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Mrs. Texas is on a mission to end human trafficking as she competes for the national title

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:13:23 GMT

HOUSTON (KIAH) — She is a wife, mother and volunteer on a mission to save those caught up in human and sex trafficking. And she's doing all of this and more, with a new crown on her head.Lynne Dowell is the new Mrs. Texas 2023. This Houston-area woman entered Texas America's Most Beautiful Pageant, and she won. Now, she's using this platform to let people know that when you get married, life is just getting started, and that includes in pageantry too. She also wanted to be an example for her daughter that any dream you set for yourself, can be achieved.CW39's Sharron Melton sat down with Mrs. Texas to talk about her pageant journey, what inspires her to volunteer and help victims and survivors of human and sex trafficking, and what messages she wants to share with all women to inspire them to live their best life!

Albany man sentenced for attempted murder

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:13:23 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man has been sentenced for attempted murder, according to the Albany County District Attorney's Office. Demetries Smith, 35, faces 75 years to life in state prison. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Smith was convicted of all charges in a seven count indictment following a jury trial back in February. His charges included first-degree attempted murder, two counts of second-degree attempted murder, first-degree attempted robbery, and three counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. The indictment alleged that on October 6, 2021, Smith attempted to cause the death of a victim during an attempted robbery in the area of 32 North Swan Street in Albany. Smith, along with a co-defendant, was additionally accused of attempting to cause the death of a second person on October 13, 2021 in the area of 604 Livingston Avenue. Green Island man charged with assault Smith was also accused ...

Man beaten, carjacked in violent attack near St. Louis gas station

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:13:23 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One man is hospitalized after he was beaten and carjacked in a violent attack Friday evening near a St. Louis gas station.The attack happened around 8 p.m. Friday near the intersection of South Broadway and Osceola Street in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. Police say a 61-year-old man is hospitalized after several lacerations to his head, but his exact condition was not disclosed. Mayor’s driveway: Expired plates and dealer tags The attack unfolded as the victim went to pick up his girlfriend from a gas station. Before that, three suspects had reportedly been asking his girlfriend for money, but she declined. When the victim arrived, one man snatched his car keys and attempted to get away. The victim then tackled that suspect and the two were engaged in a struggle on the ground. As that unfolded, a gun fell out of the suspect's pants, and it was retrieved by a female suspect. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. ...

Authorities respond to report of fatal fall in Grays and Torreys Peak area

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:13:23 GMT

Emergency crews in Clear Creek County responded Saturday to a report of a fatal rock climbing fall.The incident response is in the area of Grays and Torreys Peak, a pair of popular Colorado 14ers off the Interstate 70 mountain corridor southwest of Silver Plume.Alpine Rescue, Flight for Life, Clear Creek County Advocates and the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office are working to incident, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.The coordinated response effort may cause traffic delays and temporary road closures near the Loveland Ski area.

WATCH: Warriors’ Steph Curry gets hole-in-one at Tahoe celebrity golf tournament

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:13:23 GMT

It seemed like it would be hard for Steph Curry to top leading the annual Lake Tahoe celebrity golf tournament after the first day on Friday.But on Saturday, he created an even greater highlight: a hole-in-one.Playing at the American Century Championship, Curry one-bounced a shot in at the seventh hole at Edgewood Golf Course for what he said was his second-ever hole-in-one.STEPH CURRY HOLE-IN-ONE! The first EVER on the 152-yard 7th at the @ACChampionship!: @NBC & @peacock pic.twitter.com/ViCuoOcFPA— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) July 15, 2023Curry celebrated the shot by throwing his hat off and running with his arms in the air all the way down the 152-yard hole to the pin. In a quick interview with NBC, an out-of-breath Curry made note that the run to the pin is “a lot longer than 90 feet” for a basketball court.“I am so excited right now, that is crazy,” Curry said. “I’ll be out of breath for the rest of the day, but for good reason though.”It’s the first-ever hole-in-one on t...

Teen dies in Brentwood shooting after attempted armed robbery

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:13:23 GMT

(KRON) -- An attempted armed robbery resulted in a fatal shooting in a Brentwood neighborhood on Friday night, according to the Brentwood Police Department. Video: Toppled tree injures six people in Santa Rosa park Police say a group of people were leaving a residence on Chili Court when two suspects (a 17-year-old Antioch boy and a 20-year-old man from Walnut Creek) attempted to rob one of them using a gun. The victim, a 21-year-old from Antioch, was also armed with a gun, and the three began shooting at each other. The shooting occurred on Marjoram Drive, and the 17-year-old suspect and 21-year-old victim were both struck by gunfire. The 20-year-old suspect was not injured in the shooting. A total of three firearms were found at the scene. The teenage suspect was taken to an area hospital where he lated died of his injuries, police confirmed to KRON4. The 21-year-old victim sustained non-life threatening injuries. All names are currently being withheld Fatal crash on Highway...

VIDEO: Napa hit-and-run crash sends pedestrians running for safety

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:13:23 GMT

(KRON) -- Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run accident that left multiple people injured and sent pedestrians running on July 8, the Napa Police Department said. Six people injured after tree topples over at Santa Rosa park Surveillance video of the incident shows a white SUV traveling east on First Street, through the intersection at Main Street. As the white SUV passes through the intersection, a black sedan traveling north down Main Street drives around two cars stopped at the red light. Then the sedan breezes through the red light and is t-boned on the driver's side by the SUV. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW The two vehicles spun towards the building where Napa Palisades Saloon is located, and coll...

Six people injured after large tree topples over in Santa Rosa park

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:13:23 GMT

(KRON) -- Six people were injured after a large tree toppled over at a park in Santa Rosa, according to the Santa Rosa Fire Department. VIDEO: Encampment fire sparks on Hwy 101 Fire crews were called to Spring Lake Park at 10:46 a.m. after learning that a tree had come down in the area. One fire engine, one rescue team and one Battalion Chief arrived at the scene with five separate ambulances. SRFD says one person suffered "major" injuries in the incident. One person suffered moderate injuries and four others were treated for minor injuries at the scene. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Video from the scene shows several picnic tables in between large trees. A toppled tree is visible in the background, with police safety tape around the area.

Rome E-Prix temporarily halted after multi-car crash at high speed

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:13:23 GMT

ROME (AP) — A high-speed multi-car crash saw a Formula E race temporarily halted on Saturday.The Rome E-Prix was red flagged on lap nine after numerous cars were involved in the incident which started when Sam Bird lost control of his Jaguar through a turn and hit a barrier, bouncing back onto the track. Bird’s car was then hit by the Envision of Sebastien Buemi and the Maserati of Edoardo Mortara, who were powerless to avoid the British driver.Antonio Felix da Costa, Lucas di Grassi and Robin Frijns also hit debris and had to abandon the race.The race was immediately halted and the drivers received swift medical attention. They were all able to extract themselves from their respective cars and walk away without serious injury.Mitch Evans went on to win the race when it resumed after a lengthy delay.___AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

PGA Tour rookie Trevor Cone shoots 63 to take the lead in the rainy Barbasol Championship

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:13:23 GMT

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) — PGA Tour rookie Trevor Cone shot a 9-under 63 on Saturday at rainy Keene Trace to take the third-round lead in the Barbasol Championship.Cone had a 17-under 199 total for a one-stroke advantage over Lucas Glover and Vincent Norrman in the event co-sanctioned by the European tour.Cone had a bogey-free round, with the tee times moved up because of the rain.“We thought the greens might be a tad softer, but early on it wasn’t really raining hard enough for anything to change,” Cone said. “We got to probably 15 and it kind of started deluging, so the greens got a little softer.”The 30-year-old former Virginia Tech player was 5 under after eight holes.“Just got rolling,” Cone said. “Just played smart, fairways, greens, not get too aggressive. Just hoped the putter came alive and today it did. Hopefully, it continues tomorrow.”The 43-year-old Glover, the leader after each of the first two rounds, had a 69 for his 11th straight round in the 60s.“These young guys ar...