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Man stabbed to death in Irving Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:32:52 GMT

CHICAGO — A man was stabbed to death Wednesday night in Irving Park.At around 10:10 p.m., officers responded to the 3700 block of North Kedzie on the report of a person down.Officers at the scene located a man who sustained multiple stab wounds to the back. He was transported to Masonic in critical condition. The man was pronounced dead a short time later, CPD said. 16-year-old boy shot, killed in Lawndale drive-by No one is in custody.

Man crashes car into tree after shooting in Garfield Park: CPD

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:32:52 GMT

CHICAGO -- A man is injured after he crashed a car into a tree as a result of a shooting in the city's Garfield Park neighborhood overnight, police said. According to the police, the 27-year-old man was found inside a car that struck a tree. The man sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the body and was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital where he is listed in critical condition. Indiana State Police trooper hit, killed by stolen car during pursuit A witness told police that the victim was shot by an unidentified man travelling in a black sedan. The man shot was attempting to flee the scene by quickly accelerating the vehicle but jumped the curb and came to a stop after striking a tree. There is currently no one in custody and police are investigating an incident.

Woman's leg is amputated after being trapped under a moving walkway in Thai airport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:32:52 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — A woman's leg had to be amputated in a Thai airport after it was trapped by a movable walkway Thursday, officials said.The 57-year-old Thai passenger was due to board a morning flight from Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport to the southern Nakhon Si Thammarat province when she was caught by the walkway in the airport’s Terminal 2. A medical team there eventually had to cut her left leg off from above the knee, according to the airport's officials.“On behalf of the Don Mueang International Airport, I’d like to express my deepest condolences regarding the accident,” Don Mueang Airport Director Karun Thanakuljeerapat said during a news conference. “I’d like to insist that we will ensure that no such accident will happen again.”He said the airport will be fully responsible for the woman's medical costs and will be open for negotiations on other compensations.The medical team at the hospital she was initially sent to informed Karun that they could not reattach her leg, but the w...

Dean's A-List Interview: Riz Ahmed on 'Nimona'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:32:52 GMT

CHICAGO — A very unique animated film that's meant to appeal to people of all ages with elements of science fiction, adventure, and comedy features someone who grew up watching shows like it. Primetime Emmy Award ("The Night Of" - 2017) and Academy Award (The Long Goodbye - 2022) actor Riz Ahmed is voicing Ballister Blackheart in "Nimona," which is set to be released on Netflix on Friday. Ahead of that, Dean Richards got the chance to speak with Ahmed on "Dean's A-List Interview" on Thursday's WGN Morning News. Along with discussing "Nimona," the actor also talked about his love for animated shows - and a childhood moment involving one of these cartoons.You can watch more of Dean's interview with Ahmed from the June 29 show in the video above.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

What cops in Ohio found in car's trunk had them laughing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:32:52 GMT

MASSILLON, Ohio (WJW) – Toria Townsend was in a hurry.On June 13, she was late for a hair appointment in northeast Ohio that was 45 minutes away."Anybody that knows me knows when I'm in a rush, I'm not thinking," she told Nexstar's WJW on Wednesday.On her drive home, she couldn't help but notice the glares of strangers and passersby. Police bust drug lab disguised as pizzeria "People kept mugging me and giving my dirty looks. I'm like, 'Why did everyone wake up on the wrong side of the bed?'" Townsend said.She returned to her Massillon home that evening and dug into some chicken strips."Not even 10 minutes, I get a Ring … the Massillon police officers are at my door," Townsend said.She was nervous — so nervous that it seemed appropriate to warn the knocking officer that her breath smelled like chicken strips, she said."The craziest thing — you're not gonna' believe it," said the officer. "We got a call. Someone was concerned. Are you like a hair stylist or something? … There's, li...

MAP: Which public boat ramps are open and closed in Central Texas?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:32:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Highland Lakes are popular spots for boaters, but drought and periodic floods can sometimes make things tricky.Boat ramps are often closed if the water level drops too low, and lakes are often closed to recreational boaters during severe floods, according to the Lower Colorado River Authority. MAP: Which Texas lakes are infested with zebra mussels? Here's a look at which public boat ramps are currently open.Lake TravisCurrently, only two boat ramps are open: Mansfield Dam and Tournament Point at Pace Bend Park. The Mansfield Dam ramp will close on June 30 due to low water levels.All other ramps are currently closed due to low water levels.Inks Lake, Lake Buchanan, Lake LBJ and Lake Marble FallsAll ramps on Inks Lake, Lake LBJ and Lake Marble Falls are currently open. One ramp on Lake Buchanan is currently closed due to low water levels: Cedar Point Recreation Area.Lake Bastrop and Lake FayetteAll public ramps on Lake Bastrop and Lake Fayette are currently open....

Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán throws 1st perfect game since 2012. It’s the 24th in MLB history.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:32:52 GMT

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN (Associated Press)OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Since arriving in the big leagues six years ago, Domingo Germán has been anything but perfect.Until now.The New York Yankees right-hander pitched the 24th perfect game in major league history Wednesday night, retiring every Oakland batter in an 11-0 victory over the Athletics.It was the first perfect game since Seattle Mariners ace Félix Hernández threw one against the Tampa Bay Rays on Aug. 15, 2012. There were three that season — but none since until Germán finished off the first no-hitter in the majors this year.He joined Don Larsen (1956), David Wells (1998) and David Cone (1999) as Yankees to pitch perfect games. Larsen’s gem came in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers.“So exciting,” Germán said through a translator. “When you think about something very unique in baseball, not many people have an opportunity to pitch a perfect game. To accomplish something like this in my career is something th...

One hospitalized after Pownal rollover crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:32:52 GMT

POWNAL, Vt. (NEWS10) -- One person was hospitalized after a rollover crash in Pownal, Vermont early Wednesday morning. According to Vermont State Police, the driver suffered minor injuries. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police responded to US Route 7 near Burrington Road around 5:26 Wednesday morning. Police say the car was driving northbound on US Route 7 when the driver lost control, and the car rolled over, coming to an uncontrolled rest onto its roof. Police say the driver was going 60-65 miles per hour while using his cell phone, which they believe is the reason the car veered off the shoulder of the roadway, causing the rollover. The driver was taken to Southwestern Medical Center for medical attention and suffered minor injuries. Herkimer County man sentenced to 11 years on child pornography charges The Vermont State Police were assisted on the scene by the Pownal Fire Department, Pownal Rescue Squad, and All S...

‘Sk8 Liborius’ church skate park burns down

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:32:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis City firefighters battle a huge fire overnight at an old north city Catholic Church that was turned into an indoor skate park. The fire was so intense that the embers spread to a building two blocks away.What's left of the old St. Liborius Church is 'Sk8 Liborius,' on the Hogan and North Market streets, until the huge fire gutted the building overnight. Fire crews are still dousing the building with water hours now after the original fire started.Crews got the call around 10:45 p.m. The fire quickly grew into four alarms with many crews responding to the scene. St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson shared that it is a very large building and embers were blowing everywhere. 2nd Missouri man sentenced in death of woman who was caged, dismembered Jenkerson also said in addition to fighting the flames, crews were also dousing nearby buildings including newer homes to make sure the embers did not catch those structures on fire. Jenkerson told FOX 2 that the fire s...

Neighbors upset over smelly home with rats and insects in Fenton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:32:52 GMT

FENTON, Mo. - Fenton residents want something done about a house that has become a source of foul odor, rats, and insects, in a well-kept neighborhood.FOX 2 confirmed the homeowner died years ago and squatters apparently moved in and stayed until earlier this month.Rodents and bugs appear to be the only things now living in the 26-year-old house on Winter Park Drive. Residents captured video of what appeared to be a rat clamoring for attention just inside a window on the side of the house.“This morning, I was sitting on my back stoop and a rat ran by on my back porch, which I’ve never seen,” said Eric Patterson, who lives next door. 2nd Missouri man sentenced in death of woman who was caged, dismembered The homes in the neighborhood boast tidy lawns, landscaping, backyard decks, and an occasional swimming pool.The one house started to decline quickly around the time the pandemic hit three years ago, according to neighbors.In January 2022, MidFirst Bank initiated foreclosure procee...