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Boy, 15, shot and wounded on Far South Side

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:21:34 GMT

CHICAGO — A 15-year-old boy was shot and wounded on the city's Far South Side.The shooting happened around 6:45 p.m. Monday on the 10100 block of South LaSalle Street, when the teen heard shots and felt pain.According to police, the boy was shot in the left elbow and left buttock and transported to Comer Children's Hospital in stable condition. Instagram post may shed new light in death of former NFL player’s mother No one is in custody. Area Two detectives are investigating.

Benches clear late in White Sox win over Nationals

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:21:34 GMT

WASHINGTON D.C. — A rare White Sox victory in September wasn't without some drama in the closing moments on Monday night at Nationals Park. It came at the end of a strong performance for White Sox starter Mike Clevinger and concerned the one mistake he made on the night. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)Just an out away from a complete game shutout, Nationals first baseman Dominic Smith smacked a solo homer to right field for Washington's first run. As he got to home plate, replays showed Clevinger saying something to Smith as he made his way down the third base line.The first baseman then turned toward the pitcher and started yelling, with Clevinger eventually pointing toward the scoreboard. As the pair continued to jaw at each other, the benches cleared, but the pair remained separated as they yelled back and forth. No punches were thrown as calm was quickly restored before Clevinger struck out Carter Kieboom to end the White Sox 6-1 win. The starting pitched notched the fourt...

UAW president vows more strikes if no progress by noon Friday

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:21:34 GMT

(The Hill) - United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain threatened the Big Three automakers with further strikes starting Friday if the companies don’t make “serious progress” on negotiating a contract.UAW began a historic strike against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis last Friday. The union is demanding higher wages, shorter work weeks, union representation for battery plant workers and better retirement benefits, including restored pensions for new hires.United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain talks with autoworkers outside the General Motors Factory Zero plant in Hamtramck, Mich., July 12, 2023. Besides the usual haggling over wages, pensions and health care, the union has set its sights on a more consequential goal: It is determined to secure a foothold in the joint-venture plants that will manufacture electric vehicle batteries in the years and likely decades ahead. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)“Our members have been clear about their demands, and we know the companies can af...

WCSO: Lake George man arrested after driving stolen U-Haul

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:21:34 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Lake George man was arrested on Thursday after law enforcement says he was seen driving a stolen U-Haul. Peter Morales, 47, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Warren County Sheriff's Office, on Thursday, September 7, Morales was seen by a patrol officer driving a U-Haul that was reported stolen. When law enforcement tried approaching him, he fled southbound on State Route 9N toward Lake Luzerne.The U-Haul was found unoccupied on Dunkley Road in Lake Luzerne. He was later found in a residence on Dunkley Road and was taken into custody without incident. Pittsfield Police make two firearm arrests on Sunday Charges:Third-degree criminal possession of stolen propertyResisting arrestMorales was arraigned at Lake George Town Court. He's remanded to the Warren County Correctional Facility.

Pittsfield Police make two firearm arrests on Sunday

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:21:34 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Pittsfield Police Department made two separate firearm arrests over the weekend on Sunday. One resulted in the arrest of Michael Barnes (59, Pittsfield), and the other Tristan Kalinowski-Barnett (19, Pittsfield). Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Sunday, just after 3 p.m., Pittsfield Police responded to 65 Columbus Avenue for a report of an assault involving a gun. Police say the victim claimed to be threatened by a man with a handgun. An investigation resulted in the arrest of Barnes when police found a loaded Walther.380 handgun.Image of recovered gun via Pittsfield PoliceCharges:Assault with a dangerous weaponLater Sunday, just after 5 p.m., police responded to the Cumberland Farms on 154 First Street for a disturbance. Police say a caller alleged a man had made a threat with a gun. After an investigation, police arrested Kalinowski-Barnett after finding a loaded Hi-Point 9mm handgun. Imag...

Carly Pearce performing at Stifel Theatre Friday, Oct. 13

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:21:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Grammy Award-winning country singer Carly Pearce will bring her 'Country Made Me Do It' Tour to Stifel Theatre on October 13.FOX 2 is giving away a pair of tickets every day this week. 200 WINS! Adam Wainwright caps career with long-awaited milestone To get entered, go to the contest page at FOX2Now.com.  For a bonus chance to enter, follow FOX2Now on Instagram.

Denver weather: Evening showers possible after sunny day

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:21:34 GMT

Denver could have a wet evening with isolated showers after a mostly sunny day Tuesday.Before any rain comes in, Denver will have a mostly sunny day with a high of 79 degrees.Scattered showers will develop in the mountains this afternoon producing wind gusts up to 40 mph and light rain. These showers will push into the foothills and eventually the I-25 corridor by this evening becoming isolated. Skies begin to clear tonight. #COwx pic.twitter.com/V43Fnvj4EO— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) September 19, 2023Related ArticlesWeather | Denver weather: Last week of summer brings warm temps before weekend cooldown Weather | Denver weather: Sunny and warm Sunday, with showers and thunderstorms returning Tuesday Weather | Colorado weather: Sunny and 75, with clear skies all day Weather | Denver weather: Cool, rainy, fall-like Friday before weekend warm-up Weather | Colorado weather: Rotating thunderstorm passes over...

Gas prices up more than 10 cents overnight

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:21:34 GMT

On Monday, rising gas prices neared an average of $6 per gallon in the Los Angeles area.It only took one more day for that benchmark to be eclipsed.On Tuesday, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was nearly $6.03 in the L.A. area, according to AAA.That's about 11 cents higher than Monday's $5.92.Gas prices also rose statewide, though not by as much as they did in the Southland.The state average price is $5.76, up about 7 cents from $5.69 on Monday.Nationally, however, gas prices actually dipped about a tenth of a cent, remaining right around $3.88 per gallon.Even with the higher prices in L.A. Tuesday morning, the all-time record for average gas price remains the $6.49 recorded last year on Oct. 5, 2022.

Emergency Renters Assistance Program opens today to L.A. residents

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:21:34 GMT

Applications for Los Angeles' Emergency Renters Assistance Program will be available to residents beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday.The program was designed to help eligible residents who owe back rent since the time of the COVID-19 pandemic in order to stop people from being evicted. The idea is that more evictions would only add to the city's homeless population. The City Council and Mayor Karen Bass approved the controversial Measure ULA, also known as the "mansion tax," earlier this year to fund rental assistance programs and build affordable housing.The measure places a 4% sales tax on any property worth more than $5 million, and a 5.5% sales tax on any property worth over $10 million.Here is how to qualify for the assistance:Must be a resident of Los AngelesOne or more individuals within the household have experienced a loss of employment, reduction in household income, incurred significant costs or experienced other financial hardship between March 2020 and now Have unpaid ren...

Common Ground Digs Up The Dirt On Regenerative Farming

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:21:34 GMT

The documentary film on the recurring subject of regenerative farming, COMMON GROUND, rolls out in theaters across America starting Wednesday, Sept. 27 and features the narration of actors and activists Jason Momoa, Donald Glover, Woody Harrelson, Rosario Dawson and Laura Dern alongside North Dakota regenerative farmer Gabe Brown.  The elegantly photographed and empowering film highlights the information and tools needed to alter food and agricultural systems by working with nature and employing the principles of regenerative farming. Research has shown that increased production of healthier crops that are chemical-free with more calories per acre than the chemical-laden GMO crops at a lower cost of production, and the added benefit of healthier soil, retains more water and stores carbon from the atmosphere than chemically-laden soils.Created by Ojai-based filmmakers Josh and Rebecca Tickell, who also produced Kiss The Ground, On Sacred Ground about events behind the Dakota Access P...