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'Basketball Wives' star sentenced to prison

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – A judge has sentenced Brittish Cierrah Williams, a former cast member of the reality show "Basketball Wives," to four years in prison for her involvement in several schemes, including tax fraud, bank fraud, insurance fraud, and pandemic-related scam.Williams, 33, pleaded guilty to 15 felonies, which included misusing Social Security numbers, making false statements to the IRS, and wire fraud. Her deceptive actions continued even after federal agents first got in touch with her and indicted her, as the sentencing hearing made clear.Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane Klocke highlighted the seriousness of Williams' crimes, emphasizing the need for strict punishment. U.S. District Judge Henry Autrey stated, "You knew what you were doing. You knew it was wrong, and you did it anyway." In addition to her prison term, Williams will be on supervised release for five years and must pay $564,069 in restitution. ‘Sad’: Sears reopened a store in California and shoppers have thou...

Former NFL player Sergio Brown denied release in hearing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:00 GMT

MAYWOOD, Ill. — Sergio Brown, the former NFL player charged in connection with the death of his mother is being detained until trial.Brown, who has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and concealment of a dead body in connection with the death of his mother, 73-year-old Myrtle Simmons-Brown, appeared in court on Wednesday at the Maybrook Court House in Maywood.According to Maywood Police, Sergio Brown was taken into custody in San Diego, California, on Oct. 10, on a first-degree murder warrant after his mother was found unresponsive in a creek behind her home in mid-September. Previous Coverage: Family of Myrtle Simmons-Brown look for answers in homicide investigation Police say Simmons-Brown, was found dead near her home on Sept. 16, after family members reported her missing, alongside Sergio Brown.Myrtle Simmons-BrownOfficials from the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, who confirmed Simmons-Brown’s death, said she died from multiple injuri...

A night of showers and thunderstorms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- More rain and thunderstorms this afternoon. It's tonight when all of the area should be bracing for showers and thunderstorms. Widespread precipitation is forecast to begin this evening in the western Hill Country. The rain and storms will move to the east with much of the Hill Country getting some locally heavy downpours. Showers and storms with heavy rain for the Hill Country late tonight.The rain will continue its eastward track to affect our I-35 viewing area between 3 and 6 a.m. Our eastern counties will see much of this during the 6 to 10 a.m. time frame.Another wet morning commute Live, updated rain totals There will be a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms tonight through 7 a.m. Thursday for the entire Hill Country eastward into western Hays, Travis and Williamson Counties. Wind gusts exceeding 40 to 50 mph will be possible in some of the more active thunderstorms.There will also be Moderate Risk for flash flooding for Lampasas, Mason, and San Saba Coun...

Jaden McDaniels on five-year, $131 million extension with Timberwolves: ‘It’s a life-changing thing’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:00 GMT

The way in which his bank account will expand soon has not hit Jaden McDaniels quite yet.Perhaps that’s why he celebrated the signing of his five-year, $131 million contract extension this week with a meal at Olive Garden — no offense to the affordable Italian restaurant chain.“It’s a life-changing thing,” McDaniels said. “It’s a huge number, as big a number as I’ve ever seen. I’m happy to have it.”McDaniels’ representation and the Timberwolves came to terms on the deal hours ahead of the NBA’s extension deadline Monday. Throughout the process, the 23-year-old wing noted he was letting his agents handle negotiations while he focused on basketball. He said he was “super happy and just happy” that the deal ultimately got done.“I just thank (Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly) and all the owners for the opportunity and believing in me,” said McDaniels, the No. 28 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. “My agents always told me we got to be patient. Play the waiti...

St. Paul police ask for tips on girl, 17, last seen a week ago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:00 GMT

The St. Paul police department is asking anyone with information about a missing 17-year-old to come forward.Jennisha was last seen last Wednesday in the 1200 block of Wilson Avenue. She has red hair and was wearing “Rugrats” leggings.“Her family has lost contact with her and are concerned for her wellbeing,” the police department wrote on Facebook Wednesday.Police asked anyone who knows where Jennisha may be to call them at 651-291-1111. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | St. Paul: Authorites identify man found fatally shot on West Side Crime & Public Safety | Roseville High School student detained after gun found at school, marking 3rd case in month Crime & Public Safety | Pilot charged with trying to crash plane appears to have ties to University of North Dakota Crime & Public Safety | 27 years after his death, Dakota County highway named for fallen deputy Crime & Publ...

St. Paul City Council poised to approve two sizable parks projects — a playground and sculpture garden — by Allianz Field

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:00 GMT

Following a financial boost from Dr. Bill McGuire’s family foundation and other philanthropic partners, initial work could begin as early as next week on a sizable new playground bordering Allianz Field, as well as a 1-acre sculpture garden anchoring the intersection of Snelling and University avenues.The St. Paul City Council is poised to approve two agreements for some $10 million in privately-owned and privately-managed public parklands by the professional soccer stadium that hosts the Minnesota United soccer team in the city’s Midway neighborhood.Mike Hahm, a private consultant on the parks projects, said the development team was not yet ready to release renderings of the park sculpture or sculptures, but he said the garden would be constructed around “a very prominent piece of public art.”McGuire’s family foundation also established the 7.5-acre Gold Medal Park in Minneapolis, a celebrated urban parks oasis that is now funded and maintained by its ...

Wild let top line find its own mojo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:00 GMT

When Wild coach Dean Evason and his staff discussed breaking up their top line, at least temporarily, it wasn’t because they didn’t believe Ryan Hartman, Mats Zuccarello and Kirill Kaprizov weren’t working hard.Or, really, not having any success.The chief complaint was an old one: Too much superfluous passing in the offensive zone, and not enough help in the defensive zone. But the line had a combined 15 points in the team’s first five games and was creating chances, just not capitalizing on them the way Evason and his coaches knew they could.In 2021-22, the line combined for 105 goals and 252 points. Last season, despite Kaprizov missing a month and Hartman limited to 59 games, they combined for 77 goals and 179 points. So, the Wild weren’t about to rush into anything.“There’s a process of speaking individually, then talking to them as a group,” Evason said on Monday. “It isn’t just their line.”The patience paid immediate dividends on Tuesday, when Ryan Hartman scored a hat trick a...

Suspect arrested for allegedly brandishing a shotgun at officers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:00 GMT

STEPHENTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On October 1, State Trooper Abbot and Environmental Conservation Officer Rutherford responded to a reported domestic dispute. The officers located the victim, who had fled to a neighbor's house after sustaining significant injuries. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! When the officers went to the residence where the altercation occurred, the suspect answered the door with one hand behind his back. Officers commanded the suspect to show both hands, but the suspect did not comply.The suspect then allegedly brandished a 12-gauge shotgun. The officers took cover and drew their weapons. They were able to take the suspect into custody at gunpoint. The suspect was charged with second-degree assault, menacing a police officer, and criminal mischief. The shotgun was seized as evidence.

NTSB releases report on deadly Teutopolis ammonia crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:00 GMT

TEUTOPOLIS, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — A report from the National Transportation Safety Board is revealing more about what happened during a deadly anhydrous ammonia spill that killed five and injured eleven others in Teutopolis in September.According to the report, the crash was caused by a vehicle attempting to pass a tanker vehicle that was carrying 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia. As the passenger vehicle attempted to pass in a no-passing zone, the driver of the truck spotted an oncoming vehicle as well. To avoid a collision, the driver of the truck steered to the right and the vehicle left the roadway.Aerial image of crash scene showing final rest positions of truck-tractor cargo tank semitrailer combination and utility trailer. [2] (Source: Illinois State Police; annotated by NTSB) Historical preservation; ‘Catching the Merom spirit’ The tanker truck then struck a 12-inch metal culver causing the vehicle to jackknife and roll onto its right side. Investigators said the tank cont...

Unexpected ski area claims a win in the race to be the first resort in North American to open for the season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:00 GMT

Ski Ward in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts is the first ski area in North America to open for the 2023-24 season, according to Unofficial Networks, a ski and snowboard blog, and POWDER Magazine.Related ArticlesOutdoors | The best and worst Colorado ski films of all time Outdoors | Colorado’s Keystone Resort cuts back on night skiing hours in 2023-24 Outdoors | Copper will keep free day parking at Alpine Lot for 2023-24 ski season, will charge for overnight Outdoors | Vail Resorts looking to expand presence in Europe, not commenting on possible Crans Montana deal Outdoors | South Broadway outdoor consignment shop gearing up for first ski season The ski area officially opened on Sunday, Oct. 22, thanks to its newly acquired all-weather snowmaking technology that is able to make snow when temperatures are as high as 76 degrees Fahrenheit.With Ski Ward opening, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area was officially beaten ...