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Lawyer who spat on anti-racism protester in 2020 convicted

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:25 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A white lawyer was convicted for spitting on a Black high school student during a 2020 anti-racism march in a Milwaukee suburb.A jury reached the verdict Wednesday in the trial of Stephanie Rapkin, 67, of Shorewood, Wisconsin, finding her guilty of misdemeanor disorderly conduct.Rapkin faces sentencing for the misdemeanor charge later this week and is charged separately with a felony assault on a police officer who arrested her at her home the day after the spitting incident.In June of 2020, Rapkin showed up at the protest in Shorewood and parked her car in the street, blocking the anti-racism march that was one of thousands held around the U.S. in the wake of the murder of George Floyd by a police officer.When protesters approached her to urge her to move her car, video shows Rapkin spitting on Eric Lucas, then a 17-year-old junior at Shorewood High School. Lucas had helped organize and lead the march. According to the criminal complaint, Rapkin told an investigati...

Browns enter another NFL draft with needs, without top picks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:25 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — For the Cleveland Browns, being on the clock in this year’s NFL draft will again require extra patience.They’ll spend Day One on the sideline watching.Just as they did during the playoffs.After mortgaging their future in the controversial trade last year for quarterback Deshaun Watson, the Browns don’t have a first- or second-round pick. They aren’t scheduled to make their initial selection until the third round at No. 74, unless general manager Andrew Berry gets antsy and makes a move.It’s not an ideal situation for a team that underachieved last season, finishing 7-10 and last in the AFC North. But the Browns put themselves in this spot by banking on Watson, handing him $230 million guaranteed.Berry has been aggressive in past drafts, sliding up, dropping back and free-wheeling with Cleveland’s draft assets. But following a successful offseason in free agency devoted to filling numerous holes on defense, it’s more likely t...

Westamerica: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:25 GMT

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) on Thursday reported net income of $40.5 million in its first quarter.The bank, based in San Rafael, California, said it had earnings of $1.51 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.47 per share.The holding company for Westamerica Bank posted revenue of $80.2 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $79.7 million, which missed Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WABC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WABCSource

Jets have holes to fill in draft while they wait for Rodgers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:25 GMT

The New York Jets head into the NFL draft still anticipating Aaron Rodgers will be their quarterback this season.When a deal with the Green Bay Packers will finally be completed is anyone’s guess. And so is how much it will cost the Jets.New York currently holds the No. 13 overall selection and back-to-back picks — Nos. 42 and 43 — in the second round to lead off their draft. A trade for Rodgers before or during the draft could result in the Jets parting ways with at least one of those picks.Rodgers said during an appearance last month on “The Pat McAfee Show” on YouTube and Sirius XM his intention is to play for the Jets this season. Weeks of discussions, negotiations and lots of waiting have followed as the sides continue to work out the parameters of a deal.During an appearance on WFAN’s “Boomer and Gio Live” event earlier this month, New York general manager Joe Douglas fueled optimism for the Jets and their fans when he was asked by Boomer Esiason if Rodgers will, i...

20-year-old killed by rock thrown at car in Arvada

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:25 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Multiple law enforcement agencies are looking for the suspects who may be responsible for a string of crimes from Wednesday night that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old after she was struck and killed by a large rock while driving. The crimes occurred on Wednesday night starting at 10 p.m.According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, 20-year-old Alexa Bartell of Arvada was driving northbound near the 10600 block of Indiana Street. JCSO believes the suspects threw a large rock either from a vehicle or the side of the road at Bartell's car. Warning: Picking up folded money could be dangerous The rock allegedly hit Bartell, and she was killed. Moments before she was killed, Bartell was on the phone with a friend when the call went silent. JCSO said Bartell's friend tracked her address and found her dead inside her car that was off the roadway in a field. This was not the first instance of rocks being thrown at cars that night. According to...

This is the deadliest tornado in Colorado history

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- While parts of the Centennial State continue to see snow and wintry conditions, tornadoes have been popping up across the Midwest.Colorado’s tornado season is traditionally May through August, but we have had tornadoes from February to as late as October. Tornado alley is expanding — and scientists don’t know why Deadliest tornado in Colorado historyTo this day, the deadliest tornado in Colorado history was the August 10, 1924 tornado.The National Weather Service said the tornado developed near Thurman, which is about 110 miles east of Denver.The tornado hit a farm about 4 miles east-northeast of Thurman. There were 27 people at a gathering of the farm, which the NWS said was owned by Henry Kuhns. How safe is Denver when it comes to natural disasters? There were 10 people killed at the farm. Another person died four months later from injuries they received in the tornado. The NWS said that of the 11 people killed, nine of them were children.The tornado was estim...

Local artist, business owner to hold anti-gun violence fundraiser

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:25 GMT

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KDVR) — As youth gun violence has been in the spotlight, many teachers and parents have taken it upon themselves to speak out. Now, one local business owner is using his talents to pay it forward. Remembering those lost 24 years ago at Columbine High School Out of Step Clay is an art studio that was founded just a year ago. For their anniversary, the owner, Joshua Margolis, wanted to use his medium to send a message.   “The most important thing for me in this space is about creating a community that can support one another. That's huge. So when people come into the studio, they all want to learn how to work with clay, and I tell them that I don't care about clay. I care about creating a space where we can find commonalities, maybe with people that we normally wouldn't lead to develop and facilitate relationships, and then we can have a positive impact on our lives and the lives outside of these walls,” Margolis said. He teaches adult and kids clay molding works...

Brightline unveils new Orlando station, along with ticket prices

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:25 GMT

Brightline showed off its newest and most anticipated Orlando station and gave future passengers an idea of how much tickets will be. The Orlando station, located at Orlando International Airport (MCO), is the company’s sixth station.Hundreds were on hand Thursday morning for the official unveiling of what the company is calling the first intercity passenger rail station of its kind in the heart of an American airport.“Brightline’s Orlando Station sets a new benchmark for travel that establishes a seamless, convenient and comfortable experience built for today’s modern traveler,” said Patrick Goddard, President of Brightline, in a press release. “The station is packed with amenities for future guests and has an encompassing sense of arrival from the moment you enter. We’ve curated an experience well beyond time-savings and we can’t wait to welcome guests onboard.”Orlando ticket sales will launch in May for future dates, with one-way fares starting at $79 for SMART ...

Man believed to be connected in multiple crimes follows woman into Sunrise aparmtent

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:25 GMT

Ring camera footage from March 31 shows the unidentified man following a woman in broad daylight and entering her apartment in Sunrise. The woman, who had been running errands, proceeded to scream and made a lot of commotion, which lead the man to flee. According to neighbors, that man had been around the building before.Police said other crimes occurred around the same time by possibly the same man who exposed himself to people in the area.Sunrise police believe this man is responsible for several crimes in this area.If you have any information on this crime, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Under pressure: Austin seeks to soothe Ukraine, European allies after intel leak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:25 GMT

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faces a daunting task this week as he heads to Germany to host a meeting of international defense chiefs supporting Ukraine: convince Kyiv that U.S. confidence is unbroken after its secret doubts spilled into the open.Austin arrived in Europe on Tuesday less than two weeks after the leak of a trove of highly classified military plans rocked the Pentagon. Many of the documents were printouts of top secret slides developed by the Joint Staff to brief senior leaders on the situation in Ukraine. Some included detailed information about the West’s plans to send weapons to Kyiv; others contained sensitive information about America’s efforts to spy on its partners.During Friday’s meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, the defense secretary will need to show that the U.S. is confident in and committed to Ukraine, after the leaked documents appeared to show pessimistic assessments about Kyiv’s ability to win the war this year as wel...