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BB gun fired from University of Minnesota residence hall, hitting pedestrian in face

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:52 GMT

A man in a third-floor dormitory window fired a BB gun at another person who was walking down the street Friday night, striking the victim in the face, University of Minnesota police reported.The U police reported the aggravated assault at Pioneer Hall, at 615 Fulton St. S.E. in Minneapolis. Police were searching Pioneer Hall for the suspect.Authorities did not release information on the condition of the victim.No further details were available Friday night.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Appeals court rejects effort to reinstate UMN mens gymnastics Crime & Public Safety | Further postponement pushes proposed Fairview-Sanford merger into summer Crime & Public Safety | UMN President Joan Gabel to leave for Pittsburgh job after contentious fourth year Crime & Public Safety | Kathleen Collins: Support Ukraine’s victory out of moral necessity and for national security Crime & Public Safety ...

Troy: Interactive map shows lead pipe whereabouts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:52 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Things are starting to flow the right way when it comes to pipes in Troy. NEWS10 has the latest developments from the Collar City on the lead pipe replacement plan. Preserve Kenwood plans for a new future “Today's a good day. An interactive map and what does is, is folks will be able to tap in and see their property,” said City Council President Carmella Mantello.City officials are making headway when it comes to removing lead pipes, and for those who are not sure whether this is a problem in their house or not, Troy's new interactive map will show a person where the lead is.“They'll look for their house. Naturally, that's the first thing I did when I went on, and they can determine whether the line has been identified. If it has not then they should look at the process to identify it,” said Mayor Patrick Madden.If the map has a red mark, it means lead is found; green is clear of lead. If you get a grey box, it's still undetermined. Proposed SafeCam program...

Two Dogtown dumpster fires lead some residents to suspect foul play

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A large alleyway fire that started in a dumpster Thursday night woke up people living close to the intersection of Oakland and Tamm avenues, which is located in the Dogtown neighborhood.A car and garage were destroyed, and some homes lost power for a few hours due to the fire."I'm surprised there was this much damage," said Justin Fuson, a nearby resident.The second fire was burning in a dumpster near Clayton Avenue. Only the fence that separated a Fields Foods store and a Seamus McDaniel’s bar was damaged. The fires are practically in the same alley, just a couple of blocks away. Top Story: Witness: Woman pumping gas seriously hurt chasing after stolen purse Luke Robinson lives near Clayton Avenue and believes the fires were likely set on purpose.“Someone was intentionally doing it along this certain path," he said.Robinson went on to say that if the fires were intentionally set, “it’s selfish, destructive, and it’s not okay."The St. Louis Fire Department is actively ...

Contact 2 gets action and answers on tree debris in Fox Park neighborhood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - On Wednesday, you could feel the resident’s frustration with this fallen tree in the 2800 block of Victor Street in Fox Park."This stuff has been sitting here, it's been collecting trash. It's making a mess," said Amanda Izzo, a Fox Park resident. Trending: The MASH spin-off set in St. Louis you probably forgot about "I have a teenager; sometimes she struggles to find a parking spot on the street," said Simon Yost, a Fox Park resident. "I think it would be good if at some point here we could move on with our lives."On March 22, tree crews started chopping. Residents said city forestry officials told them the debris would be gone in three business days. Three weeks later, it was still there. That’s when FOX 2's Contact 2 team got involved. We brought the neighbor's concerns to city hall, and within a few hours, the contractors hired to do the job were back in the neighborhood cleaning up.“I was out of town all week. I got back last night and was super happy when I pulle...

NAACP: Basketball courts at Forest Park a step in right direction

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Whether you're on the move or trying to get a bite, Forest Park is the place to do nearly everything, except a slam dunk.Ray Park Perry spent his Friday soaking in the sun with his two-year-old daughter. He's surprised that with other recreational options available, there are no basketball courts in one of the city's go-to parks."A lot of folks like to play basketball," Perry said. "It's a good full body work out. I don't know why we don't have a basketball court in Forest Park." Top Story: Witness: Woman pumping gas seriously hurt chasing after stolen purse NAACP St. Louis President Adolphus Pruitt said he remembers the idea of basketball courts being floated around for decades, but the idea never developed because he believes it doesn't fit Forest Park's Master Plan.Pruitt believes it's a deeper-rooted issue that goes beyond basketball."I think most of us saw it as an issue of bias," Pruitt said.In 2020, the City of St. Louis made the move to build basketball courts....

Report: Colorado housing market shows signs of resuming ‘normal’ conditions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:52 GMT

March housing data for the seven-county Denver metro area and across Colorado may signal a return to more normal market conditions since the onset of the pandemic, according to the monthly Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of Realtors.“Median sales prices are down, days on market have skyrocketed, and homes are back to selling below asking prices on average,” said Cooper Thayer, a CAR spokesperson and realtor with Keller Williams Action Realty.“However, it’s important to remember that the last few years were an anomaly, and we are currently in an arguably healthier market than before. In fact, last month’s market may have been the most ‘normal’ we’ve seen since the beginning of the pandemic.”Higher mortgage rates helped calm the market, with buyers no longer offering thousands over the asking price and sellers being more reasonable about pricing.“Due to the rise in interest rates, which has affected...

Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule: Colorado Avalanche face Seattle Kraken in first round

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:52 GMT

The NHL released the complete Colorado Avalanche-Seattle Kraken first-round series schedule on Friday night. The NHL announced Game 1 will be on Tuesday night in Denver.The Avalanche clinched the Central Division title with a dramatic 4-3 win in Nashville on Friday night, with Nathan MacKinnon scoring a hat trick in the team’s regular-season finale.The Avs now face the Kraken, which finished as the top wild card team in the Western Conference.The best-of-seven schedule:GameLocationDateTimeTVGame 1Kraken at AvalancheTuesday, April 188 p.m.ESPNGame 2Kraken at AvalancheThursday, April 207:30 p.m.ESPNGame 3Avalanche at KrakenSaturday, April 228 p.m.TBSGame 4Avalanche at KrakenMonday, April 248 p.m.TBS* Game 5Kraken at AvalancheWednesday, April 26TBDTBD* Game 6Avalanche at KrakenFriday, April 28TBDTBD* Game 7Kraken at AvalancheSunday, April 30TBDTBD*if necessary

Person shot in the head on Hollywood Boulevard, suspects at large

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:52 GMT

One person is hospitalized after being shot in the head on Hollywood Boulevard Friday night.Police responded to reports of a shooting at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue around 7:37 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.When officers arrived, a male victim was found with a gunshot wound to his head, authorities said. The victim’s age or identity has not been released.He was transported to a local hospital where his current condition is unknown.Two suspects are believed to have fled the scene — a Hispanic female and a Hispanic male, police said.Sky5 video shows dozens of patrol cars surrounding the shooting scene, which is located in a heavily-populated tourist area.Plenty of shoppers and bystanders were seen watching officers cordon off a space directly in front of the Capitol One Café.Nearby attractions include the TCL Chinese Theatre and the El Capitan Theatre just steps away from the scene. Details remain limited and it’s unclear what initially prompted the ...

Third suspect arrested for the murder of a Chino man

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:52 GMT

The third suspect allegedly involved in the murder of a Chino man was arrested on Friday.The suspect in custody was identified as Manuel Malgra, a 45-year-old Chino resident, by the Chino Police Department.Malgra is believed to be involved in the murder of Philip Hernandez, 51, after police found his body on the 5400 block of Philadelphia Avenue with gunshot wounds on April 2.Detectives later identified three suspects allegedly involved in Hernandez’s death. Police said, “It is believed that all four subjects knew or were acquainted with one another.”Manual Malgra, 45, was arrested for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of Philip Hernandez on April 14, 2023. (Chino Police Department)Manual Malgra, 45, was arrested for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of Philip Hernandez on April 14, 2023. (Chino Police Department)Carlos Lugo Meza Sr., 62, and Taylor Sanchez, 21, both from Chino, were arrested for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of Philip Herna...

Public defender calls on DA to release names of Antioch police officers who sent racist texts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:52 GMT

ANTIOCH – Contra Costa’s top public defender is calling on the district attorney’s office to release the names of more than 40 Antioch Police Department officers who exchanged or received racist and homophobic text messages, as well as to dismiss any public defender cases involving the embattled law enforcement agency.In a letter Friday, Public Defender Ellen McDonnell told District Attorney Diana Becton she had received two redacted investigative reports — which were also obtained by this news organization — written by Becton’s senior inspector, Larry Wallace. The reports, McDonnell wrote in the letter, revealed a “deeply entrenched, department-wide culture of racism, homophobia, targeted violence against Black people, selective enforcement of laws against Black people, fabrication of evidence and utter disregard of civil and human rights.”According to McDonnell’s letter, at least 16 of the 45 involved officers hold leadership roles in the police department. They include detectives...