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Experienced skydiver dies in Central Texas after possible parachute malfunction

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Federal Aviation Administration said it was made aware of a skydiving accident that occurred around 1 p.m. Friday in Fentress, Texas, which is about 20 minutes outside of San Marcos.The FAA said it would investigate the packing of the main and reserve parachutes, and the rules of flight for the pilot and aircraft.Skydive Spaceland San Marcos, a skydiving center in Caldwell County, released a statement surrounding the incident.The skydiving center said a 31-year-old licensed, experienced skydiver died while skydiving over Fentress, Texas. According to the center, the skydiver, who had been licensed to skydive solo for at least four years and had done several successful skydives at this location previously, was wearing their own parachute system for a self-supervised skydive when the incident occurred.“The investigation is ongoing, but early indications are that the primary parachute malfunctioned and the backup parachute was used. However, the skydiver did not sur...

Anthropos Arts celebrates 25 years offering free music lessons to low-income students

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tucked away in a small studio space off I-35 is Anthropos Arts, a nonprofit that has provided musical training and mentorship to thousands of local students from lower-income backgrounds. Now, the organization is celebrating the latest milestone in its tenure, with a 25th anniversary showcase planned for May 7.Dylan Jones, executive director of Anthropos Arts, told KXAN the inspiration for the nonprofit came through the very same musical mentorship he received as a teenager. He credited his bass teacher, Dwayne Heggar, with planting the seed that has since led to Anthropos Arts' musical ecosystem. AUSTIN ART NEWS: Here's the deeper meaning behind Austin's new 'La Mujer" mural "I was at a very critical point in my life and was going off a really bad path, and I credit him with not just changing my life, but saving it, ultimately," he said. "Every kid needs that in their life: That adult, professional non-authority figure to be able to guide and encourage and inspire...

Police seek woman who allegedly stabbed St. Paul man in Bloomington Saturday night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

A St. Paul man was stabbed in Bloomington on Saturday night, and authorities are looking for a female suspect.Bloomington police gave the following details in a press release:About 11 p.m., a 911 caller reported that a man had been stabbed at an apartment on the 9900 block of Briar Road.Officers arrived to find the 30-year-old victim with a chest wound.They provided medical care until paramedics arrived. The victim was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center, where he’s in stable condition, according to police.Witnesses said the man had argued with a woman he knew prior to the stabbing. She was gone by the time officers arrived. A knife was recovered at the scene.The suspect remained at large on Sunday afternoon. Police say there is no danger to the public and ask anyone with tips about the case to call them.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Arrest made in Minneapolis mosque fires that rattled metro-area Muslims Crime & Public Safety | ...

3 teens, 1 adult killed in Highway 79 collision in Lincoln County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

OLD MONROE, Mo. - Three teenagers and a young woman were killed late Saturday night in a head-on collision on Highway 79 in Lincoln County.According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened just after 11:45 p.m. on Highway 79 near the town of Old Monroe, just south of Route C.A 2016 Chevrolet Impala occupied by four teenagers was traveling southbound on the two-lane highway. The driver, a 16-year-old, attempted to pass a vehicle in front of her, and pulled into the northbound lane. Kim Gardner wants new judge in effort to remove her from office The Impala traveled into the path of an oncoming 2022 Hyundai Elantra, and the vehicles smashed into one another.The driver of the Elantra, identified as Racheal Neldon of Elsberry, was pronounced dead at the scene. Neldon was 23.The driver of the Impala and two passengers, ages 16 and 15, were killed in the collision. A fourth passenger, an 18-year-old from Wright City, was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital wi...

Inland Empire high school goes viral for recreating Rihanna's halftime show

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

The varsity dance team at Los Osos High School in Rancho Cucamonga recreated Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime performance at their recent prom rally, and video of the performance is going viral on social media.The video was originally posted on Instagram and TikTok. It has garnered more than nine million views, with viewers commenting that they hope Rihanna sees the rendition.The NFL's official TikTok account even commented "This is amazing omg" on the video.It's the culmination of lots of hard work and dedication, and head dance coach and choreographer Rachel Muego is jubilant at how the routine turned out."Proud is an understatement," Muego said on Instagram. "The fact that they learned this in a month and a half...no matter what crazy ideas I throw out there, they take it with complete trust and bring everything to life."Now, all that's left is for Rihanna herself to see the performance and give her take.

Motorcyclist in Redwood City dies after car crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

A motorcyclist heading northbound on Highway 101 south of State Route 92 late Saturday night in Redwood City crashed into a Toyota sedan and died, according to the California Highway Patrol.The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene around 11:59 a.m. on Saturday, according to officials. Traffic was temporarily diverted to State Route 92 until lanes on Highway 101 reopened, CHP spokesperson Art Montiel said.The identity of the victim will be released after the next of kin are notified. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

Oakland A’s reliever opens up about his anxiety: ‘It’s something I’ve struggled with a lot’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

OAKLAND – Oakland A’s reliever Trevor May says he’s better equipped to recognize his symptoms of anxiety now than he was earlier in his big-league career.That’s what made the decision to step away from the team less than two weeks a necessary one from his standpoint.“There’s just certain things you’re willing to kind of tough out,” May said, “and certain things that if you try to do that, that it’s not going to end up working.”May stepped away from the A’s on April 19 when he was placed on the injured list to help deal with his anxiety, which he said had been building for some time.May, 33, signed a one-year, $7 million contract with the A’s in December, making him Oakland’s highest-paid player this season.But his start in Oakland has been a struggle.In eight outings with the A’s, May, usually placed in high-leverage situations, had a 12.00 ERA in 6.0 innings, going 2-3 and with a blown save. He walked nine and allowed 10 hits, and by the time May stepped away, the...

Former Stanford preschool teacher arrested in murder of San Jose man

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

A now-former preschool teacher was arrested Wednesday on Stanford University’s campus in connection with the murder of a 24-year-old San Jose man.Diana Ornelas of Santa Clara was one of two suspects arrested in the alleged shooting death of Oliver Waterfall, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s office. Dennis Novoa, 27, of San Jose was also arrested.Stanford spokesperson Luisa Rapport told the Stanford Daily that Ornelas, 22, was employed by the Children’s Center of the Stanford Community (CCSC), a nonprofit childcare center for Stanford faculty, students and staff, at the time of her arrest. She has since been terminated from her position, Rapport said, adding that the alleged crime did not have any connection to the campus community.Waterfall’s body was found on April 11 down a hillside off Highway 9 near mile marker 3.56 in Santa Cruz County. An autopsy determined Waterfall died from a gunshot wound. His death was ruled a homicide.Both Ornelas and Novoa ...

Rhonert Park: Mississippi man convicted of messaging minors for sexual content

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

By Bay City News A Mississippi man was found guilty of federal charges related to messaging minors for sexual content, announced Rohnert Park police officers on Friday.In May 2022, officers were interacting with young people at a Rohnert Park middle school when a juvenile inquired about men messaging minors. Officers said they learned that the minor had been contacted and solicited online by a man who said he was 20 years old and aware of their age.Detectives said they conducted a five-month investigation that resulted in the identification and arrest of 30-year-old John Michael Aven, who was on parole in Coldwater, Mississippi.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Rapper Desiigner charged with indecent exposure on Delta flight Crime and Public Safety | Disney World employee accused of taking videos up park guests’ dresses and skirts for years is fired and arrested Crime and Public Safety | Chico State professor and his estranged ...

First Republic Regulators Rush to Fix Crisis as Banks Make Bids

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

Hannah Levitt, Katanga Johnson, Gillian Tan and Katherine Doherty(Bloomberg) — US regulators were rushing to resolve the First Republic Bank crisis Sunday after a midday deadline passed for submitting final bids to take over the struggling lender.The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. had asked banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co., PNC Financial Services Group Inc., and Citizens Financial Group Inc. to submit offers, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Bank of America Corp. and US Bancorp were also invited but decided against bidding, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential talks. If no agreement is reached, regulators would have the option of seizing First Republic and taking ownership of the bank. Spokespeople for JPMorgan, PNC, Citizens Financial, US Bancorp, Bank of America and the FDIC declined to comment. The bidding process kick-started by regulators — after weeks of fruitless talks among banks ...