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Montana transgender lawmaker silenced again, backers protest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:02 GMT

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republicans persisted in forbidding Democratic transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from participating in debate for a second week and her supporters brought the House session to a halt Monday — chanting “Let her speak!” from the gallery before they were escorted out.Zephyr defiantly hoisted her microphone into the air as her supporters interrupted proceedings for nearly half an hour in protest of Republicans denying her requests to speak on a proposal that would restrict when children can change the names and pronouns they use in school and require parental consent.The interruption — hours after supporters rallied on the Capitol steps — was the latest development in a standoff over Zephyr’s remarks against lawmakers who support a ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Zephyr, a first-term Democrat from Missoula, hasn’t spoken on the Statehouse floor since last Tuesday when she told Republican colleagues they would have “blood on their hands” if the...

Police investigate after man injured in North York shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:02 GMT

Toronto police say a man has been taken to hospital with injuries after a shooting in North York on Monday night.Police were called to the Jane Street and Yorkwoods Gate area for reports of multiple gunshots.When officers arrived they located a man suffering from a gunshot wound.The extent of his injuries is not known and there’s currently no suspect information.More to comeSHOOTING: (UPDATE)Jane St & Yorkwoods Gt– police o/s– confirmed shooting– officers located a man with a gunshot wound– @TorontoMedics o/s – taking patient to hospital w/ injuries– ongoing investigation– any info call police 416-808-2222#GO910944^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) April 25, 2023

CPD: 14-year-old girl missing from East Side neighborhood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:02 GMT

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding an at-risk missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen in the City's East Side neighborhood.Mackenzie Wychocki, 14.Police said Mackenzie Wychocki was last seen around 1 p.m. Monday in the 3500 block of East 114th Street. She is in possession of a Ventra fare card, which was last used on a 30 South Chicago CTA Bus. Wychoki was last seen wearing light pink framed glasses, a black hoodie with a red heart design in the front, black dress pants with white pinstripes, white gym shoes with rainbow accents, and carrying a gray and blue bookbag.According to police, she frequents the area of 106th Street and Avenue B.If you or someone you know sees or finds Wychocki, CPD encourages you to call 911, or the Area two Special Victims Unit at 312-747-8274.

After chilly weekend, seasonally normal temps return mid-late week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:02 GMT

FIRST, THE MONDAY WEATHER HEADLINES---WHAT A TEMP TURNAROUND WE'VE SEEN THIS MONTH—April 2023, on a week ago running more than 10-degrees warmer than the same period a year ago, has lost that edge. April 2023, given the chill of recent days—including the just completed weekend which came in more than 21-deg cooler than last weekend---has now fallen 1-deg behind a year ago.---While STILL POSTING A 4.6-DEG SURPLUS and having recorded 14 of its opening 24 days ABOVE NORMAL, the recent chill has taken its toll on the April 2023 Chicago temp average.--AND another chilly few days lie ahead. In fact, A FREEZE WATCH HAS ALREADY BEEN ISSUED for much of the Chicago area Tuesday night and Wed morning. And WITH TEMPS in the mid 20s by morning within 4,000 ft. of the surface, showers predicted to ride into the area may well be mixed with some snowflakes over at least part of the metro area.--It's even possible some snow could temporarily stick on colder outdoor surfaces, particularly in northern...

Prosecutor: Proud Boys viewed themselves as 'Trump's army'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:02 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ready for “all-out war,” leaders of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group viewed themselves as foot soldiers fighting for Donald Trump as the former president clung to power after the 2020 election, a prosecutor said Monday at the close of a historic trial over the U.S. Capitol insurrection.After more than three months of testimony, jurors began hearing attorneys' closing arguments in the seditious conspiracy case accusing Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio and four lieutenants of plotting to forcibly stop the transfer of power from Trump to President Joe Biden. The Proud Boys were “lined up behind Donald Trump and willing to commit violence on his behalf," prosecutor Conor Mulroe told jurors. “These defendants saw themselves as Donald Trump's army, fighting to keep their preferred leader in power no matter what the law or the courts had to say about it." The prosecution's words underscore how the Justice Department has worked throughout the trial to li...

Toddler killed, woman injured after crash causes explosion at Kansas gas station

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:02 GMT

DERBY, Kan. (KSNW) -- A 3-year-old girl is dead and a woman seriously injured after a fiery car crash at a gas station in Derby, Kansas. According to the City of Derby Police Chief Robert Lee, a vehicle left the roadway and entered the parking lot of a QuikTrip at around 5:30 p.m. Monday night.The car, driven by an unidentified man, collided with another vehicle that was being filled with gas. Dad, 10-year-old daughter drown after being swept away at Florida beach "When the collision occurred between that vehicle that left Meadowlark and the vehicle pumping gas, the gas pumped was knocked over," Lee told local media. "There was a significant explosion."A photo shared by the City of Derby shows flames and black smoke rising from behind the gas station's sign. 3-year-old killed, adult injured in fire at Derby QuikTrip (KSN Photo)3-year-old killed, adult injured in fire at Derby QuikTrip (KSN Photo)3-year-old killed, adult injured in fire at Derby QuikTrip (KSN Photo)3-year-old kill...

What a temp turnaround we've seen this month!

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:02 GMT

April 2023: a week ago temps were running more than 10-degrees warmer than the same period a year ago, and we’ve lost that edge. April 2023, given the chill of recent days—including the just completed weekend which came in more than 21-degrees cooler than last weekend—has now fallen 1-degrees behind a year ago.While still posting a 4.6-degree surplus and having recorded 14 of its opening 24 days above normal, the recent chill has taken its toll on the April 2023 Chicago temp average.Another chilly few days lie ahead. In fact, A FREEZE WATCH HAS ALREADY BEEN ISSUED for much of the Chicago area Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. With temperatures in the mid 20s by morning within 4,000 ft. of the surface, showers predicted to ride into the area may well be mixed with some snowflakes over at least part of the metro area.It’s even possible some snow could temporarily stick on colder outdoor surfaces, particularly in northern counties, in the hours toward and just after daybreak Tuesday...

Experimental water release to continue Lake Mead rise

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:02 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A large release of water from Lake Powell began Monday morning, sending water on a two-day journey through the Grand Canyon - where it will help restore sandbars and beaches while moving sediment downriver - to Nevada's Lake Mead.Monday's water release from the Glen Canyon Dam is known as a High Flow Experiment (HFE) by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with Reclamation to ensure people using the Colorado River in the canyons know a surge of water is on the way.The last time Reclamation conducted an HFE was in November 2018 and has been doing them sporadically since 1996. Lake Powell, much like Lake Mead, has seen its water level rise and subside over the years, but the last time it was full was the summer of 1983. That summer, Reclamation released more than 100,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) to lower the reservoir and help the downriver canyons. Lake Mead and Lake Powell are swelling. Here’s what that means for the wat...

Family wants answers after 25-year-old mother found dead in Bell County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:02 GMT

BELL COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The family of a woman who went missing on 6th Street is searching for answers after she was found dead nearly 80 miles away.Bell County Sheriff's Department deputies responded Friday morning to a report of a dead person in a ditch near the 1300 block of Berger Road, which is north of Temple, according to BCSO.Investigators identified the person as 25-year-old Tiera Strand – who was listed as a missing person out of Austin. She was last seen on Sunday, April 16, near the 400 block of E. 6th Street in Austin, according to officials.The cause and manner of death are unknown – pending a determination from the medical examiner, officials said.Tiera and her daughter-provided by family"We all grew up like sisters," said Tiera's cousin Jessica Williams as she scrolled through photos. "That's my favorite one. She loved to plan her makeup. She loved doing her hair."Jessica Williams and Chandra White, both cousins, told KXAN Tiera's 6 year old daughter has been ask...

With appeal looming, MN judge puts handgun permits for 18 to 20-year-olds on hold

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:02 GMT

A federal ruling that made gun carry permits accessible to 18- to 20-year-olds in Minnesota is on hold for at least a month and potentially longer.U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez sided Monday with state lawyers who sought to hold off on permits until a likely appeal is settled. The Department of Public Safety and some county sheriffs are fighting an earlier Menendez ruling that the age restriction on concealed carry permits is unconstitutional.Attorney General Keith Ellison, a DFLer, has said he would appeal the March ruling that determined the age limit to be a violation of the Second Amendment. Minnesota law has restricted the permits to adults 21 and older who met other qualification standards.In her latest order, the judge wrote that requiring sheriffs to issue permits to valid applicants could create problems if the underlying ruling is overturned on appeal.“If no stay is entered, various county sheriffs will likely begin issuing permits to individuals between 18 and 21 ...