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Woman seriously injured in Scarborough hit-and-run

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:57:07 GMT

Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that fled the scene of a hit-and-run in Scarborough. A woman in her 20s was taken to a trauma centre with serious but non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the area of Brimley Road and Danforth Avenue around 10:15 p.m. Thursday. Police say the driver fled the scene of the accident but no immediate description was provided.

Environment Canada says tornado touched down near Ottawa Thursday evening

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:57:07 GMT

Environment Canada says a tornado touched down in the Ottawa area Thursday evening during a severe thunderstorm.It was confirmed near Metcalfe, Ont., a rural community about 30 kilometres southeast of Ottawa, just before 7 p.m. eastern time.#ONStorm #ottawa#Tornado check it out. Right in the center pic.twitter.com/KUC7dLWbfo— Ghazi H. Wadi (@GhaziOttawa) August 3, 2023Tornado Warning issued for a confirmed tornado located 9 kilometres northwest of Metcalfe, moving east at 50 km/h. Details ???? https://t.co/vErVG5QII4#ONStorm #ONwx pic.twitter.com/kqniC8YY5A— ECCC Weather Ontario (@ECCCWeatherON) August 3, 2023There were also a number of reports of hail throughout the national capital, along with strong winds and rain.Ottawa Fire Services says part of a roof was ripped off a home in Riverside South, a community south of Nepean.The fire service says everyone got out of the home safely and the home’s structural integrity was not damaged, but it’s not clear whet...

Off-duty deputy files lawsuit against H-E-B after 2022 stabbing in Austin

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:57:07 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A lawsuit filed Wednesday claimed H-E-B has refused to pay medical bills after the stabbing of an off-duty law enforcement official providing security at one of its grocery stores.The lawsuit said on Nov. 12, 2022, Luke Werner was “violently stabbed in the neck multiple times by a patron of the store," which was located at 2508 East Riverside Drive. RELATED: Austin police arrest man after Bastrop deputy stabbed at East Riverside H-E-B store According to lawsuit documents, H-E-B owed Werner a duty to use reasonable care in providing a safe workplace.“In this lawsuit, Mr. Werner was damaged by the many failures of H-E-B’s employees to prevent an act of violence like this from happening, or at least timely resolving the dangerous condition when it became aware of Jaime Canales’s outburst,” the lawsuit reads.The law firm representing Werner said despite Werner having been on the clock as an H-E-B employee, H-E-B refused to pay for his medical bills that he incurred bec...

UFCU holds basket drive for first-generation college students

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:57:07 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Starting college can be expensive, which is why the University Federal Credit Union said it hosted a college dorm basket drive Thursday.To relieve some of the financial stress that comes with starting college, UFCU employees put together baskets full of supplies students might need in the classroom.The baskets are expected to be given to first-generation college students associated with organizations such as Breakthrough Central Texas, Con Mi Madre and Communities in Schools."We've always been rooted into the higher education journey. So, what we want to do is rally our employees around,” Chris Turnley, UFCU executive VP of member experience, said. “Hundreds of employees have contributed hours or donations. They all come together, and they feel like they have part ownership into the student's journeys as they start that college education.”Each basket was valued at $300 or more.

Christian Jones' leadership noticed on and off the field, nominated for Wuerffel Trophy

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:57:07 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Christian Jones has been a pillar on the Texas Longhorns offensive line for the past three seasons, starting in 35 games while playing in 48. Since he decided to use his extra year of eligibility the NCAA granted players due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sixth-year 321-pounder out of Cypress Woods has seen quite a bit during his time on the 40 Acres."I've been here longer than some of the bricks in the building," Jones said. "But this locker room is very special. It's a brotherly bond. People are staying late and getting extra reps in voluntarily. Nobody is telling them to do that.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersIt has been a theme early in fall camp that chemistry is going to take the Longhorns where they want to go this season, and with all five starting offensive linemen returning from last season, that position could perhaps shine the brightest in t...

Allies For Justice of Schenectady County host donation drive for asylum seekers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:57:07 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) - After hundreds of asylum seekers unexpectedly arrived in the middle of the night in Rotterdam, local leaders scrambled to answer concerns from some community members. Schenectady County officials respond to placement of NYC asylees But others immediately reached out to help the families that had traveled a long time over long distance.Allies For Justice, or AJF of Schenectady County is hosting their second donation drive to help support the asylum seekers who were recently shipped up to the Capital Region from New York City.  It's a brand-new group, created by Maria Pacheco not long after the asylees arrived.“I'm looking for people who think like me that we should be helping our new neighbors. And people are just here. Bringing whatever it is that we have needed they are bringing it and we are so grateful they're here with us,” said Maria Pacheco.And those allies turned up and turned out to the Rotterdam Community Center.“We have over 650 members right n...

Cranesville Volunteer Fire receives helipad for three counties

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:57:07 GMT

CRANESVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Out in Montgomery County, when it comes to medical help, the Cranesville Fire Department got a new tool. A small crowd gathered outside the fire department to watch the LifeNet helicopter land on the new helipad.Chief Jake Champain says the need for the platform became more apparent as time went on. “Last year we had a handful of calls, a helicopter was needed. In this area there is no easy landing zone so I had the idea in November of 2022.”According to the Montgomery County Sheriff, helicopters have landed in the area previously for medical emergencies, but not in this dedicated, safer setting. Landing lights are installed around the edge of the pad, along with reflectors to alert traffic of the location. Local musician defended and praised online by Metallica “The pilot of this chopper here said that this is one of the best landing areas that he’s seen so far. We’re really proud of what we’ve accomplished," described Highway Superintendent for the To...

Police locate missing 10-year-old girl from Troy

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:57:07 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 10-year-old girl reported missing out of the city of Troy has been located. Police said Elizabeth Rosa was located in New York City on Thursday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The girl is with Troy police detectives until she is reunited with her family that reported her missing.Image of Elizabeth RosaImage of Kristin LagaceElizabeth was last seen getting into an unknown car on 7th Avenue in Troy at 11:40 p.m. on Tuesday. Police said she may have been with with Kristin Lagace, her non-custodial mother. The investigation into her case is ongoing.

Prosecutor dropping child abuse charge despite daycare video

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:57:07 GMT

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. – Video of alleged child abuse at a childcare center in Park Hills, Missouri, led to state discipline, but prosecutors say they are no longer pursuing a criminal charge.The incident at All Aboard Play and Learn Center has been the focus of Missouri childcare regulators and St. Francois County prosecutors for months.You can hear a four-year-old special needs child call out “Mommy!” as he’s being restrained.“Nothing’s ever broken my heart more than seeing that video—hearing the video—because I’m his protector,” said Angelique Ghuffar, the child’s mother.It was Ghuffar’s son on the June 2022 video being restrained by a childcare worker, who was fired after the video surfaced.“She was actually arrested at the daycare,” Ghuffar said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

FOX 2's political consultants discuss Trump's federal indictment

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:57:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - FOX 2’s political team, Hancock and Kelley, did a “deep dive” into the latest federal indictment of former President Donald Trump on Thursday.Republican political consultant John Hancock and Democrat consultant Michael Kelley had a discussion covering various topics such as the strength of the case against Trump this time and the impact of yet another indictment on political candidates back home in Missouri and Illinois.They shared their analysis of Trump’s assertion that this is another politically motivated prosecution designed to interfere in the 2024 presidential election campaign in which Trump is currently the overwhelming frontrunner.They also agreed with something Trump said Thursday: it’s a sad day for America.Watch Hancock and Kelley every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on FOX 2 for St. Louis’s top political analysis.