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Christopher Taylor: APD officers testify in fellow officer's murder trial

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:26:28 GMT

Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN News Today's top morning headlines for Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The state will continue to bring witnesses Wednesday in the trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who was charged with murder in the death of Mike Ramos. Taylor shot and killed Ramos, 42, during a confrontation with police back in April 2020 at a south Austin apartment complex parking lot. Taylor is on administrative leave with APD.KXAN's Grace Reader is in court covering the trial. Follow her live updates on social media platform X:In the courtroom again today following day 3 of APD Ofc. Christopher Taylor's trial. He's charged with murder in the death of Mike Ramos in 2020. Will have a thread of testimony/evidence again today. You can also follow on https://t.co/YjssmHY9zW here🔽 https://t.co/qJcXMLjDWr— Grace Reader (@GraceReaderTV) October 25, 2023 Testimony from APD officers on scene Wednesday, the state put APD patrol officer Dar...

Texas Parks officials confirm cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:26:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials confirmed Monday that the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was detected in domesticated swans in Nueces County. HPAI spreads easily between wild and domestic birds. TPWD said it is not surprising the illness is circulating in Texas as waterbirds and fowl have started their fall migration. Since the disease is highly transmittable, the TPWD encourages wildlife rehabilitators to be cautious when handling animals showing clinical signs of the condition. This may also include quarantining animals with signs of influenza to prevent exposure to other animals. TPWD said this risk of transmission to humans is low, but still, people should use protective measures if coming into contact with a wild animal is unavoidable. TPWD advised game hunters to consider the following precautions: Disposing carcasses properlyWearing gloves when processingAvoiding consumption or processing of any sick birdCleanin...

Vikings safety Cam Bynum is trying to get his wife to the U.S. His performance on Monday Night Football might help.

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:26:28 GMT

Vikings safety Cam Bynum is slowly becoming a household name.His performance on Monday Night Football was something out of a movie as Bynum intercepted a pair of passes to help lead the Vikings to a 22-17 upset victory over the San Francisco 49ers in primetime.The most meaningful part for Bynum, however, came after the final whistle. He conducted a postgame interview with NFL Network, and in a poignant moment, shared that his wife Lalaine is stuck in the Philippines. The couple is forced to live apart at the moment because they haven’t been able to obtain the paperwork needed for her to come to the U.S.The exposure on national television got the message out. The following morning Bynum took to social media to continue the conversation. He posted on the app formerly known as Twitter, asking for help from anybody with connections to get a spousal visa approved in short order.“We’re getting a lot of traction,” Bynum said Wednesday at TCO Performance Center. “I t...

Gophers defense squared up on Hawkeyes’ ‘curveballs’ in rivalry win

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:26:28 GMT

Gophers defensive coordinator Joe Rossi grew up as a baseball player in Pittsburgh. In the batter’s box, he could lock in and hit curveballs.But at age 16, his career on the diamond was derailed when he fouled off a pitch that hit in him in the face. He went legally blind his left eye.That scary situation led Rossi to focus on football, and his connection to his other boyhood love returned as a theme as Minnesota prepared for the Floyd of Rosedale rivalry game at Iowa last Saturday.The Gophers wanted to take away certain plays the Hawkeyes have had success with against Minnesota in the past — double-move passing routes, reverses and misdirection handoffs. “Those are kind of like off-speed pitches,” Rossi said.Minnesota took away those plays, with Iowa having only one explosive offensive play in the Gophers’ 12-10 victory. The Hawkeyes mustered only 11 rushing yards, their lowest total since 2019, and a paltry 127 total yards, a new low since 2017.When they made a big play, the...

Police arrest two suspects for alleged animal cruelty

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:26:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An investigation into two abandoned puppies found on Livingston Avenue has resulted in two arrests. Delorean Benson, 30, and Kori Leizear, 23, of Albany, were charged with one count of torturing or injuring animals and one count of abandonment of an animal. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The two puppies were found next to a dumpster without food or water. Animal Control transported them to the Mohawk Humane Society. The puppies received medical treatment and are in good health. Benson and Leizar are scheduled to be arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court on October 27.

Trump hauled to witness stand in unexpected twist during New York fraud trial 

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:26:28 GMT

NEW YORK — In an unexpected twist, former President Trump took the witness stand Wednesday in his New York civil trial to defend himself — not against any of the fraud charges he faces in the case but to respond to the judge’s assertion that he had violated a gag order in place.The surprise, yet brief testimony took place after an afternoon break — before which the star of the day was his ex-fixer Michael Cohen. Cohen’s testimony itself also took an explosive turn during later cross-examination, when he appeared to contradict his own testimony about inflating Trump’s assets. But it ended up being Trump’s remarks earlier in the day that took center stage. When Trump took the stand, Engoron asked him about a comment he made to reporters regarding a “very partisan judge with a person who is very partisan sitting alongside him, perhaps even more partisan than he is.” The trial judge suggested that the person Trump was referring to was his principal law clerk, who is seate...

Man facing murder charges in quadruple fatal PCH crash was going 104 mph, DA says

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:26:28 GMT

A Malibu man pleaded not guilty to four counts of murder in connection with a high-speed Pacific Coast Highway crash that killed four Pepperdine University students. Fraser Michael Bohm, 22, also faces four counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said Tuesday. He added that Bohm was going 104 mph in a 45 mph zone on PCH the night of Oct. 17 when he lost control and crashed into Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams. The college seniors died at the scene. He had been arrested at the scene but was released from custody hours later while authorities investigated the circumstances of the crash. He was eventually re-arrested and booked on suspicion of murder. Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams died when authorities say a speeding driver hit them on the Pacific Coast Highway roughly four miles east of the school. "We lost four young people with a complete life ahead of them,...

Woman Dies in Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident on West Hills Parkway [San Diego, CA]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:26:28 GMT

68-Year-Old Female Passenger Killed in Rear-End Collision near Carlton Oaks DriveSAN DIEGO, CA (October 25, 2023) – A hit-and-run motorcycle accident on West Hills Parkway claimed the life of an elderly woman, Sunday night. Around 7:30 p.m., the incident occurred at the 8400 block of West Hills Parkway near Carlton Oaks Drive.Officers say the 33-year-old male driver of a Honda Accord changed lanes into the No. 1 and No. 2 lanes, colliding with a Harley Tri-Glide motorcycle from behind. Following the collision, the driver fled the scene without offering assistance or contacting help.Crews transported the 65-year-old male motorcyclist and his female passenger to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Paramedics later pronounced the 68-year-old female passenger dead at the hospital.After completing preliminary tasks, law enforcement successfully located the suspected driver. Currently, the San Diego Police Department is spearheading the investigation.In this sorrowful time, the...

Three Dead, Three Hospitalized Following Fiery Crash on South Zaragoza Road [El Paso, TX]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:26:28 GMT

Four-Vehicle Collision on South Americas Avenue Resulted in Three Individuals Deceased, Three HurtEL PASO, TX (October 25, 2023) – Saturday morning, a fiery crash on South Zaragoza Road left three people dead and three others injured.The incident happened around 8:25 a.m. on October 14th, at South Zaragoza Road and South Americas Avenue.According to the authorities, EPPD received a report involving four vehicles and caught also caught fire. Three people in their twenties were taken to the hospital with serious and minor injuries while three more individuals were pronounced dead on the spot.Furthermore, witnesses stated that officers arrested and tased an unidentified man, however, police undisclosed the man’s connection to the accident.Authorities have not released the identities of any of the involved parties at this time.In addition, officers shut off all lanes and underpasses in the area for investigation and cleanup. An active investigation is ongoing. More information about the...

1 Pronounced Dead after Semi-Truck Collision on Interstate 17 [Camp Verde, AZ]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:26:28 GMT

One Fatally Struck in Big-Rig Accident near McGuireville RoadCAMP VERDE, AZ (October 25, 2023) – A fatal accident involving a semi-truck occurred on Interstate 17, resulting in the death of one person, early Thursday morning. Responding officers arrived at the scene near McGuireville Road on the northbound lanes of the freeway around 8:30 a.m.Although the exact circumstances leading to the incident remain unclear, preliminary reports suggest a collision between a vehicle and a semi-truck took place. Paramedics also pronounced one victim dead. Law enforcement authorities temporarily closed the northbound lanes for cleanup and initial investigative procedures.The incident is currently the subject of an active investigation, with further information pending. Once available, we will provide more details regarding the semi-truck collision on Interstate 17.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim. May you fin...