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Rioter who attacked Capitol with tomahawk and threw makeshift weapons at police gets 7 years in prison

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:51:49 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas man who attacked the U.S. Capitol with a metal tomahawk — and is now the face of a website selling merchandise portraying jailed rioters as “political prisoners” — was sentenced Friday to seven years behind bars.Shane Jenkins, 46, tried to smash a Capitol window with his tomahawk during the Jan. 6, 2021, siege. He also repeatedly threw makeshift weapons at police officers, hurling a desk drawer, a flagpole, a metal walking stick and a wooden pole with a spear-like point. Cohen on Trump fraud trial: ‘There’s no way for him to escape this’ A website touts Jenkins as the founder of a group that seeks to “shed light on the January 6th defendants and the treatment they have faced from the government.” The website sells T-shirts, hoodies, hats, tote bags and other merchandise with Jan. 6-themed slogans, including “Free the J6 political prisoners” and “Want my vote? Help the J6ers.” Another shirt for sale features former President Donald Trump's mugshot over the...

Invasive stink bugs are back: What to do about them

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:51:49 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — While you may be enjoying some of the best features of fall — the changing leaves, pumpkin-spiced everything, cooler temperatures — you may also be dealing with an unwelcomed guest. The brown marmorated stink bug. Aptly named, the invasive stink bug has already been found in much of the U.S., and is now trying to find its way into homes nationwide before winter sets in. It has been here since first being discovered in Pennsylvania — much like another invasive species officials are asking people to kill — in the mid-1990s, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. As of 2021, the stink bug had been reported in every state but Alaska, South Dakota, and Wyoming.  Smelly, invasive stink bugs could get worse, study suggests Despite its wide reach, the bug has more severely impacted states along the east and west coasts, as well as into the Midwest. Central states, stretching from Montana and North Dakota south to New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana have ...

How much does it cost to tint car windows?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:51:49 GMT

(iSeeCars) -- Tinted windows aren’t just for aesthetics. They serve several functions that include blocking dangerous UV rays to protect passengers and reduce wear on the car’s interior materials, adding increased privacy, and keeping a car cool. What’s more is that the tinting film can act in the same manner as safety glass, keeping the window from spraying shards everywhere in the event of an accident. There are many types of window tint available, and with varying material types, the cost can vary widely. If any of the above benefits of window tinting have piqued your interest, here’s a look at what it costs to tint your car’s windows and what options are available.What is Car Window Tinting?Car window tinting is the procedure that adds a tinted transparent film or coating to the inside of a car’s windows. The thickness of the window tint and the material varies. If a window tint is too dark, it can hinder visibility, particularly at night. That’s why each state has different law...

Round Rock police look for missing shooting victim; suspect in custody

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:51:49 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Round Rock police are asking for help finding an aggravated assault victim whose car was found Friday. Police are looking for Cedar Park resident Shawn Joseph, 30, whose whereabouts are unknown, RRPD said. His car was found Friday in the Walmart parking lot on East Palm Valley Boulevard in Round Rock, according to RRPD. Officers found the car in response to a suspicious vehicle call and confirmed the car belonged to Joseph. RRPD said investigators believe Joseph was shot Thursday evening in the parking lot and taken from the scene by a suspect. Police said the suspect, 31-year-old Royce Loggins, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault in connection to the shooting of Joseph. Loggins is in the North Richland Hills Detention Center until he is extradited to Williamson County.RRPD said the suspect and victim knew each other, and this was an isolated incident. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Todd Spradlin at 512-671-2853.

City will apply for federal $10 million affordable housing grant

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:51:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The City of Austin Housing Department announced it is applying for $10 million in federal funds, which, if selected, will go towards implementing housing policy plans, improving housing strategies and producing more affordable housing. The city is applying for the funds through the Pathways Removing Obstacles (PRO) to Housing Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).“By offering this grant opportunity, HUD recognizes that communities across the U.S. are suffering from a lack of affordable housing and housing production isn’t meeting demand,” said Rosie Truelove, director for the Austin housing department, in a release. “Here in Austin, supply constraints are increasing housing costs, reducing affordability over the long term. Our proposed activities will integrate more funding for our equitable housing initiatives to create affordable units and stretch our efforts to affirmatively further fair housing,” she continued. The federa...

Wild extend Ryan Hartman for three years, $12 million

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:51:49 GMT

Wild general manager Bill Guerin all but promised he would extend the contract of center Ryan Hartman this fall, and it became official on Saturday when the team announced the sides agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract.The deal will begin paying the team’s No. 1 center $4 million a year starting next season and through 2026-27.Guerin has now extended the contracts of three key forwards whose deals were set to expire after this season. Mats Zuccarello (two years, $8.25 million) and Marcus Foligno (four years, $16 million) agreed to deals on Sept. 29.All three players approached Guerin separately about staying in Minnesota past this season.Hartman is playing on the last of a three-year extension paying him $1.7 million a year, a bargain considering his production and the role he plays between Zuccarello and young star Kirill Kaprizov. In 2021-22, Hartman had a career-high 34 goals and 65 points before cooling off last season with 15 goals and 37 points.“He’s a great player,” K...

The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 5: Rams’ Kupp ready to runneth over

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:51:49 GMT

UPDATE: 12:00 p.m. SaturdayIt has taken a while, but one of the biggest stars in the fantasy football universe is about to take flight again.Super Bowl LVI Most Valuable Player Cooper Kupp is expected to make his 2023 debut about 11 months after a season-ending ankle injury.The Los Angeles Rams will now have their top receiver to pair with the league’s top rookie, Puka Nacua. Should be fun for QB Matthew Stafford.Also expected to return Sunday is Indy RB Jonathan Taylor, who has been both injured and disgruntled. For at least this week he’ll be sharing the work with Zack Moss.Las Vegas QB Jimmy Garoppolo has been cleared from the concussion protocol and will play Sunday against the Packers. The opposite is true for 49ers RB Elijah Mitchell, who will miss the Sunday night showdown with Dallas.Giants RB Saquon Barkley is still a big question mark as they head to Miami, and Detroit WR Amon-Ra St Brown is considered very doubtful to take the field against Carolina.ORIGINAL POST: 11:06 a...

Albany Police investigating Providence Place shooting

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:51:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department announced they are investigating a shooting that took place early in the morning on October 7. The incident occurred on Providence Place. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday around 2:45 a.m., police responded to the area of Delaware Avenue and Providence Place following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 32-year-old man who had sustained a gunshot wound to his torso. The victim was treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel and transported to Albany Medical Center, where police say he is in stable condition. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and the suspect are known to each other, and at this time the shooting is believed to be an isolated incident, according to police. Law enforcement seize $37K in cash and drugs in Cohoes The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany...

Albany Police raise awareness on Domestic Violence with 5k Walk/Run

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:51:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Albany Police Department held its 9th Annual 5K Run and Walk for Domestic Violence Awareness. Every year, the event aims to raise funds to help victims of domestic violence, along with partnering with domestic violence agencies that help men, women, and children. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Noel Day was at the event with her kids for the first time. She was also there to support her son, who is an Albany police officer.“Definitely [here] to support the department and our son,” she said. “Since he’s been in the department for two years.”Hayden Day and his sister Ava were also there to support the cause.“It’s a great cause to support,” he said.“I think it’s very important to support and to raise awareness on domestic violence,” Ava Day said.Rebecca Ramos is one of the co-founders of the event and has been organizing the walk and run for nine ye...

Metro Call-A-Ride disrupted by cyber incident, weekend rides suspended

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:51:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A cyber incident that occurred earlier this week continues to affect computer networks related to Metro Call-A-Ride and phone systems. As a result, Call-A-Ride will not be providing rides this weekend.On October 7 and 8, Call-A-Ride is unable to use their phones, and the scheduling service for future trips is currently unavailable. MetroLink and MetroBus will continue to operate on their normal weekend schedules today and tomorrow. Ticket vending machines will only accept cash until further notice.The Bi-State Development IT team has detected an additional cybersecurity event early this morning and is working with their security partners to identify the next steps toward resolving the issue.This is a developing story, and FOX2 will provide updates as more information becomes available.