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Man charged with murder after 2 men killed near Humboldt Park tennis courts

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:12 GMT

CHICAGO — A man was charged with first-degree murder after two men were shot and killed near the Humboldt Park tennis courts last year.Ronnie Henderson, 27, of Chicago, was arrested Wednesday in the 8500 block of West Bryn Mawr Avenue.He's accused of participating in a shooting on May 9, 2022 near the Humboldt Park tennis courts, located in the 1300 block of North Luiz Munoz Drive.At around 3:05 p.m., police responded to the scene and found Devel Jones, 34, and Antwon Gee, 35, shot and killed.The park was full of families at the time – many said they jumped down on the ground to escape the gunfire.CPD said two other suspects were involved. Previous: CPD looking for 3 suspects after 2 men shot, killed by Humboldt Park tennis courts Henderson was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.Anyone with information can leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.

Grenade-shaped dog poop bag dispenser causes scare at middle school

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:12 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A suspected hand grenade that briefly caused a stir at Patton Middle School in McMinnville, Oregon, was actually a plastic bag dispenser for cleaning up dog poop, police said.The McMinnville Police Department stated on social media Wednesday that officers responded to a grass field near the middle school’s track at 10:35 a.m. Monday for a potential hand grenade on school grounds. Arriving officers secured the area and contacted the Oregon State Police Bomb Squad.“All the students were secured inside the school by middle school staff during the ensuing investigation,” McMinnville PD said. VIDEO: Santa snatcher takes vintage Christmas decoration from Portland home After taking close-up photos of the suspected grenade with the department’s drone, officers confirmed that there wasn't any danger.“After reviewing the photographs, the item was determined to be a dog waste bag dispenser that is manufactured to resemble a hand grenade,” McMinnville PD said. “The ite...

North Texas family wins state parks photo contest

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – A north Texas family of four has extra to celebrate this holiday season. Sam Holm, his wife and two daughters were the winners of the grand prize for the Texas State Parks photo contest, Texas Parks and Wildlife announced Tuesday.Holm and his family won a Texas State Parks Pass, a $500 gift card from H-E-B donated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation and a VIP curated experience in a Texas state park, TPWD said. According to TPWD, the family's idea for their award-winning action shot at Palo Duro Canyon came after they took a similar jumping pose at Enchanted Rock. Holm said the family got the photograph at Palo Duro Canyon in one take. Texas State Parks Photo Contest 1st Round Honorable Mention and Grand Prize Winner selected by public vote. Submitted by Sam Holm at Palo Duro Canyon State Park (Courtesy: Texas State Parks) The year-long contest, part of the department's celebration of 100 years of Texas State Parks, got more than 6,000 entries, TPWD said....

Albany woman in critical condition after pedestrian crash

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:12 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 53-year-old Albany woman is in critical condition after she was hit by a car near 1389 Washington Avenue on Wednesday around 5:15 p.m. Albany Police say the driver of the car stopped and has been cooperative with the investigation. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Police say a preliminary investigation shows the woman was crossing Washington Avenue when she was struck. She was treated on the scene and taken to Albany Medical Center. This crash is currently under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Albany Police Traffic Safety Unit at (518) 462-8782.

Colonie awarded $2.4M grant to improve road safety

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:12 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Town of Colonie, along with emergency medical services (EMS) agencies in Colonie, Guilderland, and Clifton Park, have been awarded a $2.4M federal grant for a safety initiative looking to prevent avoidable crashes and improving post-crash care. The funds are being provided through the federal Infrastructure Law for 385 Safe Streets and Roads for ALl grant program. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Regional EMS agencies will develop an emergency vehicle transponder system informing other drivers near them of an emergency vehicle responding to a crash. Also, the grant will aim to support a platform that offers specialty care registries to give responders critical health information about those involved in the crash, allowing crews to work more efficiently. “This federal grant is pivotal for advancing EMS care that our communities rely on,” said Steck. “Every day, preventable deaths and serious injuries take pl...

Town Hall meeting on College of Saint Rose closure

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:12 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Town Hall meeting will be held Thursday night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pine Hills Library. All are welcome to attend to ask questions about the college's closure. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The College of Saint Rose announced it will close its doors following the 2023-24 academic year in late November. Since the college announced its plans to close, other local colleges like Union College and Siena College have announced plans to help current Saint Rose students transfer.

Adams County deputies shoot, kill man after shootout, deputy injured

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:12 GMT

Adams County Sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a man after an overnight shootout in which a deputy was injured, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office said in posts on social media.The shooting happened about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, but the sheriff’s office did not say where the shooting happened. A sheriff’s office spokesperson did not immediately return a call asking questions about the shooting.Deputies were attempting to apprehend a wanted suspect when the man came out of a residence “wielding a firearm, resulting in an exchange of gunfire,” according to the sheriff’s office.The man died at the scene, according to the post on X.The sheriff’s office said on Facebook a deputy was struck in the limbs and taken to a hospital, where they are in stable condition.A critical incident response team is investigating the shooting.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | No charges for Denver officer who fatally shot man holding marker ...

Storm brings flooding, early-morning tornado warning to Oxnard

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:12 GMT

A slow-moving storm system dropped several inches of rain on parts of Ventura County, causing widespread flooding and even a tornado warning Thursday morning. Real-time Radar Images So much rain accumulated in areas of Oxnard, Port Hueneme and Ventura that first responders had trouble responding to reports of flooding at some homes and businesses. Video showed several feet of water left vehicles stuck at the intersection of West Channel Islands Boulevard and South J. Street Thursday morning.A flooded intersection in Oxnard is seen following heavy rain on Dec. 20, 2023. (@VVDREAA)The Oxnard Fire Department issued a message for drivers to stay off the streets if possible. "Please stay off the city streets for the next several hours until the water recedes. Standing water can cause vehicles to stall and may become trapped," the Fire Department posted on X, formerly Twitter, just before 3 a.m.The rain was so intense that the Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Oxnard and Vent...

'I'll kick for you': Chargers kicker campaigns for Pro Bowl with parody lawyer ad

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:12 GMT

Amid a disappointing season, the Los Angeles Chargers got creative to help a bright spot on the team be recognized for his accomplishments. Kicker Cameron Dicker is hoping to make the Pro Bowl, and he and the team put together a parody of a personal injury lawyer advertisement to garner attention."Dicker the Kicker" has made 95% of his field goals and all of his point-after touchdown attempts this season, something the video highlights while he stands in front of a waving American flag in an ill-fitting suit."If you or a loved one has been victimized by missed field goals causing you personal pain and suffering, vote Cameron Dicker to the Pro Bowl without delay," the video's ticker reads.Dicker punctuates his promises, including that in "rain, sleet or snow, this leg is ready to go," with high kicks and onomatopoeic visuals and sound effects reminiscent of a comic book or retro superhero TV show."Go to chargers.com/vote to send me and my leg to kick for you," the former Texas Longho...

Restaurateur opens his latest Italian place, Locanda Capri, in Brentwood

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:12 GMT

Enzo Rosano’s Italian restaurants with the picture-postcard names dot the Bay Area. There’s Locanda Positano in Lafayette, Locanda Ravello in Danville, Locanda Amalfi in Pleasanton and Locanda Sorrento in CampbellAnd now he pays tribute to the home of Grotta Azzurra, the Blue Grotto.His newest, Locanda Capri, opened Wednesday in Brentwood in a space remodeled to highlight the azure of that wondrous cave.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | 7 incredible Bay Area things to do over Christmas weekend Restaurants, Food and Drink | Dungeness crab season for California’s far north counties will open Jan. 5 Restaurants, Food and Drink | In-N-Out adds lite lemonade and Cherry Coke to its menu Restaurants, Food and Drink | Hayward’s first Chipotle opens at new apartment village Restaurants, Food and Drink | South Bay restaurants ring in 2024 with a French twist One of nine siblings...