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States attorneys from 31 counties ask Illinois Supreme Court to overturn state's gun ban

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:21 GMT

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Nearly a third of Illinois' state's attorneys are asking the Illinois Supreme Court to overturn the state's gun ban on certain automatic weapons.A downstate judge's ruling struck down that ban on high-powered, semi-automatic firearms and now the case is being considered by the state's supreme court.Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the law on January 10th in response to the shooting deaths of seven at the Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, where 30 were also injured.The law bans the sale or possession of more than 170 semi-automatic guns and requires current owners of the weapons to register with the state police by January 1st, 2024.Ogle County State's Attorney Mike Rock, among other 30 other local law enforcement officials, including Carrol and Jo Daviess, co-signed an Amicus brief, also known as a "friend of the court" brief, which stated in part: "Like all Americans, [we] are horrified by the mass shootings and urba...

'Catastrophic': Thousands of cattle killed in Texas dairy farm fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:21 GMT

DIMMITT, Texas (KLBK|KAMC) – A county judge described the scene after a fiery explosion at a Texas dairy farm Monday night as "terrible" and "devastating." “The number of animals that were lost and the barn that was lost,” Castro County Judge Mandy Gfeller said. “I believe that financially, it’s just devastating and catastrophic.”According to Castro County, the number of cattle that died in the fire at the South Fork Dairy had been estimated at 18,000. Officials were still working to confirm that number Thursday morning. Nexstar was also working to independently verify the figure with the business but had not been able to reach them at publication time.The Castro County Sheriff’s Office said one employee was inside the dairy building when the explosion happened, but firefighters were able to get her out. She was to be flown to University Medical Center to be treated for critical injuries.  Castro Co. Sheriff: Cattle lost in dairy explosion, one person in critical condition Gf...

Arizona House expels Republican lawmaker in bipartisan vote

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:21 GMT

(The Hill) – The Republican-controlled Arizona House on Wednesday voted to expel a GOP lawmaker from the state-level chamber after she invited a guest speaker before a committee to make unvetted criminal allegations against elected officials. “This is a sad day for our institution. But it is a necessary day. There has been real damage done to the lives and reputations of people who did not deserve it. More importantly, the integrity of this House has been jeopardized,” said the statehouse’s Democratic Leader Andres Cano on behalf of his party. The Hill has reached out to the Arizona House Republicans for comment. The Arizona House voted 46-13 on Wednesday to expel Rep. Liz Harris, just a week after the GOP-controlled Tennessee House controversially voted to expel two Democratic representatives who had participated in a protest against gun violence. Justin J. Pearson reappointed to TN House seat after expulsion: ‘A movement is rising’ The Arizona House Ethics Committee determ...

Who's the now-famous Masters Girl? We found her in Lubbock

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:21 GMT

LUBBOCK, Texas (KLBK) -- Texas Tech University freshman, Aaliyah Kikumoto, made headlines at the Masters Tournament Easter Weekend as the "The Masters Girl" as determined by the internet. Prior to becoming a viral sensation, Kikumoto enrolled as a Business Marketing major and a proud member of the TTU Pom Squad.She told EverythingLubbock.com she's always wanted to be famous on social media for what she's "best at." Talking about dance and being 'The Masters Girl" was a great start to that. "I can continue all of this and continue growing and become...[a] really good dancer that also is the Masters Girl." Kikumoto explained that the viral video came to be when she was waiting on a golfer to make his putt. She started laughing with her dad when she realized cameras were on her. She said golf has been an activity she and her family have done together since she was a child and began tagging along to the Masters with her father and grandfather last year. Her parents showcased their pride...

Federal appeals court preserves access to abortion pill but tightens rules

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:21 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas  — A federal appeals court ruled that the abortion pill mifepristone can still be used for now but reduced the period of pregnancy when the drug can be taken and said it could not be dispensed by mail.The decision late Wednesday temporarily narrowed a ruling by a lower court judge in Texas that had completely blocked the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the nation’s most commonly used method of abortion. Still, preventing the pill from being sent by mail amounts to another significant curtailing of abortion access — less than a year after the reversal of Roe v. Wade resulted in more than a dozen states effectively banning abortion outright.The case is likely to go to the U.S. Supreme Court.“We are going to continue to fight in the courts, we believe the law is on our side, and we will prevail,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday, speaking to reporters from Dublin during a visit by President Joe Biden.Mifepristone was approved for use...

Corliss Park Apartment shooting suspect pleads not guilty

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:21 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- 35-year-old Hector Rodriguez was arrested and charged with three counts of attempted murder and one count of criminal possession of a weapon, in connection to the shooting. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Rodriguez pleaded not guilty in Troy City Court on April 13, 2023. He was taken into custody shortly after police arrived on the scene. According to police, all three victims remain in the hospital with one still in critical condition. Rodriguez was remanded to Rensselaer County Jail until his preliminary hearing, set for April 18, 2023. The investigation remains ongoing.

ACSO: Suspect flees leading to car chase

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:21 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Troy man wanted out of Connecticut was arrested in Albany on Wednesday after fleeing deputies trying to pull him over, which led to a chase, according to the Albany County Sheriff's Office. Hector DeJesus Jr., 39, faces several charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, deputies tried to pull over a car for vehicle and traffic violations. When deputies turned on their emergency lights and sirens, the driver allegedly began to flee. After a chase, deputies say the car came to a stop after driving onto a grass median at the intersection of Western Avenue and Madison Avenue. Deputies say they identified the driver as DeJesus Jr. and took him into custody.According to the Albany County Sheriff's Office, DeJesus was found to be wanted out of Connecticut for violating his probation status for the sale of drugs. Further investigation revealed DeJesus allegedly possessed a quantity of cocaine ...

5-yr-old airlifted after walking onto I-44 in Pulaski County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:21 GMT

UPDATE 4/13/23 — A Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report reveals that the child walked onto the road.A 911 caller who said that the child fell out of a car before they were hit was incorrect, according to troopers. A crash investigation showed that the child simply walked onto the roadway.The 5-year-old is a boy from Waynesville. There are no updates on their condition at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. The crash report lists them as having serious injuries.The driver of the 2020 Kenworth tractor-trailer is a 66-year-old man from St. Louis.Original article, published April 12, 2023:PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. — A crash on I-44 has left a 5-year-old child injured, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department.Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop I is investigating an accident at Mile Marker 157 between Waynesville and St. Robert on I-44 Wednesday evening involving a child seemingly struck by a vehicle on the interstate.Troop I said that troopers arrived on the sce...

Juvenile shot in East St. Louis early Thursday morning

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:21 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. -- Illinois State Police say a juvenile was shot early Thursday morning in East St. Louis. The shooting happened in the 1400 block of North 39th Street at around 12:15 a.m.The child was taken to the hospital. The victim's condition has not yet been shared with the public. Top Story: Missouri students physically restrained, secluded thousands of times Two suspects were arrested this morning by the East St. Louis Housing Authority. Their identities have not yet been released.Details about this shooting are still coming into the FOX 2 Newsroom. They will be added to this page as they come in.

The 'Great Taste' event taking place tonight at the St. Louis Science Center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Post-Dispatch great taste event is Thursday night at the St. Louis Science Center.There will be tastings by some of the restaurants that made the 2023 edition of Ian Froeb's 'STL 100.' There will also be live music, local vendors, and a chance to explore the science center after hours. Trending: St. Louis County battles over marijuana sales tax General admission tickets are $45 and VIP tickets are $65.