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Williamson County Child Advocacy Center hosts ribbon cutting for new building

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Staff, leaders, and volunteers celebrated the official opening of the Williamson County Child Advocacy Center's new facility Friday afternoon. The upgrade in space is expected to help the agency grow its educational and support resources for children and families.Kerrie Stannel, CEO of the WCCAC, along with other local, county and state leaders, addressed a large crowd outside the new facility.She thanked those in attendance for their tireless devotion to the WCCAC's mission of supporting children that have survived abuse, trauma, or other crimes.Such services include aiding with forensic interviews, providing mental health services for children, as well as educational programs for families.Stannel said the project was only made possible with the help of multiple local agencies, such as the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, multiple city chambers of commerce and Williamson County."It was so inspiring to have so many people show up. We've had great invest...

Abbey Murphy helps Gophers women’s hockey team scrap out win over Minnesota State

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

Gophers star right winger Abbey Murphy made her way to a postgame interview Friday night at Ridder Arena walking gingerly on a sore right foot. Anyone who watched her efforts in a 3-1 win over the Minnesota State Mavericks knows that her foot wasn’t the only thing hurting.When she wasn’t scoring a goal — giving her a team-high 10 on the season — the 5-foot-5 dynamo was her usual aggressive self, throwing herself completely into a difficult win over a Mavericks team that came into the game 0-6 in the WCHA but gave the Gophers (6-2-0, 4-2-0) all they could handle for most of the game.Murphy’s aggressiveness led to three trips to the penalty box (cross-checking, boarding and unsportsmanlike conduct), drew two penalties from the Mavericks (2-7-0, 0-7-0) and led to her being a target after the Gophers scored twice late in the third period to break a 1-1 tie.She was cross-checked by Sydney Langseth during a scrum in the Mavericks crease after the Gophers took a 2-1 lead. With two minutes ...

State boys soccer: St. Paul Academy boys repeat as Class A champions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

The St. Paul Academy Spartans became Class A boys state champions after defeating Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa 3-2 in the state championship Friday night.St. Paul Academy’s Ezra Straub (11) collides with Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa defender Grady Streit during the first half of the Class A championship game of the Boys State Soccer Tournament at U.S. Bank Stadium, Friday Nov. 3, 2023. (Craig Lassig / Special to the Pioneer Press)The first 40 minutes were relatively quiet on the offensive end. St. Paul had a couple of shots on goal, but couldn’t quite get any to go. Pine Island drew first blood at the 20-minute mark, and it was the only goal of the first half.The Spartans answered back quickly after the half with a goal from junior Liam Sullivan in the 48th minute. Not long after, they took the lead on a penalty kick from senior Orion Kim in the 54th minute.The nail in the coffin came courtesy of senior Awaale Osman on a free kick in the 73rd minute, putting SPA up by two with...

High school football: Rosemount’s running game, defense, help Irish outlast Woodbury to return to state

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

Running the ball and defending at a high level is the recipe for Rosemount football’s success. That formula led the Irish to a Class 6A state championship game appearance last fall.It has Rosemount back in the state tournament a year later.Through ball control and a couple of key defensive stands, Rosemount controlled the contest Friday in Woodbury, knocking off the second-seeded Royals, 14-7.The running game starred in the first half, with Rosemount tallying two full possessions — both of which ended in Joe Meleckzedeck rushing touchdowns. His scores capped lengthy, clock-milking drives.The Irish opened the game with a 17-play, 72-yard scoring drive. After forcing a Woodbury turnover on downs on the ensuing drive, Rosemount marched on another 15-play scoring drive to make it 14-0.Woodbury’s second possession of the game started with just two minutes to play in the half. The Royals capitalized on that, though, with George Bjellos hitting Charlie Jacobson for a 2-ya...

Pittsfield woman strikes pedestrian, second vehicle in serious crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Pittsfield police are investigating after a serious crash Friday afternoon. The incident began around 3:30 p.m. Police said an 85-year-old Pittsfield woman was driving northbound on Central Berkshire Boulevard when she struck a 26-year-old pedestrian from Albany. She then continued to West Housatonic Street where she struck a pickup truck at the intersection of Lebanon Avenue. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! She then left the road and struck a tree.The pedestrian was taken to Berkshire Medical Center and then to Albany Medical Center by life flight. He is listed in critical condition. The Pittsfield woman was taken to Berkshire Medical Center with serious injuries. No other injuries were reported.The crash remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the incidents is asked to call police at (413) 448-9700 ext. 549.

Troy fire chief retires after 34 years of service

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After more than three decades of service, the chief of the Troy Fire Department is retiring. Chief Eric McMahon first began working for the fire department in September 1989. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! He was also part of a group of Upstate New York firefighters who went to New York City to help during the 9/11 terror attacks.He was honored Friday during a walk out ceremony at the fire department's Central Station on Sixth Avenue.

Freihofer's delivery driver retires after 43 years

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An East Greenbush man is retiring after more than 40 years with Freihofer's. William Fischer first started driving a Freihofer's truck in September 1980. He spent 43 years delivering bread for the company. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Fischer said he is ready to move on to the next chapter in his life. He just recently turned 71 years old. A retirement party will be held on Saturday to celebrate the end of his career.

Housing authority scandal rocks East St. Louis; whistleblower faces backlash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - The interim director of the East St. Louis Housing Authority was dismissed in the wake of inappropriate spending of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Several lawsuit enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are now investigating. There’s also an effort to oust the Housing Commissioner Chairwoman who blew the whistle on this deal. This all started when allegations surfaced of excessive change orders worth thousands of dollars. Housing Commission President Shonte Mueller continued digging, ultimately recommending that Jacqueline Powell be fired. The Housing Commission held a meeting to terminate Powell. Series of failures? Family blames broken system for inmate’s death Mueller sat down with You Paid For It's Elliott Davis to explain the grounds for the dismissal. She said three companies that have never done business with the East St. Louis Housing Authority were awarded contracts worth more than $206,000. Mueller says Powell awarded these contracts to famil...

Questions remain in aftershock of alleged DMV fraud

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

O'FALLON, Mo. - For nearly a decade, federal prosecutors say a fraud suspect worked with three license office workers to forge documents and cheat taxpayers.The FOX Files recently visited the main suspect’s O’Fallon workplace and one of the St. Charles County license offices potentially impacted in our attempt to get answers.Court records say the suspects were affiliated with DMV offices in four counties and allegedly used unwitting drivers to pocket taxpayer money.  Hermann, Missouri ‘Christmas Vintage’ movie now streaming Federal documents reveal examples of Venmo payments from suspect Gary Wilds to license office employee Ashlyn Graeff to help with an alleged fraud scheme.Wilds, who pleaded not guilty Tuesday, operates an O’Fallon vehicle graphics & body repair business called MADD Graphics, Autobody, Custom Paint & Wraps. He was not available to comment when the FOX Files went inside to ask.Graeff worked at the St. Charles License Office on Raymond Drive. No one would ...

St. Ann police say teenage car thief found hiding in trash can

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:07 GMT

ST. ANN, Mo. - What began as an investigation into a car theft from the Menard’s parking lot in St. Ann on Thursday, ended later that night with a juvenile suspect taken into custody.  St. Ann police say a 14-year-old was hiding in a trash can near the Pear Tree Apartments and was in possession of a firearm stolen from Ferguson. “Juvenile delinquency is a huge problem,” said Lt. Blake Carrigan, St. Ann Police Department.  Earlier in the week, just a few municipalities south, Ladue police investigated an attempted carjacking involving a vehicle driven by a mother and her infant. The suspects, 14 and 15, were arrested and charged.  Series of failures? Family blames broken system for inmate’s death The stolen vehicle in the St. Ann case was a Kia. Carrigan credits the use of Flock cameras for helping police identify the location of that vehicle. Several area police departments assisted in the effort to locate the suspect.“Another jurisdiction attempted to spike-strip the vehicle," sa...