Russian forces intensified shelling of cities in Ukraines center as citizens attempted to evacuate, federal prosecutors plan to appeal a ruling that overturned a death sentence, and St. Thomas eMedia staff member Oyuna Uranchimeg is competing in the Paralympics. Katie Goelz has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas assistant women’s hockey coach Marty Sertich, junior forward Maija Almich and senior forward Anna Erickson joined TommieMedia’s Natalie Hoepner in the Locker Room to talk about their recent 2021-2022 season and incoming recruits for next year.
Russian forces captured a strategic Ukrainian port and besieged another. Russian forces have taken over the local government in the port city of Kherson. Kare-TV morning anchor announces backing of the forward party of Minnesota. Ruth Moder had todays News in :90.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that the federal reserve system will begin raising interest rates this month in an effort to restrain surging inflation, a 31-year-old with a gun held hostages at a St. Paul Speedway gas station, and President Julie Sullivan announced her decision to step down from her position at St. Thomas to become President of Santa Clara University. Angelica Franaschouk has today’s News in :90.
Joe Biden will deliver his first State of the Union address Tuesday at 8 p.m. CT, Russian forces bombarded the central square in Ukraine’s second-largest city, and St. Thomas Campus Ministry and the Office for Mission held an ecumenical prayer Friday for justice and peace in Ukraine. Ad/Pr Rep. Ethan Erickson has today’s News in :90.
Russian and Ukrainian delegations met for talks today amid high hopes but low expectations for any diplomatic breakthrough. Exact death tolls are unclear, but the U.N. human rights chief said 102 civilians have been killed and hundreds wounded in five days of fighting. Macy Berendsen has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas swim and dive coach Scott Blanchard, swimmer John Gahnz and diver Peyton Ekmen joined TommieMedia’s Derek Badger on The Locker Room to discuss their first Division I Summit League Championships, where both men’s and women’s finished fifth.
Ukraine’s leadership said at least 40 people have been killed so far in what is called a full scale assault. The U.S. congress is largely backing Biden’s decision to confront Russia with escalating sanctions for the crisis in Ukraine. Ella has today’s News in :90.
The Russian Embassy in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv has begun evacuation, deliberations are expected to begin in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers and finalists for the Dean of College of Arts and Sciences were announced in an email. Madeline Combs has today’s News in :90.
The jury in the federal hate crimes trial of three white men convicted in Ahmaud Arbery’s killing has reached a verdict, a powerful winter storm with heavy snow and ice has created dangerous travel conditions and the St. Thomas executive budget committee announced the university is offering to purchase Town and Country Club golf course. Ad/PR Representative Bella Bot has today’s News in :90.
In hope of preventing a Russian invasion of Ukraine, world leaders are making another diplomatic push, Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 and Minnesota troopers have arrested a driver suspected of being involved in multiple shootings. Angelica Franaschouk has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas’ football coach Glenn Caruso joined TommieMedia’s Cam Kauffman in the Locker Room to talk about the new recruits for the Fall 2022 football season.
The United States received word that Russia has added an additional 7,000 troops near the Ukraine border. The CDC reported that the U.S. is moving toward Covid-19 not being a “constant crisis.” Rori West has todays News in :90.
The death toll from mudslides and floods that swept through a mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro state has reached 44, a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s killing testified that he was relying on his fellow officers to care for Floyd’s medical needs while he controlled traffic, and St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan announced the renaming of the Tommie East residence hall on campus to Frey Hall. Angeline Terry has today’s News in :90.
Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete today following a doping investigation, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is ready to discuss military transparency and limits for mid-range missile deployment, and St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan will hold a virtual state of the university address this afternoon. Reporter Derek Badger has today’s News in :90.
