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Jackson Mahomes' felony charges dismissed; misdemeanor could go to trial

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:41:44 GMT

OLATHE, Kan. (WDAF) — A Kansas judge has approved a motion by prosecutors to dismiss multiple charges against Jackson Mahomes, brother to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, but the 23-year-old could still be heading to trial.On Tuesday, prosecutors filed a motion in Johnson County to dismiss three felony charges of aggravated sexual battery against Jackson Mahomes. But he still has one remaining misdemeanor charge, which could go to trial. The younger Mahomes appeared in Johnson County court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing during which the judge ruled in favor of the motion.Court documents say the victim at the center of the case planned to assert her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination if she were compelled to testify. Prosecutors said that the woman – even if she were granted immunity – would say she has not been truthful to police and the encounter with Mahomes was consensual. Jeffrey Epstein list to be unsealed on rolling basis At Wednesday's hear...

The Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall announces retirement from touring

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:41:44 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Joe Bonsall, tenor singer for The Oak Ridge Boys, has announced his plans to retire from touring, according to a release. Bonsall, 75, shared an explanation with Oak Ridge Boys fans, saying he has been battling a "slow onset" of a neuromuscular disorder for over four years. "I am now at a point where walking is impossible, so I have basically retired from the road," he said. "It has just gotten too difficult."Joe Bonsall (Courtesy: Photo by Brandon Wood/Indie Bling Studio)He continued by saying, "It has been a great 50 years, and I am thankful to all the Oak Ridge Boys, band, crew, and staff for the constant love and support shown to me through it all. I will never forget, and for those of you who have been constantly holding me up in prayer, I thank you and ask for you to keep on praying." Bonsall started singing when he was about 4 years old, and in his mid-teens, he fell in love with Southern Gospel music harmony, according to the band's website. He join...

Bastrop County man shot from celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Day

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:41:44 GMT

Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN’s morning headlines for Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2023.BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A man was shot New Year’s Day in Bastrop County from celebratory gunfire, according to the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.BCSO said it received 47 calls for service involving celebratory gunfire this year.“The increased calls for service concerning celebratory gunfire are not unusual with people shooting into the air during New Year’s Eve, but this year had a different outcome,” BCSO said.Officials with the sheriff's office said at 12:14 a.m. Monday, 911 received a call regarding a person being shot near Riddle Road. BCSO said investigating deputies found a man received a gunshot wound to the upper part of his back in the neck area while outside his residence.“The bullet appeared to have dropped out of the sky and was obviously a celebratory gunshot that was aimed upward. Yet, there was no gunfire in the immediate area,” BCSO said.Officials said the victim was ta...

LIVE: Biden administration set to sue Texas as US Speaker visits border

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:41:44 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Department of Justice is expected to file a lawsuit against Texas and its controversial new border security law on Wednesday, accusing the state of infringing on federal authority and empowering local police to unconstitutionally arrest suspected illegal immigrants.Last week, federal authorities threatened to sue to block Senate Bill 4 if Gov. Greg Abbott did not assure them the state will not enforce the law by Jan. 3.“SB 4 effectively creates a separate state immigration scheme by imposing criminal penalties for violations of federal provisions on unlawful entry and reentry into the United States…and by authorizing state judges to order the removal of noncitizens from the United States,” the DOJ wrote in a letter sent to Abbott and obtained by Nexstar. “SB 4, therefore, intrudes into a field that is occupied by the federal government and is preempted.” US Department of Justice threatens to sue Texas over new border security law Abbott signed the bill into...

Report finds Koenig Lane a hot spot for traffic crashes involving injuries

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:41:44 GMT

Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN’s morning headlines for Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Data from the Austin Police Department shared with a local personal injury law firm revealed some of the worst intersections in Austin for crashes involving injuries.Funk and Associates received the dataset and shared it with KXAN Wednesday, which tracked crashes involving injuries from Oct. 15, 2020 to Oct. 21, 2023. The data found Koenig Lane in north Austin had a strong cluster of crashes involving injuries, with 36 reported incidents over the three-year reporting period."For public safety records, if an intersection is within 50 feet of another they are added together to create a "cluster," which is represented by the total number of crashes collectively," Funk and Associates said in a release to KXAN.Broken down, those three main locations accounting for the injury-involved crashes included:Eastbound East Koenig Lane and eastbound East U.S. Hwy. 290Westbound East Koenig Lan...

Houston native, Miss Texas America Ellie Breaux competing for Miss America 2024

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:41:44 GMT

HOUSTON (KIAH) — She's a Houstonian on a mission to help people. She's hoping she can do it on a bigger platform when she competes for the title of Miss America 2024!Ellie Breaux was crowned Miss Texas America in July 2023. The 22-year-old University of North Texas student's life was changed forever. She received $20,000 in scholarships.The daughter of a law enforcement officer, she's been using this opportunity to talk about her platform "Cops in the Community." The program brings police officers and the community together to understand and work together. If she wins the title of Miss America 2024, she can take her platform nationwide. Miss Texas AmericaCW39 Anchor Sharron Melton talks with Ellie about her mission as Miss Texas America, her dream of competing at Miss America finally coming true, and advice she would give to young people about reaching for their own dreams, the way she did. Watch the interview above. You can also vote for her in the Miss America 2024 People's Choice...

Nick Mullens will start for Vikings in Sunday’s season finale against Lions

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:41:44 GMT

With a slim chance of making the playoffs, the Vikings are turning back to veteran quarterback Nick Mullens to start Sunday’s season finale against the Detroit Lions.Talking to reporters before Wednesday’s walkthrough at TCO Performance Center, head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed the decision, emphasizing that Mullens has been a prolific passer during his time under center.“We’ve been very explosive as an offense when he’s been in there,” O’Connell said. “The one area that we must focus on is possession of the football.”That has been easier said than done for Mullens in his time as the starter. He threw two interceptions in a 27-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in his first start on Dec. 16, then threw four interceptions in a 30-24 loss to the Lions in his second start on Dec. 24.Those performances got Mullens benched in favor of rookie quarterback Jaren Hall ahead of the 33-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers on New Year’s ...

Sidewalk Warriors Troy seeks donations of winter coats

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:41:44 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Do you have a spare winter coat that isn't being worn anymore? Local nonprofit Sidewalk Warriors Troy is seeking donations to provide proper winter attire to those in need. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Volunteers see around 200 individuals weekly, many of whom visit for the first time wearing a sweatshirt. There is a need for both men's and women's sized coats, specifically larger sizes. The organization asks coats to be gently used and have working zippers with no rips or tears. Donations should be freshly washed. Volunteers mobilize to serve the local community Questions regarding coat donations can be submitted through the Sidewalk Warriors Troy website or by contacting [email protected].

'St. Louis was all in' - UFL leader Daryl Johnston speaks on Battlehawks and new merger

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:41:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis football fans start the new year with a nice surprise. The St. Louis Battlehawks will officially return for their third spring football season in five years. The Battlehawks are one of eight teams in the newly-formed United Football League, which follows a merger between the XFL and USFL spring football leagues. League officials announced the merger on New Year's Day. Last year, St. Louis shattered an XFL and professional spring football league attendance record by packing more than 38,000 fans in their home opener. The Battlehawks went 7-3 and helped more than a dozen players earn NFL tryouts. Battlehawks selling 400-level season tickets for 2024 season When it came time to make decisions for the merger, UFL executive Daryl Johnston says keeping a team in St. Louis was a key choice. "I love the fact that St. Louis was all in when the XFL was back for its second opportunity [last year]," said Johnston in a Zoom call with media members on Wednesday. "They dem...

Rapids sign USMNT goalkeeper Zack Steffen from Manchester City, sources say

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:41:44 GMT

The Colorado Rapids have signed U.S. men’s national team goalkeeper Zack Steffen, sources with knowledge of the deal have confirmed to The Denver Post.Steffen, 28, was previously with Manchester City but played a season on loan for English Championship side Middlesbrough before having surgery to treat a knee injury in May of 2023. He made two appearances in the Premier League with the reigning champions.He previously expressed a desire to leave City once his loan was up with Middlesbrough last summer — though he was under contract until 2025 — in hopes of getting more time on the field elsewhere.As for William Yarbrough, who had the starting job in goal before undergoing knee surgery last August, his contract option for another year was declined by the Rapids after the 2023 season. Discussions had been ongoing until the Rapids opted to go with Steffen. Colorado started Marko Ilic after Yarbrough’s injury, ultimately resulting in sending a high transfer fee to Belgian sid...