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Catholic youth camp drops plan to purchase Wilder Forest land

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:32 GMT

After working for more than a year to buy land and build a Catholic summer youth camp in northern Washington County, the Minnesota Catholic Youth Partnership has withdrawn its offer to purchase the 600-acre Wilder Forest.“Our decision was in response to difficulty obtaining local approvals for the camp based on the ongoing misinformation campaign being conducted by a small number of vocal opponents,” Tim Healy, the partnership’s president, said in a statement Monday afternoon.“This outcome is a shame – a true loss for the community, especially for those who want to see the Wilder property preserved and protected and, of course, for the kids,” he said. “Our hope was to have a place where young people, who are under tremendous mental stress, can get away from the noise of today’s world to better hear the quiet voice of God.”Partnership officials gave notice of the cancellation of the purchase offer on Aug. 31, said Michelle Morehouse, vice president of advancement for the Wilder...

Family, community members say they’re waiting for justice 7 months after St. Paul officer fatally shot 65-year-old

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:32 GMT

Instead of counting her father’s birthdays, the daughter of a 65-year-old man shot by a St. Paul police officer said Monday she’s now counting “the months, if not years, it will take to get justice.”Monday marked seven months since Yia Xiong died, and his family and community members are waiting for prosecutors to issue a charging decision; they want the officers involved to be charged. A spokesman for the Ramsey County attorney’s office said Monday that the case remains under review.The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, which investigated, said Xiong was holding a 16-inch knife when St. Paul officer Abdirahman Dahir shot him in the hallway outside his apartment near West Seventh Street.Xiong’s family has said the Hmong-American veteran was deaf in one ear as a result of his involvement in the Vietnam War. They also said he wasn’t a threat, and raised questions about why he was killed.Mai Tong Xiong, Yia Xiong’s daughter, cried as she spo...

Pennsylvania man missing in Albany County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple posted to social media about a man who has apparently gone missing in the area. He may be around Berne or New Scotland. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Apple alerted the community to be on the lookout for Wesley L. Knapp, 82, of Pennsylvania. Apple said Knapp was last heard from on a Sunday night phonecall to his wife back home.On that call, he said he was stuck in the mud, Apple said. The phone went dead after that call, and law enforcement have traced the phone to the Stage Road area in the town fo Berne. He never arrived at his destination in Clarksville. Hoosick Falls state of emergency lifted Knapp is reportedly driving a 2021 black Honda CRV whose license plate reads CSR4702.

Upon Further Review: Broncos left points on the board in critical red zone situation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:32 GMT

Throughout Russell Wilson’s somber news conference after Denver’s 17-16 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, he kept echoing that the team was one or two plays away from winning Sunday’s season opener.Yes, Denver’s penalties and defensive miscues down the stretch received most of the criticism. But the offense left points on the board, especially in a critical red zone situation early in the fourth quarter.With 10:19 to go in regulation, running back Samaje Perine bulldozed through the Raiders defense for a 12-yard run to Las Vegas’ 8-yard line. Suddenly, Denver stopped running the rock. Wilson’s pass tight end Adam Trautman was short of the goal line. His throw to wide receiver Brandon Johnson was broken up by Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo, who could’ve intercepted the pass.Wilson’s third pass attempt didn’t go anywhere, as he soared the ball out of bounds after getting pressured by Maxx Crosby. Denver settled for a 24-yard field goal from kicker Wil Lutz, extending its lead to 16-10 ...

Wildfire sparked Sunday near Montrose grows to 16 acres

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:32 GMT

An aerial view of the second Spring Creek fire burning southwest of Montrose. The fire was reported at 3:44 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, and has burned 16 acres as of Monday afternoon. (Photo via inciweb.gov)A new wildfire sparked in the Uncompahgre National Forest on Sunday afternoon near Montrose grew to 16 acres overnight, according to the U.S. Forest Service.The Spring Creek fire, which is different from a wildfire of the same name burning near Parachute, was first reported at approximately 3:44 p.m. Sunday in the forest 15 miles southwest of Montrose.No structures are threatened by the fire, though National Forest roads including Paradox Road and Spring Creek Trailhead Road are closed. Sections of the Spring Creek Trail, Paradox Trail and East Fork Dry Creek Trail are also closed.Crews working to suppress the fire include a helicopter, two bulldozers, two fire engines and two fire modules.Related ArticlesColorado News | I-70 reopened; McDonald Creek fire near Fruita ...

Bystanders intervene when man exposes himself on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:32 GMT

Visitors and workers along Hollywood’s bustling Walk of Fame were victimized by a man who exposed himself in public on Sunday.Video posted to Citizen shows the man standing with his pants down and his arms raised next to traffic, including a Metro bus, at Hollywood Boulevard and N. Highland Avenue, just footsteps from the famous Chinese Theatre and Dolby Theatre.First, one bystander pulls up the man's pants. A second video shows two people holding him down waiting for authorities to arrive.Video posted to Citizen shows a man standing with his pants down and his arms raised next to traffic, including a Metro bus, at Hollywood Boulevard and N. Highland Avenue, just footsteps from the Chinese Theatre and Dolby Theatre. Sept. 10, 2023. (CITIZEN)“Don’t ****ing move,” one Good Samaritan says. “There’s ****ing kids [and] you’re ****ing doing that?”Another bystander hurls a water bottle at the man, hitting him in the head.It was not immediately known if he was cited by police.Video shows by...

Brady Bunch house sells for $3.2 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:32 GMT

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia ... your home has a new owner.The Studio City property that served as the exterior for "The Brady Bunch" -- lovingly restored by HGTV to its '70s TV glory -- has sold for $3.2 million.That's $2.3 million less than the asking price of $5.5 million (which was, let's be honest, some pretty wishful thinking on HGTV's part).The Studio City home featured in the "The Brady Bunch" is officially headed to market following renovations by HGTV. (Photo courtesy: Anthony Barcelo)The new owner of Chez Brady is Tina Trahan, 53, who is described by the Wall Street Journal as "a historic home enthusiast" and is married to former HBO chief executive Chris Albrecht.She says no one will live in the Brady manse. Instead, the property will be used for fundraising and charity events."No one is going in there to make pork chops and applesauce in that kitchen," Trahan told the Journal. "Anything you might do to make the house livable would take away from what I consider artwork."...

Man in custody after allegedly assaulting victim, leading deputies on pursuit in Hesperia

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:32 GMT

A man who allegedly attacked a person with a knife was taken into custody after leading authorities on a pursuit in Hesperia over the weekend, officials said Monday.The assault was reported around 10:40 p.m. Saturday in the 18900 block of Live Oak Street, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.The victim and suspect were at a home when a verbal altercation turned physical. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Ruben Munoz, allegedly assaulted the victim with a knife and threatened to hurt witnesses, officials said.As responding deputies arrived at the scene, Munoz drove off. Despite efforts to stop him, the suspect led authorities on a chase for miles before his vehicle was disabled and he was taken into custody.Munoz was booked on suspicion of attempted murder, threatening crime with intent to terrorize and evading a peace officer with disregard of safety, officials said. The victim, described only as a 48-year-old man, was taken to a trauma center for his inj...

Disney to release a $1,500 movie box collection for 100th anniversary

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:32 GMT

Disney’s latest merchandise item to commemorate the company’s 100th anniversary will cost a pretty penny.The entertainment giant announced plans to release a Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection featuring 100 animated movies from Disney and Pixar, along with other collectibles. Disney reveals dates for expanded D23 fan event The price for the limited-edition item is $1,500, multiple media outlets reported.The box set, which includes three volumes, features films from Disney’s century long history in the movie-making business, ranging from classics like “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” to newer films like “Lightyear” and “Encanto.”Disney fans who purchase the box set will also receive a numbered certificate of authenticity, a collectible lithograph from Disney’s upcoming film “Wish,”  a collectible crystal Mickey ears hat with a Disney100 engraving and a booklet that contains digital codes for the films included in the set.The pages of the volume books will also include original...

Man fatally stabbed on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:32 GMT

A man was stabbed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame early Monday.The attack was reported just before 12:45 a.m., and when officers arrived to the scene at Hollywood Boulevard between Las Palmas and Cherokee avenues, they found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Footage from the scene showed multiple police vehicles, several of which were parked alongside the Vogue Multicultural Museum, formerly known as the Vogue Theatre.The man, who is believed to have been between 25 and 30 years old, was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds. Police said the suspected assailants are two men who drove off in a white BMW.While it's unknown what preceded the stabbing, police say they believe the attack was gang-related.This attack came one day after a man was shot while he was meditating on the Walk of Fame.Sofia Pop Perez contributed to this report.