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Person suffers serious injuries after rollover in Manor

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:55:45 GMT

MANOR, Texas (KXAN) -- One person suffered serious injuries after a rollover in Manor on Friday, Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media.At approximately 7:40 p.m., medics responded to the 15012 Fuchs Grove Road, which is near Austin Executive Airport in Manor.Medics said a person was pinned and extricated from the vehicle and was taken to St. David's Round Rock with serious injuries.No other information was available Friday.

High school football playoffs: Eden Prairie knocks out Lakeville North

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:55:45 GMT

With the top-two ranked teams in the state’s large-school class looking to end the other’s season, mistakes can be magnified.Such was the case for Lakeville North on Friday.A miscue deep in its own end resulted in Dominic Heim scoring twice in the second quarter, the Eagles had a lengthy second-half drive for a score, and Eden Prairie beat Lakeville North 21-3 in a Class 6A quarterfinal Friday at Spring Lake Park.“That’s a good football team. I don’t know what else to say,” said Lakeville North coach Brian Vossen.Next up for top-ranked Eden Prairie (11-0) is a state semifinal with Lake Conference foe Edina Nov. 17 in U.S. Bank Stadium. It’s a rematch from Week 2 when Eden Prairie beat Edina 36-14.Lakeville South, which rallied to beat East Ridge 35-34 Friday, meets Centennial in a Thursday Class 6A semifinal.The Eagles were at their best on a 16-play drive that chewed up more than 10 minutes and culminated in a 3-yard run from Jeremy Frederichs early in the fourth quarter for a game...

Men’s basketball: Gophers roll over Texas-San Antonio

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:55:45 GMT

With the ball in freshman guard Cam Christie’s hands in the closing seconds of the Gophers’ victory over the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners on Friday night at Williams Arena, the game’s outcome had long been decided, and the verdict was already in on Christie’s Gophers debut.But with this team sitting on 99 points, Christie didn’t really have much choice. He let go a 3-pointer that found the bottom of the net — his fourth 3 of the game — adding an exclamation point to the Gophers’ 102-76 victory.Christie, a 6-foot-6 guard from suburban Chicago, who missed the Gophers’ season-opening win over Bethune-Cookman due to illness, finished with 18 points and a big smile on his face.“I had an idea,”  Gophers coach Ben Johnson said with a smile when asked if he knew Christie was going to shoot. “To his credit, I also knew he wasn’t going to force it. So it was good that he kind of got it in the rhythm and the flow of what we are trying to do.“He didn’t just go and jack it. But, again, I think ...

Timberwolves down Spurs 117-110 for fifth straight win

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:55:45 GMT

Every game Minnesota plays early in the campaign adds to the evidence that this might just be a great team.The latest example came Friday, as the Timberwolves found another gear in the second half of their 117-110 victory in San Antonio.Minnesota got off to a slow start Friday, committing seven turnovers in the first quarter against the Spurs. But they still managed to lead by two at the break and pulled away in the third quarter thanks to a dominant defensive frame in which Minnesota held the Spurs to 9-for-27 shooting.Karl-Anthony Towns scored 13 points in the same frame as Minnesota opened up a 17-point advantage. Towns finished with 29 points and 12 rebounds in the contest.Friday marked Minnesota’s first in-season tournament game of the season. In the big picture, the win over San Antonio (3-6) was just another victory in the regular-season column. But it also is a victory for the Wolves in their pool-play record as they attempt to move out of their group and into the knoc...

High school football playoffs: Lakeville South outlasts East Ridge in 6A quarterfinal

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:55:45 GMT

The clock finally struck midnight on the East Ridge football team’s Cinderella postseason run. But it took until the final moments to make it happen.Lakeville South junior Jonah Shine scored on a 2-yard run with 2:25 to play, then the Cougars blocked what would have been a game-winning 42-yard field goal as time expired to beat the surprising Raptors 35-34 in a Class 6A state quarterfinal Friday night at St. Michael-Albertville High School.Lakeville South (10-1) advances to meet Centennial in a Cougars vs. Cougars matchup in the semifinals at 7 p.m. next Thursday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Centennial beat Rosemount 24-0 in the quarterfinals this past Thursday in Stillwater.East Ridge — which won as many games in the postseason as it did in the regular season (2) — finished its season 4-7 overall.The Raptors got on the board first, marching 60 yards in 12 plays to score on a 5-yard pass from Zolnosky to junior Kyle Frendt on a game-opening drive that ran over six minutes off t...

UAlbany hosts Lego challenge for elementary students

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:55:45 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The University at Albany's College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity hosted a free Lego challenge for kids in the Capital Region. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Kids at the event walked through different stations and engaged in various Lego challenges related to the theme of pets and animals. Among the challenges was a Sudoku puzzle, creating replicas of various models, or decoding a phrase using Legos. There was also trivia as well as other games and activities. A core theme of the event was showcasing the importance of diversity. The winners of the challenges walked away with balloons, prizes and snacks.

Skidmore College supporting coach after house fire

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:55:45 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Coach Joe Burke and his family lost everything in a fire last Sunday. As he is back on the basketball court with the Skidmore Thoroughbreds, the college is helping out with donations from their opening game.As head coach of the men's basketball program, Joe Burke is as decorated as they come. Since 2010, he’s led the Thoroughbreds to multiple conference championships and NCAA appearances. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "The community knows his son, the community knows Joe. I mean, this team has won so many games, so many championships, and everything through his tenure here," said Lexi Parker while working the game.The Burke family's home was located in the Northern Pines neighborhood of Wilton. The head coach still came out to lead his team for the first game of the season."The second anyone heard about what happened, they immediately were rallying behind him to see what they could do to help ...

Man killed in south St. Louis County road rage shooting, suspect charged

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:55:45 GMT

FENTON, Mo. - St. Louis County Police are investigating a fatal road rage incident that happened Friday at Highway 141 just south of Gravois Bluffs. The suspect is in police custody.  The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has charged Robert Mulkey, 53. of Crystal City, Missouri, with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting. Police were called to the scene just after 8 a.m. when drivers in the area called 911 to report a hazard on the road. When they arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries. St. Louis County Police say that he did not survive the shooting and has been declared deceased. What’s that smell? Behind Missouri’s foul fall odors Police say that the two men were involved in a road rage incident on northbound 141. They stopped their vehicles in the road and got into an argument. According to a probable cause statement obtained by FOX 2, the victim had flicked a ciga...

Taxpayer-funded vans fail to show up for Arnold woman's critical doctor visits

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:55:45 GMT

ARNOLD, Mo. - A patient with horrific medical troubles is struggling to get to the doctor, even though taxpayers are picking up the tab for transportation. Arnold resident Viva Schermesser lost both of her legs due to a medical concern earlier this year. She's in and out of the doctor's office all of the time for visits that are critical to her well-being. Adding insult to injury, it’s hard for Viva to even get to doctor's visits. The problem is, private vans that taxpayers fund to transport her to medical visits just aren’t showing up. Man killed in south St. Louis County road-rage shooting "They didn't just miss one or two transports," says her daughter Debra Gill. "My mom has been stood up for transportation 13 times [and] nine times in a row. She obviously needs to go to the doctor. She’ll call at 6 o'clock, as soon as they open, to make sure they’re going to be there, and they just stand her up and don’t ever show up."For Viva, it’s beyond disappointing. She's already got e...

Argument leads to deadly St. Louis County business shooting, charges filed

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:55:45 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An argument led to a deadly shooting Friday morning at a St. Louis County business. The suspect is now behind bars. Prosecutors have charged Nolan-Ryan Thomas, 31, with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the investigation. Officers from the North County Precinct responded to the shooting at around 11 a.m. in the 11600 block of West Florissant Avenue. Man killed in south St. Louis County road-rage shooting They discovered a man inside a business with a gunshot wound. Despite being sent to a nearby hospital, the man died of his injuries.According to a probable cause statement obtained by FOX 2, Thomas and the victim ended up in a verbal argument that allegedly led to Thomas punching the victim in the face and shooting him. Police chased a suspect, and then they were caught and taken into custody. Authorities have not yet released the victim's identity. The investigation is ongoing, and further information will be shared as it becomes available....