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Police unit reportedly stolen then later recovered; possible death involved

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:20 GMT

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - A Washington Park police cruiser was possibly stolen overnight and recovered Thursday morning. The Illinois State Police are now investigating and trying to put together all the pieces.The cruiser was recovered at the intersection of Route 162 and Horseshoe Lake Road near Pontoon Beach. The cruiser was in a grassy area off Route 162 with its drivers’ side door open.Authorities had a stretch of 162 shut down in the area for hours overnight as the investigation unfolded. It's believed that this all started about 11:00 p.m. It's understood that was when the Washington Park police unit may have been stolen. The circumstances surrounding how that might have happened are unclear. BTK killer named ‘prime suspect’ in unsolved cases in Missouri, Oklahoma There was a large police presence at the scene where the cruiser was found overnight. In addition to police, we also saw what appeared to be officials from the Medical Examiner’s Office at the scene. That means there...

Pumpkin spice scented trash bags are back

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Craving more pumpkin spice in one's life? How about bringing the essence of fall to the trash? And no, this isn't about throwing it all away; it's about infusing the trash bags with that fall scent.Fall smells are making their annual return, not to the kitchen or the coffee shop, but to the trash can. Hefty is bringing back the limited-edition Hefty Cinnamon Pumpkin Spice trash bags. Starting in September, these trash bags will be available for a limited time in select stores. ‘Surprise’ donation to help Francis Howell schools tackle student lunch debt In 2022, Hefty revealed the Cinnamon Pumpkin Spice Ultra Strong trash bags as a limited-edition offering. Customers reportedly like the scented bags. To answer the demand, the brand has chosen to bring back the Hefty Cinnamon Pumpkin Spice trash bags for this upcoming fall season.

Broncos Journal: Sean Payton compliments aside, Denver really needs to keep its tackles healthy in 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:20 GMT

Once the Broncos determined earlier this month that Mike McGlinchey’s knee injury would cost him a matter of weeks rather than months, a palpable relief spread through the organization.When he returned to the field just two weeks later, jumping right back into the starting lineup with nary a ramp-up required, coaches and teammates were thrilled.“We’re better when he’s out there,” head coach Sean Payton said.That might seem like an obvious statement considering Denver gave McGlinchey a five-year contract in March worth up to $87.5 million ($52.5 million guaranteed).But while the Broncos shored up one question this offseason — the right tackle revolving door — another remains unanswered going into the preseason’s final weekend.Is Denver equipped to handle an injury or, in the case of a 2022 reprisal, multiple injuries to tackles McGlinchey and Garett Bolles?If the preseason knee sprain to McGlinchey was a tornado warning siren blaring on the first Wednesday of the month — to ensure wo...

Pike Ridge Fire near Douglas Pass in northwest Colorado burning at 100 acres

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:20 GMT

A wildfire burning in northwest Colorado saw recent growth this week due to hot, windy and dry conditions.Related ArticlesColorado News | Lakewood storage facility that caught on fire was being used as shelter by the homeless Colorado News | Waterton Canyon reopens amid small wildfire Colorado News | Small wildfire burning in Waterton Canyon in Jefferson County Colorado News | Wildfires on Colorado’s Western Slope have burned over 10,000 acres Colorado News | Wildfire on private land in Rio Blanco County has burned 1,100 acres The Pike Ridge Fire, north of Garfield County Road 256 near Douglas Pass, was estimated to be about 100 acres Monday after seeing the growth due to weather conditions.The fire was first reported Aug. 13 by the Bureau of Land Management. The fire is burning on land managed by the agency. It was originally about two acres when first reported.Air resources were used on the fire,...

Kobe Bryant to be honored with statue outside Crypto.com Arena

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:20 GMT

Thursday is Kobe Bryant Day in Orange County and Los Angeles, and for the occasion, the Lakers announced that the NBA great will be honored with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena. The statue unveiling is scheduled for Feb. 8, 2024, when the Black Mamba will join six other Laker greats — Elgin Baylor, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Jerry West and Chick Hearn — in earning a statue at the Lakers' home arena, the Lakers said in an announcement.That date, 2/8/24 when written numerically, is tied to Bryant's two jersey numbers (8 and 24), which are also the inspiration behind the celebration of Mamba Day on Aug. 24.Fittingly, the statue was also announced at 8:24 a.m. in a video featuring the late Lakers legend's wife, Vanessa Bryant.Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts before taking on the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on April 13, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Harry How/Getty Images)“As you know, Kobe played his entire 20-year NBA career as a Los Angeles L...

Video shows police rescue kidnapped woman chained to floor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:20 GMT

A disturbing video shows police rescuing a woman who had been kidnapped and chained to the floor of a home in Louisville, Kentucky.Officers were dispatched to the two-story home around 7 p.m. on Aug. 16 on a report of a woman screaming for help.When they arrived, they heard and saw the woman through a second-floor window but could not immediately enter the home because the entire main floor was barricaded, Louisville Metro Police said.Video shows police in Louisville, Kentucky, rescue a woman who was chained to the floor of a home in August 2023. (LMP)Officers obtained a ladder and climbed up to the window, the video shows.“The woman had a chain around her neck, which was secured by a MasterLock, and that chain was bolted to the floor with screws,” police said.Officers found a hatchet inside the home and eventually freed the woman.The suspect was arrested two days later.

Uber raises the minimum age for most California drivers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:20 GMT

Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25 on Thursday under rules the company said are necessary because of the rising costs of commercial auto insurance in the state.The new rule applies only to drivers signing up to transport passengers with Uber's ride-hailing platform, and not for those delivering food with Uber Eats. Previously drivers as young as 19 could sign up.Those under 25 who activated their accounts prior to Wednesday can continue to drive for Uber, the company said.Insurance rates for Uber's California drivers are significantly higher than for personal vehicles or taxi drivers, according to a company statement announcing the change.“As a result of these lopsided requirements, personal injury attorneys have created a cottage industry specializing in suing rideshare platforms like ours, pushing Uber’s California state-mandated commercial insurance costs to rise by more than 65% in just two years,” the company said. "By increa...

California's 'unusual' weather impacted attendance and revenue at select amusement parks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:20 GMT

From excessive rain to heat advisories, California has seen its fair share of wild weather this year, which seems to have impacted attendance and revenue at some amusement parks in the state.The companies behind Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain and SeaWorld San Diego released their recent quarterly earnings reports and cited that “unusual” weather has impacted attendance and revenue figures. Camp Snoopy poised to get an extensive makeover Knott’s, Six Flags and SeaWorld San Diego will close for the day or reduce their hours depending on weather conditions. At the same time, their competitors, notably Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood, may choose to do the latter.Most recently, as Tropical Storm Hilary passed through the Southern California region, both Knott’s and Six Flags chose to close the parks for the day, while Disneyland reduced its hours and Universal Studios decided to stay open.Cedar Fair, the parent company behind Knott’s Berry Farm, stated that in ...

A$AP Rocky to appear in Los Angeles court for firearms charge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:20 GMT

Rapper A$AP Rocky was due in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday for a preliminary hearing on felony firearms charges. The hip-hop artist, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, has been charged in a 2021 shooting in Hollywood. The shooting occurred on Nov. 6, 2021, following an argument between two acquaintances in the area of Selma and Argyle Avenues.A$AP Rocky performs during the Bilt Rewards X Wells Fargo Launch Event on March 28, 2022, in New York City. (John Lamparski/Getty Images)The argument escalated and resulted in the rapper firing a semi-automatic handgun at his former friend, who sustained a minor injury, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Mayers ran from the scene with two other people following the shooting.Mayers was arrested last year at LAX after vacationing in Barbados with singer Rihanna. The pair now have two children together. The rapper has pleaded not guilty to the charges. In 2019, Mayers was found guilty of assault in Sweden and received...

Marcus Winkfield Killed in Rollover Crash on State Route 104 [Sacramento County, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:20 GMT

Rollover Accident on State Route 104 Left One FatalitySACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (August 24, 2023) – Early Thursday, Marcus Winkfield, died in a rollover crash on State Route 104.The accident occurred at about 5:19 a.m. on August 17th eastbound on State Route 104.Marcus Winkfield, 53, was driving an eastbound 2002 Honda Civic on State Route 104 around 5:19 a.m., while a westbound 2016 Dodge Ram was moving.According to CHP, witnesses in the vicinity stated that the Honda accelerated and drove the opposite way through a curve, crossing over solid double yellow lines. The driver crashed with the Dodge Ram head-on.Emergency crews arrived at the site of the collision shortly after. Paramedics pronounced Winkfield dead at the scene. The driver of the Dodge Ram was suffering from back discomfort but refused further hospitalization or treatment.Moreover, the roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.At this time, authorities said, alcohol or drugs did not appe...