is $76 million. The California Lottery, created to provide supplemental funding for California schools, has raised nearly $172.5 million from lottery ticket sales. Three California Lottery players become instant millionaires from Powerball ticket, scratcher games The current Mega Millions jackpot is the seventh-largest in the game’s history,” according to lottery officials.“Lottery players are used to the excitement when a jackpot creeps up toward a billion dollars, and right now, this is triple the fun,” Carolyn Becker, California Lottery spokesperson, said in a statement.“Each game sees a sales boost when competing jackpots climb; it’s common for players to buy tickets for all of them when one or more jackpots get this high,...