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Trump widens Texas lead in Republican primary poll, but loses ground in matchup vs. Biden

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:59:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Donald Trump has widened his lead among Republican presidential primary candidates in a new Texas poll, but has lost some ground in a hypothetical rematch against President Joe Biden.The former president enjoys a wide lead over party rivals, as the first-choice candidate for 65% of Republican voters in Texas, according to the poll by the University of Texas/Texas Politics Project. His share is up by three percentage points since October. Who’s running for president? Here’s a look at the candidates still in the race Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is in a very distant second place with 12%, down one point from October. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is up two points, to 9% in the latest poll.Vivek Ramaswamy and Chris Christie each gained one point since October.The poll of 552 registered voters who say they will vote in the Republican primary was conducted between Dec. 1 and Dec. 10.How do the Republican candidates fare against Biden?The poll also asked 1,200 regi...

Signing day tracker: Members of Gophers football’s 2024 recruiting class officially join

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:59:15 GMT

The Gophers football program started officially adding high school players to its 2024 recruiting class on Wednesday morning.Here’s who signed their national letters of intent and a little blurb about each player.RELATED: Breakdown of Gophers recruiting class: strength, weakness, sleeper and more6:05 a.m.: SAF — Zahir Rainer, Richmond, Va., 5-10 185The son of former NFL linebacker Wali Rainer had more than 30 scholarship offers, but picked the U over his father’s alma mater (Virginia) and other suitors.6:10 a.m.: CB — Samuel Madu, Bronx, N.Y., 6-1, 170Gophers cornerbacks coach Nick Monroe uses his East Coast connections to bring in a corner with good size.6:21 a.m.: DL — Jaylin Hicks, New Rochelle, N.Y. 6-3, 250Another New Yorker comes to Dinkytown after turning down in-state scholarship offer from Syracuse, as well as Penn State and other eastern programs.6:23 a.m.: RB — Ohifame Ijeboi, Philadelphia, 6-0, 190The speedy tailback joins over offers from Nebraska, Northwestern, Rutgers...

Damaged bridge leads to road closure in Mohawk

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:59:15 GMT

MOHAWK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, state highway 334 in Mohawk is closed to all traffic between Veeder Road and Commons Road due to a damaged bridge from a crash. It is unknown at that time when the roads will reopen. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The Department of Transportation is currently on the scene. Stick with NEWS10 as more information on the crash becomes available. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

Albany man who set victim on fire sentenced in court

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:59:15 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man who was convicted of attempted murder was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison with five years of post-release supervision. Houston Ketter III was arrested on November 13, 2022, after intentionally setting a woman on fire near Bradford and Robin Streets. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to the Albany County District Attorney's Office (ACDAO), he is also accused of attempting to cause serious physical injury to a second victim in a different case. The victim in this case released a statement, via the ACDAO.“What a feeling to be instantaneously on fire and screaming for someone, anyone, to solve it. It was solved. Officer Newlove’s existence, timing, heart, is a blessing… I permanently have a trach… I have no hair on the back of my head, I have third-degree burns on 30% of my body, I cannot realistically tell you how many surgeries, blood transfusions, days and nights of horror I’ve over...

1 person injured in St. Charles house fire

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:59:15 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Two people jumped from a second-story window after an intense fire overnight gutted their St. Charles home. On Wednesday morning, investigators think the flames may have started near a Christmas tree.On Hempstead Street in Newtown, St. Charles, close to North Canal Way, is where the fire destroyed the house. At this hour, fire investigators say there does not appear to be anything suspicious about the fire. The cause will likely be an accidental fire of some sort.St. Charles Fire Chief George Sheets lives close to the location and, in fact, was the first on the scene. Sheets revealed that the call came in a little before 1:00 a.m. Charges reduced for Bar:PM owner arrested after police crash When he arrived, Sheets told FOX 2 that the three people who lived here were all already out of the house. Sheets explained that a husband and wife had to jump from a second-floor window while their adult son was in the basement and was able to get out on his own.Autho...

I-70 in reopened after fiery crash involving tractor trailers

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:59:15 GMT

O'FALLON, Mo. - Interstate 70 was closed in both directions in O'Fallon, Missouri, late Tuesday afternoon due to a fiery crash involving two tractor trailers and a passenger vehicle.The crash happened in the eastbound lanes of I-70 at TR Hughes Boulevard. An exact time could not be immediately determined.Both tractor trailers caught fire, along with another vehicle. Firefighters and other first responders raced to the scene, and the fires were extinguished shortly after 6:50 p.m. Employees fend off attempted Starbucks robbery in St. Louis; two suspects arrested O'Fallon police closed all eastbound lanes at Highway K. Meanwhile, St. Peters police shut down the westbound lanes at Highway 79.The Missouri Department of Transportation's accident reconstruction team responded to determine the cause of the crash.Luckily, no one was seriously hurt. Officials are still investigating the cause of the crash. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

No carriage or walkthroughs at Winter Wonderland this year

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:59:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Winter Wonderland is back at Tilles Park in Ladue for its 38th year, but some changes are in place.St. Louis County Parks is not bringing back its carriage rides or walk nights. The only option to view the holiday lights is from your car. Charges reduced for Bar:PM owner arrested after police crash The company Winter Wonderland rented horse carriages from is no longer in business and the park is losing access to a nearby parking lot. That's where people could park before walking through the lights.

Holiday giving machines at West County Center

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:59:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - It's the season for giving and many cities are putting up holiday giving machines.One of them comes to St. Louis this Wednesday. It works like a vending machine, but instead you purchase something to support area charities. The items include food, water sources, blankets, hygiene kits, vaccines, and more. Employees fend off attempted Starbucks robbery in St. Louis; two suspects arrested Prices for each item range from $5 to $250. The St. Louis 'Light the World' giving machine will be at West County Center.Missouri Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will speak at the unveiling at 1:00 p.m.

Funeral today for former police chief Tom O'Connor

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:59:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The funeral is today for former Maryland Heights Police Chief Tom O'Connor.He died last week, at the age of 80. He served the department for 17 years, 12 of them as chief.   Charges reduced for Bar:PM owner arrested after police crash O'Connor was also a U.S. Marine. His son Ryan was shot in the line of duty in 2017 while working for the Arnold Police Department.The funeral is at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica in the Central West End. He'll be buried with full military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Police: 42-year-old woman missing since Monday

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:59:15 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - Ferguson police have issued an endangered person advisory for 42-year-old Latasha Lynch.She's 5'4, 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Police say she has schizophrenia and is off her medications. Employees fend off attempted Starbucks robbery in St. Louis; two suspects arrested She left her home on Harrison Avenue in Ferguson on Monday without her cellphone or personal property. She was last seen driving a blue 2014 Jeep Patriot with Missouri temporary tag, '071VG5.'If you see her, you are urged to call the Ferguson Police Department or 911. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.