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Longtime Austin activist, AISD school board member giving back to her community for 30 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

We asked you to tell us about inspiring women in your life. We went through hundreds of nominations in our Remarkable Women contest. Now, we’re sharing our finalists’ stories.AUSTIN (KXAN) — In the usually quiet library at Perez Elementary school in southeast Austin, red heart-shaped decorations hang from the ceiling as a woman belts out the song “Put a little love in your heart."At the microphone is long-time activist Ofelia Zapata, the District 12 representative for the Austin ISD Board of Trustees.It’s Valentine’s Day, her favorite holiday “because we just want to shine and sprinkle that love everywhere,” she said.Zapata shines in more ways than one. Dressed in a sparkly red sequin shirt, she asks the crowd to get up and sing along — and they do: “and the world will be a better place for you, and me, you just wait and see.”Zapata grew up in southeast Austin and continues to advocate for the same community.“My goal, as a trustee, is that my schools — which have been...

Woman killed in stabbing in St. Paul, man in custody

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

A woman was fatally stabbed Tuesday night in St. Paul and police took a man into custody.Officers were called to a residence in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood on a report of a stabbing about 9 p.m. They found a woman with apparent stab wounds to her upper body in the 1000 block of East Maryland Avenue.Police said there were multiple witnesses holding a man and officers took him into custody.Paramedics took the woman to Regions Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police said they will release her name after the Ramsey County medical examiner’s office confirms her identity and cause of death.Homicide detectives are investigating what led to the stabbing.The woman’s death was the eighth homicide of the year in St. Paul; there were 11 as of this date last year. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Minnesota BCA asks public’s help in search for missing woman last seen in Stillwater Crime & Public Safety | One of Derek Chauvin...

Fultonville woman accused of grand larceny at employer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

FULTONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Fultonville woman was arrested and is accused of grand larceny and falsifying business records at her place of employment, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Kaila Tylutki, 34, was arrested on Tuesday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Deputies say an investigation began when they received a complaint from a local business owner of stolen cash. They say their investigation resulted in the arrest of Tylutki, an employee of that business. Deputies say she allegedly not only stole money but falsified business records as well.Charges: First-degree grand larcenyFirst-degree falsifying business records (seven counts) Dunkin’ debuting new breakfast tacos Tylutki was arraigned in the Town of Mohawk Court and released on her own recognizance. She is set to reappear in court at a later date.

5 things to know this Wednesday, March 22

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- We're halfway through the week, everyone. Also, we're getting even warmer weather this afternoon, despite some increasing clouds. According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we'll see widespread 50s and even lower 60s going into this afternoon. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the CDC, a fast-spreading virus that poses "an urgent antimicrobial resistance threat" has already been detected in more than half of the U.S. states, including New York. Also, police say the driver in the Sunday Scarsdale crash that killed four teenagers and an 8-year-old didn't have a driver's permit. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning.1. CDC: Fast-spreading fungus already in New York presents ‘urgent’ threatA fungus that poses “an urgent antimicrobial resistance threat,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has already been detected in...

Police investigating double homicide at mobile home in Troy, Missouri

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

TROY, Mo. - Someone killed two people in Troy, Missouri, and police are still looking for a person of interest Wednesday morning.A man and a woman in their 70s have been pronounced dead as police are investigating this as a double homicide. This was near a Casey's General Store, which is currently closed for safety reasons as police investigate and continue to search for who they're calling a person of interest. FOX 2's Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez was at the scene. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Police said some family members called them out to the mobile home on the Eames and East Cherry Streets for a welfare check around 7:30 p.m. Investigators told FOX 2 that the couple may have been dead inside earlier this week.Right ...

Bond reduction hearing set today for Iron County sheriff

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

IRON COUNTY, Mo. - The Iron County sheriff is set to appear in court Wednesday morning. Sheriff Jeff Burkett was arrested last week along with two other deputies for multiple felony charges.Burkett is set to appear before a judge at 10:00 a.m. for a bond reduction hearing. He's currently being held on a $500,000 dollar bond. Burkett was arrested last Thursday for a long list of criminal charges, ranging from stalking to attempted kidnapping. Top story: Missing St. Charles woman found dead; 1 man in custody Gabe Crocker represents Burkett, and says the charges are politically motivated, and it's part of an ongoing attempt to remove sheriff Burkett.He added, "these allegations involve an investigation conducted by the Iron County sheriff's office. Crocker encourages all Iron County residents to reserve judgement until they have heard both sides."Matthew Cozad is a deputy also arrested for the same charges, he is scheduled to appear Wednesday in court as well.

Crews responding to vacant building fire in midtown, St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Crews are at the scene of a vacant building fire in midtown, St. Louis Wednesday, morning.The St. Louis Fire Department revealed that the incident started as a warming fire on the second floor. Upon arrival, a witness shared that multiple people were inside the building. Top story: Missing St. Charles woman found dead; 1 man in custody Firefighters searched the building, and did not find anyone. One man did escape the fire by himself with no injuries.This is the second time in the last month that the vacant building caught ablaze. Streets should be open within the next hour. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Police: 12 and 18-year-olds missing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

FARMINGTON, Mo. - Farmington police have issued an endangered person advisory for 12-year-old Lisa Mae-Gladys Pierce.She's 5'3, 163 pounds, with blue eyes, and black hair with a red tint. She also has a burn mark on her left wrist.She was last seen wearing a black hoodie with "JT" in white letters, and jeans with holes in them. Police say she has a diminished mental capacity. Top story: Missing St. Charles woman found dead; 1 man in custody She was also last seen with her alleged boyfriend, 18-year-old David Jennings. He's 5'7, 245 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was wearing a black hoodie, shorts, and a baseball cap.If you have any information, you are urged to call the Farmington Police Department at 573- 756-6686 or 911.

Irish-American Heritage Celebration happening today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS -  St. Patrick's Day celebrations aren't quite over yet.Following parades last week in downtown St. Louis and Dogtown, there's an 'Irish-American Heritage Celebration' Wednesday night at St. Louis City Hall. Trending: After two escapes, bear from Saint Louis Zoo moving to Texas There will be Irish food and music, as well as an award ceremony honoring Irish-American community leaders. The event is free and open to the public.

DraftKings at Casino Queen hosting job fair this afternoon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - DraftKings at Casino Queen are also holding a job fair Wednesday.It's from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the hotel's ballroom. There are job openings for cage cashiers, sous chef, front desk clerk, room attendant, housekeeper, marketing supervisor, and more. Trending: After two escapes, bear from Saint Louis Zoo moving to Texas You can also get a head start on applications at draft kings at Casinoqueen.com/careers.