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Jan. 6 defendant who was arrested near Obamas' DC residence ordered held until trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:45 GMT

A man charged in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol and who was arrested late last month near former President Obama’s home will remain in jail until his trial after a federal magistrate judge ruled Wednesday that the suspect would pose a danger to the community if released. Taylor Taranto was arrested on June 29 and charged with four misdemeanors related to the Capitol riot. Law enforcement had been looking for Taranto, but they escalated their search on June 28 after he indicated on social media that he intended to enter the Obamas’ residence in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C. He was apprehended near the Obamas’ home, and officials say his van contained hundreds of rounds of ammunition, two firearms and a machete.In the most recent court filing on the case Wednesday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui said Taranto would pose a danger to the public if released, agreeing with prosecutors who listed what they claimed were examples of the his erratic beh...

Affidavit: Driver admitted to drinking before hitting woman, boat, house

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:45 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for July 12, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A deadly east Austin crash involved a car hitting both a boat and a home, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by KXAN. The crash left one person dead, and one arrested over the weekend. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: One dead, one arrested after vehicle-pedestrian crash in east Austin At approximately 11:15 p.m. Saturday, officers from the Austin Police Department responded to the 5400 block of Pecan Brook Drive for reports of a crash involving an SUV and a pedestrian. According to the affidavit, the SUV driver, identified as 27-year-old Marena Falcon-de la Rosa, hit a large boat on a trailer that was parked by the curb on the street. The affidavit said it was struck with enough force to leave a dent and push the trailer onto the sidewalk. Janicia Molina, 30, was standing next to the boat and was hit. She was dragged about 100 feet.Marena Falcon-de la Rosa (Austin Police Department Pho...

Piles of trash, furniture, appliances cleaned up from property on Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:45 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) --- A home in San Marcos that once had piles of items ranging from tires, appliances and clothing on its front lawn has since been cleaned up. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: ‘It’s a big worry’: Piles of items collected at property on Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone That's after two neighbors bought the property from the landowner and started clearing the garbage. This is what it looked like before the cleanup: Piles and piles of tires, appliances, clothing and more have accumulated outside a San Marcos home. (KXAN's Sarah Al-Shaikh)Piles and piles of tires, appliances, clothing and more have accumulated outside a San Marcos home. (KXAN's Sarah Al-Shaikh)Piles and piles of tires, appliances, clothing and more have accumulated outside a San Marcos home. (KXAN's Sarah Al-Shaikh)Piles and piles of tires, appliances, clothing and more have accumulated outside a San Marcos home. (Photo: Krista Pepau)The cleanup processKrista Pepau is one of the co-owners of this property. She...

Lousy Lynx defense results in worst result in franchise history, a 40-point home loss to Dallas Wings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:45 GMT

Using PG language, the Minnesota Lynx defense is leaving a lot to be desired. More apt would be a few adult, not-suitable-for-print words.That’s what happens when you set another franchise record of the wrong kind.The Lynx played as if they already were on their break for the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game, not playing their last game before it, falling 107-67 to Dallas in a Wednesday matinee at Target Center. It occurred before a season-high Camp Day crowd of 13,531, primarily shrilling youth clad in a rainbow of T-shirts representing YMCAs and other groups.The 40-point deficit is the most in 25 years of Lynx basketball, surpassing a 39-point loss to Sacramento on July 3, 2001.Minnesota’s 113-89 home loss to Las Vegas on Sunday was the most regulation points allowed in franchise history. For the first time since 2007, and second time in franchise history, the Lynx allowed their opponent to top the century mark.“There’s no excuse. I can’t really think of anything besides we’ve go...

Minnesota 36 overnight lane closures planned for next week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:45 GMT

Expect delays on Minnesota 36 next week, the Minnesota Department of Transportation says.Both directions of 36 between Interstate 694 in Oakdale and Hilton Trail in Pine Springs will be reduced to a single lane overnight from Sunday to Thursday.Closures will begin each night at 7 p.m. and extend through 5 a.m. the following morning.The closures are part of MnDOT’s preventative maintenance work.Related ArticlesLocal News | Expect I-94 closures this weekend due to Gold Line construction Local News | I-94 lane closures from Oakdale to St. Croix continue through fall Local News | MN 36-Fairview Avenue interchange in Roseville closed for next month Local News | Bloomington to Burnsville I-35W closure postponed Local News | St. Croix Rest Area on I-94 to close until mid-July

WATCH: Two pontoon boats swept over Corinth dam

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:45 GMT

CORINTH, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A reminder of how strong the river currents can be right now with the rising water levels. Two pontoon boats swept down the Hudson River and over the dam in Corinth on Tuesday night. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Saratoga County Sheriff's Department responded to reports of the boats floating down river, still attached to a dock. Deputies were able to contact the owner who told them a fallen tree knocked them loose.The Corinth Fire Department was called in for assistance. Unfortunately, due to the heavy currents, Chief Andy Kelley said there wasn't much they could do. He said that, at one point, the boats were swirling around in circles before ultimately going over the edge of the dam. Long Lake issues State of Emergency This is the same area of the Hudson in Corinth where a family was rescued last month while paddle boarding. The currents swelled at that time, too, though not as intense as t...

Saratoga Springs residents warned of potential traffic delays

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:45 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Residents and visitors of Saratoga Springs are advised to be mindful of traffic delays over the next few days. The Saratoga Race Course opens on Thursday, and large crowds are expected to gather for the Dave Matthews Band concerts on Friday and Saturday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Residents and visitors should also be mindful that there may be parking issues in the downtown area. The Saratoga Springs Police Department reminds everyone to drive safely.

North Queensbury firehouse celebrating 75 years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:45 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co. is celebrating 75 years of service to the greater Queensbury and Lake George region. On Saturday, July 22, the firehouse is hosting an open house to show off its facilities, and celebrate the people who keep its engines running."Come and see how your volunteer friends and neighbors have for 75 years responded thousands of times to those in need," the department wrote on Facebook. The firehouse is located at 2663 Ridge Road in the town of Queensbury, across the street from Cleverdale Road and the Cleverdale Country Store.The open house runs from noon to 4 p.m. on July 22. Festivities include a barbeque, ice cream, kids games, and demonstrations of some of the gear at the department. The North Queensbury department boasts several engines, as well as the equipment to make marine and off-road rescues.

New law restricts mandatory overtime for nurses

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:45 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--- New York State has strengthened a labor law that prohibits mandatory overtime for nurses.While nurses have always been vital for care, the pandemic further highlighted just how important they really are."Understandably, many of them worked lots of overtime because there was no choice. But lots of nurses started burning out. It’s a very tough profession— physically and emotionally, and we found people were leaving the nursing profession because of it,"It creates a reporting procedure for healthcare facilities to let us, the DOL, know that they are going to have to exceed their overtime requirements. It also gives the nurse, more protection and information on how they can protect their rights," said Roberta Reardon, New York State's Labor Commissioner.According to the State University of New York, the state is protected to face a shortage of almost 40,000 nurses by 2030.To help prevent more people from leaving their jobs, New York State passed a new law prohib...

Missouri warns Target's 'woke' merchandise may violate child protection laws

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:45 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri is among seven states that are asking Target to stop selling and marketing items associated with the store's 2023 Pride collection. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey writes that, "We’re putting them on notice."The letter signed by Republican attorney generals from Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and South Carolina to Target CEO Brian Cornell says that the products are potentially harmful to minors.The letter was sent on July 5, 2023. A press release from Bailey's office sent on July 12 warns that the "Woke merchandise may violate child protection laws." 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash The Associated Press reports that several state legislatures have introduced a record number of bills targeting LGBTQ+ individuals across the country. Some advocacy groups have criticized Target’s response — calling on the retailer to not back down to hate-filled backlash and reaffirm its support with the LGBTQ+ community.Pride m...