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Boy, 15, killed, another injured after shooting in Garfield Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:44 GMT

CHICAGO -- A 15-year-old boy is dead and another 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after a shooting in Garfield Park Friday afternoon.According to police, shots were fired near the 100 block of South Homan Avenue around 4:45 p.m. and the 15-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the head and the 14-year-old suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the body. Pregnant woman drowns in lake in NW Indiana, ID’d Both boys were transferred to Stroger Hospital in critical condition. The 15-year-old was later pronounced dead. There is no one in custody and police are investigating the incident.

Pregnant woman drowns in lake in NW Indiana, ID'd

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:44 GMT

HOBART, Ind. -- A pregnant woman who drowned to death in a lake in Hobart Sunday afternoon has been identified, police said. The woman was identified as 30-year-old Ladakh Farley who was seven and a half months pregnant with a male, the lake County coroner's office said.An autopsy report stated the manner of death as an accidentally drowning.According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, police were dispatched to the beach area near the 5200 block of Liverpool Road per a report of two swimmers struggling in the water. Body pulled from Chicago River near Salt Shed identified as missing man Noah Enos Reports said a man was rescued from the water and another victim, a woman, did not resurface the water. Around 3:03 p.m., a law enforcement diver located and recovered the woman who was pronounced dead on the scene. There is no information on the identity of the deceased.

Singer Bebe Rexha suffers black eye after hit by cellphone at NYC concert

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:44 GMT

NEW YORK (WPIX) – Pop singer Bebe Rexha suffered a black eye after she was hit in the face by a cellphone tossed from the crowd at a concert in New York City this past weekend.Rexha, 33, was performing at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in Manhattan Sunday night when the phone-throwing incident occurred. Video shows the moment Rexha was unexpectedly hit in the face by the cellphone while on stage. The singer collapsed to her knees before eventually being helped off stage. Search underway for missing submersible that takes people to see Titanic The audience member who allegedly tossed the cell phone was arrested at the scene. Nicolas Malvagna, a 27-year-old from Manalapan, New Jersey, was charged with assault, NYPD officials told Nexstar's WPIX."Absolutely great show ruined by a fan throwing their phone at [Bebe Rexha]," said New York City-area resident Alex Chavez, who shared video of the incident on Twitter. "Hopefully she is OK after that."Rexha posted two photos of her bruised eye on In...

Frito-Lay recalls salsa due to undeclared allergen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:44 GMT

(WHTM) – Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling jars of salsa that may contain an undeclared milk allergen, which could be potentially life-threatening for some people.According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), select 10-ounce Tostitos Avocado Salsa Jar Dips were mislabeled with another product's nutritional information and declarations. Why do so many Walmart products contain traces of fish? Viral TikTok alarms shoppers Because of this, there is no warning of the allergen on the label. The potentially tainted salsas were distributed to retailers nationwide and were also sold online.Consumers would have been able to purchase jars as early as April 5, 2023, according to the FDA.ProductSizeUPCBest Before DateTostitos Avocado Salsa Dip packaged in a glass jar15 oz. 425.2 gramsUPC barcode ending in 0559Please see images belowLocated on upper rim of jar:2 NOV 23OR3 NOV 23Chart courtesy of FDACourtesy of FDACourtesy of FDAThe FDA states that no other Tostitos products, flavors si...

A look at Lance Lynn's historic day on the mound

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:44 GMT

SEATTLE — It was a performance that was a pleasant, and maybe even shocking, surprise from a pitcher who has struggled most of the 2023 Major League Baseball season.But it was certainly a positive for the White Sox to see one of their starters have his best game of the season - even if it ended in defeat.White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn has tied the franchise record for strikeouts in a game with 16 this afternoon against the Mariners..He equals the mark set by Jack Harshman against the Red Sox on July 25, 1954 at Fenway Park..@WGNNews pic.twitter.com/k4LT9LALvZ— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) June 18, 2023Lance Lynn, who is sporting an ERA over six this season, delivered a record-tying performance on Sunday against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Over the course of seven innings, he struck out 16 batters, tying a White Sox record while also getting the most in his 12-year career. He was allowed to start the eighth inning, but was pulled after Kolton Wong got a leadoff bunt single in ...

Excessive heat alert continues for at least another two days

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Early-afternoon heat index readings stretched from 104° to 114°. These numbers will rise further into the afternoon perhaps getting as high as 112° to 120°. BLOG: If June is this hot, what comes in July? Extreme heat continuesThe National Weather Service has both expanded and extended the Excessive Heat Warning to include the entire KXAN viewing area until 9 p.m. tomorrow. The thinking here is that this Warning will be extended into Wednesday.Excessive Heat Warning in effect until Tuesday 9 p.m.Records will be threatened today and Tuesday. Today's record high is 105° (2011). Tomorrow's record is 106° (1925). This afternoon's maximum is predicted to be 106°, increasing by one degree to 107° on the final full day of spring.Today's normal high is 94°More rain in the Hill CountryThere will be yet another afternoon of showers and thunderstorms starting after 3 p.m. It's San Saba County that sees this precipitation first between 4 and 5 p.m. with storms extending southe...

CapMetro adding 100+ bus shelters to service area amid scorching heat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — CapMetro is installing more than 100 new transit shade shelters across its ridership network to help customers beat the scorching heat.Austin's transit authority partnered with Tolar Manufacturing on 149 new shelters slated to be installed in CapMetro's service area. The shelters feature solid aluminum roofs and perforated panels to help riders avoid the sun, the transit authority said in a tweet. CapMetro offers complimentary rides to cooling centers The 149-shelter delivery comes during the first year of a five-year contract between Tolar Manufacturing and CapMetro. However, Tolar Manufacturing has delivered more than 300 bus shelters to CapMetro's service area in separate contracts since 2016, according to reporting in Metro Magazine.The bus shelters will be delivered from April through August, per Metro Magazine. An additional 125 shelters are slated to be delivered over each of the next four years, the article added.Alongside combatting the sweltering Central ...

Starcade, the state’s largest retro arcade, moves into Keg & Case; Hobby Farmer to leave

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:44 GMT

Some changes are coming our way at Keg and Case West 7th Market.Starcade, which boasts the state’s largest collection of retro and vintage arcade games, is set to open in its new home at Keg and Case on Saturday, June 17.The arcade is relocating from Rosedale Center, where it opened in 2021 and closed a couple weeks ago to prep for the move.Separately, Hobby Farmer Canning Co., an original tenant of the market, plans to close in July.Starcade could help give new life to the marketAt Keg and Case, Starcade will have a significant footprint.The arcade is taking over both the main-floor space once held by fine dining restaurant In Bloom, which closed early in the pandemic, and an attached upstairs loft that most recently hosted music and open-mic comedy.In total, the arcade will occupy about 6,000 square feet, co-owner Paul Saarinen said — nearly one-fifth of the market’s total commercial space.Pinball machines await tune-ups and final installation at Starcade’s new location at K...

Moreau man charged with robbery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:44 GMT

MOREAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Moreau man has been arrested following a robbery investigation, according to state police. Quintin Mclean, 25, was charged with third-degree robbery and false personation. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On June 16 at 12:04 p.m., troopers responded to the Dunkin Donuts on State Route 9 in Moreau for the report of a robbery in progress. The suspect had fled the location before law enforcement arrived. According to police, the investigation determined that Mclean was responsible for the robbery, and he was located at a nearby hotel. No one was injured during the crime, and no weapons were ever displayed. Man arrested for allegedly damaging cars at SPAC Police say Mclean initially provided false identifying information before he was arrested and transported to SP Wilton for processing. He was arraigned at the Wilton Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail.

Man arrested for allegedly damaging cars at SPAC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:44 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Ballston man has been arrested after he allegedly damaged over a dozen parked cars at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). New York State Police said Scott Bullard, 24, was arrested on June 18. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Sunday around 10 p.m., troopers responded to Saratoga Spa State Park for the report of someone damaging cars near North South Road. After an investigation, police found that Bullard allegedly damaged 18 parked cars by standing and jumping on them.No one was injured and Bullard was taken into custody at the scene. This was the same night as the second Dead & Company concert at SPAC. Driver charged in Duanesburg trooper-involved shooting Bullard was charged with 18 counts of third-degree criminal mischief. He was issued an appearance ticket to return to Saratoga City Court on July 5 and released.