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Transgender Day of Visibility still vital as legislative threats loom

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- This year's Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), an event that celebrates the international transgender community, comes during a time of heightened legislative attacks against the transgender community. Despite the political rhetoric, local leaders in the transgender community still see this year's TDOV as a time for joy.TDOV occurs annually on March 31. It was created by Michigan transgender activist Rachel Crandall in 2009 to balance out the somber Transgender Day of Remembrance. It is a celebratory day for transgender people around the world to show joy, progress and resilience. For Jessica Parker, visibility is a benefit to transgender people who aren't out yet. Seeing "out" transgender people helped her start her gender transition while living in a small Texas town. "I try to be visible in a small town for other people, for other queer, gender nonconforming or trans people to know that they can be who they are and live authentically," Parker said. "I do feel ...

Man arrested in Austin after 2 die in Elgin shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:40 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 31, 2023.ELGIN, Texas (KXAN) — The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested a man believed to be connected with a double homicide in Elgin, according to an Elgin Police Department release.Terrence Wayne Lewis, 35, was arrested Friday around noon in southeast Austin on Fairway Street, the release said. He will be charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony, and booked into Bastrop County jail. Elgin Police ID 2 victims in double homicide, suspect remains at large KXAN is working to find attorney information for Lewis. We will update this story if we receive a response.Late Monday night, Elgin police officers responded to 817 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to a report of shots fired, a previous release said.When officers arrived on the scene, they found two victims with gunshot wounds, according to police. They died at the scene.The victims were ...

Teenager charged as adult in 15-year-old West St. Paul girl’s fentanyl death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:40 GMT

A man who was 17 when he allegedly sold a fatal dose of fentanyl that killed a 15-year-old girl will stand trial as an adult, Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena announced Friday.Jay Benson of Bloomington was three months shy of his 18th birthday when the West St. Paul girl died a year ago.The district attorney said in a press release that Benson would stand trial as an adult. He is charged with one count of murder in the third degree in connection with the death.The complaint against Benson gave the following details:Shortly before 1 a.m. on April 20, 2022, West St. Paul police officers responded to a 911 call about a 15-year-old girl who was unconscious and not breathing. When officers arrived the girl’s mother was attempting lifesaving resuscitation efforts. The girl was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.An autopsy revealed she had died from fentanyl poisoning.The girl’s mother told authorities that on the night of April 19, the family had gone to bed...

Who should Wild start in Game 1 of the NHL playoffs? A case for both goaltenders.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:40 GMT

Good luck getting Wild coach Dean Evason to tip his hand about his Game 1 playoff starter in goal. Not going to happen.Any time Evason is asked about it — Marc-Andre Fleury or Filip Gustavsson — he goes out of his way to talk about how good both goaltenders have been this season.To be fair, Evason has a point, as Fleury and Gustavsson have been among the best goaltending tandems in the NHL. Only the Boston Bruins’ dynamic duo of Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman has been better.That means the Wild can’t really make a bad decision with the playoffs right around the corner. Let’s take a look at a case for both goaltenders.The case for Marc-Andre FleuryThe most obvious talking point when it comes to Fleury is his postseason experience. The veteran is a three-time Stanley Cup champion with 167 playoff games under his belt. You simply can’t teach that.Are the Wild really going to let the future hall of famer ride the pine to start the playoffs?Whether it’s be...

East Greenbush restaurant offers free meal to police for work during swatting calls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:40 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A local restaurant thanked law enforcement who responded to Thursday's false school threats. The Crisp Cannoli in East Greenbush offered a free lunch to all police officers on Friday as a way of recognizing their role in keeping students safe. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Owner Jason Grant said his son recently graduated high school and wanted to show his appreciation."What they did yesterday, running into all those schools, and their resources spread so thin across the area and across all counties," he said. Why ‘swatting’ calls to US schools are becoming a big concern According to Governor Kathy Hochul, 36 swatting calls happened on Thursday across the state. She said the calls were all different and were made to schools in areas of the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, Western New York, and the Adirondacks. State police went to over 226 schools, and local law enforcement agencies also r...

LIVE UPDATES: Tornado warnings close to St. Louis County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A tornado warning has been issued for Franklin, Crawford and Washington counties through 6 p.m.A tornado watch remains in effect for much of the St. Louis Metropolitan area for Friday through 8 p.m.When a tornado warning is issued, a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar and there is imminent danger to life and property. If you’re in the area of a tornado warning, seek shelter immediately.During a tornado watch, atmospheric conditions are favorable for a tornado to develop, but a tornado has not yet been sighted or indicated by weather radar.The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the St. Louis Metropolitan area to a Level-4 risk for severe weather Friday. Mother Nature means business on Friday, as winds will become quite gusty from the south as temperatures climb towards 70 degrees. Severe weather threats include 70 to 80 miles per hour winds, some large hail, and even the chance of quick hitting tornadoes.  St. Louis radar: See a map of c...

After-school activities in St. Louis area cancel due to severe weather

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - High schools and universities across St. Louis are taking precautions Friday and canceling after-school activities as the threat of severe weather moves across the region.School districts like Parkway, Francis Howell, and Rockwood canceled after-school activities. Officials at St. Louis University has also informed its participants and parents that the Billikens Invitational track and field event was canceled because of the threat of severe weather. Top Stories: Severe weather expected near St. Louis Friday At Bishop DuBourg High School in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood, students have worked hard on Friday's performance of “Radio Girls,” which has now been moved to Sunday.“We had a lot of after-school activities today, everything from sports to our play,” said Monica Freese, principal of Bishop DuBourg High School. “But just out of an abundance of caution and the safety of our staff and students, we did decide to cancel any after-school activities and postpone our pl...

Broncos podcast: Analyzing offseason signings, league meetings, possibility of a new stadium

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:40 GMT

In this edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Parker Gabriel break down the Broncos’ busy offseason as the NFL Draft approaches in a few weeks.Are the Broncos doing the right thing by not trading receivers Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton? What’s to make of Dre’Mont Jones signing with the Seahawks, and the Broncos bringing in Zach Allen to replace him on the defensive line? Will Denver’s recent moves on the offensive line be enough to protect Russell Wilson in 2023? What’s the possibility of a new stadium in the near future?These questions are addressed, plus more analysis from the recent league meetings, in a packed show.Subscribe to the podcastSoundCloud | iTunes | Stitcher | RSSSubscribe to our Broncos Insider newsletter to get the latest team news sent straight to your inbox.

Lakewood taps Roswell, N.M., police chief Philip Smith to head 400-person force

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:40 GMT

City of LakewoodPhilip Smith, chief of the Roswell, N.M. police force for nearly a decade, will take over as Lakewood’s new police chief on April 3.Lakewood announced Friday that it has named Philip Smith, the chief of police in Roswell, N.M., for the last nine years, to head the 400-strong force in Colorado’s fifth-largest city.Smith, who has 37 years of experience in law enforcement and has served as a university-level adjunct professor teaching cultural diversity, law enforcement ethics and police administration, will start as Lakewood’s chief Monday.“His extensive experience in law enforcement, leadership and community engagement make him a great fit for our city,” City Manager Kathy Hodgson said in a statement.Lakewood’s release said Smith’s background in community engagement will be invaluable in addressing the complex challenges facing law enforcement today.Lakewood’s selection process to replace Daniel McCasky, who was chief from 201...

Armed man fleeing police in Craig is fatally shot by an officer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:40 GMT

An armed man was fatally shot by police in Craig on Friday morning, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.Just before 9 a.m., Craig Police Department officers tried to contact a man outside the Cool Water Grille, 337 W. Victory Way, a CBI news release said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | CBI investigating fatal Monte Vista police shooting of teen who ran at them swinging knives Crime and Public Safety | 3 Adams County sheriff’s deputies cleared in fatal shooting of murder suspect Crime and Public Safety | Colorado Springs police release video of officer shooting Crime and Public Safety | Armed robbery suspect dies, Lakewood police agent injured after exchanging gunfire Crime and Public Safety | Western Colorado gunfight in Montrose leaves sheriff’s deputy uninjured and suspect hospitalized Craig officers and Moffat County Sheriff’s deputies approached the man, who ...