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Deathbed confession: Killer admits to murders of 11 women, sources say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:54:48 GMT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — On his deathbed, a convicted killer admitted to nearly a dozen murders, most of which he never faced charges for, sources said. Garry Artman reached out to detectives days before he died of lung cancer, sources told Nexstar's WOOD. In a prison hospital in Jackson, struggling to breathe, he admitted to 11 murders, 10 of which happened in Grand Rapids, Michigan.That included the murders of Sharon Hammack in 1996 — the only killing of which Artman was ever actually convicted — and 24-year-old Dusty Shuck. An undated photo of Dusty Shuck. (Courtesy of Lori Kreutzer) "She was an amazing soul. She was good inside and out," Shuck's mother Lori Kreutzer said. Shuck was found beaten and stabbed to death near a truck stop off Interstate 70 in Maryland on May 4, 2006. DNA had linked Artman, a long-haul trucker, to the case, though his terminal cancer prognosis made a trial a long shot. Kreutzer said that Artman was in a coma, on a respirator and expected to die in ...

Missing most of their firepower, Wild fall to Calgary 3-1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:54:48 GMT

Facing injury absences by a large handful of his best players on Tuesday, Wild coach John Hynes stressed the team dynamics he has been building since replacing Dean Evason on Nov. 28.The Wild have won 11 of 16 games since then, and Hynes said he expects his healthy players to continue the turnaround from a 5-10-4 start.“The strength is in the pack,” Hynes said before Tuesday night’s game against the Calgary Flames at Xcel Energy Center.The pack, however, is thinning.Unavailable after Tuesday’s morning skate were points leaders Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello, top pair defenseman Jonas Brodin and No. 1 goaltender Filip Gustafsson. Later, veteran wing Marcus Foligno was scratched, as well, and the Wild called on three forwards with a combined six NHL games this season — Nic Petan, Jake Lucchini and Sammy Walker — to fill in some gaps.The Wild played a tight game against the Flames but clearly missed the firepower watching from the press box in a 3-1 loss.Andrew Mangiapane and Jona...

Schenectady superintendent finalist for job in Yonkers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:54:48 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The superintendent of the Schenectady City School District is a finalist for a similar position downstate. Yonkers Public Schools officials said Anibal Soler, Jr. is one of the finalists for the district's superintendent job. Albany Police Union responds to review board lawsuit Soler, Jr. took the superintendent job in Schenectady in July 2021. He has more than 20 years of experience in education.The Schenectady school district sent the following statement to NEWS10:"It is our understanding that Superintendent Soler was recently recruited by Yonkers Public Schools (PS) and our board is aware that Yonkers PS has recently confirmed that Superintendent Soler is a finalist. We do not have details or any additional information to share at this time."

Scorched building in Pine Lawn has ties to high-profile federal suspect

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:54:48 GMT

PINE LAWN, Mo. – Residents and leaders want action on a burned-out building that’s tied to a notorious criminal suspect.The scorched property sits on a main drag of Pine Lawn, on Kienlen at Dardanella.“It puts a dark shadow over stuff that needs to be better on a main street,” Yak Bellamy said.You can still smell the char, even though it burned years ago.Pine Lawn Alderwoman Dionne Peeples-Jones can see it from her backyard.“I live here. Every day, I have to pass by this area,” she said.Yet she’s more concerned about her residents.“This is a viable strip; not to mention, we have homeowners,” she said.The property was previously a Nixon Brothers Auto Service, Bellamy said, next to Pine Lawn Elementary School.“It was a beautiful building back when I was a youngster,” he said. Argument over ex-girlfriend leads to fight, shooting at Black Jack apartment Bellamy just renovated a building next door. He opened Ollie IV Automotive and Sales in memory of the brother he lost.“Uplifting the ...

Downtown St. Louis crash renews calls for added traffic enforcement

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:54:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A Kia Sorento and Dodge Charger collided at the intersection of North 10th and Olive streets on Monday afternoon. A surveillance camera captured images of the downtown crash. There were no immediate signs of serious injuries.On Tuesday, a spokesperson for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department indicated it’s too soon to know what happened but said the occupants of the Kia left the scene. The investigation into the crash continues.The crash occurred a few blocks from where Tennessee volleyball player Janae Edmondson was struck last year. Some downtown residents would like to see more enforcement.“This is like a raceway,” Nicole Younge said. “It’s like being in Indianapolis on race day.”A spokesperson for Mayor Tishaura Jones said in September the administration announced intentions to use automated traffic enforcement to help hold careless drivers accountable. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Sub...

Missing person's report filed after sudden closure of nursing home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:54:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Nearly three weeks after the sudden closure of a St. Louis nursing home, a former resident remains missing.Advocates for the elderly in St. Louis confirm a missing person report has been filed with police but did not release that individual’s name.Reversed hinges have now been bolted over the entrance doors to the building at Kingshighway and Highland in north St. Louis.There is a new glimmer of hope for the rest of those who called Northview Village home.Thirty-two newly-trained case workers are fanning out to check on former residents who were put out of the home on Dec. 15, 2023, with little or no warning and without their belongings or medical records in a still-unknown number of cases. Argument over ex-girlfriend leads to fight, shooting at Black Jack apartment The City of St. Louis’s Department of Human Services hosted a training session for the caseworkers on Tuesday to help those former residents who’ve ended up with other homes in the city.“To find out how the...

Chief: Rise in St. Charles County felonies due to better policing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:54:48 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – A few times a year, several police departments in St. Charles County come together to form a task force to crack down on crime.“It’s every police department out here,” St. Charles County Police Chief Kurt Fisz said.The St. Charles County Police Department has reported a 19% increase in felony charges. A spike, Fisz noted, is because of better policing techniques."It's good old-fashioned police work, using better-trained officers and modern technology,” Fisz said. Argument over ex-girlfriend leads to fight, shooting at Black Jack apartment The multi-jurisdictional task force was created three years ago and according to Fisz, it has helped make more than 1,000 arrests. The task force was created to limit auto thefts in the area but has more recently focused on illegal drugs and firearms."We proactively go after criminals trying to violate our community,” Fisz said.The task force of about 35 officers and commanders comes together a few times a year. Fisz cre...

Missing Illinois man last seen in downtown St. Louis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:54:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS - An elderly man from St. Clair County, Illinois, who was reported missing on New Year's Day was recently spotted in downtown St. Louis.The Illinois State Police filed an endangered missing person advisory Monday evening on behalf of the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department.According to the advisory, James J. Faust, 84, left his home in Lebanon, Illinois, around 7 p.m. and drove off in his pickup truck, a red Chevrolet Silverado with Illinois plate 1060638B. Argument over ex-girlfriend leads to fight, shooting at Black Jack apartment Faust was last seen driving the Silverado truck around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, at South 4th and Gratiot streets.Faust stands 6'2" and weighs approximately 205 pounds. He has gray hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a camouflaged coat, a blue t-shirt, and dark blue jeans.Anyone with information regarding Faust's whereabouts should contact the St. Clair County Sheriffs Department at 618-825-2051 or call 911 to reach local law enforcement.

Murder investigation in Moline Acres: Police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:54:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Homicide detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons unit are investigating a fatal shooting in Moline Acres.According to Sgt. Tracy Panus, a county police spokeswoman, Moline Acres police were called to the 2400 block of Chambers Road shortly after 6:40 p.m. for a shooting. Police found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.Detectives claim the shooting happened at another location and the victim drove himself to Chambers Road.Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210. If you wish to remain anonymous or are interested in a cash reward, call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

DUI suspect crashes on RTD tracks in Lakewood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:54:48 GMT

Lightrail service through Lakewood was temporarily halted today after a suspected drunken driver crashed their car onto the train tracks, according to police.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | One person dies in crash with train in Nunn Crime and Public Safety | 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after vehicle drove into water in Thornton overnight Crime and Public Safety | Denver police investigating early morning fatal crash Crime and Public Safety | Woman hit, killed by driver in Aurora Crime and Public Safety | Wrong-way driver killed in four-vehicle crash on E-470 in Thornton they caused No one was injured when a white Toyota truck veered off of West 13th Avenue near Newland Street and onto the train tracks, according to the Lakewood Police Department.The truck came to rest on its side, according to the department.W Line services were replaced by shuttle buses for about 90 minutes, according to the Regio...