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Body pulled from St. Croix River

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:37:36 GMT

Officers with the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office and Washington County Sheriff’s Office recovered a body from the swollen and swiftly moving St. Croix River on Wednesday morning.According to the Hudson Police Department, officials received a call around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday about a possible body in the river.No further information will be released until the medical examiner can make a positive identification of the body and the family has been notified, police said in a statement posted on the department’s Facebook page.Officers have been searching since Thursday for a teen who went missing after falling from a rock ledge into the St. Croix River at Interstate State Park in Taylors Falls, Minn.The Chisago County sheriff’s office identified the missing teen as DAndrea Sanvig, 18, of Luck, Wis.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Republican lawmakers vote to kill funding for Wisconsin’s largest conservation project Crime & Public Sa...

Extra COVID-19 booster now open to some high-risk Americans

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:37:36 GMT

By LAURAN NEERGAARD (AP Medical Writer)WASHINGTON (AP) — Older Americans and people with weak immune systems can get an extra COVID-19 booster dose this spring.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday signed off on a more flexible booster schedule for people who remain at the highest risk from COVID-19 — giving them the choice of a second “bivalent” Pfizer or Moderna booster, the most up-to-date formula.“Many in the population are experiencing vaccine fatigue but there is a subset who are eager to receive additional doses,” CDC’s Dr. Sara Oliver told an agency advisory panel that expressed support for the change.The move came a day after the Food and Drug Administration took steps to make coronavirus vaccinations simpler for everyone. From now on, anyone getting a Pfizer or Moderna dose — whether it’s a booster or their first-ever vaccination — will get an updated version rather than the outdated original...

Gophers spring football game Saturday moved indoors, not open to public

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:37:36 GMT

The Gophers’ spring football game at 11 a.m. Saturday has been moved to the team’s indoor practice facility and will no longer be open to the public.The U switched the location from Huntington Bank Stadium on Wednesday due to the construction on the scoreboards within the stadium and with the chance of poor weather on Saturday. The Gophers have moved most of their recent spring games indoors due to wintery weather.“It is unfortunate that we need to move the game indoors … but we wanted to do what was best for our fans and student-athletes,” head coach P.J. Fleck said in a statement.Fans can still follow the game on the Big Ten Network and on the Gopher Radio Network. The U will postpone the annual diaper drive and oar collection to a time during training camp this fall.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Gophers beat out heavy Big Ten competition for Esko safety Koi Perich College Sports | Women’s hockey: U.S. rallies past Canada to win world cham...

New Associate Judge on NYS Court of Appeals

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:37:36 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- The New York State Court of Appeals now has a new Associate Judge. The Senate confirmed Caitlin Halligan to the position after it was left vacant when Judge Rowan Wilson was promoted to Chief Judge.The confirmation took place after a hearing was held on Tuesday, where Halligan introduced herself and shared her experience in law which includes working with gun violence prevention groups, but that’s not all."Working alongside Manhattan DAs office to defend its subpoena of former President Trump‘s tax records—a case that for me was about the rule of law. And filing a brief on behalf of the Women’s Law Center and more than 60 other organizations, on behalf of the US women’s soccer team’s fight for equal pay," Halligan said of her career during her testimony.As an attorney, Halligan has argued many times before the Supreme Court as well as the New York State Court of Appeals. She took questions about her past cases during the hearing."In whatever capacity I repres...

Shots fired at Koeneman Park in Jennings, suspect on the run

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:37:36 GMT

JENNINGS, Mo. - A search is underway for a suspect accused of firing shots Wednesday afternoon at one north St. Louis County park. Police responded to Koeneman Park around 3:15 p.m. after a shot spotter alert was activated. Top Story: When and where to expect storms Thursday near St. Louis No injuries have been reported as of 4 p.m. Officers with the St. Louis County Police Department have responded to the scene and are "actively searching" for the suspect. No suspect information is available at this time. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Former prosecutor turned star witness says she won’t be silenced

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:37:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A former prosecutor in the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office could be the most important witness in the upcoming trial against Kim Gardner. There’s also an attempt to silence her, which is very much out in the open.Natalia Ogurkiewicz came forward during arguments about what the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office should have to turn over. Ogurkiewicz, a former violent crimes prosecutor, spoke out in court, essentially saying, “I’ll turn it over.” She immediately felt the heat.Outside the courtroom, Ogurkiewicz told the media, “This is an incredibly, incredibly uncomfortable exposed position for me to be in, but somebody has to do it in order for all of you to have all of the information that I feel that you need.”Ogurkiewicz spoke out after Tuesday’s four-plus hour hearing, as Gardner supporters sometimes shouted over her. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News ...

Adam Wainwright completes Springfield rehab start, treats prospects to dinner

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:37:36 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Adam Wainwright is one step closer to beginning his sendoff season after completing a rehab start Wednesday in Springfield. Wainwright stretched out to three innings and 59 pitches in his first rehab outing since an abrupt groin injury. He limited damage to just a two-run home runs and four hits. The 41-year-old also struck out three without issuing a walk, topping out if the mid-80s for pitch speed. Top Story: When and where to expect storms Thursday near St. Louis Wainwright had the chance to interact with fans and even sign some autographs prior to the start. A few thousand gathered to watch him at Hammons Field, where he last pitched on a rehab assignment in 2018. As tradition for some baseball veterans, Wainwright will treat Springfield prospects to a team dinner Wednesday. Chris Pinson, a sports reporter from Nexstar affiliate KOLR, shared several photos from the outing. He was also told Wainwright plans to order streak and lobster for the team. This seas...

Max Scherzer ejected for sticky stuff after umpire check

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:37:36 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Scherzer was ejected from the New York Mets' game at the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday after umpires did a customary check of his glove before the bottom of the fourth inning.Scherzer was furious when tossed by umpire Phil Cuzzi following the inspection of his glove and a lengthy conversation that included plate umpire Dan Bellino, the crew chief. The 38-year-old right-hander already had been told by umpires to change his glove before he took the mound one inning earlier in the bottom of the third.Scherzer yelled “It's rosin!” at Bellino and Cuzzi before his ejection.Mets manager Buck Showalter came out of the dugout for a lengthy discussion with the umpires while Scherzer reluctantly went to the dugout.The St. Louis native Scherzer pitched three scoreless innings of one-hit ball before his ejection from his fourth start of the season.

Gorman, Edman lift Cardinals to 14-5 win over D-backs

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:37:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Tommy Edman had a three-run homer with a career-best five RBIs, Nolan Gorman hit his first big league grand slam and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 14-5 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.Madison Bumgarner (0-3) was hit hard again, allowing seven runs, seven hits and four walks in three innings. The 33-year-old left-hander's ERA rose from 7.90 to 10.26 in four starts.St. Louis set a season high for runs, scoring three or more runs in four innings. RELATED - Adam Wainwright completes Springfield rehab start, treating prospects to dinner Edman was a single short of the cycle and reached base four times. His leadoff double started a three-run first that included RBI doubles by Dylan Carlson and Willson Contreras.Alek Thomas hit a two-run homer in the second, and Christian Walker's sacrifice fly tied the score in the third.Rookie Jordan Walker, who broke out of a 1-for-17 slide with a pair of hits, had go-ahead single in the third, and Edm...

Who murdered Diana Ault? Cold case opened after almost 30 years

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:37:36 GMT

Kansas City -- The cold case of Diana Ault was reopened in March of 2022. The FBI and the Independence, Missouri, Police Department made this decision after recent advancements in technology. FBI Kansas City Special Agent in Charge Charles Dayoub commented that the new technology may shed new light on the cold case and aid in its resolution.On January 31, 1994, the Independence Police Department investigated an abandoned 1980’s red Pontiac Grand Prix at the Church of the Nazarene in Independence, Missouri.The officers took note of a revolver, ammunition, and a spent round. The vehicle was later connected to Diana Ault. The officers arrived at Ault’s residence in the 19000 block of East 9th Street. Trending: Former prosecutor turned star witness says she won’t be silenced When they arrived, they heard a baby inside the home crying and found Ault on the floor of her home, covered in blood and suffering from a gunshot wound. Her two children were unharmed.At the time of her death, Au...