2 dead after being trapped in building fire: Vernon Hills police
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:44:39 GMT
VERNON HILLS, Ill. — Two people are dead after an apartment building caught fire while trapped inside Sunday morning, police say. According to Vernon Hills Police, officers responded to a call of a fire and people possibly trapped at a building in the 900 block of South Court Shorewood around 3:15 a.m.Police found heavy fire conditions and after taming the fire, found two individuals. One person was found dead and another adult was transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center where they later died. Man charged after officer struck by car on LSD Friday The identities of the victims have not been released yet. The fire was extinguished but the building is inhabitable. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.No bail for man charged after officer struck by car on LSD
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:44:39 GMT
CHICAGO — A man has been charged after a police officer was struck by a vehicle on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Friday.Tajze Mullins, 23, faces multiple felonies of aggravated assault of peace officer, escape and a misdemeanor of obstructing identification. He will be held without bail. Police say Mullins was arrested in the 7100 block of South Lafayette Avenue and was identified as the man who minutes earlier struck a police officer with his vehicle near the 1100 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive.According to police, the officer broke his leg but is in good condition. Multiple injured in shooting inside South Side Restaurant Police reports state that an officer discharged his weapon but no one was hurt. Mullins was placed into custody and charged accordingly. There was no other information provided.Anchor mishap led to possible double drowning on Florida lake, sheriff says
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:44:39 GMT
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) — Two boaters were still missing Sunday after an incident at Lake Eloise in Winter Haven, Florida on Saturday, according to officials.Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the incident happened after an anchor mishap involving 38-year-old Velcky Velasquez and 32-year-old Orlando Ortiz, who celebrated their one-year anniversary by renting a boat for the afternoon.The couple, who were said to be inexperienced with boats and had to take a class beforehand, also brought their friend Jeffrey Marrero and his two children, ages 10 and 8 years old. Alex Jones transferring assets to family and friends, evading payments to Sandy Hook families: NYT "It is a rough day on the water," Judd said. "The wind's blowing about 20 miles an hour. There's a two-foot chop with white caps, and it's a breezy afternoon."Despite the rough waters, the group decided to anchor in the middle of the lake. According to the sheriff, Velasquez jumped into the water with the anchor,...Man rescued from under 2,000-pound safe
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:44:39 GMT
GLASGOW, Va. (WFXR) -- A Virginia man was hospitalized after becoming trapped under a massive gun safe, the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department said.Firefighters said the man had been trying to unload the safe on March 9 when he fell and got pinned under it. Firefighters estimated the safe weighed 2,000 pounds. During the rescue, crews used airbags to stabilize the safe and free the man. He was then immediately airlifted to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. (Photo courtesy: Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department)"This was an unusual call for service and is one that most would never think about having to overcome," the department said on Facebook. They said the call exemplified the dedication and readiness of the volunteer team. Firefighters didn't give an update on the man's condition. Large safes can tip over if they have heavy doors, which when open shift the balance of the weight forward, and cause them to fall. Rainier Ballistics suggests mounting gun safes to a wall stud...10 new cars priced the highest over MSRP, even as peak pricing eases
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:44:39 GMT
(iSeeCars) -- New cars continue to be priced well above MSRP, even as the supply chain slowly improves, and despite rising economic concerns that typically dampen consumer demand for large ticket items. Summary:The average new car is priced 8.8 percent above MSRPThe 10 most-expensive new models are between 20 and 27 percent over MSRPThe Genesis GV70, Jeep Wrangler, and Mercedes-Benz GLB are the most aggressively priced new vehiclesThe gap between dealer pricing and MSRP is slowly narrowingA new iSeeCars study found manufacturer pricing for new cars has increased 7.6 percent in the past year from an average MSRP of $38,707 in February 2022 to $42,608 in February 2023.Despite this increase, the average dealer listing price for new cars has increased 6.5 percent in the past 12 months, rising from $42,551 to $45,996. This means today’s average new car price is 8.8 percent over MSRP, on top of the higher MSRPs compared to a year ago.Monthly Average Dealer Price versus Average MSRP o...Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco might not be ready for Opening Day
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:44:39 GMT
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Jorge Polanco is running out of time to make Opening Day a reality.The Twins’ second baseman has not played in a game this spring as he recovers from a bone bruise suffered late last season, and it’s possible he begins the season on the injured list, president of baseball operations Derek Falvey acknowledged on Sunday.“Obviously, the calendar plays a role now as we get closer and closer to Opening Day,” Falvey said. “ … Our hope is that he’s only a little bit behind relative to where we thought but we had a pretty tight timeline to Opening Day as is.”The Twins have had to pull back with Polanco a bit this spring as he dealt with soreness in his left knee, and Falvey said that while recent reports on Polanco from head trainer Nick Paparesta have been that he is tracking well, the Twins will have a better sense for his timetable within the next few days.Falvey said the Twins re-evaluated Polanco this spring and do not have any reason to believe anything has changed,...Police investigating Poughkeepsie shooting
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:44:39 GMT
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A shooting in Poughkeepsie on Friday sent one person to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are asking the public for help in gathering information regarding the incident. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Friday, around 7:40 p.m., police received a report of a shooting in the area of 27 Garden Street. Once units arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken to an area hospital via Mobile Life for treatment. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to call the confidential tip line at (845) 451-7577.Trump says Biden ‘stuffed’ Manhattan DA’s office to pursue Stormy Daniels case
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:44:39 GMT
Former President Trump on Sunday accused President Biden of having ‘stuffed’ the Manhattan District Attorney’s office probing a hush-money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels with officials from the Department of Justice, despite it being a city-run office.Trump' took to his Truth Social platform to claim Biden “'stuffed' the D.A.'s Office with Department of Injustice people,” including what he called a "DOJ operative" sent from Washington, D.C. Trump did not specify which individual he was referring to being an operative."Biden wants to pretend he has nothing to do with the Manhattan D.A.’s Assault on Democracy when, in fact, he has 'stuffed' the D.A.’s Office with Department of Injustice people, including one top DOJ operative from D.C," Trump wrote.He also took a shot at District Attorney Alvin Bragg who he claimed "is taking his orders from D.C."Bragg, a Democrat, is a New York City elected official who took office late last year. His office is staffed by city officia...Live: Funeral for fallen Hermann officer Mason Griffith
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:44:39 GMT
HERMANN, Mo. - A procession, public visitation and funeral services are planned Sunday in memory of Hermann officer Mason Griffith, who was fatally shot in the line of duty last weekend. Police have arranged a public visitation for Griffith from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Owensville High School, which is located at 3336 Highway 19. Funeral services will follow around 2 p.m. Trending: What’s the most popular last name in Missouri and Illinois? Proposed Order of ServiceGreeting - Pastor Keith MorrisonEulogy - Pastor Keith MorrisonSong & Video - Officer Down, John HallChief Marlon WalkerMayor Shannon GrusSheriff Scott EilersDeputy Jonathan StackSgt. Kent KreftmeyerTribute to First RespondersSong-Same God, Zion Church BandPastor Keith MorrisonSong - Psalm 23, Zion Church BandSong - Amazing GraceClosing Prayer - Pastor Keith MorrisonA procession to a local cemetery is planned. Police offered the following directions on the procession:The group will leave from Owensville High Schoo...Watch the 2023 Los Angeles Marathon replay
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:44:39 GMT
Kenyan’s Stacy Ndiwa (2:31:00) and Ethiopia’s Jemal Yimer (2:13:13) were the winners of the 2023 Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS on Sunday.See full L.A. Marathon resultsThe race began before sunrise with wheelchair and handcycle athletes embarking on the 26.2-mile course from Dodger Stadium. The Elite Women started at 6:45 a.m. followed by Elite Men and the full field of approximately 22,000 runners at 7 a.m.Francisco Sanclemente won the wheelchair race by crossing the finish line in Century City with a time of 1:43:52. Owen Daniels (1:13:03) won the handcycle race.The course took athletes on a tour of L.A.’s most iconic neighborhoods and landmarks including Chinatown, Olvera Street, Little Tokyo, Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, Route 66, and Avenue of the Stars.Replay: The 2023 Los Angeles MarathonBy participating in the Los Angeles Marathon, athletes are supporting The McCourt Foundation's mission to help find a cure for neurological diseases and build a healthier world.Latest news
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