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Devin Hester, Julius Peppers headline 15-player finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:40:56 GMT

First-time candidates Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates joined nine returning finalists who advanced to the final stage of voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2024.Peppers and Gates will be joined on the 15-player ballot by five-time finalist receivers Torry Holt and Reggie Wayne. Hall of Fame hopeful Devin Hester helping son Dray follow in his footsteps Seven other players returned as finalists with Patrick Willis, Andre Johnson, Dwight Freeney, Jared Allen, Willie Anderson, Darren Woodson and Devin Hester all getting back to this step.Defensive backs Eric Allen and Rodney Harrison, running back Fred Taylor and offensive lineman Jahri Evans made it to this stage for the first time after previously being semifinalists.

Former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen is a Hall of Fame finalist for fourth time

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:40:56 GMT

Former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2024, the fourth time he has been a finalist in his four years of eligibility.Allen played for the Vikings from 2008-13 and was named All-Pro three times during that span. He also was named All-Pro once with the Chiefs.His 136 sacks rank 12th in NFL history, and his 85.5 sacks with Minnesota are sixth in team history.Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates were announced as finalists in their first year of eligibility. They will be joined on the 15-player ballot by returning finalists Torry Holt, Reggie Wayne, Patrick Willis, Andre Johnson, Dwight Freeney, Willie Anderson, Darren Woodson and Devin Hester.Defensive backs Eric Allen and Rodney Harrison, running back Fred Taylor and offensive lineman Jahri Evans made it to this stage for the first time after previously being semifinalists.The 15 finalists will be trimmed to 10 and then five during the selection meeting early next year. The fina...

Suspect arrested in fatal hit-and-run crash in southwestern Minnesota

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:40:56 GMT

Authorities have arrested and charged a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Dec. 13 in southwestern Minnesota.Lucas John Strassburg, 36, of Kenneth, faces criminal vehicular homicide charges related to the crash in rural Beaver Creek that killed William John Krotzer, 76, of Luverne.Strassburg was arrested Sunday after a warrant was issued Friday.According to documents filed in Rock County District Court, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at approximately 12:10 p.m. on Dec. 13 reporting a possible deceased male in a ditch north of Beaver Creek.Numerous deputies from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, where several pieces of vehicle debris were found on the road. An individual directed the sheriff to the body in the ditch.Law enforcement then contacted the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and an agent confirmed he would meet at the scene to assist with the death investigation.Deputies later located a van a mile or two down the roa...

Enjoying winter fun at Maple Ski Ridge, despite mild temps

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:40:56 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This winter season has been one of the mildest so far in years. But that doesn’t mean you have to cancel your plans to hit the slopes. At Maple Ski Ridge, the rain and mild weather haven’t stopped anyone from having winter fun. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “It’s been a challenge,” Kirsten Ford, Marketing Director at Maple Ski Ridge, said. “But we’re really just trying to enjoy what we have. And we have snow on the bunny hill- which means we can teach our beginner lessons.”It is also a great time for many kids, like 11-year-old Aria Walton, who are off from school due to winter break.“It’s fun to be outside in nature,” she said. “And it’s just like a fun activity to do, and it gets your mind off things that you may not want to think about.”This is why Charlie and Yichen Liu brought their children to learn how to ski on the slopes.“We really enjoy the experience here,” Yichen Liu said. “Yeah, this is a wond...

Lauren Boebert says she will switch districts and run for another Colorado seat in Congress next year

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:40:56 GMT

In a true Colorado political surprise, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert announced Wednesday night that she will abandon the congressional district she has represented for nearly three years — and seek her party’s nomination in 2024 on the other end of the state.Boebert said she will run to represent Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, vying to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, a fellow Republican.“Personally, this announcement is a fresh start following a difficult year for me and my family,” Boebert said in a video announcement on Facebook. “I will not allow dark money that is directed at destroying me to steal this seat. It’s not fair to the 3rd District and the conservatives there who have fought so hard for our victories, of which I’m incredibly grateful.”The switch to another race is allowed by congressional candidacy rules, which only require that a candidate reside in the state, not the specific district. The Republican from Silt, on th...

Woman killed in sledgehammer attack on L.A. County college campus

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:40:56 GMT

Loved ones are devastated after a woman was killed in a violent attack on the campus of El Camino College near Torrance.The victim, identified only as a woman in her 60s, was walking her dog on Christmas Eve morning around 7 a.m. when the attack happened, according to campus police.As the victim was collecting recyclables, she was suddenly attacked by a man with a sledgehammer. He fled the scene before authorities arrived.A passerby had spotted the fallen woman next to the gymnasium building. Arriving officers found the woman unconscious and bleeding from her head.Her dog had remained by her side. Paramedics transferred the woman to a local hospital where she died on Christmas Day from her injuries.After reviewing surveillance footage, campus police identified the suspect as Jeffery Davis, 40, a man they’ve spotted in the community before.El Camino College gymnasium building in Torrance, California. (KTLA)El Camino College gymnasium building in Torrance, California. (KTLA)El Camino ...

Teen hospitalized in Pomona shooting, suspect at large

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:40:56 GMT

A teenager was hospitalized after a shooting in Pomona on Tuesday night.The victim was only identified as a 16-year-old boy by the Pomona Police Department.Authorities received reports of an injured person found on the 1300 block of West Mission Boulevard around 9:22 p.m.Arriving officers found the teen suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. He remains in critical condition on Wednesday night.No suspect was found at the scene as the investigation remains ongoing. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear.Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Pomona Police at 909-620-2085. Anonymous tips can be provided to "Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477.

Oakland mayor rejects all finalists for vacant police chief position

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:40:56 GMT

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has rejected all finalists for the city’s police chief job, leaving the vacant position once again in limbo nearly a year after Thao placed the last permanent chief on leave and then fired him.In a statement, Thao’s office said she wanted the Oakland Police Commission to supply her with a new list of candidates to lead the department, which remains under federal oversight amid a series of internal scandals.“The Oakland Police Chief leads a critical component of the mayor’s comprehensive community safety strategy,” Thao’s statement said. “Mayor Thao thanks the Oakland Police Commission for their continued service and looks forward to working with the commissioners to select the best possible candidate for Oakland.”The move marks the latest twist in a saga that began in January, when Thao placed the OPD’s former chief, LeRonne Armstrong, on leave after a report that found “systemic deficiencies” in how his depart...

Colorado GOP asks Supreme Court to restore Trump to ballot

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:40:56 GMT

By Marshall Cohen and Devan Cole | CNNThe Colorado Republican Party says it has asked the US Supreme Court to overturn the unprecedented state Supreme Court ruling that removed Donald Trump from Colorado’s 2024 ballot.The Colorado GOP was also a party in the case and is fighting to preserve its right to include Trump on its March primary ballot. Trump has not yet filed his appeal, which is expected soon.The appeal means the state court’s pause on the ruling – which was set to expire January 4 – will be indefinitely extended until the US Supreme Court announces whether it will take up the appeal, and, if it does, until it issues a final decision in the matter.It also yanks the nine federal justices into yet another controversy involving the front-runner for the GOP presidential nomination. The high court is separately involved in other matters related to Trump’s election subversion criminal case.Appeal to the high courtThe Colorado judge who presided over the trial granted the state ...

Elderly woman dies in accidental Oakland house fire

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:40:56 GMT

(KRON) -- An elderly woman was killed after a fire overnight Wednesday at a single-family home, the Oakland Fire Department said. The fire happened around 2:32 a.m. at a home on the 2900 block of Partridge Avenue. The woman, who officials say was in her 90s, suffered smoke inhalation and burns across her body. She was alone in the house at the time of the fire. SFFD crews work to rescue 2 people from car that fell 100 feet OFD said the fire was accidental and appeared to have started in a wall furnace in the house's basement area. Approximately 25 firefighters responded to the fire and helped prevent the fire from spreading to other homes.No OFD firefighters were injured in the response. The fire department is calling this an "unfortunate incident" in Oakland. The woman's identity was not released.