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IRS agent fatally shot during training

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:37 GMT

(The Hill) - An agent with the IRS was shot and killed during a firearms training exercise in Phoenix, the FBI confirmed Friday.The shooting occurred at the firing range of the Phoenix federal prison, which is the interagency training ground for federal agents in the region, the FBI said.IRS agents were at the range Friday for “routine training,” the bureau said. Trump’s Georgia case lists 30 unindicted co-conspirators: What we know Details of the incident were not made available. “To preserve the integrity and capabilities of the investigation, details of the ongoing process will not be released. Findings of the FBI investigation will be turned over to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona for review,” the bureau’s Phoenix office said in a statement.“The FBI’s investigation will be methodical and thorough to address every element of the incident.”

Neonatal nurse found guilty of killing 7 babies in British hospital

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:37 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A neonatal nurse in a British hospital was found guilty Friday of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six others during a yearlong campaign of deception when she preyed on the vulnerabilities of premature and sick newborns as well as their anxious parents.Following 22 days of deliberation, the jury at Manchester Crown Court convicted 33-year-old Lucy Letby of killing the babies in the neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital in northwest England between 2015 and 2016.This undated handout issued by Cheshire Constabulary shows of nurse Lucy Letby. A neonatal nurse in a British hospital has been found guilty of killing seven babies and trying to kill six others. Lucy Letby was charged with murder in the deaths of five baby boys and two girls, and the attempted murder of five boys and five girls, when she worked at the Countess of Chester Hospital in northwest England between 2015 and 2016. (Cheshire Constabulary via AP)“Parents were exposed to her morbid cu...

Bowie High School addresses social media threat made against campus

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:37 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 18, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the administration at James Bowie High School in south Austin addressed a threat that was posted to social media against the campus.Principal Mark Robinson said staff were made aware of the threat Thursday, Austin ISD Police were immediately contacted, and an investigation ensued, according to a message sent to the school community.The message was sent around 9:20 a.m. Friday.“The person who made the threat is now in Austin ISD Police custody. The person did not have access to weapons, and our campus was and remains safe,” Robinson said.According to the school, out of an abundance of caution, there would be extra law enforcement presence on campus Friday.AISD has a notification system available for parents called "School Messenger." The system is the primary mass notification tool used by the district for a variety of communication purposes.According to the district, School Mes...

Ascension to open new health center in Georgetown Monday

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:37 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- Ascension Medical Group is holding the grand opening of a new health center in Georgetown on Monday. Georgetown Health Center will be a multi-specialty health center that will expand and strengthen outpatient specialties, surgeries and imaging services in the rapidly-growing Georgetown community, according to a release from Ascension. The free-standing health center is 60,000 square feet. It includes the Georgetown Surgery Center and an outpatient surgery center that is a "joint venture with Ascension Texas," the release said. “We are proud to offer multidisciplinary expertise at Ascension Medical Group Georgetown Health Center,” said Andy Davis, President and CEO of Ascension Texas. “Ascension Seton continues to focus on ways to meet the healthcare needs of our growing communities in Central Texas, and be a destination for high-quality care provided by experienced specialists.”The new care site will offer patients convenient access to specialty care, inc...

Would a defender rather cover Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson or tackle Titans running back Derrick Henry?

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:37 GMT

With the Vikings hosting the Tennessee Titans for joint practices this week at TCO Performance Center, the teams’ defenses were presented with a couple of the NFL’s most challenging assignments.On one side there was Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson, perhaps the scariest player in the league as his position, known for taking souls in the secondary with his precision in and out of cuts. On the other side there was Titans star running back Derrick Henry, perhaps the scariest player in the league at his position, known for using his 6-foot-3, 250-pound frame to turn defenders into dust at the point of attack.Both players have instilled a sense of fear in defenses across the NFL thanks to their their ability to singlehandedly wreck a game plan with their dominance.It raises the question: Would you rather cover Justin Jefferson or tackle Derrick Henry? Let’s see what some of the defensive players had to say when asked which option was scarier.Case for JeffersonNobo...

Brooklyn man pleads guilty to gun charges

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:37 GMT

GREEN ISLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Brooklyn man has pled guilty to multiple gun charges, according to the Department of Justice. Burlington Nieuenkirk, age 46, confessed on August 17 to illegally possessing three loaded firearms as a felon. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Nieuenkirk admitted that on April 30, 2020, while at a residence in Green Island, he knowingly was in possession of three loaded pistols, one of which had been reported stolen. A previous felony conviction for robbery prevented Nieuenkirk from legally owning firearms in New York.The case was investigated by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Albany County District Attorney’s Office. Nieuenkirk faces up to 10 years in prison, as well as a fine of up to $250,000 and a term of post-imprisonment supervised release of up to 3 years when he is sentenced on December 11.

Watervliet man sentenced to 25 years for rape

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Eric Edwards, 70, of Watervliet, was sentenced to 25 years in state prison for first-degree rape. Two no-contact orders of protection were issued, and Edwards is required to register as a sex offender. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the indictment, Edwards had sexual intercourse with a child under 11 on February 17, 2020. The child was known to Edwards.“While no prison time will restore the innocence stolen from this child, the maximum was theonly sentence appropriate for this heinous crime," said Assistant District Attorney Jennifer McCanney. Assistant District Attorneys Jennifer McCanney and William Andrews handled the prosecution.

National Park Service still looking for Hyde Park Drive-In operator

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:37 GMT

HYDE PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The National Park Service (NPS) has put out a renewed request for proposals (RFP) to lease, operate, and maintain the Hyde Park Drive-In Movie Theatre. The drive-in is located on the Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! NPS originally put out a request for proposals in February to find the right operator. After receiving some feedback, NPS revised and renewed the request for proposals.“We appreciate the great feedback by potential applicants and want to ensure the treasured drive-in has the best caretakers moving forward," said Park Superintendent Amy Bracewell. “We hope the new RFP is more attractive and achievable for potential applicants." Capitol Park After Dark movie series returning to Albany The Hyde Park Drive-In Movie Theatre is about 9 acres and has been a drive-in since 1950. The site includes a 2,370-square-foot building with restrooms, a concess...

Local libraries receive funding for renovations

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- More than $300,000 is heading to assist with renovations at public libraries in Albany County. The funds were secured as part of the $34 million investment into public library construction and broadband infrastructure projects in the fiscal year 2022-23 state budget. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Funding can be used for construction projects and the renovation or rehabilitation of existing spaces. The Albany Public Library is using over $240K to install new LED lighting at multiple branches. The Voorheesville Public Library is renovating the existing mezzanine, which will become the local history room."Thanks to this year’s construction aid grants, Albany Public Library branches will be lighter and brighter than ever with state-of-the-art LED lighting throughout," said Executive Director of Albany Public Library, Andrea Nicolay. "High-quality lighting translates to safer, more accessible spaces for pa...

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor awarded $750K preservation grant

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:37 GMT

WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has received a Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant from the National Park Service. The $750,000 grant will support economic development in the Mohawk Valley through the preservation of historic buildings in rural communities. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor helps cultivate vibrant communities connected by more than 500 miles of waterway, preserving New York’s canal history and promoting tourism to the area. Additionally, the National Heritage Corridor intends to develop a subgrant program to support investments into historic properties located in small communities adjacent to the state's canal system. “I am so proud to deliver funding to the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor after my advocacy and support for the project that will preserve these nationally significant historical, cultural, education...