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Woman accused of battering 4 CPD officers in the Loop, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:25 GMT

CHICAGO - A 24-year-old woman is accused of battering four Chicago police officers in the Loop early Sunday morning. The incident occurred in the 200 block of N. Wabash Ave. just before 2:40 a.m. Police did not reveal what led to the alleged attack. According to police, Esmeralda Aguilar, of Cicero, faces four felony counts of aggravated battery of a peace officer. Chicago man charged after woman shot in Lower West Side home: CPD She was due in court on Monday.

AG Todd Rokita charged with complaint by Disciplinary Commission of Indiana's Supreme Court

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:25 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Disciplinary Commission of the Indiana Supreme Court has filed a disciplinary complaint against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita in relation to comments he made to media outlets and other public statements he made between July 2022 and September 2022 surrounding an investigation into Dr. Caitlin Bernard. According to documents filed Monday, the commission claimed that Rokita violated various portions of the Indiana Rule of Professional Conduct when he spoke about the pending investigation into Bernard to Fox News host Jesse Watters on July 13, 2022, as well as to other media outlets and through public statements from the Indiana Attorney General's Office. Officials with the Indiana Supreme Court said that the commission investigates and prosecutes allegations of attorneys accused of violating the Indiana Professional Rules of Conduct. What led to this disciplinary complaint? According to previous reports, Bernard, an Indianapolis obstetrician-gynecologist who...

Child taken away from Georgetown home in attempted abduction, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:25 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Sept. 18, 2023GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The Georgetown Police Department is investigating a reported attempted child abduction that happened in the 3100 block of Northwest Boulevard, the department said in a social media post Monday afternoon.Police said a male suspect allegedly knocked on the door of a residence, and that a nine-year-old girl answered the door. Police added the suspect "reportedly grabbed the 9 year old and carried her off from the residence."Officials added the suspect released the girl at some point before running into the woods near the intersection of Whisper Oaks Lane and Northwest Boulevard.Police describe the suspect as a Black man with a large build and who is approximately 5'10". He is said to have been wearing a baseball cap, a long sleeve black shirt and gray sweatpants, as well as having an "undescribed tattoo" on one of his arms.The child is now safe and police added detectives are wor...

Central Texas is not done with the heat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today and tomorrow are Ozone Action Days for Travis, Bastrop, Williamson, Caldwell, and Hays Counties. This is a good day to carpool or ride your bike. Those sensitive to the ozone/fine particulate matter might need to limit being outdoors today and Tuesday.The day started with very calm and comfortable conditions with most lows in the middle to upper 60s. Camp Mabry's low was 67°.The rest of the afternoon will be partly cloudy as the sky saw an increase in these fair-weather cumulus clouds beginning late this morning.Today's normal high is 91° NEW BLOG: El Niño into 2024: What that means for winter and spring Central Texas will be rain-free for these last days of summer. This follows a week where some 2 to 3" rain totals were measured. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALS The first fall cold front heads here during the weekend to give us a slight increase in our precipitation forecast. Low rain chances are in the forecast Saturday night to Monday. The hope is that thi...

Austin Fire responding to gas line hit in south Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Fire Department is working to respond to a gas line hit in the 3000 block of Menchaca Road in south Austin Monday afternoon.Officials said in a social media post the line was hit by workers, with no road closures reported as of 1:37 p.m. In a follow-up post, AFD said it was a large line that had ruptured and Texas Gas Service was also responding to the incident.

NY Thruway Authority passes new toll price hikes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:25 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The New York State Thruway Authority voted Monday afternoon to pass proposed toll price hikes.According to the Thruway Authority, the statewide tolls will remain frozen through the rest of 2023. On the first of January in 2024 and 2027, E-ZPass holders will see rates increase by five percent from prior levels — from 4.5 cents per mile to 4.9 cents in 2027.The 2024 increase will be the first toll price adjustment in 14 years — with the most recent change happening in 2010. NYS Thruway Authority discuss need for increased funding For those who do not have an E-ZPass, the standard toll rates and the tolls by mail rates will increase to 8.6 cents by the year 2027.According to the proposal, the current toll rate per mile from Rochester to Geneva is $1.07. In 2024, this will go up to $1.12 and then will be at $1.17 by 2027.The Thruway Authority authorized the first step of the process back in December 2022 and held meetings throughout the summer for public comme...

State Police investigate fatal crash in LaGrange

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:25 GMT

LAGRANGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police are investigating a fatal crash on State Route 55 on Friday afternoon. According to police investigations, a 17-year-old driving a Honda CRV was traveling eastbound when they fell asleep behind the wheel. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The CRV crossed into the westbound lane and struck a 2021 Kia Sorrento head-on. The driver of the Sorrento, Gabriel T. Bovenzi, 54, of Shirley, was transported to the Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. Investigations are ongoing. The LaGrange Fire Department assisted by providing medical treatment and transporting the victim to the hospital.

Haunted attractions in the Capital Region for 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:25 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Spooky season is officially upon us! If you’re looking for a scare or just want to get into the Halloween spirit, you have a lot of options. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! New this year, Spooky Island is making its way to the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds and the Castle of Terror will be at the Schenectady Armory. Here’s where you can get a fright in the Capital Region for 2023.Field of Horrors, TroyThe Field of Horrors officially opens on September 29 at 100 Farrell Road in Troy, but organizers have a sneak peek weekend on September 22 and 23. The attraction runs through October 29. German restaurant opening on Route 9 in Queensbury The Field of Horrors includes several attractions including the Walking Trail of Terror, The Crypt, Dr. Morbid’s Haunted House, Condemned Manor, Return of Mummy’s Curse, and Insanity. You can buy tickets on the Field of Horrors website.Hollowed Harvest, SchenectadyThe Hollowe...

Body of missing person recovered from Mohawk River

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:25 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Amsterdam Police Department has confirmed that the body of a missing person, James H. Gardner, was recovered from the Mohawk River on Monday morning. Gardner's body was recovered near Lock 11 on the New York State Canal system. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The 71-year-old was reported missing on Friday morning. He was last seen on September 15 at 6:45 a.m. on Stewart Street in Amsterdam. Police say there are no signs of foul play observed in the investigation.Law enforcement agencies searched for Gardner over the last three days. Assisting agencies include the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, New York State Police, Emergency Management from Montgomery, Schoharie, and Fulton Counties, Schonowe Fire Company, the Rotterdam Junction Fire Department, bloodhound K-9 units from the Albany County Fire Coordinator, and search and rescue K-9 units from New York State Fire.

Water main break in Troy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:25 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The city of Troy announced they are responding to a substantial water main break in Lansingburgh near Seventh Avenue and 124th Street. There are currently road closures in the area between 119th Street and 125th Street. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Crews from the Department of Public Utilities are on the scene assessing the situation. Officials say the 30 inch cast iron water main was installed in 1916 and is one of the two major distribution lines flowing from the water treatment plant.Flooding has been reported in the area as a result of the break. The Lansingburgh School District stated that the situation led to alternate school bus routes being implemented as well as the cancelation of all after school activities. Body of missing person recovered from Mohawk River Residents may experience service interruptions such as loss of water or discolored water, and local detours will be made available fo...