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Illinois police investigate at least 21 school threats Wednesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:31 GMT

MT. VERNON, Ill. - Many schools around Illinois, including some in the Metro East, were disrupted by threats Wednesday. A spokesperson from Illinois State Police tells FOX 2 that at least 19 Illinois counties and 21 schools across the state have received threats directed toward their campus. None of the reports have been deemed credible as of 3 p.m. Wednesday. "Responders have not located any actual threats as a result of these calls. The Illinois State Police Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center currently has no information concerning credible threats related to school safety. Law enforcement, public safety, and private sector security officials are encouraged to remain vigilant and report all suspicious behavior to local police agencies," said Illinois State Police in a statement to FOX 2. Trending: Minnesota man steals semi-truck, leads to police chase in St. Louis County Several reports of threats and swatting are also being investigated at Illinois schools around...

Rockies lose 7-4, drop series to Cardinals as Nolan Arenado, Nolan Gorman hit key homers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:31 GMT

In a game of inches, C.J. Cron’s foot was just off first base as he received the throw in the eighth inning, after he initially broke toward the second base hole on a chopped grounder before sprinting back to cover the bag.Willson Contreras, hustling down the line, was ruled safe on the play that could’ve ended the inning. The next batter, Nolan Gorman, launched a two-run, opposite-field homer with two outs off Rockies sidearmer Justin Lawrence.Gorman’s swing following Cron’s error was the final turning point in Wednesday’s matinee, and the three-game series against St. Louis, as the Cardinals beat Colorado 7-4 to win both in the Rockies’ opening homestand finale at Coors Field.Jurickson Profar teed off on Jack Flaherty’s first pitch of the game, a dead-red fastball that Profar sent 400 feet into the right-field seats to give Colorado an early 1-0 lead. But St. Louis took advantage of its own meatball the next inning. Tyler O’Neill cra...

Evacuations ordered as fire spreads across 40 acres, threatening structures near Hartsel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:31 GMT

A wildfire that broke out Wednesday afternoon in South Park has burned more than 40 acres, threatening three structures, and county emergency managers ordered evacuations of people and animals.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Rampart fire west of Colorado Springs smoldering but mostly under control Crime and Public Safety | Rampart fire burns 20 acres in El Paso County Crime and Public Safety | Aurora, Denver firefighters extinguish two brush fires near I-70 and Peña Boulevard Crime and Public Safety | Cause of Sunday’s fire in Cimarron Hills deemed suspicious Crime and Public Safety | 403 fire still burning on 1,518 acres in Park, Teller counties; containment delayed by limited crew The fire began on private land and was smoldering on dry terrain in the town of Hartsel near Latigo Loop and McMurray Road, Park County authorities said.“We’re very concerned about the wind, the conditio...

Teen shot to death during possible attempted robbery in Koreatown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:31 GMT

A teen who was a passenger in a vehicle was shot to death during a possible attempted robbery in Koreatown Tuesday night, police said.The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of 7th and Berendo streets, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.A man approached the vehicle in what is believed to be an attempted robbery and shot at the vehicle as the driver quickly drove away, police said.The teen passenger was struck by the gunfire and the driver tried to drive him to the hospital.The driver spotted LAPD officers at Olympic Boulevard and Burlington Avenue and asked for help. That's when officers attempted life-saving measures before Los Angeles firefighters arrived, but the teen was pronounced dead, police said.The suspected shooter was last seen running away on 7th Street. He is believed to be in his early 20s.No further details about the incident have been released.Anyone with additional information about the shooting is asked to call the LAPD’s west bure...

Need eggs? Looking for love? Here's your solution

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:31 GMT

The Labor Department reported Wednesday that consumer prices remained high in March. One commodity that came down in price, though, was eggs.According to the latest Consumer Price Index, egg prices declined by about 11% last month -- the largest monthly decrease in 36 years.Even so, eggs are still about 36% more expensive than they were a year ago.Enter, stage left, Kraft Heinz.The condiment conglomerate issued a press release Wednesday with a novel proposal for obtaining fresh eggs.Having a fling with a farmer.I'm not making this up.Kraft is promoting its Just Crack an Egg product -- think Hamburger Helper, but for eggs -- with a tie-in to a dating site for lonely farmers called FarmersOnly.com."Starting April 12th, customers who purchase Just Crack an Egg can upload their receipt to www.justdateafarmer.com to receive a unique code for a free, premium year subscription to FarmersOnly.com, while supplies last," the press release says."We know there are farmers out there with a pleth...

California Lottery player wins $1 million from Mega Millions ticket

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:31 GMT

One California Lottery player won $1 million from a Mega Millions ticket sold in Boron, located in Kern County, state lottery officials announced Wednesday.The million-dollar ticket was sold at Love’s Travel Stop on Boron Frontage Road North, according to a news release.The winner’s identity wasn’t revealed.No one won the Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday, so Friday’s jackpot is estimated to be $476 million. Mega Millions drawings take place on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. Some California lottery winners not claiming prizes; unclaimed tickets add up to tens of millions Lottery players must buy their tickets any time before 7:45 p.m. to be included in the drawing.In March, one California Lottery player won $2 million from a winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Los Angeles County. The ticket was purchased from Home Style Donuts in Norwalk and the store received an $11,483 bonus for selling the winning ticket.Multiple California Lottery players have been lucky winners recently, incl...

These California cities are bouncing back best (and worst) from the pandemic

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:31 GMT

San Diego has surged back from COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, but a few hundred miles north, San Francisco's downtown is near death, according to recent findings from the Institute of Governmental Studies public policy research center. In a study updated earlier this year titled "The Death of Downtown?" researchers looked at a number of economic health factors for 62 major cities to see which appeared least damaged by nearly three years of economic uncertainty. "With the initial shock of the pandemic, downtowns emptied out. Even as life has gradually returned to malls and neighborhood commercial corridors, the urban core is no longer a bustling center of activity. This trend has led many to wonder: is this finally the death of downtown?" study authors wrote. Thousands of jelly-like creatures washing ashore in Southern California Researchers say a debate is forming about whether urban centers have emptied out permanently, similar to what was seen in the 1970s, or whether the recent ...

'Game of Thrones' prequel and 'Harry Potter' series are a go

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:31 GMT

Warner Bros. Discovery is sticking with safe bet franchises that will likely lure viewers, including a “Harry Potter” series and a “Game of Thrones” prequel for its rebranded Max streaming service.Executives touted Max and made original Warner Bros. Discovery programming announcements on Wednesday during a presentation for journalists and investors. The $16-per-month service will be released May 23 in the U.S. and automatically replace the company’s existing HBO Max.The “Harry Potter” series is described as a “faithful retelling” of the books about the boy wizard by J. K Rowling, featuring a new cast. Each season is intended to focus on one of the seven books, though Max anticipates stretching the series to a decade-long run.Max also announced it is has also ordered a “Game of Thrones” prequel called “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight,” set in Westeros 100 years prior to the events of “Game of Thrones." It's based on fantasy novellas by George R. R. Martin, which foll...

Child Severely Injured in 2-Car Accident on King Street [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:31 GMT

2-Year-Old Child Hurt in Two-Vehicle Collision near Niles StreetBAKERSFIELD, CA (April 12, 2023) – Sunday afternoon, a child was severely injured in a 2-car accident on King Street.Officers responded to the scene around 12:30 p.m., at the intersection of King Street and Niles Street in the city of Bakersfield after receiving multiple dispatch calls.Per reports, the driver of a westbound sedan struck a pickup-truck that was traveling in the same direction on Niles Street. In addition, the sedan also struck the base of a utility pole.Emergency crews discovered a toddler suffering from serious injuries in a forward-facing child safety seat inside the sedan. Medics transported the 2-year-old child to a nearby hospital for further treatment.In addition, the involved drivers and passengers from both vehicles also received medical treatment. Bakersfield Officials closed the King Street intersection during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, further details will be provide...

The Zalympix Goes National 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:31 GMT

Over the last two years, L.A. Weekly has had a front-row seat to the rise of Zalympix. For the uninitiated, the Zalympix is the biggest contest in the world when it comes to recreational boutique pot. The few and far between that can actually hold up with the quality of the streets. It’s hosted by Greenwolf, one of L.A.’s most famous places to buy great pot. L.A. Weekly recently took part in the process to whittle down the 109 entries to 27, for this year’s California edition. We caught up with Greenwolf’s founders Brian and Adam to get their take on the Zalympix rocket now going national with East Coast and Michigan editions currently taking place. We started our chat by asking the pair what it had been like watching their event grow to three time zones since kicking things off in early 2021. “It’s awesome. I mean, it’s really cool. I just feel like down to everyone involved, the cup runneth over with benefits for everyone. And it’s just really cool to see,” Brian...