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Travis County data shows drug overdose deaths higher among people leaving jail

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, Travis County leaders will present data from the 2022 Medical Examiner's report that shows more than 20% of accidental overdose deaths were people who had been in jail less than a year prior. According to the county, the data showed 89 of the 417 people who died of an accidental drug overdose in 2022 had been in jail at least once within 12 months of their death. According to staff, 24 of those people had been flagged for needing mental health treatment in the jail during their last jail stay. The county noted that means someone in our county is more than eight times more likely to die of an accidental drug overdose after being directly released from jail compared to those who had not. Staff also said overall, people with shorter stays at the jail were actually more likely to later die of an accidental overdose death. They attributed that to someone not getting available resources in the jail. "We are continuing to analyze many risk factors that are assoc...

Another MN air quality alert in effect in record-breaking season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:06 GMT

An air quality alert is in effect until midnight Thursday, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.Smoke from wildfires in Ontario and Quebec continues to hang over southern, east central, and northeast Minnesota. Counties south of St. Cloud and East of Bemidji are expected to have air quality unhealthy for sensitive groups Tuesday and Wednesday. A cold front forecasted for Wednesday afternoon should bring cleaner air from the west and improve air quality across the state by midnight on Thursday.(Courtesy of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency)Today’s air quality alert is the 23rd of the season, breaking the record set in 2021, according to an MPCA Tweet on Tuesday. MPCA typically issues 2-3 alerts per season.Air quality alerts are issued when forecasted air quality conditions could be harmful for sensitive groups. MPCA recommends individuals monitor the Air Quality Index, and avoid prolonged outdoor exertion on days when air quality is poor.Related ArticlesLoca...

Man sentenced to workhouse in Ramsey County child sexual exploitation sting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:06 GMT

A 44-year-old was sentenced to 90 days in the Ramsey County workhouse, with a 15-month prison sentence hanging over his head, after he was caught in a police sting aimed at people who would solicit and sexually exploit children online.In September 2021, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s predatory crimes section and Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint operation targeting the solicitation of children for sex via online chat rooms.Working from a St. Paul location, an undercover agent posted a profile on the website “Plenty of Fish” using a photograph of a young-looking female. The agent did not initiate contact, but waited to see who would contact her. A man, later identified as Jeferson Roger Montenegro Gutierrez, responded with a message. The agent said she was 14.Jeferson Roger Montenegro GutierrezMontenegro Gutierrez talked explicitly about sex acts he wanted to engage in with the girl and directed her “to delete their text string after every commun...

Loons sign Teemu Pukki to be goal-scoring fix the club really needs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:06 GMT

Minnesota United believes striker Teemu Pukki is the best player the club will put on the field since adding attacking midfielder Emanuel Reynoso in 2020.The Loons announced Tuesday the signing of Pukki as a full Designated Player on a two-year contract to June 2025 with club option to December 2025. The experienced 33-year-old Finland international comes on a free transfer, meaning MNUFC will not have to pay a fee to his previous club, Norwich City in England.With 176 goals in a 16-year club career, Pukki will be counted on to help a team starved for goals from the striker position. They have gone eight matches since Sang Bin Jeong scored from that spot on May 6.Luis Amarilla was cast away to Mazatlan in Mexico’s Liga MX for an approximated $800,000 transfer fee after not scoring in 742 minutes of open play this season, and Mender Garcia’s current goalless drought has reached 467 minute since March.Pukki arrives after five season with Norwich, where he played three years in t...

Some families reach settlements with Mavis in Schoharie limo crash lawsuits

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:06 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — According to documents provided by the Albany County Supreme Court, several families in the fatal 2018 Schoharie limo crash trial reached settlements with Mavis Discount Tire. All settlements and amounts are confidential. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to Tom Mortati of Harding and Mazzotti—who represents the victims' families—these settlements are specifically with Mavis, and other defendants are not impacted by the agreements. This comes on the heels of the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department denying Mavis' appeal to be dropped from civil lawsuits related to the crash in April. The initial civil lawsuits against Mavis allege they were at fault for allowing the limousine to be out on the road. They further allege that Mavis botched the brake repairs in 2016—and again in 2018—but still gave Prestige Limousine an inspection sticker for the limo. C...

Tour the Empire State Plaza and NYS Capitol this summer!

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Free summer tours of the Empire State Plaza and outdoor sculptures are returning in July. Visitors can ride on a specially-wrapped, air-conditioned, accessible CDTA trolley or join an outdoor walking tour. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In addition to the Empire State Plaza tours, visitors can also take tours of the New York State Capitol. Below is information about each tour:"Ride the Plaza!" - Trolley TourLearn about the local landmarks, architecture, art, memorials, and history. The trolley is fully accessible and can accommodate up to 22 passengers.Where: Board the trolley on Madison Avenue, near the New York State Museum entrance. The trolley will return to the same location at the end of the tour.When: Fridays, July 7 to September 1. Tours run at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. and last approximately 45 minutes.Reservations: Seating is limited, so reservations are required and can be made at empirestateplaz...

Hockey coach charged with child sex crimes in St. Louis County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A hockey coach faces felony charges for child sex crimes reported in St. Louis County. Prosecutors have charged James Lambert, 31, with two counts of first-degree statutory sodomy and two counts of sexual exploitation of a child. Expired tags ‘nightmare’: Woman gets car back as neighbor’s truck gets towed away According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Lambert worked as a hockey coach for select hockey teams and in various capacities for Lindenwood University. Investigators say Lambert committed multiple "deviant sexual acts" with a boy between March 2020 and September 2021. The victim was between six and seven years old. Per court documents, the incident occurred in a bathroom at the Centene Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Lambert reportedly took photos of these acts as they were occurring. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Stranded travelers in DIA sleep on cots as United Airlines cancels scores of flights

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:06 GMT

Travelers flying in and out of Denver International Airport on Tuesday morning were facing 96 delays and cancellations, mostly affecting those with flights booked on United Airlines,  according to the FlightAware tracking service.Hundreds of cots were set up overnight in the airport.“This issue is a United issue,” DIA spokeswoman Ashley Forest said.United Airlines officials provided cots for stranded travelers overnight, Forest said.The United officials “asked Denver to assist by giving out our own blankets to those who needed them.”United Airlines officials did not respond to repeated Denver Post requests for an explanation.The United cancellations at DIA had reached 49 around 8:30 a.m., data on the FlightAware website showed.

Letters: Aurora shouldn’t lift watering restrictions, yet, there’s a lot of summer left

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:06 GMT

Aurora still needs to conserve waterRe: “Water charge reversal on tap,” June 17 news storyI find it appalling that Aurora is considering lifting its watering restrictions because we’ve had a wet May/June and the reservoirs are 68% full. We have a lot of summer ahead of us and, if the past few years are any indication, there will not be much moisture. We need to conserve the water that we have gained from a heavy snowfall winter and a wetter-than-average spring. Stop trying to appease a few complaining voters and stick by your guns, conserve the water we have and thank God for a generous wet winter and spring.Jae Leist, LakewoodThe key to safety and equityRe: “DPS reverses ’20 ban on police in schools decision follows march shooting,” June 16 news storyAs evidenced by the 4-3 vote to reinstate school resource officers, the Denver School Board is having to balance the interests of its various communities. One group sees the “schools-to-prisons...

Orange County man records video of tourist vandalizing Rome's Colosseum

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:06 GMT

A California man vacationing in Europe recently captured video of a tourist vandalizing the Colosseum in Rome.Orange resident Ryan Lutz was on a two-month tour of Europe when he shot the video. “Like a lot of Americans, I probably, you know, saw 'Gladiator' back in the early 2000s … and got entranced by ancient Rome … Yeah, I wanted to see it and it came to life,” Lutz said. But his visit was ruined when he found a guy carving his name into one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Lutz recorded the tourist and said he confronted him, but the video shows the vandal grinning as he continues to carve with what appeared to be a set of keys.A tourist is seen vandalizing the Colosseum in Rome (Ryan Lutz)“I was pretty upset," said Lutz, who was not sure where the person was from. “You always hate to see any tourist doing that … You kind of hold out hope that they're not American," Lutz said, adding that American tourists already have a pretty bad reputation in Europe. When Lutz reported...