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AFD finds body while responding to west Austin grass fire; Police investigating as homicide

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Firefighters found a body in west Austin while responding to a grass fire Friday morning.The Austin Fire Department said its firefighters had responded to a grass fire at 5:15 a.m. in the 6300 block of Mesa Drive, a residential street in the Northwest Hills area. The Austin Police Department responded to the scene after AFD found the body. -->APD crime scene investigators worked at the scene on Mesa Drive between Edwards Mountain Drive and Cat Mountain Drive. AFD arson investigators also responded to the scene Friday morning.During a press briefing, a sergeant with APD's homicide unit said that the victim's time of death was 5:37 a.m. He also said that investigators are working to identify the body, and did not provide details on what evidence led to the incident becoming a homicide investigation. One resident living in the area told KXAN that his wife smelled smoke when she left home in the morning. Another resident said that they saw the crime scene tape, w...

The lasting legacy of Vikings legend Adam Thielen in Minnesota

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:15 GMT

Adam Thielen admitted that it’ll be weird playing against the Vikings this weekend. Why wouldn’t it be?As a native Minnesota with an underdog story that has been covered in ways defenders never could with him, Thielen became synonymous with the Vikings, emerging as the face of the franchise over the past decade.The 33-year-old receiver grew up idolizing Randy Moss. A couple of decades later, kids grew up idolizing him. It was a movie script fit for Hollywood.That’s why the fact that Thielen now plays for the Carolina Panthers still doesn’t make sense. He was supposed to play his entire career with the Vikings, then garner a farewell tour akin to that of Twins legend Joe Mauer of St. Paul, culminating with Thielen watching his No. 19 jersey get raised into the rafters at U.S. Bank Stadium.All of that might still happen. There’s a chance the prodigal son returns home at some point.In the meantime, Thielen will live on in the hearts he touched along the wa...

Walz shifts gears on Minnesota cannabis office leader

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:15 GMT

After a major misfire with his first appointment, Gov. Tim Walz shifted focus Tuesday, Sept. 26, to find a Minnesota marijuana market oversight official who has regulatory experience rather than coming from within the cannabis industry.Walz resumed his search for somebody to lead the new Office of Cannabis Management after initial appointee Erin DuPree resigned soon after she was announced. The DFL governor said his prior interest in having an insider as director was misplaced.Erin DuPree was named the first leader of Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management. Gov. Tim Walz shifted focus Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, to find a Minnesota marijuana market oversight official who has regulatory experience after DuPree resigned soon after she was announced. (Courtesy photo)“We’re going to hire a regulator in this,” Walz said after an event to highlight a new chemistry building at the University of Minnesota. “And I think that was probably the way the focus should have been in the beginning. I...

Vikings at Panthers picks: From 0-2 vs. 0-2 last week to 0-3 vs. 0-3 this week … this is embarrassing

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:15 GMT

Members of the Pioneer Press sports staff who cover the Vikings forecast the outcome of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C.:DANE MIZUTANIVikings 27, Panthers 17At some point the Vikings are going to win a game, right? That happens this weekend despite longtime Vikings fan favorite Adam Thielen, now a receiver with the Panthers, doing everything in his power to beat his former team.JOHN SHIPLEYVikings 24, Carolina 22After a battle between 0-2 teams last week against the Chargers, the Vikings are half the card in a battle of 0-3 teams. After this, the Kansas City team that stomped the Bears last week. The Vikings are better than Carolina, right? … Right?CHARLEY WALTERSVikings 24, Panthers 21There are four winless teams left in the NFL: The Vikings (0-3) play the Panthers (0-3), and the Bears (0-3) play the Broncos (0-3) on Sunday. We’ll be down to two winless teams by the end of the day.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | The Loo...

Ballston Spa man arrested following larceny investigation

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:15 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Ballston Spa man has been arrested following an investigation into a shoplifting incident, according to State Police. Tony Prichard, 35, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On September 27 at 9:46 p.m., troopers responded to the Walmart in Queensbury for the report of a larceny in progress. Before police arrival, the suspect, later identified by troopers as Prichard, reportedly fled the business in a car, possessing store merchandise valued at over $1,000.Police located the vehicle on Aviation Road and conducted a traffic stop. Prichard was then taken into custody and the stolen items were recovered. Man connected to suspected shooter in Tupac Shakur’s killing arrested in Las Vegas Further investigation by troopers uncovered felony-weight narcotics and drug paraphernalia within Prichard's car. Prichard now faces the following charges: ChargesThree counts of third-degre...

Two arrested in connection to shots fired incident in Albany

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:15 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department announced the arrest of two suspects in connection to a shots fired incident in July. The incident happened in the area of South Pearl Street and Madison Avenue. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! An investigation resulted in the identification of Jaimeir Smith, 29, and a 16-year-old suspect. Smith was charged with attempted murder in the second degree, hindering prosecution in the second degree, and criminal facilitation in the second degree. He was arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court and remanded to the Albany County Jail.The 16-year-old was charged with attempted murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. He was arraigned in the Albany County Family Court and remanded to the Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility. Due to his age, the suspect's name will not be released.

New pediatric hospital replacing Cardinal Glennon announced

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS - SSM Health is building a new pediatric hospital to eventually replace Cardinal Glennon. The new building will be just north of St. Louis University Hospital. It will house more than 200 beds. Dramatic video shows armed encounter at St. Charles gas station; teens arrested The new facility will include more spaces for families and more technology-based activities for the children who are treated there.

Broncos scouting report: How Denver matches up against Bears, and predictions

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:15 GMT

Broncos (0-3) at Bears (0-3)When: 11 a.m. SundayWhere: Soldier FieldRadio/TV: 850 AM, 94.1 FM/CBSBroncos-Bears series: The Broncos are 8-8 in 16 regular-season games dating back to 1971; the Broncos lost 16-14 in the last meeting, on Sept. 15, 2019, and have split the last four matchups.In the spotlightThe Broncos would be happy to stop talking about last week’s horrific loss to the Miami Dolphins. However, the past is the only way to dissect Denver’s poor tackling — a chronic issue this season.In the 70-20 loss, the Broncos struggled to bring anyone down. With 38 seconds left in the third quarter, running back Raheem Mostert caught a screen pass before running down the field. Rookie linebacker Drew Sanders dived to stop him, but he was unsuccessful. As Mostert approached the end zone, he snatched defensive back Essang Bassey’s ankle and then scored to take a 49-13 lead.Those were two of 24 missed tackles against Miami for the Broncos, who allowed 221 rushing yards after contact, ac...

Man found guilty in first-degree murder of postal carrier in Longmont, sentenced to life

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:15 GMT

Andrew Ritchie, the second defendant in the Longmont shooting of a postal carrier, has been found guilty by a jury and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.Ritchie, 36, was found guilty of first-degree murder after deliberation Wednesday for the death of Jason Schaefer, 33, who was fatally shot while on his postal route in Longmont on Oct. 13, 2021. In closing statements, Ritchie was described as the “eyes and ears” of Devan Schreiner, 28, who was found guilty in March of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting Schaefer.A photo of United States Postal Service worker Jason Schaefer is seen on a mailbox before the start of a candlelight vigil in his honor in Longmont on Oct. 20, 2021. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)“With today’s guilty verdict, the two people responsible for this premeditated and cold-blooded murder will be held fully responsible for killing Jason Schaefer while he was delivering mail,” Boulder County Distri...

Powerball jackpot inches closer to $1 billion after no winners

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:15 GMT

The projected jackpot for Saturday night’s Powerball drawing inches closer to the billion-dollar mark after the prize money increased to $960 million, California Lottery officials announced Friday.The current jackpot prize is the game’s second-largest prize of the year and the fourth-largest jackpot in the game’s history, a news release said. Powerball ticket worth nearly $800K sold in California Should someone win the prize money Saturday night, they can choose between taking a lump cash sum or receiving annuity payments for 30 years. The estimated cash value stands at $441.4 million.The California Lottery is required by law to withhold federal taxes, which can vary based on the winner’s resident status. At the very least, the lottery office is required to withhold 24% of the prize money for federal taxes, according to the California Lottery Winner’s Handbook.No one has won the Powerball jackpot since July, when an unidentified California Lottery player won the $1.08 billion jack...