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Albany takes down Boston University 86-72

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Tyler Bertram had 20 points in Albany’s 86-72 victory over Boston University on Wednesday night.Bertram added five rebounds for the Great Danes (4-3). Sebastian Thomas scored 16 points and added five rebounds and 10 assists. Jonathan Beagle was 4 of 5 shooting and 6 of 10 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points, while adding eight rebounds.The Terriers (2-5) were led in scoring by Kyrone Alexander, who finished with 15 points and two steals. Ethan Okwuosa added 13 points and nine rebounds for Boston University. Miles Brewster also had 13 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Skogman scores 30 as Davidson defeats Charlotte 85-81

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:57 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — David Skogman’s 30 points led Davidson over Charlotte 85-81 on Wednesday night.Skogman also had seven rebounds for the Wildcats (4-3). Bobby Durkin shot 5 for 8 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line to add 18 points. Connor Kochera was 6 of 9 shooting (4 for 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 16 points.Igor Milicic Jr. led the way for the 49ers (4-3) with 19 points and eight rebounds. Lu’Cye Patterson added 16 points for Charlotte. In addition, Nik Graves finished with 13 points and six assists.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center illuminated in midst of pro-Palestinian protest

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:57 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center was lit by more than 50,000 multicolored lights Wednesday night as crowds massed in New York City for the holiday tradition. The massive tree — a 12 ton, 80-foot-tall Norway spruce from upstate New York — was illuminated in Rockefeller Center by about five miles (8 kilometers) of LED string lights and topped with a 900-pound star covered in 3 million gleaming crystals.An opening night ceremony in Manhattan featured appearances by Cher, Barry Manilow and Kelly Clarkson, among others. The Radio City Rockettes also performed.Starting in the 1930s, the Christmas tree tradition has drawn thousands of visitors to the city each year during the holiday season.The tree will remain lit from 5 a.m. to midnight every day until Jan. 13. On Christmas day, it’ll be lit 24 hours.Police had warned of the potential for protesters to interrupt the event, as recent gatherings in New York have drawn activists seeking to bring attentio...

Vesey scores late in 3rd period as Rangers rally for 3-2 win over Red Wings

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:57 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Vesey scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 Wednesday night.K’Andre Miller had a goal and an assist, Artemi Panarin also scored and Alexis Lafrenière had two assists for the Rangers, who scored twice in the third period to avoid losing consecutive games for the first time this season. Igor Shesterkin finished with 26 saves.Robby Fabbri had a goal and an assist, Moritz Seider also scored and Andrew Copp had two assists for Detroit, which had won three straight. Ville Husso, making his second start in 18 days, stopped 38 shots. With the Red Wings leading 2-1, Shesterkin made a nice glove save on J.T. Compher in the opening minute of the third period.Will Cuylle was called for a double-minor for high-sticking Lucas Raymond 5 1/2 minutes into the third, but the penalty was rescinded after a review showed Raymond grabbed Cuylle’s stick and inadvertently hit himself in the mouth ...

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 20 as Grizzlies defeat Jazz 105-91 for their first home win this season

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:57 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 20 points and six blocks, David Roddy added 19 points and the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 105-91 on Wednesday night for their first home win of the season.Desmond Bane added 17 for Memphis, which snapped a four-game losing streak. Ziaire Williams finished with 15 points. Derrick Rose had 14 points and nine assists.John Collins led the Jazz with 17 points, while Jordan Clarkson and Simone Fontecchio each added 12. Utah was hindered by shooting 38% for the night, while committing 17 turnovers.Memphis, which was 35-6 at home last season, had lost its first eight home games this year.The game was delayed about four minutes in the second half when some of the lights went out in the arena. That didn’t slow down Memphis, which continued to build its lead to as much as 25 after the electricity problems in the third were resolved.The game was the third between the two teams this season, with Utah winning the previous two matchups...

Wheat Ridge business owner killed, suspect at large

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:57 GMT

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KDVR) -- One person was killed in a homicide that occurred Wednesday morning near 38th Avenue and Teller Street in Wheat Ridge.Police were called to the area after shots were heard around 11:19 a.m. A family member told FOX31 the victim was Peter Damien Arguello, who owned a nearby antique and jewelry shop.No suspect has been taken into custody yet, but police said there was no danger to the public.At approximately 4:43 p.m., Wheat Ridge police released photos of the suspect vehicle believed to be involved with the homicide. The vehicle is a red 2003-2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.This red 2003-2007 Chevy Silverado is wanted in connection to a homicide in Wheat Ridge. (Wheat Ridge Police Department)This red 2003-2007 Chevy Silverado is wanted in connection to a homicide in Wheat Ridge. (Wheat Ridge Police Department)There are three schools located near the crime scene, but police said they did not feel it was necessary to put the schools on lockout or secu...

Cortez police officer killed; 1 suspect dead, another arrested

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:57 GMT

CORTEZ, Colo. (KDVR) -- A Cortez Police Department officer was killed Wednesday morning after suspects shot at him following a traffic stop, according to police. One of the suspects was also killed at a second location.The officer has been identified as Sgt. Michael Moran.Around 11:25 a.m., the officer initiated the traffic stop on South Broadway, according to the Cortez Police Department. Shots were fired, and the officer was injured. He was taken to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The suspects drove away but were quickly located in the 7500 block of U.S. Highway 160 and U.S. Highway 491. Additional shots were exchanged between the suspects and officers, police said. One of the suspects was arrested, while the other one was shot and killed.The Durango Herald had a photographer at the scene and shared photos with FOX31.According to police, Moran was a Marine for nine years and served two ...

2 men arrested in child sex-for-drugs case in Boulder County

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:57 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — The Boulder County district attorney said two men have been arrested in connection with a sex trafficking case involving teens and children as young as 11 years old across the Front Range.Angel Gomez Rubio was arrested in Texas on 19 counts, including five counts of human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude. Fernando Pacheco was arrested on Nov. 24 on three counts, including human trafficking for sexual servitude and sexual assault on a child. Inmate who walked out of Colorado prison camp arrested after 12 weeks Both Rubio and Pacheco face several years in prison and a possible life sentence.District Attorney Michael Dougherty told FOX31 the victims were targeted through social media to exchange sex acts for drugs and vapes. The exact number of victims is not being released because the investigation is ongoing, and more victims likely exist.“We have people preying upon others, including young people, including kids as young as 11, and that’s why hum...

Police arrest owner of SW Miami-Dade assisted living facility under investigation for alleged elderly exploitation

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:57 GMT

Police have made an arrest after multiple law enforcement agencies raided that they called an illegal assisted living facility in Southwest Miami-Dade.Miami-Dade Police on Wednesday night confirmed the arrest of 65-year-old Otto Egea stemming from their ongoing investigation and the execution of a search warrant at his home, located on Southwest 122nd Avenue, earlier in the day.Investigators said the property was being operated as an unlicensed assisted living facility, with 30 people living inside.Moreover, police said, employees were working there without a medical license.7News cameras captured crews placing several patients in ambulances. They were taken away to be checked out medically.Police said anyone not determined to be vulnerable is able to stay the facility until they find better living conditions.Egea is facing a list of charges, including operating an assisted living facility without a license.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this breaking st...

Bank won’t release insurance money

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:57 GMT

His family’s home caught fire. Even worse, after the insurance company sent a check for repairs, the bank refused to release it. Can a bank refuse to give you your money? It’s why the call went out to Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser.You never want to see what Talib saw.Talib Nashid: “Yeah, I was sitting on the couch, and then all of a sudden, I seen the smoke coming from the vent.”Talib started trying to find the fire and saw his son’s computer on his bed.Talib Nashid: “I came in here looking for the smoke was at. The mattress just engulfed, caught on fire.”His first thought: put it out.Talib Nashid: “And you could see the wall was like breathing, so I grabbed the water hose.”It was too late. Talib hollered to his sons.Talib Nashid: “‘Come on, get out, get out, get out the house!’ Everybody ran.”Ran outside.Talib Nashid: “Everything else was destroyed. Everything is destroyed.”And Talib was ...