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St. Catharines man charged after threatening university students

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:16 GMT

An 18-year-old St. Catharines man is in custody for allegedly threatening three Brock University students with a gun on Saturday.Niagara police say just before 6 p.m. the suspect went to the university campus located on Sir Isaac Brock Way to confront three other people over a previous dispute. It was then that he allegedly threatened them while displaying what appeared to be a handgun.The three students fled for their safety and locked themselves inside a dormitory until police arrived. Neither suffered any physical injuries as a result of the confrontation.Just after 7 p.m. police went to a home in north St. Catharines and arrested the suspect without incident. Investigators recovered a replica pellet gun during a search of the residence.Dante Palumbo of St. Catharines has been charged with possession of a weapon, uttering threats and criminal harassment.

California’s commercial Dungeness crab season delayed for the sixth year in a row to protect whales

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:16 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The start of the commercial Dungeness crab season in California has been delayed for the sixth year in a row to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in trap and buoy lines.The state Department of Fish and Wildlife said commercial crabbing will be delayed until at least Dec. 1. The situation will be reassessed on or before Nov. 17.It’s the latest delay for the start of the commercial season, which traditionally begins in mid-November for waters between the Mendocino county line and the border with Mexico.“Large aggregations of humpback whales continue to forage between Bodega Bay and Monterey and allowing the use of crab traps would increase the risk of an entanglement in those fishing zones,” said Fish and Wildlife Director Charlton H. Bonham said in a statement Friday.The recreational take of Dungeness crab using traps will be temporarily restricted in some areas when the recreational season opens Nov. 4, officials said. Recreational crabbers will be...

Ontarians 6 months-plus can get flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines starting Monday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:16 GMT

Ontario residents who are six months and older will be able to receive their free flu shot and the new COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday. Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced the immunization program rollout on Sunday, saying people should make sure they are up to date on their vaccinations to stay safe and healthy during the season when respiratory illnesses typically surge.“Getting your COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot is the best way to keep yourself, your loved ones and your community healthy,” Jones said in a statement.“Our government is ensuring you have access to the tools you need this fall respiratory season by making COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots available in convenient locations close to home, at no cost to Ontarians.”The Ontario government said flu shots and the most recent COVID-19 vaccines will be available at local pharmacies, public health units and primary health care providers across the province. It said receiving both a COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot ...

French league game at Marseille postponed after Lyon coach Fabio Grosso injured in team bus attack

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:16 GMT

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — The French league soccer game between host Marseille and Lyon was postponed on Sunday after Lyon coach Fabio Grosso suffered a head injury when the team bus came under attack from fans throwing projectiles. A few minutes before the scheduled kickoff time, a message on the giant screen at Stade Velodrome said: “Dear supporters, the game will not be played tonight.”The Lyon team bus was hit on the way to the stadium, shattering some windows. Grosso was injured by falling shards of glass and needed medical treatment with his face heavily bleeding. “We applied the protocol, which states that the game shouldn’t be played when a party is injured and his participation is compromised because of this physical assault,” match referee Francois Letexier told a news conference. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerThe Associated Press

List of places not to take a woman on a first date is going viral

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:16 GMT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- A list of "unacceptable" places to take a woman on a first date is circulating on social media and sparking some backlash. Los Angeles radio station Power 106 is one of several accounts that shared the viral list on X, formerly known as Twitter, this week. It's unclear who originally curated the list, but it notes that "several ladies reached out to help" come up with the locations featured.Many of the places listed are popular chain restaurants like Applebee's, Chili's, Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings, Red Lobster, and the Cheesecake Factory. Other places include the movies, the gym, a bar, coffee or ice cream shops, a bowling alley, and sporting events. With so many locations listed, some people are wondering where else they can go. The worst questions you could ask on a first date, according to a longtime dating coach Buffalo Wild Wings responded to the post, saying: "(Red flag emoji) if she doesn’t like wings, beer, and sports."ESPN analyst Stephen A. Sm...

2 dead, 16 injured in shooting during Florida Halloween celebrations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:16 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — At least two people are dead and a suspect is in custody after a shooting in the heart of Ybor City, Florida's nightlife scene, police said. The Tampa Police Department said the shooting took place at about 3 a.m. Sunday on the 1600 block of East 7th Avenue. Livestreamer records moment of deadly Florida shooting that killed 2 Chief Lee Bercaw said it began as a street fight between two groups of people."Between these two groups, we had hundreds of innocent people involved that were in the way," the chief said.One person was killed at the scene while another died at a local hospital, according to Tampa police. One man, Emmitt Wilson, said his 14-year-old son was one of the victims who died. Police have not confirmed the ages or identities of the fatalities.Emmitt Wilson, left, father of a 14-year-old shooting victim, speaks to Tampa police officers in the Ybor City section of Tampa, Fla., after a shooting early Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. A fight between two groups ...

Cold, wet and windy tonight and Monday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Our strongest cold front of the season dropped temperatures from the mid 70s to the upper 50s within an hour and temperatures are still falling, but more slowly now.Temperatures will drop into the 40s this evening and stay there through Monday, some parts of the Hill Country may even dip down briefly in the 30s on Monday.Our forecast high of 46º in Austin on Monday would be the coldest high temperature for the date and one of the coldest October highs on record.Monday afternoon highsWhile showers have temporarily ended, rain chances go back up tonight with a widespread soaking arriving overnight and through Monday morning making for a cold rain to start the work and school week.Widespread rain Monday morningRain coverage becomes more scattered for the afternoon and evening before drier weather returns for Halloween on Tuesday.Generally rainfall amounts will range from half an inch to an inch and a half, but heavy downpours could slow the Monday morning commute and w...

Austin offering up libraries, recreation buildings as warming centers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With temperatures plummeting Sunday and staying cooler through the early half of the week, the City of Austin's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management posted on social media earlier this weekend warming centers are open for those seeking shelter.All Austin Public Library branches and parks and recreation facilities will be open during normal business hours for those needing reprieve from the cold. Service animals are also allowed in city facilities.Those seeking more information and resources on winter weather preparation can find details online.

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson on the future of the city's land development code, search for the new city manager

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:16 GMT

Part of the mission of KXAN News is to foster a more informed and engaged community. We deliver in-depth coverage on topics like affordability, safety and mobility that affect the daily lives of Central Texans. And we explore sustainable solutions to economic, systemic and social problems. One way to achieve those goals is providing direct and consistent access to leaders who make decisions that shape local policy — seeking to understand their stances, holding them accountable for promises and asking tough questions when needed. This series of interviews with City of Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is designed with that in mind.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Mayor Kirk Watson sat down with KXAN anchor Britt Moreno to discuss the future of the City of Austin’s land development code, as well as provide an update on the search for the new city manager.On Thursday, Austinites had the chance to tell city leaders what they think about Austin's land development code. The policy outlined how many homes sh...

Vikings lose quarterback Kirk Cousins to significant injury in win over Packers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:16 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Everything was going right for the Vikings.After proving themselves against the San Francisco 49ers in primetime, the Vikings were well on their way to earning a very impressive win over the rival Green Bay Packers.It all came crashing down the moment star quarterback Kirk Cousins left the game with what appeared to be a significant injury. He pulled up lame on a drop back late the game and went down for a sack. He couldn’t put any weight on his right foot as he hopped off the field, and ultimately, he had to be carted to the locker room.Needless to say, the Vikings weren’t feeling too good after earning a 24-10 win over the Packers on Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field.Though the Vikings are now 4-4 — and right back in the NFC North race — it seems as if they could be without Cousins for the foreseeable future. The next man up if that’s indeed the case is rookie quarterback Jaren Hall. He made his NFL debut in relief and finished...