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Next steps in Chief Judge nomination process

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:36 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Following the Senate’s rejection of Hector LaSalle as Hochul’s initial Chief Judge nomination, the Governor has nominated Rowan Wilson for Chief Judge and Caitlin Halligan to replace Wilson as Associate Judge. Her nominations are being backed by the support of Democrats, but he may not be conservative enough to win everyone over. Lineup announced for Averill Park Restaurant Week "Rowan Wilson is brilliant, he’s been on the Court of Appeals, he’s extraordinarily bright, he’s very, very personable, he tends to be more liberal," said Vincent Bonventre, professor of Law at Albany Law. This could be why the Senate is showing their support for Wilson in contrast to LaSalle who they felt would be too conservative for New York. Bonventre said Wilson tends to favor the rights of the accused, as opposed to law and order and crime control. Bonventre also said Wilson favors the rights of the workers rather than the rights of businesses.  "What that means is that I think...

Wounded Hermann officer showing signs of progress

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:36 GMT

EDGEWOOD, CO -- New photos show the remarkable progress a Hermann police officer is making after he was critically shot last month. Adam Sullentrup, 31, is now able to sit upright. His family adds that he is also beginning to walk with therapists.The photos were taken Craig Hospital in Englewood, Colorado, where Sullentrup is being treated for a traumatic brain injuries. Sullentrup and his wife arrived at Craig last week. He is expected to undergo intense medical and rehabilitation for about two months. Top story: Police officer’s gun and body armor stolen from his car Adam SullentrupAdam SullentrupCraig Hospital in ColoradoThese latest developments are a sign of relief for the family of Sullentrup, who was critically shot March 12 in Hermann. His partner, Det. Sgt. Mason Griffith, was also shot but did not survive. The two men were trying to arrest a wanted suspect at a convenience store, when the suspect fired at both of them. The suspect has been charged with multiple felonies ...

Man charged in stolen semi chase around St. Louis area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Minnesota man faces five felony charges after leading police on a chase around St. Charles and St. Louis counties with a stolen semi-truck. Prosecutors have charged Bennie Robinson, 31, of Remer, Minnesota, with vehicle hijacking, tampering, property damage and two counts of resisting arrest, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Top story: Police officer’s gun and body armor stolen from his car MSHP trooper received a call just after 4 p.m. about the stolen vehicle. Around that time, they spotted it on Interstate 64 near Highway K. When they tried to stop the driver, later identified as Robinson, he refused to pull over. A multi-county chase followed, and Robinson drove more than 15 mph over the speed limit in some stages of it. Troopers caught up with Robinson around St. Charles County. He then continued east into St. Louis County. Robinson jumped out of the semi near Mason Ridge without placing the truck into a park position. The truck rolle...

PETA protests outside St. Louis Budweiser brewery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Animal activist organization PETA is planning a protest Wednesday outside the Anheuser-Busch brewery in St. Louis over treatment of the famous Budweiser Clydesdales.The protest is planned for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at 1200 Lynch Street. It follows a protest from Opening Day in which PETA flew a banner to address the same concerns. Trending: Minnesota man steals semi-truck, leads to police chase in St. Louis County According to a news release from PETA, a group of protestors plans to wear "giant realistic horse masks" and pass out 90 cans of free beer. The beer cans will be ones that specifically aren't Anheuser-Busch brands, rather a St. Louis-based White Ale, according to the company. The protests come as PETA accused Budweiser of "secretly severing the Clydesdales’ tailbones" in a video released earlier this year. PETA is calling on Budweiser to "to modernize and end" such a practice. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. ...

Missouri House hearing on ‘parents bill of rights’ centers diversity education

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:36 GMT

A prohibition on diversity curriculum in public schools was the focus of debate Wednesday in a Missouri House committee, as lawmakers heard testimony on the Senate version of “parents bill of rights” legislation.Sen. Andrew Koenig, a Manchester Republican and the bill’s sponsor, said the legislation doesn’t explicitly ban “critical race theory” but instead describes concepts that would be banned. One such idea is “that individuals of any race, ethnicity, color, or national origin are inherently superior or inferior.”Koenig testified Wednesday that his son’s friend was separated by race and taught about racial oppression in class. This is the type of lesson he is trying to stop, he said.Rep. Maggie Nurrenbern, D-Kansas City, said “as an educator of 13 years” she had never seen children separated by race.“There are a lot of unintended consequences to legislation we pass, and my fear is that we would tie the hands of educators who are just doing their best to educate our students and t...

Judge blocks rules intended to protect nation's waterways

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:36 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a federal rule in 24 states that is intended to protect thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways throughout the nation.U.S. District Judge Daniel L. Hovland in Bismarck, North Dakota, halted the regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pending the outcome of a lawsuit filed by the 24 states, most of which are led by Republicans. The regulations were finalized in December 2022, repealing a rule implemented during President Donald Trump's administration but thrown out by federal courts. Trending: Minnesota man steals semi-truck, leads to police chase in St. Louis County Opponents of the regulations, which define which “waters of the United States” are protected by the Clean Water Act, have called the rules an example of federal overreach and argued they would unfairly burden farmers and ranchers.The preliminary injunction affects Alabama, Alaska,...

Nuggets’ Jamal Murray admits injured thumb still hampering him on verge of playoffs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:36 GMT

Jamal Murray’s waited to be back in the postseason spotlight since the Bubble.But before he and the No. 1 seeded Nuggets return there Sunday at 8:30 p.m. for Game 1, he had to address the elephant in the room.It was two years ago, exactly, that Murray’s left knee crumpled on a drive late in a game at Golden State. Until he was asked about it following Wednesday’s practice, he hadn’t thought about the anniversary.“Appreciate it,” Murray quipped to a reporter who brought it to his attention.Murray’s done his best to move beyond the devastating ACL tear that robbed the Nuggets of two golden postseason chances. He said he does his best not to think about his past, tricking his mind into thinking both knees are equally steady.“Two good legs,” he said confidently.But as he approaches this version of the playoffs, there’s another injury that he can’t get out of his mind. Murray was dogged by a right thumb sprain the final few weeks of the regular season, and he said it’s still an issue as ...

Joe O’Biden? In Ireland, president wonders why anyone leaves

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:36 GMT

By COLLEEN LONG and DARLENE SUPERVILLE (Associated Press)DUNDALK, Ireland (AP) — President Joe Biden returned Wednesday to his ancestral home of Ireland, where he was greeted by thousands of cheering people who lined up four and five deep and endured an hourslong wait in the cold rain in hopes of getting a glimpse, a photo or even the slightest touch from him.In the town of Dundalk, County Louth’s most famous descendant declared, “I don’t know why the hell my ancestors left here. It’s beautiful.”Biden’s mother’s family comes from this corner of Ireland, and he appeared overjoyed to take a break from Washington’s grind to dive into his Irish heritage, which he often cites as a driving force in his public and private life. The buoyant president popped into several shops and restaurants in Dundalk’s town square, and he stretched over barricades to shake hands, make small talk and pose for pictures. Children were perched on the...

Best Online Casinos in NZ Ranked by Real Money Games & Bonuses for New Zealand Players

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:36 GMT

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Teen arrested after racist graffiti, threats spray painted on Riverside County elementary school

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:36 GMT

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with racist graffiti and threats that were spray painted on a Riverside County elementary school last week.The incident was reported around 7:20 a.m. at Hamilton Elementary School in Anza.Racist graffiti had been written on the school and on a nearby roadway, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.School administrators discovered the graffiti when they arrived at school, took photos and handed them over to sheriff’s investigators.School was not in session at the time because of spring break, but there were five to 10 students on campus for an extended learning opportunity.Detectives also obtained surveillance video of three suspects vandalizing the property around 10:25 p.m. the previous night, officials said. Racist graffiti, threats spray painted on Riverside County elementary school A source told KTLA that three students were named in the graffiti with “Y’all f—ing die” underneath.Authorities were eventually able...