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Congregation Beth Israel hosts congregation in new space nearly two years after arson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — "Just a battering of our soul," said former president of Congregation Beth Israel Laura Corman said of a 2021 fire that burned the synagogue. After using worship space at nearby St. Matthew's for nearly two years, the congregation is back at home - just one building over, and just in time for Yom Kippur. ORIGINAL STORY: Arson investigators respond to fire started outside central Austin synagogue "We weren’t able to gather in our home with our worship in our community," Corman said. "Our spaces have changed...but the elements, the essence of or worship hasn’t changed – just in a new space."  The sanctuary itself still has too much smoke damage to hold services there, so staff and clergy converted another building on the property into the new worship space. The original sanctuary - which still smells of smoke - is not usable, Corman said. (KXAN photo/Brianna Hollis)Congregtion Beth Israel converted a nearby gathering space into its new worship space. (KXAN photo/Bri...

Truck crash in central Illinois causes 5 deaths, 5 injuries and ammonia leak

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:42 GMT

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (AP) - Five people were killed and five were seriously injured after a truck overturned in central Illinois, causing a toxic substance to leak from its cargo and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of area residents, authorities said Saturday.A semitruck carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia toppled about 9:25 p.m. Friday night in Teutopolis, spilling more than half of its 7,500-gallon (28,390- liter) load, according to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.Effingham County Coroner Kim Rhodes said the five dead included three from the same family — one adult and two children under 12. The other two were adult motorists from out of state, Rhodes said. Additionally, five people were airlifted to area hospitals, their conditions unknown. Wainwright gets at-bat, huge ovation in series opener of grand sendoff Names of the victims were not released, nor would authorities discuss causes of death.Emergency crews worked overnight Saturday trying to control the plu...

Officer shoots man who opened fire, allegedly threatened family in south St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - An investigation is underway as police report an officer-involved shooting Saturday morning in south St. Louis. Police confirmed that shots were fired in the 3800 block of Shenandoah around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Officers from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reports responded to a call for a subject threatening family members with a gun. Police were initially told the subject was suffering from a severe mental health crisis. The subject reportedly made his way to the porch near officers and became extremely agitated. Investigators say he pulled out a gun and shot at an officer. One officer returned fire and ended up shooting the subject. He was sent to a hospital with critical injuries. No officers were injured in the shooting. Additional circumstances surrounding the shooting are not clear at this time. This is a developing story. FOX2 news crews are headed to the location. This post will be updated with more information as it comes into the newsroom.

Search underway for 'dangerous' prisoner who escaped Phelps County Jail

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:42 GMT

PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. – The Phelp County Sheriff's Office reported that two inmates escaped Saturday morning from the Phelps County Jail. One remains on the run, and one has since turned himself in. Inmates Steven Timothy Scott and Jonathan Eugene Schmidt O'Dell both managed to escape from the jail, with Scott later turning himself to authorities.O'Dell is described as a 33-year-old white male. He is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs approximately 200 lbs. At the time of his booking, he had brown hair, blue eyes, and a full beard; however, he may have shaved his beard to alter his appearance. He was last seen wearing a maroon-colored shirt bearing the Phelps County logo and brown slacks with a tan stripe. It's important to note that O'Dell should be considered dangerous and is currently detained on multiple weapons charges.According to a memo from the FBI, O'Dell is also facing federal charges and allegedly planned to travel to Texas to confront immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. A fede...

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations continue with performances, festivals and more 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:42 GMT

National Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing, and to celebrate, many festivities are taking place around the L.A. area this weekend.A special broadcast honoring Hispanic heritage hosted by KTLA 5's Pedro Rivera and Megan Telles will air on KTLA 5 Saturday night at 7 p.m.Los Angeles Libros is a fun, free and family-oriented event open to everyone at the L.A. Central Library in downtown Los Angeles. The festival offers entertainment for all ages, featuring bilingual and Spanish-language storytelling, performances, workshops and appearances by award-winning authors. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit the Los Angeles Libros Festival website. The Afro-Latino Culture Fest is a vibrant celebration of Afro-Latino culture, complete with live music, food, art and family activities. The event takes place at the Douglas F. Dollarhide Community Center in Compton. Entry is free, and KTLA 5’s very own Pedro Rivera will be the ...

Draymond Green out for start of training camp with ankle sprain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:42 GMT

Draymond Green has a sprained left ankle that could cost him the start of the Warriors’ season.The team confirmed the injury Saturday and is expected to provide a timetable for Green’s return on Monday when it opens training camp with Media Day.Initial reports are that Green, 33, could be out three-to-six weeks. The Warriors’ open the regular season Oct. 24 against the Phoenix Suns. Nine of their first 11 games are on the road, where they went 11-30 last season.Green signed a four-year, $100 million extension with the Warriors when free agency opened in June. He played 73 games last season, averaging 31.5 minutes per game with 6.8 assists, 7.2 rebounds and 8.5 points.The Warriors open their exhibition schedule Saturday against the Los Angeles. Green’s absence could open the door for Jonathan Kuminga to earn minutes in his place with the starters — which could include a combination of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Chris Paul, Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Loone...

Source: Draymond Green sprains ankle days before Dubs' training camp, out for weeks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:42 GMT

(KRON) -- Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green sprained his left ankle, a source told KRON4's Jason Dumas. Dumas, citing a source, tweeted Saturday that Green's recovery could be anywhere between three to six weeks.It is unknown at this time how and when Green, 33, suffered the injury. Gabe Kapler release first statement since being fired by Giants Last season, Green played 73 of 82 regular season games. In the offseason, the four-time All-Star signed a 4-year, $100 million contract with Golden State after opting out of his prior contract to become a free agent. The prior year, however, Green played only 46 games primarily due to a back injury that kept him out for two months. Despite missing nearly half the season, Green recovered in time for the playoffs to help the Warriors win the 2022 NBA Finals.The Warriors' training camp is set to begin on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Their first preseason game is on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Chase Center against the Los Angeles Lakers.More informat...

Prince George’s Co. man charged with murder in girlfriend’s shooting death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:42 GMT

Prince George’s County police charged a 43-year-old man with murder Thursday in the shooting death of his girlfriend.Police say officers responded to an apartment in the 200 block of Harry S. Truman Drive in the unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro around 4 p.m.There, they found Courtney Blacksher, 43, suffering gunshots wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.Seat Pleasant Police officers took Keith Maybin Jr. into custody a few hours later around 7:10 p.m. after he allegedly threatened two people with a gun in the 8600 block of Central Avenue. Those two people were unharmed, police say.Maybin is charged with first- and second-degree murder, assault and related charges.Police ask that anyone with information call Homicide Unit detectives at 301-516-2512.Source

Referees’ governing body admits ‘significant human error’ after Liverpool’s 2-1 loss at Tottenham

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:42 GMT

LONDON (AP) — The referees’ governing body in England admitted a “significant human error” after Luis Diaz had a goal ruled offside in Liverpool’s 2-1 loss at Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday.Diaz struck what he thought was an equalizer after Son Heung-min had opened the scoring in the Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) later admitted the mistake.“The goal by Luiz Diaz was disallowed for offside by the on-field team of match officials,” it said in a statement. “This was a clear and obvious factual error and should have resulted in the goal being awarded through VAR intervention, however, the VAR failed to intervene.”The PGMOL said it would conduct a full review into the matter.That does not help Liverpool after it missed the chance to move to the top of the table following Manchester City’s surprising 2-1 loss to Wolverhampton earlier Saturday.Joel Matip’s own-goal deep into stoppage time handed T...

Ray Davis rushes for career-high 280 yards and scores 4 TDs, Kentucky dominates No. 22 Florida 33-14

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:42 GMT

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Ray Davis rushed for a career-high 280 yards and scored four touchdowns, including three in the first half, as Kentucky overwhelmed No. 22 Florida 33-14 on Saturday.The Wildcats (5-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) turned a matchup considered critical toward establishing an East Division challenger behind top-ranked Georgia into a rout before halftime thanks to Davis’ dominant day. The Vanderbilt transfer established a career rushing best with 206 yards before the break alone in addition to scoring runs of 3 and 75 yards, the latter virtually untouched after bursting through a hole on the left side. Davis also charged hard for a 9-yard TD reception that made it 10-0, getting a little assist at the goal line from guard Eli Cox. He added 2-yard TD run early in the third quarter on the way to a 26-carry day for the third-highest single-game rushing total in program history and the first 200-yard effort since Chris Rodriguez Jr. had 207 against Missouri in Sept...