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State of Texas: Amid border division, a push to build bridges

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:24 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Department of Justice announced Wednesday afternoon that it filed a lawsuit against Texas over its contentious new border security law, accusing the state of infringing on federal authority and empowering local police to unconstitutionally arrest suspected illegal immigrants.Last week, federal authorities threatened to sue to block Senate Bill 4 if Governor Greg Abbott did not assure them the state will not enforce the law by January 3.According to the complaint filed in an Austin federal court, the DOJ argues that "Texas’s Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) creates purported state immigration crimes for unlawful entry and unlawful reentry, permits state judges and magistrates to order the removal of noncitizens from the country, and mandates that state officials carry out those removal orders. But Texas cannot run its own immigration system. Its efforts, through SB 4, intrude on the federal government’s exclusive authority to regulate the entry and removal of noncitizens, ...

Gophers women’s hockey finishes two-game sweep of UConn with 3-1 victory

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:24 GMT

The Gophers women’s hockey team wrapped up the nonconference portion of its schedule on Saturday afternoon with a 3-1 victory over No. 11 Connecticut at Ridder Arena.Minnesota beat UConn 5-3 on Friday in the first game of the two-game series.The Gophers improved their record to 16-3-1.“A really good weekend for us,” Gophers head coach Brad Frost said. “Getting a sweep over a really good UConn team who is very good out east. They are really tough to play against, but I’m proud of our team for sticking with it.”Fifth-year defender Madeline Wethington opened the scoring for the Gophers just 2:48 into the game with her second goal of the weekend.The Gophers dominated the second period, adding two goals and outshooting the Huskies 17-7. Sophomore Josefin Bouveng and freshman Lauren O’Hara each added goals in the period.UConn got on the board in the third period to break up the shutout.Minnesota goaltender Skylar Vetter made 23 saves for her eighth victory of the season.The Gophers ...

01/06/2023: Snowstorm Video Update

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:24 GMT

The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Appleby:Good evening folks! Snow is underway! The forecast hasn't changed too much over the past few days as we are still expecting a widespread 6-10" snowfall, with locally higher and lower amounts thanks to our terrain. I also gave a quick look at another storm heading our way for Tuesday, this one featuring rain. The combination of rainfall and rapid snow melt is a big concern as of writing this.

St. Louis families embrace first snowfall of 2024 at popular parks

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The first weekend of the new year begins with snow around St. Louis. Much of the snowfall came Friday evening, and some still had an opportunity to enjoy the snow on Saturday. Christy Gaus and her husband took their two-month-old and one-year-old daughters out to Francis Park on Saturday morning to play in the snow. “It's a joy,” Gaus said. “We have our other little baby in a bucket seat down there, waiting for us to get down on the hill." Snow blankets St. Louis, more winter weather expected Meanwhile, 18-month-old Lane seemed to be having a blast sledding with her mom at Francis Park. “She's very stoic with the snow, but once she gets down the hill, she's cracking up.” Gaus said. “Once she gets some speed, she's laughing.” Over in Forest Park, siblings Remy, Dean, and Vincent wasted no time throwing snowballs at their dad, but it’s all in good fun. As they say, playing in the snow is a timeless bonding experience. Close Thanks for sign...

MLK state birthday celebration kicks off Saturday in St. Louis

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Saturday marked the kickoff for the statewide Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration.The event was held at Harris-Stowe State University. The celebration marks the beginning of events statewide to honor the civil rights leader.The federal holiday on January 15 will celebrate MLK's birthday. A special state commission is coordinating the activities. Snow blankets St. Louis, more winter weather expected "All the cities and towns of Missouri have representatives on this commission that plan programs honoring Dr. King and continuing his legacy," said Rev. Earl Nance with the commission. This is the 38th year of the celebration. Events are planned in celebration of MLK through February.

Balloons released in memory of St. Louis murder victim

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Family and friends gathered Saturday in memory of Kishela Wellington, a murder victim who died last month at the age of 20. They released balloons Saturday afternoon in Wellington's memory near Kingshighway Boulevard and Martin Luther King Drive in north St. Louis. Snow blankets St. Louis, more winter weather expected Investigators say Wellington was fatally shot and found near that intersection on Dec. 29, 2023. Police have not yet disclosed information about a potential suspect or motive in the shooting. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is handling the investigation.

Kiszla: Just lose, baby. If Broncos want best shot to make playoffs next season, winning in Las Vegas is bad idea

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:24 GMT

Just lose, baby.If Broncos coach Sean Payton is such a football genius, we need to know:Will Payton cut off his stubborn nose to spite his arrogant face?“We’re trying to win them all,” Payton insists. “We’re trying to win every game we’re playing.”As insufferable as Payton can be in victory, he’s even more miserable in defeat.But in their NFL season finale against duh hated Rai-duhs, the team that Dirty Al Davis built, your beloved Broncos should be of one mind and a single mantra:Just lose, baby.To earn the best first-round pick possible in the 2024 NFL draft, a team that absolutely needs to find a franchise quarterback, a legit No. 1 receiver or an elite cornerback to pair with Pat Surtain II, should be on a mission Sunday to extend its seven-game losing streak to the Raiders to eight games and finish with an 8-9 record.Payton doesn’t want to hear it. He’s competitive and proud by nature. I get it.“I think getting nine wins is important, and I think it’s important for our players ...

No. 5 CU Buffs women’s basketball seeks road sweep at Arizona State

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:24 GMT

TUCSON, Ariz. — Like many coaches, JR Payne harbors a few superstitions.One of them, common in the profession, is Payne’s habit of not looking ahead to the next opponent until her Colorado women’s basketball team has finished its business with the current opponent.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Men’s basketball: Eddie Lampkin familiar with CU Buffs’ rivalry against Arizona College Sports | AP Player of the Week: Jaylyn Sherrod of Colorado had career-high 34 points in win over Utah College Sports | Final Pac-12 opener a key battle as CU Buffs men’s basketball hosts UW College Sports | Former CU Buffs guard Dom Collier starting coaching career That holds true on the rare occasions the Buffaloes play three games in three days, as they did in the US Virgin Islands in November. And it holds true this weekend, as the fifth-ranked Buffs follow-up an often ugly but ultimately gritty 75-74 win at Arizona on Friday night ...

Bay Area temps could dip to freezing overnight after rain, heavy snowfall pound the Sierra Nevada

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:24 GMT

Rain showers blanketed the Bay Area on Saturday ahead of expected near-freezing overnight temperatures the rest of the weekend, as heavy snowfall pounded the Sierra Nevada mountains, prompting warnings against traveling to the area.A rain band passed through the Bay Area on Saturday afternoon, dropping moderate precipitation across the region, though precise estimates were not available by 3:30 p.m. No more rain was forecast through the weekend, though the cold front was expected to bring frigid temperatures to most of the region by nightfall, with lows dropping into the mid-to-low 30s across islands parts of the South Bay and East Bay and the high 30s and low 40s along the coast.In San Jose, Saturday’s overnight low was forecast to be around 32 degrees. Oakland’s low was expected to hit 38 degrees.The National Weather Service said a frost advisory was set to go into effect for the interior East Bay and South Bay between midnight Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday.A high-surf a...

Firefighters tackle a BMW on fire on I-680 in Walnut Creek

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:24 GMT

A BMW SUV that went up in flames Saturday afternoon on Interstate 680 in Walnut Creek shot smoke and sparks hundreds of feet up before responding firefighters were able to tackle the blaze.The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. on the Treat Boulevard off-ramp on northbound I-680. Traffic was slowed down to Highway 24.The engine appeared to be on fire and shooting sparks into the air, according to one witness. Firefighters arrived quickly and one person put out the fire. Smoke could be seen rising about 300 feet into the air.A Contra Costa County firefighter from Engine 1 attempts to extinguish a car fire on the Treat Blvd. off-ramp on northbound Interstate 680 in Walnut Creek, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Nobody was found inside or around the car, and the incident was turned over to the California Highway Patrol, said a spokesperson for the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. The California Highway Patrol did not respond...