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Carrie Fisher will receive Walk of Fame star on 'Star Wars' Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:20 GMT

(KTLA) – The late movie legend Carrie Fisher will posthumously receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next month. Fisher's ceremony will take place on "Star Wars" Day, which is May 4. The common phrase for the occasion is "May the Fourth be with You."The actress famously played Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars" trilogy and the sequel trilogy. She'll receive the 2,754th star, joining her "Star Wars" costars Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford. Man climbs KTLA tower in Hollywood holding ‘Free Billie Eilish’ sign "I am happy to add, that her star is just a few feet away from the star of Mark Hamill and across the street from the star of her legendary mother Debbie Reynolds," said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Fisher died on Dec. 27, 2016, after suffering a heart attack. Her mother died the day after. Fisher's daughter, actress Billie Lourd, is set to accept the honor. The ceremony will take place May 4 at 11:30 a.m. at 6840 Hollywood Blvd. For tho...

Dog mauls Florida toddler left alone in playpen: police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:20 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A 1-year-old was flown to the hospital after he was attacked by at least one dog at a home in Florida, New Port Richey police said in a press release. The news release did not state when or exactly where the incident occurred, but said the child's mother, Destiny Coleman, had been arrested on charges of child neglect resulting in great bodily harm. Another person, Tina Dean, was also arrested for child neglect and for providing false information to law enforcement.According to police, Coleman left the child alone in his playpen while she went with a friend to buy narcotics and alcohol. "When Coleman left, she left the child in the care of Tina Dean who was only notified, via voice," the press release said. "Dean was not in the same room as the child when Coleman left the residence and did not have sight of the child."Police said two dogs were roaming freely inside the home, and one bit the child in the face, leaving him with deep puncture wounds and lacerations ...

Travis County fentanyl deaths more than double between 2021, 2022

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:20 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Fentanyl-involved accidental overdoses more than doubled between 2021 and 2022, as Travis County leaders detail an ongoing public health crisis.The 2022 annual report from the Travis County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed there were 417 accidental overdose fatalities countywide in 2022, with 245 of those linked to fentanyl. By comparison, 308 total people died from fatal accidental overdoses in 2021, with 118 of those involving fentanyl."The problem has grown significantly worse," Travis County Judge Andy Brown said during a press conference Wednesday morning. As Travis County nears its fiscal year 2023-24 budget approval, Brown said he will be asking county commissioners for $750,000 next fiscal year to support an overdose fund. He said the necessity to build a more robust response network and expand its critical infrastructure and support for community partners is critical.At the state level, Brown called on politicians to approve a number of init...

Austin man 1 of 3 sentenced in scheme to solicit millions of dollars through 'scam' PACs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:20 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KXAN) — An Austin man was one of three people sentenced for charges related to a scheme to solicit millions of dollars in contributions to two political action committees, or PACs, that said the funds would support presidential candidates during and after the 2016 election cycle, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice. According to court documents, from 2016 through at least April 2017, the three men operated two PACs — Liberty Action Group PAC and Progressive Priorities PAC — that solicited contributions from the public through robocalls and radio and internet advertisements, the DOJ said. The two PACs made it seem like the contributions would be used to support the presidential nominees of the two major political parties, according to the DOJ. Instead, the men used the money on themselves and to fund additional fraudulent solicitations, the release said. Specifically, the two PACs raised approximately $4 million in con...

Talks to avoid school bus driver strike in Forest Lake continue Friday; strike could happen Tuesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:20 GMT

School bus drivers in Forest Lake and officials with the Forest Lake Area School District will meet Friday morning to continue negotiations with the help of a mediator, as the possibility of a strike looms nearer.If an agreement isn’t reached, the district’s 76 school bus drivers and special education bus aides could strike as early as Tuesday.“We have cleared our calendars for the weekend,” said Amy Perusse, negotiator and business agent for Teamsters Local 320, the union that represents the drivers and aides. “We can stay as late as we need to on Friday and we’re willing to work through the weekend, so we have something to take back to the membership on Monday.”Citing low wages and long work days, the union notified district officials on April 15 that they had filed an intent to strike with the state Bureau of Mediation Services. The drivers’ contract expired in September. Union and school district officials have met to negotiate six times since then, Perusse said, but...

Snowplow rodeo pit drivers against one another

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:20 GMT

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — At the Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department on Wednesday, plow drivers from across the U.S. fight for the title of World's Best Snowplow Driver.Competition ends for the "snowplow cowboys" at 4 p.m. The rodeo takes place at the 55th annual Snow Symposium. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "Drivers compete on a specially designed obstacle course and display their smooth moves as they fight to the finish and see who has what it takes to be the best in snow!" the NFTA said. "Competitors are judged by how well they prepare for their ride and safety skills while the clock is ticking to win cash prizes and plaques!"

Douglass home listed on National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:20 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The National Park Service added the site of the Douglass family home—currently the location of School Number 12—to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom on Tuesday. Historians estimate that the Douglasses helped roughly 400 fugitive slaves while living in Rochester. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In 1852, Frederick and Anna Murray-Douglass moved into a home at 999 South Avenue. It was at the top of a hill on the outskirts of town, an ideal stop along the Underground Railroad for those looking to escape slavery."What sacred land this is and how many people's lives were forever changed on this land," said Erica Mock, the Executive Director of Douglass Family Initiatives. "It is time. These two great figures, Frederick Douglass and Anna Douglass, were a pivotal part of the Underground Railroad." Nashville student barred from prom for wearing suit getting private prom In 1872, the Doug...

Schenectady Police investigate shooting on Tuesday night

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:20 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday night. Police responded to the parking lot of 1200 State Street at around 9:50 p.m. and located a male who had been shot in the lower body. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The male was transported to the Albany Medical Center for treatment. His injuries are not considered life-threatening. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Schenectady Police Department tip line at (518) 788-6566.

Capital Cup for Kids to raise $175K for local charities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:20 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On April 29, over 400 local adult hockey players will compete for the title of 2023 Capital Cup for Kids Champion in five different divisions. Presented by Lexus, the Capital Cup for Kids fundraiser will benefit Building on Love and Make-A-Wish Northeast NY. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In addition to the hockey games, there will be a sled hockey demonstration by the Stride Capital District Sled Hockey Warriors at 2:30 p.m. Following the demonstration, there will be an opportunity for those interested to give sled hockey a try.The list of events on Saturday are:8 a.m. to 9 p.m: Games every hourNoon to 4 p.m: Family Day activities2:30 to 5 p.m: Stride Capital District Sled Hockey Demo/Learn to Play3:30 p.m: Family Open Skate4:30 p.m: Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyThere is also a raffle and auction accessible online. Raffle prizes include a $1,000 Visa gift card and two tickets to the Yankee...

New targets a reality for 4-H archery program

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:20 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Warren County 4-H is getting an extra arrow in the quiver of one of its education programs. The chapter's youth archery program is getting a boost from a national organization. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Pennsylvania-based Lancaster Archery Foundation named Warren County 4-H's archery program as the recipient of a grant to help the targets stay busy. Warren County 4-H runs archery programs spanning 8 weeks, open to all new and current 4-H members ages 8 and up. The group said on Facebook that the Lancaster Archery grant has allowed for the purchase of new targets from 3D archery. "Warren County 4-H educators are especially excited at the opportunity to expand the 3-D target shoots and field archery. Using 3-D targets will allow youth to prepare for archery competitions as well as cultivate an appreciation for the sport of hunting," the organization said.Some of the county's 4-H archery pr...