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Gov. Abbott appoints former Secretary of State John Scott as interim attorney general

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:02 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 31, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Former Texas Secretary of State John Scott was appointed Wednesday by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as interim attorney general following the impeachment of Ken Paxton from the position. Scott is a Fort Worth attorney with over 34 years of experience, according to a release from Abbott's office. He most recently served as the secretary of state, but resigned from the role of Texas' top elections official at the end of 2022. Texas Secretary of State resigns; Abbott to appoint senator to take over Scott began his tenure as Texas secretary of state in October 2021, following an appointment from Abbott. In his resignation announcement in December, Scott said he'd be returning to his private legal practice. During his time in office, he oversaw four statewide elections in 2022, as well as a forensic audit into the 2020 General Election in Texas.“John Scott has the background and experience ...

Austin firefighter stabbed in leg after downtown grass fire, affidavit says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin firefighter was stabbed in the thigh Monday on Interstate 35 after a grass fire near the interstate and Riverside Drive, according to an arrest affidavit.The Austin Fire Department said Monday the firefighter was recovering at home. Austin firefighter stabbed while responding downtown Kelly Dane Ingroum, 59, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault against a public servant. KXAN reached out to an attorney connected with Ingroum. We will update this story if we receive a response. The affidavit states firefighters saw Ingroum holding "something that was on fire." They assumed it was a tire because they could smell burnt rubber. Then, firefighters saw him setting more fires as he was walking south toward the Holly Street bridge.Ingroum dropped the lit item and moved onto the southbound should of I-35 as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames, the affidavit states.After stopping the fire, the firefighters moved to help Ingroum out of concern he...

Minnesota United linked to former Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:02 GMT

Minnesota United is deep in its pursuit of a new striker with a proven goal-scoring record, and a player who fits that profile has surfaced this week.MNUFC has been linked to former Norwich City and current Finland national team forward Teemu Pukki.Pukki, 33, played his final game for Norwich in England’s second tier, the Championship, in early May and is now a free agent. He also has been linked to Samsunspor in Turkey.MNUFC has been working to free up a Designated Player spot with Luis Amarilla’s exit to a club in Mexico or Ecuador appearing imminent. That spot, in theory, would be used to sign Pukki to a lucrative contract, but there won’t be a transfer fee necessary to Norwich. The Loons are also working its roster to free up an international slot.Pukki has scored 176 goals for a variety of European clubs in his 16-year career, also including at Brondby in Denmark, Schalke 04 in German Bundesliga, Celtic in Scottish Premiership and HJK in Finnish Veikkausliiga.Pukki’s prim...

One arrested after shots fired in Schenectady

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:02 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Justin L. Willsey of Schenectady was arrested following an investigation into shots fired on Tuesday afternoon. Police say reports indicated the shots were fired in the area of Gerling Street and Van Vranken Avenue. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Investigations determined that a verbal argument began on Van Vranken and continued to Florence Street and Florence Alley where the shots were fired. Multiple shell casings were recovered. No injuries were reported.Willsey was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and tampering with physical evidence. Investigations are ongoing.

Where to go if you spot an algal bloom this summer

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - "Harmful algal bloom" is a three-word phrase that any lakeside resident should know - whether from experience or preparedness. Blooms grow from excess nutrient output into water bodies, and can potentially become toxic to humans and animals. This year, the state Department of Environmental Conservation is once again employing a system that lets anyone by the water report what they see. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The DEC is asking New York residents and visitors to "know it, avoid it, report it" by way of the statewide New York Harmful Algal Bloom System. The program offers a map that shows known algal bloom locations around the state - as well as a way to report new potential blooms on sight."Harmful algal blooms contain toxins that pose health risks to people and animals, so we want to encourage New Yorkers to be on the lookout this summer as they spend time in the water," said Acting State Hea...

DEC: Solo climber rescued on Mount Colden

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:02 GMT

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday evening, New York State Police and DEC Forest Rangers conducted a wilderness rescue on Mount Colden. A solo climber was stranded on the trap dike slide and required assistance. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! State Police flew three Rangers to Avalanche Lake at the base of the trap dike. The Rangers climbed up to the individual and equipped him with a helmet and harness. They built anchors and lowered him into the dike to a location where he could walk. Boat transportation was provided following the rescue.

Thief hits St. Louis Target store 12 times, steals $2.6K worth of items

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Authorities arrested a man who reportedly stole from a St. Louis Target store 12 times this year and took off with more than $2,600 worth of items. Prosecutors charged Nicholas Pannell, 39, with 12 counts of stealing in the investigation. Pannell had three prior convictions for stealing-related offenses over the past decade, prior to several reported thefts at Target this year. According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Pannell is linked to 12 thefts at the Target on Hampton Avenue in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood. The thefts happened between Feb. 16 and May 26 this year. New hydrogen hub in Wentzville raises concern for residents  Pannell reportedly stole anywhere from $60 to $571 worth of items during each theft and more than $100 worth of items all but two times. Per court documents, Pannell stole a net total of $2,654.15 worth of goods. His last attempt, prior to criminal charges, happened on May 26. On that day, a security agent told police that Pannell w...

Victim identified in horrific north St. Louis collision

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A fatal crash at Hamilton Avenue and Page Boulevard sent six people to the hospital on Monday, May 8, 2023. Police have now identified the man killed in the crash as Jermaine Sanders, 29, of Pagedale, Missouri. He was driving a 2018 Chevy Impala when it crossed into the westbound lanes of Page and hit a truck.A witness saw the driver of an Impala speeding down Page. Neighbors helped passengers who were stuck inside the cars while they waited for first responders. A young boy was in the truck along with his father and another passenger.Neighbors said the intersection is very dangerous. Drivers are known to speed through that intersection.Officers said two passengers from the Impala were in critical condition, and the three passengers from the truck were also taken to the hospital.

Elderly woman killed in Jefferson County crash

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:02 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - An elderly woman died after a crash Tuesday afternoon along a Jefferson County highway, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. MSHP reports that Mary Moran, 72, of Festus, died in the crash. Next of kin have been notified. The crash happened around 5 p.m. Tuesday on Interstate 55, just south of Highway TT. New hydrogen hub in Wentzville raises concern for residents  Investigators say Moran was heading northbound when her vehicle traveled off the right side of the road. The vehicle struck a bridge support and a rock bluff, according to a MSHP crash report. Moran died from her injuries shortly after the crash. No one else was involved in the collision.

Peyton Stearns, NCAA champ for Texas, beats Jelena Ostapenko, 2017 champ at French Open

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:02 GMT

By HOWARD FENDRICH (AP Tennis Writer)PARIS (AP) — Like many a kid, Peyton Stearns enjoyed participating in sports and tried her hand at plenty.“Soccer, gymnastics, basketball, tennis, whatever,” the 21-year-old American said Wednesday at the French Open after eliminating 2017 champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 to reach the third round at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time.Then Stearns paused, before adding with a chuckle: “Well, not so much tennis.”By her own admission, she came to tennis relatively late for someone who would end up at its highest level, starting private lessons at age 8. It wasn’t until about three or four years later, the 2022 NCAA champion for the University of Texas explained, that she decided to focus on holding a racket.“Gymnastics was very structured. I didn’t like that so much. I liked to do what I want when I wanted,” said Stearns, who had never played in the French Open’s main draw un...