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Five victims identified from deadly dust storm crashes in Illinois

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ill. - Illinois State Police identified five more victims from a series of deadly dust storm crashes on Interstate 55 last Monday. Seven drivers in the northbound lanes of Interstate 55, between mile markers 76 and 78, died from crashes in the deadly dust strom around mile marker. Illinois State Police say 37 people were hospitalized, and 72 vehicles were believed to be involved in the crash in some capacity. Top Story: St. Louis residents react to deadly downtown shootings The victims identified Saturday include...Joseph Bates, 73, of Crystal Lake, IllinoisDonna Bates, 71, of Crystal Lake, IllinoisEarl LeGrand, 64, of Florissant, MissouriMichael Zinchuk, 55, of Champaign, IllinoisAmy Zinchuk, 54, of Champaign, IllinoisInvestigators previously identified Shirley Harper, 88, of Franklin, Wisconsin, as one of the victims. Police have not yet disclosed the identity of one other victim. ISP spokesperson Brendan Kelly says they can’t jump to conclusions on what exact...

Two pedestrians struck, killed by pickup truck on I-170 in St. Louis County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Just after midnight Saturday, a man and a woman were walking on I-170 northbound when a pickup truck hit both pedestrians. MSHP has identified Harvey McGee, 29, and Crystal Bounds, 39, as the victim. Next of kin has been notified. Investigators say the pickup truck driver was heading northbound on Interstate 170 near the Interstate 70 interchange when McGee and Bounds were on the roadway and fatally struck. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. We are working to learn more about this accident and will update as new information becomes available.

Warrenton man missing since Wednesday, endangered advisory issued

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

WARRENTON, Mo. - Police have issued an "endangered person advisory" for a Warrenton man missing since Wednesday. Authorities are searching for a 60-year-old man, Harold Eugene Murray III. He was last seen Wednesday afternoon near a home in the 1100 block of Juniper Drive. According to the Warrenton Police Department, Murray was last seen walking away from his home and informed his wife he would be gone for two weeks. It's unclear where he went, and he left behind his wallet, phone and medications. Trending: King Charles III coronation in London: Watch live Warrenton police say in the advisory that Murray suffers from diabetes, COPD, and bipolar disorder. Murray is described as 5 feet, 9 inches tall and 265 pounds with gray and blonde hair, a long beard, blue eyes and a fair complexion. He has tattoos that cover both arms. He was also last seen wearing a white t-shirt, Red Sox jacket, blue jeans, and gray and blue tennis shoes.If you have any information on his whereabouts, contac...

Kentucky Derby races on amid 6th death, scratched favorite

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

By BETH HARRIS (AP Racing Writer)LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A star-crossed Kentucky Derby lost its early favorite when Forte was scratched and a sixth horse died at Churchill Downs earlier Saturday, further blows to a sport already reeling from a series of doping suspensions and breakdowns.“This is part of racing and it’s the cruel part,” Mike Repole, co-owner of Forte, said in an interview with FanDuel TV.Forte was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Chloe’s Dream, a 3-year-old gelding that ran on the Derby undercard, is the sixth horse to have died at Churchill Downs in recent days.The string of horse deaths cast a pall for some Derby-goers on a mostly cloudy and warm day.“It’s concerning, and I hope they’re quickly trying the best they can to correct whatever’s going on,” said Michael Freeze, who along with his friend dressed up as jockeys. “They need to do wh...

6 hurt, 2 with life-threatening injuries, after mechanical collapse at Gaylord Rockies Resort’s pool area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

Six people were hurt, two with life-threatening injuries, in an incident at Gaylord Rockies Resort on Saturday morning.Aurora Fire Rescue responded to the resort, 6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd., where mechanical equipment collapsed into an indoor swimming pool area, according to a fire department tweet at 10:02 a.m. Saturday.We have provided medical care for six total patients.Two of these patients were transported to local hospitals with life-threatening injuries. pic.twitter.com/yVQOwebgY5— Aurora Fire Rescue (@AuroraFireDpt) May 6, 2023Emergency responders provided care for six people, including two who were taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, fire department officials said.The resort and convention center, which has more than 1,000 rooms, features a water park on its property that offers 500,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.This story will be updated.  

Saunders: Rockies’ bullpen has been surprisingly solid

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

Buried beneath the Rockies’ woeful early-season record, injuries to starting pitchers and a hit-and-miss offense, you’ll discover several relievers who have pitched remarkably well.No way, you say. After all, when things go south for the Rockies, the bullpen often leads the way.Plus, you point out that the Rockies’ bullpen has a 4.40 ERA, the eighth-highest in the majors. Its 1.41 WHIP is the seventh-highest and its .250 average against is also the seventh-highest.But here’s the thing. If you throw out left-hander Ty Blach’s 8.18 ERA and right-hander Dinelson Lamet’s 12.66 ERA, most of the rest of the ‘pen has been rather salty.Mercifully, the Rockies designated Blach for assignment. I thought they might do the same with Lamet, but because he can throw a 95-97 mph fastball, he’s still around, albeit he’s now on the injured 15-day injured list with a convenient case of lower-back stiffness.In mid-April, as Daniel Bard rejoined the...

Authorities looking for driver of Jeep who rammed vehicle in Englewood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

Authorities are looking for the driver of a Jeep who rammed a vehicle off a metro area roadway seriously injuring two people in the victim’s vehicle.The incident happened about 8:35 p.m. Friday at U.S. Highway 285 and Downing Street, according to a Medina Alert posted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.Please share: Medina Alert – 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with CO License Plate # CISZ19. The suspect vehicle rammed victim vehicle off the road near HWY 285 and S. Downing St. If you see this vehicle, please call 911. pic.twitter.com/8cDwHg0T67— CBI (@CBI_Colorado) May 6, 2023Investigators are asking for the public’s looking for a black 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Colorado License CISZ19.The driver of the Jeep struck the victim’s vehicle multiple times, ramming it off the road and crashing into a light pole. Two people suffered serious injuries. The driver of the Jeep fled the crash scene. The Jeep should have front end damage.Anyone who sees the Jeep, or ...

This is the best time to sell a home in California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

California’s ever-changing real estate market can be tough to navigate, especially for those looking to sell a home in the current economic climate.For state residents looking to downsize or move out of the state altogether, this is when experts say you should sell your home.“In California, seasonality means more buyer demand in cold months, which pushes the best week to sell slightly earlier,” Hannah Jones, an economic data analyst at Realtor.com, said. “However, for most California metros included, the national best week is within the top 10 weeks of the year to sell.” California homes are selling below asking price: Can you bid low? This means the best time to sell a home in the Golden State would be around January and March, especially for homes in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or San Diego.In comparison to the rest of the country, the best time to sell a home is typically during the spring, specifically in mid-April, according to Jones.While the ideal time to sell a home in Cal...

LBPD arrests man who allegedly fired at officers during brother's standoff with police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

A Long Beach man was arrested Friday in connection with his alleged shooting at police officers during a standoff last month involving his brother.Jason Santiago Gonzalez, 24, opened fire on five Long Beach Police Department officers on April 16 when his 30-year-old brother, David Gonzalez, also of Long Beach, was involved in a standoff with officers near the scene of a shooting at Market Street and Cedar Avenue, the department said in a news release. That first shooting, which occurred at about 12:40 a.m., began with a dispute, but ultimately led to no injuries, according to City News Service.After that incident, David Gonzalez fled to a nearby apartment building, and as officers were negotiating his surrender, Jason Gonzalez "fired multiple rounds at officers from a nearby location," the LBPD said."This unacceptable act of violence committed against our police officers serves as a stark reminder of the inherent danger in the law enforcement profession," Police Chief Wally Hebeish ...

Polls still open for College Park’s special election following former mayor’s arrest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

Only hours remain in the special election to replace Patrick Wojahn as mayor of College Park, Maryland.Wojahn resigned as mayor in March after he was arrested and charged with dozens of counts of possession and distribution of child pornography. He had been the city’s mayor since 2015.According to the city’s charter, the special election had to take place within 65 days.Voting is open until 6 p.m. at city hall, 7401 Baltimore Ave.The candidates are Bryan Haddad, S.M. Fazlul Kabir, Catherine Hope Kennedy and Denise C. Mitchell. Three of the four have experience on the College Park City Council.Wojahn is married to an employee of Hubbard Radio Washington, D.C., which owns WTOP.Source