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Dean's Reviews: 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,' Trolls and more

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 01:13:35 GMT

Check out Dean's reviews for the latest films in theaters from the Hunger Games prequel film to the 'Thanksgiving' horror film.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Dean's Weekender: "The Daughter Of The Regiment," Liz Phair and more

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 01:13:35 GMT

Check out Dean's Weekender for the latest events coming to the Chicagoland area this weekend.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

WATCH LIVE: Funeral, procession for Austin Police Officer Jorge Pastore

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 01:13:35 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police Officer Jorge “George” Pastore, who died in the line of duty Nov. 11, will be honored in Austin Friday morning.Law enforcement is expected to begin setting up for the funeral procession at 7 a.m., and all vehicles equipped with emergency lights and sirens were invited to join. The procession for Pastore’s final patrol will begin at 8 a.m.KXAN will use this story to host the livestream of the procession and funeral. MAP: Funeral procession route for fallen Austin Police officer People were encouraged to line the route to show support.The Austin Police Department said public visitation would be from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the Funeral Service was from 11 a.m. to noon at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater, located at 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard.People begin showing up at the funeral home before Officer Jorge Pastore’s procession (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey)People begin showing up at the funeral home before Officer Jorge Pastore’s procession...

APD looking for suspects in robbery on Airport Boulevard

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 01:13:35 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police said Wednesday they are looking for two men they say robbed a store on Airport Boulevard earlier this month. According to APD, the two men robbed the Airport Lounge near 12th Street on Nov. 5 between 6:15 and 6:30 a.m. Police said the men "aggressively" entered the store, threatened the employees with handguns, and stole cash. Police did not say how much the men stole. APD described the first suspect as: BlackBetween 20 to 30 years old5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighing between 200 and 250 pounds Armed with a black handgunTattoo on handLast seen wearing a black sweatshirt and black jogger pantsAustin looking for help identifying two suspects in an aggravated robbery. (Photos courtesy: Austin Police) APD described the second suspect as: Black Between 20 to 30 years old 5 feet, 8 inches tall with a medium buildArmed with a black handgunLast seen wearing a black surgical mask, a white sweatshirt with a red graphic on the sleeve, black pants and white shoesPoli...

Bianca Virnig wins DFL special primary election for Dakota County House seat

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 01:13:35 GMT

Bianca Virnig bested three other Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party candidates in a special primary election Thursday for a vacant state House seat in the south Twin Cities suburbs.Virnig, a member of the Rosemount-Apple Valley Eagan School Board, will go on to face Mendota Heights Republican Cynthia Lonnquist and Eagan Libertarian Charles Kuchlenz in the general election for Dakota County’s House District 52B on Tuesday, Dec. 5.Bianca Ward VirnigVirnig won the primary with nearly 40% of the vote, according to unofficial results. She was followed by Mendota Heights City Council member Jay Miller, who had nearly 37% of the vote. Pro-Choice Minnesota board member Cynthia Callais had 19% and Eagan Planning Commission member Chris Whitfield had around 4%.Voters cast around 2,000 ballots, according to initial results from the Secretary of State.House District 52B includes the south metro suburbs of Eagan and Mendota Heights.The seat opened after Rep. Ruth Richardson, DFL-Mendota Heights, resi...

Brooklyn man found guilty of cocaine possession

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 01:13:35 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Brooklyn man was found guilty of multiple charges after being arrested in October 2022 for possession of cocaine and having over $14,000 in cash. Zachary Jonas, 38, will be sentenced in January. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Around 5:20 p.m. on October 11, 2022, troopers spotted a car wanted by the Bennington Police Department for an alleged crime in their jurisdiction. They pulled the car over on Cooksboro Road in Brunswick and identified the driver as Jonas. State police detained Jonas for the initial charges in Vermont, and police say he consented to a search of his car. That’s how troopers said they found a large amount of unspecified drugs and money. Jonas now faces a maximum of 17 years in prison. Stillwater Police conduct overnight death investigation “I want to thank the New York State Police and the Bennington Police Department for their work to assemble all of the pertinent evidence neede...

2 juveniles escape from house fire in Cahokia Heights

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 01:13:35 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - Crews were responding to an early morning house fire in Cahokia Heights, Illinois. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter, Nic Lopez, captured footage of the scene located at the 1100 block of St. Boniface Drive, where the home suffered heavy damage to the garage, living room area, and roof. Stolen, found, sold: Auto tow lot auction shock The fire eventually spread to a neighboring home, but firefighters were able to prevent the blaze from fully engulfing that building. The Camp Jack Fire Chief confirmed that two juveniles were home when the fire began. They both made it out safely.

MoDOT shifting traffic back to WB I-255 Jefferson Barracks Bridge today

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 01:13:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Lane closures on the Jefferson Barracks Bridge are coming to an end.MoDOT plans to move traffic back to the westbound bridge this weekend. Crews moved all traffic to the eastbound bridge to fix uneven lanes that had been cracked and worn down over time. Two lanes each way will close on Friday night. Arrest made in deadly Clayton shooting The lane shift will be completed by 6:00 a.m. on Saturday. However, some lanes will be closed Monday through Wednesday nights next week as workers remove temporary barrier walls.

Former Potosi, Missouri officers pleads guilty to sex trafficking charges

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 01:13:35 GMT

POTOSI, Mo. - A former Potosi police officer pleads guilty to charges of sex trafficking, solicitation of child pornography, and coercion and enticement of a minor.Matthew Skaggs was indicted in March on accusations that he engaged in sexually explicit activities with three minors. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Skaggs met the minors and committed these crimes while in police uniform. Stolen, found, sold: Auto tow lot auction shock In a plea deal, prosecutors have agreed to recommend a sentence of no more than 25 years in prison.

City aldermen make Rams NFL settlement money recommendations today

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 01:13:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Aldermen may weigh in on the city's efforts to spend its part of the Rams' NFL settlement money.A new resolution being offered Friday would spell out priorities the board would like to see. Those include increasing public safety, improving city finances, and increasing access to affordable childcare. Arrest made in deadly Clayton shooting It also includes improvements to water infrastructure, transit, and investments in downtown. The resolution, if passed, is only a recommendation. The city received about a quarter of a billion dollars over the Rams' move to Los Angeles.