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Austin nonprofit passes out meals, gifts to homeless on Christmas Eve

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Nearly 100 people experiencing homelessness got to celebrate Christmas Eve in a special way. Local nonprofit WeCanNow passed out food, clothing and hygiene products to those who needed them. It's a holiday tradition the organization has done for three years. "We have hygiene. We have tons of clothes," We Can Now CEO and founder Antony Jackson said. "We're going to have a hot meal out here. We have presents, toys, dog treats."'A lot of love'Jackson said he doesn't want anyone to feel forgotten during the holidays. "We're passing out a little bit of everything, a lot of love, and a lot of the resources that they need to survive out here on the streets," Jackson said. "We're just wrapping them in gifts just to create that spirit and that family vibe that you get around the holidays."WeCanNow celebrated its third annual Christmas Drive for people experiencing homelessness in Austin. (Photo: KXAN)WeCanNow celebrated its third annual Christmas Drive for people experiencin...

Vikings lose receiver Jordan Addison, tight end T.J. Hockenson, pass rusher D.J. Wonnum to injuries

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:40 GMT

As if this season hasn’t already been defined by injuries, the Vikings lost more key players in Sunday’s 30-24 loss to the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.It started with rookie receiver Jordan Addison, continued with tight end T.J. Hockenson, and ended with pass rusher D.J. Wonnum all going down. Asked about the injuries postgame, head coach Kevin O’Connell did not sound optimistic.Though it’s unclear if Addison or Hockenson will be available when the Vikings host the Green Bay Packers next weekend on New Year’s Eve, O’Connell made it sound like Wonnum won’t be able to play. That makes sense considering Wonnum had to be carted off the field.There have been a number of significant injuries for the Vikings this season, with franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins suffering a torn Achilles tendon, star receiver Justin Jefferson missing a month due to a hamstring injury and pass rusher Marcus Davenport missing time with a high ankle sprain.That h...

Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson did everything he could in loss to Lions

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:40 GMT

You almost started to forget how good star receiver Justin Jefferson is after he was out injured for so long.He provided a remind on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium before the Vikings ceded the NFC North crown to the Detroit Lions with a 30-24 loss.In total, Jefferson finished with 6 catches for 141 yards and a touchdown, dazzling everybody in attendance with the way he consistently made an impact. He absorbed massive hits in the open field while still holding onto the ball. He climbed the ladder for an incredible catch when his teammates needed it most. He recovered a fumble late in the game to make a comeback still feel possible.“He’s a beast,” quarterback Nick Mullens said. “You just have so much trust in him.”That makes the final play for the offense even harder to stomach in hindsight. In the final minutes, the Vikings trusted Jefferson to win his matchup, and he did with relative ease. He was running in open space with a chance to take the l...

State troopers, Boulder County deputies fatally shoot driver on U.S. 36 Sunday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:40 GMT

A Colorado State Patrol trooper and deputies from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office fatally shot a driver on U.S. 36 Sunday.Around 11:40 a.m. Sunday, a trooper from the Colorado State Patrol responded to Boulder-bound Highway 36 near McCaslin Boulevard to help a motorist, according to a Sunday news release from the state patrol.When the trooper approached the vehicle, he noticed bullet holes in the window, backed away and radioed for additional officers, the news release stated. Deputies from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene as backup.During the law enforcement officers’ attempts to deescalate the situation, the individual in the car picked up a gun and pointed it at the officers, according to the release.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Home for the holidays: Marshall fire families begin celebrating first Christmas in rebuilt houses Crime and Public Safety | Two killed in north metro shootings Crime an...

Eastern Michigan apologizes to South Alabama for player’s punch that sparked brawl after bowl game

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:40 GMT

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Eastern Michigan’s athletic director apologized to South Alabama on Sunday, a day after an EMU player raced onto the field after the 68 Ventures Bowl and punched an opposing player in the head, sparking a brawl.The confrontation happened as South Alabama’s players, cheer squad and band lined up to sing the school song following a 59-10 rout of Eastern Michigan on Saturday night on its home field, Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.An unidentified EMU played charged into the group and punched a South Alabama player in the back of the head. Another South Alabama player dragged the EMU player onto the field, sparking a free-for-all among members of both teams as smaller skirmishes also broke out.“We strongly condemn the actions of some of the student-athletes on the EMU football team in the ugly incident that took place following last night’s 68 Ventures Bowl,” Eastern Michigan athletic director Scott Wetherbee said in...

Wood burning ban issued for metro Los Angeles on Christmas

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:40 GMT

Many Southern Californians who want to enjoy a warm fire on Christmas Day are out of luck.The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has issued a residential No-Burn Day for December 25 due to a predicted spike in air pollution levels.The wood burning ban includes all of Orange County and non-desert areas of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.“South Coast AQMD reminds residents in these areas that burning wood in their fireplaces or any indoor or outdoor wood-burning device is prohibited at any time,” air quality managers said in a bulletin on Sunday.South Coast AQMD map showing the wood burning restrictions for Christmas Day. (South Coast AQMD)This also includes manufactured fire logs such as those made from wax or paper. Mountain communities above 3,000 feet are exempt from the ban, along with homes that rely solely on wood for heating and those without natural gas service.While Sunday’s air quality was listed as “good” to “moderate” across AQMD’s ...

Suspects sought in back-to-back armed robberies in L.A.

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:40 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating two armed robberies allegedly committed by the same suspects in under an hour. LAPD officials would not release the exact locations of the robberies, but they did confirm that they both happened in South Los Angeles between 11:10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sunday morning.Of the two suspects, one is described by police as an approximately 27-year-old woman who is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs approximately 180 pounds. She was captured on surveillance footage wearing a ski mask, a red hoodie and purple and yellow pants. She was also armed with a semiautomatic handgun, LAPD said on X, formerly Twitter. The second suspect was described as a man driving a gray Chrysler 300 with paper license plates, a DWV sticker and possible rear quarter damage. The suspect's vehicle was described as a gray Chrysler 300 with paper license plates, a DWV sticker and possible rear quarter damage. (X/@LAPDHQ)According to the LAPD, both suspects match...

Half price dogs, cats and pets at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:40 GMT

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is cutting its adoption fees by half this holiday season, driven by a continued surge in homeless pets after the COVID-19 pandemic.From now until Jan. 3, puppies under 6 months old are $105, adult dogs are $75, kittens are $60, adult cats are $50, and rabbits are $35. The cost covers vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery, and a microchip.Max, a 3-year-old dog, is available for adoption. Photo courtesy of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.Penny, a 7-month-old cat, is available for adoption. Photo courtesy of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.Squirt is a red-eared slider turtle available for adoption. Photo courtesy of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.Mikaela, a 1-year seven-month-old dog, is available for adoption. Photo courtesy of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.Jaspurr, a 2-year-old cat, is available for adoption. Photo courtesy of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.Nala, a 3-year-old dog, is available for adoption. Photo courte...

Houston’s offense sputters with C.J. Stroud out in 36-22 loss to Browns

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:40 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Case Keenum and the Houston Texans’ offense couldn’t do anything Sunday against the Cleveland Browns in their second game without star rookie C.J. Stroud.Keenum managed just 62 yards passing and threw two interceptions before being replaced by Davis Mills late in the 36-22 loss. Stroud remains out while recovering from a concussion he sustained Dec. 10.“We just didn’t do enough today,” Keenum said. “We got our butts kicked and that’s never fun. I hadn’t had it like that in a while.”After squeaking out a 19-16 overtime win at Tennessee last week, Houston struggled from the start Sunday and didn’t score on offense until the fourth quarter.“When we had positive plays, we ended up having a negative play,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. “It just seemed like we couldn’t get out of our own way. And when you continue to hurt yourself, the self-inflicted penalties, negative yardage, sacks, those plays just keep you behind the chains and it’s hard to keep up versus a very good defens...

Grounded charter jet freed to leave France. Lawyer says most passengers expected to return to India

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:40 GMT

PARIS (AP) — A charter plane sequestered while carrying 303 Indians to Nicaragua was authorized Sunday to leave the French airport where it has been grounded for four days for a human trafficking investigation. A lawyer for the airline said the plane would take many of the stranded passengers back to India on Monday.Local authorities were working through Christmas Eve on formalities to allow some passengers to leave the small Vatry Airport in Champagne country, regional prosecutor Annick Browne told The Associated Press. All of the passengers, including a 21-month-old child, had been stuck in the airport terminal since Thursday.Two passengers were detained as part of a special French investigation into suspected human trafficking by an organized criminal group. Several others requested asylum in France, according to the local administration. Prosecutors said 11 passengers were unaccompanied minors who were put under special administrative care. The Legend Airlines A340 plane stopped...