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17-year-old girl shot in drive-by on South Side

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:07:15 GMT

CHICAGO — A 17-year-old girl is in serious condition after she was shot in a drive-by Sunday night.According to police, the girl was a passenger in a vehicle near the 1300 block of West 49th Street around 7:50 p.m. when shots were fired. Man, 53, stabbed to death at home in Austin Police said she was brought to a hospital by a family member and was later transferred to Stroger Hospital in serious condition with gunshot wounds to the back and armpit. There is no one in custody and police are investigating the incident.

'Godfather of Poker' Doyle Brunson, dies at 89

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:07:15 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Doyle Brunson, one of the most influential poker players of all time and a two-time world champion, died Sunday, according to his agent.Brunson was 89.Brian Balsbaugh, Brunson's agent, posted a statement on Twitter from the family.“It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson," the statement read. "He was a beloved Christian man, husband, father and grandfather. We’ll have more to say over the coming days as we honor his legacy. Please keep Doyle and our family in your prayers. May he rest in peace.”FILE - Doyle Brunson is pictured prior to play at the final table of the World Series of Poker on Nov. 8, 2011, in Las Vegas. Brunson, one of the most influential poker players of all time and a two-time world champion, died Sunday, May 14, 2023, according to his agent. He was 89. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)Brunson, called the Godfather of Poker and also known as “Texas Dolly,” won 10 World Series of Poker tournaments — secon...

'Don't feel safe.' East Austin senior living apartment has repeat code violations

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:07:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — David Martin, a disabled Army veteran, has been living at Heritage Pointe, a senior living community apartment complex in east Austin, for nearly two years. "I moved here with help from the VA (Veterans Affairs). I was basically homeless," Martin said. But now Martin said the VA is trying to help him move out. Martin told KXAN he had enough after December last year when he spent the holiday weekend helping carry disabled residents up and down stairs because the elevators at the apartment were broken.“The elevators are always broken in one or more areas at any given time,” Martin said. In addition to the multiple handwritten complaints provided to KXAN alleging elevator issues, KXAN found at least one City of Austin Code violation as well as several code complaints and 311 calls for service directly related to the elevators at the complex.KXAN reached out to NuRock, the property's management company, and asked about the elevator issues. In response NuRock told KXAN th...

Happy birthday! Oldest dog in the world celebrates another year

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:07:15 GMT

The world's oldest dog recently celebrated his 31st birthday, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed of Portuguese dog, celebrated during a party Saturday at his home in the rural Portuguese village of Conqueiros, where has lived his entire life.Leonel Costa, 38 years old, owner of Bobi, a 30 years old Portuguese dog that has been declared the world's oldest dog by Guinness World Records, caresses his pet at their home in the village of Conqueiros near Leiria. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)More than 100 people attended the “very traditional” Portuguese party, owner Leonel Costa said. The government says dogs can dine al fresco but not everyone is on board Local meats and fish were served to up to 100 guests, with extra for Bobi, who only eats human food. A dance troupe also performed with Bobi participating in one of their routines.A picture taken on February 12, 2023 shows Bobi, a 30 year-old Po...

TXDOT to launch Click It or Ticket for 2023

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:07:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Department of Transportation will launch its annual Click It or Ticket campaign Monday asking drivers and passengers to buckle their seat belts the next time they get into their vehicles. According to TxDOT, 1,258 unbuckled drivers and passengers died in 2022, up 2.5% from the year before.TxDOT said law enforcement agencies across Texas will be stepping up enforcement of the state’s seat belt laws from May 22 through June 4.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that the Click It or Ticket initiative has saved more than 7,399 lives, prevented more than 120,000 serious injuries, and resulted in $28.5 billion in economic savings since its inception in 2002, according to TxDOT.TxDOT said a victim of an unbuckled crash will be at Monday's kick-off. Eden Ganzerla is recovering from a traumatic brain injury caused by the 2016 crash. She shared her message with TxDOT"My short term goals are to speak loudly and clearly gain more strength ...

2 facing charges after drugs found hidden in rubber pregnancy belly

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:07:15 GMT

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - The Anderson County Sheriff's Office said two people are facing drug charges following a traffic stop. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the sheriff's office, deputies initiated the traffic stop along I-85 while conducting proactive patrol.Deputies pulled over Anthony Miller and Cemeka Mitchem.Deputies said the first red flag began when the two gave conflicting information about her "due date."Officials say as Mitchem realized deputies were becoming more suspicious of the conflicting story, she took off running and drugs fell from the fake rubber stomach. Free ice cream promotion from Canajoharie Police Department Deputies collected more than 1500 grams of cocaine.Miller and Mitchem are facing trafficking cocaine charges.

Schenectady man wins $1M on scratch-off ticket

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:07:15 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man has won $1 million on a scratch-off ticket. According to the New York Lottery, Antonio Riccio claimed the top prize on the Strike It Rich scratch-off game. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Riccio bought the ticket at Stewart’s Shops located at 4240 Consaul Road in Schenectady. He chose to receive his prize as a one-time lump sum, totaling $546,840 after required withholdings.The New York Lottery said all top prizes on Strike It Rich tickets have been claimed. Players can continue to cash lower prizes through April 4, 2024. Players can check the status of any New York Lottery scratch-off game by downloading the Game Report. New Stewart’s proposed for Loudon Road in Latham New York scratch-off games generated $4,517,682,111 in total sales during the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Officials said school districts in Schenectady County received $35,892,067 in Lottery Aid to Education fund...

Free ice cream promotion from Canajoharie Police Department

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:07:15 GMT

CANAJOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Wear a helmet on your bike, and have the chance to get a free small ice cream cone. It's really that simple. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Starting on Sunday, June 4, if the Canajoharie Police Department sees a child wearing a bike helmet while riding their bike, they will receive one free small ice cream cone from Below Zero Ice Cream in Palatine Bridge.The promotion will run until Thursday, August 31. The Canajoharie Police Department hopes to see a lot of helmets this summer!

I-787 crash near Exit 7E cleared

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:07:15 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511NY, the crash on I-787 southbound near the area of Exit 7E; NY 378 eastbound in Colonie has cleared.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!Stick with News10 as more information regarding the crash becomes available.

Weekend Chaos: Downtown St. Louis fights & shootings

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:07:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It was another weekend of craziness in downtown St. Louis with fights and gunshots during the overnight hours. The latest episodes involved two incidents early Sunday morning. Police shared that the suspects in both cases are still at large.The first incident unfolded around 1:15 a.m. Police responded to a call for a large fight in the street with several suspects having guns in the 900 block of Locust Avenue. Officers broke up the crowd without incident, but then about 20 minutes later officers were sent to the same location for antoher street fight. Officers again dispersed the crowd, but this time they heard a barrage of gunfire nearby on the 300 block of Olive Boulevard.We're told officers ran there and found multiple people in two vehicle. Both vehicle were riddled with bullets. Police toold FOX that nine people were in the vehicles, and eight were teenagers. Several shell casings were found, but nobody was hit or injured. Close Thanks for sign...