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Indiana bus driver arrested for assaulting, choking middle school student on the bus

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:14 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS — A Pike Township, Indiana, bus driver is facing felony charges following accusations that she assaulted and choked a student on the bus.According to court documents, Leslie Sea is now facing felony charges from an incident on the bus and it all played out in front of a bus full of students.“He had scratches all up and down his neck,” said the boy’s mother, Ashlee. She said her son was left traumatized after an incident last month.According to court documents, it all began when the bus driver had to reroute due to an accident.“The bus driver refused to answer the kids' questions," Ashlee said. "Like ‘Why are we turning around'?"The mother said her son, who has special needs, became confused and attempted to get off the bus at an earlier stop. According to police – that's when Sea grabbed the student.“She grabbed him by the neck, pushed him onto the seats,” Ashlee said. “Put her hands around his neck and started squeezing and scratching. The other students were trying to...

Reported rapes increasing at Indiana University Bloomington

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:14 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The number of reported rapes at the Indiana University campus in Bloomington is climbing, and the problem may be more serious than the numbers suggest.IU Police tell FOX59/CBS4 that with two months left in the academic year, 24 students have told police they have been raped. That number matches the total number of rapes reported in all of 2021. 18-year-old fatally shot while riding in vehicle on Southwest Side “It takes a lot of courage for our students to come forward and make those reports to us.  Every time that happens, we are fully supporting our students and whatever avenue they chose to take,” said Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba.But most IU students who’ve been sexually assaulted or raped do not tell the police, according to Sally Thomas, director of the campus Sexual Violence Prevention office.“There’s a very minimal number of people who decide to report to the police," Thomas said. "The vast amount of students will come here and seek se...

Trump tops DeSantis by 4 points in new poll of Republicans

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:14 GMT

Former President Trump leads Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) by 4 percentage points for a hypothetical 2024 GOP presidential nomination among Republicans and Republican-leaning independents in a new poll.The CNN survey found 40 percent of the Republican respondents said they’d most likely support Trump, who launched his campaign for another White House term back in November. DeSantis, who hasn’t officially said he’ll run but is widely expected to enter the race, earned 36 percent. Trump’s former ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, who was the first major Republican to challenge the former president, came in 30 points below DeSantis, with just 6 percent saying they’d most likely support her. Tied with Haley was former Vice President Mike Pence, who has not announced a bid. Adding together separate responses, only 22 percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents prefer someone other than Trump or DeSantis for the GOP nomination.The new poll results are ...

How development, campaigns are impacting Austin's live music industry

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — When you think of Austin, most people can't help but think of its live music scene. Across Texas, the music industry has generated nearly $11 billion in economic activity in 2022, a recent state report shows. Austin music tourism generates about $1.8 billion per year, according to the Austin Music Movement nonprofit. RELATED: Census highlights changes in Austin’s music scene, as high costs push musicians to suburbs In a South by Southwest panel Tuesday called "The Economic Impact of Live Entertainment," live music experts talked about how entertainment multiplies dollars spent locally and how the impact goes beyond the venues and artists themselves. Arts and entertainment work like an economic multiplier, according to Tamara Keshecki, the owner of nonprofit consulting firm AINOK Consulting. For example, if a person sees a performance or show, income around the venue can increase, as the person buys food or parking or a hotel room.In 2021, the Austin City Limits Mu...

SXSW: Webb Telescope images revealed in 2023 keynote

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new image of the cosmos took centerstage in Tuesday's South by Southwest keynote address. NASA revealed the new striking photos taken by the James Webb Space Telescope at Austin Convention Center's Hall D presentation.NASA's Laura Betz led the panel called "Unfold The Universe: NASA's Webb Space Telescope." Panelists included Knicole Colon, Macarena Garcia Marin, Stefanie Milam and Amber Straughn.The new image revealed was of the Wolf-Rayet star. In the image, a star shines light on a cloud of "stardust" as it explodes out of the star. "That dust is spreading out to the cosmos and will create planets," Straughn said."This one is 30 times the mass of our sun," Marin said. As the star explodes, it ejects a cloud of dust. "When it cools down, we get dust." This dust glows in infrared light.The luminous, hot star Wolf-Rayet 124 (WR 124) is prominent at the center of the James Webb Space Telescope’s composite image combining near-infrared and mid-infrared wavelengths of...

Tooth decay most common chronic disease in children

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in the U.S. − more common than childhood obesity, asthma and diabetes -- according to researchers from the National Health Institute.The NIH report, called Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges, found nearly 57% of children from 12 to 19 years old in the U.S. have had dental cavities in their permanent teeth. Older teens, Mexican-American children and those living in families with lower incomes were more likely to have decay.“There's a lot of evidence that shows cavities in baby teeth certainly affect what happens in your adult teeth,” American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry President Dr. Amr M. Moursi said. “It affects how well you eat, how well you sleep how well you do in school. It really is an important part of your overall health.”The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends all children see a dentist by their first birthday. Moursi recommends children see a dentist when their first te...

Woman charged with fatally stabbing her boyfriend in St. Paul on Saturday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:14 GMT

A 51-year-old St. Paul woman admitted to fatally stabbing her boyfriend of 10 years on Saturday night, telling investigators it followed an argument and fight at her home in the city’s Summit-University neighborhood, according to charges.Jacquelyn Olivia Vann (Courtesy of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office)Jacquelyn Olivia Vann was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder in connection with the killing of 55-year-old Pierre Scott Glass in the 700 block of Dayton Avenue.Vann remains jailed on $1 million bail ahead of a first court appearance Wednesday morning.According to the criminal complaint:Glass, of St. Paul, was found Saturday about 7:15 p.m. when officers responded to the intersection of Marshall Avenue and Arundel Street on a report of a stabbing. Glass was sitting next to his pickup truck with stab wounds to his chest. He told officers two males tried to rob him.Glass’ ex-wife was with him and told police that he called her just before 7 p.m. and said, “She stabbed me...

After welcoming second son, Carlos Correa returns to the Twins to ready for season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:14 GMT

Carlos Correa worked out every day he was in Houston. He hit in the batting cage, too, doing his best to stick to his routine. Well, except for one key part: sleeping.The shortstop, who welcomed his second son, Kenzo, last week with his wife, Daniella, hasn’t gotten much rest over the past few days. But that’s OK.“I was getting maybe two hours of sleep,” he said. “The baby’s waking up and then the other one would wake up so then I would take care of one, I would take care of the other, but it was fun. I enjoyed every second of it.”Correa returned to camp Tuesday morning ahead of the Twins’ 2-2 tie against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Hammond Stadium, ready to get back to work. He expects to play on Friday and then again on Sunday as he ramps back up.While Correa has now returned to camp, he’s not expecting to play for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, should it advance to the next round. And though Puerto Rico is set for a critical matchup in Miami on Wednesday against t...

Where to celebrate Maple Weekend around the Capital Region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:14 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Starting on March 18, maple producers across New York will open their doors to provide the public with an inside look at how maple syrup and maple products are made. The 27th annual Maple Weekend spans two weekends, March 18-19 and March 25-26. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Most locations will offer free tours and samples, and some may offer pancake breakfasts for a fee. Check below for participating locations near you!Albany CountyBittersweet Maple - 44 Schanz Lane, Berne, NY, 12023Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 18-19, and 25-26. Offers family-friendly tours and free samples! Crosstown Maple - 533 Blodgett Hill Road, Ravena, NY, 12143Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 18-19, and 25-26.Mountain Wind Farms - 12 Williamson Road, Berne, NY, 12023Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 18-19, and 25-26. Where to go, what to taste at Thurman Maple Days Columbia CountyMaple Leaf Sugaring - 93 Dupier Rd, Ghe...

LIVE: Biden to sign executive order to increase background checks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:14 GMT

(NewsNation) — President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday while in Monterey Park, California, that senior administration officials say aims to increase the number of background checks before gun purchases.The Biden administration says with the executive order, the president is directing the attorney general to push the U.S. as close to universal background checks as possible without additional legislation by clarifying the statutory definition of who is “engaged in the business” of dealing guns.The executive order also moves to improve public awareness and encourage the effective use of “red flag” laws. According to the Biden administration, 19 states and the District of Columbia have enacted “red flag” laws that allow trusted community members to petition a court to determine whether someone is dangerous and then remove their access to firearms for a certain amount of time. Biden announces nuclear-powered submarines for Australia Biden is slated to announc...