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GOP state lawmaker calls for special session in Georgia to probe Fani Willis

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:00 GMT

(The Hill) – A Republican state senator is calling for a special session of the Georgia Legislature to investigate Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D), who charged former President Trump and others this week with attempting to overturn the 2020 election in the state.State Sen. Colton Moore, who represents the northwest corner of Georgia, said Willis’s “political persecution” of Trump and her conduct following the indictment merits a thorough investigation.“The Legislature has this great check and balance when it comes to controlling the purse. Ultimately, from what I've seen, I think she should completely be defunded of any state dollars. People in northwest Georgia and Georgians all over don't want their tax dollars going to fund this type of political persecution,” Moore told The Hill. “If it turns out that she's doing some corrupt things, then absolutely impeach her,” he said.Moore is pressing for a probe into Willis's conduct due to poor conditions at Fulton Cou...

Hurricane Hilary poised to be 'high-impact event' in southern California

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO (KXAN) -- Rapidly-intensifying Hurricane Hilary in the eastern Pacific is expected to reach category four intensity with winds of up to 140 miles per hour. While the storm is not expected to impact Texas, it may bring rare direct impacts to southern California, including damaging wind and flooding rainfall.Satellite image of Hurricane Hilary Thursday afternoon"The combination of heavy rainfall, the potential for flash flooding, and strong winds could very well make this a high-impact event for Southern California," the San Diego National Weather Service office warned in their Thursday afternoon forecast discussion."It's pretty rare, but not unheard of," Megan Healy, weather anchor at KSWB in San Diego, said.Eastern Pacific hurricanes are common, but they don't typically track due northward into southern California as Hurricane Hilary is expected to. Hurricane Hilary's forecast track and tropical storm/hurricane wind field as of Thursday eveningChilly ocean temperatures off...

Spurs release 2023-24 schedule, will play 2 games at Moody Center for 'I-35 Series'

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The San Antonio Spurs will return to Austin during its regular season schedule in 2023-24.The Spurs, along with all other 29 NBA teams, released their schedules Thursday and will play two games at Moody Center in March in the second year of the I-35 Series.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersThe Spurs will take on the Denver Nuggets at 7:30 p.m., March 15 and then the Brooklyn Nets at 6 p.m., March 17. Both games are part of the Spurs' regular season schedule and the Spurs will be the designated home team. In last year's inaugural I-35 Series, the Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 129-127 on April 6 and lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 151-131 on April 8.Tickets for the I-35 Series go on sale at 10 a.m., Sept. 15. Season ticket holders and members of the official Spurs fan club will have access to presale tickets Sept. 13.The Spurs open the season...

Weak tropical system may break heatwave and bring rain next week

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect again Friday with near-record high temperatures well over 100° areawide. This comes after an extreme high temperature of 109° Thursday at Austin-Bergstrom -- the fourth-hottest temperature ever observed there. High temperatures matched the hottest of the year thus far Thursday at Camp Mabry reaching 108°.Scorching heat continues this weekend with forecast temperatures of 107° both afternoons in Austin.Tropical system may impact Texas next weekA disturbance moving into the Gulf early next week is expected to spin westward across record-hot ocean water in relatively favorable conditions for development. The National Hurricane Center has increased odds of tropical depression formation to 30%.Watching the Gulf for potential tropical development this weekWhile ocean temperatures are record-hot and other conditions appear favorable for intensification, the storm's quick forward speed will limit how much time it has to gather strength...

Western Wisconsin fur farm tries to recapture 3,000 mink that activists claim to have released

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:00 GMT

LINCOLN, Wis. — Workers at a fur farm in western Wisconsin are trying to recapture thousands of mink that were released last week, apparently during a raid by animal activists, authorities said.The Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that a hole was cut in a chain-link fence enclosure at Olsen Fur Farm late Friday or early Saturday, allowing about 3,000 mink to escape.Detective Erica Koxlien said Thursday that workers at the farm in Lincoln, located about two hours from St. Paul,  have been using traps and fishing nets to try to recapture the mink but there was no immediate update on how many of the animals have been rounded up.“They’re still working on capturing them. They seem to have traveled pretty far,” Koxlien said.The Animal Liberation Front, which is labeled an extremist group by the FBI, shared an anonymous post claiming responsibility for releasing the mink, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.That post said, “we hope many of the mink enjoy their f...

Charges filed against man shot by officer in north St. Louis

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office has filed charges against a man shot by an officer Wednesday afternoon in north St. Louis. Stephon Gilkey, 21, is charged with unlawful use of a weapon, resisting arrest, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition According to a probable cause statement, the shooting stemmed from a covert drug operation in the Fairgrounds neighborhood. Authorities witnessed a hand-to-hand drug transaction around 2 p.m., which reportedly happened while Gilkey was inside a vehicle. Gilkey allegedly drove away from the scene as police approached the vehicle, which also had expired temporary registration. This prompted a brief pursuit around north city, which ended in the 4200 block of Linton Avenue. Gilkey ran out of the vehicle with a pistol and extended magazine, per the probable cause statement. Three officers followed him briefly on foot and gave verbal commands to dr...

At least one person shot at Santiago’s in Commerce City, police investigating

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:00 GMT

Commerce City police are investigating a shooting at Santiago’s Mexican Restaurant.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Colorado Springs officer shoots armed fugitive who pulled gun, police say Crime and Public Safety | One person dead after shooting near downtown, Denver police investigating Crime and Public Safety | Montana women accused in downtown Loveland homeless shooting Crime and Public Safety | Adams County deputy shot, suspect arrested after overnight chase Crime and Public Safety | MS-13 gang member from El Salvador gets life in prison for metro Denver murders Shooting investigation at 72nd and Highway 85. Very large police presence and active scene. Please avoid the area. More info here and on FB when it’s available. pic.twitter.com/Lkht167Kjn— Commerce City Police Department (@CommerceCityPD) August 17, 2023At least one person was shot at the restaurant, near the intersectio...

Bomb threat evacuates Denver area Walmart, police on scene

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:00 GMT

The Parker Walmart was evacuated Thursday afternoon after police received reports of a bomb threat.The initial call came in at 3 p.m., according to Parker Police Department spokesperson Josh Hans.At 3:26 p.m., police announced the evacuation on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, asking people to stay out of the area until the threat is cleared. The store is at 11101 S. Parker Road.We are evacuating the Parker Wal-Mart on a reported bomb threat. There is a heavy police presence in the area. We are asking all residents to avoid the area until it has been cleared. pic.twitter.com/WvgDwTskYl— Parker Police Dept. (@ParkerPolice) August 17, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Wildfire on private land in Rio Blanco County has burned 1,100 acres Crime and Public Safety | “Outrageous government conduct:” Attorneys file motion to dismiss charges against Cañon City woman in baby’s death Crime and Public Safety |...

Colorado Springs officer shoots armed fugitive who pulled gun, police say

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:00 GMT

An armed fugitive who pulled a gun was shot Thursday morning by a Colorado Springs officer, police said.The incident happened in the 1700 block of Aeroplaza Drive, the Colorado Springs Police Department said in a 12:28 p.m. Thursday message posted on X, the social media site formerly called Twitter.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | “I want their badges”: Family of pregnant woman killed by Arvada police officer files lawsuit Crime and Public Safety | Man shot, killed by Denver police was holding a marker, not a weapon Crime and Public Safety | Man fatally shot by Denver police in Valverde neighborhood is identified Crime and Public Safety | Denver police officer shoots, kills domestic violence suspect Crime and Public Safety | Northglenn officer shoots armed man, police shooting investigation underway The U.S. Marshals Service and officers with the Colorado Department of Parole contact...

Colorado seeing higher levels of West Nile infections earlier than normal, with 36 confirmed cases

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:00 GMT

As West Nile season approaches its peak in Colorado, the state is starting to see an increase in human cases of the virus, outpacing the five-year average.Since the first case of the virus was documented in La Plata County on July 17, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has confirmed 36 human cases of the virus across 14 counties. Nineteen of the 36 were hospitalized with severe neurological symptoms and one died from the virus.Last week, Denver alone was investigating six cases of the virus in residents.“Based on the past 20 years of monitoring by municipalities, counties and the state, we have seen extremely high levels of mosquito activity in our region this summer,” said Bob McDonald, executive director Denver’s health department. “It’s extremely important to take extra precautions to protect yourself, your family, and neighbors, especially if you’re spending time outdoors in the morning or evening.”AnneMarie Harper, communicati...