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Iron Range ‘Razz Queen’ allegedly nets $117,000 from illegal lottery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

A woman calling herself the “Razz Queen” is accused of operating an illegal lottery that brought in more than $117,000 in less than 10 months.Authorities said Kathryn Jean Deblack, 39, of Hibbing, defied warnings from state agents to cease the raffles she conducted through Facebook — instead moving to disguise the scheme that eventually included roughly 200 paying participants.Deblack, according to court documents, allegedly claimed she was donating proceeds to local charities, but investigators said a financial review and interviews turned up minimal evidence to back that claim.She is now charged in State District Court with 12 gross misdemeanor counts of conducting a lottery.According to a criminal complaint:The Minnesota Gambling Control Board first alerted the state’s Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, known as AGED, in April 2021 after receiving information that Deblack was conducting raffles through a Facebook page called “Iron Range Razzles.”AGED, a law enforcement ag...

Minnesota secretary of state: Trump ballot eligibility not his decision

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

As a liberal watchdog group in Colorado begins pushing to have former President Donald Trump removed from the 2024 ballot on grounds that he supported an “insurrection,” Minnesota’s top elections official says his office doesn’t have the authority to make a decision on the issue.In recent weeks, Secretary of State Steve Simon, a Democrat, said he has received hundreds of “emails, calls and letters” about a legal argument based on a section of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution that Trump is no longer eligible to run due to his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.Secretary of State spokesperson Cassondra Knudson said the majority of the contacts were emails asking if Trump could be removed from the ballot. However, Simon on Thursday said his office can’t determine whether it’s legal for the former president to appear on the ballot.“The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State does not have legal authority to investigate a candidate’s eligibility for offic...

North Korea says it has developed a new nuclear attack submarine to counter US naval power

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

By KIM TONG-HYUNG (Associated Press)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday it has christened a purported nuclear attack submarine it has been developing for years, a step leader Kim Jong Un described as crucial in his efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy to counter the United States and its Asian allies.The North’s official Korean Central News Agency said the vessel – named “Hero Kim Kun Ok” – is designed to launch tactical nuclear weapons from underwater but did not specify the number of missiles it could carry and fire.South Korean officials were skeptical that the submarine would work as North Korea described and said it likely wasn’t ready for operational duty. Still, the vessel’s development underscored how the North continues to potentially extend the range of its nuclear arsenal with systems that are harder to defect in advance. Based on Kim Jong Un’s comments and photos by North Korean state media, it’s ...

Man fatally stabbed on Metro platform in downtown Los Angeles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

A search was underway in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday where a male suspect allegedly fatally stabbed a man on a Metro train platform at Pershing Square and then fled the scene on Thursday.  Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of the stabbing at the station, located near the intersection of 5th and Hill streets just before 5:30 p.m.At the scene, authorities requested a canopy and crime scene tape. The victim, an approximately 23-year-old male, according to police, was transported to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities told KTLA that the suspect got into an argument with the victim, produced a knife and fatally stabbed him. Officers with LAPD are investigating a stabbing at Metro's Pershing Square station in downtown L.A. on Sept. 7, 2023. (KTLA)Police say the suspect, described as a Black male, approximately 6 feet tall and 180 pounds, with black hair, black clothing and a black backpack, was last seen on the stairs ...

Country music star Zach Bryan arrested in Oklahoma

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

CRAIG COUNTY, Okla. — Country music star Zach Bryan was arrested for allegedly obstructing an investigation on Thursday night, KTLA's sister station KFOR reports. He was booked into the Craig County Jail just before 7 p.m. Details remain limited and it's unclear what led up to his arrest.Zach Bryan mugshot. Image from Craig County Sheriff's Office.Zach Bryan posted a statement about the incident on X, formerly known as Twitter, about an hour after bonding out of Craig County Jail:"Today I had an incident with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Emotions got the best of me and I was out of line in the things I said.I support law enforcement as much as anyone can, I was just frustrated in the moment, it was unlike me and I apologize. They brought me to jail, and there is a mug shot of me floating around.Prayers we can all move on from this and prayers people know I’m just trying the best I can, I love you guys and I am truly sorry to the officers."KFOR has reached out to the Craig County She...

Oakland 17-year-old arrested for San Leandro murder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

(KRON) -- A 17-year-old boy from Oakland was arrested on Tuesday after he admitted to killing a man in January, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said. The homicide happened at about 8 p.m. near 167th Avenue and East 14th Street in unincorporated San Leandro. ACSO believes the incident was a robbery attempt at a drug deal. The victim, Lamar Converse, was shot multiple times and taken to a hospital by a friend who was also there. He died that night. Hayward police shoot, kill man allegedly armed with BB gun The 17-year-old, whose name is not being released due to his age, was identified as a suspect and arrested at his home. The gun suspected of being used to kill Converse was recovered in the suspect's bedroom. ACSO said the boy admitted to killing Converse. He will serve up to seven years at the Juvenile Justice Center in unincorporated San Leandro.If he behaves well, he could be released sooner. He will not be able to have a firearm until he turns 30.

Can the Broncos end their 6-game losing streak against the Raiders?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — There is nothing like the NFL kickoff weekend for coaches, players and fans.“That first game is just a little extra special," said former Denver Broncos receiver Brandon Stokley. “The excitement there for that first game is just a little bit more than most regular season games.” CU Buffs football vs. Nebraska: TV channel, time, what to know for home opener The Denver Broncos open the 2023 NFL season against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High.Sean Payton downplayed the rivalry that dates back to 1960s, when the two teams were members of the American Football League. But the Broncos' new head coach may be the key to ending the team’s six-game losing streak to their AFC West Division foes.“(Sean Payton) has been through it all. He’s a Super Bowl-winning coach," Stokley said. "He knows what it takes to win, and I’m excited to see what (that) looks like.”How will Sean Payton handle the offensive scheme?With wide receiver Jerry Jeudy limited th...

Boulder anticipates Pearl Street Stampede before Buffs' home opener

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — It's been a minute, but the University of Colorado Pearl Street Stampede may live up to its billing once again.For more than a decade, the stampede, which includes a vintage fire truck and the Golden Buffalo Band, has started in front of the old county courthouse on Pearl Street and made its way west, stopping block by block. CU Buffs football vs. Nebraska: TV channel, time, what to know for home opener The Boulder Police Department is teaming up with CU Boulder Police, doubling the amount of officers assigned to the stampede that will lead up to the Colorado Buffaloes football home opener this weekend.“With extra people, there’s always the potential for extra problems,” Boulder Police Sgt. Darren Fladung said.Fladung, a Boulder Native, would love to see a Buffs victory and a safe celebration.“We've got a lot of extra officers here, to be that visual presence, to kinda help educate people and make good choices," Fladung said.The Pearl Street Stampede starts...

Scuba diver dies in La Jolla Cove

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A 44-year-old Nebraska man died while scuba diving in La Jolla Cove Sunday.Jared Schreck was recovered by San Diego lifeguards after his diving group surfaced without him. He was found unresponsive 15 feet below the surface. Such a shallow depth is rare for this type of accident.CPR was given and Schreck was taken to a hospital, but he died of what the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office say was a heart attack. San Diego International Airport warns travelers about upcoming I-5 closure “Even if the rescue is fast, it's going to take him two or three minutes to get to you and by that time, the victim had his regulator out of the mouth so he wasn’t breathing, obviously, and so it adds up quickly,” said Werner Krun, a dive instructor and CEO of Ocean Enterprises. Diving isn't extremely strenuous, but experts say when people wear weights and tanks, they can be carrying 60 extra pounds that can stress the body. “You have all of your gear on, and now you want to get i...

'This is a teammate': SDPD honors fallen K-9, Sir

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A memorial service was held Thursday for the San Diego police K-9 that was shot and killed last month.The dog, whose name was Sir, was killed during a police shooting Aug. 2 in Clairemont.San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and Chief David Nisleit attended the private service along with members of the SDPD K-9 Unit. SDPD releases bodycam video of deadly shooting involving K-9 "This is the first time that we've actually had a K-9 dog shot in the line of duty and killed," Nisleit said. "This is a teammate. And I still remember getting a call very, very early that morning. A sergeant at the Watch Commander's Office telling me that we have an officer-involved shooting and that we have a dog down. And my heart sunk. These are San Diego police officers, if you will."A cross was also given to Sir's handler, recognizing the dog's service and sacrifice.