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Agency stands by to support family of fallen Austin police officer

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:07:00 GMT

Austin (KXAN) — An agency that supports the loved ones of fallen responders waits to be of service to the family of an Austin police officer killed while responding to a hostage situation early Saturday morning.The Austin Police Department has identified the officer as Senior Police Officer Jorge Pastore, who joined APD in 2019 and served on several special teams. He is survived by his wife, two stepsons, parents and two sisters. APD Chief identifies officer killed while attempting hostage rescue The 100 Club of Central Texas provides financial and emotional support for families of emergency responders that have been killed or critically injured in the line of duty.Eleysa Richards, an assistant director of the organization, said it is aware and waiting to be contacted by the department for its services."We're kind of in a holding pattern as we wait for the department and the families to be ready to receive us. As soon as they're ready, we'll provide them with the financial suppor...

Upper Sioux Agency State Park session participants voice frustration over funding for park replacement

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:07:00 GMT

GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — Participants in a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources-led process to find replacement recreational opportunities for the loss of the Upper Sioux Agency State Park expressed frustration that the funding is woefully inadequate to do so.Many also voiced feelings that the process has not generated the input needed because many believe the park process is a “done deal.”“I don’t know the state is realistic in the investment back to southwestern Minnesota and the river,” Peg Furshong told representatives of the Minnesota DNR. She spoke Wednesday in Granite Falls at the second and final community input meeting on the transfer.Furshong said she supports the transfer of the 1,300-acre park to the Upper Sioux Community but like many others at the meeting feels that the $4.5 million available for enhancing recreational opportunities in place of the park “is pretty insignificant.”She pointed to land costs and her familiarity with the costs of developing recreational ...

Men’s hockey: Gophers rally to tie Michigan

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:07:00 GMT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Several recent trends continued on Saturday as the Minnesota Gophers escaped Michigan with a 2-2 tie, grabbing four out of a possible six points in their weekend road series with the Wolverines.For example: Michigan took an early lead and scored on a power play. Minnesota rallied, twice, and took advantage of the Wolverines’ propensity to let late leads slip away. And the Gophers — for the second Saturday in a row — failed to score in a shootout, as Michigan grabbed the extra point.The Gophers (5-3-2 overall, 1-2-1-1 Big Ten) got goals from Brody Lamb and Jimmy Snuggerud, along with 37 saves from goalie Justen Close in the game. The come-from-behind effort drew praise from their coach.“I really liked us tonight. We got dragged into the fight by a very talented hockey team, and our guys battled their rear ends off,” Gophers coach Bob Motzko said in postgame comments. “We probably deserved a little better fate. I just give our guys credit. If that’s game 10 and it’s...

State volleyball roundup: Wayzata caps perfect season with fourth straight Class 4A crown

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:07:00 GMT

CLASS 4AWayzata achieved perfection and history all in one match Saturday, sweeping New Prague 25-20, 25-23, 26-24 in the Class 4A state championship match to win its fourth straight state title.The victory was Wayzata’s 44th straight dating back to last season and capped a perfect 34-0 campaign.New Prague led the third set 24-23, but Olivia Swenson delivered back-to-back kills to bring Wayzata to championship point, and the title was clinched by a New Prague attack error.Swenson paced Wayzata with 14 kills, while Katie Kelzenberg added 10 more. They were consistently set up by the state’s top setter, Stella Swenson.New Prague’s runner-up finish came in its first season in Class 4A after moving up from Class 3A in the offseason. Avery Klein had 10 kills for New Prague (27-5).New Prague certainly battled Wayzata. Even the second set was tied 23-23, but Wayzata found a way to make the key plays at the key times. And, at the end of the day, it was another sweep for Wa...

Cell phone light vigil for Samantha Humphrey

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:07:00 GMT

SCHENECTADY N.Y. (NEWS10) -The family of Samantha Humphrey held a vigil in her memory on the evening of November 11. Local community members gathered at Riverside Park one year after Samantha Humphrey’s disappearance and death.Fourteen-year-old Samantha Humphrey was found deceased in the Mohawk River last February. In the area Schenectady and State Police once searched, her friends and family walking in memory of the teenager."We are here to honor Sam. We are here to honor the people who loved her. We’re here to celebrate her life. It’s hard to do on a cold, dark night like this, but we’re going to do it anyway," explained her father, Jeff Humphrey. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This vigil did not light candles. Her father instead shone a light through the darkness with something more fitting. "Sam loved her phone like any young girl. It was how she interfaced with a lot of folks in the world when she wasn’t in school and out...

CSU Rams hold on to beat San Diego State, keep bowl hopes alive with two games remaining

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:07:00 GMT

FORT COLLINS — Let the Rams’ November heater, and a clear path to bowl eligibility, begin.Colorado State held off San Diego State, 22-19, on Saturday at Canvas Stadium, led by three of the Rams’ most consistent players amid an inconsistent season, as well as a standout freshman.Defensive end Mo Kamara put the Rams on the board first with a safety, Jordan Noyes’ two field goals made up for the offense’s inefficiency, and tight end Dallin Holker’s one-yard TD run set the tone in the first half as the Rams snapped a three-game slide and cemented the Aztecs’ first losing season since 2009.Tailback Justin Marshall also went off in his collegiate debut, with 18 rushes for 119 yards and a touchdown. He became the first CSU freshman to rush for 100 yards in a game since Ron Harris in 1974.All that enabled CSU to hold off the Aztecs’ late push and check the first of three boxes down the stretch of the regular season to get to six wins and its f...

Valor Christian beats Fossil Ridge to complete perfect season, win back-to-back volleyball state titles

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:07:00 GMT

Perfection doesn’t come easily, especially when everyone is aiming for you.That’s what makes Valor Christian’s back-to-back Class 5A state volleyball titles so impressive.The Eagles beat Fossil Ridge in five thrilling sets (21-25, 25-16, 25-13, 19-25 and 15-12) Saturday night at a rockin’ Denver Coliseum to complete a 29-0 season and raise the trophy for the second straight year.“We have a target on our backs simply because we are Valor,” coach Jayne McHugh said. “But we also have a target on our backs because we are the defending state champs.“And my goodness, gracious I’m proud of these girls.”In their second match of the season, Valor beat an injured Fossil Ridge in three sets. But things were completely different in the title bout. Energized by junior middle blocker Erin Herrmann, the SaberCats stormed to a 25-21 victory in the first set.But back came Valor with a dominating 25-16 win in set No. 2 and seemed to be rolling. But Foss...

Alameda man, 50, charged with sending lewd image to person posing as 14-year-old girl

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:07:00 GMT

OAKLAND — An Alameda man has been charged attempting to send harmful matter to a minor in connection with an investigation that was initiated not by police, but a nonprofit dedicated to identifying child sex crimes.David Baldwin Carlson, 50, is being held in lieu of $50,000 bail on the single felony count, which was filed on Nov. 2. He was arrested that same day in Emeryville, and is next due in court Nov. 14 for an arraignment, court records show.On June 21, Alameda police say they received a tip from the Wolf Project, a nonprofit that sends people online to pose as minors. One of the nonprofit’s employees allegedly set up a fake profile posing as a 14-year-old girl, which Carlson allegedly messaged “Hey there beautiful, I’m David,” from his account, @wyrdsex, police say.In subsequent conversations, Carlson allegedly offered to trade nude pictures with the “girl,” offered to initiate it, and sent her two pictures of male genitals, according...

Draymond Green ejected from game against Cleveland Cavaliers

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:07:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green and Donovan Mitchell got into an altercation that led to Green’s second issued technical foul of the game and ejection mid-way through the third quarter of the Warriors’ game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.Mitchell appeared to take issue with Green pushing Mitchell after Green’s steal on the previous play. Green was pushing the ball up court when Mitchell came up behind and pushed Green, leading to an altercation between teams.Upon review, Green was assessed his second technical foul and Mitchell a common foul. Green had incurred a technical in the first half for arguing an offensive foul call with referees.Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | Warriors debut “City Edition” jersey and court honoring iconic San Francisco symbol Golden State Warriors | Draymond Green, Gary Payton II to return to Warriors; Brandin Podziemski, Trayce Jackson-Davis sent to G League Gold...

Woman shot and killed outside San Leandro restaurant

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:07:00 GMT

SAN LEANDRO — A woman was shot and killed outside of a Chili’s restaurant here Saturday afternoon, and police say they’re “actively” searching for the suspect.The woman, who has not been publicly named, was shot and killed around 2:45 p.m. in the restaurant parking lot at 15555 East 14th Street, police said. She died in the parking lot, despite lifesaving efforts by paramedics.Police say they’ve already identified a suspect and are making efforts to locate that person, who has not been identified by name, age or gender. The victim and the suspect knew one another and argued before the shooting, authorities said.Police are encouraging any witnesses to contact police Det. Cole Pricco at 510-577-3244, or call the non-emergency line at 510-577-2740. Anonymous tips can be left at 510-577-3278 and tips can be texted to 888777 with keyword: TipSLPolice.