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Austin police say man shot and killed suspect who broke into his home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are investigating after they say a man was shot and killed after breaking into someone's northwest Austin home.Police say Ricardo Cortez, 55, broke into a home in the 10500 block of Foundation Road, just off FM 620, south of Anderson Mill Road. It happened around 11:43 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21.The preliminary investigation revealed Cortez broke into the bedroom, where the resident shot and killed him in self defense, according to police. The resident then immediately called 911.Cortez died "a short time later," according to police. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2023? The incident is being investigated as the city's 56th homicide of the year, the same number as this time last year, but down from 72 in 2021.

1-minute test can help millions of people who don't know they have prediabetes, CDC says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is rolling out a new campaign encouraging people to take a one-minute test to see if they are at risk of prediabetes."Prediabetes is just when a person's blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes," said Dr. Christopher Holliday, director of the Division of Diabetes Translation for the CDC.Experts said finding out if you are at risk of prediabetes is the first step to preventing or delaying a more serious problem."Prediabetes is a serious health condition that puts people at risk for other health conditions like type two diabetes, or heart attack and stroke," said Holliday, who helped spearhead the 'Do I Have Prediabetes?' campaign for the CDC."One in three U.S. adults has prediabetes and 81% of them don't know they have it. That amounts to about 98 million people," Holliday said. "Largely, prediabetes is asymptomatic. There are no signs or symptoms."The test aims to hel...

ARPA bolsters social work in Glens Falls region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:30 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A nonprofit helping at-risk youth. An effort to increase mental health training. A project set to chronicle homelessness in the greater Glens Falls region. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Those are just a few of the things getting bolstered by a new dose of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. On Tuesday, Warren County announced $1.1 million in new funds to nine programs and organizations across the county.“The unprecedented struggles that our youth are experiencing, such as trauma, mental health and substance use concerns, have significantly increased over the past three years,” said Jason McLaughlin, Executive Director of WAIT House, one of the programs getting ARPA aid. “In some cases that can be a matter of life or death. The ARPA funding that WAIT House has been approved for will help combat and reduce the strain on the substance use and mental health agencies in our community.” ‘Blessi...

Illinois woman dies in Rolla crash, toddler and infant also hurt

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:30 GMT

PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. - An Illinois woman died overnight in a Rolla crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. One toddler, one infant, and a 30-year-old man were also hurt in the crash. MSHP reports that Kasey M. Cloud, 27, of Decatur, died in the crash, which happened shortly after 1 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 44 in Rolla. Assessments rise for 97% of St. Louis County homeowners, but not county executive A crash report from MSHP states Cloud was driving a vehicle when she lost control. The vehicle struck a concrete barrier, then traveled off the right side and overturned multiple times. Investigators say Cloud was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. A man and the two young children also involved in the crash were sent to a hospital with various injuries. MSHP Troop I, which covered a portion of Mid-Missouri, is investigating the crash.

3 killed, 1 injured in rural Custer County shooting over suspected “property dispute”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:30 GMT

Three people were killed Monday and one person is in critical condition after a shooting in rural Custer County north of Westcliffe after a suspected “property dispute,” according to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies are searching for a man, Hanme K. Clark, in connection to the shooting; a shelter-in-place order was issued while they searched the area after the shooting, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post.Just before 1 p.m. Monday, deputies responded to a shots fired report on Rocky Ridge Road about eight miles northeast of Westcliffe.The shooting happened at 173 Rocky Ridge Road on the property line in a wooded area, the sheriff’s office said. Two men and two women were shot. Both men and one of the women died, and the other woman is in critical condition at a hospital but is expected to survive.Deputies and the Fremont County SWAT team searched the area, but the sheriff’s office lifted the shelter in place about 8 p.m.Clark w...

DOT Compliance Essentials for Trucking Companies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:30 GMT

The trucking industry is one of the most highly regulated industries in the nation. When a truck gets in an accident, it often results in injury or death. It can also result in danger to the community and the environment where the accident happens. According to Simplex, The Department of Transportation is in charge of enforcing laws pertaining to the trucking industry. If your company violates those laws, you may find yourself facing fees and even a shutdown. If you are a new trucking company, you will have a new entrant audit within your first year of operations. Passing the exam is essential to your company's survival. When you start a trucking company, you must register it as a business with your state. You must obtain a DOT number and purchase liability insurance. You must also document operations every step of the way.Vet Your Drivers CarefullyAny company is going to review a job applicant's resume and call their references.  A trucking company is legally require...

Cool temperatures, clear skies in store for Southern California on Thanksgiving Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:30 GMT

Gusty winds will continue to hit SoCal on Tuesday but are set to taper off in time for a pleasant Thanksgiving, weather officials said. According to KTLA 5 meteorologist Henry DiCarlo, Tuesday will be breezy for most of the area, but the worst of the winds are “behind us.” Wednesday will see temperatures increase as winds die down, but a cooling trend will move into the Southland by the evening. “Temperatures are going to cool back down to the average [on Thanksgiving] but today and tomorrow we are still warm and in spots, really windy,” DiCarlo said.   DUI suspected in crash that injured officers responding to pursuit on 57 Freeway; NB lanes closed The forecast for Thanksgiving Day will be “great,” DiCarlo added, with the heat and clouds subsiding for a cool, clear holiday. The cooling trend set to begin on Wednesday will last into the weekend, the National Weather Service said. “With...more cloud cover and a return to offshore flow, expect significant cooling in most areas on Th...

Steak, Salsa And Sweets: Three Reasons To Visit Redondo Beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:30 GMT

It’s a great time of year to visit Redondo Beach.  The air is cool and crisp, the crowds are down, you can see Catalina and the culinary scene is smoking. Here are three great reasons to make a trip to the South Bay any time.The new Cal Mex Cantina on the Redondo Beach Pier is a vibrant gastropub helmed by executive chef Samanta DeLeon, with expansive floor-to-ceiling ocean views and an outdoor patio in 3,600 square feet. The first-generation Mexican American chef previously at Las Brisas in Laguna Beach puts her own spin on classics like a birria grilled cheese on sourdough with broth for dipping and tinga flautas with chipotle chicken and a gruyère cheese blend. Standouts include the fire-roasted fresh chile relleno burrito that comes with either chicken or beef, but I’d get it with the oyster mushroom adobado. All the dishes are artfully and thoughtfully plated, like the head-on Camarones al Mojo de Ajo. There’s no shortage of great tacos and margaritas, like the prickly pear or ...

Man shot while walking to car from Oakland BART station

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:30 GMT

OAKLAND — A 54-year-old Hayward man was shot Monday afternoon as he walked to his car from the West Oakland BART station, authorities said.He was shot in the lower body and was in stable condition at a hospital.The shooting happened about 3:30 p.m. Monday in the area of Seventh and Center streets.Police said the man was walking to his car parked in the area when he heard numerous gunshots and people screaming. He then realized he had been shot.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Two arrested in Oakland shooting that killed mother of two who was struck by stray bullet Crime and Public Safety | Scare for Amazon driver kidnapped in East Bay by pair who smashed into work van Crime and Public Safety | Emotional Oakland court hearing sees pleas for mercy from murder victim’s family, then a life sentence Crime and Public Safety | Suit claims East Bay school district let coach keep teaching for years amid groping a...

George Kittle will be in his element when 49ers visit raucous Seattle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:30 GMT

SANTA CLARA — George Kittle likes things loud, boisterous and enthusiastic.So it’s no surprise the 49ers tight end is looking forward to Thanksgiving night in Seattle, where the 49ers (7-3) visit the Seahawks (6-4) at one of the most deafening venues in the NFL.“They absolutely hate us up there,” Kittle said following a 27-14 win over Tampa Bay Sunday. “What a great fan base to hate us. It’s going to be really fun.”Kittle prides himself on being a dominating blocker but has been at his explosive best as a receiver of late. He has caught 31 passes for 432 yards and two touchdowns in his last four games, including eight receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown against Tampa Bay.The previous week’s win over Jacksonville included a career-long 66-yard touchdown pass from Purdy that coach Kyle Shanahan described as “like a grenade out of a bunker.”There may be no slowing Kittle’s roll in Seattle, given that he has 13 recept...