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Class 2A state softball: St. Agnes nets first state tournament win since 1983 before falling in semis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:30 GMT

NORTH MANKATO — St. Agnes’ run through the Class 2A state tournament came to an end Thursday evening, but not before the Aggies made a little program history.St. Agnes downed third-seeded Proctor 2-1 in Thursday’s quarterfinals before falling 8-3 to second-seeded St. Charles at Caswell Park. The Aggies’ quarterfinal victory marked their first state tournament win since they were a state runner-up in 1983. The St. Paul school will play for third place on Friday.St. Charles will play Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton in the Class 2A final.“It means a lot. … Just getting to the state tournament is always such a milestone and an accomplishment,” St. Agnes coach Dan Berthiaume said. “The goal this year was to win a game and to be playing on Friday.”Mission accomplished. The Aggies bested Proctor largely thanks to the work of Angela Proper in the circle. She scattered seven hits and struck out nine. Proctor’s lone run came in the first inn...

Large police presence seen at Hawthorne Avenue home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An investigation is ongoing after a large police presence at a home in Albany. A medical call on Hawthorne Avenue came in around 5:40 p.m. Thursday, police said. They were called to the scene after a report of a possible weapon inside the house. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! After a few hours, police were able to get inside the home and found a man unresponsive. They were able to wake him and took him to the hospital to be evaluated.As of late Thursday night, police had not said if any charges would be filed.

Rensselaer home invasion under investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:30 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are investigating a home invasion in Rensselaer. It took place around 1 p.m. Thursday on Second Street. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! It's currently unclear if anyone was injured or if any suspects are in custody.

Air quality concerns in St. Louis area 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Canadian wildfires creating air quality concerns in parts of the United States are also raising questions about air quality levels locally. The St. Louis region has seen a string of days with air quality alerts. “Air pollution can have a lot of effects on your health,” said Susannah Fuchs, director of clean air at the American Lung Association in Missouri. She said current air pollution concerns in the St. Louis area are different from what places such as New York are experiencing. Fuchs said ozone pollution created from various emissions, heat, and sunlight has contributed to air quality concerns in the St. Louis area.  Revisting Mike Shildt’s comments on his Cardinals departure Air quality problems can lead to various short- and long-term health issues, including shortness of breath and nausea. “It can exacerbate lung disease,” Fuchs said. “For example, if you have asthma, it can make it worse.” She hopes area residents will be mindful of ale...

Politician pleads guilty to stealing after multiple Fox Files reports

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:30 GMT

BRIDGETON, Mo. - A politician FOX 2 first busted for living in a different state from where he drew a councilman's salary admitted guilt Thursday.“What do you say to citizens who thought you were representing them?” FOX 2 asked as Andrew Purcell walked out of court with his attorney, Thomas Kissell. Kissell said they had no comment.Purcell struck a plea deal that saves him six months in jail if he abides by the terms of his one-year probation for misdemeanor stealing without consent.He has been the focus of multiple Fox Files investigations, beginning in April 2022, when we told you he had quietly moved for a job in Illinois while making excuses for why he wasn’t showing up for his then-job as a Bridgeton city councilman. Pivot! Animal rescuers successfully guide horse that fell into Illinois basement In May 2022, we confronted him, asking, “What’s your response to living in Illinois and getting paid as a Bridgeton councilman?” Purcell would only respond, “I have no comment at thi...

Authorities back out of pursuit of suspected DUI driver in Los Angeles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:30 GMT

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department were in pursuit of a driver in a pickup truck suspected of driving recklessly and being intoxicated with a child in the vehicle. Police initiated the pursuit in the Santa Monica area with the suspect traveling westbound on the 10 Freeway before exiting at Lincoln Boulevard and eventually transitioning to the traffic-congested northbound 405 Freeway. LAPD ground units pulled back from the pursuit suspect as the driver weaved in and out of lanes and began to monitor the pickup truck the air. As the pursuit continued, the driver exited at Burbank Boulevard, but continued straight to stay on the 405 Freeway, eventually transitioning to the 5 Freeway and, later, the 14 Freeway. After LAPD units stopped tracking the driver, officers with the California Highway Patrol did not immediately takeover the chase. As Sky5 left the area, the pursuit suspect was last seen driving on the northbound 14 Freeway toward Palmdale without any law enforcement...

San Clemente beaches closing early amid increasing public safety concerns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:30 GMT

San Clemente beaches will now close two hours early at 10 p.m. amid growing public safety concerns. The change was approved Tuesday and went into effect Wednesday night. However, it won’t be enforced until signs are officially posted at the beach. A unanimous city council vote approved the rule following a May 26 assault involving three Marines being beaten by a crowd of teenagers at the San Clemente Pier.The move addresses ongoing concerns over increasing public safety issues at the beach and nearby downtown areas. Officials also approved the hiring of more private security to patrol the beaches.The early closure would fall in line with most Orange County beaches which generally close at 10 p.m. as well.“I don’t think anything good happens on those beaches after 10 p.m.," said Councilmember Victor Cabral. "I think it’s an appropriate time to close them."“It’s long overdue,” said Councilmember Mark Enmeier.Cell phone video recorded the beaten of two off-duty Marines on the San Cleme...

These Southern California water projects received millions in grant funding to combat drought, floods

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:30 GMT

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office announced Thursday that 44 statewide drought and flood projects will receive millions of dollars in Department of Water Resources grants.In total, $217 million will be directed to increase water supply, combat flooding, and expand new water storage and conservation initiatives. An additional $71 million will be used to respond to local drought impacts. These are the projects in Southern California that received grant funding:Millions will be directed to flood risk management and groundwater recharge programs, including a $10.5 million grant to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. That grant will be used to reinforce the Santa Anita dam and remove sediment, which will increase capacity at the Santa Anita Spreading Grounds located downstream. That particular project is considered to be of high priority as California looks to recharge underground aquifers using storm water. The Casitas Municipal Water District in Ventura County will r...

Oklahoma wins third straight Women’s College World Series title, extends record win streak to 53

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:30 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jordy Bahl threw three innings of perfect relief and Oklahoma won its third straight Women’s College World Series title and seventh overall, beating Florida State 3-1 on Thursday night for a two-game sweep.The Sooners finished 61-1 and extended their Division I-record win streak to 53 games. They have won six titles since 2016 after getting their first in 2000, all under coach Patty Gasso.Oklahoma’s only defeat was a 4-3 loss at Baylor on Feb. 19. The Sooners set a record for win percentage and had the fewest losses of any NCAA champion. They led the nation in runs per game, earned run average and batting average — even after losing Division I career home run leader Jocelyn Alo from last year’s team.UCLA was the only other program to win three straight titles, from 1988-90. But the Bruins lost 19 games during that stretch. Oklahoma has dropped just eight during its three-peat.Bahl, a sophomore from Papillion, Nebraska, pitched 24 2/3 scoreless ...

Brother of gay American who fell from a Sydney cliff in 1988 says police demonized family

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:30 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The brother of a gay American who was attacked and fell from a Sydney cliff top in 1988 said elements within local police had demonized their family over their pursuit of justice.An Australian man was sentenced to nine years in prison Thursday for killing Scott Johnson at the known gay haunt. His older brother Steve Johnson led the family’s efforts to overturn a coroner’s finding in 1989 that the openly gay mathematician had taken his own life.Steve Johnson told Australian Broadcasting Corp. on Friday that evidence in a New South Wales state government inquiry into gay hate crimes had confirmed “our worst fears that the police were really not only opposed to the investigation but demonizing our family.”“It’s still a question mark why? Maybe they thought of Scott’s case as a tinderbox that would force them to work on the other 100 cases of gay men who died during the same period,” Steve Johnson said.“There are still some in the police force that are opposed...