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Body recovered from vehicle in Calumet River, CPD says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:23 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago police recovered the remains of a body after their marine unit responded to a call about a vehicle found in the Calumet River in the South Deering neighborhood Saturday evening.Police said marine unit personnel responded to a call of a vehicle in the water around 5:36 p.m. in the 12500 block of South Stony Island Avenue, where they recovered the remains of a body from inside a submerged vehicle.No other information is available at this time. Police: 10-year-old girl found dead in Rockford Stay with WGN News as this article will be updated once more information becomes available.

Chosen Few Picnic and Festival hits Jackson Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:23 GMT

CHICAGO — Some of the most well-known house DJ's are bringing their soulful dance beats and vocals to Jackson Park for the annual Chosen Few Picnic and Festival."House music is just something that gets into you," said Tonia Minor, an attendee at the festival. "[It] just makes you want to move."The family reunion-style event where families and friends set up tents and chairs in Jackson Park started small in 1990, behind the Museum of Science and Industry. Man shot, critical after argument between shooter and meter maid near Oakwood Beach Organizers said this festival is now the longest running event in the world dedicated to house music, which is described as a genre of upbeat, soulful sounds created by DJ's on the South Side that became popular in the 80's."When I hear house music I think of home," said Darryl Lockhart, another attendee at the festival. "Because house music is Chicago and Chicago is my home."For more information on the Chosen Few Festival, which attracts more than...

Heavy police presence on Wolf Road

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:23 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — There was a heavy police presence on Wolf Road late Saturday night. According to the Colonie Police, there was a bad crash. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police rerouted traffic while waiting for a tow truck to remove a vehicle on the scene. The scene was cleared around 11:40 p.m. No other information is available at this time.

Gloversville band Flame returns from tour of Cambodia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:23 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -The U.S. Embassy asked Flame to take part in concerts and workshops around the 4th of July. The U.S. Arts Envoy Program highlights American artists to encourage cross-cultural understanding and collaboration. The band considering the offer high praise. “It was such a huge honor because musicians typically apply for this grant, which Flame didn’t have to do because they were invited," explained Band Manager, Maria Nestle. Local band invited to tour Cambodia by U.S. Embassy Up onstage, band members sang, danced, and played their hearts out to a new audience. Even far from home, Flame had no problem finding their groove.“It really touched my heart, and everybody loved it. We mingled with everybody," said Lead Singer and Guitarist, Michelle King. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Every member of Flame uses their different abilities and talents to shine. Michelle King and Andrew Carpenter use their t...

Ventura County drug ‘delivery driver’ arrested, suspected ties to Mexican cartel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:23 GMT

A man was arrested in Ventura County for allegedly working as a narcotics delivery driver for Mexican cartels.The suspect was identified as Kevin Montano Chavez, 21, by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.Investigators had been tracking a narcotics delivery service that was supplying fentanyl and other drugs to Ventura County residents.Drivers who were identified as working with the delivery service, which was owned by Mexican cartels, were being surveilled.On July 5, deputies spotted Chavez conducting an apparent drug sale in Camarillo.As Chavez drove away, authorities pulled him over for vehicle code violations. During questioning, Chavez said he was homeless and had recently moved to the U.S. from Sinaloa, Mexico.   During a search of his vehicle, which was registered out of El Monte, deputies located 2,023 counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, half a pound of heroin, half a pound of powder fentanyl, and $1,412 in cash from drug sales.A man was arrested ...

Powerball winning numbers for $615M jackpot announced

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:23 GMT

(KRON) -- Did you win? The numbers for Powerball's $615 million jackpot were released Saturday night. The winning numbers are 7, 23, 24, 32, 43 and (Powerball number) 18.The estimated cash value of the jackpot is $310.6 million, according to Powerball's website.No winners were announced in Powerball's last drawing on Wednesday. Mega Millions' winning numbers for its $450 million jackpot were released Friday. Nobody won the jackpot, but one person from California matched five of the six numbers. That person won $1 million.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }This story will be updated.

Nuñez’s 3-run double, Misiorowski’s 102 mph pitch highlight NL’s 5-0 win in Futures Game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:23 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Nasim Nuñez’s cleats had the words “Esta en la sangre,” which translates to “It’s in the blood.” The shoes were a tribute to his late grandfather Jose, who was known for the saying.“Two weeks, maybe like a week-and-a-half ago my grandfather passed away, and he’s the one who put the bat and ball in my hands,” the Miami Marlins prospect said. “He’d always yell at me, ‘Hit the ball. Hit the ball. Uppercut, uppercut.’ All this stuff. And he passed away from lung cancer and prostate cancer.”Nuñez was selected MVP of the All-Star Futures Game on Saturday after his three-run double off Toronto’s Yosver Zulueta in the sixth inning helped the National League beat the American 5-0.“This game was really for him,” said Nuñez, a Double-A infielder who turns 23 next month, said of his grandpa. “Everything in the future’s going to be for him, as well, and I know he’s always going to be with me.”Milwaukee’s Jeferson Quero had an RBI single and PhiladelphiaR...

Misiorowski displays heat at Futures Game by reaching 100 mph with 10 of 18 pitches

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:23 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Jacob Misiorowski’s first pitch was 101 mph at the top of the strike zone. And from there the Milwaukee prospect just kept throwing faster.A 21-year-old right-hander with just 10 months of professional experience was the most impressive of the 17 young pitchers in Major League Baseball’s annual All-Star Futures Game. He reached 100 mph with 10 of 18 pitches and topped out at 102.4 mph while striking out the side in a one-hit fourth.“It’s what I do. It’s what I throw,” the 6-foot-7 pitcher said with a wide smile after the National League’s 5-0 win Saturday, both pleased with and embarrassed at the attention.His senior season at Grain Valley High School in Grain Valley, Missouri, was canceled because of the coronavirus in 2020. Originally intending to go to Oklahoma State, he instead went to Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri, pitched in two games in 2021 and then became a redshirt.After he went 10-0 with 136 strikeouts in 76 innings for the Nat...

Inter Miami’s winless streak hits 10 in 2-2 tie with DC United

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:23 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Taxiarchis Fountas scored a goal and followed with an assist on Nigel Robertha’s equalizer to help D.C. United earn a 2-2 draw with Inter Miami on Saturday night after a scoreless first half.Inter Miami has now gone a club-record 10 straight matches without a victory. Robertha’s first goal of the season came in the 77th minute when he used assists from Ruan and Fountas to pull DC United (8-9-6) even.Inter Miami (5-13-3) had taken a 2-1 lead in the 68th minute on an unassisted goal by defender Noah Allen. It was the first goal of the 19-year-old defender’s career. Allen has made eight starts and 15 appearances in two seasons with the club.Neither team found the net until Benjamin Cremaschi took a pass from Robert Taylor in the 59th minute and scored his first career goal to give Inter Miami a 1-0 lead. The 18-year-old midfielder has made 13 starts and 17 appearances in his rookie campaign.Fountas knotted the score in the 65th minute. Cristian Dájom...

Matt Manning, 2 Tigers relievers combine to no-hit Blue Jays, 2nd no-no in majors this season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:23 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Matt Manning wasn’t upset about being pulled while pitching a no-hitter.He said he didn’t even realize it until someone told him in the dugout.“I had no idea,” he said. “I was like, ‘well, dang,’”By the time the game was over, everyone at Comerica Park knew what Manning and relievers Jason Foley and Alex Lange had achieved.Foley and Lange finished what Manning started, and the Tigers no-hit the Toronto Blue Jays in a 2-0 win on Saturday.Manning (3-1) pitched 6 2/3 innings and Foley got four straight outs.Lange, the Tigers closer, came in for the ninth and struck out Bo Bichette on three pitches. Brandon Belt lined out to center field, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. grounded out to third on an 0-2 pitch.It was the ninth no-hitter in Tigers history and the first combined one. It was the first no-hitter for the franchise since Spencer Turnbull no-hit the Seattle Mariners on May 18, 2021. Detroit no-hit the Blue Jays for the second time — Justin Verlander did it at Toron...