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Pop-punk band Sum 41 breaking up after 27 years

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:25:16 GMT

(WTAJ) – Iconic early 2000s pop-punk band Sum 41 announced on Twitter that they will disband for good after their 2023 tour. The group said they are looking forward to releasing one last album, "Heaven :x: Hell," and going on tour to promote it before disbanding. The group, which formed in 1996, was a familiar sound to a whole generation, first on the radio and later on iPods with songs like "Fat Lip" or "In Too Deep.""Being in Sum 41 since 1996 brought us some of the best moments of our lives. We are forever grateful to our fans both old and new who have supported us in every way. It is hard to articulate the love and respect we have for all of you and we wanted you to hear this from us first," the band wrote on Twitter. Another solar storm may bring northern lights to US Wednesday, Thursday Sum 41 is gearing up to hit Europe in June before bringing their tour to the U.S. starting in August. They are touring with The Offspring and fellow 2000s pop-punk band Simple Plan. Fans can...

Sheriff's deputy attacked, killed by dog in Indianapolis while doing favor for a for friend

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:25:16 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) – An Indiana sheriff's deputy is dead and her son is in the hospital after they were attacked while dogsitting at their home in Indianapolis on Tuesday.Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were called around 8 p.m. to the city's east side, on reports of an aggressive animal. Upon arrival, IMPD said officers spoke with neighbors who said that a person had been attacked by an aggressive dog inside a nearby home. Officers attempted to get inside and eventually found a woman, on the ground and injured, inside an adjacent garage. Winner of Westminster dog show shares name with late rock icon IMPD Major Mike Leepper said officers attempted to get inside the garage but were cut off by an aggressive dog. Officers then had to "destroy" the dog, Leepper said.IEMS and Indianapolis fire crews were called to the scene for medical attention. The adult woman laying inside the garage was pronounced dead at the scene. She was later identified as 46-year...

WATCH: 5-foot gator found by robot in Florida stormwater pipe

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:25:16 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — While crews were inspecting a stormwater pipe in Florida, they found an unexpected visitor: A 5-foot-long gator.A stormwater crew in Oviedo, which is near Orlando, discovered the gator while investigating a series of potholes that appeared in the roadway on May 5.They sent a robot into a pipe to see if there were any anomalies under the roadway. That's when they came across the gator. ‘It’s hissing!’: Alligator surprises women floating down Florida lazy river Workers said they thought the gator was a toad at first. But when the alligator turned around, they saw its long tail. The crew said they decided to follow the gator through the pipes. They followed it for about 340 feet but the robot got stuck on a little indentation and the alligator meandered off."Just another reason not to go wandering down into the Stormwater pipes! Thank goodness our crews have a robot," officials said.

Hays CISD student suffers heart attack two days after birthday

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:25:16 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Hays CISD said one of its students is in the hospital after suffering a heart attack two days after turning 17 years old.According to her family, Lehman High School junior Riley Koenig went into cardiac arrest on April 15. She's been in the hospital ever since. RELATED COVERAGE: UT researchers create e-tattoo that could help detect heart disease They said she was home when it happened and that her older sister and brother were there to help perform CPR and call 911. Her family said because her siblings learned CPR while students at Lehman, they were able to jump into action.Her mother said she was diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy at Dell Children's Hospital, where she currently is in rehabilitation. This comes as more research shows heart attacks can happen at any age.Her family has a GoFundMe page to help with medical expenses. KXAN's Sarah Al-Shaikh will have more on this story. You can watch it on KXAN News at 5.

Albany man arrested for possessing child pornography

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:25:16 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On May 10, State Police arrested Buddy Blowers, 62, of Albany. He is charged with possessing a sexual performance of a child, a class E felony. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! An investigation, which stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, was conducted by Troop G Computer Crimes Unit, with support from the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce. The investigation led to Blowers being accused of possessing several images consistent with child sexual exploitation. Blowers was arrested at his home and transported to SP Latham for processing. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Albany City Court on May 15, and was released.

NYSP: Man arrested after alleged break-in in Queensbury

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:25:16 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Queensbury man was arrested after allegedly breaking into an apartment and brandishing a knife. New York State Police say the disturbance occurred around 12:03 a.m. on Sunday on Meadowbrook Road. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to police investigations, the suspect, Ian C. Baptiste, 48, was a resident of the apartment building. Baptiste forcibly entered another apartment without permission and brandished a knife. No one was injured.Baptiste was arrested for Burglary in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, and Menacing in the Second Degree. Baptiste was processed and transported to the Warren County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.

Savoca arraigned over hospital lockdown, mother's death

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:25:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Dino Savoca, 61, pleaded not guilty to grand jury charges in Albany County Court on Wednesday. The indictment alleges that Savoca intentionally caused the death of a hospitalized victim—his mother. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Savoca pleaded not guilty to:Second-degree murderSecond-degree criminal possession of a weaponFirst-degree attempted murderHe's accused of causing a standoff situation in March at Albany Medical Center Hospital. The indictment alleges that not only did he cause his mother's death, that he brought a loaded gun to the hospital, and tried to kill a police officer near Ahl Avenue in Colonie on March 27. Albany Med lockdown suspect accused of murdering his mother Savoca will next appear in court on June 13 and will stay in custody pending a bail application. Follow along with NEWS10 as this story continues to develop.

Gov. Parson opens application for St. Louis Circuit Attorney

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:25:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has officially launched an online application for anyone interested in becoming the next St. Louis Circuit Attorney. The new candidate would take over for outgoing circuit attorney Kim Gardner, who will step down on June 1 after months of calls, requests, and demands to resign.Before Gardner departs, Parson will appoint a circuit attorney to finish her term through next year. Parson said in a statement last week that he is committed to finding a candidate who represents the St. Louis community, values and public safety. Not one scheduled criminal trial began as new special assistant prosecutor is sworn in to help "We truly want the best person for the job who can restore law and order to our great City of St. Louis," said Parson. "The prosecutor we appoint has a real opportunity to make meaningful and lasting change that strengthens public safety. We encourage any qualified person who is committed to the rule of law and thinks they have what i...

St. Charles closes McNair Aquatic Facility

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:25:16 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - The St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department is closing the McNair Aquatic Facility, effective immediately.In a statement, the department said the water park had "major functionality and infrastructure issues," the latest of which was a "substantial leak" beneath the pool shell. That leak is capable of draining the entire 165,000-gallon pool in days unless the pool is continuously filled.The parks and rec department is soliciting ideas for the 2.5-acre area on its Facebook page. The next phase for the park will be announced later this year.

Affidavit: Slain men were shot from behind in Gunnison County

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:25:16 GMT

The man suspected of fatally shooting two others early Monday in rural Gunnison County reportedly told investigators he was afraid for his own safety, but later said “no” when directly asked if he’d shot the other two men.Zachary Baker, 27, is being held without bond in Gunnison County on suspicion of two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Estefan Coronado and Colin Williams. Formal charges are due May 16.Read more at the Montrose Press.