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Firearms expert applauds stiff sentence for Winnipeg ghost gun trafficker

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:19 GMT

A lifelong firearms expert is applauding the 12-year sentence passed down by a Manitoba judge to a man who pleaded guilty to trafficking partially 3D-printed “ghost guns.”David Brown, a registered firearms instructor, says there’s no legitimate reason for the untraceable firearms.“It’s about time that courts recognize the seriousness of what these people are doing,” said Brown.“The so-called ghost guns have one purpose and one purpose only and that purpose is to be sold to criminals.”Last week Blake Ellison-Crate pleaded guilty to 13 firearms offences, including manufacturing and transferring restricted firearms and possession of 3-D-printed firearm frames.His 12-year sentence is believed to be the longest in Canada for weapon offences tied to a 3D printer.At his arrest in July 2022, Insp. Elton Hall, who leads the WPS organized crime section, said these types of ghost guns are a growing issue in Winnipeg.“When you look at our statistics, it looks like right now, there’s a flood of ...

Cleanup begins after freight train derailment, fire in Maine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:19 GMT

SANDWICH ACADEMY GRANT TOWNSHIP, Maine (AP) — Canadian Pacific is leading cleanup and track repairs following a freight train derailment and fire in Maine, officials Sunday.Three rail workers were treated and released from a hospital after three locomotive engines and six train cars carrying lumber and electrical wiring went off the track Saturday in Somerset County, officials said.Canadian Pacific is leading cleanup, salvage and repair, working with state agencies and local fire and rescue, said Jim Britt from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Workers were removing derailed locomotives and rail cars, cleaning up crash debris and repairing the rail line. It was unclear how long the process would take.Some hazardous materials were on the train, officials said, but first responders determined they were not at risk of leaking or catching fire. There was no threat to public safety, officials said.People were urged to stay away as work continued.The derailme...

4 killed, 'multitude of injuries' in Alabama birthday party shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:19 GMT

DADEVILLE, Ala. (WRBL) - At least four people were killed Saturday night in a shooting at a celebration in Alabama, according to law enforcement.Witnesses said the shooting occurred at a 16th birthday party at Mahogany Masterpiece Dance Studio in downtown Dadeville. Sgt. Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said shots were fired at 10:34 p.m.Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing people running and screaming from the building.The total number of people shot was initially reported as more than 20. The State Bureau of Investigations, which confirmed the deaths Sunday morning, did not give an updated number of people injured. A spokesperson only said there were a "multitude of injuries" during a Sunday morning press conference, and described the investigation as a "long, complicated process." Does your state allow teachers to carry a gun? Pastor Ben Hayes, who serves as the chaplain for the Dadeville Police Department and for the local high school foo...

KXAN wins 6 Texas Broadcast News Awards, including Overall Excellence

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, the Texas Association of Broadcasters presented KXAN with six Texas Broadcast News Awards, with several KXAN team members recognized for their projects and achievements.In March, KXAN was announced as a winner in three categories, as well as named as a finalist in a few others.“The Texas Broadcast News Awards recognize outstanding local journalism produced by TAB Member Radio and TV stations serving local communities throughout the state,” TAB said. PREVIOUS: KXAN wins 3 Texas Broadcast News Awards, named finalist for Overall Excellence The awards were in the following Television categories:Public Affairs – Josh Hinkle and John ThomasInvestigative Report – Matt Grant, Dalton Huey, Chris Nelson and Josh HinkleCarole Kneeland Award – Matt Grant, Dalton Huey, Chris Nelson and Josh HinkleMultimedia/Digital Storytelling – Josh Hinkle, Kate Winkle, Haley Cihock and John ThomasPolitics/Election Coverage – Josh Hinkle, John Thomas, Jackie Kingston and Laney Va...

Business People: U.S. Bank announces key executive changes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:19 GMT

OF NOTEU.S. Bank, Minneapolis, announced the following executive leadership changes: Kate Quinn, vice chair and chief administrative officer, and Jim Kelligrew, vice chair of corporate and commercial banking, will be retiring June 30; Chief Financial Officer Terry Dolan will succeed Quinn in addition to his current responsibilities; John Stern will be promoted to senior executive vice president and head of finance; Vice Chair Gunjan Kedia will now oversee a combined wealth management, investment services, corporate and commercial banking organization, and executive vice presidents Reba Dominski and Stephen Philipson will join the company’s managing committeeENTERTAINMENTKaren L. Grandstrand has been elected to her first term on the Minnesota Orchestral Association’s board of directors. The association is the fundraising arm supporting the Minnesota Orchestra. Grandstrand is a shareholder at Fredrikson, a Minneapolis law firm, which announced her appointment.FINANCIAL SERVICESBremer ...

Hundreds hit the hardwood for Special Olympics tourney

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:19 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Over 100 athletes hit the hardwood at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Sunday morning, for a Special Olympics Super Regional showdown. The event was about much more than just basketball. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Matthew Graham is in his eighth year playing with the Troy Devil Dogs. His love for the sport is second only to his love for others. "I make lots of friends, and I love the competition," said Graham. With Sunday morning's event being free and open to the public, Graham made friends both on and off the court. "I have never seen such a strong student turnout at one of these events," said program director Danielle Armstrong. "So, everyone's really excited to be here today." Flags 4 Fallen honors Troy girl in Helderberg to Hudson Mindy Iaquinta, a small forward on the Adirondack Tigers, told NEWS10 it's great to play with people like Graham. "I love to play with my friends and my te...

Thunder move back into playoff position, walloping Worcester

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:19 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Adirondack Thunder's season will come down to the final game of the year after defeating the Worcester Railers on Saturday night in front of a sold out Cool Insuring Arena, 5-1. With the regulation victory, the Thunder can clinch a playoff spot with at least one point on Sunday at 3 p.m. against Worcester. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Adirondack scored twice in the first period to take a two-goal lead. Sebastian Vidmar blasted in a one-timer from the right circle to open the scoring at 8:31 of the first period. The goal was Vidmar’s 15th of the year with assists from Ryan Smith and Dajon Mingo and the Thunder took a 1-0 lead.After he was denied, Mingo cashed in to give the Thunder a 2-0 lead. Mingo took a pass from Shane Harper in the left circle and sent a wrist shot by the glove of goaltender Henrik Tikkanen. The goal was Mingo’s fourth of the year and first with the Thunder from Harpe...

FireWolves flustered by Lyle Thompson's Swarm

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:19 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Albany FireWolves (3-13) were defeated by the Georgia Swarm (8-8), 15-6, at the MVP Arena in Albany on Saturday evening. Georgia scored the game’s first five goals and were able to hold onto the lead for the duration of the contest.  Four different FireWolves players scored at least three points in the loss. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! After multiple empty trips by both sides to open the game, Georgia struck first as Adam Wiedemann scooped up the ball in transition and ran the floor for the goal.  With eight minutes to go in the period, the Swarm added another as Andrew Kew twisted his way in close.  After Georgia secured an offensive rebound, Kew was found open on the opposite side of the floor before bouncing in his second of the quarter.  Georgia kept the early momentum as Shayne Jackson found space in the center of the floor after catching a nifty pass from Kew to go up 4-0.  With under t...

Viral dad: Male bald eagle adopts rock, then eaglet

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:19 GMT

VALLEY PARK, Mo. (KTVI) – A 31-year-old bald eagle named Murphy at the World Bird Sanctuary in Missouri is going viral for his paternal instincts. He began incubating a rock a few weeks ago, which is not uncommon, according to sanctuary executive director Roger Holloway. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “It’s not out of the complete ordinary for an eagle if they don’t have an egg and they’re going through nesting behavior to try and incubate something," Holloway said, adding that spring is when eagles usually breed and show natural reproductive behavior. But just a week or so later, the rock Murphy was protecting was replaced with a real eaglet. “This spring, it coincided with us having a lone chick," Holloway said. Eaglet dies after EagleCam shows heavy winds blow nest from tree A couple of weeks ago, that eaglet was blown out of its nest in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Its sibling did not survive, but the eaglet, now known ...

Shooting at Alabama birthday party kills 4; “multitude” hurt

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:11:19 GMT

DADEVILLE, Ala. — Four people have been killed and multiple people injured during a shooting at a birthday party Saturday night in Dadeville, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said.The shooting happened at the birthday party around 10:30 p.m., Sgt. Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. There was no initial confirmation about what led to the shooting. It was not immediately known if a suspect was in custody.“There were four lives tragically lost in this incident and there’s been a multitude of injuries,” Burkett said during a news conference Sunday morning.The shootings rocked the small city of 3,200. Dadeville Chief Jonathan L. Floyd paused to regain his composure before speaking at the news conference.“What we’ve dealt with is something that no community should have to endure. I just ask for your patience. It’s going to be a long process, but I do earnestly solicit your prayers,” Floyd said.Pastor Ben Hayes, who serves as the chaplain for the Dadeville P...