Protest after chief says officer meant to use Taser, not gun
MOHAMED IBRAHIM and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER, Associated Press
April 12, 2021
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1of23A demonstrator heckles authorities who advanced into a gas station after issuing orders for crowds to disperse during a protest against the police shooting of Daunte Wright, late Monday, April 12, 2021, in Brooklyn Center, Minn.John Minchillo/APShow MoreShow Less
2of23Daunte Wright s mother, Katie, eulogizes her son at his vigil, Monday, April 12, 2021, as the community responded to the police killing of 20-year-old Wright, with hundreds joining his family at the location on 63 Ave. N. in Brooklyn Center, Minn., where he was killed. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP)Jeff Wheeler/APShow MoreShow Less
WHL Roundup: Craig Armstrong strikes four times in Cougars 4-1 win over Giants
April 12, 2021
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KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Craig Armstrong scored in every period and finished with a career-high four goals as the Prince George Cougars downed the Vancouver Giants 4-1 on Monday in Western Hockey League play.
Armstrong, who had just one goal in 62 games last year in his rookie season, recorded a hat trick by 9:48 of the second period and tacked on an empty netter late in the third.
Taylor Gauthier kicked out 37-of-38 shots while Riley Heidt chipped in with two assists to help the Cougars (3-2-2) improve to 2-0-2 in their last four contests.
Council changes indecent exposure law to OK breastfeeding
April 12, 2021
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BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) The Whatcom County Council has unanimously approved changing its indecent exposure law to OK breastfeeding.
It brings a local public nudity ordinance in line with state law and with current social norms, The Bellingham Herald reported.
Councilwoman Carol Frazey said earlier this month that she brought the measure forward to support breastfeeding.
As written, Whatcom County code 9.08.020 regarding unlawful exposure says “It is unlawful for any female to expose or permit public display of her bosom, in the nude or substantially exposed to public view, in any public establishment.”
Examiner s office: Teen died of starvation, neglect
April 12, 2021
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VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) A teenager in Vancouver, Washington died of starvation and neglect, according to the county medical examiner.
Vancouver police have been investigating the circumstances since Karreon R. Franks, 15, died at a local hospital in late November, The Columbian reported. No arrests or criminal accusations have been made in the case.
The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office on Monday confirmed his death has been ruled a homicide. The boy’s death was announced by the medical examiner in February, but at that time the manner and cause of death had not been determined.
Montana correctional facilities to reopen for visitors
April 12, 2021
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HELENA, Mont. (AP) Montana s correctional facilities are scheduled to reopen for visitors and volunteers later this month after more than a year of restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The state s new corrections director, Brian Gootkin, said in a statement Friday that the department’s medical staff consulted with public health officials to create its reopening plan.
“We are thrilled that we can reopen visitation for the inmates in our secure facilities,” Gootkin said in an email. “COVID-19 has thrown many challenges at our facilities and staff, and I’m so proud of the work they have done to keep each other and our inmates safe. Now, it’s time to reunite families with their loved ones.”