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3-month-old dies after being attacked by pet wolf hybrid in Alabama

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:27:01 GMT

CHELSEA, Ala. (WIAT) — A 3-month-old infant is dead after being attacked by a hybrid wolf in Chelsea, Alabama, according to authorities. According to Mayor Tony Picklesimer, emergency personnel responded to a house on Highway 440 early Thursday afternoon for reports of a hybrid wolf pet attacking a 3-month-old baby. The team was able to get the infant from the animal and transport them to Grandview Medical Center, where the infant later died.The wolf was subsequently euthanized and taken to the Alabama State Diagnostics Laboratory in Auburn for further examination.  Pentagon: American warship, commercial vessels attacked in Red Sea According to Picklesimer, other children were in the home at the time of the incident. Alabama's Department of Human Resources and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the incident.“It’s been confirmed that one of our children here in Chelsea was killed by an exotic family pet and succumbed to their injuries yesterday afternoon after...

They're in: Texas makes College Football Playoff semifinals, will play No. 2 Washington in Sugar Bowl

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:27:01 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns are in the College Football Playoff semifinals for the first time in program history.No. 3 Texas will play No. 2 Washington in the Sugar Bowl at 7:45 p.m. CT, Jan. 1, 2024. No. 1 Michigan will play No. 4 Alabama in the Rose Bowl at 4 p.m. CT, Jan. 1, 2024. The CFP National Championship game will feature the winners of those games on Jan. 8 at NRG Stadium in Houston.Florida State is the first undefeated champion from a Power 5 Conference that wasn't selected to make the field. The committee ranked them No. 5 and the Georgia Bulldogs No. 6. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to win the SEC championship. Even though Florida State won the ACC championship and finished the season 13-0, the committee doesn't think they are one of the four best teams after the season-ending injury to starting quarterback Jordan Travis. The Seminoles defeated Lousiville 16-6 behind a stout defense and playing third-string quarterback Brock Glenn, a true freshman who made his ...

Man dies in landslide at Minnesota state park

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:27:01 GMT

A 19-year-old man became trapped and died as a result of a landslide at a state park in southern Minnesota.The Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office received a call Saturday afternoon of a landslide trapping someone under collapsed earth at the falls area of Minneopa State Park, near Mankato.Emergency workers recovered the man, whom they found dead. The sheriff’s office, which called the death accidental in a press release, is investigating.Minneopa State Park is one of Minnesota’s oldest state parks, and contains waterfalls and a bison herd, according to the state Department of Natural Resources.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Muzzleloader hunter made second shot count to drop three-antlered trophy buck Crime & Public Safety | Readers and writers: A trip ‘Up North’ for two great books Crime & Public Safety | New Minnesota deer hunting group to hold meetings on wolves Crime & Public Safety | ...

House GOP's majority hinges on New York

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:27:01 GMT

New York is a key state for House Republicans if they are to keep their majority in 2024, a reality underscored by Rep. George Santos's (R-N.Y.) expulsion Friday.Republicans lost a seat with Santos's expulsion, and his district is likely to be a toss-up in the fall. Several other New York Republicans are in toss-up races, signaling just how much is at stake in the Empire State.“New York is the absolute epicenter of the fight for the House majority,” New York Democratic strategist Jon Reinish said. “It will very likely be determined in New York.”The key Republicans that the House GOP are relying upon to win include Reps. Mike Lawler, Marc Molinaro, Anthony D’Esposito and Brandon Williams. All of them face competitive races.“It’s always tough being a Republican in New York, unless you’re in a district that Elise Stefanik has,” said New York Republican strategist Tom Doherty, referring to the New York Republican's rural, more comfortably red 21st Congressional Distr...

Colorado weather: Avalanche warning, road closures in place amid Sunday’s snowstorm

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:27:01 GMT

10:45 a.m.: Berthoud Pass has reopened after multiple vehicles that stalled, blocking the highway, were cleared, according to the Grand County Sheriff’s Office. The road reopened in both directions at 10:45 a.m.10 a.m.: Rabbit Ears Pass, Muddy Pass, Berthoud Pass, and Loveland Pass are all closed in the mountains, according to the NWS.9:30 a.m.: An avalanche warning is in effect for the Park Range, Ruby Range and Elk Mountains Sunday through 6 p.m. Monday, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.Large and dangerous avalanches will be very easy for people to trigger, especially on the northerly and east-facing slopes, the National Weather Service said. Large avalanches will also release naturally. Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended.Related ArticlesWeather | Colorado weather: Heavy snow and strong winds create hazardous travel conditions Weather | Colorado snow totals for December 2-3, 2023 Weather | ...

Colorado weather: Heavy snow and strong winds create hazardous travel conditions

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:27:01 GMT

The mountains will see heavy snow and strong winds throughout Sunday, especially along the northern Colorado border, according to the National Weather Service.Snow is expected to decrease in the valleys and Interstate 70 corridor by late afternoon, but those northern areas will likely continue to see significant snowfall this evening, according to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service Sunday morning.Wind gusts up to 60 mph and continued snowfall will make travel difficult Sunday across the state due to blowing snow and poor visibility, forecasters at the National Weather Service said in the outlook.Just before 6 a.m., blizzard-like conditions were moving over the mountains north of I-70 while just a dusting of snow hit lower elevations, the NWS posted on social media.A Winter Storm Warning was issued for Rabbit Ears Pass and the North Central Mountains until 11 p.m. Sunday.Down in Denver, light snow is also likely.The city will see snow before noon, but ...

Report: Michael B. Jordan’s Ferrari involved in crash in Hollywood 

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:27:01 GMT

A Ferrari slammed into a parked car on Sunset Boulevard on Saturday night, and preliminary information indicates that the supercar may have belonged to a famous actor. Los Angeles Police Department officials confirmed to KTLA that officers responded to the intersection of Sunset and Beachwood Drive in Hollywood just before 11:35 p.m. on reports of a traffic collision. Upon arrival, officers found that a vehicle had struck another one that was parked, police said. According to TMZ, the Ferrari belongs to actor Michael B. Jordan, known for his roles in the Creed films and Black Panther and People Magazine’s 2020 Sexiest Man Alive. That report could not be confirmed by the LAPD. A Ferrari reportedly belonging to Michael B. Jordan crashed in Hollywood, California on Dec. 2, 2023. (OnSceneTV)A Ferrari reportedly belonging to Michael B. Jordan crashed in Hollywood, California on Dec. 2, 2023. (OnSceneTV)A Ferrari reportedly belonging to Michael B. Jordan crashed i...

CIF state football championships: Schedule announced for next weekend

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:27:01 GMT

OPEN DIVISIONSerra (12-0) vs. Mater Dei (12-1), Saturday, 8 p.m. at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. TV: Spectrum News 1/Spectrum RSN (TBD)DIVISION 1–AADe La Salle (11-2) vs. Mission Viejo (12-3) on Friday, 8 p.m. at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. TV: Spectrum News 1/Spectrum RSN (TBD)DIVISION 1–AFolsom (12-2) vs. St. Bonaventure (12-3) on Saturday, 3:30 p.m. at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. TV: Spectrum News 1/Spectrum RSN (TBD)DIVISION 2–AAGrant (12-2) vs. La Serna (12-3) on Friday, 4 p.m. at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. TV: Spectrum News 1/Spectrum RSN (TBD)DIVISION 2–ALos Gatos (12-1) vs. Central Valley Christian (14-1) on Saturday, 7 p.m. at Pasadena City CollegeDIVISION 3–AAAcalanes (10-4) vs. Birmingham (12-2) on Saturday, 11:30 a.m. at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. TV: Spectrum News 1/Spectrum RSN (TBD)DIVISION 3–AMarin Catholic (13-1) vs. Mayfair (11-3) on Saturday, 7 p.m. at El Camino College in TorranceDIVISION 4–AASoquel (12-2) vs. Jurupa ...

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Limited 4WD Hybrid SUV

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:27:01 GMT

What is a Highlander? A Highlander is a midsize 3 row SUV built in the Princeton, Indiana assembly plant and sold in North America by Toyota. The Highlander gets an upgrade for the 2024 model year with the arrival of the Grand Highlander, which is larger, has more third row space and more cargo room. Pricing starts at $43,070.The 2024 Grand Highlander is all new for Toyota and as the name suggests, it’s bigger than the Highlander with slots beneath the larger Sequoia. The Grand Highlander shares drive trains with its namesake, while borrowing a performance oriented turbocharged hybrid engine from the Lexus RX SUV, and the new Toyota Crown sedans.Power comes from a 2.4L liter inline turbocharged 4 cylinder gas engine that makes 265 horsepower and has 310 lb-ft of torque. It is bolted to an electronic continuously variable transmission (ECVT), and then routed into an all wheel drive (AWD) traction control system with trail mode select. This drive train provides power, stability ...

San Jose Sharks activating two players off IR for game vs. New York Rangers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:27:01 GMT

Forward Alexander Barabanov and defenseman Jan Rutta will both come off injured reserve and be available to play today when the San Jose Sharks face the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.Barabanov, who hasn’t played since Oct. 24 when he was hit by a shot and suffered a broken finger in a game against the Florida Panthers, skated on a line Sunday morning with Tomas Hertl and William Eklund and per The Hockey News, took part in the team’s power play drills.With Barabanov returning, winger Givani Smith will be a scratch, Sharks coach David Quinn said.Rutta, injured in the Sharks’ Nov. 22 game with the Seattle Kraken, was paired with Nikita Okhotiuk. Quinn said defenseman Kyle Burroughs is slated to play against the Rangers, but that could change with the Sharks dealing with some other injury situations.To make room for Barabanov and Rutta on the 23-man roster, the Sharks on Saturday placed forward Luke Kunin on IR with an upper-body ailment and waived defenseman Nikolai Knyzho...