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2 East Chicago men dead after Hammond crash

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:04:38 GMT

HAMMOND, Ind. — Two men are dead after a crash early Sunday morning in Hammond, Indiana, according to the Lake County Coroner's Office.The crash happened around 4 a.m. in the 1100 block of Gostlin Street. Cicero man arrested after crashing into Indiana trooper’s car at crash scene Diego Villa, 18, of East Chicago, and Fernando Soto, 18, of East Chicago, died in the crash, according to the coroner's office. 3-year-old girl shot inside Gary home Both died of multiple blunt force injuries, the coroner's office said. Autopsies are scheduled for Monday.Additional information about the crash hasn't been released.

Kawhi Leonard's sister sentenced to life in prison after fatal casino robbery

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:04:38 GMT

(KTLA) – The sister of Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for her role in a 2019 murder at a Southern California casino.Kimesha Williams, the elder sister of Leonard, and another woman named Candace Townsel were convicted in February of first-degree murder, robbery and elder abuse, ESPN reported. Townsel also received a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Kawhi Leonard’s Sister Among 2 Charged in Fatal Robbery of 84-Year-Old Woman at Pechanga Casino In September 2019, the women followed an 84-year-old into a bathroom at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula. They robbed her and left her in the bathroom unconscious.Assad suffered a broken skull in the attack, according to ESPN, and she died five days later. Williams' relationship with Leonard was confirmed to The Press-Enterprise by relative Denise Woodard in 2019, though Woodard stressed that Leonard "didn’t have anything to do with ...

Manager allegedly steals nearly $49K from McDonald's

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:04:38 GMT

DUNMORE, Penn. (WBRE/WYOU) — The manager of a Pennsylvania McDonald's restaurant is accused of taking nearly $50,000 over the course of six months.According to the Dunmore Police Department, officers were called to the borough's McDonald's for a reported theft.The owner of the restaurant told police they believe an employee, Stephanie Vansickle, had been stealing from the business due to discrepancies with the deposits that she handled. McDonald’s making these 4 changes to its burgers by 2024, company says Through further investigation, detectives came to believe the thefts were committed by Vansickle between the beginning of September and the end of March. Police said discrepancies were seen between amounts deposited and what cash register printouts show should have been deposited.According to the arrest affidavit, it began with a deposit on Sept. 6 that was short $20.35 of what the register printout showed it should be. A couple of days later, the business was short $400.76.By t...

How will COVID shots be paid for after emergency ends?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:04:38 GMT

(The Hill) – The era of free COVID-19 vaccines is coming to a close as the federal government wraps up its public health emergency for the pandemic.The Biden administration and manufacturers are taking steps to maintain vaccine accessibility, particularly for the uninsured, as the shots transition toward commercialization. But while Americans with insurance are still expected to be able to get vaccinated free of charge, questions remain over how those without coverage can obtain them and the ease of the overall process.Moderna and Pfizer, the companies behind the two most commonly administered coronavirus vaccines in the U.S., are expecting the prices of their shots to increase by as much as four-fold but have stated that consumers should not expect to feel the impact themselves, regardless of insurance status.As the official end of the emergency approaches next month, here are the emerging routes for the uninsured to maintain free access. Federal avenuesThe White House&nb...

Child go missing in a crowd? Here’s what every parent should do next, according to an expert

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:04:38 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – It’s a parent’s worst fear: You’re shopping for groceries, or you’re spending the day at a park with the family, when suddenly your kid goes missing.  In many cases, you’re able to locate your child within a few seconds, in an adjacent aisle or around a nearby corner. But other times, those seconds continue to tick away and panic takes hold.“That is the nightmare of every single parent out there,” said Callahan Walsh, a child advocate and executive director for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).Walsh, whose parents Revé and John Walsh co-founded the NCMEC after his brother Adam Walsh’s abduction and murder in 1981, is well aware of the anguish parents experience after a child goes missing. That’s why the NCMEC has worked to help recover nearly 4,000 missing children over the last four decades, and why the organization operates programs aimed at fighting child exploitation and supporting the parents of those missing kids. Preschool...

PHOTOS: Hill Country hail reported Saturday night

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:04:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Strong storms brought large hail to the Hill Country late Saturday. Viewer photos show large hail in Mason County and near Doss, Texas. FORECAST: More rain today through Thursday morning There were 12 reports of hail between 1 and 2 inches in diameter, including two reports of hail 2 inches in diameter in Mason and Gillespie counties.Have more photos of last night's hail? Send your pics to [email protected]. If you take photos of hail, in particular, it’s helpful to include an object alongside it to help gauge how large it is. Coins or sports balls are a good option.Here’s a full explainer of how to take and submit photos like a professional.

Whitehall man dies in motorcycle crash, sheriff says

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:04:38 GMT

FORT ANN, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Washington County Sheriff's Office reports the death of Evertt R. Mattison III, 36, of Whitehall. They said that he was pronounced dead at the scene of his motorcycle accident. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Sheriff's Office responded to the reported motorcycle accident with injuries on Sate Route 149 in Fort Ann, west of Cartier Lane, just before 10 p.m. on Friday. They said that their investigation indicates that Mattison was headed east on 149 with a small group of other bikers.During the ride, Mattison allegedly lost control of the motorcycle, struck a guardrail, and was thrown from the seat. Emergency responders tried to resuscitate the injured Mattison at the scene, but police said he was pronounced dead. Police investigate fatal crash on Troy-Schenectady Road Closing off and clearing the road for traffic took about three hours. The Sheriff's Office said that they're still investig...

Fatal pedestrian accident in Ballston on Saturday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:04:38 GMT

BALLSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported car crash involving a personal injury at around 8:45 p.m. They say a pedestrian was hit and pronounced dead at the scene near 230 Church Avenue in Ballston. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! As it currently stands, the police investigation suggests that a 2017 Honda Civic headed north on Church Avenue hit the pedestrian, who was already lying the in road.Police did not reveal the identities of the victim or the driver. They are holding off releasing more information until notifying the victim's family.

Fatal fire in St. Louis Saturday night

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:04:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man was found dead after a fire in near downtown St. Louis, Saturday night.The fire broke out on the 1800 block of South 9th Street, and officers got the call around 8:50 p.m. Frost Advisory and Freeze Warning early Monday morning, temps in 60s through week Upon arrival, firefighters forced their way inside the building to extinguish the fire. The victim was found engulfed in flames and succumbed to the injuries. The cause of the fire has not been revealed. The St. Louis Regional Bomb and Arson Unit is handling the investigation. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

2 CHP officers in patrol car struck on 215 Freeway  

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:04:38 GMT

Two CHP officers in their patrol car were struck by another vehicle on the 215 Freeway. The collision occurred around 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning in the northbound span of the freeway near the University Parkway exit. The officers were responding to an earlier crash when the vehicle smashed into their patrol car while they were sitting inside it. The officers were responding to an earlier crash when the vehicle smashed into their patrol car while they were sitting inside it. (KeyNewsTV)The officers were responding to an earlier crash when the vehicle smashed into their patrol car while they were sitting inside it. (KeyNewsTV)The officers were responding to an earlier crash when the vehicle smashed into their patrol car while they were sitting inside it. (KeyNewsTV) 7 CHP officers, nurse charged in 2020 in-custody death of suspected DUI driver They were taken to a hospital in unknown condition. It is not known whether or not anyone else was injured. Video from the scene ...