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NBC News: Travis Scott will not be criminally charged in Astroworld concert deaths

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:09 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, a Texas grand jury determined rapper Travis Scott was not criminally responsible for the Nov. 5, 2021, Astroworld festival crowd crush that left 10 people dead and thousands more injured, NBC News reports.The Harris County grand jury weighed criminal charges against Scott and others related to fans' deaths, said District Attorney Kim Ogg, according to NBC.Scott's attorney, Kent Schaffer, said the rapper and his action have been inaccurately portrayed, adding Scott stopped the show three times and was unaware of the events as they unfolded."Today’s decision by the Harris County District Attorney confirms what we have known all along — that Travis Scott is not responsible for the AstroWorld tragedy," Schaffer said in a statement after the decision to NBC. "This is consistent with investigative reporting by numerous media outlets and federal and state government reports that have squarely placed the onus for event safety crises on organizers, operators and ...

Heat wave eases over the 4th of July weekend

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:09 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin hit 100° for the 14th time this summer on Thursday, though temperatures remained several degrees "cooler" than recent days. As the oppressive ridge of high pressure moves farther away and weakens, temperatures cool a bit further.A Heat Advisory expires at 7 p.m. in our eastern counties, though will be in effect again Friday in Fayette County. In these areas east of Austin, heat indices may reach 110°.As the highly-talked about "heat dome" continues to drift east and weaken, our temperatures will come down a bit and our atmosphere will become less hostile for storm development in the days to come. Afternoon highs stay just below 100° - closer to normal for this time of year - and low rain chances will return Sunday through the July 4th holiday. Although a few storms may develop, rain will not affect many plans as coverage appears quite limited.Summer Fan DriveOur Summer Fan Drive is underway! Please click here to find out how you can make an online donation an...

Man charged with manslaughter for White Bear Lake fire that killed mother

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:09 GMT

A man was charged Thursday with manslaughter and negligence for a townhome fire that killed his 79-year-old mother last month in White Bear Lake.Christian Thomas Dahm, 45, originally was charged with one felony count of starting a negligent fire that caused great bodily harm. The fire was May 14 blaze at his parent’s fourplex in the 2600 block of Aspen Court, just off Glen Oaks Avenue and County Road D.Christian Thomas Dahm (Courtesy of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office)Firefighters located Dahm’s mother, Patricia Dahm, inside her townhome unit in critical condition. She died four days later in the burn unit at Regions Hospital, according to Thursday’s charges.Patricia Dahm taught in the White Bear Lake Area School District for 34 years, according to her obituary. In addition to her son, she is survived by her husband of 54 years, Les, and four grandchildren.Earlier this month, Christian Dahm was sentenced to five years in prison for violating his probation relating to ...

New indoor firearms training facility in Schenectady

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:09 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Schenectady Police Department unveiled, on Thursday, a new state-of-the-art indoor firearms training facility. The department also announced medics are now embedded with its S.W.A.T. team.Sergeant Zachary Weakly is in charge of training officers. He says having the on-site, multi-use tactical range means they can more easily train officers.“This gives us an area where we can conduct reality based training, not even with firearms,” Weakly said. Police Chief Eric Clifford says it will enhance the de-escalation training they already conduct, which includes Brazilian jiu jitsu.Weakly says they’ve incorporated jiu jitsu training just in the last 6 months and estimates about 40 percent of officers voluntarily participate in it. He says part of their de-escalation training teaches officers to create discretionary time so they can pre-plan before responding to a call. That time can be used to call in outside resources and get others on the scene, w...

Gas line construction impacts Saratoga businesses

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:09 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The chorus of construction noises and the aroma of hot tar fills the air in downtown Saratoga Springs. The work is being done by National Grid who is upgrading an underground gas line.The necessary roadwork is taking up a lane of traffic on the commercial street which has caused a tricky situation for delivery drivers. Work on the gas line also affected food shops. MORE NEWS from NEWS10Business owners we spoke to who didn't want to appear on camera, saying that the noise and smell has some customers losing their appetite for outdoor dining. Heidi Owen West agrees. The downtown business board member who owns three clothing shops on Broadway, told NEWS 10 that her businesses have seen a downtick.“The communication really was dropped especially for the businesses and the small businesses on each day we come up here we don't know if we're gonna have access to our businesses or not, or that street will be closed or opened or dug up” she said. O...

Non-compete agreements may soon be banned in NY

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:09 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Experts say about one in five Americans in the workforce are bound by a non-compete agreement. Many of those workers earning less than $40,000 per year. But a new bill that awaits the Governor’s signature could remove all non-compete agreements (also known as restrictive agreements) across the state. When the agreements were first created, they were used mostly in the private equity and finance area, but now it’s common across many fields, according to Employment and Labor Attorney, Helen Rella. "What we typically see in restrictive covenant, non-compete agreements are conditions that say ‘after you leave the employment of the employer, that you will not work, either in the same field, or in the same area for certain period of time subsequent to the employment,'" she said. She said California has had non-compete prohibition for years and it's not surprising New York is following suit, "New York has enacted many pieces of legislation, rules and regulations tha...

St. Louis County man convicted of Steak 'N Shake armed robbery

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A federal jury convicted a Riverview, Missouri, man Wednesday for robbing a fast food restaurant where he once worked.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Jonathan Davis, 24, will be sentenced later this year for his crimes.The robbery happened around 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 23, 2021, at the Steak 'N Shake located in the 9500 block of Natural Bridge Road in Berkeley.Police and prosecutors said Davis entered the business, walked into the back office, pointed a gun at the owner, and demanded money. The owner later identified Davis as the robber. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Davis had worked at the Steak 'N Shake approximately two months prior to the robbery.Prosecutors said Davis...

Uber rolls out new service for teens in St. Louis

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Uber recently launched a new service in St. Louis designed for teenagers in need of rides. Uber now offers "teen accounts" in St. Louis. Parents and guardians can now invite their children to create a specialized account. This allows teens to request their own rides and ride without an adult. Uber is hopeful it will help families with busy schedules. ‘Sk8 Liborius’ church skate park burns down The service offers special safety features and is only for riders ages 13-17. Each teen with an account will have a unique pin number and will use it to make sure they are getting into the right car. There are also live trip tracking and audio-recording features. The teen accounts also offer access to Uber Eats and filters out food and drinks they are not old enough to purchase. “Teen accounts are built with transparency in mind so that there are no surprises for parents, teens, or drivers,” said Mariana Esteves, Product Manager at Uber. “We’re thrilled to offer this innovative ...

St. Louis area Independence Day weekend forecast

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Hot and humid weather continues on Friday with temperatures in the 90s and heat index values up to 110. A heat advisory will be in effect until 7 p.m. Friday with scattered showers and some storms.  Limit time outdoors and stay hydrated. More widespread rainfall expected on Saturday with accumulations around .50” possible. There is a chance of showers and storms on Sunday, but there will be dry time. Warm and humid this weekend with highs in the 90s on Saturday and 80s on Sunday. We have a slight chance of showers and storms around on Monday and Tuesday (Independence Day) with highs in the low 90s.

One of two “Brazen Bandits” sentenced to 27 years in prison for 10 armed bank robberies over three months

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:09 GMT

A Denver man was sentenced Tuesday to 27 years in prison for 10 armed robberies over three months.According to the plea agreement, between Jan. 6, 2021 and March 31, 2021, 39-year-old Jerome Bravo and his co-defendant Jonathan Gullette robbed 10 banks in Denver, Aurora and Arvada.Officials said Bravo, a Denver resident, and Gullete, a 24-year-old Aurora resident, robbed seven Denver banks, two in Aurora and one in Arvada.The two were nicknamed the “Brazen Bandits” for their risky tactics during the robberies, including vaulting counters, waving guns and taking the teller drawers from the banks, a Thursday news release stated.Bravo pleaded guilty in November, and was originally scheduled to be sentenced in February.According to the news release from the United States Attorney’s Office, the FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Denver Police Department, Aurora Police Department and Arvada Police Department investigated the case...