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More ballistics evidence testimony expected at Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:05:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As testimony wrapped Monday, a firearms forensics examiner, Steven Aston, was addressing bullets found at the east Austin apartment where police believe Kaitlin Armstrong killed Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson on May 11, 2022.He will likely continue his testimony Tuesday, as defense attorneys were still cross examining Aston when Judge Brenda Kennedy called for a recess until Tuesday morning.  Digital, GPS data reviewed at Kaitlin Armstrong’s murder trial Monday The trial began about two weeks ago. So far, we have heard from the following witnesses:Wilson’s brotherWilson’s friend Caitlin Cash who called 911 when she found Wilson wounded on the floor in her apartment Crime scene analystsAustin Police Department homicide detectivesPeople who live near the home where Wilson diedArmstrong’s former boyfriend Colin Strickland who was friends with WilsonArmstrong’s friends A U.S. Deputy Marshal who found Armstrong in Costa Rica about one month after Wilson’s deathT...

Texas to close red snapper fishing Monday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:05:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said Monday anglers will not be able to catch a popular fish starting next week. TPWD said it would close red snapper fishing in state waters at Nov. 20 at 11:59 p.m. until Jan. 2024. Federal waters will stay closed until the summer. “While we are disappointed to close state waters earlier than we had hoped, the pattern of prolonged federal seasons highlights the success of Texas’ state-managed red snapper fishery,” said Robin Riechers, TPWD Coastal Fisheries Division Director in the press release announcing the closure. “This year, anglers had a chance to take advantage of a 93-day federal season. Also, unusually calm offshore conditions in early June and July allowed anglers to catch red snapper at a higher rate than in 2022.”  According to the announcement, TPWD can establish the opening and closing dates of the annual red snapper fishery in federal waters while also continuing to manage red snapper fishing in state wat...

Expert discusses study between heavy marijuana use and schizophrenia in young men

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:05:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A report published in "Psychological Medicine" found young men with marijuana use disorder have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia.“Drug use and especially marijuana use in adolescence and early adulthood can bring out more schizophrenia," said Dr. Christoph Correll. Correll did not take part in the research but is an expert in psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, and is familiar with the various studies.“Schizophrenia is a severe brain disease that affects everything that we take for granted and makes us human. The way we think, use language, the way we act and feel — that sense of ourselves and of the world,” he explained. Studies: Hearing aids can reduce risk of dementia, but people may not be buying them over the counter The National Institute on Drug Abuse said, “Using statistical models, the study authors estimated that as many as 30% of cases of schizophrenia among men aged 21-30 might have been prevented by averting cannabis use disord...

The top-trending pet names in Austin, according to a new study

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:05:00 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – When it comes to naming our pets, lots of Americans favor ever-popular choices such as Max, Charlie, Milo or Luna, recent studies have shown. But other, more offbeat names have been gaining steam over the last year, even if they’re not yet popular enough to dethrone the classics.That seems especially true in Austin, according to a new study.Rover, an online marketplace for pet owners, has released the results of its 11th annual “Most Popular Pet Names” report, detailing not only the most common pet names across the country but also the top-trending names that pet owners are increasingly embracing in the United States. Some nickels may be worth more than 5 cents, especially if they feature this animal For instance, the three top-trending dog names in the United States for 2023 are “Kelce,” “Wednesday” and “Oak,” with Kelce seeing a 135% increase in popularity over the last year, and Wednesday and Oak trailing behind with popularity spikes of 92% and 90%, respectively.Fo...

Saratoga Springs PD hosting meet and greet for new K9

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:05:00 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga Springs Police Department will host a K9 meet and greet for its newest member, K9 Lepa on Wednesday. K9 Lepa and her handler, Officer Gaetano, have completed a six-week training program at the Onondaga County training center and are certified as an explosives detection K9 team. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The meet and greet will take place at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center on Vanderbilt Avenue, starting at 6 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. A detection demonstration will start at 6:30 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. The entire K9 unit will also be there for the event.

Menands Police see increase in thefts from cars

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:05:00 GMT

MENANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Menands Police Department is reporting an increase in reports of thefts from cars over the past few days. Police are reminding residents to lock their cars and put up their windows to avoid being a victim of a crime of opportunity. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say they'll continue to be proactive to deter and apprehend those responsible for committing these crimes. Residents are reminded they can avoid these crimes by locking up as well.

Watermain break in Albany closes Ormond Street

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:05:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511 NY, a watermain break in Albany has closed all lanes of Ormond Street. Drivers in the area should seek alternate routes. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! There is no timetable at this point for when the road will open back up. Stick with NEWS10 as more information on the watermain break and closure become available.

Crashes cleared on I-90 east and westbound near exit 25

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:05:00 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511 NY, crashes that caused major backups on I-90 NYS Thruway east and westbound after Exit 25 in Schenectady have been cleared. Multiple ambulances and emergency personnel responded to the scene. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!Information on this crash is limited at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

US consumer inflation eased in October, driven lower by cheaper gas, cars and airfares

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:05:00 GMT

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER (AP Economics Writer)WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation in the United States slowed last month in a sign that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are continuing to cool the consumer price spikes that have bedeviled consumers for the past two years.Tuesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that prices either fell or rose only slowly across a broad range of goods and services, including gas, new and used cars, hotel rooms and housing. Overall inflation was unchanged from September to October, down from the 0.4% jump the previous month. Compared with 12 months ago, consumer prices rose 3.2% in October, down from the 3.7% rise in September and the smallest year-over-year increase since June.Excluding volatile food and energy prices, so-called core prices also weakened unexpectedly. They rose just 0.2% from September to October, slightly below the pace of the previous two months. Economists closely track core prices, which are thought to provide a good sign ...

Freeway closure: Bass, Newsom to provide new details on 10 Freeway arson fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:05:00 GMT

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Gov. Gavin Newsom are scheduled to speak alongside local and state experts to provide new details on the closure of the 10 Freeway through downtown Tuesday morning. The news conference will take place in Los Angeles at 8:30 a.m. Among the issues likely to be addressed is whether the overpass can be repaired or if it will have to be torn down and rebuilt.The scene of the fire that seriously damaged the 10 Freeway through Los Angeles. Nov. 13, 2023. (KTLA)Commuters are also awaiting a timetable on when they can expect to once again travel on the freeway, which provides access to hundreds of thousands of drivers to and from the downtown area every day.The fire was first reported early Saturday around 12:30 a.m. near East 14th and Alameda streets underneath the freeway. The blaze ripped through a pallet yard, causing dense plumes of smoke and limiting visibility throughout the area. Commuting nightmare commences with closure of 10 Freew...