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Texas will no longer try to seize former Fairfield Lake State Park site through eminent domain

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:15:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The state of Texas is ending its efforts to seize a 5,000-acre property that includes the site of the former Fairfield Lake State Park.The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said Tuesday it would not longer pursue acquisition of the property, putting an end to a years-long process that started in 2018, when the landowner announced it planned to sell the land. TPWD had leased part of the property at no cost for 50 years. From state park to private development: The twisting timeline of Fairfield Lake The new landowner, Todd Interests, a Dallas-based developer, is turning the Freestone County site, about 70 miles east of Waco, into a luxury, private development."This monumental and historic victory belongs to the ranchers, farmers, landowners and people of Freestone County," Shawn Todd, CEO of Todd Interests, told KXAN in a statement. "It is a tribute to the undaunting courage of the elected Freestone County officials, who stood with unwavering resolve against former...

Minnesotan among eight Air Force crew lost in Osprey crash in Japan

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:15:53 GMT

By TARA COPP and MARI YAMAGUCHI (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — Air Force Special Operations Command said Tuesday it has identified the eight service members lost when their Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan last week and was now focused on recovering all of their bodies and the aircraft debris.The CV-22B Osprey crashed on Nov. 29 during a training mission. Ospreys have had a number of crashes, including in Japan, where they are used at U.S. and Japanese military bases, and the latest accident has rekindled safety concerns.On Monday, the Air Force said six of the eight crew members’ remains had been located. Three of those have been recovered. The two lost crew members were unlikely to have survived and the search for their remains was continuing, the Air Force said Tuesday.“The depth of sorrow is immeasurable,” Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, who heads Air Force Special Operations Command, said in a statement announcing the names of the crew. “The honorable service of these eigh...

Four helped by Red Cross after fire in Scotia

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:15:53 GMT

SCOTIA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Four people were helped by volunteers from the Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross after a fire early Tuesday on Glen Avenue. Firefighters say two dogs and a cat died in the fire. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Scotia Fire Department says upon arrival, they saw smoke showing on the right side of the home. Crews made entry and found heavy smoke on two floors of the house.A family pig was safely secured in a neighbor's yard. Firefighters say the fire started in the kitchen and appears accidental. The residents were displaced due to damage by smoke and fire. Bennington man pleads guilty to drug possession The Red Cross offered financial assistance for necessities such as shelter, food, and clothing to three adults and a 16-year-old. Health services, emotional support, and comfort kits were also provided.

Bennington man pleads guilty to drug possession

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:15:53 GMT

WHITE CREEK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Bennington man pleaded guilty on Monday to possessing drugs after being arrested in June after a traffic stop. Richard Bump pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On June 21 at 1:42 p.m., state police stopped a vehicle on State Route 22 in White Creek for vehicle and traffic law violations. The driver was identified as Katie Whaley, and police determined she did not have a valid driver’s license.Bump was identified as the passenger, and according to police, further investigation uncovered felony-weight narcotics and drug packaging inside the vehicle. Whaley and Bump were subsequently arrested. Instant admission day at Hudson Valley Community College According to the Washington County District Attorney's Office, Bump will be sentenced on January 4, 2024.

Police searching for Shrewsbury carjackers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:15:53 GMT

SHREWSBURY, Mo. -- Police are searching for two carjacking suspects after a vehicle was stolen from someone at an apartment complex on Monday. The vehicle was found hours later after a crash in the Spanish Lake area.A driver called police to report witnessing an armed robbery near the intersection of Weil Avenue and Jacobs Coal Road. Officers found a carjacking victim there at around 7:15 p.m.The man told police that he pulled up to his home and got out of the vehicle. He was then approached by two men with what the police describe as Glock-styled handguns. They stole his keys, got in the vehicle, and drove off. Man makes dash for it as city tries towing car with expired tags Police found the carjacking victim's vehicle at around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. It was crashed in the Spanish Lake area and no one was in the vehicle.The suspects remain at large. Police are asking anyone who may have video, images, or more information about the incident to call them at 314-647-5656.

WWT to invest a half billion dollars in a new St. Louis AI lab

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:15:53 GMT

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. -- World Wide Technology plans to invest $500 million in the next three years to boost artificial intelligence adoption. The investment will focus on technology, infrastructure, and personnel. The move aligns with the growing demand for generative AI, with more than half of organizations already exploring the technology.The St. Louis-based technology services provider is the 27th largest private company in the U.S. with an annual revenue of $17.0 billion. David Steward and Jim Kavanaugh founded the business in 1990, and it now has over 9,000 employees.World Wide Technology sees AI as a transformative technology and aims to help organizations navigate the evolving landscape with innovative solutions. They now plan to create a lab where organizations can test and validate AI applications tailored to their specific needs. Dave Steward, founder of World Wide Technology, talks family, business, Jazz “AI will be the most impactful and transformational technology of...

Cause sought in explosion that leveled an Arlington, Virginia, home as police tried to serve warrant

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:15:53 GMT

By MATTHEW BARAKAT (Associated Press)ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Hours before a massive explosion destroyed a duplex and shook a Virginia suburb of Washington, D.C., a suspect inside his home fired a flare gun 30 to 40 times into the neighborhood, drawing a large police response, officials said Tuesday.All officers escaped serious injury but it was unclear what happened to the suspect who was inside when the building was leveled by the explosion Monday night, Arlington County, Virginia, police spokesperson Ashley Savage said.Officers went to the home about 4:45 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired. The preliminary investigation showed that a suspect discharged the flare gun from inside his home, but no property damage or injuries were reported, police said in a statement.While police investigated, they obtained a search warrant for the home and tried to make contact with the suspect by telephone and loudspeakers, but he remained inside without responding, police said.As offic...

Teen arrested for suspected DUI crash that killed 2 passengers on 5 Freeway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:15:53 GMT

A teenager was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a crash that left his two passengers dead and forced the closure of southbound lanes on the 5 Freeway through Santa Fe Springs Tuesday morning. The crash was reported at 1:39 a.m. just north of Carmenita Road, according to the California Highway Patrol's traffic incident log. A Honda Accord struck a big rig that was stopped on the shoulder of the freeway, CHP Sgt. Olivera said. Emergency crews respond to a fatal crash in Santa Fe Springs on Dec. 5, 2023. (OnScene.TV)It was unclear why the big rig was stopped but the driver of the Honda drifted onto the shoulder while driving at a high rate of speed and hit the back of the truck. The truck driver was not injured, authorities said.Three men were inside the Honda at the time of the crash. Two male passengers, including one who was ejected from the vehicle, died in the collision, Olivera said.“The driver was taken to UCI [Medical Center] and he’s been arrested for DUI,” Olivera said. ...

Man armed with crowbar vandalizes nearly 30 vehicles in Koreatown

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:15:53 GMT

An armed suspect is wanted for vandalizing approximately 30 vehicles in Koreatown. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the vandalism occurred on Monday between noon and 3 p.m. in the area of 4th Street to 7th Street and Westmoreland Boulevard to Virgil Avenue.  Suspected DUI crash leaves 2 dead on 5 Freeway Witnesses say that the man was bashing in windows and denting the bodies of the vehicles with a yellow crowbar. Video from the scene captured by KTLA shows a white Toyota SUV with a shattered back windshield.Another silver Chevy sedan had its rear driver side window completely smashed in; the vehicle owner had since covered the damage with what appeared to be a piece of cardboard, part of a garbage bag and tape. (KTLA)Video from the scene captured by KTLA shows a white Toyota SUV with a shattered back windshield.Another silver Chevy sedan had its rear driver side window completely smashed in; the vehicle owner had since covered the damage with what ap...

Daddy Yankee retires from reggaeton, devotes life to Christ

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:15:53 GMT

Daddy Yankee has retired from Reggaeton and will now devote his life to his faith. The singer made the announcement during the final show of his farewell tour, La Meta (The Goal), which took place at The Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Sunday. Due to the sold-out event, fans were also able to watch a live stream of the performance. La Meta is a part of his La Ultima Vuelta (The Last Round) tour. "My people, this day for me is the most important day of my life. And I want to share it with you because living a life of success is not the same as living a life with purpose," he told the audience as he held back tears. In 2004, the singer burst onto the scene with his single "Gasolina." The global hit brought Reggaeton worldwide and the Puerto Rican rapper and singer into the mainstream.From that success he was named The King of Reggaeton, however, he said all that success didn't fulfill him. Jamie Foxx makes 1st public appearance since health sc...