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Court dismisses challenge to Biden’s restoration of Utah monuments shrunk by Trump

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:50 GMT

A judge Friday dismissed a lawsuit from the state of Utah challenging President Joe Biden’s restoration of two sprawling national monuments in the state that were downsized by President Donald Trump.U.S. District Judge David Nuffer said Biden acted within his authority when he issued proclamations restoring Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in 2021. The monuments are on land sacred to many Native Americans. Nuffer said Biden could issue such proclamations creating monuments “as he sees fit” and those actions were not reviewable by the court.The part of southeastern Utah where the two monuments are located has been at the center of some of the country’s most heated land management debates.Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and the office of Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes said the state would begin work immediately on an appeal. The Republican governor predicted that the issue would ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.Nuffer’s ruling comes just t...

A man posed as a veterinarian and performed surgery on a pregnant dog who died, authorities say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:50 GMT

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — A southwest Florida man was arrested Friday for claiming to be a veterinarian and performing surgery on a pregnant dog who died of complications from the procedure, authorities said.The man was a licensed pet groomer but not a licensed veterinarian, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post.The 61-year-old Collier County man was charged with animal abuse and practicing veterinary medicine without a license.The 6-year-old Chihuahua named Sugar died following the surgery in May. Sugar’s owners had been introduced to the man as a veterinarian and reached out to him because the 6-pound (2.7-kilogram) dog appeared to be having difficulty delivering her puppies, the sheriff’s office said.The man came to the owners’ home and performed a cesarean section on Sugar in a converted ambulance. He removed a stillborn puppy and charged $600, according to the sheriff’s office. After Sugar became ill from an infection a week lat...

Officer-involved shooting in Morgan Park under investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:50 GMT

CHICAGO -- A heavy police presence can be seen in Morgan Park following reports of an officer-involved shooting Friday evening.According to the Chicago Police Department, officers responded to an officer-involved shooting near the intersection of West 111th Street and Racine Avenue in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood on Friday. 3 firefighters injured following Northwest Side house fire The Chicago Police Department and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) are investigating this incident.No further information has been made available at this time.Stay with WGN-TV as this story develops.

Chicago man sentenced for assaulting police officers during Jan. 6 riot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:50 GMT

CHICAGO -- A Chicago man was sentenced on Friday for assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.James McNamara, 61, of Chicago, reportedly traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend a rally with an acquaintance and arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, according to court documents. Illinois Supreme Court upholds state’s ban on semiautomatic weapons When McNamara arrived at the Capitol, court documents said that he made his way to the West Terrace and observed a crowd attempting to gain access through the closed North doors.Just before 3:15 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021, McNamara witnessed protestors being forcibly removed from the building through the closed North doors by law enforcement officers. The Chicago man then ascended the steps toward the doors and lunged at the officers, swinging his arms with a clenched fist. Court documents report that McNamara swung his arms and fist at a Metropolitan Police Department Officer.According to court recor...

Missouri 14-year-old pays off lunch debt for former school

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:50 GMT

(NewsNation) — As schools resume, in certain regions food insecurity remains a challenge for many districts. Students arrive hungry and districts accumulate debt while providing free meals.Millions of children face this issue nationwide, but a Missouri teen is drawing from his personal experience of uncertainty about lunch and actively working to aid children in his local community. “I’m only one person, but if everyone starts doing something like this, it will start to make change," said DeJuan Strickland. At 14 years old, Strickland demonstrates age is no barrier to impact. With determination, he successfully addressed his community's child hunger issue. Through a GoFundMe campaign, he cleared lunchroom debt for students at his former elementary school, McCurdy Elementary. Strickland's initial goal of $200 was surpassed, raising $400 instead.“The reason why I wanted to do that was because I’ve experienced not having enough money to pay for school lunches," Strickland said.During S...

Migrant child dies on border bus in Texas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A child died on one of the buses that Operation Lone Star has been using to move migrants from the Texas border to other parts of the country, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) said Friday.The child started showing signs of "health concerns," and the bus pulled over and security personnel on board called 911, the release said.An ambulance arrived, and the bilingual security personnel translated for the parents and the paramedics who were providing care for the child, according to TDEM.The child was taken to a local hospital to receive additional medical attention and was later pronounced dead, the release said."Every loss is a tragedy," the statement said in part.The child came into the country in Brownsville with her parents. The bus was heading for Chicago.After being processed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the City of Brownsville, each bus passenger underwent a temperature check and was asked if they had medical conditions that may req...

APD identifies man accused of shooting detective in southeast Austin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department identified a man accused of shooting an APD detective in southeast Austin on Sunday.APD said two detectives responded to a “check welfare” call on Channel Island Drive at approximately 8 p.m. That’s in an area east of Interstate 35 and west of Onion Creek.The caller said he had not seen his neighbor for six to eight months and provided more details that indicated something could be wrong, according to APD. ‘It went all wrong’: Southeast Austin neighbors describe chaos of shooting involving APD The department said the detectives noted the home seemed in disrepair, with an abnormal vegetative growth that appeared unmaintained for some time in the backyard.The detectives contacted their supervisor about the findings, and they were authorized to attempt entry into the residence.The detectives knocked on the front door but did not receive a response, so the door was kicked in to check on the welfare of the resident.“As the door opened, and b...

Supreme Court allows ghost gun regulations to stay amid crime spike

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:50 GMT

WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – This week, the Supreme Court issued an order that allows regulations of ghost guns to remain in place as the use of ghost guns in crimes has spiked by 1000% since 2017, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.The Biden administration's rules on ghost guns will remain in effect at least temporarily. The rules say gun assembly kits do meet the definition of a firearm and can be regulated. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “The action taken by ATF will save lives, if that law stays on the books,” said Nick Suplina of Everytown for Gun Safety. “Ghost guns are very attractive to criminals, extremists, hate groups because they’re un-serialized and untraceable.”The regulations require manufacturers and sellers to be licensed and ensure that ghost gun kits include serial numbers. Buying a ghost gun will also require a background check.Dave Workman with the Second Amendment Foundation says the term ...

Two women charged after man shot, robbed at Florissant hotel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:50 GMT

FLORISSANT, Mo. - Two women face felony charges after they allegedly shot and robbed a man at a Florissant hotel earlier this month. Prosecutors have charged Emoni Reid, 18, and Sanaa Mcafee, 22, with first-degree assault and first-degree robbery in the investigation. Reid was also charged with armed criminal action. St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, the victim arrived with Reid and Mcafee at a Red Roof Inn on North Elizabeth Avenue. When the victim went inside the bathroom, the women took off with his clothing, cash and a Gucci bag. After discovering he had been robbed, the victim chased Reid and Mcafee to their vehicle in his underwear, per court documents. As the car was taking off from the parking lot, Reid reportedly shot the victim several times from the passenger's seat. The encounter was caught on surveillance video later reviewed by police. Close Thanks for sig...

'Time of use' rates could mean higher electricity bills for millions in Missouri

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:50 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Within the next few months, millions of Missourians could be paying more for electricity. The Missouri Public Service Commission has moved forward with a new mandate on electric companies, which will lead to rising bills for customers. Think of supply and demand. The more demand there is, the higher the cost. Because of that price determination, Ameren Missouri and Evergy are now required to use "time of use" rates, an adjustment to the price you pay for electricity based on the time of day it's used. St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases "It allows them to control their energy dollars, save money and really have more control over how much they have to pay for energy," said Scott Rupp, chairman of the Missouri Public Service Commission. Starting in October, Evergy customers on the western side of the state will need to enroll in one of four state plans. If you don't select from one of those four plans, you will automatical...