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Gun reform advocates wear orange in honor of Gun Violence Awareness Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

Advocates across Massachusetts held events Saturday to honor the lives of people affected by gun violence and push for more reforms, including one community gathering in Roxbury where electeds and professional athletes were scheduled to make an appearance.Shootings across the country have become nearly synonymous with daily life, and mass casualty events have occurred at a regular pace in the United States since two gunmen walked into Columbine High School in 1999 and killed 13 people. More recently, a gruesome shooting in Uvalde, Texas, left 19 students and two teachers dead in May 2022.But mass shootings make up only 1% of gun deaths in the United States, said Angela Christiana of Moms Demand Action, one of the organizers of the local “Wear Orange” event in Roxbury.“Today we gather in unity wearing orange across the country, a symbol of reverence for every precious whole life affected by gun violence. It’s a powerful statement to wear orange, it’s a call for change,” C...

2 killed in Mission Bay crash identified

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The two people killed in a crash last month in the Mission Bay area have been identified, local medical officials said.Donna Miroslava Munoz, 39, and Kody Grant Hornburg, 34, were announced as the deceased, the San Diego County Medical County Medical Examiner's Office said on its website.The two-vehicle crash occurred on May 18 near Quivira Avenue and West Mission Bay Drive, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. Rock N’ Roll Marathon: What to know about road closures and parking Authorities say a Toyota Prius was making a right hand turn from West Mission Bay Drive onto Quivira Road when a motorcyclist, Hornburg, collided with the passenger side of the Prius where Munoz was seated. Both died from their injuries.Four other occupants of the Prius were taken to nearby hospitals with varying injuries, including an infant who did not suffer major injuries, according to officials. The family in the Prius were visiting from Los Angeles.

Regina Pats phenom Connor Bedard makes history at CHL Awards

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

Connor Bedard made Canadian Hockey League history on Saturday.The presumed No. 1 pick of this year’s NHL draft won the CHL Top Prospect, Top Scorer, and David Branch Player of the Year awards. It’s the first time since the Top Scorer award was introduced in 1994 that a player has won all three in a single season.Bedard — set to turn 18 years old on July 17 — had 143 points (71 goals, 72 assists) in 57 regular-season games starring for the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League.Olen Zellweger of the Kamloops Blazers took home the CHL Defenceman of the Year award. Nominated alongside Pavel Mintyukov and Tristan Luneau, it was the first time an NHL team had three of its prospects up for the honour, all three being draft picks of the Anaheim Ducks between 2021 and 2022.Nathan Darveau of the Victoriaville Tigres claimed the Goaltender of the Year award, Dave Cameron of the Ottawa 67’s won the Brian Kilrea Coach of the Year award and Maxim Massé of the Chicoutimi Sague...

Alberta’s provincewide state of emergency to end as wildfire situation improves

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

EDMONTON — Alberta’s public safety and emergency services minister says a provincewide state of emergency that was declared nearly a month ago to deal with unprecedented wildfires will end Saturday at midnight.Mike Ellis told a news conference the wildfire situation in Alberta remains serious but, overall, things have improved significantly and it’s anticipated they will continue to improve.He says support will not stop for communities affected by active wildfires, including Fort Chipewyan, which remains evacuated due to a large fire burning about seven kilometres away.The state of emergency was implemented May 6 to expedite co-ordination of firefighting resources and support for evacuees.Christie Tucker with Alberta Wildfire says the Rocky Mountain wildfire which threatens Fort Chipewyan remains a top priority and 85 Canadian troops were on the way to the area on Saturday afternoon Tucker told the news conference the blaze was quiet on Friday until the evening, but crew...

Texas bans gender-affirming care for minors after governor signs bill

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has become the most populous state to ban gender-affirming care for minors after Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation on Friday. Texas joined at least 18 other states that have enacted similar bans.Every major medical organization, including the American Medical Association, has opposed the bans and supported the medical care for youth when administered appropriately. Lawsuits have been filed in several states where bans have been enacted this year.Last year, Abbott became the first governor to order the investigation of families who were receiving care. The investigations were later halted by a Texas judge.The GOP-controlled Legislature sent the bill to Abbott last month. Republicans in the Senate took the final vote over the objections from Democrats, who used parliamentary maneuvers to delay passage but could not derail it entirely. Transgender rights activists have disrupted the Texas House with protests from the chamber gallery, which led to state poli...

Florida police arrest man, search for 2 others in Memorial Day beach shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida arrested one man Saturday and announced arrest warrants for two others believed to be the gunmen who opened fire along a crowded beachside promenade on Memorial Day, wounding nine people. The Hollywood Police Department said authorities arrested Jordan Burton and are searching for Ariel Cardahn Paul and Lionel JeanCharles Jr. The suspects will be charged with one count of attempted murder in the first degree, eight counts of attempted murder in the second degree and one count of carrying a concealed firearm, police said in a news release.It wasn’t immediately clear if Burton has hired an attorneyTwo other men who police say were involved in the altercation that led to the shooting have already been arrested on firearms charges.Police and witnesses said the shooting began as a group of people fought in front of a busy stretch of shops on the Hollywood Oceanfront Broadwalk. Bystanders frantically ran for cover as gunshots rang out during the bu...

How are serial killers tried in Texas? Why the Raul Meza Jr. trials could last years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A man charged in the death of an 80-year-old Pflugerville man earlier this month may actually be a "serial killer," Austin law enforcement officials announced last week. Raul Meza Jr., 62, was most recently charged with the murder of his roommate Jesse Fraga, 80. During his conversation with detectives, Meza also implicated himself in the murder of Gloria Lofton, 66, in 2019, according to police. Law enforcement now say there are additional cold cases they're looking at in connection to Meza, who also previously spent time in prison for the 1982 rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl. So what comes next for Meza? Here is some of our conversation with Austin defense attorney, Rick Cofer, about Meza's legal future. This transcript has been edited for brevity: First, can you give an idea of legally what this is going to look like moving forward?Short version, Raul Meza is in deep trouble. He has three pending charges right now in Travis County. One of which is Capi...

Suspect dead, deputy injured in Bexar Co. officer-involved shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — One person is dead, and a Bexar County Sheriff's deputy is in the hospital with injuries after a disturbance call escalated to an officer-involved shooting Saturday in Bexar County, BCSO said in a news conference.On Saturday morning, BCSO received several calls about a disturbance at a home in Bexar County, BCSO Sheriff Javier Salazar said.According to BCSO, the suspect, who was not identified Saturday, came to the home and began getting violent with family members who lived in the home. Furthermore, Salazar said the suspect had been doing some work in the home, as the family members just moved from out-of-state two or three days ago.Salazar said the suspect attempted to do work inside the home, but for some reason, the situation turned south fairly quickly.The suspect assaulted family members inside the home, and an off-duty officer who lived in the area went to confront the suspect, as the suspect had a knife on him. While the off-duty officer had a we...

Rain chances ramp up through the weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Expect strong to severe storms to continue to develop and move into the Hill Country. The rain will spread eastward across I-35 into some of our eastern counties this evening. Evening showers and thunderstorms move to the eastThe Storm Prediction Center has much of our area in a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening with the main threats from hail to gusty winds. Shower/thunderstorm chances go up to 60% Sunday. The forecast includes a Marginal Flash Flood Threat from brief times of heavy rainfall. Afternoon highs Sunday will average the middle to upper 80s. Monday's maximums will be mostly in the low to mid 80s. With a lower 40% of rain. BLOG: Summer forecast released: When do 100º days begin The National Weather Service is looking at some decent rain totals the next seven days.Expected rainfall totals trending lowerKeep the KXAN Weather App handy for GPS-based weather alerts. INVESTIGATION: LCRA didn't plan for climate change until K...

Man charged in St. Louis MetroLink assaults

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man accused in multiple MetroLink assaults in St. Louis is behind bars on felony charges. Antione Robertson is charged with four counts of assault and two counts of trespassing in connection with two incidents over the past week. St. Louis sheriff offers crime solution. Who’s listening? On the evening of May 29, two people were hurt in an assault on a MetroLink train at the 8th/Pine station. The next evening, one person was hurt in an assault that happened on a MetroLink train at the Lacelede's Landing Station. Robertson was accused in both incidents. He was arrested Saturday and is jailed in St. Louis City without bond. The St. Louis Police Department is handling the investigation, though has not disclosed a possible motive behind the assaults.