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Park City man, 51, killed in crash after walking in traffic lane in unincorporated Libertyville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:50 GMT

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. — Lake County Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigators are looking into a fatal crash early Thursday morning in unincorporated Libertyville, which resulted in the death of a 51-year-old Park City man.Just before 3:30 a.m., Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Route 137 and Clover Drive for a car-versus-pedestrian crash. Deputies arrived and found the pedestrian, the Park City man, critically injured. According to Lake County authorities, a preliminary investigation shows that a 2016 Kia Rio, driven by a 54-year-old Woodstock man, was traveling westbound on Route 137 in the outside traffic lane. The driver of the Kia did not see the pedestrian, who was walking in the traffic lane for an unknown reason, before striking him.The pedestrian was transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities say the driver of the Kia was uninjured and is cooperating with the investigation. The Lake County Coro...

MLB player Wander Franco summoned in Dominican Republic amid investigation: reports

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:50 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (WFLA) — News outlets in the Dominican Republic are reporting that police have searched two homes associated with Tampa Bay Rays baseball player Wander Franco.According to local news outlet Listin Diario, authorities are looking for the shortstop due to an ongoing investigation concerning his alleged relationship with a minor.The report said a division that specializes in minors and gender violence is investigating the alleged relationship and wants to question Franco.Police reportedly searched Franco's home and his mother's home in the Dominican Republic this week. However, the baseball player wasn't located at either residence."This kind of just puts the icing on the cake and makes him look more horrible," said David Hush, a Tampa Bay Rays fan. Wander Franco earns $700,000 bonus from MLB pool despite ongoing investigation Authorities summoned Franco to appear for questioning Thursday morning."There's more to this story, and it's just terrible for not only Maj...

Dean's A-List Interview: Erika Alexander in 'American Fiction'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:50 GMT

Dean sits down with Erika Alexander on her role in the new comedy/drama 'American Fiction.'Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Real-life 'Ratatouille' restaurant reopens; overlooking Paris 2024 Olympics, Notre Dame

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:50 GMT

PARIS (AP) — The Tour d’Argent already boasts a 320,000-bottle wine cellar, a world-famous duck recipe and a storied 441-year history. Now, the legendary Paris restaurant is about to serve up its "plat de résistance": a front-row view of two of the biggest events of 2024 — the renaissance of Notre Dame Cathedral and the 2024 Summer Olympics.A city landmark unto itself — and an inspiration for the restaurant in the movie “Ratatouille’’ — the Tour d’Argent recently reopened after its own renovation, which preserved revered traditions while adapting to the 21st century.‘’It’s very reassuring for many customers to see that such establishments are still present in our history, and in French gastronomic history,’’ owner and CEO André Terrail told the Associated Press.The restaurant claims to be the oldest in Paris, its 1582 opening date embossed on the doors. It says King Henri IV ate heron pâté here; ‘’Sun King’’ Louis XIV hosted a meal here involving an entire c...

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, convicted in mom's murder, released from prison

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:50 GMT

(WPHL) – Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who infamously plotted to kill her mother, was released from prison early Thursday morning after serving more than seven years behind bars.The now-32-year-old was sentenced to 10 years in prison in July 2016 after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the death of her mother Clauddine "'Dee Dee" Blanchard. Gypsy’s ex-boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn, is serving a life sentence for fatally stabbing Dee Dee.For those unfamiliar with the case, which inspired the Hulu series "The Act," some experts believe Gypsy was a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy -- a condition where a parent, guardian or caretaker fabricates symptoms to make it look their child is sick. Man with machete, knife arrested outside US Capitol: police Throughout her childhood, Gypsy was forced to use a wheelchair and undergo unnecessary medical procedures. Dee Dee began subjecting Gypsy to false medical diagnoses shortly after her birth in 1991, first claiming the infant suf...

Austin's airport #2 in the U.S. when it comes to adding flights

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:50 GMT

AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal/KXAN) – A recent review of data found Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is bucking a trend seen at other airports around the country. Austin's airport is adding flights as other airports drop them, according to our partners at the Austin Business Journal. New non-stop flights coming to AUS in 2024 Flights originating at Austin's airport have climbed by 7,337 — or nearly 42% — from the fourth quarter of 2019 to the fourth quarter of 2023, putting it second nationally. Orlando International Airport was No. 1, gaining 8,685 flights, or close to 21%, according to the analysis of data from Cirium Inc. by the Business Journals.Find out which airports and airlines have added flights since 2019 with this story in the Austin Business Journal.

Troy Fire Department promotes new fire chief

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:50 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Fire Department has promoted Richard Cellucci to be their new fire chief following the retirement of Eric McMahon in early November after working for the fire department since 1989. A ceremony was held for Cellucci's promotion on Wednesday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Along with Celluci being named Fire Chief, seven other firefighters were promoted.

Albany restaurant closing its doors after two years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Belt Line 3, located at 340 Hamilton Street in Albany, is closing its doors. The announcement was made in a Facebook post on December 27. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! "It was a very difficult decision to make. We were so proud to revitalize an empty space in Hudson Park/Center Square and breathe life into it again," read the post. "We have loved meeting you all, hosting your big life events and especially enjoyed the new customer relationships that have turned into friendships."Belt Line 3's last day will be Friday, December 29. The eatery opened in September 2021 as an Italian restaurant and cocktail bar. The menu includes pizza, pasta, calamari, chicken parm, filet mignon, salads, and more. Bakery relocates from Manhattan to Hudson The restaurant is owned by Angela Carkner, who also owned Roux in Slingerlands before it closed in December 2022. Carkner did not immediately return NEWS10's request for commen...

State Police investigate death of hiker who fell 70 feet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:50 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police are currently investigating the death of a hiker who fell 70 feet on Friday in Minnewaska State Park in the Town of Rochester. Police say Nur Aisyah Binte MD Akbar, 39, lost her footing, fell off a cliff, and later succumbed to her injuries at Ellenville Regional Hospital. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On Friday, around 1:06 p.m., state troopers responded to Minnewaska State Park for reports of an injured hiker. Police say an initial investigation found that Nur Aisyah Binte MD Akbar, 39, was hiking with her husband, both of Singapore, on Beacon Hill Trail when they stopped to take photos near the edge of a cliff. Police say Binte MD Akbar lost her footing and fell approximately 70 feet off the cliff. Police say her husband contacted 911. 5 things to know this Thursday, December 28 New York State Police Aviation responded to hoist Binte MD Akbar to safety. She was taken to Ellenville...

Mike Johnston is poised to bring 1,000 homeless people indoors. What comes next in Denver’s strategy?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:50 GMT

Denver is nearing the finish line of Mayor Mike Johnston’s five-month sprint to move 1,000 homeless people off the streets — and with days to go before his self-imposed deadline, he and his team appear poised to pull it off.Just two months ago, Johnston’s mission was very much at risk of failing. Just 168 people had been brought inside as part of the initiative that has defined his short tenure in the mayor’s office. And neighborhoods were pushing back hard against vacant properties tabbed to host homeless micro-communities.Local politics have continued to challenge the mayor, forcing his administration to pivot more strongly to hotels to meet the target of his House 1,000 initiative which came with a target set for the last day of 2023, this Sunday. Johnston also has weathered recent controversy over shifting definitions of what counts toward that 1,000-person target, as local media reported that his office was using looser criteria than originally announced...