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Prisoner's home crushed by city-owned tree, Washington Park ponders action

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:25 GMT

WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. - One homeowner in the tiny community of Washington Park, Illinois, is left with a big problem after a huge city-owned tree fell on his home. More than two months after it fell, the tree is still there. Washington Park officials are trying to figure out what to do. They say one problem muddying the waters is the homeowner is in federal prison. The You Paid For It team recently went to the scene and ran into Darald Woods, a man who says he was staying in the home at the time. St. Louis had only 2 officers for an entire district – Both called in sick "It’s been a month and a half, and something should have been done about this," said Woods. When asked what the city had done about this, Woods answered, "They haven’t done anything. To my knowledge, they've done nothing. It’s a city tree, and it’s their responsibility.”Elliott Davis went to talk to Washington Park Mayor Leonard Moore, who says he's worried about the situation and can't just leave things like this...

Event-packed weekend in St. Louis follows new police staffing concerns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's a busy weekend in St. Louis. Tens of thousands will visit the Gateway City this weekend for concerts, rivalry soccer and Adam Wainwright's final series as a Cardinal. With lots of activities planned, some downtown visitors have concerns about police staffing levels. Just days ago, the FOX Files revealed that the only two officers assigned to one district called in sick, leaving resources within the City of St. Louis stretched. Police union representatives have sounded an alarm, calling the situation dangerous for both the public and police.   Dramatic video shows armed encounter at St. Charles gas station; teens arrested When asked if the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is prepared for the busy weekend, a spokesperson said event-packed weekends in St. Louis are a common occurrence and the department is well-versed in providing public safety during those busy weekends. A statement to FOX 2 reads in part, “We continue to deploy our detailed officers to the ...

Cardinals fans thank Adam Wainwright ahead of special weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Adam Wainwright's big celebration is underway. Baseball fans from St. Louis and beyond will gather at Busch Stadium this season to honor a Cardinals legend. Wainwright is set to retire after this weekend's series against the Cincinnati Reds, coming shortly after he reached a big personal milestone of 200 career wins. Fans are thrilled for Wainwright's milestone and excited for a memorable weekend. The top 10 moments of Adam Wainwright’s career "He's legendary," said fan Greg Morissette. "Obviously, I'm so proud of him for getting the 200 wins. That's amazing. What a great way to end his career. He pitched so great that last game, so we are really excited for him." "Adam, you've been such a good representative of baseball and how you have conducted yourself all this time here in St. Louis," said fan Joanie Peroutka. "We just love you, and we just love that you love our city and our fans.""To see Molina and Pujols leave [last season] and now Wainwright, it's like the tr...

Charlie Blackmon signs one-year, $13 million contract extension with Rockies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:25 GMT

Rockies icon Charlie Blackmon will return for one more season with the team.The club announced Friday night that Blackmon, 37, had agreed to a one-year contract extension covering the 2024 season. The Rockies did not disclose the terms of the agreement, but according to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, the deal is for $13 million with $2 million in performance bonuses based on plate appearances.The four-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner was scheduled to become a free agent at the end of the season. His salary was $15.3 million this season.“Charlie Blackmon is synonymous with Rockies baseball and we look forward to watching him continue his great career at 20th and Blake,” said general manager Bill Schmidt in a statement. “Nobody works harder than Charlie preparing for the game and we are excited to see him contribute both on the field and in the clubhouse for another season.”In 93 games this season, entering Friday night’s game vs. the Twins at C...

Bear that captivated California neighborhood tragically killed by car

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:25 GMT

Crowds of residents near San Bernardino gathered to watch as a bear led officials on a chase through town Thursday night before it was tragically killed by a driver.The female bear was first spotted in a tree at Mary and Darby Streets in Muscoy, an area north of San Bernardino.News of the chase reached local residents, bringing out large crowds of bystanders hoping to catch a glimpse of the bear.“It was just a really crazy day,” said Briseida Perez, a Muscoy resident.The bear is between three and four years old, weighs between 250 and 300 pounds and is originally from Sierra Madre, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.After posting up in a tree in Muscoy Thursday morning around 7:30 a.m., she stayed there nearly all day.Bear on the run in Muscoy on Sept. 28, 2023. (KTLA)A large crowd gathered to get a glimpse of a black bear that climbed a tree in Muscoy on Sept. 28, 2023. (KTLA)Bear on the run in Muscoy on Sept. 28, 2023. (KTLA)A large crowd gathered to get a...

2 men rob woman, use her credit card at nearby Target in Ventura

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:25 GMT

Two men were arrested on Friday after they robbed a woman, stole her purse, and used her card to make fraudulent purchases. At approximately 8:21 p.m., Camarillo police responded to reports of a robbery in the 5000 Block of Verdugo Way. According to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, a suspect approached the victim in an attempt to rob her and steal her purse. A struggle ensued and the victim was thrown to the ground and dragged. The suspect was eventually able to take her purse and fled in a getaway car driven by another suspect. The victim suffered minor injuries. Police later discovered that a vehicle theft had been reported in the 5100 block of Mariposa Place prior to the robbery report, and the suspect vehicle from the theft matched the vehicle involved in the robbery. While authorities were investigating, the robbery victim received several notifications from her bank of fraudulent credit card transactions at a Shell gas station in Camarillo and a Target in Ve...

Man’s death on Antioch trail investigated as homicide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:25 GMT

ANTIOCH — A fight on the Delta de Anza Trail in Antioch ended in a man’s death Friday morning, police said.The incident was reported around 9:30 a.m. on the trail near the 4100 block of Null Drive, Antioch police Lt. Rick Martin said in a statement. Officers and Contra Costa County firefighters arrived to find a man in his mid-30s to 40s unresponsive on the ground.The man received emergency care, but he was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene.Detectives are investigating the death as a homicide, Martin said. No other details were provided.Anyone with information related to the case can call Detective Arturo Becerra at 925-779-6937.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Leandro police confirm two homicides, days apart, in fitness center parking lot Crime and Public Safety | Castro Valley High School music teacher now faces 18 felony counts in child sexual abuse case Crime and Public Safety | Livermore: Two sentenced to life for fr...

Louisville uses defense to stay unbeaten, top N.C. State 13-10 with late field goal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:25 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Brock Travelstead drilled a 53-yard field goal with 5:32 remaining and Louisville remained undefeated by beating North Carolina State 13-10 by not allowing a second-half point Friday night.The Cardinals (5-0, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) continued their strong start under first-year coach Jeff Brohm.Jack Plummer threw for 286 yards on 21-for-35 passing with a touchdown and two interceptions.N.C. State (3-2, 1-1) was limited to 201 yards of total offense. Brennan Armstrong was 13 for 25 for 112 yards and two interceptions while gaining a game-high 61 rushing yards.It looked like the Wolfpack would have a chance with less than three minutes remaining, but N.C. State was flagged for running into the punter and Louisville kept the ball. Still, NC State got the ball at its own 34 with 1:44 left before Quincy Riley intercepted Armstrong on the next play.Louisville didn’t score until Plummer’s 39 yard pass to Chris Bell with 6:38 left in the third quarter. The Cardin...

Breanna Stewart scores 25, Liberty beat Sun 92-81 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:25 GMT

UNCASVILLE. Conn. (AP) — New York is one win away from returning to the WNBA Finals for the first time in more than two decades.Breanna Stewart had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 92-81 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five semifinal series.Betnijah Laney scored 20 points, Sabrina Ionescu had 16 and Courtney Vandersloot added 12 for New York, which never trailed. The Liberty can close out the series Sunday on the same court.Stewart, the league MVP, had struggled from the floor in the series, missing her first 11 3-point attempts in the first two games. She had 11 points in Game 2 and surpassed that total in the first quarter on Friday with 12, helping the Liberty take a 37-16 lead after 10 minutes.“She was at her very best tonight,” Liberty coach Sandy Brondello said. “She’s the MVP.”It was New York’s highest-scoring quarter ever in the playoffs.Alyssa Thomas fell one rebound short of a triple-double for Connecticut, finis...

The retiring Cabrera’s 3 hits not enough in Tigers’ 7-5 loss to Guardians

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:25 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera had three hits, including two doubles, but the Cleveland Indians spoiled the first day of his valedictory weekend with a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.Cabrera, playing the last three games of his career, doubled in his first two at-bats to raise his total to 626, breaking a tie for 13th place and moving two ahead of Hank Aaron. Cabrera singled in the seventh for his 3,173rd hit.Cal Quantrill drew thunderous boos when he hit Cabrera in the third inning, although Cabrera simply jogged to first and engaged in his normal laughing conversations with first baseman Josh Naylor and the Guardians dugout.Quantrill (4-7) gave up eight hits and four runs while striking out three in five innings to pick up the win, and Emmanuel Clase allowed a ninth-inning homer to Spencer Torkelson before finishing the game for his 44th save.“Cal slugged through five,” Guardians manager Terry Francona said. “It wasn’t easy at times. I think he got into a rut...