Home

APD opens homicide investigation after man found dead following house fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police launched a homicide investigation after a man died following a house fire late Sunday night.According to APD, 911 got a call at 10:53 p.m. about someone possibly trapped in a house that was on fire in the 9000 block of Meridian Oaks Lane. That is just east of Interstate 35 and west of Slaughter Lane. APD said police and fire crews arrived at 11 p.m. and were able to put the fire out. While searching the home, AFD crews found a man in his 30s with "obvious signs of trauma incompatible with life" and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to APD. Austin Police said another man was inside the home at the time of the fire. APD said they believe that man was a witness and called 911. APD said he is doing okay and is not in custody but is speaking with investigators. Austin Fire Department arson investigators and APD homicide detectives spoke with witnesses overnight. APD said it's investigating the incident as a homicide because of the "unusua...

How does 'tip creeping' affect Texans?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The advent of new software that allows consumers to tap their phones and cards at the register instead of paying with cash has undoubtedly made the mad dash to the cafe or market a little easier – especially those of us frequently losing credit cards. But using this type of software – such as Square and Toast – can also make consumers feel “guilted” into leaving a larger tip than they may otherwise offer. Some have dubbed this new phenomenon “tip creeping.”Toast recently released data on its quarter four 2022 sales, which puts Texas toward the bottom of the list of states with the most generous tippers. Granted, the difference between the “most” generous tipping state and the "least" generous tipping state is only a couple of percentage points. Though the variance is not so pronounced, Kelsey Erickson Streufert from the Texas Restaurant Society said Texas consumers are feeling the effects of tip creeping. “We're seeing some tipping fatigue out there. A...

Austin ISD hosting Pride Week March 20-25

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Independent School District announced it is holding a Pride Week celebration during the week of March 20-25. According to the district, it is to celebrate LGBTQIA students, staff and families. The district says this year's event coincides with the National LGBT Health Awareness Week.The district's plans come one year after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wrote a letter to then AISD superintendent Stephanie Elizalde in March 2022, condemning the district’s “Pride Week” events.Paxton wrote in the letter the lesson plans deal head-on with sexual orientation and gender identity, topics that are “unmistakably” human sexuality instruction and are “governed by state law.”Paxton said parents, not school districts, are in charge of sex education. He said by hosting Pride Week, in its current form, AISD is breaking state law.“I want all our LGBTQIA students to know that we are proud of them and that we will protect them against political attacks,” Elizalde w...

Burnet Police patrol vehicle to raise awareness about preventing child abuse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:06 GMT

BURNET, Texas (KXAN) -- The Burnet Police Department says it will unveil a patrol vehicle Monday afternoon to raise awareness about preventing child abuse. According to an announcement released March 16, the 2022 Chevy Tahoe will be assigned to a school resource officer and will be used daily where it will be seen by children and families. Burnet PD says the vehicle will have decals of the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center (HCCAC) along with other decals raising awareness about child abuse prevention. The designs are permanent that will remain on the vehicle for the life of its service. The purpose of the vehicle is to bring awareness to the community and show there is always hope and support, police said.According to its website, the HCCAC serves Blanco, Burnet, Lampasas, Llano and San Saba counties. The non-profit says it primarily serves children under the age of 18 who have been the victim of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, neglect or witness to a violent crime. HCCAC...

Tupper Lake woman accepts murder plea

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:06 GMT

TUPPER LAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Tupper Lake woman has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder according to the Franklin County District Attorney's Office, in relation to a July 2022 homicide. Alexa Gallagher, 26, intentionally caused the death of her mother, Melissa Guisewhite, by stabbing her with a knife. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At the time of her death, Guisewhite was 51. Sentencing for Gallagher is scheduled for May 30 at 9:15 a.m.

Alleged drug dealer arrested in Montgomery County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:06 GMT

PALATINE BRIDGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Palatine Bridge man was arrested and is accused of selling drugs, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Timothy Hart, 39, is charged with failure to appear on criminal possession and criminal sale of a controlled substance. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, Hart was arrested on an active bench warrant issued by the Montgomery County Court following a traffic stop in Palatine. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says his warrant was issued after failing to appear in court after possession and sale of controlled substance charges. Deputies say Hart had fled from law enforcement during previous arrest attempts on this warrant. Hart was arraigned and is held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility without bail.

Morning temps in 20s, spring officially begins Monday afternoon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:06 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - Welcome to the last few hours of winter. It will be cold out the door Monday, as wake up temperatures are in the 20s. However, we will be sunny, breezy, and turning warmer - highs will be in the mid to upper 50s. Spring officially begins at 4:24 p.m. Monday night, clouds will increase, and it won't be as cold. Wake up temps Tuesday are set in the upper 30s.  St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Breezy and cool, Tuesday. Spot showers are expected in the morning, with rain likely in the afternoon and evening. Temp highs in the mid to upper 40s, and some lingering showers overnight. Temps only dip into the lower 40s.  Breezy and warmer than on Wednesday, highs in the 60s. More widespread rain and storms expected Wednesday night and all-day Thursday.  

Anti-transgender healthcare for minors rally planned today at Missouri Capitol

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:06 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Conservative groups are planning to rally at the Missouri Capitol Monday.The Missouri Freedom Foundation and others want state lawmakers to enact strict limits on transgender healthcare for minors. A controversial bill that would do that was filibustered by democrats in the Missouri senate two weeks ago. Trending: What’s the most popular last name in Missouri and Illinois? It forced senators to adjourn for spring break a day early. The freedom foundation says they want republicans to force a vote on the bill without removing parts of it to appease opponents.

St. Louis Chess Club Hall of Fame hosts 2nd annual American Chess Cup starting this week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Professional chess comes to the St. Louis area. Local grand masters are showing off their skills in the American Cup Tournament. That's where 16 of the best chess players in the United States are competing this week. This is the second annual American cup.A few local players are competing in the tournament - including Fabiano Caruana, who was the world championship contender in 2018. This is a unique chess tournament compared to others. Trending: What’s the most popular last name in Missouri and Illinois? "We have 16 of the best chess players in the United States, but also they are competing in an interesting and intriguing time format - so they combine the classical time format, the rapid time format, the blitz time format, and the Armageddon," Grand master Cristian Chirila shared. "Which is pretty much crazy chess."The winner of the tournament of course gets bragging rights plus $300,000 in prize money. The American cup runs through March 26.

Week-long bus tour of historically black colleges and universities starting today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Ivy Foundation of St. Louis hosts a week-long bus tour of historically black colleges and universities.More than 40 students from 20 high schools will make the trip. The goal is to introduce them to the schools. Top story: Remains in Crawford County possibly of woman missing since 2014 The Ivy Foundation has been running the spring break program for more than 15 years.