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Salvation Army hosts block party in Humboldt Park to connect residents with resources

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:16 GMT

CHICAGO — The Salvation Army hosted a family-friendly event in Humboldt Park which, along with the fun, introduced residents to safe alternatives for the summer.The Rock the Block celebration kicked off the season at the Freedom Center at Chicago and Christina Avenue. 12 shot, 3 dead in overnight shootings in Chicago ahead of weekend The festival had music, crafts, farm animals, pony rides and a safe haven for Humboldt Park families.After receiving a Reimagining Public Safety grant from the state, the money must be spent on youth programs designed to curb violence.Another goal is to educate the community on services the organization offers, like housing and rental assistance, a food pantry and free after-school programs and summer camp.Parents said young people on the West and South sides desperately need activities like these, especially when the school ear ends.

Texas House votes to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas House of Representatives voted 121-23 in favor of impeaching Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Saturday.The House had to decide whether there was sufficient evidence to justify going to an impeachment trial. Now that the House has voted to approve the articles of impeachment, the matter will go to the state Senate. “We will not tolerate corruption, bribery and abuse of power,” Rep. Andrew Murr, R-Junction, said in closing statements. Previous coverage: Potential impeachment looms over AG Ken Paxton after investigative hearingWhat we know about possible impeachment against Attorney General Ken PaxtonWhat do the 20 Articles of Impeachment against Ken Paxton mean?How does the impeachment process work in Texas? The House General Investigating Committee laid out 20 articles of impeachment to the House members Thursday night. The articles, or accusations, are the result of a two-month investigation that began after Paxton’s proposal to use state funds to settle ...

Central PA twins at top of class separated by two minutes at birth and a fraction of GPA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:16 GMT

CAMP HILL, PA (WHTM) — High school graduation season is in full swing and people at one Pennsylvania ceremony saw something pretty rare and really cool. Let's just say the valedictorian and salutatorian know each other even better than most pairs at the top of their classes do.Jose and Antonio Centenera are fraternal twins, but brothers don't come much closer than these two Trinity High grads. They're separated by two minutes at birth but only hundredths of a GPA point. WHO R U: What your license plate number could tell other drivers Antonio, the valedictorian, and Jose, the salutatorian of their class, didn't necessarily surprise everyone, including Trinity High School Principal John Cominsky.But this isn't a story about a dramatic sibling rivalry or a fight for number one. The truth is it's an even better story."It's almost like they were sad that somebody had to be first. It's that kind of thing. That's how supportive they are of one another," said Cominsky."It wasn't really an...

Late rally not enough as Orioles fall to Rangers, 5-3, for second straight loss

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:16 GMT

The Orioles have spent the bulk of May facing playoff-caliber teams — and more than holding their own.But after winning five of six games on a challenging American League East road trip and returning to Camden Yards with high hopes this weekend against the AL West-leading Texas Rangers, Baltimore has dropped two straight. The Orioles were looking to bounce back from a 12-2 drubbing Friday night, but instead fell, 5-3, on Saturday afternoon.In front of an announced 37,939 — the largest attendance at Camden Yards this year outside of opening day — and wearing their black City Connect uniforms for the second straight day, the Orioles got a solid outing from starter Dean Kremer but could not muster enough offense to stage a comeback after trailing early.Austin Hays opened the seventh inning with 411-foot home run to center field and he scored again in the ninth on a double from Ryan Mountcastle. Ramón Urías then drove Mountcastle in with a double of his own, ...

Motorcyclist killed in crash with U-Haul truck Saturday morning in Ramsey

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:16 GMT

A man driving a motorcycle was killed in a crash with a U-Haul truck Saturday morning in Ramsey.According to the Anoka County sheriff’s office, about 9:30 a.m. a woman driving a U-Haul truck northbound in the 15400 block of St. Francisco Boulevard NW in Ramsey was attempting a U-turn when the motorcyclist, also traveling northbound, struck it. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Authorities say he was not wearing a helmet. The woman driving the U-Haul was not injured.The crash is being investigated by the Ramsey Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office and the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Letters: What’s holding us back from smarter employment of immigrants and refugees? Crime & Public Safety | Authorities ask for help in finding missing Bemidji woman, 32 Crime & Public Safety | During the pandemic, one St. Paul family took on a very big pr...

Woman staying at Minnesota cabin attacked by bear early Friday morning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:16 GMT

A woman was injured after a bear swiped at her, striking her in several places early Friday morning near Nisswa, according to the Minnesota DNR.The woman, who suffered serious but not life-threatening injures, was treated and released at a local hospital.The DNR gave the following details of the bear attack:The woman, who was staying at a cabin near Gull Lake, let her dog outside shortly after midnight. When she went into the yard to check on her dog, the bear “swiped at her, striking her in several places.”The bear immediately left.There had been no previous reports of bear activity in this area this spring, the DNR said in its press release.DNR wildlife staff “believe the bear likely was startled by the quick appearance of the dog in the middle of the night and then swatted the woman as a way to defend itself.”DNR officers are monitoring the area for bears “that may pose a threat to public safety.”The DNR said that black bears are rarely aggress...

Missouri's oldest winery praised among '10 best to visit in Midwest'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:16 GMT

HERMANN, Mo. - When it comes to wineries, the best experience is a little different for everyone. Some enjoy the wines, others enjoy the views, and a select few might just enjoy the concept of a weekend getaway. In Missouri, there's one just a short drive away from St. Louis that not only carries tradition as the oldest in the state, but one of the best for wine enthusiasts in the Midwest. Teen walks two hours for 8th grade graduation in St. Louis A research team at tourism site TripsToDiscover.com recently compiled a list of the "10 best wineries to visit in the Midwest." Many of the selections are based on sites that host festivals, testing and meal events, and live music performances. According to TripsToDiscover.com, Stone Hill Winery in Hermann, Missouri is one of the top 10 destinations. Stone Hill Winery was founded by German immigrants back in the 1840s. Located at 1110 Stone Hill Highway, the winery is hosting live music events on most Saturdays through July. Visitors ca...

Webb’s dominance, Haniger’s homer lead SF Giants to third straight win vs. Brewers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:16 GMT

MILWAUKEE — Logan Webb showed no signs of the bum back that forced him from his last start, matching Milwaukee ace and St. Mary’s alumnus Corbin Burnes pitch-for-pitch and keeping his shutout bid intact until his 107th and final offering Saturday afternoon.Yet, it took Mitch Haniger’s second home run in as many games for the Giants to secure their 10th win in their past 12 games, 3-1.With a 419-foot, two-run shot off the batter’s eye in center field in the top of the eighth, Haniger offered a loud and immediate answer to the first run Milwaukee was able to scratch across against Webb in the bottom of the seventh.In dominant form, Webb blanked the Brewers for 6⅔ innings. But Milwaukee was able to break through with two outs in the seventh, when the Brewers strung together two hits for the first time all day, with shortstop Brice Turang sneaking a triple past first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. and into the right field corner and scoring on an almost identical hit by the ...

One person dead after Emeryville shooting Friday night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:16 GMT

(KRON) -- One person died in a shooting in Emeryville on Friday night, according to the Emeryville Police Department. FBI, EPA investigating toxic dust incident at Martinez Refining Company Around 11:38 p.m., an officer near 41st and San Pablo heard several gunshots and headed towards the sound. The officer found a man in his 30s with multiple gunshot wounds, police said. Officers attempted to aid the victim as Alameda County Fire and Falck emergency medical services responded to the scene. The victim was later pronounced dead at the scene. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }EPD is working with the Alameda County Sheriff Coroner's Office for identification of the victim. Police did not confirm if any arrests were made in the shooting. Anyone w...

Morales has 2 home runs, drives in four, to lift Miami over Wake Forest 7-2 in ACC semifinal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:16 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Yohandy Morales had two home runs and drove in four runs to power fourth-seeded Miami past top-seeded Wake Forest 7-2 on Saturday in an ACC Tournament semifinal.The Hurricanes (40-18) will play Clemson in Sunday’s championship.Morales had three hits, his two-run single in the first that putting the Hurricanes on top for good. He added a solo home run in the sixth to make it 3-1 and closed out the scoring with a solo shot in the ninth.Blake Cyr had a two-run single in a three-run seventh that pushed Miami’s lead to 6-2.Alejandro Rosario (4-6), the second of six Miami pitchers, got the win, giving up four hits and an unearned run in 4 2/3 innings. Nick Kurtz and Bennett Lee both had two hits for the Demon Deacons (47-10). Starter Sean Sullivan (5-3) gave up two runs on one hit in 2 2/3 inning for the loss.___AP college sports: https://apnews.com/hub/college-sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25Source