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City appoints new Downtown Austin Community Court Administrator

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:50:56 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin said it appointed Robert Kingham as the next Downtown Austin Community Court Administrator.According to a release from the city, Kingham served as the Court Operations Manager for DACC since 2017.“Robert Kingham is an excellent choice as the next Court Administrator for the Downtown Austin Community Court,” Bruce Mills, Interim Assistant City Manager for Public Safety, said.  “He has the experience and knowledge needed to ensure the DACC continues to integrate new processes and policies that will help meet the needs of our court clientele and the community.”The city said during his time with DACC, Kingham led the transition of two important community programs to come under DACC’s purview.Austin Homelessness Advisory Council: Ensures voices of people with lived experience participate in planning processes for policies and programs impacting people experiencing homelessness to help achieve long-term stability.Violet KeepSafe Storage program: Ser...

Video shows Britney Spears inadvertently hit herself in the face

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:50:56 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — No charges will be filed following a brief investigation of the altercation involving pop star Britney Spears, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and a member of the player’s security team, Las Vegas police said Friday.Spears said she was struck by a security guard as she tried to approach Wembanyama near a restaurant in a Las Vegas casino complex on Wednesday night. Wembanyama said a person — he later was told it was Spears — grabbed him from behind.Spears filed a police report, alleging battery. The Las Vegas Metro Police Department said its investigation is over and “no charges will be filed against the person involved.”Police say surveillance video shows Spears inadvertently hit herself in the face after her hand was pushed off Wembanyama.Wembanyama is scheduled to make his NBA Summer League debut for the Spurs in Las Vegas on Friday night. The 7-foot-3 French teen was the No. 1 pick in last month’s NBA draft and is entering the league with a...

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: July 3-7

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:50:56 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, July 3 through 7. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! New Vietnamese restaurant opens in RotterdamPho Van’s Vietnamese Restaurant had its grand opening in Rotterdam on Wednesday. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.Watervliet looking for Hudson Shores Park restaurant operatorThe City of Watervliet has put out a request for proposals for a waterfront restaurant operator at Hudson Shores Park. This will be a development and ground lease opportunity.Mex Cocina reopens at a new location in TroyMex Cocina has reopened after almost three years — this time in a different location. The restaurant is now located at 7 Broadway in Troy and has added La Catrina to the name.After 13 years, Colonie pizzeria cha...

Albany man sentenced for sexual assault of a minor

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:50:56 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man has been sentenced on a sexual assault conviction, according to the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office. Jevonte Osterhout, 31, was found guilty by a jury trial on May 12 of having a sexual relationship with a child in East Greenbush. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At his trial in May, Osterhout was convicted of third-degree sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. He will serve the maximum of 364 days in prison and will be required to register as a sex offender.“We are thankful the victim came forward, as my office is committed to prosecuting those whoprey on children,” said District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly. “In addition we thank the East Greenbush Police Department and the START center for helping us secure justice for the victim.”

Head to Schoharie for the 6th annual Lily Festival

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:50:56 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On July 8, the Schoharie Promotional Association is hosting the sixth annual Lily Festival at the Schoharie Lily Park. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! schedule-landscapeDownloadVisitors can take a walk down a winding path and see thousands of four-foot-tall lilies. There will also be over 70 vendors, crafters, and organizations present. Attendees can also enjoy food, children's activities, a dog show competition, a silent auction, and more! To see a map of the vendor locations, click here.

Investigators offer $4,000 reward for information after 13-year-old’s shooting death in Aurora

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:50:56 GMT

Investigators are offering up to a $4,000 reward for information regarding the death of a 13-year-old in March’s Aurora mall shooting.Just before 8 p.m. on March 25, Aurora police officers responded to reports of a shooting in the parking lot at the Town Center at Aurora mall.When officers arrived, they found 13-year-old Phoenix Day suffering from two gunshot wounds, detective Nick Lesnansky said in Friday’s press conference. First responders took Day to the hospital, where he died less than half an hour later.“I will never understand why this happened to my son,” Phoenix Day’s mother, Tabatha Denny, said in the press conference. “But I do know that we deserve justice. I need to know what happened to my son.”Lesnansky said officers have since reviewed more than 100 hours of video surveillance footage, cell phone records and social media posts that have led to several different leads.Phoenix and his group of friends got into an argument with ...

Golden’s Lindsey Horan named co-captain of the USWNT for FIFA World Cup campaign

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:50:56 GMT

It’s been a whirlwind last three weeks for Lindsey Horan.An engagement, a new club team, and now? The soccer honor of a lifetime was confirmed Friday as head coach Vlatko Andonovski picked the Golden native as one of two captains along with teammate Alex Morgan for the United States Women’s National Team’s FIFA Women’s World Cup squad. The tournament will be held in Australia and New Zealand from July 20-Aug. 20.Horan, 29, will become just the second-ever Coloradan to captain the USWNT at a World Cup, joining Denver native April Heinrichs who did so at the inaugural FIFA Women’s World Cup in 1991.A veteran of the 2019 World Cup-winning team, she has captained the U.S. on nine occasions and first wore the armband in October 2021 for her 100th national team appearance. She’s made 127 appearances overall, scoring 27 goals. Horan recently made a permanent transfer to play for Olympique Lyonnais in France after spending the last two seasons there on lo...

Discover why Castle Rock appeals to young families and empty nesters alike

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:50:56 GMT

Douglas County’s seat is nationally recognized as one of Colorado’s safest and healthiest cities.Janell Arant with West+Main, who has lived in Douglas County for 17 years, including three in Castle Rock, says the town is one of her favorite places to live.“The terrain is stunning with the rolling hills and rock formations,” she says.The community also is ideally located.“It’s a great place for commuters,” Arant says. “It’s not as far as people think. It’s 30 minutes to downtown Denver and 30 minutes to Colorado Springs.”Although Castle Rock is among Colorado’s wealthiest cities, it has pockets of affordability, Arant says.The community offers a variety of restaurants and shopping, and mom-and-pop stores, including antique shops, boutiques, and flower and candy shops, fill historic downtown Castle Rock. It’s also known for its community events like weekend farmers’ markets and a star-lighting ceremony...

2 arrested in Long Beach drive-by shooting that left 12-year-old boy dead

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:50:56 GMT

A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in Long Beach that left a 12-year-old boy dead and another child injured in May.Rashawn Strother, 20, of Cypress, who was in custody on an unrelated charge, is expected to be booked on suspicion of murder in the death of Eric Gregory Brown III.His girlfriend Destinee Sheree Scipio, 21 of Long Beach, was also arrested and booked on suspicion of murder, but Long Beach Police Department Chief Wally Hebeish did not offer many details on her role in the crime.The shooting occurred on May 9 when Brown was walking on a sidewalk with two friends in the 2200 block of Lewis Avenue.A vehicle with several suspects inside pulled up to the victims when someone started shooting at them.A 14-year-old girl suffered a non-life-threatening injury, but Brown later died from his injuries, police said. The other girl was not injured.Eric Gregory Brown III is seen in a photo provided by the Long Beach Police Department on July 7, ...

Farmers Insurance limits new homeowner insurance policies in California

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:50:56 GMT

Farmers Insurance is the latest company to limit new homeowner policies in California, citing that record-breaking inflation and severe weather events have increased business costs. The new decision went into effect on July 3, according to company officials.“We are working diligently with the California Department of Insurance and others interested in improving the availability of property insurance in the state. With record-breaking inflation, severe weather events, and reconstruction costs continuing to climb, we are focused on serving our customers while effectively managing our business,” a company spokesperson told KTLA.“Effective July 3, Farmers will limit new homeowners insurance policies in California to a level consistent with the volume we projected to write each month before recent market changes.”Farmers Insurance's decision to limit new homeowner insurance policies in California won't impact current customers, a company spokesperson told KTLA. What can California pol...