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Prisoner on the way to jail breaks free from custody, carjacks 2 vehicles before being arrested in Wisconsin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:05 GMT

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. — A prisoner was arrested after escaping police custody while being taken to jail Saturday. But before being arrested, he was able to carjack two vehicles and lead police on a chase all the way to Wisconsin.According to the Park Ridge Police Department, two officers were taking a male prisoner who was wanted on a Lake County warrant to the Lake County Jail.At around 2:38 p.m., the male prisoner slipped his handcuffs in the back of a Park Ridge squad car and when the officers pulled over on the shoulder of northbound I-294, the offender broke free, despite being tasered in the process. “Shook up, but we’ll survive:” Bridgeview jeweler re-opens after armed robbery The prisoner then jumped the concrete barrier in the middle of I-294, and ran into oncoming traffic in the southbound lanes of the highway. He then forced a driver out of a maroon-colored Ford van that had stopped on the highway, and drove off.At around 3:19 p.m., police said the escaped prisoner was in t...

Gavilan Fire breaks out in Riverside County, evacuations ordered

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:05 GMT

Crews are battling a large wildfire that erupted in Riverside County on Saturday afternoon, prompting evacuations.Named the “Gavilan Fire,” the blaze was first reported near Gavilan and Idaleona Roads in Gavilan Hills around 3:28 p.m.The fire has spread from 30 acres to 150 acres so far and is “burning in heavy fuels,” according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department. The flames are continuing to grow with zero percent containment.Fire crews are working to extinguish the blaze near Lake Mathews. Multiple air tankers can be seen dropping around 9,400 gallons of flame retardant on the brush-heavy area. Multiple water-dropping helicopters are also at the scene.At around 5 p.m., an evacuation warning was issued for all areas south of Country Pine, east of Gold Valley and north of Ida Leona.At 6 p.m., an evacuation order was issued for the following areas:-East of Gavilan Road-North of Santa Rosa Mine Road-West of Crescent Canyon Drive / Homestead Road-South of Gustin Road-East of ...

Over 10K PG&E customers affected in Rohnert Park power outage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:05 GMT

(KRON) -- Two power outages Saturday afternoon have affected over 10,000 customers in Rohnert Park, a PG&E spokesperson confirmed to KRON4. However, officials could not confirm if the outages are related to the ongoing Bay Area heat wave. The first outage happened at 4:41 p.m. and affected 6,333 customers. As of 6 p.m., PG&E crews were able to safely restore power to 4,044 customers. The second outage happened at 4:42 p.m. and affected 5,168 customers, according to PG&E. As of 6:04 p.m., 2,448 of those customers have had their power restored. A total of 11,501 PG&E customers were affected by this outage. As of 6:10 p.m., 6,492 of those customers had their power restored.PG&E map of the Rohnert Park power outagePG&E is investigating the cause of the outages, the spokesperson said.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-contai...

¿Quiénes son los dueños del Inter Miami?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:05 GMT

(CNN Español) — Un nuevo capítulo en la vida de Lionel Messi se comienza a escribir. El campeón del mundo argentino llega al Inter Miami para apuntalar al club y, de hecho, a toda la Major League Soccer (MLS) estadounidense.Si bien el club ha tenido otras estrellas en su corta historia, como el también argentino Gonzalo Higuaín —quien en 2020 fue fichado como el jugador franquicia del equipo—, la contratación de Messi supera a cualquiera debido al palmarés que tiene tras de sí el que para muchos es el mejor jugador de la historia.Así es el Inter de Miami: historia, títulos ganados, cómo juega y másLa llegada de Messi hace que las miradas de todo el mundo del fútbol se centren en el Inter de Miami y que, por tanto, el club adopte una posición más global, pero sin olvidar a su base de fans, algo que estaba en la visión del equipo desde su creación en 2018.“Nuestro club tendrá una visión global, pero nuestros aficionados del sur de Florida serán siempre nuestra primera prio...

Union beat NYCFC 2-1 for record 17th win in 20 home matches

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:05 GMT

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — José Martínez and Chris Donovan scored goals to lead Philadelphia to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Saturday night, giving the Union a league-record 17 wins in their last 20 home matches.Martínez found the net first, taking a pass from Quinn Sullivan in the 23rd minute and scoring his second goal of the season to give the Union (12-7-4) the lead. Donovan’s first goal this season proved to be the difference, coming unassisted in the 81st minute.Andres Jasson scored his first career goal — unassisted in the 86th minute — to help NYCFC (5-8-11) avoid the shutout. Jasson has made 48 appearances for the club in the past three seasons.Philadelphia becomes the first team to beat NYCFC five straight times. NYCFC owned a 10-5-2 record through the first 17 meetings. Andre Blake saved two shots in his first start for the Union since June 10. Blake left the club to play for Jamaica in the Gold Cup. Luis Barraza had one save for NYCFC.NYCFC saw an eight-match un...

Policía de Pensilvania captura a un recluso que se fugó de la prisión durante más de una semana

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:05 GMT

(CNN) — Michael Burham, un recluso con habilidades de supervivencia que escapó de una prisión en Pensilvania, fue capturado en un área boscosa cerca de Warren después de más de una semana de fuga, anunciaron las autoridades el sábado.Un funcionario del condado de Warren le dijo a CNN que “preparan una celda de aislamiento en la cárcel del condado de Warren” para Burham, pero no tienen la intención de mantenerlo más allá del domingo. Se desconoce a dónde será trasladado Burham después de eso, pero no será alojado en la prisión de donde escapó, dijeron las autoridades.Burham escapó de la prisión del condado de Warren en el noroeste de Pensilvania poco antes de la medianoche del 6 de julio usando sábanas atadas y elevándose en un equipo de ejercicio, según un portavoz del condado.Las autoridades lo describieron como un recluso “peligroso” con experiencia militar y conocimientos de supervivencia después de su fuga de la instalación con capacidad para 140 reclusos en espera de juic...

Denver weather: Heat advisories Monday with highs near 100

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will start to heat up again to the 90s on Sunday and into the start of the workweek, alongside plenty of sunshine. Weather tonight: Storms clearing Thunderstorms will clear out Saturday evening, and so will most of the clouds. Temperatures will stay seasonal and fall down toward 60 degrees. Weather tomorrow: Sunny and warmer Sunshine will help temperatures in Denver quickly climb up toward 90 degrees, which is right in line with normal for this time of year. Looking ahead: Heat advisories Monday The heat returns in full force for the start of the workweek. Heat advisories are set to go into effect on Monday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. along the Interstate 25 urban corridor, which includes the Denver metro. High temperatures will reach the upper 90s to 100 degrees. How to survive excessive heat: 5 scientific findings Hot temperatures may cause heat illness, so make sure to stay hydrated, and find shade or stay in an air-conditioned room when p...

Taylor Swift fans enjoy 'Enchanted' night at Empower Field for night 2 of Eras Tour

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Tens of thousands of Taylor Swift fans filed into Empower Field at Mile High for night two of the Eras Tour stop in Denver.The concert brought big crowds downtown to watch the longtime singer."We actually went to Arizona a few months ago to see her first show on the tour," said Leigh Rice, a "Swiftie" at Saturday's show. "Now, we're really excited to know the set list and know the songs and anticipate it all." Swifties celebrate concert excitement outside Empower Field Rice said she has been a Swift fan for well over a decade and has been to either nine or 10 of Swift's concerts."I saw her in Ireland for the first time back in 2011," Rice said. "Now I’m going to Portugal next year to see her on another tour she just announced."Growing up with Taylor Swift's musicRice explained that there is such a connection with the pop star because she said she has grown up with her music."We are the same age. I remember when I was 15 and I told my mom about this new song that ju...

Colorado celebrates 100th birthday of a Tuskegee airman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:05 GMT

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (KDVR) — Hundreds of people gathered at Centennial Airport on Saturday to celebrate the 100th birthday of Lt. Colonel James Harvey III.Harvey is an Air Force pilot who flew as part of the 99th Fighter Squadron, best known as the all-Black Tuskegee Airmen "Red Tails" in World War II. Marines memorial needs repairs after rough summer weather "He's had some amazing stories," said Harvey's younger cousin, Keith Lofton, who was at the event at Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight. "I appreciate him paving the way for us young men."Harvey paved quite a path. His pilot team won the inaugural Top Gun team competition in 1949. They were finally formally recognized in 2022.Lt. Col. James H. Harvey flew as part of the 99th Fighter Squadron, best known as the all-Black Tuskegee Airmen "Red Tails" in World War II. (KDVR)Harvey was also the first African American jet fighter pilot to engage in combat during the Korean War."I've known about the Tuskegee Airmen ever...

‘Horrible’: Body of 17-year-old swimmer recovered from Winchester lake

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:05 GMT

An investigation is underway after the body of a 17-year-old boy who went missing while swimming at Shannon Beach in Winchester on Saturday was later pulled from the water by firefighters.Troopers, firefighters, and members of the Massachusetts Environmental Police responded to the beach in the Upper Mystic Lakes around 7 p.m. and the teen’s body was later recovered by Stoneham firefighters, state police said. The victim’s name has not been released.A preliminary investigation suggests the boy was with a group swimming about 100 yards offshore in an area outside the swim zone.  At some point, hisfellow swimmers realized he was no longer at the surface. The victim’s body was recovered in about 6 feet of water near the place where he was last seen.Nearby residents say this isn’t the first time something tragic like this has happened at Shannon Beach.“Every year we have some kid die at this beach, every single year, it’s horrible,” a man said at the ...