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Suburban man sentenced to 25 years for sexually assaulting teen girls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:32 GMT

MCHENRY COUNTY, Ill. — A suburban man was sentenced to 25 years in prison Friday for sexually assaulting two teen girls.Ernesto Reynosa-Vasayes, 35, of Island Lake, pleaded guilty to predatory criminal sexual assault of a 12-old-girl and separate count of criminal sexual assault to a 14-year-old girl.Reynosa-Vasayes befriended and solicited photographs of both the victims on Snapchat prior to the assaults.The case was investigated by the Island Lake Police Department.

5 key races to watch on Election Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:32 GMT

(The Hill) - Voters across the country will be heading to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a slew of statewide and local races, which could provide clues about the national mood ahead of 2024.In Kentucky and Mississippi, voters will weigh whether to give Govs. Andy Beshear (D) and Tate Reeves (R), respectively, a second term, while voters in several states including Virginia and New Jersey will be determining partisan control of their state legislatures.Meanwhile in Ohio, Democrats and abortion rights advocates are looking to enshrine abortion protections into the state constitution — the first attempt of its kind in the state that’s trended increasingly red over the years.  The races could offer clues about how the electorate is feeling on key issues such as abortion, crime and education, and what the national mood is with both parties.Here’s a look at five key races we’re watching on Tuesday:Virginia state LegislatureAll 140 seats in the Virginia state Legislature are up for ...

Coming soon: Listen to Catalyst podcast on LGBTQ+ issues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:32 GMT

(KXAN) — This standalone season is a companion to our “OutLaw” project – exploring a record number of laws proposed in 2023 impacting LGBTQ+ Texans, including a repeated effort to repeal the state’s ban on homosexual conduct. KXAN’s team of journalists – many, members of that community themselves – share how they work to make fair, objective coverage decisions with this topic and also how their own experiences shape their reporting – including the murder of a gay college student two decades ago.Listen to the podcast here.

Colin Strickland to continue testimony Monday at Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Colin Strickland will return to the witness stand Monday in the murder trial for Kaitlin Armstrong. He began his testimony around 2:30 p.m. Friday. The State is still in its first line of questioning.Armstrong is accused of shooting and killing pro Cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson at an east Austin home in May of 2022. Strickland was Armstrong's boyfriend at the time, and spent the day with Wilson before the shooting. You can catch up on the Armstrong case here.KXAN's Brianna Hollis will be in court Monday providing live updates of the trial on social media platform X: KAITLIN ARMSTRONG: The murder trial resumes today. Key witness Colin Strickland, in the hat and mask here, will continue his testimony. He was dating Armstrong at the time of the murder + the last person to see victim Mo Wilson. Live updates on this thread this AM @KXAN_News pic.twitter.com/Z18XknMmei— Brianna Hollis (@BriHollisNEWS) November 6, 2023 So far, Strickland has testified about this re...

Third week of APD officer's murder trial starts Monday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Monday, attorneys representing Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor will continue presenting their case after the state rested last week. Taylor is on trial for murder in the death of Michael Ramos. Prosecutors expect to wrap mid-week in APD officer’s murder trial Taylor shot and killed Ramos, 42, during an incident with police back in April 2020 at a south Austin apartment complex parking lot. Taylor is on administrative leave with APD.KXAN's Grace Reader will be in court Monday providing live updates of the trial on social media platform X: Week 3: Back in court this morning for the third week of APD Officer Christopher Taylor's murder trial. As always, I'll have a thread here🔽 A reminder that you'll get more detail over at https://t.co/YjssmHY9zW, which is where I've been detailing testimony. pic.twitter.com/2AT1p4jP1b— Grace Reader (@GraceReaderTV) November 6, 2023 Previous coverage of this trial: Day 10: Officers questioned in Chris...

Hootie & The Blowfish to perform at SPAC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:32 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The band Hootie & The Blowfish will perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on Saturday, June 15 2024, at 7 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. online. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hootie & The Blowfish are known for their hits such as "Let Her Cry," "Only Wanna Be with You," and "Hold My Hand." The band will be joined by special guest stars Edwin McCain and Collective Soul.

Eastbound I-70 closed at Floyd Hill for extreme sun glare

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:32 GMT

Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed at Floyd Hill Monday morning under the Colorado State Patrol’s sun glare protocol.With the end of daylight savings comes the beginning of Floyd Hill sun glare safety protocols during early morning commutes, the Colorado State Patrol announced Friday.These early morning road closures are caused by the morning sun, the angle of Floyd Hill and the curve of the highway creating a blinding glare for eastbound drivers.As of 7:15 a.m., the state patrol was diverting eastbound I-70 traffic to US Highway 40.Related ArticlesTransportation | I-70 in Aurora reopened after man seen in median “with a gun” taken into custody Transportation | Potential for Floyd Hill sun glare closures on eastbound I-70 resumes Transportation | I-70 eastbound reopens in Wheat Ridge after late-night crash Transportation | I-70 westbound reopened at Eisenhower Tunnel Transportation | Colfax A...

Police pursue domestic violence suspect in 35-foot RV in Los Angeles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:32 GMT

Police officers were in pursuit of a large RV driven by a domestic violence suspect in Los Angeles early Monday morning.According to preliminary information from the Los Angeles Police Department, the domestic violence call was placed at 4:10 a.m. by a woman onboard the RV at an Arco gas station located at La Tijera Boulevard near 83rd Street.When LAPD officers went to conduct the initial traffic stop, the RV failed to yield and a pursuit was initiated. Driver caught on dashcam video striking bicyclist, fleeing scene in Orange County The RV made its way onto the southbound span of the 405 Freeway and drove to Long Beach before exiting the freeway at Cherry Avenue, navigating on surface streets and getting back on the 405, this time heading north.The suspect eventually exited on Inglewood Boulevard and continued to drive down surface streets, police said.LAPD in pursuit of an RV in Los Angeles on Nov. 6, 2023. LAPD in pursuit of an RV in Los Angeles on Nov. 6, 2023. LAPD in pursui...

Violent crash on 405 Freeway in Long Beach snarls traffic on major interchange 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:32 GMT

A crash involving multiple vehicles made the Monday morning commute through Long Beach a nightmare, and it’s not only one major route that is affected. The collision occurred shortly before 5 a.m. on the northbound side of the 405 Freeway at the transition with the 710 Freeway.  Police in pursuit of 35-foot RV in Los Angeles Footage from Sky5 shows debris spread across the roadway, with one SUV smashed into the right embankment towards the end of the 710 on-ramp to the 405. The SUV had swerved across all the northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway before colliding with the embankment, KTLA 5’s Rich Prickett said. A crash involving multiple vehicles made the morning commute through Long Beach a nightmare on Nov. 6, 2023. A crash involving multiple vehicles made the morning commute through Long Beach a nightmare on Nov. 6, 2023. A crash involving multiple vehicles made the morning commute through Long Beach a nightmare on Nov. 6, 2023. A crash involving multiple vehicles made ...

High Voltage Heaven for Amorphis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:32 GMT

AC/DCHigh Voltage (Atlantic/ATCO)High Voltage Heaven for Amorphis: Bassist Olli-Pekka Laine of Finnish prog-metal band Amorphis told us about his love for an AC/DC classic.(Atlantic/ATCO)Olli-Pekka Laine: AC/DC’s High Voltage, which I received as a Christmas present from my big brother, was my first hard rock album.In that sense, it is a groundbreaking record for me. It’s strange to think that, at the time, it had been recorded around six years ago, since it already felt like something almost ancient.Any AC/DC album up until, let’s say, Flick Of The Switch, could be played in its entirety anytime. So, essentially, any of the earlier AC/DC records could be my all-time favorite.High Voltage just happened to be my first introduction to the band and therefore holds a unique position in my heart.High Voltage Heaven for Amorphis: Amorphis’ album Queen of Time — Live at Tavastia 2021 is out now.           ...