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'Died doing what he loved': Dozens rally in honor of APD officer killed in hostage situation

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:37:05 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Support continued to pour in for Austin Police Officer Jorge Pastore, who died in the line of duty during a hostage situation Saturday. PREVIOUS: 4 dead, including APD officer and suspect, in south Austin Pastore was shot during a SWAT operation attempting to free hostages in a south Austin home. He died from his injuries at Dell Seton Medical Center. Another officer was also shot, but in stable condition, according to APD.'Died doing what he loved'Sunday evening, dozens gathered outside Austin City Hall to honor the fallen officer.Officer Jorge Pastore was killed while trying to rescue two people being held hostage in Austin, Texas, police said. (KXAN Photos/Sarah Al-Shaikh)"Jorge and his family have given more than we can pay," said community advocate Cleo Petricek. President of the Austin Police Association Michael Bullock shed some light into the type of person Pastore was. "Pastore had incredible love for his police family and a passion for this profession," B...

Dallas sends Wild off to Sweden with 8-3 loss, three-game losing streak

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:37:05 GMT

Riding a four-game losing streak early this month, the Wild fell behind the surging New York Rangers by three goals at Xcel Energy Center before rallying for a 5-4, shootout victory.And when they opened a three-game trip through New York with a 4-2 victory over the Islanders, it looked as if the Wild might have solved their problems.But it didn’t last long.Dallas scored on 5 of 8 power-play chances, the most ever surrendered by the Wild in a single game, to beat Minnesota 8-3 on Sunday at Xcel Energy Center, the Wild’s third straight loss, and the worst of what already has been a long season.“You know, we felt good a couple of games ago,” veteran wing Marcus Foligno said. “And now we’re kinda right back where it was.”Dallas took a quick 2-0 lead on a power-play goal by Joe Pavelski and a short-handed goal by Radek Faksa, and while Minnesota pulled within 2-1 and 3-2 on first-period goals by Brandon Duhaime and Vinni Lettieri, it never appeared the Wild were actually in it because th...

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society overfilled with dogs

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:37:05 GMT

MENANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society is overwhelmed with dogs. At this time, the shelter can no longer accept animals from the public.CEO, Ashley Jeffrey Bouck, says a continued influx of animals from municipalities has put them in another tough spot. "Our Capital Region community came out in force over the summer when we were at this point. Many people opened up their homes and adopted, fostered, or donated. We are putting out the call for help once again." Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! There are currently 124 dogs at the shelter, not counting the 22 additional dogs in the care of foster families. Along with a "name-your-adoption-fee" promotion and donations, there are other ways to ease the burden."If you can’t adopt right now, think about maybe fostering. How great would it be to have an animal home for the holidays and for them to experience a holiday in a home versus our shelter," described Bouck. C...

Millstadt police bust accused 'fake cop'

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:37:05 GMT

MILLSTADT, Ill. – Police in Illinois say they’ve arrested someone impersonating law enforcement.Police shared that they’d been investigating and were able to stop a driver in a Ford Explorer with police equipment and fictitious plates. They said they took the driver into temporary custody and impounded the vehicle, and that the driver is in the process of facing charges.Millstadt police say the driver will face charges. We're still waiting to learn their name, what charges they'll face, or how long they were able to do this.Millstadt resident David Thornton said he’s surprised someone would think they could get away with this in a small town. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW "You got to have some guts to do that, that's pretty crazy...

Franklin County man says state trying to reclaim $16K in unemployment

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:37:05 GMT

WASHINGTON, Mo. – Missouri is still trying to collect unemployment funds handed out during the pandemic. This time, a man from Washington, Missouri, contacted FOX 2 to spotlight his problem, shared by so many others still trying to recover from the COVID crisis.David Wilmoth is in the same boat as tens of thousands of Missourians. The state is demanding he repay thousands of unemployment dollars paid to him during the COVID pandemic. In his case, the state is asking for $16,000.Money he doesn’t have.“Well, I called you. And other than that, I cried a little bit,” Wilmoth said. “I didn't do anything wrong; I didn't lie to anyone; I didn't misrepresent myself; I just did what they asked me to do.”Wilmoth said he was laid off during the pandemic and received unemployment. But in an unusual move, he said his former employer came back to the unemployment office a year later and told officials that he wasn’t laid off of the car salesman job but that he quit. Close Th...

Women’s basketball: CU Buffs rally past Oklahoma State to remain unbeaten

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:37:05 GMT

Fast breakWhy the Buffs won: They battled through three tough quarters and dominated the fourth quarter, 30-16, by hitting the glass and cranking up the defense. They forced five turnovers in the final quarter, while draining 10-of-14 shots on offense.Three stars:1. CU’s Jaylyn Sherrod: The Buffs’ senior point guard was sensational, especially late, finishing with 16 points, nine assists and five steals.2. OSU’s Anna Great Asi: CU didn’t have an answer for her all day, as she finished with 25 points, including 6-for-10 from 3-point range. She also had four assists and three rebounds.3. CU’s Quay Miller: She got going late, sparking the rally. She finished with 13 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and two assists.Up next: Colorado will visit SMU on Saturday at 7 p.m. MT in its first true road game of the season.As good as the Colorado women’s basketball team was last year, there were a few times when the going would get tough and the Buffaloes wouldn’t.On Sunday, when it got tougher, s...

10 Freeway closure to impact thousands of commuters

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:37:05 GMT

Mayor Bass along with officials from the Los Angeles Unified School District, the Department of Transportation, Metro and the L.A. Fire Department updated the public Sunday on the massive fire that has indefinitely closed the 10 Freeway in downtown L.A. Officials said that they wanted to prepare the public for significant delays in the coming days weeks as all lanes within a two mile stretch of the I-10 downtown are closed until further notice. The blaze was first reported around 12:30 a.m. Saturday morning in a storage yard near East 14th and Alameda streets. Flames quickly spread to a neighboring storage yard and eventually engulfed the freeway overpass above. The fire was so hot that it melted some of the freeway’s steel guardrails and concrete pillars, fire officials said. It eventually spread to eight acres before being contained. Gov. Newsom declared a local state of emergency on Saturday, and on Sunday, it was announced that the freeway would remain closed...

Tim Scott suspends 2024 GOP primary bid

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:37:05 GMT

Republican presidential contender Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has dropped out of the 2024 GOP primary, the latest high-profile exit from the race.  Scott made the announcement on Fox News' "Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy," the host himself a former Republican South Carolina congressman who wrote a book with Scott."I love America more today than I did on May 22nd, but when I go back to Iowa, it will not be as a presidential candidate. I am suspending my campaign," Scott told Gowdy. "I think the voters who are the most remarkable people on the planet have been really clear that they're telling me, Not now, Tim."Scott's campaign sent a fundraising email just minutes before he made his announcement giving donors what it called "one last chance to donate this weekend and help Tim reach his campaign goal."Scott launched his candidacy in May 2022, and was the second South Carolinian after former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley to run for the White House on the Republican side. He cam...

Mayor Bass, Gov. Newsom address freeway fire, investigation

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:37:05 GMT

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass held a joint news conference Sunday regarding the fire that destroyed part of the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles.The blaze was first reported around 12:30 a.m. Saturday morning in a storage yard near East 14th and Alameda streets. Flames quickly spread to a neighboring storage yard and eventually engulfed the freeway overpass above.The fire was so hot that it melted some of the freeway's steel guardrails and concrete pillars, fire officials said. It eventually spread to eight acres before being contained.No homes were affected as the area is largely industrial but the traffic impacts are severe for thousands of commuters, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass said. Abatement company beginning remediation process at historic Tustin hangar Gov. Newsom declared a local state of emergency Saturday, and on Sunday, it was announced that the freeway would remain closed until further notice. Mayor Bass noted that the structural damage s...

Photos: Massive fire torches section of 10 Freeway in downtown L.A.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:37:05 GMT

A large fire that broke out underneath the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday has led to the full closure of part of the highway and a state of emergency being issued. What caused the blaze remains under investigation, but the heat from the flames was so intense that it melted some of the steel guardrails and cement columns that hold up part of the overpass. Photos of the fire can be viewed below: The aftermath of a large fire that destroyed part of the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles on Nov. 11, 2023. The aftermath of a large fire that destroyed part of the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles on Nov. 11, 2023. The aftermath of a large fire that destroyed part of the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles on Nov. 11, 2023. The aftermath of a large fire that destroyed part of the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles on Nov. 11, 2023. (Caltrans)The aftermath of a large fire that destroyed part of the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles on Nov. 11, 2023. The aftermath of a large fire that destroyed part of t...