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Man gets 12-month sentence related to 2021 fatal crash in Taylor

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:15:53 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A man was convicted and sentenced for his role in a fatal crash that killed two people in Taylor in 2021, according to Williamson County court documents.Documents showed 29-year-old Dylan Wade Weise was convicted by a court July 24 after pleading guilty to criminal negligent homicide, which was a lesser offense. He was previously charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter related to the 2021 incident.Weise was sentenced to serve 12 months in state jail. His sentence could have been anywhere within the range of punishment from deferred probation to two years, according to court documents.Records showed he had a jail credit of 117 days toward his sentence. RELATED: Man charged with intoxication manslaughter after 2 killed in Taylor crash According to past coverage, the crash occurred Dec. 5, 2021, just before 7 p.m. at the intersection of North State Highway 95 and Chandler Road in Taylor.Officials said Weise failed to yield to the ri...

US loses to Sweden on penalty kicks in its earliest Women's World Cup exit ever

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:15:53 GMT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The United States played its best game of this Women's World Cup and it wasn't good enough to stop the two-time reigning champions from being eliminated in the round of 16.The Americans' bid to win an unprecedented third consecutive title ended Sunday on penalty kicks. Megan Rapinoe, Sophia Smith and Kelly O'Hara missed with kicks from the penalty spot before Lina Hurtig converted to clinch the shootout 5-4 as Sweden knocked the United States out of the World Cup after a scoreless draw in regulation and extra time. The Americans controlled the shootout until the trio of misses. It is the earliest exit in tournament history for the United States, four-time winners of the World Cup.“I mean, this is like a sick joke. For me personally, this is like dark comedy that I missed a penalty,” Rapinoe said as she blinked back tears. “This is the balance to the beautiful side of the game. I think it can be cruel.”U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher fruitlessly argued she h...

Denver weather: Cool with a chance of thunderstorms Sunday

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:15:53 GMT

Denver will see cool temperatures and potential afternoon thunderstorms Sunday, according to the National Weather Service at Boulder.The city’s temperatures will top out at about 76 degrees Sunday amid partly cloudy skies with some sun, according to the weather agency.The city will see an about 30% chance of afternoon thunderstorms, with the highest likelihood of storms coming after 3 p.m.Warmer weather will come with the work week, with high temperatures creeping into the mid-80s on Monday and slowly rising to reach the low 90s on Friday.

Denver police officer shoots, kills domestic violence suspect

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:15:53 GMT

A Denver police officer shot and killed a man suspected of domestic violence in south Denver Saturday evening, police said.The shooting happened in the 2300 block of W. Cedar Avenue just before 8 p.m. Saturday. Neighbors called 911 after seeing the man assaulting a woman and child in that area, police Chief Ron Thomas said. The woman was pushed out of her wheelchair, Thomas said, but was uninjured.When two officers responded, they arrived to find the woman on the ground outside and an upset man nearby, police alleged. Thomas said during a Saturday night news conference the man began “approaching the officers in a very aggressive manner,” and did not follow their orders to stop. One officer used a Taser on the man, but it did not stop the man’s advance.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Northglenn officer shoots armed man, police shooting investigation underway Crime and Public Safety | Armed woman dies in Westminster police shootin...

Angels vs. Dodgers: Same sport in same city with very different prices

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:15:53 GMT

Taking your family to the ballgame and buying them some hot dogs and sodas is a beloved summer pastime. Unfortunately, depending on the stadium, the price you pay may be a shame. MoneyGeek analyzed budget ticket options for the rest of the 2023 season, along with parking and concessions, to calculate how much it costs on average for a family of four to attend a game with all 30 MLB teams. Overall, the personal finance website found that an average trip to an MLB game for a family of four costs $140.  These are the best MLB ballparks, according to Yelp A family visiting the most expensive team on the list, the Los Angeles Dodgers would spend about $219, MoneyGeek found. If you’re looking to save a buck — or way more — you’ll need to go across the country to Miami, where a Marlins game will cost an average of $83. A combination of more affordable ticket, parking, and concession prices (four hot dogs, two beers, and two sodas) helped keep a game in Miami below $10...

Bay Area author's best-selling book comes to life in new movie

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:15:53 GMT

(KRON) -- A new film is capturing the attention of the Bay Area’s Asian American community. “Love in Taipei” is based on a New York Times best-selling novel that tells the story of a young American woman who finds love during an unexpected trip overseas to Taiwan.Author Abigail Hing Wen joins KRON4’s Stephanie Lin to share what it’s like to have her book turned into a film. The movie premieres exclusively on Paramount Plus on Thursday. Watch the full interview in the video player above.

Vallejo police say they won't respond to certain house calls

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:15:53 GMT

(KRON) -- Vallejo police say they won't be able to respond to certain house alarm calls due to the department's limited staffing. In addition, they say about 98 percent of house calls end up not being a real emergency. Police will continue to respond to manually-activated panic alarms and silent robbery alarms along with video alarms that show a crime occurring in real time, officials said. Richmond day spa under investigation for bacterial illness, Contra Costa Health says The department is also looking at response tactics to verified alarms which are when an eyewitness or an alarm company can verify the burglary. The idea will be brought up in a town hall meeting on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Vallejo Room located on Santa Clara Street.

Penguins acquire 3-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Erik Karlsson in a trade with the Sharks

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:15:53 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Erik Karlsson in a blockbuster trade with the San Jose Sharks that also includes the Montreal Canadiens.Pittsburgh traded a 2024 first-round pick, forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Jan Rutta to San Jose and goaltender Casey DeSmith, defenseman Jeff Petry, a 2025 second-round pick and prospect Nathan Legare to Montreal as part of the deal for the three-time Norris Trophy winner. Karlsson is the first defenseman to be traded fresh off winning the Norris as the NHL’s top defenseman since Doug Harvey in 1961. The 33-year-old Swede became the first player at the position to record 100 points in a season since Brian Leetch in 1991-92.“While it is always difficult to trade a player of the caliber of Erik Karlsson, this trade accomplishes several goals for our franchise,” Sharks general manager Mike Grier said. “It adds two forwards to our roster who have proven ability to produce offensively at the NHL level and solidifies ...

Libyan governing body’s vote to replace its head adds uncertainty to the country’s split politics

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:15:53 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — One of Libya’s top governing bodies elected a new head on Sunday, in a development that could further fracture the country already split between two rival administrations. Members of the Supreme Council of State, which is separate from both of the governments and is based in the capital of Tripoli, voted for Mohamed Takala to be the body’s new leader. Takala would take over from former head Khaled el-Meshri, a powerful figure who had been key in negotiations over the country’s election laws. Both the voting and count were live-streamed on local Libyan news channels. The final count was announced in favor of Takala, 67-62. The council did not immediately issue any statements on the outcome of the election. The introduction of a new leader at the helm of a key political institution could add more uncertainly to the country’s already deeply divided politics.The international community and the United Nations have repeatedly said that nationwide elect...

Anderson not playing, Ramírez in lineup as MLB sorts out discipline following wild brawl

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:15:53 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Tim Anderson is not in Chicago’s starting lineup Sunday and Cleveland’s José Ramírez is playing as Major League Baseball weighs likely discipline following a fight and wild brawl in Saturday night’s game.Anderson and Ramírez threw punches at second base, and the Guardians’ All-Star third baseman knocked down the White Sox shortstop with an overhand right to the chin. Anderson was dazed by the blow.Both players were ejected, along with Cleveland manager Terry Francona, third base coach Mike Sarbaugh, closer Emmanuel Clase and Chicago manager Pedro Grifol.Before Sunday’s series finale, Grifol said Anderson isn’t injured and this was a planned off day for the 30-year-old. Chicago also is resting Andrew Benintendi and Andrew Vaughn.“He’s OK,” Grifol said of Anderson. “He was going to get a day off today just like Bennie and Vaughn. It might not look that way, but it is what it is.”Grifol did not want to discuss specifics of the ...