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Chicago man suspected of twice robbing USPS mail carrier at gunpoint in Forest Park

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:02 GMT

FOREST PARK, Ill. — A 20-year-old Chicago man is suspected of twice robbing a mail carrier at gunpoint in Forest Park, authorities said Thursday. A joint investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Forest Park Police Department led officials to Devan Flax. Cook County Sheriff's Office deputies said Flax allegedly robbed a letter carrier on the 900 block of Beloit Ave. on Tuesday, Nov. 28. SEE ALSO: Couple charged after allegedly using kids to steal nearly 1K in merchandise from Oak Brook Macy’s Flax is also suspected of committing the same crime days earlier in the 1100 block of Beloit Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 25.Last month, USPS officials announced a nationwide crackdown on postal crime, touting the arrests of hundreds in cases related to mail carriers being held up at gunpoint. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines The Associated Press reports that nearly 500 letter marriers were robbed last year.

Santos introduces resolution to expel Bowman

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:02 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) has filed a privileged resolution to expel Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) on the House floor. This comes ahead of an expected vote on whether to expel Santos on Friday.“Representative Jamaal Bowman knowingly and willingly gave a false fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building,” Santos declared on the House floor.The move by Santos could force lawmakers to act on the measure within two legislative days, unless Santos is expelled first.Bowman was charged with a misdemeanor for falsely pulling a fire alarm in a House office building ahead of a key vote In September. The Democratic congressman pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and write an apology letter.The embattled lawmaker announced he would file a motion against Bowman in front of the Capitol Thursday morning during a scheduled news conference.“I think that that’s consistency. Let’s hold our own accountable but let’s make sure we do it with the precedent of the ...

APD searching for person of interest in central Austin assault

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department (APD) said it was searching for a man in connection with a central Austin assault that happened Oct. 14.APD detectives said the man was a person of interest in the investigation and asked for public assistance identifying him.Police described the person of interest as a white man with a heavy build in his late 20s to mid-30s. APD said he was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black pants and black sneakers with white stripes on the sides.According to APD, the assault occurred at The Ballroom at Spiderhouse, located at 2906 Fruth Street between 4:57 p.m. and 5:53 p.m. Oct. 14.Anyone with any information was asked to submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.

APD: Person killed in Thanksgiving Day hit-and-run

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is looking for the person responsible for a deadly hit-and-run that happened Thanksgiving Day. The crash happened in the 4500 block of Airport Boulevard at about 9:40 p.m. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Fatal crash reported near Airport Blvd. and E. 45th St. According to APD, a pedestrian was hit by a pick-up truck, and the driver of the truck left the scene immediately without stopping or calling 911. The person who was hit was pronounced dead on the scene, police said. This incident is being investigated as Austin's 80th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 83 fatalities for the year. Anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.

National Christmas Tree shortage impacts Selkirk farm

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:02 GMT

SELKIRK, N.Y. (NEWS10) — With the Rockefeller Tree lit up last night, you may be thinking about hanging lights on a real tree of your own. But that process may be complicated as businesses like Majestic Tree Farm in Selkirk are experiencing a Christmas tree shortage. East Capitol Park Christmas Tree arrives in Albany According to ABC News, experts say several factors such as drought and the Canadian wildfires are contributing to the shortage. Nanette Mays, co-owner of Majestic Tree Farm, also thinks it’s a generational issue among growers. “The growers are aging out, and the younger generation don't really have an interest in continuing them even if your family farms…” Mayes told NEWS10's Zion Decoteau. Why aren’t young people interested? The farm owner theorizes that the physically taxing nature of tree growing is turning them off. “Growing trees is not just planting them in the ground. They have to be sheared… the rows have to be groomed… they have to check for insects and...

LIVE: St. Charles County police update on trafficking case

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:02 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Three men face criminal charges in St. Charles County after they allegedly held a victim captive for several months, repeatedly beat him, and forced him into labor, according to court documents obtained Thursday by FOX 2. Prosecutors have charged Venkatesh R. Sattaru, Sravanvarma Penumetcha and Nikhil V. Penmatsa in connection with the investigation. Court documents state that Sattaru is a cousin of the victim, described as a 20-year-old Indian national. Tow truck operator killed in Illinois served as volunteer firefighter Per court documents, authorities learned of these allegations during a recent wellness check in Defiance, Missouri. Investigators say the victim came out the front door pleading for help and had suffered multiple scars and bruises. Sattaru, Penumetcha and Penmatsa were arrested moments later. The three suspects reportedly forced the victim to engage in multiple hours of unpaid work and complete various chores. Incidents were linked to ...

Above-normal temperatures likely through mid-December

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The National Weather Service says that the St. Louis area may see above-normal temperatures into mid-December. The forecast for December 6–12 features a 50–60 percent chance of above-normal temperatures.St. Louis 7-Day ForecastMeteorologist Chris Higgins says that we should expect rain to develop in the area this afternoon south of I-70. Much more widespread and substantial rainfall is likely to arrive this evening and continue through the night, tapering off to drizzle during the morning rush hour on Friday. Widespread, soaking, and beneficial rain of one inch or more is expected. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here The weekend will bring more clouds than sunshine. There is a small chance for a few showers late Saturday night into Sunday morning, but most of the weekend will be dry. Temperatures will warm into the 50s both days.After this weekend, there is very little chance for rain going through next week. Temperatures will trend from near-normal to...

REPORT: Yadier Molina will not join 2024 Cardinals coaching staff, but plans to serve as special advisor

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Yadier Molina, one of the most accomplished catchers in St. Louis Cardinals history, will not join the team's coaching staff in 2024 despite some apparent mutual interest. Molina will not take on a Cardinals coaching role next year, but he plans to serve as a special advisor for the franchise this upcoming season, according to a report from ESPN's international baseball insider Enrique Rojas. ‘I wanted to be a Cardinal’ – Sonny Gray joins retooled St. Louis rotation FOX 2 Sports Director Martin Kilcoyne reported last month that Molina and the Cardinals had previously discussed coaching opportunities, and there was some degree of mutual interest. For the upcoming season, Molina will take on a relatively scaled-back supervisor role that involves scheduled visits to spring training and the regular season.Rojas further adds that Molina's long-term plan is to be a Major League manager and he is hopeful the upcoming experience will prepare him for that. Close ...

Development planned for abandoned Kingshighway houses

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The infamous set of six houses on Kingshighway is now slated for new development under the management of NorthPoint Development.According to Michael Browning, the 9th Ward Alderman, NorthPoint Development has acquired ownership of six houses, numbered 1070 through 1094, on South Kingshighway. This achievement was made possible with the assistance of local neighbors Derrick and Toni Zimmerman, who took it upon themselves to research the properties. The ‘center’ of Missouri isn’t too far from Jefferson City These abandoned houses have long been an eyesore for many in the community. Browning mentioned that the Zimmermans were seeking a way to enhance their city and neighborhood.Victor Alston and Sid Chakraverty, the brothers behind the developer Lux Living, were the original owners of the buildings. The original plan was to build a 155-unit apartment complex, as reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. They were previously owned by of Drury Hotels for over a decade.“Ther...

DPS parent lawsuit demands right to ask teachers to display “straight pride” flags in Denver schools

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:02 GMT

A Denver Public Schools parent has sued the district over its policy allowing teachers to display Progress Pride flags in their classrooms, saying LGBTQ+ flags “discriminate” against his straight, cisgender, white children.Nathan Feldman, whose children attend Slavens School in southeast Denver’s Wellshire neighborhood, on Nov. 10 filed the federal suit in the U.S. District of Colorado that states DPS’ policy supporting LGBTQ+ students is “not inclusive of all students” or of his children, who are “heterosexual, Caucasian, and/or binary/’cisgender.'” The lawsuit comes after his unsuccessful attempts to have what he described as a “straight pride” flag displayed in his children’s classrooms.The lawsuit alleges Feldman and his children have “suffered irreparable harm directly” because of the district’s policy, and it seeks an injunction stopping the district from enforcing the policy that prohibi...