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Chicagoland libraries targeted by unsubstantiated bomb threats

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:05 GMT

CHICAGO — Police were called to several libraries in the Chicago area on Tuesday in regard to bomb threats. Police continue to investigate, but officers say none of the threats were substantiated.  Chicago fire truck crashes into home on South Side; 2 displaced Threats in AuroraPolice in Aurora say officers are investigating reports of bomb threats at three Aurora libraries on Tuesday afternoon. Aurora police first notified the public about the threats in a tweet shared around 3 p.m. In a follow-up post, officers asked the public to avoid areas near the Santori Public Library in the 100 block of South River Street, areas near the Eola branch library in the 500 block of South Eola Road, and areas near the West branch library in the 200 block of South Constitution Drive, while they evacuated and shut down roadways. Police say each location has since reopened to the public. Police say the evacuations were ordered at all of the impacted libraries as a precautionary...

Boebert escorted out of Denver theater during 'Beetlejuice' performance: report

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:05 GMT

(The Hill) — Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) was escorted out of a Denver theater in the middle of a performance of the musical "Beetlejuice" Sunday night for allegedly “causing a disturbance,” according to a report in The Denver Post on Tuesday.A spokesperson for Boebert’s campaign office confirmed to The Denver Post that Boebert was escorted out of the theater, but denied some of the behavior alleged in an incident report that The Denver Post obtained from venue officials.The incident report, which did not include any names, said two patrons were asked to leave the theater about five minutes after the second act began of the touring Broadway musical “Beetlejuice.” It claimed the two patrons were vaping, singing, recording and “causing a disturbance.” ‘Pawn Stars’ star arrested for alleged DUI in Las Vegas: police report Boebert’s spokesperson, according to the Colorado newspaper, said the congresswoman denied vaping, but she admitted she took a photo during the performance and sai...

Brief shot of cool air to include the coolest daytime high temperature in three months Wednesday, but an overall mild pattern is taking shape much of the back half of September

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:05 GMT

Hurricane Lee has its sights set on the Northeastern U.S. by coming weekend with strong winds, heavy rainfall and high surfOVERALL WARMER THAN NORMAL PATTERN PREDICTED AS THE START OF ASTRONOMICAL FALL BEGINS NEXT WEEKFORECAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON HIGHSFORECAST THURSDAY MORNING LOWSIS WARM WEATHER TOTALLY DONE WITH US? ABSOLUTELY NOTHURRICANE LEE2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season has produced 56 named storm days—more than the entire 2022 season and 8th most on record through September 12thYears with more named storm days: 1893, 1933, 1950, 1995, 2005, 2008, 2012MUCH NEEDED RAINFALL ACROSS A LARGE SWATH OF THE METRO AREACLICK TO ENLARGE

Missing Wisconsin woman located by Chicago police

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:05 GMT

CHICAGO — A Wisconsin woman who went missing after leaving a car that was stuck in traffic along the Edens Expressway has been safely located, according to Chicago police. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines Police did not provide further details on where she was located.

APD investigating Sept. 6 deadly crash in Del Valle

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:05 GMT

DEL VALLE, Texas (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is investigating a crash in Del Valle that left one person dead last week, APD said in a news release Tuesday.Shortly before 9:15 p.m., Sept. 6, officers responded to a crash between an SUV and a pedestrian in the 3100 block of East SH 71 in the westbound lanes in Del Valle, according to police. The pedestrian, who remained unidentified as of Tuesday, died at the scene, the release said. One person killed in Wednesday night crash on Highway 71 in Del Valle The driver of the SUV remained on the scene and was later taken to the hospital to be evaluated for possible injuries, according to police. The driver was not impaired and was cooperating with the investigation, the release said.This incident is being investigated as Austin's 63rd fatal crash of 2023, which resulted in 66 fatalities for the year, according to police. Furthermore, on the date of this crash in 2022, 71 fatal crashes resulted in 73 deaths, the release said. ...

U.S. soccer remains perfect in St. Paul with 4-0 win over Oman

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:05 GMT

Folarin Balogun — the latest hope to become the U.S. men’s national team’s top striker — scored in the first half of a 4-0 win over Oman in a friendly Tuesday at Allianz Field.Ballyhooed for his decision to pick the U.S. over England in May, Balogun has now scored two goals in 141 minutes across four appearances for the Americans.Balogun didn’t score in his 45-minute shift in the Americans’ 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in a friendly Saturday in St. Louis, but put a header off the post.During this international window, U.S., rated 11th by the FIFA world rankings, dispatched 73rd-ranked Oman and 74th-ranked Uzbekistan.In front of an announced crowd of 13,665, Balogun gave the U.S. a 1-0 lead in the 13th minute when he finished a rebound from Sergino Dest’s long-range shot.Balogun appeared to have a second goal three minutes later, but Tim Weah was called for a handball in the build up.Brenden Aaronson’s free kick from roughly 25 yards out bounced through teammates, Oman defenders and...

Willi Castro’s late blast leads Twins to 3-2 win over Rays

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:05 GMT

When the Twins broke camp, Willi Castro was the 26th man on the roster, included only because a pair of expected starters, Jorge Polanco and Alex Kirilloff, were beginning the season on the injured list.Castro has spent the entire season proving his value, and Tuesday provided yet another good example. Castro’s two-run home run off former Twin Zack Littell was the difference in the Twins’ 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field.Littell, who was a reliever for the Twins from 2018-20, started on Tuesday for the Rays (89-57) and spent most of his night keeping the Twins (76-69) quiet. From the time Edouard Julien hit a home run in the third inning to the time Max Kepler singled in the seventh, Littell retired 11 straight batters, getting ahead and working efficiently.Kepler was on base when Castro got ahold of a first-pitch slider and took it out to center field for his seventh home run of the season. Since returning from the injured list at the beginning of the month, Castro i...

Cannabis Control Board's adult-use applications expected to open in October

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:05 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York's Cannabis Control Board announced that there will be an opening date for applications for general adult-use cannabis licenses. On Tuesday, the board held a meeting and said that applications will be available through the New York Business Express (NYBE) platform beginning October 4. These applications include cultivator, processor, distributor, microbusiness, and retail dispensary licenses.Additionally, Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivator and Processor licenses that are in good standing can apply to transition to non-conditional licenses via the NYBE portal. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Jeffrey Hoffman, a cannabis attorney based out of New York City, says a number of unknowns remain for CAURD applicants recently approved, and those still waiting to do business. "It's now going to be compounded by opening up the full application process. The CAURD applicants are running around wondering, 'Are our current licens...

Additional changes to NYS gun laws going into effect

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:05 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New changes to New York State gun laws go into effect on Wednesday, September 13. The two changes are part of the Concealed Carry Improvement Act, which Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law in 2022. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! The first is a change in who handles background checks for guns. Instead of the FBI, it will now be done through the New York State Police. Secondly, every time someone purchases ammunition, they will also have to submit to a background check and new fees.The $9 fee for gun background transactions and the $2.50 fee for ammunition background transactions will be used to fund the New York State background check system.

School bus stops at house, but some kids are denied rides

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:05 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - A busing boundary policy in St. Charles is forcing families to change how students get to class, but who's being allowed a school bus ride and who isn't has some parents upset.There's always a mad dash in the Waltz household to get out the door."We either hear or see the bus every morning," Josh Waltz said.His 11-year-old daughter attends Francis Howell Middle School, but even as bus 127 stops in front of their house, she's not allowed on."The bus does stop in front of our house, but she's not allowed to ride it," Waltz said. "We've been told my house is too close to the school."The changes were made as part of a district policy approved by the school board to mitigate the critical shortage of bus drivers, reduce costs and improve efficiency, according to the district's website."Because we are not operating at the target transportation efficiency rating, the District receives less state funding," according to the school's website.Students who live within a ...