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Ohio dad accused of executing sons pleads not guilty on 21 charges

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:53:46 GMT

BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — A grand jury has indicted an Ohio man accused of fatally shooting his three young sons on murder charges — charges he could face the death penalty for.Chad Doerman, 32, was indicted Thursday on 21 charges including of aggravated murder, kidnapping and assault for the June 15 deaths of his sons, according to Clermont County court records. ‘We were blindsided’: Residents opposing new I-71 interchange send letter to governor expressing frustration Clayton Doerman, 7, Hunter Doerman, 4, and Chase Doerman, 3, were all killed. Prosecutors say he admitted to planning the shooting, but at a Friday arraignment, Doerman entered a not-guilty plea.“This was the man that every day they woke up looking to for protection, love and guidance in all things,” Clermont County’s chief prosecutor of Municipal Court, David Gast, said at a previous hearing.“He was their world, he was their guardian and he executed them in cold blood," Gast said.The sheriff’s office said the...

San Diego County's famous rotating home for sale: 'Nothing else like it,' agent says

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:53:46 GMT

SAN DIEGO (KSWB) -- Why wake up to the same view every morning when you can keep things interesting? That question may have swept through the mind of the architect who imagined what's become known as San Diego County's famous rotating house. Views from the Coronado Bridge, downtown San Diego, the Pacific Ocean north to La Jolla, Mission Trails Park and even the Laguna Mountains -- that's what can be seen from inside this home that twirls atop Mount Helix in La Mesa, California. These San Diego areas are among most expensive metros for renters: study This luxurious cylinder home, which has a 5,100-square-foot rotating second-floor structure along with a stationary 2,100-square-foot first floor, rotates in either direction and can make a full spin at varying speeds that range from a few hours to less than an hour, Melvina Selfani, the home's realtor, explained. The home also has a first-floor garage with "turntables for two cars to turn 180 degrees so they never have to back out," s...

Austin airport to fast-track improvements following new passenger projections

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:53:46 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport announced it would be fast-tracking improvement projects with the Airport Expansion and Development Program.AUS said the airport was previously projected to reach 30 million annual passengers by 2037; however, it is now projected to reach that by 2027.The airport said many of the improvement projects were already underway, which were aimed at addressing the need for more capacity for record-breaking growth and building out new facilities and modern infrastructure to support future generations of travelers. The projects being fast-tracked included expanding the west side and TSA checkpoint improvements.AUS said it was expanding the Barbara Jordan Terminal through the Westside terminal expansion project to give more space and amenities to travelers by 2026.“The exp...

'Colors of Pride' returns for second year, focuses on healing and queer joy

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:53:46 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The "Colors of Pride" gathering returns for a second year this Saturday, and organizers say it will be a place for Austin's LGBTQ+ people of color (POC) to celebrate queer joy after a hostile legislative session. Pride Month 2023: Ways to celebrate in Central Texas The free event begins at noon and ends at 6 p.m. It will be held at the Branch Park Pavilion (Philomena St. and Aldrich St.), an ADA-compliant and air conditioned space.Many of last year's activities will return, said Colors of Pride organizer Anna Nguyen."Why mess with something that works?" Nguyen said. "[Last year] went amazingly well, everybody who showed up had a great time. We had nothing but amazing feedback about the event...we expect a much bigger turnout this year." 2022: Austin ‘Colors of Pride’ event focuses on LGBTQ+ People of Color this weekend One highlight is a panel discussion on "Queer Joy" as well, and consists of Ngyuen, Queer Black Women Alliance founder Arijah Rashid, Texas Freed...

ERCOT issues weather watch for June 25-30 due to forecasted high temperatures

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:53:46 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a weather watch from June 25-June 30 due to forecasted high temperatures, as well as anticipated higher electrical demand, the agency said on Twitter Friday.Furthermore, ERCOT said grid conditions are expected to be normal and can be monitored on the ERCOT website.ERCOT has several different Energy Emergency Alert levels, or EEAs. After Normal Grid Conditions, the levels are Conservation Alert level, then EEA 1, 2, and 3. Understanding ERCOT’s emergency alert levels Anyone who wants to sign up for grid condition notifications via the Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS) can visit the ERCOT website.

Texan diagnosed with malaria after working outdoors in Cameron County

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:53:46 GMT

CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A person living in south Texas recently got diagnosed with a rare mosquito-borne disease. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announced Friday someone who spent time working outdoors in Cameron County, which sits on the U.S.-Mexico border along the Gulf of Mexico, contracted malaria. State health experts are now working with local health departments on further tracking, according to DSHS. Second mosquito with West Nile Virus found, health leaders share prevention tips The agency shared that malaria is spread through mosquito bites and can cause death. Symptoms are similar to the flu, and include fever, shaking, chills, sweats, headache, body aches, nausea and vomiting. DSHS is now advising doctors to consider malaria diagnosis for patients who have fever or these other symptoms, as well as a history of getting bitten by mosquitoes in an area where malaria recently spread. According to DSHS, people can "get malaria from the bite of a...

Stillwater’s Main Street to be featured on ‘Good Morning America’

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:53:46 GMT

Stillwater’s Main Street will soon be getting some national exposure.On July 3, “Good Morning America” plans to broadcast live from Stillwater’s Main Street as part of its “Main Street USA” series this summer. Stillwater will be the first city highlighted in the weeklong series, which will profile “some of America’s most iconic main streets,” a spokesman for “Good Morning America” said.Alex Perez. a national correspondent for ABC News, will be broadcasting live from Stillwater for “Good Morning America” on July 3, 2023.(Courtesy of ABC)Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan won’t be making the trip, but ABC News correspondent Alex Perez will be broadcasting live. Perez, who has been with ABC since 2012, also appears regularly on “World News Tonight,” “Nightline” and “20/20.”“We’re really excited to host,” said Mayor Ted Kozlowski. “I like showing off our town. It’s a great chance to showcase downtown Stillwater. All of our busine...

Two arrested in White Creek on drug charges

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:53:46 GMT

WHITE CREEK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- State police announced they have arrested two people in White Creek on drug charges. Katie Whaley, 34, of Jackson, and Richard Bump, 35, of Bennington, are both facing multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On June 21 at 1:42 p.m., state police stopped a vehicle on State Route 22 in White Creek for vehicle and traffic law violations. The driver was identified as Whaley, and police determined she did not have a valid driver’s license.  Bump was identified as the passenger, and according to police, further investigation uncovered felony-weight narcotics and drug packaging inside the vehicle. Whaley and Bump were arrested and both were charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Man shot in the foot in Schenectady shooting Both parties were transported to SP Greenwich for processing. They wer...

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: June 19-23

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:53:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, June 19 through 23. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Ja Rule, Ashanti to perform at inaugural Taste of Toga festivalTaste of Toga features food from restaurants around Saratoga County. The festival also includes live music throughout the day. This year's headliners are Ja Rule and Ashanti.New Spanish restaurant opens in TroySabor Caribeño, an authentic Spanish restaurant, celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting on June 17. The eatery is located at 230 4th Street in Troy.Take a Bite starts July 5 in Glens FallsThis July into August, Wednesdays mean good eats in downtown Glens Falls. The Take a Bite food festival kicks off on Wednesday, July 5.Tavern owner looking to save the Albany EmpireTodd Shapiro, owner of the War Room T...

Less-qualified men re-hired by Colorado’s state court system instead of longtime female employees, lawsuit alleges

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:53:46 GMT

Two longtime female employees in Colorado’s court system were given fewer opportunities than their less-qualified and less-experienced male colleagues, according to a lawsuit the women filed Thursday.Both women, Danielle Stecco and Tracy Blea, were laid off in 2020 during a restructuring of the State Court Administrator’s Office. Employees were told they would have the opportunity to re-apply for positions and given priority, but the court administrators did not re-hire Stecco or Blea and instead hired less-qualified men.The courts also allowed a man who had been placed on administrative leave for inappropriate behavior to keep his job while Blea and Stecco — the most senior employees in the Information Technology Systems Division — lost theirs. Neither woman had any recent disciplinary history, the lawsuit states.“Plaintiffs both applied for other positions to continue working in (State Court Administrator’s Office), but did not even receive an interview, de...