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Police presence at University Place in Schenectady cleared

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:45:11 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A large police presence that was at University Place in Schenectady Wednesday morning has been cleared. NEWS10 is currently working to learn more regarding the police presence. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This image of the scene was sent by a viewer:Very little information is available regarding the presence at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

Home badly burned in Washington Park, Illinois house fire

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:45:11 GMT

WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. - An early morning fire badly burns a home in Washington Park, Illinois.The good news is that no one is hurt. When crews arrived, they were worried three people were possibly trapped inside, but the Assistant Fire Chief, Ronnie Harris, told FOX 2 that no one was there at the time. Right now, it's unclear what caused the fire to start, but the home is badly burned. Alderwoman grabs mic after questions about her absence from meetings The Washington Park Police Department is just up the road from the home, and they're the ones who actually called the fire in. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez saw paramedics standing out next to a stretcher just in case people were trapped inside, but again, the people crews believe to live here were not there at the time of the fire.Harris added that it didn't take them very long to put the fire out. They got most of it under control within ten minutes. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes av...

Man steals margarita during break-in at hospitalized woman's home

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:45:11 GMT

HAZELWOOD, Mo. - A man is behind bars after a bizarre burglary in which he allegedly broke into a woman's St. Louis County home and stole a margarita while she was in the hospital. Prosecutors have charged Torian Bronner, 31, of Berkeley, with second-degree burglary and stealing in connection with the investigation. Alderwoman grabs mic after questions about her absence from meetings According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, the victim watched video from her Ring security camera on Tuesday while she was in the hospital and noticed a man lurking around her home. Police responded to the home and reportedly found Bronner inside upon arrival. Investigators say he was in possession of a margarita can that he took from the refrigerator. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP N...

Three students from Lindbergh High School earn perfect ACT scores

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:45:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Three students from Lindbergh High School recently earned a perfect ACT score of 36, the highest possible score on the ACT college placement exam.Lindbergh seniors William "Liam" Goddard, Carson Kienzler and Cindy Yao each earned a perfect score on the ACT earlier this year. Alderwoman grabs mic after questions about her absence from meetings A perfect ACT score of 36 is quite an accomplishment. Less than one percent of students who take the test nationwide attain a perfect score. “We are proud and excited to have three individuals achieve a perfect score on the ACT,” said Lindbergh High School Principal Dr. Eric Cochran. “Liam, Carson, and Cindy are all extremely bright and dedicated students. Their success is a direct reflection of their innate effort and abilities, the support of their individual families, and the talented teachers who have supported each of them on their academic journey.” Close Thanks for signing up! Watch fo...

Denver Film Festival 2023: Buzzy films, Michael Shannon, and red carpets lead the lineup

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:45:11 GMT

The 46th Denver Film Festival will open with the award-winning comedy “American Fiction” on Nov. 3 and close on Nov. 12 with Colorado native Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s space thriller, “I.S.S,” Denver Film announced Wednesday.In between, the region’s biggest film festival will screen 184 feature-length movies, including Oscar submissions from 15 countries, and honor actor-director Michael Shannon (“The Flash,” “George and Tammy”) and director Andrew Haigh (“All of Us Strangers”), among others yet to be announced.Tickets for individual screenings, special presentations and red carpet events are on sale to the public starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, at denverfilm.org/denverfilmfestival. Five- and 10-ticket packages are sold out; additional festival packages run $450 to $1,250 for non-members.Single tickets to regular screenings are $13 to $17, panels are $10, and parties are (generally) $25.This year’s ev...

A Cosmic celebration: 74th International Astronautical Congress kicks off in Baku

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:45:11 GMT

In a dazzling display of international collaboration and scientific innovation, the 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) opened its doors at the Baku Convention Center in Baku, Azerbaijan. The grand event was graced by the presence of President Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, and their son Heydar Aliyev, underscoring the nation's commitment to space exploration and global cooperation in the field of astronautics.A vision of unityThe opening ceremony of the 74th IAC was more than just a mere introduction to a week-long conference; it was a testament to the power of unity in the pursuit of the cosmos. Delegates from all corners of the Earth gathered in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to celebrate our shared fascination with space and the limitless possibilities it presents.President Ilham Aliyev, a staunch advocate for the development of Azerbaijan's space industry, welcomed the international community with open arms. In his opening remarks, he highlighted the i...

Manhattan Beach officer dies after crash on 405 Fwy; SigAlert issued

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:45:11 GMT

An officer with the Manhattan Beach Police Department died Wednesday morning after a multi-vehicle crash on the 405 Freeway in Carson.The crash occurred at about 5:15 a.m. on the 405 Freeway near East Del Amo Boulevard in Carson, according to the California Highway Patrol. The officer, whose identity has not been released, was taken to a local hospital, where he died.It has not yet been determined if the officer was on duty at the time of the crash.A SigAlert was issued for all lanes at about 6:05 a.m.

$1.2B Powerball jackpot up for grabs Wednesday night

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:45:11 GMT

America's newest billionaire could be made Wednesday night.The third-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history will be up for grabs after Monday's drawing had no big winner.The prize, worth a total of about $1.2 billion in annual payments or $551.7 million in a one-time payout, is also the seventh-largest among all U.S. lottery jackpots, Powerball said in a news release.The Powerball jackpot hasn't been claimed in nearly three months, when it again was over $1 billion. Record-breaking Powerball winner purchases second luxury home: report The July 19 drawing produced a winning ticket in California that was worth up to $1.08 billion"Since then, there have been 32 consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner," the release said. The largest Powerball jackpot, about $2.04 billion, was purchased in Altadena last year by Edwin Castro.Since then, Castro has reportedly used some of his winnings to purchase luxury homes in the L.A. area.

What to know about the emergency alert test hitting your cellphones and TVs

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:45:11 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — “THIS IS A TEST": If you have a cellphone or are watching television Wednesday, that message will flash across your screen as the federal government tests its emergency alert system used to tell people about emergencies.The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System sends out messages via the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts. The Emergency Alert System is a national public warning system that's designed to allow the president to speak to the American people within 10 minutes during a national emergency via specific outlets such as radio and television. And Wireless Emergency Alerts are short messages — 360 characters or less — that go to mobile phones to alert their owner to important information.While these types of alerts are frequently used in targeted areas to alert people in the area to thing like tornadoes, Wednesday's test is being done across the country.The test is slated to start at 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time Wednesday. Wireless phone cust...

Man jumps from 2nd floor in Koreatown fire that left woman critical

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:45:11 GMT

A man was injured while jumping from the second story of a burning home in Koreatown where a woman was found in critical condition Wednesday morning. The blaze was reported in the 900 block of South Ardmore Avenue shortly after 4 a.m.Arriving crews found a well-developed fire on the first floor of a boarded-up two-story home and went into an offensive mode, Los Angeles Fire Department Battalion Chief Donald Dillenberger said. Firefighters knocked down the blaze in about 15 minutes and found two injured people. One patient was described as a 21-year-old man who had suffered minor injuries from jumping off the second floor of the house, the fire department stated in a news alert. 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers walk off the job The second victim is a 50-year-old woman who sustained burns and smoke inhalation. She was said to be in critical condition. Both patients were treated and transported from the scene, Dillenberger said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.