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Over 250 CPD officers sworn in graduation and promotion ceremony

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

CHICAGO -- Over 250 officers were sworn into the Chicago Police Department, slightly less than the last class graduate in June. Among 83 percent of the graduates are people of color and 32 percent are women. As the new officers begin their work in the city, a constant issue they face is tackling crime.Over the weekend, CPD reports that 24 people were shot and one person was killed. Among the shootings is the incident that took place at the Chicago White Sox game Friday night, where two women were injured by bullets. Illinois judge refuses to dismiss case against father of Highland Park parade shooting suspect Mayor Brandon Johnson and interim superintendent Fred Waller gave a very brief statement on the incident but did not say much.Waller also said the Chicago Police Department requested to have the game stopped initially when the injuries were reported, but the game kept going.They said they did that when they ruled out an active shooter, they allow the game to continue on.Mayo...

Several carjackings, armed robberies within 2-hour span on Chicago's North and West sides: police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

CHICAGO — Several people were robbed or carjacked within a two-hour span on the city's North and West sides.According to police, the robberies started around 9:45 p.m. Sunday on the 2200 block of West Hirsch. A man and women told authorities that two males approached them, punched the man multiple times and took their personal belongings.Just minutes later, police said a 67-year-old man and 29-year-old woman were approached by three suspects on the 2000 block of North Hoyne, one of them was armed with a gun. The two victims were robbed and the suspects punched the 67-year-old man multiple times.He was transported to St. Mary's Hospital where he is listed in good condition.Around 9:55 p.m., police said robbers attempted to steal a 35-year-old man's belongings on the 2100 block of North Hoyne. The victim refused to comply, resulting in the suspects' punching the man multiple times.Minutes after 10 p.m., police said suspects stole a woman's white SUV on the 1200 block of North Milwauke...

Videos capture bright meteor streaking above Colorado

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - Multiple videos captured a fireball in the sky above Colorado early Sunday morning, while dozens of others reported seeing the event.A fireball is an unusually bright meteor, according to NASA.Several speople sent videos to Nexstar's KDVR of the fireball, which happened around 3:30 a.m. Where to watch the tarantula ‘migration’ in Colorado Two of videos were taken by Eric Whittlesey, who said it fell at a high rate of speed and lit up the neighborhood. Meteor sighting near Horsetooth Mountain in Colorado (Credit: Luke and Melanie McOmie)Meteor sighting in Aurora (Credit: Eric Whittlesey)Another view of a meteor sighting in Aurora (Credit: Eric Whittlesey)Meteor sighting in Highlands Ranch (Credit: Summer Lucero)Meteor sighting on the road between Wiggins and Roggen (Credit: Viewer video)The meteor in both videos appears to flash brightly before scattering into smaller pieces as it fades into the sky.In all, at least 37 people reported the meteor sighting to the nonp...

Get a free Pepsi to celebrate its 125th birthday. Here's how

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

(WTAJ)-- Everyone loves a freebie, and Pepsi is here to hook you up with a free drink as of Monday. The company is kicking off its 125th birthday with 125 days of celebration, including giving everyone in America a free soft drink. You even have a chance to visit the Pespi 125 Diner in New York City. Starting Monday, Aug. 28, you can score a free Pepsi - up to $2.50 - in the form of reimbursement just by showing proof of purchase. To claim your money, text "PEPSI125" to 81234. You will need your physical receipt or a screenshot of your confirmation email if you bought it online showing the Pepsi, retailer and date of purchase. The Pepsi must be purchased between Aug. 28 and Sept. 4, and the receipt must be sent to Pepsi no later than Sept. 11.Rebates up to $2.50 will be paid via PayPal or Venmo. Wendy’s unleashes new nacho, tailgating inspired items Not only can you get a free Pepsi, but five lucky winners from outside of the New York City area will win a trip to its pop-up diner ...

Reports: Former Disney star arrested in Texas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 28, 2023.ROCKWALL, Texas (KXAN) -- Former Disney actor Mitchel Musso, known for his role as Oliver in "Hannah Montana," was arrested over the weekend in Texas, according to multiple reports from various news outlets. Mitchel Musso, 32, arrested by Rockwall police in Texas (Mugshot: Rockwall Police Department) NBC 5 in Dallas reported Musso, 32, was arrested by Rockwall police Saturday and charged with public intoxication and theft, in addition to other charges listed in jail records online. According to NBC 5, the Rockwall Police Department responded to a disturbance at a hotel on Lakefront Trail around 7:15 p.m. Saturday and were told that an individual -- identified later as Musso -- who "appeared drunk" entered the hotel, got a bag of chips and started eating them. When he was asked to pay for the chips, Musso became "verbally abusive" and left without paying, NBC 5 reported. The news station reported Musso's total bail for...

Season preview: New Gophers kicker Dragan Kesich used to the spotlight

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

College football kickers are often found the shadows — or tucked away on the sideline, solemnly using their practice net to kick and stay loose — until it’s their moment to make a field goal in a game.Not Dragan Kesich.The Gophers’ fourth-year kicker from Oak Creek, Wis., towers over his colleagues at 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, shares his opinions and stands out with bold hair colors as if he’s channeling Dennis Rodman.He has hosted the U’s social-media dispatches, “Camp with Kesich,” where he provides interviews with teammates and adds banter for short video snippets.“You know exactly who he is and the confidence he has,” head coach P.J. Fleck said.Kesich steps into a bigger role this season, replacing Matthew Trickett, who made 83 percent of his field goals (15 of 18) in his final collegiate season in 2023. Trickett also was 46 for 46 on extra points a year ago.Kesich has attempted only one field goal in his college career (a missed 53-yard attempt at Iowa in 2021), but has di...

Pets featured in the Morning Report in August

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

From pools to ponds to patios, we’ve had plenty of dogs and cats enjoying the outdoors in the August edition of the Morning Report.In August, we’ve also had readers participate in our “camera roll challenge,” in which they send us the last photo they took of their pet.To subscribe to our free newsletter and get local news (and see readers’ photos of their pets on weekeday mornings), go to twincities.com/newsletters and following the prompts to the Morning Report signup.Snoop Dog, adopted from Secondhand Hounds, enjoys his first camping trip.Canela and Zuzu were rescued into the good life here in Minnesota.Atticus likes to supervise when people are in the pool."This is Winnie," Kenneth writes. "Winnie is now approximately 18 years old and has dementia as well as cataracts that have diminished her vision. However, she still remembers that if she comes into my office in the morning that there will be chicken pieces cut up for her as her brea...

Plane traveling to Texas crashes in Delaware County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

FRANKLIN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Delaware County Sheriff's Office responded to a plane crash on Saturday evening. The plane was piloted by a father and son traveling from Maine to Texas. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Delaware County 911 received a call from the Boston Air Traffic Control Center on the evening of August 26 about a mayday transmission. The pilot indicated that his aircraft was experiencing failure issues. Delaware County 911 then received a call that a small plane had crashed in Franklin.Officers and members of the Walton Fire and EMS, Franklin Fire and EMS, Delaware County Emergency Services, and Delaware County Fire Coordinators responded to the location. The pilot, Ron Galuppo, 72, and his son Nathan Galuppo, 22, extracted themselves and were transported to a roadway by the person who called 911. Multiple agencies respond to Crossgates Mall fights Police say the aircraft was traveling from Maine to Texa...

HVCC Vikings to be featured on ESPN+

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Hudson Valley Community College's upcoming football game against Nassau Community College will be nationally-televised on ESPN+. The game is scheduled for September 16 at 1 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The HVCC Vikings will host the nationally-ranked NCC Lions at home in Troy. The annual matchup between the two programs was chosen by the National Junior College Association as its NJCAA Game of the Week. The game will mark the first time in the Vikings program history that they have been featured on ESPN. The team has won three consecutive NJCAA Region 3 championships since 2019 (no season in 2020), and is coming off a 21-3 win over Castleton State University JV, which kicked off their regular season. Arcangelo takes the Travers Stakes for trainer Jena Antonucci The matchup is one of 13 NJCAA football games being streamed this season on ESPN+. To catch the game, you can visit the ESPN+ website ...

Missouri governor weighs in on St. Louis and Kansas City gun laws

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Governor Mike Parson is weighing in on proposed St. Louis and Kansas City gun bans. Mayor Tishaura Jones and other St. Louis leaders are pushing for legislation to prohibit “military-grade weapons” on city streets. It would make it a crime for “insurrectionists” and those convicted of hate crimes to possess firearms. Five new Missouri laws to know that become official Monday "I think you have to be very careful to stay in your lanes. Cities can’t just go out there and do what they want to do, and when there is a constitutional issue to it, or state legislature do it, they can’t supersede that. Just like we can’t supersede the federal government," said Gov. Parson. "Whether you like it or not, when the law is passed, you’ve got to obey the law, is the way I look at it, and there are no exceptions."Mayor Tishaura Jones announced the wide-ranging legislation last week, noting support from several members of the Board of Aldermen. The board could begin ...