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'Hobo hunting': 2 men arrested in connection with homeless woman's death in San Diego

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:22:07 GMT

SAN DIEGO (KSWB) — Two suspects arrested in connection with the May murder of a homeless woman in California pleaded not guilty in court this week.Ryan Hopkins, 19, and William Innes, 18, were arrested at separate San Diego residences last Thursday amid a homicide investigation related to the death of 68-year-old Annette Pershal, who authorities say was found unconscious in the city's Serra Mesa neighborhood on the morning of May 8. She died three days later.Prosecutors say Pershal was shot with a pellet gun about five times while she was sleeping. On the day of the crime, prosecutors also alleged that Innes sent an incriminating text to about 150 members of a group he belonged to — one which performed dangerous stunts at intersections."I'm going hobo hunting with a pellet gun," the text read, according to prosecutors. Neighbor charged in fatal shooting of 9-year-old; witnesses say he was upset over noise Pershal was homeless at the time and was sleeping at an encampment in Serra ...

Cedar Park brush fire now 50 acres, 60% contained; apartment building destroyed

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:22:07 GMT

Editor's note: The City of Cedar Park has updated the location of Red Cross shelter operations to the Hill Country Bible Church CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — A grass fire still burning Wednesday destroyed a building containing 24 apartments and damaged another building, according to the latest update from Cedar Park leaders. During a news conference Wednesday morning, Chief James Mallinger with the Cedar Park Fire Department said the fire spread from the grass Tuesday into a tree and jumped to the building. The fire also damaged three other buildings in the same complex. However, crews are going to allow the people who live in those affected buildings to return home Wednesday morning. MAP: Acres burned in Central Texas wildfires this year The Texas A&M Forest Service shared the Parmer Lane Fire burned an estimated 50 acres and is now 60% percent contained. It also said in a social media post on Wednesday morning that dozer crews made progress overnight with building a containmen...

Gophers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis hit with low national ranking

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:22:07 GMT

The Gophers football program received 16 votes in the USA Today coaches poll this week and fell well short of its preseason top 25. But that wasn’t the ranking that turned heads at the U.Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis was pegged 67th out of 69 projected starting QBs at the Power Five conference level going into the 2023 season, according to 247sports on Tuesday.Kaliakmanis’ statistics last year as a redshirt freshman were not impressive. Thrust into a bigger role with sixth-year senior Tanner Morgan’s midseason concussion issues, Kaliakmanis completed 54 percent of his passes (60 for 111) for 946 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions.But Kaliakmanis, who saw significant playing time in six games, progressed as the season continued. His best game was for Paul Bunyan’s Axe against Wisconsin, when he completed 19 of 29 passes for 319 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in November.Late in the fourth quarter of that game, Kaliakmanis took a risk and completed ...

Ohio’s Issue 1 would have made protecting abortion rights harder. Data shows why it failed.

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:22:07 GMT

By ROBERT YOONWASHINGTON (AP) — Ohio voters rejected a proposal that would have made it more difficult for voters to amend the state constitution, including one measure set for the November ballot that would guarantee abortion rights in the state.The Associated Press has called Tuesday’s race, determining that supporters of the proposal known as Issue 1 fell short in their effort to require future changes to the state constitution to win the support of 60% of voters instead of a straight majority.Votes cast against the measure, or No votes, lead Yes votes by more than 350,000, with nearly 90% of the expected vote tallied and some of the state’s largest and most Democratic-friendly regions, including Cuyahoga County, yet to report complete results.Advance votes, which are cast by mail or in-person before Election Day, broke heavily for No, about 70% to 30%. More than 700,000 votes were cast before Election Day.The No side also appeared to narrowly lead among voters who cast their bal...

Casey's Restaurant in Rensselaer closes its doors

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:22:07 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Casey's Restaurant, also known as Casey's 518, in Rensselaer has closed its doors. The announcement was made on its Facebook page on July 1. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "It is with so much sadness but so so much love and gratefulness that we are announcing today the closing of Casey’s 518," said the owners. In November 2022, Jimmy Casey, who owned the restaurant for almost 30 years, announced that he was retiring and the restaurant had been sold. The new owners reopened Casey's in January 2023. Ruth’s Chris sets tentative opening date in Colonie After six months, the restaurant is closed again. The owners are hopeful Casey's will open again someday with new ownership.The owners could not be immediately reached for comment. The phone line to the restaurant also appears to be disconnected. Lebanese restaurant sets opening date in Watervliet after move "We were only here a short time but we fou...

Management of Troy apartment complex appears in court, progress being made

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:22:07 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Management for the Harbour Point Gardens Apartment Complex appeared in court Aug. 8 for a status update on the improvements needed. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In court, the complex's management, 182 Delaware, LLC., said 22 units, of the 58 originally deemed unfit for occupancy, have been cleared for residents to move back in. Just last week, the City of Troy granted a building permit for the complex, lifting a stop work order that was previously issued by the city. Rensselaer County approves purchase of new senior center The City and complex's management said there has been progress making repairs to the building. The next court date is set for Aug. 23.

Missing woman found dead in Thompson's Lake

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:22:07 GMT

KNOX, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 71-year-old Delmar woman who was reported missing to the Bethlehem Police Department on Sunday, was found dead in Thompson's Lake on Tuesday, according to the Albany County Sheriff's Office. Deputies have not released the name of the woman at this time. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, around 4:59 p.m., deputies were called to the area of 106 Nature Center Way in Knox to check on an unoccupied car that had been in the same place since Sunday night. After checking the car's registration, law enforcement learned the registered owner was reported missing to the Bethlehem Police Department on Sunday.After searching the area, deputies say they found the woman unresponsive in Thompson's Lake close to the shoreline. Deputies say there are no signs of foul play and a toxicology report and autopsy will be conducted at a later date. This case is still under investigation.

Man charged in lengthy pursuit from north county into Illinois

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:22:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A man faces a felony charge after he allegedly led officers on a lengthy pursuit from north St. Louis County to Illinois. Derek Stinnett, 39, was charged with one count of resisting arrest by fleeing (creating a substantial risk of injury). Check the radar -- Storms expected Wednesday According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, the pursuit happened on July 27 and began on Interstate 70 near Cypress Road in St. Ann. When an officer initially tried to pull over Stinnett, he didn't stop. Police say he drove over the speed limit and was weaving in and out of traffic in a reckless manner. Authorities followed Stinnett into Illinois, and the pursuit ended after he crashed into another vehicle, per court documents. Stinnett is jailed on a $75,000 cash-only bond. If convicted he could spend up to four years in prison.

Michael Brown's father speaking on 'Chosen for Change' Foundation 9 years after fatal shooting

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:22:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Wednesday marks nine years since the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson.Police officer Darren Wilson shot and killed the 18-year-old, who was unarmed. Protests followed, and happened again when a grand jury declined to indict Wilson. Check the radar -- Storms expected Wednesday On Wednesday on FOX 2 News at 9, Michael Brown's father will speak about the 'Chosen for Change' Foundation set up after Brown's death.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein hospitalized after fall in San Francisco home: Reports

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:22:07 GMT

Longtime California Sen. Dianne Feinstein was hospitalized Tuesday after falling at her San Francisco home, according to reports.The San Francisco Chronicle reported on the fall after talking to Feinstein's spokesperson Adam Russell Wednesday. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., speaks during a confirmation hearing Wednesday, July 12, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)The 90-year-old senator was only taken to the hospital as a precaution and returned to her home after an hour or two when her scans were clear, Russell told the Chronicle.Feinstein's office also criticized TMZ, which was the first outlet to post about the fall. "Original TMZ report was inaccurate. She is not currently in the hospital," the statement read.Feinstein recently had what appeared to be a moment of confusion during the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on July 27. The senator began delivering a speech instead of voting and was eventually told to just “say aye" by committee ...