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World champion cyclist Rohan Dennis pens apology letter to late Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins after he avoids jail over crash
A letter of apology penned by Rohan Dennis to his late wife Melissa Hoskins has emerged after Dennis avoided jail for his role in the car crash that tragically killed her. On Wednesday, Dennis was sentenced to one-year-and-four-months’ jail, to be wholly suspended, and was placed on a two-year good behavior bond. His license was disqualified for…
Read MoreHeroes, zeros of Game 6: Miles McBride finishes series in style
Heroes, zeros and more from the Knicks’ 119-81 series-clinching blowout win over the Celtics in Game 6 at Madison Square Garden on Friday night: Hero Karl-Anthony Towns came out as aggressive as he’s been all series and paced the Knicks early. He finished with 21 points along with 12 rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns is greeted by…
Read MoreTexas softball starts NCAA Regionals with win
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In their first game since losing 14-2 to Texas A&M in the SEC tournament, the Longhorns defeated Eastern Illinois by run rule 10-2 in the opening game of the NCAA regionals. On a scorching Friday afternoon, No. 6 Texas played host to Eastern Illinois with a lot to prove since being bounced…
Read MoreFlorida serial killer cheers Trump in his final words at execution
(The Hill) – An accused serial killer who was executed for murder in Florida on Thursday used his final words to express support for President Trump, after offering comfort to his family and his victims’ families. “President Trump, keep making America great. I’m ready to go,” Glen Rogers, 62, said just before he died by…
Read MoreAPD seeking public help finding suspect vehicle in northeast Austin hit-and-run
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is seeking public help to identify a suspect wanted in connection with a hit-and-run that happened in northeast Austin last week, per a news release from the agency. Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on May 8 around 1 p.m. in the 12300 block of Interstate 35 northbound,…
Read More'The Office' spinoff is coming, but when?
(NEXSTAR) — It’s been more than a decade since NBC’s “The Office” aired a new episode, and just over two decades since it came to U.S. televisions as a spin-off of a popular British show of the same name. While fans of “The Office” have hardly forgotten about the show – it remains one of…
Read MoreIs this the tornado that hit St. Louis?
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KTVI) — A tornado likely rolled through the City of St. Louis, Missouri on Friday afternoon, based on FOX 2 radar indications and preliminary analysis from the National Weather Service. New video appears to show what FOX 2 meteorologists believe to be the radar-detected tornado that moved through the city Friday afternoon.…
Read MoreTravis County sued by Texas over landfill
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Travis County is being sued by the state of Texas over 148-acre landfill off Highway 290. The lawsuit alleges Travis County violated multiple environmental laws since the site closed down in 1982. The accusations reference an investigative report done by the Texas Commission of Environmental Health Quality (TCEQ) in 2024. SIMILAR COVERAGE:…
Read MoreUS measles cases surpass 1K: CDC
(The Hill) — The number of measles cases in the U.S. has risen to over 1,000 cases, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday. As of May 15, a total of 1,024 cases were reported across 31 states amid the deadliest outbreak in years. Per the CDC,…
Read MoreKnicks trounce Celtics in Game 6 to make first East Conference Finals in 25 years
The Knicks didn’t leave anything to chance in Game 6. They thumped the Celtics, 119-81, in front of a home crowd at Madison Square Garden, taking full advantage of their second attempt to close out Boston and setting a date in the Eastern Conference Finals with the Pacers. Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York…
Read MorePHOTOS: Hail, storm damage reported in Central Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — After isolated severe storms made their way into Central Texas, just north of Austin, KXAN viewers began sending in photos and videos of hail, storm clouds and more. Central Texans who encountered the storms likely saw hail and damaging winds, according to KXAN’s First Warning Weather Team. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was…
Read MoreJulia Roberts Mourns Death of Beloved Dog Myrtle After 19 Years
Julia Roberts has said goodbye to a woman’s best friend. In a touching tribute, the Oscar winner announced the sad news that her beloved dog Myrtle has died after spending 19 years together. “Our Myrtle,” Julia wrote in a May 16 Instagram post alongside a picture of her furry friend sitting on a blanket outside.…
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