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APD releases name of motorcyclist killed in Sunday crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:33:13 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police Wednesday released the name of the motorcyclist who died in a crash Sunday in southeast Austin. According to APD, Shane Donaway, 46, died at the scene of the crash in the 6600 block of South Pleasant Valley Road near William Cannon Drive. Austin Travis County-EMS posted that paramedics performed CPR on Donaway before he died. APD said the crash is being investigated as Austin's 67th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 70 fatalities for the year. As of September 24, 2022, 76 fatal crashes resulted in 78 deaths, according to APD. An investigation into Sunday's crash is still pending, APD said, and information may change. APD asked anyone with information should call the Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8111. Police also accept anonymous tips through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at 512-472-8477.

South Washington County Schools return to voters with smaller ask, more communication

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:33:13 GMT

A year after voters decisively rejected a historic $462 million bond request by a nearly two-to-one ratio, South Washington County school district officials are back with a smaller request based on community feedback.District officials on Nov. 7 will ask voters to approve a $200 million, two-question bond referendum to fund improvements at the schools. Voters also are being asked to increase the district’s current $2.8 million technology levy to $5 million.If passed, the measures would add about $10 a month, or $120 a year, to the property tax bill of a $409,000 house, the median value for homes in the district, according to district officials. The district includes all or parts of Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Afton, and Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships.The first question asks if voters would support a $160 million bond referendum for safety and security enhancements, expansions and renovation at secondary schools.The second question asks voters to support...

Comedian John Mulaney adds stop at Proctors, Troy show sold out

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:33:13 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Comedian John Mulaney is bringing his new stand-up comedy tour “John Mulaney in Concert" to the Capital Region. While the Troy and Kingston shows have already been announced, Mulaney has added a new date for Proctors Theatre in Schenectady. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Proctors show is set for November 5 at 7 p.m. The Kingston show is set for November 2 at the Ulster Performing Arts Center, and the Troy show is set for November 4 at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.Proctors expects the ticket demand for the show to be high. There is a limit of six tickets per person. Before tickets went on sale to the general public, the Troy show had already sold out. Comedian John Mulaney to perform in Troy, Kingston The former “Saturday Night Live” writer is a two-time Emmy and Writers Guild of America award-winning actor, comedian, and writer. He has four stand-up specials on Netflix: “Baby J” (2023), “Kid...

Vermonter charged with child-aggravated sexual assault

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:33:13 GMT

PITTSFORD, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Pittsford, Vermont man was arrested on Wednesday and is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child. Michael Blaisdell, 36, has been under investigation since Sunday, September 17. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Sunday, September 17, Vermont State Police Detectives (VSPD) and investigators from the Vermont Department of Children and Families (DCF) started investigating alleged sexual assault against two children. Police say the assault(s) had been happening over the last five years.On Wednesday, VSPD and DCF arrested Blaisdell in the investigation. He is held at the Marble Valley Correctional Facility without bail and will appear in Rutland Superior Court on Thursday at 12:30 p.m.

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Would You Be Upset If Only The Man's Name Was On A Couples Invite?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:33:13 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Carolyn and it's about the way an invitation was addressed to her and her husband. Here's her email:  Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. My husband and I were invited to a big 25th anniversary party...very upscale. However, I am really upset about the way the invitation was addressed: It came to Mr. Bob Kendell (not our real last name) and guest. Now we have been friends with the couple celebrating for 20 years or more. They've only ever known us as a couple. We have spent lots of time together as friends...the four of us. I am so upset about the way that invitation was addressed. I don't think we should go to the party, I don't think we should send a gift. I'm not even sure that we should even consider them friends anymore. My husband says I'm overreacting. Don't you think this is incredibly wrong? We'll be listening. Thanks so much. CarolynWell, I under...

Police investigating several shootings in matter of hours in St. Louis City

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:33:13 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Multiple shootings in the city of St. Louis in only a matter of hours left one person dead and four others hurt. Three of the shootings happened less than two hours apart, but it appears there are no connections between any of the crimes. So far, no arrests have been made. The first of the three was a double shooting on Osage at South Broadway in the Dutchtown neighborhood of south St. Louis. Police rushed there just before 4:15 p.m.Authorities tell FOX 2 that an 18-year-old male was shot in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 32-year-old man was also shot. He suffered what investigators said was an "undescribed" gunshot wound and arrived at a hospital, possibly in a private vehicle. He was conscious and breathing.Homicide detectives are handling the case. Mass exodus of KDHX volunteer DJs; At least 10 fired, others quit The second shooting went down at about 8:45 p.m. That one happened on the 3900 block of Greer in the Greater Ville neighborhood of north ...

Emergency crews responding to overturned car on I-44 WB

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:33:13 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Emergency crews are responding to a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 44.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter is flying over the area, located on I-44 westbound headed to I-270 NB in the Kirkwood area, where the car can be seen turned on its side. Mass exodus of KDHX volunteer DJs; At least 10 fired, others quit The cause of the crash has not yet been revealed, and so far, no injuries have been reported.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Scott Air Force Base hosting Career Showcase today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:33:13 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A talent show is giving veterans a new opportunity to express themselves through art.Wednesday night was the first night of the 'Veterans Association's Got Talent' event at the Jefferson Barracks in south county. It encourages soldiers to step into their creative side, through music, dance, art, and poetry.Organizers say this kind of expression and gatherings help decrease a trend of veteran suicide deaths."Sometimes you just can't say what you can sing, you just can't say what you can write, you just can't say what you can show," Occupational Therapist at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Danielle Cobbs. Mass exodus of KDHX volunteer DJs; At least 10 fired, others quit "There's a camaraderie between veterans that nobody else can really understand, and we get to have that when we are here," Mike Vassen of the Marine Corps explained.Saturday is the second and last night of the VA's got talent. The 'Artist and Creative Writer Showcase' starts at 11:00 a.m. At 12:30...

Jefferson City, Missouri hosting Public Safety Awards today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:33:13 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - 18 first responders are being honored Thursday for "heroic acts beyond the call of duty."Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe will present ten Missouri Medals of Valor to those who performed an act of exceptional courage to save a life. He'll also present nine Red, White, and Blue Heart Awards to first responders seriously or fatally injured in the line of duty. ‘Ice-cold bandits’ wanted in St. Louis County business break-in Six of those awards are being given posthumously.One of those honorees is fallen St. Louis firefighter Benjamin Polson. He died in the line of duty in January of last year, when the roof of a vacant home collapsed on him while he was searching for fire victims.

Missouri Supreme Court reviewing cases to potentially overturn three new laws

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:33:13 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Missouri Supreme Court is reviewing cases that could overturn three new laws across the state.On Wednesday, attorneys from St. Louis City asked the court to toss out a law requiring cities to cover the costs of damages when police officers are found liable in misconduct cases. The second case is over whether a law cracking down on homeless encampments is constitutional. Mass exodus of KDHX volunteer DJs; At least 10 fired, others quit The third case involves Kansas City.They allege voters were misled on an amendment forcing the city to spend more on its police department. Rulings have not yet been made on any of those cases.