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Austin's Bienfait Yonyimiki impressing from Congo to Marines

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - When Bienfait Yonyimiki came to Austin, he knew only a couple of words of English."[My] first day in school, I remember I went home and I asked my mom, 'Why did we come here if it's going to be like this?'"MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersYonyimiki, or 'Fit' as he is known by his teammates, learned English in large part by reading books and using Google Translate. He also found a home on the soccer field."A kid like 'Fit', an African refugee with very little English, has become almost like a brother to these either native-born Americans or first-generation Hispanic students," said Northeast Early College Prep boys soccer coach Kyle Olson.Born in Congo, Yonyimiki moved to Burundi in East Africa when he was three years old. He recalls struggles in everyday life, saying things were far from easy growing up. Austin snaps long goalless streak; can’t get ove...

Amid quarreling, the Ramsey County Fair is canceled for a fourth year, its future uncertain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:43 GMT

At an impasse with the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, the independent nonprofit board that manages the Ramsey County Fair has announced there will be no fair this year, and future years could see the event move to another location, perhaps even outside the county.The Ramsey County Agricultural Society recently posted the cancellation announcement on its website, noting that Ramsey County will be the only one of Minnesota’s 87 counties without its own fair.“After working on an agreement with Ramsey County for more than three years, we cannot operate a fair under the conditions and demands from Ramsey County Commissioners,” reads the announcement. “It is very clear that they do not want a county fair. We are considering our options for the future. Possibly a new name and location. Possibly merging with another county fair.”There was no fair in 2020 or 2021 because of the pandemic, and a planned comeback in 2022 was derailed by contract talks that h...

Stephentown residents told to lookout for vehicle traveling in the area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:43 GMT

STEPHENTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office is advising residents of the Stephentown area to be on the lookout for a reported vehicle.Police said a white, four-door sedan was seen traveling around the Stephentown area on Tuesday. It has New York registration KNX 8087. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Reports claim the vehicle has stopped in front of residences, may be pulling into driveways, and appears to be taking pictures or video. Police do not believe the driver nor the vehicle have a legitimate reason for being in the area. Anyone who spots the vehicle is asked to call 911. Patrols are also in the area attempting to locate the vehicle.

Death toll rises as cleanup effort underway on Interstate 55 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:43 GMT

DIVERNON, Ill. - On Tuesday evening, the Illinois State Police confirmed the total number of fatalities from the major car pileup on Interstate 55 had grown to seven.The scene of the crash in Divernon, Illinois, reopened to traffic just before 6 p.m. An E-Environmental Solutions hazmat worker cleared lithium batteries from the scene of the crash."Certainly, dust storms happen, but it is not something that happens every day here in this part of Illinois,” said Brendan Kelly, director of the Illinois State Police. “This is a very serious and unusual circumstance."In total, 72 cars were involved in the crash, and 37 people were brought to area hospitals. Nathan Cormier was at the scene and tried to help other drivers. 6 deaths in Illinois dust storm, police need help identifying 2 victims “If I hadn't moved, I would have been creamed,” Cormier told WCIA. “I just went ahead and went from vehicle to vehicle to try to find people.”The Illinois State Police is still looking to confirm th...

Grieving mom alleges CAO ‘negligence’ in daughter’s murder case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Failed by the justice system, a mother in anguish speaks out for the first time about the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office.Johnetta Doss’ daughter was murdered in St. Louis right before graduating from Parkway West High School. Doss initially declined to speak when the circuit attorney’s office first dropped her daughter’s case in March.She’s now speaking out as she says she’s learned how the prosecutor’s office failures have possibly blown the chance of catching her daughter’s killer.Doss said she finds the strength to speak out, through her daughter Carieal. She wears her picture daily.“I said that I was going to purchase a machine for these shirts, because I wear them every day,” she said.Carieal robbed and shot in the head on a Franklin Avenue sidewalk in north St. Louis in April 2020, not far from where she lived. Doss said the case was quickly solved, with police handing over evidence to the circuit attorney’s office in June 2020. But she found out years later t...

St. Louis County bill that aims to ban pedestrians on the roads moves forward

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:43 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. - The St. Louis County Council has advanced a new bill aimed at restricting pedestrians from being on the roadways.Most of the council was in support except for two councilwomen who feared there were some flaws, including targeting the homeless, but Councilman Ernie Trakas fought back, saying this bill is designed to help everyone."The bill can best be described in two words. Public. Safety," Trakas said.At Tuesday’s meeting, the St. Louis County Council voted to move forward with a bill aimed at banning pedestrians from the roads. Trakas originally introduced the bill. 6 deaths in Illinois dust storm, police need help identifying 2 victims "It targets no one and, at the same time it excludes no one," he said. "Meaning it doesn’t mean if you're a firefighter with a boot, a boy scout or a newsboy, or a homeless person, we're worried about your safety on the roadways."Following a lawsuit in 2021 that gave panhandlers more rights on the road, drivers around St. Louis Cou...

Trash piles up at century-old cemetery surrounded by new subdivision

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:43 GMT

WINFIELD, Mo. – Far from the main road is a cemetery buried with history that keeps piling up with trash.Rebecca Brown has ancestors of all ages at Rybolt Cemetery in Lincoln County."As young as a year old and up," Brown said. "There's some adults 20 and 30 years old, and on up."She's been told around 40 to 50 people are laid to rest at Rybolt."I've been coming here since back in the ‘70s with my grandmother," Brown said.It's always been quiet, but over the years, Brown said it's turned into another kind of burial place."There's been everything dumped here. Ashes, metal pieces; we've picked up tons of trash," she said.From kid toys, tires, and even a new swing, Brown said headstones have even been knocked over. She questions who could do such a thing. 6 deaths in Illinois dust storm, police need help identifying 2 victims "People are just destroying it," Brown said.The rural cemetery isn't so secluded anymore. Dozens and dozens of homes have been built around the cemetery."It's ve...

Police investigate triple shooting in north St. Louis County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Police are investigating a triple shooting in north St. Louis County Tuesday night.The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of News Halls Ferry Road and Chambers. According to the police, one is dead, and two others are injured.The St. Louis Police Department is handling the investigation. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will give updates as more information becomes available.

Contact 2 reveals new allegations against Branson timeshare business

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:43 GMT

BRANSON, Mo. – Susan Mann was scouring her elderly parent’s financial records when she says she noticed large amounts of money missing from their bank account.“Digging deeper, I found out they purchased not one, not two, but three timeshares with Branson Nantucket,” she said.Nearly six years after closing on their first property at the resort, Mann alleges her parents were deceived by Branson’s Nantucket.“They thought they were signing paperwork to have that unit rented that they thought they originally purchased,” Mann said. “Now he’s 92, and she’s 84, and they completely took advantage of them. One with dementia, one can’t hear or walk.” 6 deaths in Illinois dust storm, police need help identifying 2 victims She shared letters with us her parents sent to management at Branson’s Nantucket. They detail confusion about loan payments and what they described as “extreme pressure to initial and sign documents.”Better Business Bureau Investigator Brian Edwards received similar consumer...

Cardinals fans honor memory of legendary broadcaster Mike Shannon  

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Cardinals fans entering Busch Stadium Tuesday were sharing some of their fondest memories of legendary broadcaster and World Series champion Mike Shannon.  The contest marked the team’s first home game since fans learned of the passing of the St. Louis native.“He had the redbird blood in him all the way,” said Dennis Vlasak, one of the fans attending Tuesday night’s game.  6 deaths in Illinois dust storm, police need help identifying 2 victims “He really did care for St. Louis and the area,” said Linda Howe, a Georgia resident who grew up listening to Shannon’s broadcasts. She attended Tuesday night’s game with her husband, Jeff. He fondly recalled listening to broadcasts involving Shannon and Hall of Fame broadcaster Jack Buck. “It was like you were there,” he said.  Trending: No standing, sitting or walking on roadways, St. Louis County bill says “Those guys would bring a game to you the way you feel every pitch, every hit, a...