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Homicide detective back on stand at Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As the murder trial for Kaitlin Armstrong, accused of shooting and killing pro cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson in May 2020, continues, the lead homicide detective on the case resumes his testimony.Detective Richard Spitler took the stand Monday. So far he has addressed his work the night of Wilson's murder as well as his questioning of Armstrong's former boyfriend Colin Strickland the following morning. CATCH UP: Colin Strickland's testimony During the course of his official interview with Strickland, Spitler determined Armstrong needed to be brought in for questioning. Spitler said that was due to the combination of learning the black Jeep with the bike rack at Strickland’s house belonged to Armstrong and the knowledge he gained during the interview from Strickland that there were guns inside the home.Last week, the State displayed several surveillance videos that showed what prosecutors say is that Jeep near the murder scene in east Austin. One of the Defense's...

Inside the Investigations: Austin ISD special education services

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each week the in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigates team will get a spotlight on KXAN Live.A conversation will happen Wednesday morning with investigative reporter Kelly Wiley and KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree to break down one of this week’s top stories. People can watch the live stream in this story or on the KXAN News Facebook page starting at about 9 a.m. Inside the Investigations: Graffiti & new resources for assault victims The story they'll discuss this week is:The state is stepping in now to keep watch over the largest school district in Central Texas after investigators found it failed to test some of the most vulnerable children on time. Investigator Kelly Wiley found even once those students have been tested, they're waiting an illegal amount of time for the help they're promised to start. Join Kelly Wiley and Will DuPree every Wednesday morning for a live recap of the latest headlines and in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigat...

November bird forecast: Do owls live in Austin?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related events for all ages at travisaudubon.org or by calling (512) 300-BIRD. Follow us on Facebook.Fall migration continues. Check BirdCast to see what birds are forecast to be migrating tonight. Help them along the way by participating in Lights Out for Birds through Nov. 30.A number of western species turned up in Austin during October. Possibly due to the prolonged drought even further west, these birds are searching for more plentiful food sources to get them through the winter. One very cooperative bird called a Sage Thrasher (sometimes mistaken for a Northern Mockingbird) hung around Commons Ford Ranch Metro Park for several days in late October. Check Travis County eBird, the citizen science database of sightings, to see what surprises show up in November.Sage ThrasherCOURTESY: James GirouxWhoo lives in your neighborhood?  Austin is...

Amber Alert discontinued for 9-month-old girl from Laredo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:26 GMT

LAREDO, Texas (KXAN) – The Department of Public Safety canceled an Amber Alert it issued for a nine-month-old girl Wednesday morning. DPS initially issued the alert after the girl went missing from Laredo shortly after midnight. The alert was discontinued around 8 a.m. Wednesday.

11/8/2023: Some see light snow, ice tonight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:26 GMT

The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from meteorologist Matt Mackie:Much cooler today, but also more consistently bright as high pressure build in from the west today.Temperatures range from the 30's this morning to the mid 40's this afternoon in the valleys. Some in the mountains may only peak in the upper 30's or low 40's. Certainly much chillier than it was yesterday!Tonight's weather could be a little messy at times. Before midnight, a round of wintry precipitation will push into the region. Initially, much of this could fall as a burst of snow, before gradually transitioning to mixed precipitation or a cold rain by Thursday morning.Snowfall totals don't look overly impressive - at most a couple inches in the mountains. Those in the river valleys will struggle to see even a coating. South of Albany, that looks even less likely.A light glaze of ice is possible with the change to mixed precipitation, as well. So even though there won't be all that much snow on the ground, it's still ...

$35K TAKE 5 ticket sold in Watervliet Stewart's

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:26 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York Lottery announced that a top-prize winning ticket was sold in the November 7 TAKE 5 evening drawing. The ticket, worth $35,415 was purchased at the Stewart's Shops located at 186 Troy Schenectady Road in Watervliet. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers for the November 7 evening drawing were 23, 32, 33, 35, and 37.Winning TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawings are televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. A lottery draw game prize of any amount can be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing. MHHS offering name-your-fee promo amid sheltering crisis The New York Lottery contributed $3.7 billion in fiscal year 2022-23 to support education in the state. If you are struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, you can find help by calling the HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or by texting HOPENY.

MHHS offering name-your-fee promo amid sheltering crisis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:26 GMT

MENANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) is once again at capacity and is offering a "name-your-adoption-fee" promo. The minimum adoption fee is $50 for any dog and adopters can choose to add any amount they wish to help elevate the care that has been provided, averaging $862 per dog. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “We have 146 dogs in our care and 124 of them are in the shelter, which has just 85 kennels. We’re housing dogs in offices, meeting rooms, and other makeshift spaces throughout the shelter, in addition to foster homes. We are once again out of options and the dogs keep coming in,” said MHHS CEO, Ashley Jeffrey Bouck. Those interested in meeting available pets may visit the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society website. Police presence in Albany West Hill Neighborhood According to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, dogs from Albany, Schenectady, and Troy have kept kennels overflowing, so much s...

How far will Banh & Butter Bakery owner make it on Food Network holiday baking show?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:26 GMT

Thoa Nguyen didn’t get her hopes up when she first heard from a casting agent about participating in Food Network’s “Holiday Baking Championship.”The owner of Aurora’s popular Banh & Butter Bakery Cafe, at 9935 E. Colfax Ave., had already been turned down by a competition show two years prior, and “I was heartbroken when they sent me home without warning,” she said.But when Nguyen got the call last spring to hop a plane to Burbank, California, and film the first episode of season 10 of Food Network’s “Holiday Baking Championship,” a baking competition hosted by former Bachelor and NFL quarterback Jesse Palmer, her hesitation dissipated.“I’ll do whatever I need to bring some attention to my team and business, even put myself on national television in a vulnerable spot to secure their livelihood and jobs,” Nguyen said.Josie Sexton, The Denver PostPatrons sit in the sun at Banh & Butter Bakery Cafe in Aurora on April 15, 2022. (Photo by Josie Sexton, The Denver Post)The first e...

Denver weather: Light snow, rain mix expected Wednesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:26 GMT

After a cold front dropped temperatures overnight, Denver could see some light snow and rain mixed together Wednesday evening.The precipitation will likely start before 11 a.m. with a rain and snow mix, then rain showers are possible through 3 p.m. After that, there is a 70% chance of snow showers.Denver’s high Wednesday is 42 degrees, and the low is 30 degrees.While most of the Denver metro won't see much in the way of snow accumulation, widespread light to moderate snowfall is forecast for the higher elevations. Be prepared for changing conditions – check https://t.co/uoUwxQYden for the latest updates! #cowx pic.twitter.com/ZphupSevYm— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) November 8, 2023There will likely not be much accumulation if any across the metro area, forecasters at the National Weather Service in Boulder said.There is a 40% chance of snow Wednesday night before 11 p.m.The high country is expected to get more snow, and a winter weather advisory was issued for th...

Man surrenders after hours-long standoff on Metro bus in Hollywood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:26 GMT

Police shut down the intersection of two major Los Angeles thoroughfares to investigate reports of a man armed with a gun on a Metro bus, leading to an hours-long standoff that ended with the man in custody. ‘Shockwaves of emotions’ after 4 L.A. Sheriff’s Department employees die of suicide in 24-hour span Initial reports of the barricaded armed suspect came in to the Los Angeles Police Department around 4 a.m., law enforcement officials told KTLA, closing Melrose and Western avenues in the area.Authorities were not able to confirm if the man actually had a weapon, police said, but the SWAT team was called in.At about 6 a.m., the LAPD deployed a robot dog as the man was motionless in the back of the bus.Police shut down the intersection of two major Los Angeles thoroughfares to investigate reports of a man armed with a gun on a Metro bus on Nov. 8, 2023. Police shut down the intersection of two major Los Angeles thoroughfares to investigate reports of a man armed with a gun on a M...