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Court documents detail what led to 80 year old's death, 'serial killer' arrest

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:50:39 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 31, 2023.PFLUGERVILLE (KXAN) -- Affidavits obtained by KXAN detail what led to the murder charge Raul Meza Jr., 62, faces in the death of 80-year-old Pflugerville man Jesse Fraga.On Tuesday, the Austin Police Department announced it arrested Meza Jr. and connected him with "multiple murders." APD said they are looking into eight to 10 more cold cases Meza may be connected with, but said this number could rise higher as it continues its investigations. Meza Jr. pleaded guilty to murder in the death of Kendra Page, an 8-year-old Austin girl, in 1982, and served 11 years of a 30-year sentence. Police: Man arrested in ‘multiple murders’, city official calls him ‘serial killer’ “Here’s a serial killer that justice was not served. It was a travesty of justice,” Interim Assistant City Manager Bruce Mills, who was also the primary investigator on the 1982 case, said Tuesday.On May 20, Pflugerville Police Departme...

Inexperienced Gophers football team faces daunting schedule, lower expectations

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:50:39 GMT

When the calendar flips to June, the Gophers football team will hit the final stretch of summer workouts before the 2023 season opener against Nebraska on Aug. 31.Players will have plenty of external motivation to help them push through the heat and humidity because Minnesota’s revamped roster will be met with headwinds of doubt this fall.ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) has been driving down expectations. It projects only 6.5 wins for Minnesota; that means barely bowl eligible for head coach P.J. Fleck and Co. after the U produced nine or more wins in three of the past four seasons.Schedule strength is a primary reason for the diminished forecast. In September, the Gophers travel to North Carolina, a possible Top 25 team led by star quarterback Drake Maye, a projected early pick in the 2024 NFL draft. The U’s nonconference schedule is rounded out by Eastern Michigan and Louisiana.Minnesota must face Michigan and Ohio State after avoiding both Big Ten behemoths a year ago. The U’s ...

Three juveniles arrested after shots fired incident in Albany

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:50:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three Albany residents were arrested after a shots fired incident that took place at Hoffman Park in Albany's South End Tuesday evening. All three were under the age of 18. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday around 8 p.m., an Albany detective was in the area of Hoffman Park when they heard several shots fired near Hoffman and Second Avenues. A patrol officer nearby saw three young males running from the scene.All three were apprehended following an investigation. Police say the individuals fired unknown types of guns toward Second Avenue, where people were in the area. Hussain sentenced in fatal limousine crash trial All three were charged with first-degree reckless endangerment and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. They are scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in Albany County Family Court.

NYSP: Drunk driver arrested following hit-and-run investigation

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:50:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Milton man was arrested on Saturday for aggravated drunk driving following a hit-and-run investigation, according to New York State Police. Stephen Sewall, 54, faces multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday, around 12:43 p.m., troopers received a report of a hit-and-run crash on Northline Road in Milton. Police found the car that fled on East West Road in Saratoga and pulled it over.Police identified the driver as Sewall. No injuries were reported from the crash. Charges:Aggravated driving while intoxicatedSeveral other vehicle and traffic law violations Hussain sentenced in fatal limousine crash trial Sewall was arrested for DWI and was taken to Saratoga State Police for processing. Police say he recorded a .31% BAC, more than three times the legal limit. He was issued tickets to return to the Milton Town Court on June 13 and was released to a sober party.

Diamond Sports out, MLB in for Padres streams; Could Cardinals follow?

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:50:39 GMT

SAN DIEGO - Major League Baseball will take over broadcasts of San Diego Padres games Wednesday after Diamond Sports missed a rights fees payment to the regional sports network's parent company and let a grace period expire.Diamond Sports owns 19 regional sports networks under the Bally Sports banner, including Bally Sports Midwest for St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues broadcasts. The Padres are the first team to switch to a system in which MLB takes over production of game broadcasts. As part of that arrangement, MLB will also offer a direct-to-consumer streaming subscription of Padres broadcasts for $19.99 per month or $74.99 for the rest of the season by registering at MLB.TV. Missouri governor asked to halt execution of Michael Tisius  The DTC option would also eliminate blackout rules that were in place for Padres games previously aired on Bally Sports San Diego. MLB and Padres executives are hopeful this could expand the reach of their games by more than 2 million hom...

St. Louis ranked among Top 30 cities worldwide to 'try local food'

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:50:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Whether you're a fan of toasted ravioli, gooey butter cake, barbecue porksteaks or something else dear to St. Louis, the culinary landscape offers a little bit of something for everyone. So much that the Gateway City has earned new praise in the world of food. St. Louis has been named one of the best cities in the world "to try local food," according to a new report from TasteAtlas. Out of 100 cities worldwide praised for high-quality food, St. Louis ranked within the Top 30. New hydrogen hub in Wentzville raises concern for residents  According to TasteAtlas, St. Louis and other destinations recognized “are the best cities in the world to feed yourself, not your ego.” To rank 100 cities, a research team compiled data on the best local and regional dishes served in qualified cities, the average rating of the national dishes served in that city, and the average Google rating of the best traditional restaurants in that city.St. Louis ranked 29th among all cities and six...

Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat: Who has the edge, five things to watch and predictions

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:50:39 GMT

As the Denver Nuggets enter their first NBA Finals in franchise history, a breakdown of their matchup against the Miami Heat:Who has the edge?Guards: Maybe Nikola Jokic has inadvertently stolen some of Jamal Murray’s shine, but Denver’s combo guard has been almost unstoppable throughout Denver’s historic playoff run. Far from a bubble phenomenon, Murray’s averaging 27.7 points per game in the playoffs, which is, gasp, more than he averaged when the Nuggets were sequestered in Orlando. The Lakers didn’t have an answer for him when he filleted their backcourt, and outside of Heat star Jimmy Butler, there are no obvious defensive matchups for Murray. Gabe Vincent and Max Strus are both scrappy guards, each capable and willing to shoot from outside. The Heat is a team made up of more than the sum of its parts, but Denver’s got a significant advantage in the backcourt. Edge: Nuggets.Wings: Don’t underestimate Butler, the two-way wing who thrives in the face of doubt. The unquestioned lea...

Opinion: Colorado’s GOP went broke because Dave Williams can’t lead

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:50:39 GMT

The state GOP is partying like it’s 2002, the last time the party was so broke it didn’t pay salaries.According to a May 2023 filing with the Federal Election Commission, as first reported by The Colorado Sun, the Colorado Republican Party raised less than $15,000 in April and made no payroll expenditures. By comparison, the state Democratic Party raised nearly $92,000 that month and supported half a dozen staff members.The dearth of donations is not surprising given the new leadership. Back in March, the party faithful chose former state Representative Dave ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Williams, a far-right MAGA 2020-election denier to head the Colorado GOP. He has since invited ankle monitor-sporting Tina Peters to join the leadership team hoping she would bring along her “national network of well-funded friends.” Judging by the latest financial disclosure, sugar daddy Mike Lindell has yet to open his wallet.Williams has been trying to fundraise via email with ridiculous, hyper-partisan sub...

Koreatown dance studio brings K-pop's hottest moves to the masses

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:50:39 GMT

Two sisters known for dancing with the stars have put down roots — or, more accurately, rūts — in Los Angeles.Rūts Dance Studio, the only women-owned business of its kind in Koreatown, was founded by Diny and Eileen Kim, who are members of the GRV dance crew. They also have worked with some of the biggest names in music, including K-pop group Blackpink at Coachella."The K-pop industry obviously is huge. Blackpink was incredible," said Eileen, who also danced with superstars BTS on "The Voice."At Rūts, the women teach dancers of all levels in a variety of styles, and seeing the students improve is a rewarding experience, they said.“We want this to be a safe, judgment-free space where people feel safe creating, exploring and dancing," Diny said.

3 interesting facts about earthquakes in California

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:50:39 GMT

Earthquakes are part of life in California. If you live in the Golden State for any significant period of time, you are likely to experience several of them.As part of the Ring of Fire, the most seismically active zone in the world, the ground in California is constantly shifting. People live with the possibility of “The Big One” striking at any time, which is why billions of dollars have been spent over the decades to improve infrastructure and make buildings more earthquake-resistant.Here are 3 surprising facts about California earthquakes.1. California was hit with a 9.0-magnitude quakeThere were obviously no seismographs or recordings of any sort in 1700. However, on the evening of January 26, 1700, Northern California and the entire Pacific Northwest was hit with one of the strongest earthquakes in history – believed to be around magnitude 9.0.How do we know this? Japan has been tracking tsunamis at least as far back as 684 CE and the quake that hit Northern California, known a...