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Ruby Franke, parenting advice YouTuber, pleads guilty to child abuse in plea deal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:41 GMT

ST. GEORGE, Utah (KTVX) – Ruby Franke, the YouTube vlogger out of Southern Utah accused of child abuse, entered a plea deal on Monday. Franke pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree felony aggravated child abuse. She was charged with six counts in early September. The remaining two have been dismissed as part of the deal. The most frequently banned book in prison is about ramen Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt were taken into custody in early September after two of Franke's children were found emaciated in Hildebrandt's Washington County home. Franke's 12-year-old son was reportedly able to escape and went to a neighboring home asking for food and water. The neighbor called 911, saying the boy had tape on his ankles and wrists and had "deep lacerations from being tied up with rope."“I think he’s been … he’s been detained,” the caller said, his voice breaking up. “He’s obviously covered in wounds.”Franke's 10-year-old daughter was also found at Hildebrandt'...

James McCaffrey, 'Max Payne' voice actor and 'Rescue Me' star, dead at 65

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:41 GMT

(WGHP) — A veteran television actor best known for voicing the titular character of the "Max Payne" video game franchise has died after a fight with cancer.James McCaffrey, 65, died Sunday, a representative for the actor confirmed to news outlets including Variety and TMZ. A source for the latter said McCaffrey had previously been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer that affects plasma cells. Matthew Perry’s death caused by ‘acute effects of ketamine’, L.A. examiner says In addition to voicing the character of Max Payne, McCaffrey had a television and film career spanning nearly four decades, with recurring roles in "Suits," "She's Gotta Have It," "Jessica Jones" and "Blue Bloods," among others. He also appeared in FX's "Rescue Me" as Jimmy Keefe, a firefighter who died on 9/11.James McCaffrey attends the Screen Actors Guild Foundation 2nd Annual New York Golf Classic at Trump National Golf Club Westchester on September 29, 2014, in Briarcliff Manor, New York. ...

Left in blood: How a Michigan cold case was solved, 35 years later

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:41 GMT

This report contains graphic crime scene photos and details. Reader discretion is advised. THREE RIVERS, Mich. (WOOD) — The killer of 19-year-old Cathy Swartz left behind more than just his victim's baby, unharmed, in the room down the hall.There was also a fingerprint and a footprint, both left in blood.And, what of the cryptic message left on Cathy's leg?From the start, detectives were certain that they had all they needed to quickly solve the brutal murder.But along the way, some of their evidence was lost. Opportunities were missed. An innocent man was left to live under suspicion for nearly 35 years.Cathy Swartz, front left in the jean jacket, in high school. (Courtesy) PART 1: THE CRIME SCENECathy Swartz, her baby Courteney, and her fiancé shared a small, two-story apartment at Riverside Townhouses, a gathering of tidy brick and aluminum-sided rentals on the edge of Three Rivers, Michigan.A fully decorated Christmas tree stood in a corner of apartment 102, partially blocking t...

Gov. Abbott to sign border security bills into law at wall construction site

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:41 GMT

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (Nexstar) — Gov. Greg Abbott is in the Rio Grande Valley Monday, where he's expected to sign border security bills passed during the third and fourth special legislative sessions.Earlier this month the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 3, a measure that will send $1.5 billion toward further construction of a border wall along the 1,200 mile Texas-Mexico border. In November, state lawmakers also approved Senate Bill 4, which makes it a state crime to enter Texas illegally, giving state and local law enforcement the ability to arrest those who cross between ports of entry. SB 4 will also allow Texas police to effectively deport those who cross illegally, through an order obtained by a state judge. Currently, that is a power solely reserved for federal authorities.Abbott is expected to sign both SB 3 and SB 4 into law, as he previously indicated on social media, calling it “historic progress for border security.”Supporters of the bills say they are necessary steps...

Three dry days to four rainy days

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We have another sunny day with temperatures a few degrees lower than Sunday. Most of our highs this afternoon will peak in the middle to upper 60s. A few stations could reach 70° in some of Caldwell and Fayette Counties given readings reported at noon.Today's normal high is 63°Breezes will be up this afternoon with a north to northeast wind gusting into the mid to upper teens. Wind speeds will lower approaching the 5:33 sunset. Similar gusts will be repeated Tuesday.This does not bode well for cedar sufferers. Today's cedar count soared to more than 2700 grains per cubic meter of air. Yesterday's count was 175.Central Texas will stay dry until Thursday. The sunny day today will be followed by a partly cloudy sky tomorrow and a mostly cloudy sky Wednesday.Another upper-level low will move parallel to the California coast shifting the upper-level winds to come from the southwest, pulling up moisture from the Pacific. The low will then head across the northern Baja Pen...

Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury only a ‘little bit’ disappointed not to be starting in Pittsburgh

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:41 GMT

PITTSBURGH — Marc-Andre Fleury said Monday he’s disappointed he won’t be the Wild’s starting goalie in what might be his last game in the Penguins arena, where he started his career 20 years ago and won three Stanley Cups.But only “a little bit,” he said. He’ll start Tuesday night in Boston, and for the first time this season, the Wild are winning — 7-2-0 in their past nine games.“Team’s been good. Team’s been winning lately,” Fleury said after Monday’s morning skate at PPG Paints Arena. “Gus has been awesome. Just gotta keep it rolling.”Filip Gustavsson has been lights-out during the Wild’s hot streak, which started when John Hynes became head coach on Nov. 27, going 6-1-0 with a 1.21 goals-against average and .953 save percentage.“That’s just kind of the plan that we have,” Hynes said about the decision to start Gustavsson, “and (goaltending coach) Freddie (Chabot) talks to the goalies prior to the year and knocks some things out with them, and then we do it month by month.”Four g...

To bridge funding gaps, Winter Carnival holding ‘clean out the attic’ auction of vintage memorabilia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:41 GMT

Standing on Market Street downtown, looking up at the vaulted corners and turrets atop the Landmark Center, you might wonder what’s tucked into all those nooks and crannies in the rafters.The answer: old St. Paul Winter Carnival memorabilia. And now, as a fundraiser for the festival, it can be yours.St. Paul Winter Carnival memorabilia, including portraits of past Royal Families and a signed photo of TV host Steve Allen, sit in a storage room at the Landmark Center on Dec. 15, 2023. Through an online fundraising auction, Carnival staff are hoping some of this vintage memorabilia makes its way back to St. Paul homes. (Jared Kaufman / Pioneer Press)The St. Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation, the nonprofit that puts on the Winter Carnival every year, is facing funding gaps to fill before the festival kicks off next month, foundation CEO Lisa Jacobson said.So in a short online “clean out the attic” auction, you can bid on a vintage Vulcans coat, knighting certificates signed by King ...

Upcoming water service interruption in Pleasantdale

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:41 GMT

SCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schaghticoke Water Department announced an upcoming water service interruption for residents of Pleasantdale. The interruption will be in effect on December 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The water department stated they will be conducting repairs on the distribution system, replacing a leaking water main valve. Upon the restoration of service, some residents may experience discolored water that can be cleared by running water through the faucets. According to the town, a boil water advisory is expected to be issued once the water service is restored, which will be in place for 48 hours. Anyone with questions is encouraged to contact the water department at (518)461-3350. Stay with NEWS10 as updates become available.

Despite progress, inflation still poses challenges to cost of living

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:41 GMT

SCOTIA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The latest Consumer Price Index report is good news for the economy, but not everyone is seeing that impact in their wallet. Consumer prices are generally rising slower, at just 3 percent, but daily essentials like food and energy bring core inflation to 4 percent. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “That doesn’t mean the prices have come down," Kajal Lahiri, Distinguished Professor of Economics at UAlbany, said. "They’re still way high and it hurts, so that’s why, even if inflation is coming down, consumers are thinking ‘How come it’s still hurting me?’ It’s still hurting because the prices are still high in the prices we pay to buy goods.”Lahiri said it takes time for changing inflation rates to catch up to everyday items. As the Federal Reserve works to meet their target inflation rate of 2 percent, those delays could be up to a year. “Day to day people who earn money and consume, they get hurt because there is...

Pedestrian hospitalized after alleged hit-and-run in Schenectady

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:41 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department is investigating an alleged hit-and-run on Monday morning in the area of Albany Street and Route 7. A pedestrian was located unconscious and was transported to the Albany Medical Center. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Dispatchers received calls about the incident around 5:09 a.m. Police believe the victim was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound on Route 7. There is no suspect or vehicle description available at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tips Line at (518) 788-6566. This is a developing story. Stay tuned with NEWS10 for updates.