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Police: 4 dead in plane crash off Florida's Gulf Coast

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:43 GMT

VENICE, Fla. (AP) — The bodies of two men and two women have been recovered following a small plane crash just off Florida's Gulf Coast, police said Thursday.The plane had just taken off from Venice Airport when it crashed into the Gulf of Mexico west of the city’s fishing pier just after 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Venice police said in a news conference. Several people on the pier saw the plane crash and called 911, Venice police Capt. Andy Leisenring said. In addition video footage from the airport and the pier will be reviewed and turned over to the National Transportation Safety Board, which is conducting an investigation, he said.Leisenring said police “were unable to deploy a dive team until we had daylight.” The plane — a Piper PA-32R — was spotted just before noon under about 23 feet of water, he said. Crews also found the bodies of the two female passengers.Authorities identified the victims as William Jeffrey Lumpkin, 64, who was piloting the plane, Patricia Lumpkin, 68, Ricky J...

Colorado man killed, put in crawl space after catalytic converter fight: police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:43 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — After the body of a 36-year-old man was found in a “clandestine grave” in the crawl space of an Aurora, Colorado condo Wednesday, police have released an affidavit explaining the man was reportedly killed by his "best friend" after he assumed he was a police informant. On Tuesday, Casie Bock, 29, was arrested after a Crime Stoppers tip was submitted about a man who had been murdered 6-8 months ago and buried in her crawl space. Haskel Leroy Crawford, 38, was arrested Thursday on one charge of first-degree murder. King Soopers security guard fired after he was punched by shoplifter FOX31 obtained the arrest affidavit from the Aurora Police Department outlining the circumstances surrounding the homicide investigation. Police identified the victim as Karl Beaman Jr. Victim's relative had concerns about his whereaboutsOn April 1, an officer with APD received a call from a woman in Phoenix who identified herself as a relative of Beaman. They told the officer they...

Heaviest rain since August, and rain continues Friday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin tallied its heaviest one-day rainfall event since Aug. 22, with 1.97" of rain on Thursday. A daily rainfall record of 1.85" fell at the Austin-Bergstrom airport. Occasional rain and thunderstorms continue overnight and through the day Friday.Live radarLive traffic conditionsCentral Texas rainfall totalsDry, thirsty soil is soaking up much of the lighter rainfall totals in the Hill Country, so the Highland Lakes are not expected to benefit much from this rain event.Additional rainfall totals will remain under 1 inch in the Hill Country, but could reach an additional 1 inch in Austin and 1-3 inches in southeastern communities. Remember, if you ever come across a water-covered roadway, "Turn Around, Don't Drown!"Additional rainfall totals through Saturday morningThis storm system clears east of the area for Easter weekend leading to warmer temperatures and dry weather for your outdoor plans.FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Stay up to date with your Central Texas forecast,...

Data: Texas gamers ranked No.1 in 'rage quitting,' proof is in controller demand

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:43 GMT

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A recent study revealed Texans are more likely to "rage quit" a video game after throwing their controllers in frustration. RGV’s Raquel Rodriguez makes comeback after WrestleMania loss The data collected by online casino expert Datslots analyzed Google data on searches for Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo controllers in each state, to see where new devices are in the highest demand and where people might be rage quitting the most.Texas ranked number one in the country for states with the highest rate of searches for 25 different terms related to console controllers, the study stated.The Lone Star state is followed in the top five rager states by Nevada, Illinois, Georgia and California. Cash App founder killed in San Francisco stabbing “It’s so easy to become immersed with a game and obsessed with winning, and when that doesn’t go to plan it can be incredibly frustrating," a spokesperson for Datslots said. "Plenty of people r...

Schoharie Storm top mascot name after ranked voting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:43 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schoharie Central School District has a front runner for a new mascot name. District officials said the ranked choice voting system shows Schoharie Storm received the most first place votes. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Storm was followed by the Hawks and the Coyotes. Other names considered included the Titans and the Vale.Over the course of a month, more than 300 proposed mascots were considered by the committee. An official announcement on the new name will be made later in the month.The district began searching for a new mascot in January after an order from the New York State Department of Education, which required school districts with Native American logos or mascots change them or face loss of state aid.

NYSUT honors nationally board certified teachers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:43 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) honored teachers around the Capital Region on Thursday who obtained their national board certification. This is a certification that is above what is required to teach. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Seventy-five teachers across the state received the certification this year. More than a dozen people were honored in Albany on Thursday.Officials said it takes up to five years for a teacher to earn the national board certification. They said around 700 teachers statewide are currently working on their certification.

'Tennessee Three': Jones, Pearson expelled, Johnson avoids expulsion by one vote

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:43 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee House of Representatives has decided the fate of three Democratic lawmakers, one week after they broke several House decorum rules and protested for gun control measures. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Rep. Justin Pearson: ExpelledThe Tennessee House has expelled Rep. Justin Pearson (D—Memphis) following a 69-26 vote.Rep. Justin Jones: ExpelledThe first representative to face expulsion, Justin Jones (D—Nashville) has now been expelled by the House. Federal judge temporarily blocks Tennessee’s anti-drag law "The people are still demanding action for common sense gun laws, that a week after a mass shooting, the immediate response of my colleagues was not to pass an assault weapons ban or red flag laws, but its to expel their colleague who is demanding that we act, and whether I'm a member on the inside or a community member on the outside, I will continue to stand with the people bec...

Kenwood Avenue seeing potential changes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:43 GMT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) —The Town of Bethlehem held the first of two public workshops on the Kenwood Avenue traffic calming study. The town project team is including residents in on the matter for their input. Considered mainly as a residential street, Kenwood Avenue is also home to small-scale commercial community services including schools, religious institutions, ballfields, and a rail-trail. Crossing With Dignity Act in the works To remedy these situations, Bethlehem Town Supervisor David VanLuven, is looking to bring down the speed limit starting with Kenwood Avenue. "We are having and seeing a lot of complaints and concerns about safety for pedestrians, particularly for children walking or riding to school. Currently the speed limit is 30 miles per hour, and that's the case on all of our residential streets. Long term we are looking to change our town's speed limit to 25 miles per hour," stated VanLuven. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered r...

Sports betting is a home run for fans 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS - After another failed attempt to pass sports betting in Missouri, fans are still in full support. "I think it could be beneficial," Lisa Long said. Long, a Blues season ticket holder, said she's bet on sports in the past in another state. “I really don’t see any difference between that and gambling at a casino," she said.Mike Verzolini, from New Jersey, was in town for the Blues-Rangers game. Verzloini bets on games in his home state and said he was surprised when he found out it was not legal in Missouri.  Trending: What needs to happen for the Battlehawks to make XFL playoffs? "I tried to look up if it was legal in Missouri," he said. "I came to the conclusion that it looked like it wasn’t.”For Verzolini, betting on games adds a little more excitement to the game. Shawn Lewis, from Illinois, does not bet on sports, but it's also something he does not have a problem with. "If people want to spend their money and the government ca...

Multiple agencies assisting tornado victims in southern Missouri  

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:43 GMT

GLENALLEN, Mo. - Bulldozers were clearing debris through tornado-damaged communities in Glenallen and Marble Hill on Thursday. A deadly twister roared through parts of Bollinger County during the early morning hours on Wednesday.“It’s by far one of the worst tornadoes I’ve ever seen,” said Joe Westervelt, a Glenallen resident.Wind speed peaked at an estimated 130 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Nearly 100 homes were either damaged or destroyed.“It’s the most scared I’ve ever been in my life,” said Chris Masters. “I just prayed to God. When it was over, my kid and my wife were still with me.” Top Story: Five people in one trailer died when a tornado sucked it away The tornado took five lives. The Bollinger County Sheriff's Office asked for prayers for the victims’ families and all those affected by the tornado.The victims were identified as 37-year-old Jimmy Skaggs, 57-year-old Susan Sullivan, 16-year-old Destinee Keonig, 62-year-old Glenn Burks, and 18-y...