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Opening statements in murder trial involving APD officer to begin Monday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:06:03 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Opening statements begin Monday in the trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who was charged with murder in the death of Mike Ramos. Taylor shot and killed Ramos, 42, during a confrontation with police back in April 2020 at a south Austin apartment complex parking lot. Taylor is on administrative leave with APD.Backstory on the jury selection processEarlier this month, officials completed jury selection in Taylor's trial. On Oct. 16, attorneys asked the jury pool about any prior knowledge they had on the case, as well as their experience with and perspectives on law enforcement overall. RELATED: Jury selected in APD officer’s murder trial The latest jury selection followed a mistrial motion in May, after several issues were noted throughout the jury selection process. Some of the noted hold ups with the jury selection in May derived from issues with jurors' availability. At the time, Judge Dayna Blazey said the trial was expected to last between three...

Water main break closes South Swan Street

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:06:03 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Albany Police and Water Departments confirmed that a portion of South Swan Street is closed. It's due to a water main break at the crossroads of State Street and south Swan Street. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Water Department is working to repair the issue, as South Swan Street is closed north of State Street. Until roads are reopened, northbound and eastbound traffic must use State Street eastbound to Eagle Street to avoid the traffic.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Is It Okay to Moan When You're Getting A Massage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:06:03 GMT

Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Kenny and it's about getting a massage. Here's his email:Good morning Jaime,I’m emailing you this morning because I have to get your opinion on something. So I have a bad neck and started going to massage therapy on a regular basis. It feels great, and unbeknownst to me, I’m a moaner, and I moan when it feels really good. Well apparently, that’s a no-no and you’re not supposed to moan even if you have a male massage therapist. I found out after one of the therapists asked me to moan a little quieter.When I came home and told my wife she told me you are never to moan out loud in pleasure at a massage therapy place. I had no idea.My question is, why? If I’m paying for it and it feels good to let out a moan, shouldn’t I be allowed too? What do you think?Thanks,Kenny Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This is so interesting. I also have a bad back and have had many massages. I've never been to...

10/23/2023: Clearing after an unsettled weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:06:03 GMT

The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Jill Szwed.Happy Monday! Surprise, surprise—it was another rainy fall weekend. It's up to eight in a row now! It's remarkable that 60% of this fall's total rainfall has come over the weekend. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The unsettled pattern from the weekend continues to break down. Clouds are still hanging around this morning but will clear out into the second part of the day. Temperatures will stay cool with highs in the low and mid-50s. The breeze will add a blustery feeling.This evening is the last time that the sun will set after 6 PM until March 10, 2024. The time change is just around the corner. Daylight Saving Time ends on November 5th, that's just under two weeks from now. Temperatures will quickly cool this evening under clear skies. Lows around the Capital Region will settle into the mid 30s; the higher terrain will be closer to the freezing mark.Temperatures ...

Great Dane's Julian Hicks emerging as a big play threat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:06:03 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — UAlbany's Julian Hicks has exploded the last couple weeks for the Great Danes offense. The Cleveland native caught seven passes for 188 yards receiving and two touchdowns in UAlbany's 35-10 homecoming win over Rhode Island on Saturday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hicks put up similar numbers the previous week when the Danes took on New Hampshire. During that game, he caught four passes for 162 yards receiving and two touchdowns. Combined, Hicks has caught four touchdowns to go along with 350 receiving yards. He credits his teammates and coaching staff with instilling confidence in him and knowing when to make plays when his number is called."It means a lot. They trust me," Hicks said. "They depend on me. Reese, he's helping me tremendously, putting confidence in me every day. The coaches putting confidence in me every day at practice and continuing to just tell me to take one step at a time, so it's ...

2 people dead, 2 children shot over weekend in St. Louis City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:06:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS - There were multiple incidents of gun violence over the weekend in the city of St. Louis, including two murders and two children shot. One of the latest crimes was a homicide late Sunday night.It's known that the victim in the case was an adult male and police are still searching for the killer Monday morning. This all unfolded on Gravois Avenue and Cherokee Street in the Tower Grove East neighborhood. Officers got the call just before 11:00 p.m. Sunday. Authorities told FOX 2 that the victim was found shot on the sidewalk. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. So far, police have not released the victim's name or age, just that he was an adult male. Details surrounding what exactly happened are still unfolding.That murder happened only about a mile and a half away from another killing over the weekend. That one happened on the 5000 block of Lindenwood. Police rushed to that scene just before 11:00 a.m. Saturday. CVPA remembers anniversary of...

Classes canceled at CVPA & CSMB ahead of 1-year anniversary of shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:06:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS - This week marks an emotional anniversary. A former student with a gun entered Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, killing a student and a teacher. Leaving a deep scar on the community.The St. Louis Public School District has declared October 24 as a day of remembrance for the victims of the tragedy, but classes are canceled Monday and Tuesday as a result of the trauma and stress that still lingers. This applies to students who go to Central Visual and Performing Arts High School and the Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience, which shares its campus with the St. Louis Public School District.On that day last year, a gunman shot his way into the south St. Louis school. 15-year-old sophomore Alexzandria Bell and teacher Jean Kuczka lost their lives; several others were injured. The 19-year-old suspect graduated from CVPA. How many malls are still open around the St. Louis area? The superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools, Dr. Keisha Scarlett, sen...

Break-in at 'Ulta Beauty' in Fairview Heights, Illinois, police investigating

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:06:03 GMT

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. - Police are responding to an early morning burglary in Fairview Heights.Officers arrived at the 'Ulta Beauty' store a little before 5:00 a.m., where our Nissan Rogue Runner Reporter, Nic Lopez, captured footage of the glass door being partially shattered. The police and the manager of the business entered the building to investigate. CVPA remembers anniversary of school shooting So far, there is no word on the possible suspects involved. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Warmer days and nights ahead, expected rain chances return 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:06:03 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - We will warm back up Monday and stay that way for much of the work week, 10 to 15 degrees above average. Expect a few clouds around Monday, with a slight chance of morning showers north of St. Louis. It's set to be breezy, with highs in the upper 70s. We'll see increasing clouds overnight. We’ll wake up near 60 on Tuesday.   St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here It's going to be mostly cloudy Tuesday, breezy, with highs near 80. On and off again, rain chances move in on Tuesday night and will hang around into the weekend. Thursday may also bring the best chance of rain. A few storms may be possible on Friday as well. It looks like we will stay quite warm from Wednesday through Friday, with highs well into the 70s before we start to cool down towards the weekend.  

Comedians Tiffany Haddish and Lil Rel Howery performing at Stifel Theatre Friday, October 27

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:06:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Get ready to double over with laughter! Comedians Tiffany Haddish and Lil Rel Howery will bring their 'Best Friends Comedy Tour' to the Stifel Theatre this Friday, October 27.FOX 2 is giving away a pair of tickets to the show, but you have to enter by Thursday at 2:00 p.m. How many malls are still open around the St. Louis area? To get registered, go to the contest page of FOX2Now.com. For a bonus chance to enter, follow FOX2Now on Instagram.