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Texas Parks and Wildlife says to be careful eating fish from this Central Texas lake

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:40 GMT

CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) -- Planning to go fishing this summer? Be aware of several fish consumption bans and advisories across Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has several active consumption bans and advisories for fish across the state.In Central Texas, there is one advisory for striped bass and longnose gar in Canyon Lake due to a mercury concern. TPWD said adults and children aged 12 and older should not eat more than two 8-ounce servings per month. Children under age 12 should not eat more than two 4-ounce servings per month. Additionally, no striped bass or longnose gar should be eaten by women who are pregnant, could become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Traveling outside Central Texas to fish? Other freshwater consumption advisories are in place in the Dallas/Fort Worth area; Houston/Galveston area; Northeast/Southeast Texas; the Panhandle; South Texas and the Valley area.Saltwater consumption advisories are in place for the Gulf of Mexico, in the Houston/Galveston are...

St. Louis County executive defends police pursuit before fatal crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:40 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — The top elected official in St. Louis County says police appeared to follow department policy in initiating a chase that ended when the car being pursued caused a fatal wreck.County Executive Sam Page said in a statement on Friday that police “are put in a difficult position when they decide to pursue someone who is a danger to our community,” according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Daryl Powell, 31 is charged with murder for allegedly driving the getaway car on Tuesday after his passengers stole a cart of laundry detergent from a Dollar General store and beat an employee. Top Story: Police search for Creve Coeur shopping center shooter Powell fled from police and crashed into a car driven by 34-year-old Jerome Hightower, who died.St. Louis NAACP President Adolphus Pruitt questioned whether the chase was justified “over some laundry detergent.”St. Louis County Police Sgt. Tracy Panus said a supervisor will review the circumstances to determine if the officers...

Fallen Hermann officer's memorial plaque stolen

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:40 GMT

HERMANN, Mo. - A memorial plaque honoring fallen Hermann officer Mason Griffith was recently stolen. The Hermann Police Department and Gasconade County Sheriff's Office are investigating the stolen plaque. The agencies tell FOX 2 they intend to offer a reward for its return. Top Story: Police search for Creve Coeur shopping center shooter Investigators say Griffith and New Haven police officer Adam Sullentrup were at Casey’s gas station on March 12 in Hermann when they tried to take Kenneth Simpson into custody on outstanding warrants. Both officers were shot and Griffith died, leaving behind his wife and two children.If you have any information pertaining to the stolen plaque contact Hermann police at 573-486-2081 or the Gasconade County deputies at 573-486-2424.

Masters Live Updates | Masters purse $18M, $3.24M to winner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:40 GMT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Live updates from Saturday’s second and third rounds of the Masters (all times local):2:50 p.m.The Masters says its prize money this year will be $18 million, an increase from $15 million a year ago. The winner will get $3,240,000. That’s more than the entire purse ($3.2 million) at the Masters 25 years ago.None of the majors has matched the PGA Tour’s $20 million purse for its elevated events — The Players Championship has a $25 million purse. The next major is the PGA Championship, and PGA of America officials have been waiting to see what the Masters would do with its purse. The PGA Championship also was at $15 million last year.The U.S. Open purse last year was $17.5 million, while the British Open purse was $14 million.___2:35 p.m.Brooks Koepka has opened a four-stroke lead over Jon Rahm and is beginning to put some distance between the rest of the field in a rain-drenched third round of the Masters.But three-time Masters champi...

Leaked documents reveal depth of U.S. spy efforts and Russia’s military struggles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:40 GMT

WASHINGTON — A trove of leaked Pentagon documents reveals how deeply Russia’s security and intelligence services have been penetrated by the United States, demonstrating Washington’s ability to warn Ukraine about planned strikes and providing an assessment of the strength of Moscow’s war machine.The documents paint a portrait of a depleted Russian military that is struggling in its war in Ukraine and of a military apparatus that is deeply compromised. They contain daily real-time warnings to U.S. intelligence agencies on the timing of Moscow’s strikes and even its specific targets. Such intelligence has allowed the United States to pass on to Ukraine crucial information on how to defend itself.The documents lay bare the American assessment of a Ukrainian military that is also in dire straits. The documents, from late February and early March but found on social media sites in recent days, outline critical shortages of air defense munitions and discuss gains being made by Russi...

Santa Ana police shoot man during traffic stop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:40 GMT

At least one Santa Ana Police Department officer opened fire on a man during a traffic stop Friday evening, hospitalizing him with multiple wounds.The shooting began with a traffic stop at 500 S. Rosewood Ave. at 6:41 p.m., police said in a news release.During that traffic stop, two officers approached a vehicle containing two men, one of whom was "armed with a handgun," police said.At least one officer then opened fire at least twice, striking the armed man in the upper and lower torso, said police, who did not provide further information about what unfolded immediately before the gunfire.The man is in stable condition at a local hospital, and police said they found a firearm at the scene."The other occupant and officers were not injured," police said.Anyone with information is asked to call homicide detectives at 714-245-8390 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

Sharks update: Two forwards likely out for season, Quinn on Bordeleau, and finishing a dreadful year at home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:40 GMT

SAN JOSE – Injured forwards Andreas Johnsson and Alexander Barabanov will likely not play again this season, Sharks coach David Quinn said Saturday morning before his team played the Edmonton Oilers in its final home game of the season.Johnsson hasn’t played since March 20 when he blocked a shot by defenseman Darnell Nurse in the second period of the Sharks’ road game against the Oilers. Barabanov’s last game was March 25 against the Calgary Flames.Winger Oskar Lindblom was initially considered day-to-say after he was injured in the Sharks’ game with the Vegas Golden Knights on March 30, but will miss his fourth straight game Saturday. Quinn said the Sharks will know more about Lindblom’s potential availability for the team’s upcoming road trip after he completes an off-ice workout Saturday.The Sharks close out the regular season next week with road games in Winnipeg, Calgary, and Edmonton.Barabanov, in the first year of a two-year, $5 million contract, has 47 points in 68 games thi...

Two separate illegal sideshows reported in East Bay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:40 GMT

(KRON) – Two separate illegal sideshows occurred in the Cities of Oakland and Richmond early Saturday morning, according to police. In Richmond, around 200 vehicles were reportedly involved in illegal sideshow activity at around 2 a.m. The sideshow traveled through several areas of the city before cars began to leave the scene, police said. ‘Save Women’s Sports’ advocate Riley Gaines says she was attacked after speech at SFSU In Oakland, over 50 cars were reportedly involved in illegal sideshow activity just after 3:30 a.m. in the 1600 block of Adeline Street. Oakland police responded to the area to address the activity after receiving reports. There were no reported vehicle collisions, police said. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }B...

Michigan freshman Adam Fantilli named Hobey Baker winner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:40 GMT

Michigan freshman forward Adam Fantilli has been named the recipient of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, recognizing the top player in college hockey.The Minnesota-based Hobey Baker Memorial Award Committee announced the award Friday.Fantilli, of Nobleton, Ontario, helped the Wolverines reach the Frozen Four this weekend in Tampa, Florida, where they lost to Quinnipiac in the national semifinals. He is expected to be one of the top picks in the NHL draft in late June.The Canadian played on the Wolverines’ power play, penalty kill, took big faceoffs, and was on the ice in all end-of-game situations. He led the NCAA with 65 points, tying for first in goals with 30 and fifth in assists at 35.The other two finalists for the award were freshman Logan Cooley and sophomore Matthew Knies, both of top-seeded Minnesota.“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Adam Fantilli on his outstanding achievement, and we commend him for his dedication, skill, and passion for the sport,” the Hob...

Twins place RF Max Kepler on IL with sore right knee

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:40 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins placed right fielder Max Kepler on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with lingering soreness in his right knee.Kepler missed his fourth straight game with what the Twins officially called patellar tendinitis. His status was still being categorized as day to day, and he was scheduled for pregame running to test his knee.With outfielder Joey Gallo also out of the lineup on Saturday because of soreness in his right side, the Twins recalled outfielder Matt Wallner from Triple-A St. Paul and placed Kepler on the IL retroactive to Wednesday.Kepler was hurt while running out an infield single on Monday. He’s 2 for 16 with one walk and one home run this season. Kepler played in 115 games last year, his lowest total in a full season since 2016. He spent time on the injured list with a broken toe and a sprained wrist. After the Twins were ravaged by injuries down the stretch in 2022, they’re already missing three regulars from the lineup wi...