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Teen gets 59 days in jail after hitting man in wheelchair

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:19:33 GMT

Editors note: The video above aired on Sept. 21, 2022.AUSTIN (KXAN) – A teen who pled guilty to running over a man in a wheelchair in Sept. 2022 will get out of jail in just under 60 days, according to court paperwork. Pablo Avila-Banagas, who was 17 at the time, pled guilty on July 11 to a misdemeanor charge of assault causing bodily injury.Court paperwork showed Judge David Crain sentenced Avila-Banagas on July 11 to 364 days in Travis County jail along with credit for 305 days for time served.According to the Austin Police Department, officers responded to a call Sept. 3 after a pedestrian, later identified as Rogelio De Luna, was hit by a vehicle in the parking lot in the 9200 block of North Lamar Boulevard.On Sept. 21, Austin police officers and Cops for Charities purchased and donated a new electric wheelchair for De Luna.

99 ways to save money: Group puts together list with tips from experts

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:19:33 GMT

(KXAN) -- The AARP has a long list of money saving-tips from experts and research.KXAN asked Neil Wertheimer, the deputy editor of the AARP’s guide ‘99 Great Ways to Save' for some of his best tips from the guide, which is now in its 14th edition.Let’s start at the grocery store.“Before you leave home, look at the app or website of your grocery store. Two thirds of grocery stores now offer exclusive discounts online,” said Wertheimer.Once you are in the store, go for certain brands.“We just did some research about house brands versus name brands. We had reporters across the country shop a list of 32 items and compare the prices. Overall, they save 27% by buying the house brand over the name brands.”This next tip is important before you head toward the register.“Go to self checkout. All kinds of studies have shown the psychology of it that you really do tend to shop and get less than if you just let someone else check you out.”The guide also has advice on how to save on airline ticke...

Police investigating shot fired in Rotterdam apartment

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:19:33 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Rotterdam Police Department is investigating after a shot was fired inside the Long Pond Village Apartment Complex. Police were called to the complex around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! When they arrived, officers confirmed that a single shot was fired inside one of the apartments. No one was reported injured.Police do not have anyone in custody at this time. If you have any information, you can call Rotterdam Police Detectives at (518) 355-7397 ext. 7106.

1 dead, 1 injured in East Greenbush motorcycle crash

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:19:33 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a motorcycle crash in East Greenbush. The East Greenbush Police Department said Richard Davis, 63, of Schodack was killed, and John Agan, 67, of East Greenbush is in critical condition. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The crash took place on Columbia Turnpike on Thursday around 4:40 p.m. Police said an 87-year-old turned their car in front of the motorcycle, causing the crash. Both were brought to Albany Medical Center where Davis was pronounced dead and Agan was listed in critical condition.No charges have been filed against the driver of the car at this point. Police said they were fully cooperative with police and drugs and alcohol were not a contributing factor. PHOTOS: Primark opens in Crossgates Mall The investigation is ongoing. If you witnessed the crash, you can call the Detectives Office at (518) 479-2525.

Friday’s Cardinals-Cubs game only on Apple TV+

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:19:33 GMT

CHICAGO - Riding a season-best six-game winning stream, the St. Louis Cardinals will battle their close rival Chicago Cubs once again, but not on their usual broadcast home. If you’re planning to watch the game from home, you’ll need to plan ahead. First, it's a day game with a 1:20 p.m. start time, as per Wrigley Field's Friday traditions. Are the St. Louis Cardinals contenders again? Also, you won’t find Friday’s matchup on regional or national television. It can only be stream on Apple TV+For the 2023 season, Apple and MLB have partnered up for “Friday Night Baseball,” airing 26 games on Apple streaming services. There will be doubleheaders every Friday through July 14. Friday’s game marks the second time the Cardinals airing on Apple TV+ this season. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Cardinals (Seasonal) ...

St. Louis Board of Aldermen pass open carry gun ban without permit

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:19:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Board of Aldermen pass two bills that address significant issues in the city in the Board’s last meeting before the summer break. The Board passed Board Bills 29 and 82 by wide margins Thursday morning.Board Bill 29 passed unanimously 14-0 while Board Bill 82 passed 11-2. Alderwoman Cara Spencer sponsored Board Bill 29. It bans people from openly carrying or displaying guns in the city without having a concealed-carry permit.“Board Bill 29 was really just a look at what we can do as a city to start to address guns in the city of St. Louis," Spencer said. "You see people walking around with guns; a lot of young people downtown and throughout neighborhoods." Protests over Francis Howell plan to allow anti-racism resolution to expire The legislation came after multiple recent situations where young people were captured on video openly carrying firearms downtown during events like parties. Supporters say the bill will help get guns off the streets and will al...

North St. Louis hospital cuts some urgent care services

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:19:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The removal of trauma services at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, as reported by the Post-Dispatch, will result in the area lacking a dedicated facility to address urgent, severe injuries like those caused by gunshots, stabbings, or car crashes. SSM Health, the organization responsible for this decision, has cited a low volume of such patients as the reason behind scaling back trauma services.SSM Health has assured the community that they will work closely with local emergency services to facilitate a smooth transition during this change. Despite the discontinuation of trauma services, DePaul Hospital will retain its Level One designation for treating strokes and heart attacks, ensuring continued crucial care in those medical areas.

Brother of murdered teen arrested for killing the man once charged in her death 

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:19:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Twenty-five-year-old Jacorren Riley is facing first-degree murder charges for an ostensible retaliation murder.Levi Henning had only been out of prison on bond for about a month before he was gunned down on June 22 near his home in the 5600 block of Bartmer Avenue."I've never had a client murdered, especially on his way to court,” said W. David Mueller, Henning’s attorney.On Wednesday, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department arrested Riley for Henning's murder. Riley is the older brother of Carieal Doss, who was murdered three years ago. Henning was once charged with murder before the circuit attorney’s office under Kim Gardner dropped the case in March because of mishandled evidence. A case in which Henning’s attorney maintains his client’s innocence. Protests over Francis Howell plan to allow anti-racism resolution to expire "As we dove into defending Levi, every step we took we were able to demonstrate and show the evidence that was withheld for years...

Gov. Parson says respect played a role in signing transgender legislation

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:19:33 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. -- Within the coming weeks, laws restricting gender-affirming care for minors and prohibiting transgender girls from playing on female sports teams will go into effect. Unlike other pieces of legislation, the governor did not hold a bill signing ceremony for the legislation. Our Missouri Chief Capitol Bureau Reporter Emily Manley asked the governor why he didn't celebrate with the bills' sponsors for one of his priorities. The topic was the headline of session and when the legislation made it to Gov. Mike Parson's desk, a Democratic senator asked for a few minutes of Parson's time to discuss how he would go about signing the bills into law. The two said Thursday, it's not that they agree on the topic, it's that they had respect for each other.  Missouri Supreme Court settles state spat delaying abortion ballot petition "I wanted to talk to him about the tone, either in an official release or a press conference, or just off the cuff to try to remind him as ...

St. Louis Cathedral Basilica mosaics get a deep cleaning

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:19:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS - For the first time in nearly a century, a month-long cleaning project inside the Cathedral Basilica in the Central West End concluded this week.A month-long cleaning project wrapped up this week inside the Cathedral Basilica in the Central West End for the first time in nearly a century."Even the statues of the evangelists that sit on either side and the splendor of their faces," said Monsignor Henry Breier. "The whiteness in the marble, which again I thought was grey marble, is just so much beauty that shines forth."He said he's noticing new details for the first time since the cleaning."The detailing there on the baldacchino—the little lion heads—I saw them for the first time now that they were clean," Breier said. "So you can definitely see the detailing, and it just kind of jumps out at you." Missouri & Illinois players win $1M in record Powerball jackpot He said parishioners are noticing changes too."When we got to cleaning the baldacchino, half of it was clea...