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LIVE: Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial to begin Wednesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:31 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nearly a year and a half after professional cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was shot and killed at an Austin home last May, jury selection in the trial of the woman accused of murdering Wilson began Monday. Kaitlin Armstrong trial: Cameras only allowed for opening, closing statements Kaitlin Armstrong was charged in relation to Wilson's death. Armstrong pleaded not guilty in July 2022, with her arrest and plea following a 43-day fugitive hunt tracking her from Austin to Costa Rica, where she was ultimately arrested and detained.The jury has been selected and Armstrong's trial is set to begin Wednesday at 9 a.m. in Austin. Background on Mo Wilson's murderIn the evening on May 11, 2022, the Austin Police Department responded to a 911 call at a residence along Maple Avenue in east Austin. Police discovered an unconscious woman with a gunshot wound, who ultimately died at the scene.That woman was later identified as Wilson, a professional...

Manor city council to decide on pay structure for mayor, council members

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:31 GMT

MANOR, Texas (KXAN) -- Manor city council will vote Wednesday on a proposed pay structure that will decide how much each member is compensated each month they serve in office. The current proposal received no input from the community and would create a tiered pay structure that would give more money to members who take on more responsibilities. A tiered pay structure The pay structure would be in four tiers. As members take on more responsibilities and duties within the city, they will be compensated more per month. The mayor would make at least $875 per month with a maximum limit of $3,500. Council members would make at least $625 per month with a maximum limit of $2,500. Tier one is the basic amount of involvement for council members, including attending the two monthly city council meetings and other public meetings at city hall. Members would need to chair different committees and attend more community meetings and events to qualify for higher pay scales. You can look at the req...

November pets featured in the Morning Report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:31 GMT

In November, we are especially thankful for our pets. Send your photos and stories to Molly at [email protected] can also sign up for our free weekday newsletter, the Morning Report, to get local news and see the daily featured pet. Follow the prompts at Twincities.com/newsletters.Wednesday, Nov. 1“We’re long time Pioneer Press readers/subscribers,” Dyan writes. “Always enjoy the Daily Doggo, so I decided to send a picture. We love our ‘granddogs,’ Minnie and Georgie!  Both rescues from Tails of Hope. They bring such joy to our son’s home and us!  Chilly temps means Minnie is now a fashionista in her sweater. Georgie doesn’t mind the cooler weather.”Minnie and Georgie are ready for winter.Related ArticlesThings to Do | Pets featured in the Morning Report in October Things to Do | Pets featured in the Morning Report newsletter in September Things to Do | Adopting a rescue dog? Here’...

Occupant escapes house fire in south St. Louis City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Emergency crews are responding to a house fire in south St. Louis on Wednesday morning. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter, Nic Lopez, captured footage of the scene on the 6400 block of Idaho Avenue, where the two-story home saw the heavy fire begin on the first floor, eventually spreading to the second floor, causing the roof to collapse. Surveillance cameras capture dramatic images of Central West End attack The single occupant of the home escaped from the building safely. The cause of the fire is still unknown. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Spire and 'JADASA' team up to pay heating bills

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:31 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - Furnaces are fired up Wednesday morning, and the group 'Journey Against Domestic and Sexual Abuse' wants to help some folks pay heating bills.This help is available Wednesday for low-income families to pay their spire gas bills. It's happening from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the St. Peter's Resource Center on Stein Road.The resource center in north St. Louis County provides crisis intervention, crisis case management, support groups, and helps create escape plans. Journey Against Domestic and Sexual Abuse will be ready to assist customers who may be struggling with their electricity bills. Missouri appeals court rules against ballot summary language that described ‘dangerous’ abortions JADASA is dedicated to helping women and their children who are survivors of domestic and sexual abuse by helping people in our community with their utility bills - they aim to alleviate one of the concerns that often plagues families during when the weather gets colder to stay war...

Illinois electric vehicle rebate program opens today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The next round of funding for the Illinois electric car rebate program opens on Wednesday.Illinois started the program last year to encourage people to buy electric vehicles and to reduce vehicle emissions and greenhouse gases. People who buy a new or used all-electric car from an Illinois-licensed dealer and apply within 90 days will be eligible for a $4,000 rebate. Surveillance cameras capture dramatic images of Central West End attack Buying an electric motorcycle gets you a $1,500 rebate. Electric mopeds, electric off-highway vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles are not eligible. The new rebate cycle goes until January 31, 2024.

Rep. Nikki Budzinkski touring Belleville Shoe Manufacturing facility today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:31 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - Congresswoman Nikki Budzinkski of Illinois will be in Belleville on Wednesday. She's touring the Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company to learn more about their operation.The Rentchler and Weidmann families founded the business in 1904 to produce shoes; it is now the oldest and largest private manufacturer of military boots. It began with their first combat boot order in World War I. Missouri appeals court rules against ballot summary language that described ‘dangerous’ abortions Budzinski recently announced that a $7.8 million contract was awarded to the manufacturer to create new temperate-weather combat boots for the U.S. Army over the next two years.

Another state park considers banning motorized boats one day a week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:31 GMT

Paonia State Park is closed for the season now, but when it reopens on May 1, 2024, kayakers, paddleboarders and canoers may have more reason to show up, at least on Tuesdays.Colorado Parks and Wildlife is considering closing the boat ramp in the park once a week to motorized vessels in future summers, something it has also done at Highline State Park. Both Paonia and Highline state parks are located on Colorado’s Western Slope.Related: 5 serene Colorado lakes to explore with your paddleboard“The closure would allow us to focus our staff on other activities and increase the user experience across the park,” said Jed Potter, senior ranger with the agency, in a statement.The goal of going “wakeless” is so that “non-motorized boaters can feel a bit safer out in the open water,” added park manager Scott Rist in the same statement.And Tuesdays are a good day for it as CPW reports that Paonia State Park has had “two or fewer motorized boats launched on 92% of...

Rockies Mailbag: Brendan Rodgers trade chatter, Dick Monfort’s role

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:31 GMT

Denver Post sports writer Patrick Saunders with the latest installment of his Rockies Mailbag.Pose a Rockies — or MLB — related question for the Rockies Mailbag.With Adael Amador, Sterlin Thompson, Ryan Ritter, Dyan Jorge, etc. coming up the pipeline, what is the situation with Brendan Rodgers? Will he get traded for arms? Will some of the prospects get traded? What other clogged positions could be alleviated through trade?— Jackson Esplin, WestminsterJackson, I touched on this topic in a previous mailbag, but I’ll revisit it here.Rodgers, the 2022 National League Gold Glove second baseman, was the subject of serious trade discussions last winter when the Rockies negotiated with the Marlins and Mariners. The Rockies targeted Edward Cabrera, the Marlins’ 25-year-old right-hander. They liked his skill set and the ability to control him through the 2028 season. But in the end, the deal fizzled.Make no mistake, the Rockies like Rodgers. He’s popular i...

Commission approves €66 million Finnish state aid scheme to support the production of renewable methane and methanol to foster the transition to a net-zero economy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:31 GMT

The European Commission has approved a €66 million Finnish scheme to support the production of renewable methane and methanol to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy. The scheme was approved under the state aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, adopted by the Commission on 9 March 2023 to support measures in sectors which are key to accelerate the green transition and reduce fuel dependencies. The new Framework amends and prolongs in part the Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted on 23 March 2022 to enable member states to support the economy in the context of the current geopolitical crisis, already amended on 20 July 2022 and on 28 October 2022.Under the scheme, which will be fully financed under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the aid will take form of direct grants covering investment costs. The purpose of the scheme is to support the development of renewable methane and methanol production, with the aim to foster the transition to a net-zero economy.The...