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Austin SWAT responding to shots fired call at north Austin apartment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department's SWAT unit is responding to an incident in north Austin Sunday afternoon.Police said in a social media post the incident is reported at 212 W. Lola Drive, located near Georgian Drive and West Powell Lane. Police told KXAN the initial call said shots had been fired in an apartment. Officials added there is a barricaded suspect and that it's unclear if there are any victims involved in the incident.APD officials said they will host a media briefing to provide updates at an undetermined time on Sunday.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Man sentenced 11 years after fatal stabbing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was sentenced to 12 years in state prison in connection with a fatal 2012 stabbing in southeast Austin.Travis County court documents said Hector Ramirez-Lopez pleaded guilty to murder, which was connected to the death of Randal Wells on April 28, 2012, in the 2400 block of Wickersham Lane. RELATED: Suspect in 2012 Austin stabbing murder surrenders to Mexico authorities According to past KXAN coverage, while a warrant was issued and Ramirez-Lopez was charged with murder, it was believed he had already fled the country.Records showed Ramirez-Lopez has a jail credit of 625 toward his sentence.

Dallas Keuchel’s bid for perfection broken up in seventh inning of Twins’ win over Pirates

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:48 GMT

As he walked off the field Sunday, Dallas Keuchel lifted his navy cap off his head and tipped it, a show of recognition to the Target Field crowd, which was on its feet, showing its appreciation to the Twins pitcher.The veteran starter had just had his bid for a perfect game broken up with one out in the seventh inning, marking the end of a fantastic start. Keuchel, who gave up six runs in 1 2/3 innings his last time out, was fantastic on Sunday, helping guide the Twins to a 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the series finale.Keuchel’s quest for perfection was broken up by left fielder Bryan Reynolds, who sent a double off the wall in right-center field. The first Pirates hit of the game came after Keuchel had gone to a 3-0 count on Ji Hwan Bae, the previous hitter, before getting him to ground out.Prior to that, Keuchel had gotten to multiple three-ball counts late in his start, but the Pirates hadn’t come particularly close to collecting a hit off the veteran.As the Twins get...

Police investigating stabbing in Guilderland

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:48 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There was a heavy police presence at 1802 Brandywine Parkway in Guilderland on Sunday following reports of a stabbing. Two victims were treated for injuries, and one suspect has been taken into custody, according to Guilderland Police. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! State police and Guilderland Police were both active on the scene, and the investigation remains ongoing. Stay with NEWS10 as this story continues to develop.

Woman kidnapped after parking lot shooting in Whittier

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:48 GMT

Authorities in Whittier are launching an investigation into a shooting that led to the abduction of a woman. According to the Whittier Police Department, officers responded to the parking stalls of Penn Park shortly after midnight on Sunday after a man reported that an armed suspect approached his vehicle -- occupied by him and a female passenger -- and fired gunshots in their direction. “The male witness ran from the location and upon his return, discovered blood near his vehicle and [that] his female companion was missing,” Whittier PD said.  The missing female was identified as 19-year-old Andrea Vasquez. According to police, she is 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 103 pounds and has brownish-red hair and brown eyes. Andrea Vasquez as seen in an undated photo. (Whittier Police Department)She was last seen wearing a black long-sleeve crop top, khaki pants and black low-top Converse shoes. Vasquez has a tattoo of the name “Edlyn” on the back of her neck, the Aries const...

The 2024 Buick Encore GX Sport Touring AWD SUV

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:48 GMT

What is an Encore? The Encore is a subcompact crossover SUV built by General Motors in Bupyeong Gu, Korea, and sold worldwide by Buick. The 2024 Encore GX is a small SUV offered in three trim levels: Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir. All have FWD front wheel drive as standard equipment, and AWD all wheel drive is optional.For a Buick, GX stands for Grand Crossover. This signifies a crossover SUV with a more premium set of features, a larger body design and a more luxurious driving experience overall. Compared to the standard Buick Encore, the Encore GX boasts a number of extra enhancements that will make all the difference in your purchase decision.The Sport Touring edition puts a little more attitude into the Encore GX’s personality. It has a standard 1.3L liter Ecotec 4 cylinder turbocharged engine bolted to a 9 speed automatic transmission, unique gloss black exterior accents and black grille with 18″ gloss black wheels. The Encore GX Sport Touring is an SUV with ...

Walk-off? SF Giants mount game-winning rally without a hit to beat Braves, after nearly blowing it in the 8th

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:48 GMT

ATLANTA — A hit, who needs a hit?After blowing a late lead for the second straight game here when Taylor Rogers issued back-to-back walks and Ronald Acuña Jr. scored the tying run on a stolen base and and a throwing error with two outs in the bottom of the eighth, the Giants stole a win to avoid being swept in this three-game series when Atlanta’s ninth-inning reliever, Kirby Yates, was even more erratic.The Giants loaded the bases and scored the winning run getting a hit in the top of the ninth. Yates walked the leadoff man, Michael Conforto, and hit back-to-back batters to load the bases for Joc Pederson. Entering as a pinch-hitter, Pederson didn’t have to hit much — he watched four pitches outside the strike zone, and then awaited Conforto’s slow jog home to celebrate one of the most important walks of his career before taking first base.Not quite a walk-off the traditional sense, but a walk-off nonetheless. Final score: 4-3.Rogers was tasked with protecting a 3...

Tropical Storm Hilary makes landfall in Southern California but Bay Area spared

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:48 GMT

 Tropical Storm Hilary began barreling across California on Sunday, with experts forecasting “catastrophic and life-threatening flooding” in the days ahead. As Hilary approached the Golden State on Saturday, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency, deploying 7,500 first responders — like local firefighters, soldiers from the National Guard, and swift water rescue teams — across the state.It’s the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years. And by Sunday morning, parts of the state were already feeling its impact — with wind speeds already at 65 miles per hour.In Los Angeles County, rain had already covered the roadways by 9 a.m, with the aqueducts on I-5’s Grapevine gushing with water. Parts of Riverside County were placed under an evacuation order a few hours later, according to the area’s emergency management department — and San Bernardino County sent out its own evacuation order Saturday night, encoura...

‘Stupid gun violence’: 19-year-old shot in Oregon was hit by crossfire, parents say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:48 GMT

Click here for updates on this storyPORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — The family of a 19-year-old woman who was shot and killed in northwest Portland last week believe she was caught in a crossfire.On Aug. 13 at about 2 a.m., police responded to the Pearl District on a shooting call and found Rylee Hatlen suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite first aid, she died at the scene.Her parents, Ryan and Allegra Hatlen, believe she had nothing to do with the gunfire.“My daughter had her life cut short,” Ryan Hatlen said. “Stupid gun violence. Senseless gun violence.”Allegra Hatlen says that an arrest is still yet to be made.“It’s just hard because I can’t figure out who is at fault and why anyone would do this to my baby girl,” she says.“It’s just hard to think of the things that won’t happen,” her father added. “I’ll never see her walk the aisle or have a baby. That’s hard.”Ryan Hatlen says his daughter ran track and loved to dance, describing her as a “girly girl.” Her mother says she loved to ...

Over 50 SoCal-bound flights canceled as tropical storm Hilary impacts Bay Area airports

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:44:48 GMT

(KRON) -- Hurricane Hilary has been downgraded to a "tropical storm" Sunday morning. However, the storm is playing a factor in many areas in and around Southern California.Although the Hilary is not directly impacting the Bay Area, flights going south are. A number of Southern California-bound flights out of San Francisco International Airport, Oakland International Airport and San José Mineta International Airport have been delayed or canceled. According to the respective airports' websites, here is a list of flight cancellations coming out of the Bay Area's three major airports.*SFOSouthwest Flight 1478 to Las Vegas: Canceled9:05 a.m. scheduled departureSouthwest Flight 3737 to San Diego: Canceled8:50 p.m. scheduled departureFrontier Flight 2084 to Las Vegas: Canceled 8:01 p.m. scheduled departureBelow is the additional San Diego-bound flights out of SFO that were canceled on Sunday. (From SFO's website)Below is the additional Burbank-bound flights out of SFO that were canceled on...