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Lance Armstrong's storage unit burglarized, over $100K in bikes stolen

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:54:43 GMT

Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN’s morning headlines for Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) – Two Austin men are accused of stealing more than $100,000 of high-end bicycles and parts from the storage unit of seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, according to arrest affidavits.Police allege Shaun Thompson, 36, and Ethan Harms, 33, burglarized Armstrong’s ExtraSpace Storage Unit sometime between Dec. 10 and 12 and took four Trek road racing bikes with clear markings identifying Armstrong as the owner. A silver and black Cannondale Super Six Evo racing bike and a Ventum GS-1 gravel racing bike were also taken, police said.Both men have been charged with theft of property between $30,000 and $150,000 – a third-degree felony, according to court records.Harms and Thompson are suspects in other storage units and apartment burglaries, according to the arrest affidavit. Police said they reviewed the storage unit’s surveillance footage and recognized the suspects from...

New road opens in east San Marcos, providing an alternative route to I-35

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:54:43 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Christmas came early for some Hays County drivers as a new route opened Wednesday in east San Marcos.The new FM 110 road, part of the East San Marcos Loop, begins slightly east of Interstate 35 and Yarrington Road and ends at SH 80. It has one lane in both directions,10-foot shoulders and a bridge over SH 21.FM 110, part of the East San Marcos Loop, begins slightly east of Interstate 35 and north of San Marcos at Yarrington Road and ends at SH 80 (Courtesy: Hays County Government X Account). The roadway was constructed to provide drivers with an alternative to the frequently congested I-35 and costs just over $39 million. The Texas Department of Transportation, Hays County and the City of San Marcos funded the project. Stakeholders broke ground in March 2022, and it's the final of three projects that complete the East San Marcos Loop.“There were many who doubted this project would ever be built,” Hays County Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe told KXAN at the ...

Pedestrian killed on Coon Rapids Boulevard identified

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:54:43 GMT

Authorities have identified a pedestrian fatally struck last week in Coon Rapids.According to the Anoka County sheriff’s office, rescuers were summoned to Coon Rapids Boulevard Northwest and 111th Avenue Northwest shortly after 8 p.m. Dec. 13, on a report of a motor vehicle-pedestrian collision.Investigators say Mary Katherine Kessler, 53, was crossing Coon Rapids Boulevard when she was struck by a westbound vehicle. Kessler then was struck again by a second westbound vehicle.Kessler, of Coon Rapids, was later declared dead at an area hospital.The men who were driving the vehicles were not injured and are cooperating with investigators, the sheriff’s office said.The incident remains under investigation by the Anoka County sheriff’s office, Coon Rapids police, Minnesota State Patrol and Anoka County medical examiners.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Proctor School District, family of former football player settle lawsuit over 2021 hazing incident Crim...

Copake man sentenced on child pornography charges

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:54:43 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Christopher Stickles, 35, was sentenced to seven years and one month in prison on child pornography charges. Stickles is also required to serve 15 years of post-release supervision and pay $6,000 in restitution to the two victims. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Stickles admitted that he downloaded image and video files containing child pornography from file-sharing websites. The offenses occurred between January 2021 and August 2022. He will also be required to register as a sex offender upon release from prison.

Halfmoon man accused of forcibly touching child

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:54:43 GMT

HALFMOON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Halfmoon man was arrested on Friday and is accused of forcibly touching a child under 17. Tommy Johnson, 49, is charged with forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, December 14, around 12:16 p.m., troopers received information that an adult man made inappropriate contact with a child under 17. According to New York State Police, an investigation found Johnson touched a child inappropriately while they were in Halfmoon in October.Johnson surrendered himself to Clifton Park State Police. He was arraigned at the Clifton Park Town Court and was released on his own recognizance.

Children's Museum to remain open over winter break

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:54:43 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Children's Museum at Saratoga is keeping its doors open for families over the holiday break. The museum will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and reopen on the 26th. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “School break is a perfect time to bring the little ones to the Children’s Museum,” said Sarah Smith, Executive Director of the Museum. “We’re simply inviting them to play–and the bonus is that they’ll be learning important social and educational skills as they’re doing it.”The museum will be open from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Families are invited to attend the Winter Wonderland education programs offered daily at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. The Winter Wonderland programs are free with admission. Additional programs offered throughout the week include:Beautiful SnowflakesSuited for children of all ages. Tuesday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Children will learn about snowflake...

Clothes with apparent blood on them found in Gloversville cemetery

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:54:43 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Gloversville Police Department is asking for the public's help in figuring out the origin of two pieces of clothes, covered in apparent blood, that were found in Prospect Hill Cemetery on S. Kingsboro Avenue in Gloversville. The clothes, based on brand and size, appear to belong to a young woman, according to Gloversville Police. Image via Gloversville PoliceImage via Gloversville Police Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Gloversville Police responded to Prospect Hill Cemetery on Monday around 3:47 p.m. for reports of clothes that had been found covered in apparent blood. A search of the area was conducted which yielded no new information. Another search of the area was conducted on Tuesday with additional K9 units, again yielding no new evidence. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Chris Pescetti at (518) 773-4513.

Two hurt after overnight St. Charles house fire

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:54:43 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Two people were hurt after they jumped from a second-story window as an intense fire overnight gutted their St. Charles home. On Wednesday morning, investigators think the flames may have started near a Christmas tree.On Hempstead Street in Newtown, St. Charles, close to North Canal Way, is where the fire destroyed the house. At this point, fire investigators say there does not appear to be anything suspicious about the fire. The cause will likely be an accidental fire of some sort.St. Charles Fire Chief George Sheets lives close to the location and, in fact, was the first on the scene. Sheets revealed that the call came in a little before 1:00 a.m.When he arrived, Sheets told FOX 2 that the three people who lived here were all already out of the house. Sheets explained that a husband and wife had to jump from a second-floor window while their adult son was in the basement and was able to get out on his own. Stolen car seen in Central West End belongs to ...

Applesauce products linked to five Missouri child lead poisoning cases

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:54:43 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri health officials have warned of five lead poisoning cases in children linked to applesauce products. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is urging residents to "immediately dispose" of several products as part of a FDA recall. The FDA has been investigating "elevated levels of lead" in certain applesauce products for several weeks and issued a recall on Nov. 9. According to the FDA and Missouri DHSS, the following applesauce products are part of the recall: WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches – including 3-packs.*WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches were sold nationally and are available through multiple retailers including Amazon, Dollar Tree and other online outlets.Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack.*Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack were sold at Schnucks and Eatwell Markets grocery stores.Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce pouches.*Weis-brand cinnamon ...

Are you using your headlights properly? Missouri law has guidelines on light usage

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:54:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Following the right rules when using your high beams is very important in Missouri, especially when traveling in bad weather. Following the law makes sure that drivers are polite on the road in all kinds of conditions.Drivers are encouraged to use their headlights in a way that doesn't shine straight into the eyes of the other driver when you're driving and another car is coming up behind you, or you're following them by 300 feet.“Whenever the driver of a vehicle approaches an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet or is within 300 feet to the rear of another vehicle traveling in the same direction, the driver shall use a distribution of light or composite beam so aimed that the glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of the other driver,” the law states.  All regular vehicles must have two approved headlights in the front, one on each side at the same level. Most motorcycles should have at least one lamp and no more than two. If a motorcycle has a sidecar or ot...