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Texas inmate dies while working in Huntsville heat

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:09:51 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video is KXAN's previous coverage of conditions in Texas prisons.AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- A 35-year-old inmate died of cardiac arrest Friday morning while mowing a field at the Goree Unit in Huntsville, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice confirmed Tuesday. Texas inmates ‘being cooked alive’ in heatwave with no air conditioning TDCJ identified the deceased inmate as Tommy McCullough from McKinney, Texas. McCullough's family is seeking more information as they raise concerns over the conditions during the summer heat."We received a call yesterday afternoon that he passed away due to a heat stroke because he was made to stay out mowing even with heat advisory and very minimal water," McCullough's sisters said. "If you have a loved one in the Texas prison system, please check on them."Senior Warden Cynthia Tilley described McCullough as a productive and well-behaved inmate, sister Melissa Neshyba said."[She said] he was a model inmate and was always willing t...

St. Paul man sentenced to 20 years for killing ex’s new boyfriend

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:09:51 GMT

A St. Paul man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend outside an apartment building in the city’s North End in 2021.Larry Rucker, 42, received his sentence from Ramsey County District Judge Kellie Charles in connection with the shooting death of 48-year-old Demond A. Bingham of Little Canada. A jury in April convicted Rucker of second-degree murder and illegal possession of a gun.Larry Rucker (Courtesy of Ramsey County sheriff’s office)Officers found Bingham with a gunshot wound to his chest outside an apartment at Albemarle and Milford streets — a block west of Rice Street — around 10:30 p.m. Aug. 23. A handgun was found near his feet. It had not been fired.According to the criminal complaint, a woman told police that Rucker had become jealous of Bingham, who was her new boyfriend, and that they “got into it” outside the apartment building, which is near Lewis Park.Bingham’s cousin told officers that Bingham called h...

Amber Alert: 2 children abducted from Berkeley home

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:09:51 GMT

BERKELEY, Mo. - The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert in the St. Louis area Tuesday evening.According to a spokesperson for the Berkeley Police Department, they received a call around 2:30 p.m. from the children's foster mom saying that an adult woman had come into the home and taken 11-year-old Terryjae Rhodes and 5-year-old King Rhodes.Terryjae weighs 115lbs and is 5'3" tall with brown eyes. King is 3'4" tall and weighs 40lbs. he also has brown eyes.Berkeley police said they believe the woman is an acquaintance of the family.Anyone with information to contact the Berkeley Police Department.Amber Alert for TerryJae and King Rhodes. Credit by The Missouri State Highway Patrol

St. Louisans react after argument turns deadly in The Grove

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:09:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St Louis police say two people died, and another person was hurt in a shooting that stemmed from an argument Monday in the Grove neighborhood. The shooting happened in the 4300 block of Gibson Avenue, near a security organization building. Some nearby residents told FOX 2 they heard at least 10 gunshots and ran for cover. Expired tags ‘nightmare’: Woman gets car back as neighbor’s truck gets towed away The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reports that Tonette Brown, 46, and Stephen Bowden, 45, died in the shooting. A 21-year-old woman was shot and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.Authorities say shots rang out just before 8 p.m. Monday. Police are still working to learn what led up to the disturbance, including who fired the shots. Police believe all three people who were shot knew each other.Residents say they first heard yelling and screaming, which was followed by multiple gunshots. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch fo...

Feds award Colorado $826 million for broadband investment

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:09:51 GMT

Colorado’s goal of 99% access to high-speed internet will get an $826 million boost from the federal bipartisan infrastructure law, officials announced Monday.Colorado’s share comes from some $42.5 billion being sent to the states and territories in what officials are touting as the largest federal investment in broadband in the country’s history.“This exciting federal support builds upon our work to make sure Coloradans can access high-speed, reliable internet,” Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement. “Here in Colorado, we continue to make bold progress towards our goal of connecting 99% of Colorado households to affordable, high-speed broadband by 2027 and we welcome the needed federal support to help connect more Coloradans.”About 90% of Colorado households already have access to high-speed internet, defined as download speeds of 100 megabits per second and upload speeds of 20 megabits per second, according to the Colorado Broadband Office....

Denver just hit 90 degrees for the first time this year

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:09:51 GMT

The official daily temperature in Denver climbed into the 90s Tuesday for the first time this year, more than nine months since the most recent 90-degree day on Sept. 20.While the first 90-degree mark in the city on June 27 seems to be running a bit deep into the year, the latest day for such a reading in Denver was back in 1967 when it held out until July 21, said Paul Schlatter, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Boulder.“We are nowhere near the latest date” for a 90-degree reading, Schlatter said.At 2:48 p.m. Tuesday, Denver’s temperature, officially recorded at Denver International Airport, hit 92 degrees.“That’s probably where we will top out today,” Schlatter said.The record-high temperature for Denver on June 27 was 102 degrees set in 1990.Related ArticlesWeather | Denver weather: Temps to hit the 90s on dry, windy day favoring forest fires Weather | Denver weather: Warm, dry and breezy, sunny wi...

Watch live: Brush fire destroys structures in Riverside County

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:09:51 GMT

This is a developing story. Hit refresh for updates.A brush fire erupted in a rural community west of Perris in Riverside County Tuesday afternoon, destroying several structures and vehicles. The Juniper Fire was first reported around 2:30 p.m. in the area of Santa Rosa Mine Road and El Nido Road and rapidly spread to 15 acres, according to Cal Fire.Mandatory evacuations were ordered for homes south of Santa Rosa Mine Road, east of El Baquero Road, west of Maywood Club Road and north of Rocky Hills.Crews were digging containment lines as air tankers and at least one helicopter battled the fire from above with water and flame retardant. A home burns in the Juniper Fire in Riverside County, California. June 27, 2023. (KTLA)A structure burns in the Juniper Fire in Riverside County, California. June 27, 2023. (KTLA)Sky5 view of the Juniper Fire in Riverside County, Calif. June 27, 2023. (KTLA)Sky5 view of a brush fire near Lake Matthews in Riverside County. June 27, 2023. (KTLA)Sky5 vie...

Superman, Lois Lane officially cast in new Warner Bros., DC Studios film

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:09:51 GMT

James Gunn and DC Studios have found their new Clark Kent and Lois Lane for the upcoming film, “Superman: Legacy.”David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan are set to play the iconic couple in the latest retelling of Superman’s story, Deadline reported Tuesday.Audiences may know Brosnahan from her Emmy-winning role as Miriam "Midge" Maisel in Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” The lesser-known Corenswet has appeared in projects like “Pearl,” “The Politician” and “Look Both Ways.”“Superman: Legacy” will be Corenswet’s first leading role in a major studio film, a part once held by British actor Henry Cavill, who was relieved of his duty's as the Man of Steel when Gunn was named the new DC Studios head. ‘Succession,’ Abbott’ win big at 2023 Dorian TV Awards Warner Bros. and DC Studios searched extensively for the next generation of actors to play the iconic comic book couple. Gunn, who is slated to direct the new film, and Peter Safran, who serves as co-chairperson of DC Studios alongs...

Teen Injured in Skateboard Accident on Froude Street [San Diego, CA]

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:09:51 GMT

17-Year-Old Skateboarder Struck by SUV Near Narragansett AvenueSAN DIEGO, CA (June 27, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, a teen was hospitalized following a skateboard accident on Froude Street.The collision happened shortly before 1:45 p.m. at the 1800 block of Froude Street, a residential area near Narragansett Avenue.According to the police, a teen on a skateboard was hanging onto an open window of a moving 1997 Toyota 4Runner traveling south.Afterward, the teenager stepped off his skateboard, causing the tire of the SUV to hit him.Responding paramedics rushed the 17-year-old to a hospital for treatment of leg injuries. Reports indicated that his injuries were not life-threatening.It was unclear whether the driver of the SUV stayed at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.San Diego Officials encourage those who witnessed the incident to contact them as soon as possible.Road accidents can happen anytime, anywhere, and to anyone. When using motorized bicycles, skateboards, ...

Women in Entrepreneurship

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:09:51 GMT

A feature on the challenges faced by women starting their own businesses and the support they need to succeed Statistics show that women are more likely to start businesses than men, yet despite a growing number of women leaving traditional employment to enter into the world of entrepreneurship, they still face significant and unique challenges.For instance, women may not have access to the same resources or opportunities available to men, such as startup capital and mentorships. Additionally, cultural attitudes can be an obstacle; traditional values in some parts of the world still prioritize male-led businesses over female-run ones.Fortunately, great strides have been made toward leveling the playing field for women entrepreneurs. But even with these advancements, there is still much work to be done if we are to fully appreciate and nurture women’s potential in entrepreneurship.“They say that if you want to go through professional growth boot camp, start a business,” says Stephani...