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State of Texas: Women ask state Supreme Court to clarify abortion ban exceptions

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:12:58 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday, in a case brought by women challenging the state's near-total ban on abortion, marking the latest development in a long legal battle spurred by women who said the ban nearly cost their lives.Twenty-two women are suing the state in Zurawski v. Texas. Many of the plaintiffs said that they nearly died due to pregnancy complications that could have been prevented with a medically necessary abortion. They argue the abortion ban's medical exceptions are unclear, tying doctors' hands and threatening them with life in prison if they perform an abortion the state deems premature.The lead plaintiff, Amanda Zurawski, said she nearly died of sepsis last year after her doctor delayed terminating her pregnancy. She developed cervical insufficiency, and her daughter would not live. PREVIOUS: Austin woman trying for baby says Texas abortion law nearly caused her death "My doctors didn’t feel safe enough to intervene as lo...

APD officers under investigation after shooting man in south Austin

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:12:58 GMT

If you, or someone you know, is in emotional distress or a mental health crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. Crisis counselors are available 24/7.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two Austin Police Department officers are under investigation after shooting a man allegedly suffering a mental health crisis in south Austin, according to Interim APD Chief Robin Henderson during a press conference Saturday afternoon.According to preliminary information from Henderson, officers responded to the 1100 block of Brecon Lane after a 911 caller reported a man had intentionally cut himself and was severely bleeding.APD officers and Austin-Travis County EMS arrived on-scene around 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Two officers entered the residence a few minutes later and made contact with the man. According to Henderson, the officers claimed that the man pointed a firearm at them.An officer used a stun gun on the man, Henderson said, but it was ineffective. After that, both officers fired at the man. Henders...

Women’s hockey: Lindsay sisters lead Gophers to sweep of Bemidji State

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:12:58 GMT

With the Gophers women’s hockey team enjoying another romp over Bemidji State on Saturday at Ridder Arena — this time beating the Beavers 9-1 — a lot of Gophers got their name on the scoresheet in the two-game sweep.Among the players of note were the Lindsay sisters, Ava and Sadie, who had their own reasons to celebrate the weekend beyond helping the Gophers (13-2, 9-2 WCHA) extend their winning streak to eight games.Ava, a highly touted freshman right winger, had a pair of goals in Friday’s win and added another on Saturday, giving her seven on the season. Sadie, a junior right winger, picked up the first goal of her Gophers career.As one of the prize recruits in the 2022 class, Ava was being counted on to score to help fill the scoring void the Gophers were facing due to graduation, and she finds herself third on the team in goals scored.She is playing on the Gophers’ second line, with another skilled freshman, Emma Kriesz, at center, and junior captain Peyton Hemp on left wing.“S...

Timberwolves find way to hold off Charlotte

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:12:58 GMT

Minnesota was imperfect for much of Saturday’s contest in Charlotte, N.C.Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges fouls Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)The Timberwolves’ defense wasn’t up to snuff. They were thoroughly outrun in transition and — with Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels out with injuries — the wing play left a lot to be desired.And yet the Wolves emerged with a 123-117 victory over the Hornets, largely thanks to their late-game execution. Because while Minnesota may be without its star wings, it does still have Mike Conley.The Timberwolves made nine shots in the fourth frame — Conley scored or assisted on six of them. He orchestrated a series of easy looks late in the game, many of which ended up in Karl-Anthony Towns’ buckets.But in the final 90 seconds, Minnesota had the ball up three points. The Wolves ...

Suspect wanted in Ballwin bank robbery

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:12:58 GMT

BALLWIN, Mo. - Police are asking for the public's help with finding a suspect who allegedly robbed a bank Saturday afternoon in Ballwin. The robbery happened just before 1 p.m. Saturday at the PNC Bank in the 15000 block of Manchester Road. Three men charged in St. Charles County trafficking case plead not guilty Investigators say the suspect shared a written note to the teller and demanded money. The teller complied, and the suspect took off with an undisclosed amount of cash. Ballwin Police say the suspect left the bank on foot. The suspect was heading westbound from the bank, wearing dark clothing and a mask. No surveillance photos of the suspect are available at this time. If you have any information on the suspect's whereabouts, contact the Ballwin Police Department at 636-227-9636. 

Blake Barnett powers Erie Tigers to Class 4A state title over Palmer Ridge

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:12:58 GMT

FORT COLLINS — Blake Barnett finished his high school career as a one-legged Superman and, more importantly, as a state champion.Finally.“This was a true fairytale, and I don’t think I could have asked for a better ending,” the flamboyant and ultra-confident senior quarterback said after No. 2 Erie beat top-ranked Palmer Ridge, 20-6, Saturday to win the Class 4A title at Canvas Stadium.With his sprained left ankle heavily taped, Barnett, ever the showstopper and usually faster than a speeding bullet, hopped 35 yards downfield on his right leg to wrap running back Braylon Toliver in an end zone bearhug after Toliver rambled for a game-clinching 32-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.Moments after the clock struck zero, Barnett hopped to the sidelines, hoisted himself onto a bench and conducted the jubilant Erie crowd in a postgame symphony. Next, Barnett hopped to the stands where his father, Steve, hoisted him up the wall for another victory hug.“The w...

Columbine dethrones Cherry Creek, denying Bruins’ five-peat bid, for Rebels’ sixth Class 5A crown

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:12:58 GMT

FORT COLLINS — Columbine dethroned the dynasty.The Rebels ended Cherry Creek’s run of four straight championships with an exclamation point on Saturday at Canvas Stadium, 28-14, to earn the program’s sixth title and first since 2011.Josh Snyder carried Columbine with three touchdowns, while the Rebels defense turned in a stout performance to give them an edge in the third championship meeting between Andy Lowry and Cherry Creek coach Dave Logan.Columbine came on on fire, threatening to blow the Bruins’ doors off. The Rebels defense allowed just one first down over Cherry Creek’s first three drives, including a tone-setting three-and-out on the opening possession.In the time between, the Rebels’ full house formation went to work. Columbine started its first drive at the Bruins’ 32-yard line after a shanked punt, converted a fourth-and-short, then Josh Snyder punched it in for a 1-yard TD and 7-0 lead.Snyder ripped off a 46-yard scoring run on...

Broncos elevating QB Ben DiNucci, TE Lucas Krull from practice squad and activating WR Brandon Johnson from IR

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:12:58 GMT

The Broncos will have three quarterbacks available for the first time this season when they play at Houston on Sunday.Denver on Saturday elevated practice squad quarterback Ben DiNucci to the game-day roster, marking the first time Sean Payton’s team has gone into a game this year with a QB potentially in the picture beyond Russell Wilson and backup Jarrett Stidham.There’s been no indication from the Broncos that either Wilson or Stidham is at any risk of missing the game. Neither has been on the injury report this week or at all during the season.The NFL changed a rule this offseason to allow teams to have an emergency third quarterback available as an extra player on the game day roster, but only if he is a member of the 53-man roster. DiNucci is not on the 53-man roster, however, so he must be elevated from the practice squad and take up a spot on the regular gameday roster to be eligible to play.Teams can elevate up to two players per week from the practice squad, and each playe...

Suspects arrested for armed robberies of luxury goods across Southern California

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:12:58 GMT

Two suspects were arrested for a series of armed robberies targeting Southern California residents.The suspects were identified as Justice Bloodworth, 21, of Los Angeles and Cameron Woods-Harvey, 23, of Long Beach, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department. From July through October 2023, residents in L.A. and Orange Counties were targeted by the armed suspects. The robbers primarily narrowed in on victims wearing luxury watches and jewelry, police said.The suspects are wanted for at least six robberies throughout L.A. County and are connected to a home invasion robbery in Brea. To track down the suspects, Beverly Hills police collaborated with several agencies including the Santa Monica Police Department, L.A. County Sheriff's Department West Hollywood Division, L.A. Police Department Robbery-Homicide Division, LA IMPACT, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.The multi-agency investigation resulted in numerous search warrants at locations across So...

Marin Catholic ends McClymonds season, Michael Peters’ coaching career, in dramatic NorCal 3-A title game

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:12:58 GMT

KENTFIELD — A few moments after a desperation pass by McClymonds hit the turf and Marin Catholic celebrated its 35-28 victory in the NorCal 3-A title game Saturday, Michael Peters took a few minutes to stand by himself and reflect upon his 11 years as the Warriors’ head coach.Peters’ career, one that included four state titles and six NorCal championships, did not have a storybook ending. As he thought about his tenure at his alma mater, which began as an assistant coach in 1992, Peters said he was ready to enjoy retirement, but couldn’t help but feel like it could have been delayed by one more week.“It’s over … my career is done,” Peters said, adding after a sigh, “I know we should’ve played better than that.”McClymonds trailed 21-6 at halftime but got rushing touchdowns from Tajir Golden (61 yards) and Redmani Albert (5 yards) and a fumble recovery for a score by Jajaun Hudson.But on two occasions in the second half...