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Abbott opens nominations to honor first responders in Star of Texas Awards

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Governor Greg Abbott's office opened nominations Thursday for the 2023 Star of Texas Awards. According to the announcement from the governor's office, the awards honor peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders and members of federal law enforcement who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.The governor's office says nominations can also be made for private citizens who were seriously injured or killed while aiding or attempting to aid a peace officer, firefighter or emergency medical first responder in the performance of their duties."The annual Star of Texas Awards recognize the incredible sacrifices that our peace officers, firefighters, and emergency first responders make in service to our state and their fellow Texans," said Governor Abbott in Thursday's announcement. "These awards honor the bravery and exemplarily leadership of these selfless individuals who were injured or killed in the line of duty. We are forever thankful...

Win tickets to see 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:43 GMT

Win two tickets to see the Tuesday, May 9, 8 p.m. production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” at Bass Concert Hall. The contest opens on April 17 and closes on April 23. Sorry, you are using an unsupported browser. This page will not display correctly. Please click here to upgrade to a newer browser. /**/

ATCEMS and AFD to offer life-saving training Sunday

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin-Travis County EMS and Austin Fire Department will offer two free first-aid classes to the public on Sunday.According to an announcement from ATCEMS, the Stop the Bleed classes train potential bystanders or survivors to help others in mass casualty events before first responders arrive. The training teaches multiple techniques to control life-threatening hemorrhages, as well as tourniquet application, wound packing, and more, according to ATCEMS. Those who attend will receive a Stop the Bleed kit to take home. RSVP for Sunday, April 16, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at First Street Studio, 701 Tillery Street, Suite A7B.RSVP for Sunday, April 30, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Black Box Creative, 2300 S. Lamar Blvd., Suite 109.

Retired NYSP investigator with ties to region dies

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:43 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Patrick J. Hogan, a retired investigator with the New York State Police, died Thursday, April 13, after a long illness stemming from his assignment at the World Trade Center following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Hogan spent 22 years with the state police, retiring in 2018. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hogan was born in Troy and lived in North Greenbush for the past 25 years. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Hudson Valley Community College, and Siena College, where he earned his bachelor's degree. He is survived by his wife and three children. Funeral arrangements have not been publicly announced. New York State Police commits to getting more female troopers on the force In lieu of flowers, Hogan's family asked that contributions be made in his memory to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Gifts may be made online or by mail to 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY...

2 hospitalized after fire damages Schenectady home

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:43 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Two people were hospitalized after an overnight fire in Schenectady, according to city fire chief Don Mareno. It happened around 1:30 a.m. Friday, at 1690 Van Vranken Avenue. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Mareno said 15 people live at that address. The two sent to the hospital are expected to recover, he said. The fire was under control in about 45 minutes. It is still under investigation.

License plate readers deter crime in the St. Louis area

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:43 GMT

ST. ANN, Mo. - New license plate reader technology called Flock Safety automated license plate readers is helping communities protect themselves against criminals. They’re gaining popularity across the St. Louis region for helping to solve crimes and even deter them from happening in the first place.The cameras and license plate readers are designed to capture criminals via the cars they’re in, allowing law enforcement to cut down on investigations by finding suspects in real time with video and alerts. “That live time readout that we get by our dispatcher or that alert on our computer gives the officers opportunity to find that vehicle," said Cpl. Josh Wineinger for the Arnold Police Department. "So we can contain them to a neighborhood, it deters crime dramatically." Top Story: Witness: Woman pumping gas seriously hurt chasing after stolen purse In under two months, it’s led investigators in Arnold to solve 13 felony cases ranging from car theft to burglary faster and more effic...

Denver police officer hurt in early Friday disturbance downtown

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:43 GMT

A Denver police officer was injured and taken to a hospital after a disturbance downtown early Friday.The injuries weren’t life-threatening, police said in a posting on Twitter.The disturbance in the 600 block of Pennsylvania Street drew a heavy police presence. Police on Friday could not be reached to say what happened.ALERT: #DPD is investigating a Disturbance in the 600 Blk of Pennsylvania St. A Denver Police Officer was injured and transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Heavy police presence in the area. Updates will be posted when available. #Denver pic.twitter.com/GPwO67Ct8O— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) April 14, 2023 

Sulfuric acid spill at Coors canning plant in west metro Denver forces evacuation of workers

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:43 GMT

Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies reopened roads around the Coors canning plant in west metro Denver Friday after a sulfuric acid spill forced the evacuation of workers.The plant was closed on Friday.The spill on Thursday at the Coors facility, about a mile east from the brewery, was under investigation and the cause wasn’t released. Coors did not report any injuries among the 90 or workers evacuated as a safety precaution.Hazardous materials crews were trying to determine how much acid spilled to assess the impact and ensure safe cleanup, according to sheriff officials. Sulfuric acid is corrosive and destructive to the skin, eyes, teeth and lungs, health authorities say, and severe exposure can be fatal.“It spilled over a container it was in. They weren’t sure how much spilled over. They got everybody out of there,” sheriff’s office spokeswoman Karlyn Tilley said.Hazmat crews in full gear entered the facility Thursday night, Tilley said. “...

Instagram ignores court order, won’t remove Colorado tattoo business’s hacked account

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:43 GMT

This story contains uses of hate speech that may be disturbing to some readers.Partners in life and business, Jess and Ryane Rose have owned the Wolf Den Tattoo studio and gallery in Denver for five years. Earlier this year, the business they worked so hard to build was hacked on Instagram.RELATED: At this plant-filled Denver tattoo shop, every artist is either a woman or non-binaryThe couple filed a report with Denver Police in February, but Jess and Ryane told Denver7 Investigates their clients are still being taken advantage of daily after Instagram failed to shut down the overseas hacker who took over their business account.The owners now say Instagram’s lack of action has given the hacker more of a license to steal from their customers and escalate his attack on their clientele using hate speech.RELATED: All non-binary, female Denver tattoo shop target of vandalism, owner saysThe hacker operates by direct messaging their clients for a deposit up to $499 for a tattoo they’ll nev...

Suspected fentanyl discovered in Dillon supermarket bathroom prompts investigation

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:43 GMT

An investigation is ongoing after police discovered a small amount of a substance believed to be fentanyl in a supermarket bathroom in Dillon on Wednesday, April 12, according to Dillon Police Chief Cale Osborn.Police responded around 2 p.m. to City Market after staff reported the situation to law enforcement, Osborn said. An officer immediately took possession of the substance while wearing personal protective equipment, he said.“We absolutely want to find the person who left their drugs in a public place,” Osborn said.Citing an ongoing investigation, the police chief declined to provide additional information about the situation. While it is uncommon for drugs to be left in a public place, anyone that comes across what they believe to be dangerous drugs, suspicious packages, guns or weapons should immediately report the situation to law enforcement, he said.Read the full story at our partner, Summit Daily.Related ArticlesColorado News | Boulder police investigating poss...