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Police identify victim, search for suspect of south Austin December hit-and-run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department has identified a man who was killed in a south Austin hit-and-run in December and is asking for the public's help identifying the suspect involved. It happened just after 2 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 in the eastbound lanes of the 900 block of West Ben White service road. Previous story: Police investigating fatal hit-and-run on Ben White service road The victim, identified by APD as Nelson Anderson, 20, was hit by a vehicle, and the driver of the vehicle did not stop to help, police said. Anderson was taken to a hospital, where he died. Police said the suspect vehicle is either a Toyota or a Pontiac, and it's red in color. Anyone with details on the driver or vehicle description should call the Highway Investigation Tip Line at (512) 974-8111. You can submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling (512) 472-8477.

Shafer's Homestead & Mercantile opening in Cobleskill

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

COBLESKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Kari Shafer started Shafer's Homestead in 2018 selling fresh produce at the end of her driveway in Cobleskill. Now she's opening a store and adding "Mercantile" to the name. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The homestead covers the fresh produce that she sells. "If people can't afford it and they need it, they can take it," said Shafer, "We try to price everything really low so that people can afford fresh vegetables, garlic and eggs for their family."The mercantile covers the different crafts, thrift flips and handcrafted soy wax candles that Shafer makes herself. She also has home décor, blankets, pillows, knick knacks, Dixie Belle Paint, Iron Orchid Designs products such as transfers, stamps, and molds, and house plants. ‘Paint,’ Owen Wilson film shot in Saratoga, now in theaters Shafer's Homestead & Mercantile soy wax candles (photo courtesy: Kari Shafer)Shafer's Homestead & Mercantile soy ...

Lawsuit involving sexual assault allegations filed against St. Lawrence University

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) -- St. Lawrence University has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit regarding an alleged sexual assault. On Wednesday, April 5, Wigdor LLP, a law firm in New York City, filed a lawsuit against St. Lawrence University regarding an alleged sexual assault involving two of the university's employees in April 2022. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The lawsuit alleges that the petitioner, an employee of the university, told St. Lawrence University officials that they were sexually assaulted by another employee of the university. The lead attorney claims the university has not investigated the incident and the involved party continues to be employed by the university.Wigdor LLP released the following statement:“No female employee should be forced to work for an employer who fails to protect her from sexual violence. We look forward to holding St. Lawrence responsible for its failure to protect our client from ...

Clerk lucky to be alive after brutal gas station robbery in Fenton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

FENTON, Mo. - A man who robbed a gas station and whom police believe is armed and dangerous has now been found and taken into custody in Jefferson County, Thursday evening.A store clerk in Fenton spoke out about the brutal attack by the suspect during an armed robbery and said she is lucky to be alive.Amy Anderson, 35, suffered from a head injury, a broken arm, and multiple stitches to her head, lip, and eye. She said it was hard for her to walk.Anderson worked at Phillips 66 on South Highway Drive in Fenton, where the suspect robbed her at gunpoint last Saturday. Top Story: Fenton clerk recounts terrifying gunpoint robbery and assault “All I could see is a pool of blood on my head. I kept screaming," Anderson said. "He asks for some headphones. I got the key and went down to get them, and the next thing I knew, I got hit really hard on the head about four or five times. All I remember is screaming."When the officers from the St. Louis County Police Department arrived to investiga...

Victims identified as tornado cleanup continues in Missouri

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

GLENALLEN, Mo. - Bulldozers were clearing debris through tornado-damaged communities in Glenallen and Marble Hill on Thursday. A deadly twister roared through parts of Bollinger County during the early morning hours on Wednesday.“It’s by far one of the worst tornadoes I’ve ever seen,” said Joe Westervelt, a Glenallen resident.Wind speed peaked at an estimated 130 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Nearly 100 homes were either damaged or destroyed.“It’s the most scared I’ve ever been in my life,” said Chris Masters. “I just prayed to God. When it was over, my kid and my wife were still with me.” Top Story: Fenton clerk recounts terrifying gunpoint robbery and assault The tornado took five lives. The Bollinger County Sheriff's Office asked for prayers for the victims’ families and all those affected by the tornado.The victims were identified as 37-year-old Jimmy Skaggs, 57-year-old Susan Sullivan, 16-year-old Destinee Keonig, 62-year-old Glenn Burks, and 18-y...

Hitchhiker nearly carjacks man, steals different car in Fairview Heights

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. - A hitchhiker nearly carjacked a man who picked him up in Fairview Heights, then proceeded to steal another person's car before his arrest Thursday morning. Kemoudrey Mosley, 22, is behind bars on four felony charges in the investigation. Trending: Cardinals selling $9 tickets in one-day flash sale Friday Investigators say a driver picked up a hitchhiker, later identified as Mosley, around 1 a.m. near Lincoln Trail and Bunkum Road. Shortly after that, the hitchhiker tried to steal the vehicle, though the driver successfully fought him off and notified police. The suspect ran away from the scene after a brief encounter. Nearly an hour later, an officer was driving around a Circle K gas station searching for the suspect when he noticed an altercation at one of the pumps. There was a struggle between two people that the officer suspected as a carjacking in progress. Before police could break up the situation, Mosley took over the car and drove westbound on St...

St. Louis trans youth supporters vow to keep fighting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS - As lawmakers in the Missouri House wait to debate legislation involving the transgender community on Thursday, a pair of big moves are being made in Washington, D.C., in favor of trans youth.As a way to support transgender kids and other people affected by the Missouri Attorney General's lawsuit against the Pediatric Transgender Center at Children's Hospital, members of the St. Louis community read messages of gratitude."This is kind of an unprecedented moment that we're in right now. The attacks on children are something I've never seen before," said Micah Ballard, community center manager for Metro Trans Umbrella Group. Top Story: Fenton clerk recounts terrifying gunpoint robbery and assault As a show of support during a turbulent time, parents and families of transgender kids made notes as a daily reminder of appreciation."They were incredibly appreciative. I got the sweetest message from them, along with a picture of everybody holding it because it's over 100 feet ...

Menacing moose moves into courtyard at Steamboat Springs apartment complex, causing concern for some residents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The center courtyard at Mountain Village Apartments is normally a place where residents can walk their dogs or visit with neighbors as they make their way to the parking areas. That was before a moose moved into the area for a few days last week.One resident in the apartments said the moose has been lunging at people as they make their way through the courtyard, causing concern because the pathways that crisscross the area are frequently used by residents, children and pet owners.The resident reported that several neighbors had even reached out to the Steamboat Springs Police Department’s dispatch but were told there was little that could be done.“We understand this is moose territory and the ski mountain has made life hard for them especially during this heavy winter,” the resident wrote in an email to the Steamboat Pilot & Today on Friday, March 31. “But for the moose to linger like this has been nerve-racking.”Read more at our partner, the Glenwood Springs...

Denver pedestrian seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash; police searching for driver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

A pedestrian in northwest Denver suffered serious injuries from a hit-and-run crash early Friday, and police were investigating.A driver whose vehicle hit the pedestrian in the 4700 block of North Federal Boulevard left the scene of the crash, Denver police said on Twitter. The aftermath of the crash may cause traffic delays in that area, police said.No other information was released.#HeadsUp: Officers are investigating a crash in the 4700 block N. Federal Blvd. involving a motorist that collided with a pedestrian, resulting in serious injury. The motorist left the scene of the crash. Expect delays in the area. pic.twitter.com/RXyGJ9990z— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) April 7, 2023Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.Related ArticlesColorado News | Denver International Airport ranks third in the world — again — for passenger traffic Colorado News | Interstate 70 westbound lanes reopen after crash near Denv...

These Avalanche players scored 40 or more goals in a season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

Mikko Rantanen joined an exclusive club in 2023 after he registered his 40th goal of the season on Feb. 27 in a win over Vegas. He joined an even more exclusive on on Thursday after notching his 50th in a win over the Sharks.He is just the fourth Avalanche player to have scored at least 40 goals in a season since the franchise moved to Denver in 1995. It has been done seven times in team history.Here’s a look at the other six times it happened:1. Joe Sakic — 54 (2000-01)Super Joe lived up to every bit of his moniker this season as he led Colorado to the best record in the league in the regular season before capturing the franchise’s second Stanley Cup in the playoffs. He also had 64 assists to finish with 118 points. The captain earned plenty of accolades, including the Hart Memorial Trophy, the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award.2. Mikko Rantanen — 52 (2022-23)Hot off the team winning its third Stanley Cup, the Moose stepped up to fill in for an A...