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St. Paul man gets 5-year prison term for gas station shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:24:31 GMT

A two-time convicted felon was sentenced to five years in prison for a shooting at a St. Paul gas station last year.Thaddeus Antoine Johnson, 40, was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a gun in connection with firing several gunshots at cars at the Holiday gas station at Rice Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Frogtown on Jan. 26, 2022.Thaddeus Antoine Johnson (Courtesy of the Ramsey County sheriff’s office)Johnson, of St. Paul, is barred from possessing a gun because of felony drug convictions from 2003 and 2012.Charges of intentional discharge of a firearm that endangers others and possession of stolen property were dismissed as part of a February plea agreement.According to the criminal complaint, Johnson and his friend pulled up to the gas station just after 7 p.m. Johnson got out and was walking toward the store when someone in a sport-utility vehicle turned into the lot and shot his friend.Johnson fired in the direction of two other vehicles at...

Minnesota Aurora’s Paola Then called up to Dominican national team

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:24:31 GMT

Minnesota Aurora defender Paola Then has been called up to the Dominican Republic Under-20 national team for the U20 Concacaf Championship from May 20-June 3.“Our team could not be more excited for Paola to represent her country and play at home for the U20 Concacaf Championship,” Aurora head coach Nicole Lukic said in a statement. “This is an exciting moment for all of us to see an Aurora player compete on a world stage.”Aurora, a second-year amateur club, opened preseason camp this week as it prepares for its season opener May 24 at TCO Stadium in Eagan.A player at Iowa Lakes Community College, Then is the first Aurora player from the Caribbean, but she had not yet reported to Aurora’s camp due to collegiate finals. The 19-year-old center back will go play in the continental tournament in her hometown of Santo Domingo, then join Aurora for the rest of the USL W League, which has a regular season that runs into early July.

New Stewart's proposed for Loudon Road in Latham

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:24:31 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Stewart's Shops has proposed a new store at 956 Loudon Road, the current location of the Sycamore Hotel. In a May 9 meeting, the concept plan was unanimously approved by the Town of Colonie Planning Board. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The proposed site also includes 2 Wellness Way, the former site of Nemith Car Wash and a part of 954 Loudon Road, which is a vacant lot. There are existing buildings for the motel and car wash, which are both proposed to be demolished.According to the site plans on the Town of Colonie website, the proposed Stewart's includes a one-story, 3,975 square foot mini-mart, 16 fueling positions, 40 parking spaces, and will eventually have electric vehicle charging stations. The shop will have about 15 employees and will be open from 4 a.m. to midnight daily. Once started, the entire project is expected to take three months to complete. New ramen, bubble tea shop opens in ...

Expert who determined cause of limo crash testifies in trial

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:24:31 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The criminal trial of Nauman Hussain continued May 12, 2023 with the prosecution calling Brian Chase, a vehicle forensics expert, to the stand. What you missed in the Schoharie Limo Crash trial Chase was hired by the New York State Police to conduct the vehicle autopsy and investigation into what caused the fatal crash on Oct. 6, 2018 through his company, Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Services and Consulting. Chase walked the jury through parts of his 83-page report, vehicle autopsy and analysis. His testimony highlighted flaws in parts of the limo's body, transmission and brakes that show a "lack of proper maintenance." Chase, through this report, determined the cause of the crash as catastrophic brake failure. He pointed to, what he called, a "considerable amount of rust" on parts of the rear brakes that he says can reduce the amount of friction and effectiveness when braking. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered righ...

These St. Louis Battlehawks have earned NFL camp invites

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:24:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The long-awaited return of the St. Louis Battlehawks proved largely successful, leading to a 7-3 record and XFL-leading average attendance of 35,000-plus fans. Despite these strides, the Battlehawks missed out on a playoff spot due to tiebreakers and will not compete for the XFL championship this weekend. However, many Battlehawks players are still being rewarded in a big way shortly after their season ended. Trending Story: Kirkwood High School’s yearbook raises concerns from others The XFL is designed to give a second chance to players who might not quite make the cut for an NFL roster, oftentimes promoting itself as a league of opportunity on social media. Players have a chance to prove their value, build on their skills and stay in shape with a similar grind to the NFL.Because of that, NFL teams have taken notice. Dozens of XFL athletes have earned invites to NFL camps ahead of the 2023 season. That includes a lengthy list of St. Louis Battlehawks players. The fol...

Broncos rookies Riley Moss, JL Skinner agree to contracts as minicamp begins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:24:31 GMT

As the Broncos’ newest members and hopefuls hit the field for a weekend rookie minicamp, more of the club’s draft picks are agreeing to contract terms.Third-round cornerback Riley Moss and sixth-round safety JL Skinner each agreed to their four-year rookie deals, a source confirmed to The Post on Friday morning. They join seventh-round interior offensive lineman Alex Forsyth in having that step in the process finalized.Denver’s top two picks — second-round receiver Marvin Mims, Jr. and third-round linebacker Drew Sanders — remain unsigned. Some players take longer than others to get their deals finalized, but long disputes have become rare since the rookie wage scale essentially standardized deals based on draft position.According to Over The Cap data, here’s what each of the Broncos’ five draft picks slot value looks like:Mims: Four years, $6.07 million ($1.41 million signing bonus)Sanders: Four years, $5.73 million ($1.17 million signing b...

Driver crashes into utility power box, knocking out electricity at homes in Wheat Ridge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:24:31 GMT

A red pickup truck hit a utility power box in Wheat Ridge early Friday and knocked out electricity for some residents.The driver was taken into custody by police for investigation of suspected driving under the influence of alcohol, according to Wheat Ridge police.Single vehicle suspected DUI collision. Truck struck large utility box on the side of the road, knocking out power from 4100 to 4900 Field St to Youngfield. Crews on scene now to restore power; driver in custody. pic.twitter.com/txfFmybLhI— Wheat Ridge Police (@WheatRidgePD) May 12, 2023The single-vehicle wreck happened after midnight, causing a large utility box to collapse into a field, knocking out electricity in homes from 4100 to 4900 Field Street near Youngfield, the police announced in a 2:21 a.m. Twitter post.Utility repair crews were working to restore power for the homes, expected by Friday morning.Related ArticlesColorado News | 4 killed in Teller County plane crash; victims identified

Police to provide update on Beverly Crest triple shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:24:31 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department on Friday will offer an update in the investigation into a shooting that claimed the lives of three women at a short-term rental in Beverly Crest.Friday's update is expected to begin at 9 a.m.The victims, Iyana Hutton, 33, from Chicago, Nenah Davis, 29, from Bolingbrook, Illinois, and Destiny Sims, 26, from Buckeye, Arizona, were killed while sitting in a car in the 2700 block of Ellison Drive on Jan. 28. 3 victims identified in Beverly Crest shooting; still no arrests While no arrests have been made, police last month served a search warrant in Beverly Hills. The suspected shooters were believed to be driving a blue four-door Tesla with damage to the right fender and no license plates, which was reportedly spotted in Beverly Hills.Police served a search warrant at an apartment building in the 8600 block of Wilshire Boulevard, which was vacant at the time of the search, though investigators searched the unit for any evidence left behind.

The top 5 lies men and women tell their partners

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:24:31 GMT

Lying to a partner is not healthy behavior for a relationship and can erode trust over time. While everyone’s experiences are unique, here are some of the most common lies men and women tell their partners:The Top 5 Lies Men Tell:“I’m fine.” – Men may say they’re okay or fine when they’re really not, particularly when they feel vulnerable or emotional.2. “I’m not looking at other women.” – Men may deny looking at or being attracted to other women to avoid conflict or jealousy in the relationship.3. “I’ve never cheated on anyone before.” – Men may lie about their sexual history or previous infidelities to avoid judgment or negative consequences.4. “I don’t watch porn.” – Men may lie about watching pornography to avoid conflict or embarrassment with their partner.5. “I’m not drunk.” – Men may downplay or lie about their alcohol consumption to avoid ...

The most common sex problems for men and women (and how to address them)

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:24:31 GMT

Sexual problems can affect both men and women, and they can be caused by a variety of physical, psychological, or emotional factors. Here are some of the most common sex problems experienced by men and women:The Most Common Sex Problems For Men:Erectile dysfunction: The inability to get or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.Premature ejaculation: Ejaculation that occurs too quickly during sexual activity, often before the man or his partner is ready.Low libido: A decreased interest in sex or a lack of sexual desire.Delayed ejaculation: Difficulty or inability to reach ejaculation during sexual activity.Painful intercourse: Pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse.The Most Common Sex Problems For Women:Low libido: A decreased interest in sex or a lack of sexual desire.Painful intercourse: Pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse.Vaginal dryness: Insufficient vaginal lubrication during sexual activity, leading to discomfort or pain.Difficulty reaching orgas...