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Inside the Investigations: Travis County DA's conviction data

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each week the in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigates team will get a spotlight on KXAN Live.A conversation will happen Tuesday morning with investigative reporter Kelly Wiley and KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree to break down one of this week’s top stories. Note: These conversations typically happen on Wednesday morning, but the schedule was changed this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.The discussion will include investigative reporter Avery Travis as well as investigative producer Dalton Huey. People can watch a live conversation of their conversation starting at about 9 a.m. in this story and on the KXAN News Facebook page. Inside the Investigations: OutLaw Catalyst project The story they'll discuss this week is:The Travis County district attorney publicized a sharp increase in the conviction rate for violent, sexual and weapons-related offenses, but KXAN investigators found the formula used to calculate these statistics left some experts ...

Live updates: Hamas officials say hostage agreement could be reached soon

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

By The Associated PressSenior Hamas officials said Tuesday that an agreement could be reached soon in which the militant group would release hostages and Israel would free Palestinian prisoners.Israel, the United States and Qatar, which mediates with Hamas, have been negotiating for weeks over a hostage release that would be paired with a temporary cease-fire in Gaza and the entry of more humanitarian aid. Similar predictions of a hostage agreement in recent weeks have proven premature.Israel’s army is widening its operations across northern Gaza, where they battled Palestinian militants on Tuesday in the densely populated Jabaliya refugee camp, the territory’s largest.The military said forces are “preparing the battlefield” in the Jabaliya area, just north of Gaza City, and have killed dozens of militants in recent days. Troops discovered three tunnel shafts where fighters were hiding and destroyed rocket launchers, it said. It wasn’t possible to indep...

23-year-old accused of attempted murder in Orwell

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

ORWELL, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Police have arrested the 23-year-old suspect they were looking for, in connection to a shooting that took place in Orwell, Vermont. Trent J. Beayon, of Burlington and Orwell, Vermont, is charged with attempted murder and more. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Vermont State Police say Beayon was visiting a home at 195 Fisher Road in Orwell when a dispute happened involving several people at the residence. According to police, Beayon fired at least one round from a semiautomatic 9mm handgun at Paxton Tabue, a 25-year-old from Orwell. Police say Tabue wasn't injured in the shooting. Beayon fled the scene. NYSP: Schenectady man accused of having child pornography Charges:Attempted murderReckless endangermentAggravated assaultBeayon was arrested around 4:40 p.m. on Monday. He surrendered to police after they responded to a residence on Quarry Hill Road in South Burlington. he was brought to the Williston bar...

Gold, jewelry, more in Illinois unclaimed-property auction

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

Collectible coins, jewelry and basketball-related memorabilia are among hundreds of unclaimed property items to be auctioned Nov. 27-Dec. 1, according to a news release from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. “Our online auction offers an excellent opportunity for people to find distinctive items to add to a personal collection or to present to others as the perfect gift,” said Frerichs, whose office oversees unclaimed property in Illinois. “The online auction also is convenient, allowing people to shop from the comfort of home or anywhere they choose.”Items to be auctioned include an American Eagle gold coin proof set, Carson City Morgan silver dollars, a Hamilton 992B 21-jewel pocket watch, silver Eagle bullion rounds and a 1900 Lafayette commemorative dollar coin.Other available items include a man’s 14-karat brushed white gold ring with blue Lindy star sapphire, as well as Michael Jordan comic books and basketball cards featuring Jordan and other NBA stars, including Mag...

Proud to Serve: Andy Crump from Lincoln County Fire Protection District receives $500 and our Proud to Serve award

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. - By the age of fourteen, Andy Crump decided he wanted to be a firefighter. With encouragement from his uncle, also a firefighter, and his family, he joined the Fire Explorers program in Hazelwood and graduated from high school with his sights set to complete both the Fire Academy and Paramedic’s Academy while volunteering with several medical facilities.  He and his wife met in high school, and she became a dispatcher for a while. He was a hospital paramedic for a few years.Today, Andy works 48-hour shifts for the Lincoln County Fire Protection District, which covers 136 square miles. He was once part of a 3-man team, which meant early on that each shift was responding to about 20 calls per rotation. Today, they have doubled the size in Lincoln County to two firehouses. Andy loves to cook in the fire house.A family member nominated Andy and told FOX 2:Andy Crump (nicknamed 'Diesel') started his path as a firefighter because his uncl...

Caught on Camera: Police investigating Soulard business break-in

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Emergency crews are responding to a south St. Louis City business break-in Tuesday morning. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter, Nic Lopez, captured footage of the scene located at 'Hammerstone's'on 9th and Russell,' where workers are currently cleaning the broken glass that would be burglars caused from the front door. Assessments rise for 97% of St. Louis County homeowners, but not county executive The manager shared that the thieves didn't get away with anyhting, as they fled with empty cash drawers. The business still expects to open later Tuesday. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Denver weather: Snow expected on Thanksgiving through the weekend

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

Winter isn’t wasting any time making an entrance to Dever after Thanksgiving festivities.A snowstorm and a major cooldown is expected to start Thursday night and continue through Saturday, with temperatures in the teens and travel impacts during the busy holiday weekend, forecasters at the National Weather Service in Boulder said.Updated Thanksgiving Week Weather Story:Two main storm systems are expected to impact the Nation with rain, thunderstorms, and winter weather. Be sure to remain weather aware this week and check https://t.co/pGx1JRZLBI for local forecasts before travelling. pic.twitter.com/5oUoLGZOke— NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) November 20, 2023Denver is in for a nice couple of days before Thanksgiving; high temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday are 54 and 67 degrees, respectively, about 15 degrees warmer on Wednesday than the typical temperature this time of year.Thursday will begin the cooldown with a 20-degree drop to a high of 47 degrees, but the ...

Rolling Stones announce Denver concert date for 2024

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

Happy holidays, rock ‘n’ roll fans.Just a few days after a banner featuring the red and white mouth logo for the Rolling Stones was mysteriously unfurled at Empower Field at Mile High, the band announced the North American dates for its latest tour, “Hackney Diamonds” (the same name as the band’s new album).The Stones will perform in 16 cities across the U.S. and Canada, and stop at Empower Field at Mile High on June 20. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards (who will both be 80) will play many of their old hits and famous songs as well as new stuff from “Hackney Diamonds.”Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Dec. 1, according to promoter AEG Presents. For more information and to buy them, go to Empower Field’s website.Of note: the tour is sponsored by AARP (seriously).Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, In The Know, to get entertainment news sent straight to your inbox.

DUI suspected in crash that injured officers responding to pursuit on 57 Freeway; NB lanes closed

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

A driver is suspected of driving under the influence after crashing into a Los Angeles Police Department SUV and injuring two officers on the northbound 57 Freeway in Fullerton as a pursuit was taking place early Tuesday morning.The officers were in their patrol vehicle searching for evidence on the freeway when they were apparently rear-ended by the sedan around 2 a.m. Two officers were injured in a crash in Fullerton on Nov. 21, 2023. (OnScene.TV)The officers were taken to UCI Medical Center where they were visited by LAPD Chief Michel Moore. Moore said the two male officers suffered bumps and bruises, and the passenger had a laceration on his head. Both were expected to make a full recovery, Moore said. A woman driving the sedan that struck the officers also suffered minor injuries and was hospitalized. Moore said she had been arrested on suspicion of DUI following the crash. The pursuit began shortly before midnight in the police department's Newton division, taking place over s...

1 killed, several injured when pursuit vehicle crashes, overturns in Buena Park

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

One person was killed and several others hospitalized when a vehicle being chased by police crashed into another car and overturned in Buena Park Monday night.The crash occurred around 11:40 p.m. at La Palma Avenue and Knott Avenue following a short pursuit near Knott's Berry Farm.The chase began when officers identified a stolen black sedan at a McDonald's restaurant on Beach Boulevard about a mile away. A witness said that police surrounded the sedan, which was in the drive-thru lane, but the driver went over a curb to get out of line. “The cop pit maneuvered his butt. Hit him in the back and he still kept going,” the witness identified as Stacy said.The pursuit ended when the car sped through the La Palma and Knott intersection and hit a white Mercedes-Benz. The Mercedes-Benz was left with major front-end damage while the stolen black vehicle flipped over and caught fire.The Orange County Fire Authority was called to the scene and treated multiple patients. Two people were extra...