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House in Lauderhill struck by lightning; no injuries

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:39:09 GMT

A home in Lauderhill struck by lightning as thunderstorms moved through the area.Lauderhill Fire Rescue units responded to the home along the 7100 block of Northwest 45th Court, Saturday night.Crews arrived to find some smoldering in the attic.No one inside the home was hurt.

Mets Notebook: Configuring the starting rotation with Kodai Senga in the All-Star Game

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:39:09 GMT

SAN DIEGO — When right-hander Kodai Senga was named to the All-Star team as a replacement Saturday, it caught more than the pitcher by surprise — it caught the rest of the team by surprise too.This means the Mets have a new wrinkle in their post-break pitching plans. With Kodai Senga off to Seattle and the Mets hoping to keep pitching him on extra rest, they’ll need another starter for the first game after the break.Senga was in line to pitch the first game of the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at home July 14, but if NL manager Rob Thomson decides to have him pitch in the All-Star Game then the Mets will need to alter course. Lucky for the NL team, Senga will be on six days of rest Tuesday, when the game is played at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, which is when he has been his sharpest.Mets manager Buck Showalter had a call with Thomson prior to Saturday’s game against the San Diego Padres to discuss the usage of Senga and first baseman Pete Alonso.“...

Police: 10-year-old girl found dead in Rockford

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:39:09 GMT

ROCKFORD, Ill. — A 10-year-old girl was found dead in Rockford Saturday, according to Rockford Police.Police said a 10-year-old juvenile female was found deceased in the 1200 block of 9th Avenue sometime before 9:30 p.m. and they are speaking to a person of interest.The investigation is being treated as a murder investigation and police said they will provide further details when more information becomes available. CPD: 15-year-old boy missing from Montclare No other information is available at this time.Stay with WGN News as this article will be updated when more information becomes available.

Body recovered from vehicle in Calumet River, CPD says

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:39:09 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago police recovered the remains of a body after their marine unit responded to a call about a vehicle found in the Calumet River in the South Deering neighborhood Saturday evening.Police said marine unit personnel responded to a call of a vehicle in the water around 5:36 p.m. in the 12500 block of South Stony Island Avenue, where they recovered the remains of a body from inside a submerged vehicle.No other information is available at this time. Police: 10-year-old girl found dead in Rockford Stay with WGN News as this article will be updated once more information becomes available.

Chosen Few Picnic and Festival hits Jackson Park

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:39:09 GMT

CHICAGO — Some of the most well-known house DJ's are bringing their soulful dance beats and vocals to Jackson Park for the annual Chosen Few Picnic and Festival."House music is just something that gets into you," said Tonia Minor, an attendee at the festival. "[It] just makes you want to move."The family reunion-style event where families and friends set up tents and chairs in Jackson Park started small in 1990, behind the Museum of Science and Industry. Man shot, critical after argument between shooter and meter maid near Oakwood Beach Organizers said this festival is now the longest running event in the world dedicated to house music, which is described as a genre of upbeat, soulful sounds created by DJ's on the South Side that became popular in the 80's."When I hear house music I think of home," said Darryl Lockhart, another attendee at the festival. "Because house music is Chicago and Chicago is my home."For more information on the Chosen Few Festival, which attracts more than...

Heavy police presence on Wolf Road

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:39:09 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — There was a heavy police presence on Wolf Road late Saturday night. According to the Colonie Police, there was a bad crash. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police rerouted traffic while waiting for a tow truck to remove a vehicle on the scene. The scene was cleared around 11:40 p.m. No other information is available at this time.

Gloversville band Flame returns from tour of Cambodia

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:39:09 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -The U.S. Embassy asked Flame to take part in concerts and workshops around the 4th of July. The U.S. Arts Envoy Program highlights American artists to encourage cross-cultural understanding and collaboration. The band considering the offer high praise. “It was such a huge honor because musicians typically apply for this grant, which Flame didn’t have to do because they were invited," explained Band Manager, Maria Nestle. Local band invited to tour Cambodia by U.S. Embassy Up onstage, band members sang, danced, and played their hearts out to a new audience. Even far from home, Flame had no problem finding their groove.“It really touched my heart, and everybody loved it. We mingled with everybody," said Lead Singer and Guitarist, Michelle King. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Every member of Flame uses their different abilities and talents to shine. Michelle King and Andrew Carpenter use their t...

Ventura County drug ‘delivery driver’ arrested, suspected ties to Mexican cartel

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:39:09 GMT

A man was arrested in Ventura County for allegedly working as a narcotics delivery driver for Mexican cartels.The suspect was identified as Kevin Montano Chavez, 21, by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.Investigators had been tracking a narcotics delivery service that was supplying fentanyl and other drugs to Ventura County residents.Drivers who were identified as working with the delivery service, which was owned by Mexican cartels, were being surveilled.On July 5, deputies spotted Chavez conducting an apparent drug sale in Camarillo.As Chavez drove away, authorities pulled him over for vehicle code violations. During questioning, Chavez said he was homeless and had recently moved to the U.S. from Sinaloa, Mexico.   During a search of his vehicle, which was registered out of El Monte, deputies located 2,023 counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, half a pound of heroin, half a pound of powder fentanyl, and $1,412 in cash from drug sales.A man was arrested ...

Powerball winning numbers for $615M jackpot announced

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:39:09 GMT

(KRON) -- Did you win? The numbers for Powerball's $615 million jackpot were released Saturday night. The winning numbers are 7, 23, 24, 32, 43 and (Powerball number) 18.The estimated cash value of the jackpot is $310.6 million, according to Powerball's website.No winners were announced in Powerball's last drawing on Wednesday. Mega Millions' winning numbers for its $450 million jackpot were released Friday. Nobody won the jackpot, but one person from California matched five of the six numbers. That person won $1 million.KRON On is streaming news live 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%; }This story will be updated.

Nuñez’s 3-run double, Misiorowski’s 102 mph pitch highlight NL’s 5-0 win in Futures Game

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:39:09 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Nasim Nuñez’s cleats had the words “Esta en la sangre,” which translates to “It’s in the blood.” The shoes were a tribute to his late grandfather Jose, who was known for the saying.“Two weeks, maybe like a week-and-a-half ago my grandfather passed away, and he’s the one who put the bat and ball in my hands,” the Miami Marlins prospect said. “He’d always yell at me, ‘Hit the ball. Hit the ball. Uppercut, uppercut.’ All this stuff. And he passed away from lung cancer and prostate cancer.”Nuñez was selected MVP of the All-Star Futures Game on Saturday after his three-run double off Toronto’s Yosver Zulueta in the sixth inning helped the National League beat the American 5-0.“This game was really for him,” said Nuñez, a Double-A infielder who turns 23 next month, said of his grandpa. “Everything in the future’s going to be for him, as well, and I know he’s always going to be with me.”Milwaukee’s Jeferson Quero had an RBI single and PhiladelphiaR...