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What's ahead in Chicago sports this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:26 GMT

CHICAGO — The second weekend in June features a split of teams that are home and away, as south side baseball fans and local soccer fans have options in Chicago. Meanwhile, the north siders along with the WNBA team in town are hitting the road out west for a few games from Friday through Sunday. The Cubs are facing the Giants in San Francisco as they hope to have a better finish to the road trip after a tough series in Anaheim, where they were swept by the Angels in three games. They'll face the Giants for a trio of contests starting Saturday.After taking 2-of-3 from the Yankees in New York, the White Sox make a quick stop home to for an interleague series against the Marlins starting Friday. With three contests against Miami, they can try to creep closer to first place in the AL Central Division, where they sit just 3 1/2 games out of first place. Off to a 5-3 start, the Chicago Sky are on the west coast for a pair of games, facing the Sparks in Los Angeles to start on Friday. Then...

Second woman accuses country star Jimmie Allen of sexual assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:26 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A second woman has accused country star Jimmie Allen of sexual assault.The woman, identified only as "Jane Doe 2," filed a federal lawsuit Friday.The lawsuit claims that in early May 2022, she met Allen on a plane to Nashville. While she did not know who Allen was, Allen's bodyguard allegedly followed her to the airport and told her that Allen wanted her phone number.While in Nashville, Allen took the victim and her friends for a night out on the town and then told the women he was leaving to tour but would keep in touch, the lawsuit says.Over the next several months, the woman and Allen allegedly spoke via FaceTime and text message several times per day. It was during this time Allen allegedly led her to believe he was currently separated from his wife, loved her, and wanted to marry and have children with her, believing she would also be a good stepmother for his children, according to the lawsuit.After months of talking long-distance, the alleged victim ...

APD searching for driver in east Austin hit-and-run

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said detectives were searching for a driver suspected of a hit-and-run crash in east Austin earlier this week.APD said officers responded to the crash June 4 at approximately 5:45 p.m. at the intersection of E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Harvey Street.According to police, a preliminary investigation revealed the driver of a pickup truck hit and forced a driver of an SUV onto the sidewalk. The crash then caused the SUV driver to hit a residential fence and telephone pole.APD said the driver of the SUV did not have any life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash; however, the driver of the pickup left the scene without attempting to render aid or call 9-1-1.Austin Police described the suspect vehicle as a dark-colored, newer model Dodge Ram pickup truck with black-colored rims. APD said the vehicle was possibly green and could have damage on the front passenger side.Anyone with information about the driver or vehicle was as...

Jury gives Cedric Marks death sentence for killing Jenna Scott and Michael Swearingin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:26 GMT

BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The jury has given Cedric Marks the death sentence for killing Jenna Scott and Michael Swearingin. The jury made the decision after only a few hours of deliberation.As the fifth day of testimony in the punishment phase of the Cedric Marks Capital Murder Trial got underway, Marks’ sister, Darlena Marks Simmons testified in the morning. Darlena said she’s voluntarily testifying because she loves her baby brother. Darlena described Marks as protective, having a calm demeanor, and being a great father.Marks-Simmons said this is the most heartbreaking thing for their family and she was in shock. Marks-Simmons said she doesn’t want Cedric to be a political pawn and doesn’t believe in the death penalty. Darlena recommended life without parole and said whoever did this should be held accountable.The prosecution brought forth two officers who had arrested Marks as rebuttal witnesses, testifying regarding his prior bad acts before resting its case.Closing argu...

In finally competitive Stanley Cup Final, Vegas may still have edge on Florida

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:26 GMT

By STEPHEN WHYNO (AP Hockey Writer)FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The sour taste in the aftermath of their Stanley Cup Final Game 3 loss is gone for the Vegas Golden Knights, who quickly moved on to enjoying the nearby ocean breeze.They’re breathing easily up 2-1 on the Florida Panthers in the series, knowing fully they’ve been the better team so far. Taking a day away off the ice and away from the rink — but not too far away from hockey on this big a stage — the Golden Knights are calm, cool and confident going into Game 4 Saturday night with another chance to move toward hoisting the Cup.“We’re not going to change a lot. We don’t need to,” coach Bruce Cassidy said from his team’s beachfront hotel Friday morning. “We’re not going to beat ourselves up over (Game 3). We’re going to do what we’ve always done. We’re going to work to get better and keep growing our game and hopefully be better.”...

Judge rejects lawsuit over property tax, TABOR measure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:26 GMT

A multi-faceted proposal to increase Colorado’s cap on tax collection and reduce property owner’s tax burden is clear enough for the ballot this November, a Denver District Court judge wrote Friday.The legislature, with Gov. Jared Polis’ backing, passed the referred measure, known as Proposition HH, this spring. Voters will need to approve the proposition this November for it to become law. If passed, the measure would alter the formula used to establish how much property tax is owed by owners — potentially reducing their burden by hundreds of dollars a year, according to advocates’ projections.The measure would also change the formula set in the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, or TABOR, that’s used to establish how much tax money the state can keep for about the next decade. It would also flatten the refund mechanism for overcollections for the next year. A flatter refund mechanism means lower-income Coloradans will receive a bigger refund, whil...

Severe weather causing flight delays at Denver International Airport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:26 GMT

5:14 p.m.: Weather concerns at Denver International Airport have contributed to late arrivals and flight delays. Inbound flights to DIA are being held at origin airports an average of 56 minutes, according to FlightAware.com, and from 3 to 7 p.m. 114 departing fights have been delayed.Blue and gold all the way. You've got this, @Nuggets. #BringItIn #NuggetsNation pic.twitter.com/SWNKEPKWVu— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) June 9, 20235:00 p.m.: A special weather statement is issued for a widespread area north of Denver to include Greeley, Windsor and Evans. The posting is until 5:30 p.m. and forecasters expect hail and a possible landspout.A special weather statement has been issued for Greeley CO, Windsor CO and Evans CO until 5:30 PM MDT #COwx pic.twitter.com/MnBaqC5RNU— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) June 9, 20235:00 p.m.: A flash flood warning for part of the Cameron Peak burn area has been canceled as heavy rain moved out of the vicinity, the National Weathe...

Possibly armed suspect prompts shelter-in-place warning at Cal State Northridge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:26 GMT

A possibly armed suspect heading to Cal State Northridge prompted a shelter-in-place order on Friday afternoon.A Twitter statement from school officials around 3:30 p.m. said campus police were "made aware of a potential subject who may be bringing a firearm to the campus."Anyone who is on campus was urged to “immediately leave the area.” Those who may be unable to leave were advised to shelter in place.All others were told to stay away from the area as Department of Public Safety officials responded to the scene to investigate.Although CSUN officials note the potential threat was not verified, the urgent order appeared to be out of caution. No further details were released.This developing story will be updated.

Oakland police arrested suspected shooter in case where man was killed after his friends confronted car burglars

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:26 GMT

OAKLAND — A Bay Area man has been arrested and charged as the shooter in a homicide case where the victim was killed after his friends confronted two car burglars, court records show.Patrick Rushing, 32, was charged Friday with killing 44-year-old Phoutsamay “Phil” Norawong in a Feb. 26 shooting in Oakland’s Chinatown. Rushing now joins co-defendants 32-year-old Terrance Rose, who faces a murder charge, and Rose’s wife, Joan Ramirez-Rose, 48, who is charged with accessory after the fact.According to police, on the early morning of Feb. 26, Rushing and Rose traveled from San Francisco to Oakland looking for cars to burglarize. They allegedly broke into several cars before arriving on 8th Street in Chinatown, where they were confronted by one of Norawong’s friends, who had just left a nearby establishment. Police describe Norawong as a peacemaker, alleging that he pulled his friends away from the altercation in an attempt to smooth things over.But Rushing and Rose al...

Letters: Keep neighborhoods | BART money | Artificial intelligence | ‘Harnessing’ misuse | GOP should move on

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:26 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Pleasant Hill must keepneighborhoods togetherI’m worried about Pleasant Hill. Councilmembers are drafting an ordinance that would allow for the adoption of a map that divides neighborhoods.In addition, a 4-district map on the ballot would cost approximately $100,000. Mayor Tim Flaherty wants a four-district map that divides College Park, Gregory Gardens and Poet’s Corner. Residents want a five-district map that keeps neighborhoods together. It is in the best interest of the mayor to have an ordinance for a four-district map to remain on the City Council.Councilmembers should work for the best interest of our city. Dividing neighborhoods is not in our best interest.I hope Pleasant Hill residents voice their opposition by emailing the City Council and attending the next City Council meeting on June 26. Please tell the city not to adopt an ordinance that includes language that can divide our neighborhoods a...