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Suspect steals excavator, crashes it into Florida Walmart

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:22 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WJW) – Police in Gainesville, Florida, have arrested a suspect who stole a large excavator and crashed it into a Walmart. The suspect had also "drove through" a separate storage unit with the excavator, and took out multiple utility poles before crashing the construction vehicle into the Walmart, according to a Facebook post from the Gainesville Police Department.The incident took place Sept. 11, officials said. No one was injured.(Gainesville Police Department)(Gainesville Police Department)Police identified the suspect as 47-year-old Jesse Charles Smith, saying Smith had hotwired the excavator after finding it at a nearby construction site, local news outlet WUFT reported.The outlet, citing police, said the suspect also entered the Walmart carrying a machete after crashing through one of the building's walls. WATCH: Good Samaritan rescues driver from burning car after crash into Florida building Smith has been charged with grand theft, criminal mischief, armed...

Science & Natural History Museum reopens Sept. 23

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:22 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Science and Natural History Museum reopens Sept. 23 after a name change and a renovation. Staff took media on tour of the former Texas Memorial Museum on Wednesday. As part of the tour, they showed off a new centerpiece exhibit featuring a full-size dinosaur fossil. The museum at 2400 Trinity St. closed in 2022 for what it called "extensive renovations and exhibit updates." Museum to debut name change, renovations this fall According to Museum Managing Director Carolyn Connerat, the name change was, "a better way for all of our guests and visitors who want to come to the museum, to know what they're going to find when they get there." The Texas Science and Natural History Museum is the only one of its kind in the Austin area and was originally built in 1936, the museum said.The museum will hold a free grand opening celebration for the public on Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fire breaks out at recently-shuttered Hastings Creamery, investigation underway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:22 GMT

A fire broke out at the Hastings Creamery Wednesday night, one month after it officially closed up shop.The fire started late Wednesday night at 1701 Vermillion St. and upon arrival, responders saw flames and heavy smoke coming from the building. Community members were advised to remain indoors due to the smoke, according to a news release from the city of Hastings.No one was on site or injured and the fire has been fully extinguished, officials said. The incident will remain an active investigation with the State Fire Marshal, Hastings Fire Department and Hastings Police Department, per the release.The Hastings Creamery, which was a staple in the community for 110 years, faced a slew of issues earlier this summer when a milk leak in June led to the creamery being cut off from the city’s sewer system. Before making the call to close, the creamery had been working with city and state officials to remedy the issues.Minnesota Sen. Judy Seeberger, a Democrat who represents Hastings, was...

St. Paul City Council looks to amend marijuana smoking ordinance, vote to come Sept. 20

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:22 GMT

Weeks after recreational marijuana became legal statewide, the St. Paul City Council is planning to approve new rules limiting where residents may smoke.A public hearing on Wednesday drew strong opinions on all sides, with anti-smoking advocates urging the council not to back down from efforts to keep second-hand smoke of any kind out of public places enjoyed by children and families. A final vote is scheduled for Sept. 20.The proposed ordinance amendment follows the city’s existing anti-tobacco rules, barring smoking of any sort in parks and playgrounds unless it’s part of a cultural ceremony or in an area designated with signage by the director of St. Paul Parks and Recreation.On Wednesday, the council amended a previous proposal from Council Member Chris Tolbert, reducing penalties and softening language in light of heavy criticism from advocates for marijuana decriminalization. At Tolbert’s request, the new ordinance makes no mention of marijuana in particular,...

Lake George Association announces first annual Clean Up Lake George event

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:22 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Lake George Association is hosting its first annual Clean Up Lake George event on Sunday, September 17. Residents and businesses are invited to help clean up trash along the southern shoreline of Lake George. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Divers from the Warren County Sheriff's Office will assist with underwater clean-up. The event will begin at the Village Pier in Shepard Park from 9 a.m. to noon.

Ticonderoga parents charged with child endangerment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:22 GMT

TICONDEROGA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two Ticonderoga parents were arrested after their 2-year-old son left their house without them realizing it. Kara Slater, 39, and Chad Mauran, 42, are charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to New York State Police, on Wednesday, around 11:47 a.m., troopers were waved down by a pedestrian after they found a young child alone near Montcalm Street in Ticonderoga. The child was placed in a safe area with the pedestrian until they could figure out who the child belonged to.Ticonderoga Police responded and were able to inform troopers who the child was. The parents, Slater and Mauran, were later interviewed, and according to New York State Police, were unaware their child left the residence. Slater then picked up the child and returned safely home. Gloversville man arrested, had forged checks and more Both were arrested and taken to Schroon State Pol...

Gloversville man arrested, had forged checks and more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:22 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Gloversville man was arrested on August 25 after police responded to reports of him being unresponsive, who was found to possess stolen items once he woke up. Stashu Roberts, 27, faces several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Friday, August 25, police responded to the McDonald's in Wilton for reports of an unresponsive person. Once they arrived, they found Roberts and were able to wake him after multiple attempts. Police say he appeared to be under the influence of a substance and had a controlled substance in plain view of his personal belongings. Law enforcement says an inventory of Roberts' possession found multiple items, including forged checks not belonging to him and personal paperwork not named to him. Hancock man identified in fatal trooper-involved shooting Further investigation determined the items were proceeds of multiple thefts being investigated by the Saratoga Coun...

Man accused in Popeyes heist, $150 of frozen chicken stolen in Pagedale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis County man is accused of stealing $150 worth of frozen chicken from a Popeyes restaurant in Pagedale while he was out on bond. Prosecutors have charged Damon Saulberry, 53, with second-degree burglary and stealing in the investigation. The incident unfolded Tuesday at the Popeyes in the 7100 block of Page Avenue. Girl’s path to school: speeding cars, sex offenders, dangerous crosswalk Based on surveillance footage reviewed by investigators, a man went inside the Popeyes during the early morning hours while it was closed. According to court documents, Saulberry entered the restaurant through an unsecured door and removed multiple boxes of frozen chicken, which were valued at around $150. Restaurant staff identified Saulberry as the suspect and told police they were familiar with him from previous encounters. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

STL Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore doubles number of charges compared to 2022

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore has charged more than twice as many criminal cases in his first three months than former Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner did in the same time period last year.That's according to an analysis by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Gore told our partners at the post that the surge is largely due to his office reviewing cases applied for by police and prioritizing lower-level offenses, which he calls "quality of life crimes." Girl’s path to school: speeding cars, sex offenders, dangerous crosswalk His office has also been catching up on a backlog of pending charges. Since May 31, Gore's office has filed more than 1,400 cases.

2 men missing in Lake Perris after tubing accident

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:22 GMT

Dive teams are returning Thursday to search for two men who disappeared into the water after a tubing accident in Lake Perris a day earlier. California State Parks dispatchers received a distress call around 4 p.m. Wednesday reporting an accident in the boating zone just north of Alessandro Island. The person who called in the report told responders a man was tubing behind their boat when he fell into the water and could not swim back to the tube. Another man, who was a passenger on the boat, then jumped into the water to attempt to rescue the tuber and also began to struggle. Both men went under the water in distress and did not surface, a State Parks official confirmed. The unidentified men were about 45 years old, according to the official. Gas cloud prompts dozens of homes to be evacuated in West Whittier The men were not wearing life jackets and "are presumed missing under the water," the official stated. Lifeguards and a Riverside County Sheriff's Department dive team were ...