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University of Texas Police Department welcomes first female, Asian-American chief

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN)—New leadership is joining the University of Texas at Austin Police Department Wednesday with the swearing in of new police chief Eve Stephens.According to the University, she's the first female chief and is also the first Asian-American to serve in the role.Eve Stephens, first female and Asian-American sworn in as UT Police Chief. (KXAN photos/Lauren Ryan).Eve Stephens, first female and Asian-American sworn in as UT Police Chief. (KXAN photos/Lauren Ryan).Eve Stephens, first female and Asian-American sworn in as UT Police Chief. (KXAN photos/Lauren Ryan).UTPD hosted the swearing-in ceremony at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Stephens joins UTPD after retiring from the Austin Police Department in March, following almost 24 years of service there.After an extensive national search, The University of Texas at Austin today administered the oath of office to Eve Stephens, the new chief of police and assistant vice president of campus security. Stephens is a transformational law enforceme...

Northern Minnesota lawmaker pleads guilty to DWI in his latest brush with the law

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:41 GMT

Northwestern Minnesota state Rep. Matt Grossell has pleaded guilty to a fourth-degree DWI charge for an incident that took place in February in Clearwater County.Grossell, a retired Clearwater County sheriff’s deputy and former Blackduck police chief, entered a guilty plea on June 29 to one count of fourth-degree DWI after being cited on Feb. 11 for driving while intoxicated.According to an incident report, the Clearwater Republican was stopped by the Minnesota State Patrol for speeding in the early morning hours of Feb. 11 in Gonvick. He submitted to a blood-alcohol test that showed he was at 0.15%, which is nearly twice the legal driving limit of 0.08%.Minnesota Rep. Matt Grossell, R-Clearbrook (Courtesy of Minnesota House of Representatives)Grossell is now facing a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.Minnesota Public Radio News says Grossell hopes to be sentenced to probation rather than jail and to pay a fine of $400. Grossell has also said he has unde...

Tuesday set unofficial record for Earth’s hottest day. Wednesday may break it.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:41 GMT

The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in decades and likely centuries, and Wednesday could become the third straight day Earth unofficially marks a record-breaking high. It’s the latest in a series of climate-change extremes that alarm but don’t surprise scientists.The globe’s average temperature reached 62.9 degrees Fahrenheit (17.18 degrees Celsius) on Tuesday, according to the University of Maine’s Climate Reanalyzer, a common tool based on satellite data, observations, and computer simulations and used by climate scientists for a glimpse of the world’s condition. On Monday, the average temperature was 62.6 degrees Fahrenheit (17.01 degrees Celsius), setting a record that lasted only 24 hours.For scientists, it’s a sweaty case of I-told-you-so.“A record like this is another piece of evidence for the now massively supported proposition that global warming is pushing us into a hotter future,” said Stanford University climate scientist Chris Field, who was no...

Brooklyn man sentenced for using fake cash at Walmart

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:41 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Brooklyn man who admitted to using fake money at the Queensbury Walmart was sentenced to two to four years of incarceration. Nicholas C. Hendricks, 29, was one of three suspects that police apprehended. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hendricks was charged with one count of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree. Terry S. Walley of Troy was charged with one count of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree. Kayla Vargas of New York City was charged with two counts. Sentencing for Walley and Vargas has not yet been announced.

Ten fast-food restaurants you can't find in St. Louis. How far are they?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS - You're never too far from a McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell restaurant around the St. Louis area, but what about those fast-food chains you don't see on a daily basis? Unfortunately, not every popular fast-food chain has a home in St. Louis. In 2019, QSR Magazine released a list of the "The Top 50 Fast-Food Chains in America." The rankings were largely based on sales, though companies closer to the top tended to have a large outreach in the United States. For the most part, many these chains have some footprint in St. Louis. In fact, you have to go all the way down to 22 on QSR Magazine's list before you find a fast-food restaurant outside the St. Louis region. Meet ‘Teacherman,’ the St. Peters coach who helped Aaron Judge find his MVP form On the list, only seven of the most popular 50 chains currently don't have at least one restaurant in St. Louis or within 50 miles. If you're a fan of those, you're going to need to travel. FOX 2 compiled a list of those seven...

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Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A podcast can be a great way to stay up-to-date with local news, entertainment, and more. FOX 2 has recently changed the way we produce our popular headlines podcast. Now, you will get more local news, weather, and sports delivered to your favorite podcast player daily.Listen during your commute, while exercising, or anywhere else. The episodes are delivered at 6 a.m. to help you get started with your day.SUBSCRIBE HEREWe're also planning on offering some additional episodes. Look for longer listens on weekends going into some of our investigative reports.Sign up by searching for FOX 2 Headlines in your favorite podcast player. You can also see all our episodes and subscribe here.

Rockies fall to Astros again, drop 10th consecutive road game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:41 GMT

The Rockies’ road to ruin, and quite possibly the first 100-loss season in franchise history, continued Wednesday afternoon at Houston’s Minute Maid Park.The Rockies rallied late but could not overcome another poor start by Chase Anderson, losing 6-4 to the Astros.Colorado has lost 10 consecutive road games, its longest road losing streak since dropping nine straight Sept. 15-30, 2012.Speaking of numbers, the Astros certainly have the Rockies’. The defending World Series champions are 21-5 in their last 26 games against Colorado and have won nine straight at Minute Maid.During their 10-game skid away from Denver, the Rockies have been outscored 74-33, and their starters have posted an 11.14 ERA with only three starts of five or more innings.Colorado, at least, showed some fight in this one. Down 5-0 after four innings, the Rockies scratched out two runs in the fifth off J.P. France on RBI singles by Harold Castro and Jurickson Profar to make it 5-2.A two-out solo h...

A record number of Californians moved to Texas in 2021, study finds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:41 GMT

Many Californians seem to think that things are bigger and better in Texas, according to a new report from Storage Café.The exodus of Californians moving to Texas has continued to pick up steam, with a record number of Golden State residents leaving California for the Lone Star state in 2021.  Researchers found that 111,000 people, or 300 per day, decided to make the move from California to Texas in 2021, an 80% increase compared to 2012, according to data from the U.S. Census and IPUMS. California’s six-figure earners can fall behind on bills each month, study finds The majority of people moving from California to Texas are millennials, according to the report.The moving trend, which has been a thing for years, really gained traction during the pandemic as permanent remote work became the reality for many employees. No longer saddled with the burden of living in high-cost cities, many people moved to cities in more affordable states like Texas.  Others may have decided ...

Original chocolate glazed doughnut returning to Krispy Kreme for limited-time

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:41 GMT

Krispy Kreme is bringing back its original chocolate glazed doughnut in celebration of World Chocolate Day on Friday.The company said this will be the only time the chocolate glazed doughnut will be offered this year. The doughnut will be at Krispy Kreme locations nationwide on Friday and Saturday. Krispy Kreme unveils new Reese-inspired doughnuts Customers can also purchase the rare menu item on the Krispy Kreme website or app while supplies last.“It’s been six years since we first delighted doughnut fans and chocolate lovers with this sensational innovation,” Dave Skena, global chief brand officer for Krispy Kreme, said in a statement.“Chocolate glazed doughnuts are truly a special experience in our shops for guests to enjoy – from watching the chocolate glaze waterfall to the aroma of chocolate taking over shops to the taste of fresh doughnuts bathed in chocolate glaze. What a way to celebrate World Chocolate Day.” Taco Bell bringing back the fan-favorite Volcano Menu in June...

Video shows shark stalking paddleboarders during charity race

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:41 GMT

The terrifying moment when a hammerhead shark appeared to hone in on a couple of paddleboarders making a grueling journey from the Bahamas to Florida for charity last month was caught on camera, KTLA sister station WJZY reports.Gabe Barajas and his teammate, Malea Tribble, had embarked on the 80-mile voyage to raise money for families affected by cystic fibrosis."It just so happened that out in the middle of the gulf stream, 40 miles off the coast of Bimini, we got new fundraising help from a five-foot hammerhead shark," said Barajas, of Mooresville, North Carolina.The motto of the company Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis, which organizes the race each year, is "bold in the face of fear." Barajas never expected he'd have to take that motto so literally.(Courtesy: Malea Tribble)Barajas was paddling with Tribble when Tribble's husband, who was following them in a support boat, spotted the shark trailing his wife.Eventually, Tribble's husband guided her to safety. But the shark then swam t...