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Paul Lisnek on what the Georgia indictment means for Donald Trump, Republican presidential candidates

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:19:14 GMT

CHICAGO — WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week.The topics include the latest surrounding former President Trump's indictments and the race for the Republican nomination.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesTune in Sunday mornings for WGN-TV Political Report.

Quality start, offensive outburst lead Twins past Rangers

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:19:14 GMT

There was something for everyone on Friday night.MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – AUGUST 25: Sonny Gray #54 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Target Field on August 25, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)There was some clutch two-out hitting. There were some mammoth home runs. There was a yet another quality start from Sonny Gray. And to top it all off, there was some drama, too, in the Twins’ 12-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night at Target Field — outfielder Joey Gallo and manager Rocco Baldelli were not around to see the benches clear in the fourth inning, having both been ejected for disputing the strike zone an inning earlier.The Twins set the tone early, making Texas starter Dane Dunning pay for his early lack of control. Dunning walked the first two batters of the first inning before getting Carlos Correa to bounce into his major league-leading 25th double play. But after Dunning w...

Phish performs flood recovery benefit at SPAC

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:19:14 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -The band Phish hosting two special shows at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center August 25 and 26. The money raised going to help this summer's flood victims in New York and Vermont. Since 1983, Phish has been rocking around for a devoted fan base. Fan, Cassie Childers, says their appeal comes from a large library of songs performed live. "It's like this build up of energy and then when you hear those first few notes and you know what they're gonna play. The place explodes." Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! All this energy is put to good use. The Waterwheel Foundation created by Phish in 1997 fundraises for different causes through the band and their crowds. This year, the group is giving back locally. "We are raising money for those who were affected in the July floods that happened in Vermont and the Upstate New York areas," explained Executive Director of the Waterwheel Foundation, Beth Mo...

Dog adoption event taking place at Stuyvesant Plaza

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:19:14 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Pups at the Plaza is taking place at Stuyvesant Plaza on Saturday. The adoption event is in celebration of International Dog Day and is a partnership with the Lucky Puppy Rescue. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The free event will be held in front of Jean Paul Salon & Spa on the plaza from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Merchandise will be for sale along with raffle tickets for a Stuyvesant Plaza gift basket filled with dog-themed items.

You Paid For It: North county family's raccoon nightmare sparks action

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:19:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A family of raccoons is contributing to the nightmare of a north St. Louis County family. Recently, Gloria Brown has been hearing strange noises in a home she's been renting with help from the St. Louis Housing Authority. Turns out, the noises were from a family of raccoons. Brown, a working mother, took a picture of the momma raccoon on the roof and shared it with the You Paid For It team. Rather than running, the raccoon just sauntered back and forth and stared at Brown while she took snapshots. Brown couldn’t get the landlord to take action, nor could she get help from the housing authority for dealing with the raccoon. Deputy shot in Lincoln County; suspect found dead “It’s scary. It’s huge. It’s aggressive," said Brown. "It ain’t running from us. We are running from it." Brown says the raccoon made a hole through her roof and fears its babies are also inhabiting the home. "I hear them every morning. It's too much," said Brown. Even her neighbor, Mike ...

Support growing for wounded Lincoln County deputy

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:19:14 GMT

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. - As a wounded Lincoln County deputy shot in the line of duty continues to recover from injuries, support is growing among first responders and community members. Robert Wagner was shot around 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the 1500 block of Creech School Road on Thursday while responding to a disturbance. Authorities later found the suspect deceased in a shed, though investigators have not yet disclosed the suspect's cause of death. Wagner joined the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office in June with around two years of service and had recently completed training to serve in the county. Deputy shot in Lincoln County; suspect found dead “He’s the kind of cop everybody wants to work next to,” said Capt. David Hill of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.  Hill is hopeful Wagner will be released from the hospital in the next four to seven days. He is also grateful for the support being shown by the community.  “The emails, phone calls, that have come in have been absolutely fan...

Coach Prime energizes fans at CU Buffs’ annual Boulder Chamber Kickoff Luncheon

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:19:14 GMT

Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders, left, is joined by super fan Peggy Coppom, center, and athletic director Rick George in singing the fight song during the Boulder Chamber Kickoff Luncheon at the Buffaloes’ indoor practice facility on Aug. 25, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (University of Colorado Athletics)The impact of Colorado hiring Deion Sanders as head football coach on Dec. 3 has been evident from the start, but Friday was yet another reminder.An estimated 1,600 fans attended the 34th annual Boulder Chamber Kickoff Luncheon at the Buffaloes’ indoor practice facility. That’s more than double the estimated attendance at the 2022 event.As expected, the event was loaded with energy, much of it generated by Coach Prime himself as the Buffs prepare for the Sept. 2 opener at TCU (10 a.m. MT, Fox).“How about this?” athletic director Rick George said after Coach Prime’s entrance. “That energy, that’s what you get with Coach Prime. It’s gonna be fun. It’s gonna be exciting. It is go...

California’s homelessness and affordability problems rooted in one thing

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:19:14 GMT

When Californians are asked to identify the biggest problems facing the state, homelessness and the high cost of living consistently rise to the top of the list.While they are not one and the same, experts say both can trace their roots to the same problem: a housing shortage in the Golden State.A recent study conducted by the University of California, San Francisco found that in the six months prior to becoming homeless, survey participants reported a median monthly household income of $960, which amounts to just $11,520 a year.According to Zillow, the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in California is three times that: $2,869 a month or $34,428 per year.“The results of the study confirm that far too many Californians experience homelessness because they cannot afford housing,” said Dr. Margot Kushel, one of the study’s authors. “I think it’s really important to note how desperately poor people are, and how much it is their poverty and the high housing costs that are leading ...

Suspected Inland Empire bank robber arrested in San Diego

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:19:14 GMT

A man suspected of robbing two banks and attempting to rob two others in the Inland Empire has been arrested after a weekslong investigation.Nathaniel Vincent Gallardo, 29, was apprehended by authorities Thursday in San Diego and booked into jail in connection with the robberies that took place in June and July in Riverside and Moreno Valley.The first crime in Riverside took place on July 3, when the suspect, believed to be Gallardo, entered a Bank of America branch located on the 5200 block of Canyon Crest Drive. Gallardo allegedly passed the bank teller a note that said he was armed and was demanding money. The bank teller activated a hidden alarm and the suspect fled without receiving any cash.Weeks later on July 27, the same suspect entered the Citibank branch located on the 3600 block of Central Avenue and passed a similar note to the teller. The bank employee handed over less than $1,000 and then the suspect fled the scene.Then on July 31, he entered a US Bank branch on the 98...

Blaze breaks out along I-580 in the Altamont Pass

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:19:14 GMT

ALAMEDA COUNTY – Crews on Friday night were fighting a fire in the Altamont Pass, according to authorities.The blaze was reported at 5:37 p.m. at Interstate 580 and Grant Line Road, Cal Fire said in a social media post. As of 7:07 p.m., the fire covered 27 acres and was 50% contained.“Dozers and crews are working to reinforce containment lines,” Cal Fire said in the post.#GrantFire [update] I 580 X Grant Line Rd in the Altamont (Alameda County) is now 27 acres and 50% contained. Dozers and crews are working to reinforce containment lines. #CALFIRESCU @AlamedaCoFire pic.twitter.com/87w2WBvImn— CAL FIRE SCU (@calfireSCU) August 26, 2023Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Crews contain blaze on park district land near Oakland Coliseum, I-880 Crashes and Disasters | PG&E bills could hop higher with plan to bury lines, change rates Crashes and Disasters | Interactive Maui wildfire map: Before and after images of Lahaina show scale...