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Manatee that made rare trip to New England waters found dead weeks later

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:23 GMT

(WPRI) – A manatee spotted last month in Rhode Island waters has been found dead offshore, according to Connecticut's Mystic Aquarium."We are so saddened by it," Sara Callan, manager of Mystic's animal rescue program, told Nexstar's WPRI. Momo the monkey captured after running rampant overnight in Indianapolis Manatees are rarely seen as far north as New England. The West Indian manatee species — which "cannot tolerate temperatures below 68 degrees Fahrenheit for extended periods of time," according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — is generally found off the Florida coast and in the Caribbean. The manatee seen in Rhode Island was first spotted swimming in Quonochontaug Pond on Sept. 11 before slowly making its way toward Narragansett. It was last spotted alive on Sept. 18 in Warren.Callan saw the manatee when it was in Narragansett."It did seem, overall, like the animal was in pretty decent shape and was exhibiting normal behaviors," she said.The manatee that...

Texas, Oklahoma clash in final Big 12 Red River Rivalry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:23 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's finally here.The Red River Rivalry kicks off from the Cotton Bowl at 11 a.m., and with both Texas and Oklahoma sporting 5-0 records in their last year in the Big 12 Conference, this one just means more. Who do you believe? ESPN’s analytics thinks Oklahoma will win, Vegas favors Texas in Red River Rivalry Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said Thursday that tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders will be available to play against the Sooners while defensive back Ryan Watts is out. Both were injured in last week's 40-14 win over Kansas. Sarkisian said he'll use his typical rotation of players in the secondary even with Watts not available to play. Defensive lineman Kristopher Ross and offensive lineman Cole Hutson are both still out for Texas.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersOklahoma will miss defensive back Justin Harrington who's out for the rest of the season...

Man sentenced to 7 years for 2020 murder in Austin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:23 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was sentenced Tuesday in connection to a 2020 murder in west Austin.Darcy McMillian, 37, was sentenced to seven years in prison, according to court documents. He was charged with and pleaded guilty to murder-handgun. On March 26, 2020, Austin first responders found a man lying on the road in West Austin. After life-saving attempts, the man died at the scene. The victim was identified as 24-year-old Zach Ledbetter. As of Saturday, McMillian remains in the Travis County Correctional Complex.

Hormel union says it’s reached tentative agreement on new contract

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:23 GMT

AUSTIN, Minn. — The United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663 announced Thursday that a tentative contract agreement has been reached with Hormel Foods Corp.The union local, which represents about 1,700 meatpacking workers in Austin, released a statement about the positive movement toward a new contract. The tentative deal was agreed upon during a Wednesday night negotiation session.“We unanimously recommend this tentative agreement to our fellow union members at Hormel. We are grateful for the strength our coworkers showed throughout this bargaining process to keep our voices heard,” the union’s bargaining committee stated.Hormel Foods said the company was “pleased” to have reached a new, four-year tentative agreement with unions representing workers in multiple locations.“We are proud to continuously invest in our people in recognition of the work they do to put the safe, quality food that consumers trust and need on tables across the globe,” the compa...

Working Strategies: Time your career-change with a timeline

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:23 GMT

Amy LindgrenSecond Sunday Series – This is the second of 12 columns on making a career change which appear the second Sunday of the month, from September through August. Last month’s column presented questions to consider when changing careers.Have you been considering a change in careers? Perhaps you’re feeling burned out on your current path, or maybe you just want to try something new. It could be that something has been calling to you, but you haven’t known how to go after it.Whatever the situation, you’re in luck. Career change is the subject of my Second Sunday series this year, with 12 columns devoted to this process. In last month’s column, we looked at the questions you may need to answer before changing careers: Is now the right time? Do you know what you want to do next? Would you retrain or relocate if necessary?If your anxiety is rising with those queries, that’s pretty normal. While it can be exciting to imagine something new, getting down to the nitty gritty can feel ...

Armed man killed by police outside shopping center in San Fernando Valley 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:23 GMT

A suspect was killed following a shooting involving police officers in Canoga Park early Saturday morning, authorities said. According to officials with the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to a radio call of an armed suspect in a pickup truck in the parking lot of a shopping mall at the corner of Sherman Way and Variel Avenue just before 1 a.m.Upon arriving on scene, officers located the suspect and, when he failed to comply with verbal commands, an officer-involved shooting occurred, officials said.The suspect, only described as a Hispanic man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second suspect who was with the man was questioned and then released, police said. The area remained closed for investigation through 6 a.m. Saturday morning. 

Out-of-control driver floods street after slamming into hydrant, building 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:23 GMT

LOS ANGELES - A driver who lost control of their vehicle collided with a fire hydrant and then smashed into a business in Canoga Park overnight. Video footage captured from the scene shows the SUV, believed to be a Honda Element, with its front end through the wall of a business off Canoga Avenue around midnight. A driver who lost control of their vehicle collided with a fire hydrant and then smashed into a business in Canoga Park on Oct. 7, 2023. (RMGNews)A driver who lost control of their vehicle collided with a fire hydrant and then smashed into a business in Canoga Park on Oct. 7, 2023. (RMGNews)A driver who lost control of their vehicle collided with a fire hydrant and then smashed into a business in Canoga Park on Oct. 7, 2023. (RMGNews)A driver who lost control of their vehicle collided with a fire hydrant and then smashed into a business in Canoga Park on Oct. 7, 2023. (RMGNews)A driver who lost control of their vehicle collided with a fire hydrant and then smashed into...

Photos: San Francisco Fleet Week’s annual shows back in Bay Area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:23 GMT

Fleet Week runs from October 2-10 and includes ship tours, air shows, a free concert series and more. Friday’s Parade of Ships was lead by the San Francisco Fire Department with its fire boat spraying jets of water into the air.The USS Navy ship John P. Murtha LPO-26, second from left, followed by USS Navy ship Paul Hamilton DDG-60, left, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche WMSL-751, right, and USCGC Benjamin Bottoms WPC-1132 seen from the historic U.S. Presidential yacht, the USS Potomac, take part in the Parade of Ships during San Francisco Fleet Week in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) Related ArticlesCalifornia News | Watch Dianne Feinstein’s memorial service California News | Google takes on Apple with Pixel 8 that’s more like the iPhone California News | Kaiser Permanente workers are on strike. Here’s what makes it such a unique health care company California News | ...

Photos: Bay Area high school football Week 7, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:23 GMT

San Ramon Valley 35, Clayton Valley 7See a photo you like? Click Here to see these and more and to purchase high-quality prints or a keepsake photos on mugs, buttons, greeting cards, and more.San Ramon Valley’s Zack Dodson (11) reaches to catch a touchdown pass in the end zone against Clayton Valley Charter in the first quarter of their game at Clayton Valley Charter High School in Concord, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Clayton Valley Charter quarterback Tyson Lovett (19) drops the ball after a bad snap against San Ramon Valley in the second quarter of their game at Clayton Valley Charter High School in Concord, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) San Ramon Valley’s Marco Jones (23) leaps to catch a pass over Clayton Valley Charter’s Kameel Colvin (42) and runs it in for a touchdown in the third quarter of their game at Clayton Valley Charter High School in Concord, Calif., on Friday, Oct. ...

Oscar Piastri on pole position for sprint race in Qatar as Max Verstappen closes on F1 title

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:23 GMT

LOSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Oscar Piastri took pole position in qualifying for the sprint race in Qatar later Saturday, with Max Verstappen on the verge of clinching his third consecutive Formula One title.Australian rookie Piastri beat his McLaren teammate Lando Norris by .082 seconds for first place, with Verstappen in third, .192 off the pace.Norris seemed to have the pace to beat Piastri on his last lap of the session but went wide on the last corner.Verstappen needs to finish at least sixth in the 19-lap sprint to ensure he wins the title. Otherwise, he will also be champion if his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez finishes outside the top three. Perez is set to start eighth for the sprint, continuing a run of underwhelming results in qualifying for the Mexican driver.The start of the “shootout” session — a shortened qualifying format — was delayed by 20 minutes and an extra 10-minute practice was added following concerns that the pointed “pyramid” kerbs used at the Losail circuit ...