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Rolling tribute for Prairie Du Pont firefighter and tow truck operator

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:37 GMT

PRAIRIE DU PONT, Ill. – A caravan of tow trucks and emergency vehicles made its way from a funeral home in Dupo, Illinois, to the East Carondelet Community Center on Tuesday night. The procession showcased the pain felt over the tragic death of 57-year-old Wade Bivins, a volunteer firefighter, tow truck operator, and dedicated community servant.Prairie Du Pont Fire Chief Jerame Simmons paid tribute to Bivins, describing him as the type of person every community would want to call their own."Anything you ask Wade to do, there was never a no. It’s like, ‘When do you want it done? Can we do it now?’ That’s how great a guy he was," Simmons said.Bivins worked for Paw Paw Towing and was assisting a stranded driver on Interstate 255 when he was struck and killed last week. The driver remained on the scene, and an investigation is ongoing.The visitation for Bivins was held on Tuesday, drawing friends, colleagues, and strangers alike.Niki O’Bryan, Paw Paw Towing manager, recalled Bivins' com...

Terrifying home invasion in Clifton Heights as couple sleeps

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a terrifying home invasion in the Clifton Heights neighborhood.The victim asked to remain anonymous out of safety concerns but shared a video of four people racing out the front door of her home after breaking in through a window. The victim said the thieves stole Christmas presents from under the tree while she was asleep in her bedroom.The criminals also got away with her purse, which included her car keys. She shared a picture of her car with FOX 2 and hopes someone will recognize her vehicle.

Christmas Grinches targeting homes in Southern California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:37 GMT

As Southern Californians prepare for the holiday season, Christmas Grinches targeting Riverside County homes remain at large.On Dec. 1 at around 4:30 a.m., Alexandra Falcon’s surveillance video caught at least two suspects trespassing on her property on Calle Vejar in Moreno Valley.“A group of guys were on my lawn and on my neighbor's as well and they had unplugged from the extension chord on two of our inflatables,” Falcon said.The woman’s security cameras captured at least two people stealing large, pricey Christmas decorations from the homes on her street.“We had a singular reindeer, like a Rudolph reindeer, and then we had a Santa,” Falcon said.Video from Falcon and her neighbor across the street shows a man approaching Falcon's home, then walking away. Minutes later, he returns to grab the holiday inflatables from her front lawn and calmly walks away.Surveillance video captures two thieves stealing large, pricey Christmas decorations from a Moreno Valley neighborhood on Dec. 1,...

Suspects arrested for stealing over $3,000 worth of sneakers in Corona

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:37 GMT

Four suspects were arrested after allegedly stealing over $3,000 worth of sneakers from a Corona shoe store.The male suspects were identified as James Sanders, 42, Miracle Partee, 22, and two juveniles — a 16-year-old and a 14-year-old, according to the Corona Police Department.On Dec. 2,  the group of thieves entered a WSS Shoe Store on the 1100 block of West Sixth Street at around 12:55 p.m.The suspects entered the shop and began grabbing pricey sneakers and valuable shoes, police said.The group left the store with around $3,000 worth of merchandise and fled the scene in a getaway car.Officers eventually spotted the suspects’ vehicle on the westbound lanes of the 91 Freeway near Valley View Drive in La Mirada.  Suspects stole over $1 million worth of luxury cars in Riverside County Four suspects were arrested after stealing over $3,000 worth of shoes from a WSS shoe store on Dec. 2, 2023. (Corona Police Department)A WSS shoe store on the 1100 block of West Sixth Street in C...

Man arrested in connection with two assaults, hit-and-run in Mountain View

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:37 GMT

MOUNTAIN VIEW – A 34-year-old man was arrested Monday evening in connection with two assaults and an injury hit-and-run in Mountain View, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Police say San Jose shooting that led to three arrests was gang related Crime and Public Safety | Three arrested in connection to alleged underground gambling ring in San Jose Crime and Public Safety | Woman found dead at home near Coyote Creek, police investigating as homicide Crime and Public Safety | Woman arrested after breaking into Palo Alto home with family inside Crime and Public Safety | San Jose gun task force arrests two after discovering drug and weapons cache The spree started at 10:30 a.m., when the suspect assaulted a victim at Central Expressway and Moffett Boulevard, the Mountain View Police Department said in a news release.Five hours later, a hit-and-run was reported at an apartment complex in the...

Hertl started an unlikely San Jose Sharks comeback. Eklund then ended it in dramatic fashion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:37 GMT

Tomas Hertl started an unlikely third-period rally for the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday against the New York Islanders.William Eklund then finished it with an overtime goal for the Sharks’ most stunning victory of the season, a 5-4 victory at UBS Arena.On the winning goal, the Sharks entered the Islanders’ zone before Mikael Granlund dropped a pass back to Ekiund, who beat Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin for his sixth goal of the year.Eklund’s goal with six seconds left in overtime gave the Sharks the victory, capping as unlikely a win as San Jose has had in the last four-plus seasons.Hertl scored goals 1:41 apart late in the third period, tying the game with 90 seconds left in regulation time after the Sharks trailed by three goals with 11:33 remaining.Kevin Labanc started the Sharks’ rally, tipping a Nikita Okhotiuk shot last Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin with 8:05 left in the third period.How unlikely was the win? The Sharks were 0-15-0 this season when traili...

Ghost gun, 6 pit bulls seized after Berkeley shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:37 GMT

(KRON) -- Berkeley police officers detained two people after shots were fired into an apartment on Monday, the Berkeley Police Department announced. The shooting led to a five-hour standoff. BPD responded to the 2400 block of 8th Street for the report of a bullet being fired into an apartment. BPD said it determined that the bullet came from an apartment occupied by Tyreece Stitts and a juvenile. SF homicide victim identified as 27-year-old tech worker While BPD was trying to contact the suspect, a woman named Princess Dennis arrived at the scene and tried to "force her way past police," the department said. Dennis was detained by officers. After the lengthy standoff, Stitts exited the apartment and was arrested. He and the juvenile were taken into custody. Six pit bulls were handed over to Berkeley Animal Control. Police served a search warrant at the home and found an AR-15-style ghost gun and high-capacity magazines.KRON ON is streaming news live now.embed-container { position...

Johnson scores 29 as New Orleans defeats Belhaven 79-65

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:37 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jordan Johnson’s 29 points helped New Orleans defeat Belhaven 79-65 on Tuesday night.Johnson had seven assists for the Privateers (4-4,). Khaleb Wilson-Rouse scored 22 points and added three steals. Jamond Vincent finished 4 of 10 from the floor to finish with eight points, while adding nine rebounds.The Blazers were led by Judah Jordan, who posted 24 points and 10 rebounds. Jacob Reese added 14 points and 12 rebounds for Belhaven. In addition, Luke Couch had 12 points.New Orleans visits San Jose State in its next matchup on Saturday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Millora-Brown scores 17 as The Citadel downs Pfeiffer 88-60

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:37 GMT

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Quentin Millora-Brown scored 17 points as The Citadel beat Pfeiffer 88-60 on Tuesday night.Millora-Brown also contributed 14 rebounds for the Bulldogs (6-4). Keynan Davis was 4 of 9 shooting (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to add 11 points. Madison Durr finished 4 of 5 from the floor to finish with 10 points.Daymon Beckwith led the Falcons in scoring, finishing with 13 points. Alex Cunningham added 12 points for Pfeiffer. Clayton Robinson also had 10 points and six rebounds.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Doughty scores 33 seconds into OT, Kings rally past Blue Jackets 4-3 for 10th straight road win

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:37 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Drew Doughty scored 33 seconds into overtime and the Los Angeles Kings rallied from a three-goal deficit in the third period, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Tuesday night for their NHL record-tying 10th straight road win.Phoenix Copley stopped 26 for the Kings, who have won seven of their last eight games and matched the road win record of the 2006-07 Buffalo Sabres.Phillip Danault scored twice, Arthur Kaliyev added a goal and Vladislav Gavrikov contributed a pair of assists in his first game back in Columbus after being traded to Los Angeles in March.Kirill Marchenko, Johnny Gaudreau and Mathieu Olivier scored, and Elvis Merzlikins stopped 35 for Columbus, which has lost eight games this season after holding a lead in the final 20 minutes.The first two periods were all Columbus, as the Blue Jackets built a three-goal lead heading into the final 20 minutes, helped by a first period, power-play goal from Marchenko, and second-period scores from Gaudrea...