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Woman sentenced after Cedar Park officer, K9 injured during 2020 chase

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:12:46 GMT

CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — A woman who injured a Cedar Park K9 officer as well as his K9 partner during a 2020 chase was sentenced by a judge in March, according to Williamson County court documents.Court records said Joanna Elise Santos, 32 at the time of the 2020 incident, pleaded guilty to two charges March 28—one for aggravated assault against a public servant and another for interfering with a police service animal.Records showed the 15-year sentence for the assault would run concurrently with a 10-year sentence related to a charge for interfering with the K9. PAST COVERAGE: Cedar Park police investigate after officer was hit by vehicle during chase, shots fired According to past KXAN reporting, on Dec. 9, 2020, Cedar Park police attempted to pull Santos’ vehicle over, but she drove off.During the pursuit, Cedar Park K9 Officer Justin Gower and his K9 partner, Rogue, got out of their patrol car to try and arrest her, but they were both hit by Santos’ vehicle and hurt.CPPD sai...

DATA: DPS misdemeanor arrests in Austin disproportionately Latino, Black

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:12:46 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A report from the Travis County Attorney's Office shows 65% of people the Texas Department of Public Safety arrested for misdemeanors in Austin since March 30 were Latino, while 23% were Black. On March 30, DPS began patrols in Austin as part of the Austin Violent Crime Task Force (AVCTF) to assist the police department amid a staffing shortage. APD Chief Joseph Chacon said DPS' priorities in the initiative are to crack down on dangerous driving and violent crime. The AVCTF uses data on crashes and violence-related 911 calls to determine where DPS troopers patrol based, both APD and DPS have said. Where DPS is patrolling in Austin and why Chief Chacon called the initiative successful so far, previously stating that violent crime is down 58% in crime "hot spot" areas where DPS has more heavily patrolled.On Thursday, about one month into the partnership, County Attorney Delia Garza called some of the demographic data "concerning." APD: More than 4,000 traffic sto...

Regional Food Bank hosting their largest food drive of the year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:12:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is holding their 16th Annual Neighborhood Food Drive this Sunday, April 30. The event will take place at the Food Bank itself, located at 965 Albany-Shaker Road in Latham. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Volunteers have already delivered around 14,000 bags to their neighbors’ homes in the area, which included a flyer requesting donations of the most needed non-perishable food and personal care essentials. They will then collect the donations from their neighbors’ homes on Sunday and deliver them to the Regional Food Bank. The Food Bank is projecting to collect more than 36,000 pounds of food and supplies, enough for nearly 30,000 meals. The event will run from 10am-12:30pm. Postal workers union holding rally in Colonie The food bank is always looking for new volunteers to join their mission. Monetary contributions are also accepted online.

Perennial plant sale coming to Lake George

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:12:46 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Lake George Community Garden Club is set to host its annual perennial plant sale next month, as the weather gets warm and the flowers get blooming. The sale will be held at Shepard Park in the village of Lake George. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the annual perennial plant sale will be held at Shepard Park. The free event will feature perennial plants, all potted and ready to go. All plants are sourced from the gardens of members of the Lake George Community Garden Club. It's a perfect place to pick up plants and learn about what to do with them. Gardeners selling their flowers will share instructions and tips on how to give your new plant a proper home. Glens Falls Farmer’s Market set to come outside All proceeds at the sale will go towards civic beautification projects, community service efforts, and local charities around Lake George, as wel...

Downtown Schenectady to host Tater Trot on May 20

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:12:46 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation is hosting the first Downtown Schenectady Tater Trot on May 20. Local restaurants will be serving $1 samples featuring the one and only potato! Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. More information including a map and a full list of participating restaurants will be announced closer to the event.

Suspect arrested following animal cruelty investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:12:46 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A suspect accused of injuring a two-month-old kitten was arrested on Thursday evening. Preston K. Wido, 36, of Latham, is facing a charge of Aggravated Cruelty to an Animal. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police investigators say the defendant allegedly caused significant injuries to the kitten, Kit, at a residence in Lansingburgh. The kitten's owner brought Kit to a local veterinarian for medical attention. Kit suffered a concussion, dislocated jaw, and fractured pelvis. Part of Kit's right ear had also been cut with a sharp instrument.Wido was processed and released with an appearance ticket to Troy City Court on Friday. Kit is currently recovering at home.

Actor Kevin Bacon and brother to perform in Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:12:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Bacon Brothers are coming to Albany as part of their annual summer tour. The band is set to perform at The Egg on June 22 at 8 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Comprised of actor Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael Bacon, the band was formed in 1995. The Bacon's have released ten albums and one EP. The band is best known for the songs "Guilty of the Crime" and "Philadelphia Chickens."Tickets are currently on sale. You can buy tickets on The Egg website or Ticketmaster website.

Postal workers union holding rally in Colonie

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:12:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The American Postal Workers Union Local 390 is holding a rally today, Friday, April 28th at 1pm on Central Avenue in the area of Karner Road in Colonie. Postal workers say they frequently deal with abuse, as well as an unsafe and toxic work environment. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The local postal workers union has stated that workers in Albany alone have reported verbal abuse, threats, and even instances of sexual assault within the workplace. The post offices also face chronic short staffing, which has caused slowed mail, resulting in frustrated customers, which leads to stressed workers. The union says that despite consumers and employees alike being disgruntled, management has skyrocketed the prices for most of their services. Meanwhile, workers state that postal management claims that all is well, and that mail hasn't slowed. Ghent teen shines at NFL Draft Employees want to emphasize th...

Uber driver carjacked, pepper-sprayed in north St. Louis County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:12:46 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Two people carjacked and pepper-sprayed an Uber driver Wednesday evening in north St. Louis County. The situation unfolded around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, near Towering Pines Drive and Sugartrail Drive. Trending -- Students and teacher rally around fired Webster Groves teacher The victim, a man, told police that two people approached him, pepper-sprayed him and took off with his car. He did not know either of the two suspects. Police say the victim suffered minor injuries after he was pepper-sprayed. Also, his vehicle has since been recovered. No arrests have been made in connection with the case. The St. Louis County Police Department is handling the investigation. FOX 2 will update if more information becomes available.

Kicked off Medicaid: Millions at risk as states trim rolls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:12:46 GMT

By AMANDA SEITZ and ANITA SNOW (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — Days out from a surgery and with a young son undergoing chemotherapy, Kyle McHenry was scrambling to figure out if his Florida family will still be covered by Medicaid come Monday.One form on the state’s website said coverage for their sick 5-year-old son, Ryder, had been denied. But another said the family would remain on Medicaid through next year. Still, a letter from the state said McHenry now makes too much money for him, his wife and their older son to qualify after the end of the month. Three phone calls and a total of six frustrating hours on hold with Florida’s Department of Children and Families later, the McHenrys finally got the answer they were dreading on Thursday: Most of the family is losing Medicaid coverage, although Ryder remains eligible because of his illness.“I’m trying not to go into panic,” McHenry’s wife, Allie McHenry, told The Associated Press earli...