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Nearly $1.5M awarded to creative spaces in Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:34 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin Economic Development Department said nearly $1.5 million in funds was awarded to 65 local arts non-profit organizations through the Creative Space Assistance Program.According to a release, the program awarded grants between $5,000 and $50,000 to creative organizations and independent artists with commercial studio spaces facing displacement or new commercial leases at higher and unaffordable rates.“Austin’s creative organizations and independent artists are a cornerstone of our city’s identity,” states Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of the Economic Development Department. “These grants represent an investment in local creative organizations and professionals, who are susceptible to the increasing operational expenses within the city. Our team takes pride in providing essential funding to ensure that creatives can persist in their creative efforts that contribute to the well-being of our entire community.According to the city, 43% of grantees identif...

Hearing with law enforcement on Gillis shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:34 GMT

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Washington County Court met on the case of The People v. Monahan. The pre-trial hearing used visual aids as police who responded to the scene of the shooting on April 15, answered questions from the prosecution and defense.Monahan's Lead Council, Arthur Frost, asked all four witnesses if Miranda Rights were given at any time. None of the officers responded yes, but Kevin Monahan was on the phone with his attorney during the interactions with law enforcement.  Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! ”They have a right to be advised of their rights and to choose whether to knowingly and voluntarily waive them. The proof is what it is. I’m not going to elaborate on that," stated Frost.Body cam footage and 911 calls between Monahan and Public Safety will be checked after the hearing. “They’ll review them. Defense will make their submissions. We will respond and the court will render a decision," explained District Attorn...

Missouri health officials hope to reduce suicide rate among Black teens with 988 event

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Missouri is in the top ten states in the nation for its 988 call and text response, but a concern for federal and state health officials is the rapid rising suicide rate among Black teenagers. Officials stopped at Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis Thursday to recognize the one-year anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The hotline was created to help connect people with resources quickly during a time of need without having to remember a 10-digit phone number. Since going live last July, call volumes in Missouri have increased by 70%. The stop at one of the state's two Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) is part of a nationwide tour. State, local and federal suicide prevention leaders focused the even on the alarming rise in suicide rates.  ‘It didn’t seem real’: Friends reflect on loss of teens in fatal crash "From 2010 to 2020, the suicide rate rose 43% among Blacks," said Joseph Palm, U.S. Health and Human Services Regional Dir...

DeSantis’ Immigration Law May Affect Hurricane Cleanup in Florida

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:34 GMT

When Hurricane Idalia struck last week, Michael Burnett’s bayside home in Crystal River, Florida, was inundated with a noxious cocktail of stormwater and sewage from burst pipes that rose to his chest.“We lost everything we owned,” said Burnett, the manager of a gun shop. “The only saving grace was those guys who came to my house.”The “guys” are four men in the country illegally that he had hired to help sort through the muck, members of an immigrant workforce that in recent years has helped communities in Florida and other states clean up and rebuild after climate disasters, with thousands of such workers rushing in.But as this year’s hurricane season intensifies, they may be in shorter supply in Florida.In May, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law to discourage immigrants without legal status from living and working in the state. The law, which he has described as the country’s most aggressive crackdown, rejects out-of-state driver&#...

Shirtless smash-and-grab suspect caught on video identified by police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:34 GMT

A would-be smash-and-grab suspect, who got more than he bargained for when he attempted to rob a family-owned jewelry store in the San Gabriel Valley last week, has been identified, authorities announced on Thursday.  Surveillance cameras captured the suspect, now identified as 36-year-old Joshua Lee Simmons, as he was walking down Main Street in El Monte on Sept. 2 dressed in all black with a face mask and a cardboard box in hand. As the 36-year-old approaches Meza’s Jewelry store, he’s seen spraying bear repellent in the face of a 70-year-old man, one of the store’s owners, who was sitting just outside the shop.  That didn’t stop the 70-year-old from running inside his family’s jewelry store to fight back, his brother, niece and nephews all coming to his defense, struggling to restrain the intruder as he smashed the display case and attempted to grab whatever precious merchandise he could get his hands on.    Jewelry store owners speak out after wil...

Ventura County man faces up to life in prison for armed robbery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:34 GMT

A Ventura County man was sentenced to 42 years to life in prison for an armed robbery.Camarillo resident Keith Eric Cook, 35, was convicted by a jury of felony robbery with personal use of a firearm, false imprisonment, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The verdict marked Cook’s third robbery-related conviction, according to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.On Nov. 27, 2021, Cook and another suspect, Jason Hoyland, 46, entered a smoke shop in Ventura while armed. Cook was carrying a pistol, while Hoyland had a replica firearm, officials said. Southern California man survives days trapped in ravine after crash Once inside, the store owner was bound with zip ties and ordered to sit down. The two suspects took around $1,900 in cash and some merchandise from the store. The men hopped into a getaway vehicle and fled the area.The store owner called the police and provided a description of the getaway car. Ventura police officers located the v...

Did a social media stunt lead to this teen's death?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:34 GMT

The maker of an extremely spicy tortilla chip sold as the One Chip Challenge and popularized as a dare on social media is pulling the product after the family of a Massachusetts teenager blamed the stunt for his death.The cause of Harris Wolobah's death last Friday hasn't been determined and an autopsy was still pending as of Thursday, but the 14-year-old's family blames the challenge. Since his death, the Texas-based manufacturer, Paqui, has asked retailers to stop selling the individually wrapped chips — a step 7-Eleven has already taken.The One Chip Challenge chip sells for about $10 and comes wrapped in a sealed foil pouch that is enclosed in a coffin-shaped cardboard box. The package warns that the chip is made for the “vengeful pleasure of intense heat and pain,” is intended for adults and should be kept out of reach of children.Paqui, a subsidiary of The Hershey Company, said in a statement posted on its website Thursday that it was “deeply saddened by the death” of Wolobah.“...

1 Hurt in 2-Car Accident on Polk Street [San Francisco, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:34 GMT

One Injured in 2-Vehicle Collision on Turk StreetSAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 7, 2023) – Tuesday night, one victim sustained injuries in a 2-car accident on Polk Street.Authorities responded to the scene around 10:00 p.m., near Turk Street on August 17th.Per reports, a Cruise car was entering the intersection on a green light when it was hit by a fire-truck that was changing lanes.According to the San Francisco Police Department, the firetruck was in “Code 3” emergency mode, which means the emergency lights and siren were active.Paramedics arrived and transported one victim who was inside the Cruise car to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Although, police have not yet released their identity.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. At this time, San Francisco police continue to investigate the collision and will release updates once available.When operating a vehicle, you must maintain focus on the ro...

Three Hurt in Two-Vehicle Collision on Railroad Avenue [Santa Maria, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:34 GMT

Traffic Crash near Taylor Street Left 3 People HospitalizedSANTA MARIA, CA (September 7, 2023) – Late Wednesday evening, a two-vehicle collision on Railroad Avenue left three people injured.The collision was reported shortly before 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Taylor Street.Upon officers’ arrival, they located two passengers inside each vehicle and one other ejected due to the impact of the collision.Eventually, the Santa Maria Fire Department and American Medical units responded and rushed all three patients to local hospitals.At this time, the identities of those involved in the crash remained undisclosed to the public. The Santa Maria Police Department Traffic Unit and CSI are leading the investigation.Anyone with additional information regarding the Railroad Avenue two-vehicle collision is encouraged to contact local authorities immediately.One small driving mistake can lead to a traffic collision. That is why it is important to always keep your at...

Human remains found on Alameda shoreline ID'd, murder suspect arrested

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:34 GMT

ALAMEDA, Calif. (KRON) -- "In my 25 years as a police officer, I have never seen anything as disturbing as this," Alameda Police Chief Nishant Joshi said.Two months after a woman's remains were found along the shoreline of Bay Farm Island in Alameda, police said they made a major break in the case. A coroner identified the woman as Rachel Buckner, 27, of Pleasanton, investigators told KRON4 Thursday.Her remains were found by a citizen who was walking along the shoreline near the Bay Farm Island bridge on July 20. Investigators discovered that the victim's body had been dismembered and dumped on Bay Farm Island. Hayward police shoot, kill man allegedly armed with BB gun Alameda Police Sgt. Spencer Mountain said, "This one is pretty brutal. I have never had a dismemberment case.""Our investigators notified the FBI, U.S. Marshalls, the District Attorney's Office and Pleasanton PD to track down the suspect," Chief Joshi said. Buckner was never reported as missing in Alameda County. Po...