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Vegas rapper arrested on murder charge after police say he wrote a song about the killing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:28 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) —  The lyrics in a rap music video on social media depict a Las Vegas man rapping about a murder he committed two years earlier, according to Las Vegas police documents.That was just one piece of evidence in the arrest report for 25-year-old Kenjuan McDaniel, who is currently being held at the Clark County Detention Center on charges of murder.McDaniel was taken into custody on an arrest warrant on Aug. 29, 2023, for a deadly shooting that occurred at an apartment building complex on W. Lake Mead Boulevard near Jones Boulevard on Sept. 18, 2021. Randall Wallace, 32, was killed in the shooting.For the past few years, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department followed leads to track down the suspect's car, which was captured on surveillance video, the handgun used in the shooting, as well as decipher the lyrics of a rap video recently posted on YouTube.During the investigation, detectives learned from witnesses that a shooting on July 19, 2021, was related to ...

American researcher rescued from deep Turkish cave more than a week after he fell ill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:28 GMT

TASELI PLATEAU, Turkey (AP) — Rescuers pulled Mark Dickey, an American researcher, out of a Turkish cave on Monday, more than a week after he became seriously ill more than 3,000 feet below its entrance, said the Speleological Federation of Turkey.Teams from across Europe had rushed to Morca cave in southern Turkey’s Taurus Mountains to aid Mark Dickey, a 40-year-old experienced caver who became seriously ill on Sept. 2 with stomach bleeding. He was on an expedition to map the cave, which is the country’s third deepest.Dickey was too frail to climb out himself, so rescuers carried him with the help of a stretcher, making frequent stops at temporary camps set up along the way.Members of the CNSAS, Italian alpine and speleological rescuers, carry a stretcher with American researcher Mark Dickey during a rescue operation in the Morca cave, near Anamur, southern Turkey, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. A rescue operation is underway in Turkey’s Taurus Mountains to bring out an American researche...

Lee, a Category 3 storm, unleashes heavy waves on northern Caribbean

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:28 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (WFLA) — Hurricane Lee whipped up waves of more than 15 feet on Monday as the Category 3 storm cranked through open waters just north of the Caribbean region.The storm is not expected to make landfall this week, although forecasters said residents of New England and nearby areas should keep a close eye on Lee, whose future path is uncertain. It was located about 380 miles north of the northern Leeward Islands. It had winds of up to 115 mph (185 kph) and was moving northwest at 7 mph. Hurricane Lee remains a major hurricane with 120 mph winds The National Hurricane Center said Lee is likely to pass just west of Bermuda late Thursday and Friday and be located offshore of the mid-Atlantic states and New England by the end of the week.“Although Lee is expected to weaken later in the week, it is expected to significantly increase in size and hazards will extend well away from the storm center,” the center said.Bermuda could experience wind, rain and high surf, but...

One person dead after crash involving 18-wheeler, vehicle in southeast Travis County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:28 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today's top headlines for Sept. 11, 2023TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- One person is dead after a crash involving an 18-wheeler and a vehicle southeast of Austin in Travis County on Monday, Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media.Shortly after 4 p.m., medics said they responded to a report of a confirmed crash with a vehicle pinned by an 18-wheeler near U.S. Highway 183 and Evelyn Road. Medics said a person was reported to be unconscious.Travis County Starflight also responded to the scene, medics said.The adult, who was not identified Monday, was removed, and medics said CPR was performed. However, the person was later pronounced dead on the scene, medics said.Drivers should expect traffic delays as roads remain closed for investigation. No other information was released Monday.

SEC away games could be pricey but UT fan says it's worth it

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns put the Southeastern Conference on notice with a big win over Alabama this weekend.Texas is not in the SEC just yet, but after a trip to Tuscaloosa many fans are excited for away games in the future. By the numbers: Stats to know about the Texas Longhorns’ 2023 season "Leaving the stadium in Tuscaloosa was a Texas Takeover," Texas Longhorns super fan Andrew Cornwell said. Cornwell made the trip to Alabama. He ranks the 34-24 win over the Crimson Tide right up there with the birth of his daughter and marrying his wife."It was one of the best days of my life," Cornwell said. "It was incredible."Next year, the Longhorns will hit the road to play Arkansas, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt with a stop in Dallas as usual for Oklahoma.Cornwell said he has been to a lot of away games in the Big 12, but this away game was expensive. Texas Longhorns jump 7 spots in AP Top 25 following road win over Alabama Crimson Tide "This was one of the more expensive aw...

Texas DPS said 'no major issues' on first day driver license offices reopen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a nearly weeklong closure, Texas driver license offices reopened Monday. Appointments were canceled Sept. 5-8 for a driver license system upgrade, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The upgrade was required for Texas to be REAL ID compliant. DPS said affected customers will get priority rebooking, and its goal is to accommodate those affected in the next two to three weeks or at the customer's earliest convenience. Driver license offices in "high volume areas" will have extended hours to accommodate rebooked appointments for the short term, DPS said. PREVIOUS: DPS driver’s license offices to reopen Monday DPS said there is not a "blanket" grace period for customers with expired licenses or IDs, and each customer's situation and requirements will be evaluated based on their canceled appointment date. Anyone whose appointment was canceled last week and has not rescheduled is asked to email [email protected] with these details: da...

American researcher rescued from Turkish cave more than a week after he fell ill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:28 GMT

TASELI PLATEAU, Turkey (AP) — Rescuers pulled an American researcher out of a Turkish cave more than a week after he became seriously ill 1,000 meters (more than 3,000 feet) below its entrance, the Speleological Federation of Turkey said.Teams from across Europe had rushed to Morca cave in southern Turkey’s Taurus Mountains to aid Mark Dickey, a 40-year-old experienced caver who became seriously ill on Sept. 2 with stomach bleeding. He was on an expedition to map the cave, which is the country’s third deepest.Dickey was too frail to climb out himself, so rescuers carried him with the help of a stretcher, making frequent stops at temporary camps set up along the way.“Mark Dickey is out of the Morca cave,” said a statement by the speleological federation. It said that Dickey was removed from the last exit of the cave at 12:37 a.m. local time Tuesday, or 9:37 p.m. GMT Monday.“He is fine and is being tended to by emergency medical worker in the encamp...

South Dakota panel denies application for CO2 pipeline; Summit to refile for permit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:28 GMT

South Dakota regulators on Monday rejected a permit application for a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline through the state, dealing a fresh setback to the company behind the multistate project after North Dakota refused a siting permit for another leg there.The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously to turn down Summit Carbon Solutions’ application to build a 469-mile in-state route — part of an intended $5.5 billion, 2,000-mile pipeline network through five states.The decision complicates an already complex process for Summit Carbon Solutions as it seeks similar authorization in other states amid opposition from landowners and environmental groups. The proposed network would carry planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from more than 30 ethanol plants in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota for permanent underground storage in central North Dakota.After the South Dakota vote, Summit announced it intends “to refine its proposal and reappl...

Judge convicts driver in St. Paul crash that killed 19-year-old passenger

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:28 GMT

A Minneapolis woman has been convicted of criminal vehicular homicide in connection with a 2021 crash on a St. Paul interstate ramp that killed her 19-year-old passenger.Ramsey County District Judge Reynaldo Aligada Jr. found Reshawna Eunique Mosley, 21, guilty of criminal vehicular homicide by operating a motor vehicle in a grossly negligent manner and criminal vehicular homicide with negligence while under the influence of alcohol in the death of Shaterries Monique Barlow of Minneapolis on July 22, 2021. A sentencing date has not been set.Reshawna Eunique Mosley (Courtesy of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office)Just before 12:30 a.m., Mosley’s Kia Forte left the ramp to Interstate 35E south near Shepard Road, became airborne and crashed into a hillside, landing onto its roof. Barlow died at the scene of traumatic injuries. Mosley was transported to Regions Hospital with trauma to her head, knee and liver.Troopers found a half-empty bottle of alcohol and small amount of marijua...

St. Louisans participate in March to the Arch in remembrance of 9/11 victims

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS – That first step is what will propel you on your journey, wherever that may be in life.For this group walking, their journey is to the Gateway Arch, and they’re remembering the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.“On the first anniversary of the towers going down, I picked the flag off my porch and started walking down to the Arch by myself,” said Bo Drochelman, March to the Arch founder.Every year since, Drochelman has been joined by friends and strangers along the way.On Monday, Drochelman and company began their march at Mike Duffy’s in Town and Country, continuing along Clayton Road into the city. The group stopped for breaks along the way at fire stations and restaurants. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Stephanie Spaniol, a fir...