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'Outraged' letter carriers demand action to stop robberies

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:59:40 GMT

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Postal carriers have more worries than snow, rain or the gloom of night keeping them from their appointed rounds. They're increasingly being robbed, often at gunpoint, from Maine to California. Robberies of postal carriers have exploded, surging 78% to nearly 500 in 2022, according to data provided by U.S. Postal Inspection Service to The Associated Press under the Freedom of Information Act. Letter carriers are demanding action from the U.S. Postal Service. String of mail carriers robbed at gunpoint in Chicago continues “The National Association of Letter Carriers is outraged and angered by the assaults, armed robberies and even murders that America’s letter carriers increasingly face as they deliver the mail. These attacks are completely unacceptable,” said Paul Barner, the union’s executive vice president.The Postal Service said it’s adapting and implementing new measures to address the robberies, which are taking a toll on letter carriers tasked with del...

'Forever grateful': Sum 41 announces break up

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:59:40 GMT

Longtime rock band Sum 41 announced Monday they are disbanding following the release of their upcoming album and subsequent final tour.Founded in 1996 in Ajax, Ontario — Sum 41 achieved commercial success with their debut album, "All Killer No Filler" in 2001. They've released a total of seven albums with a final album "Heaven :x: Hell" due out. No release date for the LP has been announced yet.The band said they are continuing their current tour dates and a final tour "to celebrate" the latest album will also take place. May concert calendar: 10 shows to check out "Being in Sum 41 since 1996 brought us some of the best moments of our lives. We are forever grateful to our fans both old and new, who have supported us in every way. It is hard to articulate the love and respect we have for all of you and we wanted you to hear this from us first," part of their statement reads.

Man dies while saving brother from drowning in Kenosha County

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:59:40 GMT

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 39-year-old man died while saving his drowning brother in the Pike River, according to Kenosha County Sheriff's officials.Emergency crews were called to the 2000 block of Sheridan Road, in the village of Somers, around 1:30 p.m. Sunday for reports of a possible drowning.Deputies said that a man was swimming in the river and began to struggle — and a child that was with the man ran to get help. According to officials, the man's brother and another man jumped into the water to save him. As the man was pulled to shore, his brother went under and did not resurface.Kenosha County Deputies and Somers Fire/Rescue arrived to the scene and attempted to locate the 39-year-old man who went under. Authorities searched the river using a remotely operated underwater vehicle.Around 2:50 p.m.. the man was located and was unconscious and not breathing. He was transported to Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie Hospital where he was pronounced dead.The medical examiner has identified hi...

Dean's A-List Interviews: Sebastian Maniscalco and Robert DeNiro; Growing up Italian in 'About My Father' 

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:59:40 GMT

Check out Dean's A-List Interview with Robert De Niro on his role as an Italian-immigrant father in the new film, 'About My Father,' with his co-star and son in the movie, Arlington Heights-native actor Sebastian Maniscalco. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

PD: $3.6M bond for driver in migrant crash

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:59:40 GMT

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department held a news conference following the violent death of eight people outside a migrant shelter Sunday.At the conference, Brownsville Police Chief Felix Sauceda revealed that the driver of the gray SUV that struck 18 people attempted to flee the scene after the crash but was held down by people on the scene.The driver was identified as 34-year-old George Alvarez, a Brownsville local with a lengthy criminal history.He has been arraigned and formally charged with eight counts of manslaughter, 10 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. His bond is set at $3,600,000.Gerardo Salinas/ValleyCentral BPD: 8 dead, 10 injured when SUV strikes crowd near migrant shelter The incident happened at 8:30 a.m. Sunday near Minnesota Road and North Bernal Road in front of the Ozanam Center, which is a shelter for migrants and the homeless.Upon arrival, Sauceda said officers found multiple bodies and several injured. They a...

Austin teacher arrested, accused of sexual assault of student

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:59:40 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 8, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin teacher was arrested and is facing multiple charges after he allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to an Austin Police arrest affidavit.The affidavit states David Hoelewyn, 27, is facing charges of sexual assault of a child and improper relationship between educator and student, both second-degree felonies.In the affidavit, Hoelewyn is identified as a teacher at Texans Can Academy in east Austin. The school principal told APD they started an internal investigation. The principal had statements from the teacher and student, the affidavit states. KXAN has reached out to Texans Can Academy for additional information. Court records state Hoelewyn has retained his own attorney. KXAN is working to find additional attorney information.According to court documents, Hoelewyn and a 16-year-old student initially started texting in January 2023.The repo...

Twins’ Carlos Correa on his slow start: ‘I’m talented enough to make adjustments earlier’

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:59:40 GMT

Twins shortstop Carlos Correa is of the opinion that two years of a long, drawn-out free agency process has led to slower-than-normal starts at the plate for him in both of his years in Minnesota. But while the Twins’ shortstop believes he has pinpointed the issue, he doesn’t want to use it as an excuse.“I’m talented enough to make adjustments earlier,” Correa said.Five weeks into the season, Correa is hitting just .193 with a .317 on-base percentage and .378 slugging percentage. His 79 OPS+ is 21 percent below league average — and well below his own career 127 OPS+.But his swing, he says, has been making strides since he made an adjustment on the past road trip in Chicago, and Correa believes a turnaround is coming.“It’s just taking me a little more time, but it’s been feeling good,” he said. “I’ve got five more months to make up for it.”Before last season, Correa did not sign a deal until after the lockout, agreeing to a contract with the Twins in March and reporting immediately t...

Wife of St. Paul man killed interrupting car theft pleads for info: ‘Michael deserves justice’

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:59:40 GMT

The wife of the 44-year-old man fatally shot in St. Paul while interrupting a car theft said Monday that “our hearts are broken and our world has been turned upside down by the senseless act.”Michael Scott Brasel, a father of two sons, was killed outside his home in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood on Saturday morning.Michael Brasel (Courtesy of the family)Police said Monday their investigation into Brasel’s killing is “active and ongoing.” No one was under arrest as of Monday morning.“We plead with the public to come forward if you know any details, or have any idea of who could have robbed Michael of the life he loved,” Hilary Brasel said in a Monday statement. “Michael deserves justice. Our family needs closure. Please reach out to the hardworking, outstanding investigators at the St. Paul Police Department to help them solve this case.”Investigators have asked anyone with information to call them at 651-266-5650.Hilary Brase...

East Greenbush police investigating fatal motorcycle crash

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:59:40 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The East Greenbush Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday on Columbia Turnpike in Worthman Lane. Police say that Charles Scott, 65, of East Greenbush, was pronounced dead at the scene. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! After an investigation, police say they found Scott was driving East on Columbia Turnpike when he lost control of his motorcycle, crashing into a wooded area. A passenger was taken to Albany Medical Center to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police are asking anyone that may have witnessed the crash to contact the detective's office at (518) 479-2525.

All-vegan street festival announced in Downtown Troy

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:59:40 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On June 4, the Capital Region Vegan Network is hosting an all-vegan street festival at Monument Square in Downtown Troy. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public and runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Local restaurants and vendors will offer vegan food and products for purchase. In addition to food and drinks, this year there will be a wider variety of goods from vegan-friendly vendors, including apparel, body products, and jewelry.Music will be provided by DJ HollyW8D. For more information and to see participating vendors, click here.