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Atacante de Louisville dejó notas que revelan que parte de su motivo fue mostrar que alguien con enfermedad mental puede comprar un arma, dicen fuentes

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:52:39 GMT

(CNN) — El atacante que perpetró un tiroteo en un banco de Louisville, Kentucky, en el que murieron cinco de sus compañeros de trabajo este mes, dejó dos notas muy extensas: una en su casa y otra que se encontró después de que la policía lo abatiera en el ataque, según dos fuentes policiales.Las notas revelan que parte del objetivo del atacante fue demostrar lo fácil que resulta para alguien con una enfermedad mental grave comprar un arma de fuego en Estados Unidos, dijeron las fuentes.El hombre compró el rifle estilo AR-15 siete días antes del tiroteo del 10 de abril y, según la ley de Kentucky, solo se le exigió completar un formulario para la Oficina de Alcohol, Tabaco, Armas de Fuego y Explosivos de EE.UU. y someterse a una verificación de registros del FBI para asegurar que no era un delincuente o que no estaba sujeto a una orden de restricción impuesta por un tribunal.Pete Palmer, quien representa a la familia del atacante Connor Sturgeon, no ha respondido a la solicitud...

Joe, Suwinski hit back-to-back HRs in Pirates’ win over Reds

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:52:39 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Joe and Jack Suwinski hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning, Roansy Contreras took a shutout into the seventh and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 on Thursday night.Joe hit a three-run blast to center on a full count off Luke Weaver to open the scoring. Suwinski followed with a shot into the right-field stands for his fourth homer in four games to put the Pirates ahead 4-0.“We had a good plan as a team against Weaver,” Joe said. “We were just being aggressive in the zone. I saw a couple of pitches prior to the 3-2. I got the fastball where I like it, and I was happy to take that swing.”That was all the offense the Pirates — who didn’t get a hit after the second inning — needed as they won for the 12th time in 17 games since losing two of three to the Reds in Cincinnati to open the season. “We were ready to hit. We had a good approach,” Pittsburgh manager Derek Shelton said. “We did a good job of attacking Weaver and then he ki...

Denver audit shows $13 million spent on encampments over 3 years

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:52:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Responding to homeless encampments in Denver is estimated by the city auditor to have cost more than $13 million between 2019 and 2022. That total is likely higher because it does not include expenses from the Denver Police Department. The office is calling for better accounting by city agencies as leaders scramble to come up with solutions. City officials and community groups say a solution will require all fronts to work together. “I think we need affordable housing options,” one Denver resident said. Extra room could mean extra income — and affordable housing for older adults Another Denverite urged city leaders to find a solution soon for the sake of the unhoused and residents in the downtown area. “Figure out: How do you manage society in a way that you don’t have people living in tents?” he said.Audit tracked spending on encampmentsCity Auditor Timothy O’Brien told FOX31 that other factors driving homelessness include unemployment, mental health issues and ...

Greeley police ask for public's help locating missing woman

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:52:39 GMT

GREELEY, Colo. (KDVR) — The Greeley Police Department is asking for assistance in locating a missing woman.Erica Torrez, 34, was reported missing on April 19. She was last seen that morning around 5 a.m. at her place of work, located on the 2000 block of 9th Street.According to police, Torrez may be driving a gray 2015 Subaru Impreza hatchback with Colorado license plate CEE-I77.Police did not include what Torrez was wearing, or details of her height, weight, current hair color or eye color in the press release. Warning: Picking up folded money could be dangerous GPD asks anyone who may have information on Torrez's whereabouts to call local law enforcement or 911. Anyone with information may also contact GPD at 970-350-9605 or Detective Jackson Brunmeier at 970-351-5352.

Extra room could mean extra income for older adults — and affordable housing

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:52:39 GMT

(KDVR) — A Front Range program pairs homeowners with extra space with renters looking for a room. The nonprofit organization is called Sunshine Home Share.“We work with older adults, 55 and over, who have an extra room in their house and they’re looking to rent that out to someone who needs affordable housing,” Sunshine Home Share's Becky Brazell said. How much do fees tack onto a Colorado short-term rental? A Sunshine Home Share flyer poses the question: “What would you do with an extra $11,196 per year?” Brazell said the intake process includes:ReferencesCriminal background checkCredit history"It’s affordable housing for someone who needs it and extra income for a provider, who also needs that extra income," Brazell said.Sunshine Home Share also serves the Colorado Springs Area.

One person hospitalized after crash involving car and motorcycle in Revere

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:52:39 GMT

A crash involving a car and a motorcycle sent one person to an area hospital Thursday night, officials said. Revere police said the crash happened at the intersection of North Shore Road and Agawam Street. Both drivers stayed at the scene.A large police presence could be seen in the area after the crash. No further information was available as of Thursday night. 

Thursday’s high school roundup/scores: Jack Hawley, North Andover enjoy walkoff win over BC High

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:52:39 GMT

BaseballIn nonleague action, Jack Hawley had the walkoff hit in the bottom of the seventh as North Andover edged BC High 4-3 in nonleague action.Billerica captain Gus O’Gara scored on a great read off a wild pitch in the ninth inning for a 5-4 walkoff victory over Merrimack Valley Conference rival Chelmsford. Captain Austin Brune (3-for-5) hammered a pair of doubles and scored two runs for Billerica.Girls lacrosseIn a nonleague contest, Charlize Collins finished with five goals and Elisabeth Delorey added four to boost Burlington to a 18-11 victory over Methuen.Boys lacrosseGavin Kornitsky turned aside 11 shots as St. John’s Prep trounced Billerica, 15-4, in a matchup of two of the top teams in the state. Eleven players scored goals for the Eagles (6-1)SoftballSeniors Abby Kearns (2-for-4 with a triple and four RBI) and Brookie Arena (3-for-3 with three runs) led the offense as Walpole mercy-ruled Oliver Ames 11-1 in five innings in the nonleague matchup.Sophomore Kayla Goodridge we...

Airline worker dies of injuries suffered at Texas airport

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:52:39 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An American Airlines worker died Thursday after being injured at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, according to airport officials.The worker was injured in the area where planes pull up to the terminal, a spokesperson at the airport in Austin, Texas, said.Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services said it was called shortly after 2 p.m. and found a person dead from “traumatic injuries.”An Austin Police spokeswoman told reporters that the man was driving a service vehicle that struck a jet bridge. She said police were investigating the incident as an accident. “We are devastated by the accident involving a team member at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport,” an American Airlines spokeswoman said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and our local team members.”American declined to comment further. The worker’s name was not immediately available.Work around commercial airplanes has resulted in other fatal injuries in recent years...

Severe threat continues after hail and flooding

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:52:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Hail up to the size of ping pong balls has been reported from Fredericksburg to Georgetown and Liberty Hill from a complex of storms moving through the area. Later Thursday evening the National Weather Service was warning about hail up to baseball size in parts of Fayette County!Hail, but also flash flooding, remain our primary concern during the overnight hours.4-5" of rainfall reported in parts of northwest Austin and also in the Pflugerville area has caused road closures and street flooding. Remember, "turn around, don't drown" if you come across streets covered with water. More than 30 drivers were submerged in parts of northwest Austin Thursday evening.Storm reports through late Thursday eveningA Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been allowed to expire for much of Central Texas, but continues until 2 a.m. for parts of Fayette County. LIVE BLOG: Potential severe weather causes Central Texas cancellations Scattered to widespread storms and downpours continue to mov...

PHOTOS: Hail, flash flooding hits Central Texas during severe weather

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:52:39 GMT

(KXAN) -- Severe thunderstorms moved through Central Texas Thursday, bringing flash flooding and hail. BLOG: ATCEMS crews respond to water rescues Golf ball-size hail was reported in Liberty Hill and Georgetown Thursday evening. Austin-Travis County EMS crews responded to multiple water rescues, mostly in north Austin, after rapid, heavy rain created flash floods.Weather ResourcesHow to talk to your kids about severe weatherWatches vs Warnings: Understanding how a storm is madeTraffic mapLive Central Texas radarCentral Texas rainfall totalsDownload KXAN Weather AppSign up for KXAN daily forecast newsletter and severe weather alerts newsletterYou can email photos and videos to [email protected]. If you take photos of hail, in particular, it’s helpful to include an object alongside it to help gauge how large it is. Coins or sports balls are a good option.Image of hail in Leander from April 20, 2023 (Courtesy Paula Fielder)Post storm sunset in Marble Falls, Thursday, April 20, 2...