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Dentist accused of poisoning wife’s protein shakes in court on murder charges in Colorado

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:42:02 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Investigators say a Colorado dentist accused of killing his wife researched how to poison her and get away with it while having an affair, searching online for answers to questions like “Is arsenic detectable in autopsy?”On Wednesday, prosecutors are set to present their evidence against James Craig to a judge to show that he should stand trial for first-degree murder in the death of Angela Craig in March.Police believe James Craig, 45, laced her pre-workout protein shakes with arsenic and cyanide, so he could pursue a relationship with another woman, according to court documents. He has yet to be asked to enter a plea to the charge.James Craig’s lawyer, David M. Beller, declined to comment on the allegations against his client.Angela Craig died after being taken off life support during her third trip to the hospital in March. She was married to her husband for 23 years and was the mother of six children, according to her obituary. As she languished in the ...

Anchor Brewing halting operations after 127 years citing faltering sales, tough economic conditions

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:42:02 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco’s 127-year-old Anchor Brewing Co. will shut down after years of declining sales, citing tough economic conditions. “We recognize the importance and historic significance of Anchor to San Francisco and to the craft brewing industry, but the impacts of the pandemic, inflation, especially in San Francisco, and a highly competitive market left the company with no option but to make this sad decision to cease operations,” spokesperson Sam Singer said in a written statement Wednesday. Anchor said that it made repeated efforts over the past year to find buyers for the brewery and its brands, but that it was unable to find one. The company said that it is still possible that a buyer will come forward as part of the liquidation process. Anchor recently announced that it would limit sales of its beers to California and that it would cut production of its Anchor Christmas Ale, a popular beer in many parts of the country, in an effort to cut costs.The company ...

Video of 11-year-old Texas boy looking for friends goes viral

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:42:02 GMT

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – It's a viral video with millions of views showing Shayden Walker ringing the doorbell of his neighbors Brennan and Angell Ray looking for friends after being bullied.This heartwarming moment started at the beginning of the month. Angell Ray said the reason they decided to post the video on TikTok was that people needed to see the moment and that it was not acceptable how Shayden was feeling. She also thought people would relate to him. Magic Factory manifesting gifts in children one bucket at a time "Honestly, we posted it to get, like some friends for him... We had no idea it would reach worldwide or nationwide, so the fact it's gone all over the world is crazy," said Angell Ray.Shortly after posting the video, the Rays started a GoFundMe for Shayden that at the time of closing raised nearly $40,000. "I made the GoFundMe and within the first hour, it was $2,000 and within the first five hours, it was $10,000. Before I could get off work, we had ...

Downtown Austin courthouse briefly evacuated Wednesday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:42:02 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for July 12, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — Those inside a courthouse in downtown Austin were briefly evacuated Wednesday morning.A KXAN employee working to pick up court documents said an employee told him to leave due to "an evacuation" shortly after 10 a.m. He, along with other members of the public, attorneys and judges, gathered outside the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center at 509 W. 11th Street.People were allowed to return around 10:20 a.m.KXAN has reached out for more information about what prompted the evacuation and will update this story when we receive a response.

How much money is Austin spending on homeless camp clean up?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:42:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On May 1, 2021, Austin voters approved Proposition B, making it a criminal offense for anyone to sit, lie down or camp in public areas. Since that time the city has been cleaning up and moving hundreds of camps across the city, but it comes at a cost.Many of the people experiencing homelessness usually just move to another area when they are forced out of a camp site, which means more clean ups in the future.KXAN requested a breakdown of each department involved in the clean ups and how much money the department has spent.There are three departments that sent over information: The Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation Department and Watershed Protection Department.The Parks and Recreation Department has spent $1,301,462 on homeless encampment clean up from 2021 to June 16, 2023. Drugs, homeless camps continue at east Austin Park The Public Works Department has spent $1,478,046.51 on underpass cleanup from May 2021 to May 2023.Watershed Protection has spent ...

Foxy Falafel in St. Anthony Park is closing

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:42:02 GMT

Foxy Falafel is closing.The food truck turned bricks-and-mortar, which opened in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood in 2012, has been slinging falafel, hummus, shawarma, kofta and more for more than a decade there, but owner Erica Strait announced via social media that it was time to hang it up.The announcement reads, in part:“With a bittersweet mix of nostalgia and gratitude, I announce the closing of Foxy Falafel after an incredible 13-year journey. It feels like just yesterday when I first opened at the farmers market, filled with dreams and aspirations.“Over the years, Foxy has been blessed with the most amazing customers and we are so grateful for each and every person. The memories shared at the farmers market, at the food trucks, and at the restaurant will forever be etched in my heart.“I want to express my deepest gratitude to our loyal staff, whose dedication and passion brought my culinary vision to life day after day. I am immensely grateful for the love and su...

Review: Cantus’ performance shows off impact of Weiser song cycle

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:42:02 GMT

New York-based composer Alex Weiser was named a 2020 Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for music following the release of his debut album, “and all the days were purple.” A performance of Weiser’s song cycle of the same title by the low-voice choral group Cantus illustrates why the work received such accolades. The composer has created music that encompasses the listener with deeply felt sound. These are songs that demand attention and wonder.Cantus performs the work this week in multiple locations, having opened the run last Tuesday at MacPhail Center for Music. Besides’ Weiser’s soul-filling work, the group performed a number of other works by Jewish composers, as well as “Kaddisch,” from “Deux mélodies hébraïques” (Two Hebrew Songs) by the non-religious French composer Maurice Ravel.Cantus opens the concert with a choral piece by composer William Goldstein, who draws on text used during Rosh Hashanah. The vocal ensemble maintains eye contact with each other as they weave through Go...

DEC: Wildness search and rescues in Essex County

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:42:02 GMT

KEENE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers responded to multiple wilderness rescues in Essex County. Two of the individuals had to be flown to local hospitals for treatment. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On the afternoon of July 8, Forest Rangers responded to and located an injured hiker on Cascade Mountain. The hiker sustained an unstable ankle injury. Rangers requested the assistance of New York State Police Aviation. The 38-year-old was successfully hoisted and taken to the hospital. Shortly after 1 p.m. on July 9, Forest Rangers were notified of a 13-year-old in anaphylactic shock on the Four Corners trail in the Eastern High Peaks. NYSP Aviation assistance was requested. The subject received an epinephrine injection from camp staff and was flown to the hospital. Rangers say the subject, who had not previously shown signs of a nut allergy, reacted to a granola bar. Long Lake ...

Participating restaurants announced for Troy Pig Out

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:42:02 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 16th annual Troy Pig Out is returning to downtown Troy. The event is set for Sunday, July 16 starting at noon. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Troy Pig Out pits restaurants against each other to see who has the best barbecue. Attendees can try samples from each eatery for $4 and vote on whose is the best. The public votes for the People’s Favorite BBQ and three local judges will decide who has the best barbecue in Troy.“This year the format of Pig Out is completely elevated. We opened up the event to the businesses of Troy, as well as vendors from outside Troy, to compete against each other for best of barbecue as people walk around the district trying $4 samples of BBQ food at each establishment,” said Olivia Clemente, executive director of the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District. New bar and restaurant opening in Milton Participating lineupTatu Tacos at 452 BroadwayMuddaddy Flats at 49...

Storms expected Wednesday evening, more rain Friday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:42:02 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - Starting Tuesday afternoon, it began to look more and more likely that Wednesday morning storms would stay just north of the St. Louis region, impacting northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. That means we are in store for a hot, more humid day with temperature highs in the mid 90s.  The cold front dropping south will bring strong to severe storms to the St. Louis region starting late Wednesday afternoon and continuing through the evening. Storms could produce large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Prime time is 5:00 p.m. to midnight, but some rain and storms could linger into the early hours of Thursday. We may get a break in the storm threat Thursday, as it will be partly cloudy and temp highs near 90. Thunderstorms are again likely Friday afternoon and night, with highs again near 90.