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Timberwolves use strong third quarter against Knicks to continue home dominance

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:25:52 GMT

Minnesota led New York by two at the break Monday in Minneapolis.Then came the third frame, when the Timberwolves dominated in the way the home crowd has become accustomed to seeing them do to opponents this season.Minnesota outscored the Knicks 35-19 in the frame, holding New York to just 6-for-23 shooting, to key its 117-100 victory to move to 6-0 at Target Center this fall.Minnesota has been one of the NBA’s better teams across the board this season. But, at home specifically, the Wolves appear to be an unstoppable force. Not only do they have impressive home victories over the likes of Boston and Denver, but they’ve also decimated a number of opponents on the Target Center floor.“Our fans have been great. So being able to play well in front of them, I think that builds a ton of momentum for us,” Wolves forward Kyle Anderson said Monday morning. “And I think the weather might play a little factor, too. Guys are a little cold when they come up here an...

Former Fargo man charged in Jan. 6 insurrection

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:25:52 GMT

A former Fargo man faces charges in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.Eric Zeis, 37, is a 2004 graduate of Fargo South High School who lives in Monument, Colo.According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Zeis was arrested on Monday, Nov. 13, in Denver.Eric Zeis, formerly of Fargo and marked with a blue oval, appears Jan. 6, 2021 inside the U.S. Capitol. Based on the surveillance video, the Department of Justice alleges Zeis entered the Capitol around 2:26 p.m. that day, just after rioters breached the rotunda doors. Contributed / U.S. Department of JusticeCharges against Zeis include knowingly entering a restricted building without lawful authority, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building, and obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder.Court documents indicate Zeis, another Colorado man and others drove together from Colorado to Washington, D.C., to attend then-President Donald Trump’s speech on Jan. 6.They traveled in a ...

DEC holds public hearing to initiate permit updates for Norlite

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:25:52 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On Monday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) held a public hearing concerning Norlite and its waste handling. And it was a divided hearing between those who support Norlite and those concerned about the environment. Anthony Luisi, Regional Director for DEC, said the update will bring the company’s permit up to date with changing regulations on a state level.“Specifically, a couple of years ago, and before, there were certain provisions under the regulations that allowed them to use the residues of hazardous waste under our regulations without any additional requirements.” Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Many residents support the additional requirements as long as the hazardous waste is not mixed into industrial products like cement for reuse.One resident asked, “If the toxic material is made into building products or installed and then demolished for removal, how many peo...

US government uses Albany airport for training exercise

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:25:52 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A unique airplane was spotted at Albany International Airport on Monday. The Boeing C-32A with United States of America markings was taking part in a training exercise. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! It's called "Touch and Goes" where the plane lands and then takes off again right away. Airport officials said the government uses Albany airport because it can accommodate large aircraft.

4 months after admitting killing, suspect considered for release

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:25:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A murder case, overturned on a technicality, continues to bring unexpected developments that could affect your public safety.It involves a man who was serving a life sentence for murder but suddenly got a plea deal because of a technicality at his trial. Former convict Darin Schmidt, 38, was just considered by a parole board for immediate release.“It shocked us. We weren’t ready for it at all,” said David Bewig Sr., father of the victim.David and Mary Bewig were numb after receiving a call that their son’s killer was being considered for release.“I was surprised that quick that he was up for parole,” Mary Bewig said.Their son, David Bewig Jr., a music promoter, was shot and killed while sitting in his car in St. Louis in 2016.Schmidt admitted killing Bewig Jr. this past July as part of an unusual plea deal.“He sat there, six or seven feet away from me, and said he shot my son in the head two times, and he got this plea bargain,” David Sr. said. Metro East rapper Mudd B...

FOX 2 reporter, photographer victims of pellet gun drive-by

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:25:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Security camera video shows suspects opening fire on a FOX 2 crew Monday afternoon with what appear to be pellet guns. Reporter Andy Banker was struck in the head but not seriously hurt.The attack happened around 12:45 p.m. on South Spring Avenue, near Chippewa Street.Banker and FOX 2 photographer Brian Ledford first heard rapid fire, then saw what appeared to be gel-blaster-style guns made for airsoft games. There were male teens firing pellets directly at Banker and Ledford from the front and rear passenger seats. Ledford was not struck.Missouri State Rep. Steve Butz, D-South St. Louis, knows the feeling of being hit with one of the pellets.“It did hurt; I was surprised!” he said. Metro East rapper Mudd Bughatti killed in Stan Musial Bridge shooting Butz was shot just below his eye in a similar incident a year and a half ago, as he was walking to his car from his house.“Just of all the sudden, I hear this, ‘ffft, ffft, fffft, fffft’ sound. I thought I got stung by a ...

Did St. Louis judicial system fail these victims? The growing concern with GPS ankle monitors

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:25:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Two defendants in two separate cases, both out of jail and wearing GPS ankle monitors, are accused of horrific crimes, leaving victim advocates questioning if there's an opportunity for change.Joshua Harris was murdered in his driveway last week in Clayton. Janae Edmondson lost both her legs when a car ran her over earlier this year. The two defendants at the center of these cases were both on ankle monitors at the time."There are folks out there committing these very violent crimes," ALIVE Executive Director Sarah Gramanzini said. "[They're] not being monitored."Gramanzini is not the only one with concerns.Crime Victim Center Director of Youth Services and Outreach Kat Cocivera said it leads to victims doubting the system."When's there's faulty monitoring or lack of monitoring, that creates an even bigger issue," Cocivera said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Brea...

Police claim intoxicated driver critically injures woman, 72

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:25:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Marcella Wilson, 72, was critically injured Saturday night. Investigators with the St. Louis County Police Department said an intoxicated driver pinned Wilson up against a car she was standing behind on Baron Drive in St. Louis County.Family members said Wilson was opening the trunk of a car to grab items for a baby shower.Otis Goff, 33, faces multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated and endangering the welfare of a child. Police said Goff was speeding, left the scene of the crash, and left a child of his behind at the scene. A second child suffered injuries from an airbag deploying, according to police.“I just pray that he reaches out and gets the help that he needs,” Tyrone Wilson, Marcella Wilson’s son, said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News ...

Judge to decide again if Missouri's voter ID is constitutional

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:25:52 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Missouri judge will get to decide again if voters will be required to show a photo ID to cast a ballot.Following a new law that passed in 2022, Missourians are required to show a valid government-issued photo ID to vote. While the state says no one has been denied a ballot, those challenging the requirement argue this is unconstitutional and makes it hard for some voters to cast a ballot."If the state of Missouri cared about the integrity of our elections, they would be working to ensure that the voices of all Missourians could be heard in the political process," director of the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition Denise Lieberman said.Missouri's voter ID law is no stranger to the court system. Photo ID requirements were ruled unconstitutional in 2006 and then again in 2020."It seems the government needs to be reminded that the fundamental right to vote and the right to equal protection of the laws are at the core of Missouri's constitution," Tom Bastian, dep...

‘We didn’t have any issues’ - Holiday-week travelers see no major issues at STL Airport

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:25:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The Transportation Security Administration predicted this holiday travel week as the busiest ever, but travelers said they are yet to run into major issues.It was a smooth travel day for Carey Musgraves and her daughter Sarah.“It was pretty straight-forward,” Carey said.Carey and her daughter were on a flight from Orlando.“I took a nice nap,” Sarah said. “It was pretty good.”TSA predicts about 75,000 travelers will pass through St. Louis Lambert International Airport checkpoints from Monday through Thanksgiving. Metro East rapper Mudd Bughatti killed in Stan Musial Bridge shooting “We did have trouble in Atlanta,” Auburn native Bonnie Jordan said.Jordan’s flight was on time, but a security checkpoint malfunction delayed her a few minutes.Robert Taylor and his family had spent the weekend in the Bahamas.“Here is really light compared to what we’ve been through,” Taylor said.Taylor added that where he saw the most crowds was on his connection flight from Orlando.“I am gl...