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Legal observers 'widely expect' Trump to face gag order as part of criminal case, expert says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:10 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 3, 2023.(KXAN) — Former President Donald Trump may no longer be able to sound off about the criminal case against him in just a matter of hours or days.Acting New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan will likely issue a gag order in the criminal case, according to a former senior staffer in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, Duncan Levin.Now a private criminal defense attorney in New York, Levin said gag orders are relatively common there, and "widely expected" in the Trump case.Levin said a gag order could be issued as soon as Tuesday, before Trump's scheduled rally at Mar-a-Lago.A pedestrian walks by the entrance of the Mar-a-Lago club, Monday, April 3, 2023, in Palm Beach, Fla. Former President Donald Trump is expected to travel to New York to face charges related to hush money payments. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)Q&A on the possibility of a gag orderTom Miller: With the former president's a...

Central Health plans $90.5M medical complex for low-income, homeless healthcare services

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:10 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 3, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A proposed medical complex in northeast Austin could bring healthcare services closer to low-income patients and people experiencing homelessness, Central Health announced last week. The $90.5 million facility aims to fill healthcare gaps in northeast Austin with clinical, pharmacy, recovery and rehabilitation services. Central Health: 75% of Travis County families living along I-35 at, below poverty level Central Health's board approved issuing certificates of obligation last week to buy northeast Austin buildings for the new public medical complex. The approval authorizes the Travis County hospital district to issue debt for the project. Central Health said the new complex "will fill critical gaps in care." It will include: clinical spacepharmacy servicesa short-term detoxification center for substance-use and alcohol-use disorders50 respite care beds for people experiencing ho...

UMN President Joan Gabel to leave for Pittsburgh job after contentious fourth year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:10 GMT

President Joan Gabel is leaving the University of Minnesota to become chancellor at the University of Pittsburgh.“I am excited and filled with optimism when I think of leading this institution into its important next chapter – to taking leaps when needed, and incremental steps as necessary, to ensure that every step we take, however large or small, moves us forward,” Gabel said in Pitt’s announcement.She starts July 1.Gabel was the first woman to lead the University of Minnesota. She started in 2019.Gabel has been at the center of two controversies in the last year.In December, she accepted a $130,000 position on the board of Securian Financial, before giving up the post a month later following heavy criticism.Last July, the Board of Regents hired David McMillan – who chaired the board when Gabel was hired as president – as interim chancellor of the Duluth campus. Gabel said she played no role in the decision to hire McMillan, and when the board voted on the position, she complained...

Wild star Kirill Kaprizov starts skating on his own

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:10 GMT

After missing much of the past month, star Wild winter Kirill Kaprizov has taken a big step as he works to return to the lineup.He touched ice on his own for the first time over the weekend, then, on Monday morning, progressed to working with skating coach Andy Ness.It’s been a long time coming.“He’s been begging the trainers for the past couple of weeks,” Wild coach Dean Evason said with a laugh. “It’s the normal progression. He skated on his own and now he skates with Andy. We will evaluate today and decide what we do.”The next benchmark for Kaprizov in the recovery process is getting cleared to practice with the team. That could come as soon as Wednesday morning if everything goes according to plan.Asked what he hopes to hear regarding Kaprizov’s progress in the coming days, Evason smiled and responded, “That he’s ready to play.”It’s been nearly a month since Kaprizov suffered a lower-body injury in a March 8 win over th...

Hamline President Miller to retire after Islamophobia controversy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:10 GMT

Hamline University announced Monday that President Fayneese Miller will retire after the 2023-24 school year.Miller has been president since 2015.Fayneese Miller (Courtesy of Hamline University)Hamline’s full-time faculty in January urged Miller to resign over her administration’s handling of a Muslim student’s complaint about the use of ancient art depicting the Prophet Muhammad in an art history class.One Hamline administrator said it was “undeniably Islamophobic” for adjunct professor Erika Lopez Prater to have shown the art in class. Miller herself in a staff email said “respect for the observant Muslim students in that classroom should have superseded academic freedom.”Lopez Prater was not brought back for the spring semester, which led to widespread criticism from academics and free speech advocates. Lopez Prater now is suing the school for defamation and breach of contract.Miller later released a statement on the controversy, saying Hamline made ...

Stephentown man accused of rape

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:10 GMT

STEPHENTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Stephentown man was arrested and is accused of rape, as well as other sex crimes. Richard Fosby, 57, faces several charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday, around 12:23 a.m., police responded to a house in Stephentown for a report of sexual assault. Police ran an investigation, and shortly after, arrested Fosby at the location.Charges:First-degree rapeFirst-degree criminal sexual act (two counts)Third-degree assault Update on body found near Lions Park in Niskayuna Fosby was taken to Schodack State Police for processing. He was arraigned at the Stephentown Town Court and is held at the Rensselaer County Correctional Facility in lieu of $25,000 cash or a $100,000 bond.

Enjoy Kids Day at Peebles Island State Park!

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:10 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Make your way to Peebles Island State Park on April 15 for a fun day for kids of all ages! Kids Day will run from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, so keep an eye on the forecast and come prepared! Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! There will be nature craft stations, guided walks, a scavenger hunt, building a bluebird house, and more! There is a limited number of bluebird houses with a limit of 1 per family.The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There are no food or drinks available for purchase, so please plan accordingly. Questions can be directed to Susan at [email protected].

Best restaurants in Saugerties, according to Yelp

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:10 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (NEWS10) --  If you’re looking for a place to get some great food in Ulster County, you have quite a few options. These are the best restaurants around Saugerties, according to Yelp. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! 10. Stella's StationStella's Station is open seasonally and is opening for the 2023 season on April 10. You can view the menu on the restaurant's website.Rated 4 out of 5 (67 reviews)Price: $$Address: 150 Partition StreetTop review: "Awesome food, awesome atmosphere, great service, reasonable price. Greeted with a smile. All I can say is these things matter and have become a lost art. Stella's is a spot you're happy to go to." -- Shaun O.9. Rock Da CasbahYou can view the menu on the Rock Da Casbah Facebook page.Rated 4 out of 5 (103 reviews)Price: $$Address: 216 Main StreetTop review: "Really nice place!!! My grandma mother and I had a really nice meal here. I enjoyed my impossible burger quite a...

Update on body found near Lions Park in Niskayuna

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:10 GMT

NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Canajoharie Police Chief Bryan McFadden has given an update regarding the body found near Lions Park in Niskayuna. The body was found Saturday around 4:05 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to Chief McFadden, Niskayuna ice and water rescue responded to the Mohawk River in an airboat for reports of a body floating in the water. UF troopers from Princetown responded and noticed the body was wearing khaki pants and a green shirt. Another Canajoharie police officer at the scene took note of a tattoo on the hand of the body. Per chief McFadden, the clothing and hand tattoo appear to match those of Kevin White, who was first reported missing in January. Police say there are no signs of trauma observed at this time.

52-year-old dies after crash on Highway 100

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:10 GMT

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. - A Villa Ridge, Missouri, man died hours after being involved in a crash Sunday along Highway 100 in Franklin County. According to a report filed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly after 12:40 p.m. at Highway 100 and St. Johns Road, just east of Washington.Investigators say a 2003 Ford Windstar was traveling eastbound on the highway when the driver of a 2022 Jeep Wrangler, which had previously stopped on St. Johns at the intersection, failed to yield and struck the front of the Windstar. Top story: Timeline of severe weather near St. Louis Tuesday No one in the Wrangler was injured, state police said.The 26-year-old female driver of the Windstar suffered moderate injuries. A 32-year-old male passenger suffered serious injuries. Both were taken by ambulance to a local hospital.Another passenger in the Windstar, Jaren Nolen, was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital with serious injuries. Nolen was pronounced dead just before 5:30 p.m....