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Man accused of fatally shooting woman in front of her 2 kids charged

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:43:14 GMT

CHICAGO — A Chicago man accused of fatally shooting a mother in front of her two children on the city's West Side has been charged.According to Chicago police, 44-year-old Kenneth Brown, a Near West Side resident, has been charged with one felony count of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting that left 34-year-old Maria Roque dead.Authorities say Roque was killed while leaving her home near West Kinzie Street and North Long Avenue in Austin almost three weeks ago. Brother of woman killed in front of her 2 children says police missed warning signs The fatal shooting happened shortly after Roque filed an order of protection against Brown.Loved ones told WGN-TV that Roque had recently ended a relationship and called the police on her former boyfriend multiple times.Brown was taken into custody by members of the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force on Friday in the 3100 block of West Harrison Street.Brown appeared in court on Saturday for a detention hearing.

In 3-2 loss to Jets, Marc-Andre Fleury plays a bittersweet thousandth NHL game

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:43:14 GMT

Staring down his 1,000th career NHL appearance on Saturday night, Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury told reporters in Winnipeg he was eager “to be over with it.”“It’s been talked about a bunch,” he said after playing the third period in a 4-2 loss to the Jets.So, when Fleury was celebrated with a small solo skate in his own end Sunday during a first-period TV timeout, it was an awkward turn of events for the veteran, who generally gets Wild rookies to take their traditional solo skate around the rink before their first NHL games.Asked if he had one of those before his first NHL start on Oct. 10, 2003, Fleury said, “I don’t think it was a thing then.”After talking about this milestone for most of the past few weeks, and in just about every stop the Wild have made during that time, Fleury finally became the fourth NHL goaltender to play 1,000 games on Sunday, a bittersweet achievement after the Wild lost to the Winnipeg Jets, 3-2, at Xcel Energy Center.Fleury, 39, was good, stopping 2...

Teen shot, killed during domestic disturbance in Lincoln County

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:43:14 GMT

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. – An investigation is underway Sunday following the shooting death of a teenager in rural Lincoln County.According to Sheriff Rick Harrell, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call on Dodson Road, just northeast of Cuivre River State Park.Deputies discovered a 16-year-old had suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Harrell claimed the parties involved have been accounted for and taken to the sheriff’s office for interviews.“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victim,” the sheriff said. “The loss of a young life is a tragedy, and we are committed to a thorough and transparent investigation to fully understand all the events as they happened.”The sheriff’s office is worki...

Nutramigen baby formula powder recalled over possible bacterial contamination

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:43:14 GMT

(NEXSTAR) -- Select batches of a baby formula product have been recalled due to concerns about possible bacterial contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced.The recall affects 12.6-ounce and 19.8-ounce cans of Nutramigen Powder, produced by Reckitt Benckiser's Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN) and distributed to U.S. retailers over the summer. Nutramigen Powder is a specialty formula designed for infants allergic to cow's milk. Magnetic balls sold at Walmart.com recalled: What to know The company said it issued the recall due to the possibility of Cronobacter sakazakii contamination in products sampled outside the U.S. "All products in question went through extensive testing by MJN and tested negative for the bacteria," MJN said in its press release. Cronobacter is a germ that can cause a dangerous blood infection known as sepsis, and it can also "make the linings surrounding the brain and spinal cord swell," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Preven...

Colorado Springs mom arrested in United Kingdom, suspected of murdering 9-year-old daughter, 7-year-old son

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:43:14 GMT

A Colorado Springs woman accused of killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son and attempting to kill her 11-year-old daughter was arrested in the United Kingdom on Saturday, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.Kimberlee Singler, 35, is suspected of multiple counts of first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, child abuse and assault.Colorado Springs police identified her as a suspect on Thursday and she was arrested in the United Kingdom “without incident” on Saturday, according to the department.Law enforcement responded to a 911 call about a burglary in the 5300 block of Palomino Ranch Point at 12:29 a.m. on Dec. 19 and found Singler and her 11-year-old daughter with injuries as well as the bodies of Singler’s 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son, according to Colorado Springs police.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Broomfield man charged in wife’s killing impersonated ex-boyfriend, stalked her for months, p...

Career game from KJ Simpson lifts CU Buffs past Washington State

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:43:14 GMT

BOULDER,CO December 31: Colorado guard K.J. Simpson, right, gets bumped by Washington State guard Kymany Houinsou in Pac-12 menÕs basketball in Boulder on December 31, 2023.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Fast breakWhy the Buffs won: CU shot .500, outrebounded WSU 30-28, and went 22-for-26 at the free throw line.Three stars:1. CU’s KJ Simpson: Scored a career-high 34 points, going 10-for-18 from the floor and 13-for-14 at the free throw line.2. CU’s J’Vonne Hadley: Turned in another efficient game, hitting a pair of 3-pointers before finishing with 12 points, four rebounds and three assists.3. WSU’s Andrej Jakimovski: Kept the Cougars in the game by going 4-for-6 on 3-pointers with 19 points.Up next: The Buffs hit the road to take on the top team in the Pac-12 on Thursday at No. 4 Arizona, which lost at Stanford on Sunday afternoon.Hoops fans need to book time at the CU Events Center this winter.Not only does Colorado boast a pair of teams capable of making noise in March, but t...

Broncos 16, Chargers 6: Wil Lutz with the 20-yard field goal

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:43:14 GMT

The Broncos enter the Jarrett Stidham era after announcing that Russell Wilson has been benched. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High.Live updatesFourth-quarter updatesPlayoff hopes fading (4:59 p.m.): The bad news: With KC and Pittsburgh both leading their games, it appears the Broncos’ playoff hopes could be done by the end of the afternoon. — Matt SchubertNo good, Chargers (4:58 p.m.): Dicker the Kicker with an absolute shank of a kick. Zach Allen might’ve got a piece. It’s 16-6 Broncos with 6:19 to go. — Matt SchubertFourth-and-good (4:55 p.m.): Easton Stick connected with Quentin Johnson for the first down on fourth-and-5. Los Angeles’ drive continues. — Joe NguyenField goal, Broncos (4:48 p.m.): It appears the Chargers’ timeout knocked some sense into Sean Payton. Wil Lutz comes on and buries a 24-yard field goal. It’s 16-6 Denver with 11:19 to go. — Ma...

49ers play follow the leader, and Brock Purdy delivers both the football and the No. 1 seed

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:43:14 GMT

If there was any doubt as to whether the 49ers have themselves one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks, it was erased Sunday on two plays within two minutes of each other in a 27-10 road win over the Washington Commanders.It’s first-and-10, and the 49ers have the ball at their own 44-yard line. Purdy takes a shotgun snap and delivers a strike to Brandon Aiyuk for a 38-yard gain. They used to be called dimes. The 49ers call them dots. The coverage wasn’t bad, but it didn’t matter. First down 49ers at the 22-yard line.Three plays later, it’s third-and-9 at the Washington 17. Purdy is flushed from the pocket and starts left, then breaks right to find room to throw. He’s directing traffic with his left hand, and Aiyuk breaks free in the end zone.Touchdown. The 49ers had a 17-point lead, and the only thing left was to close out the win and enjoy life as the No. 1 seed in the NFC after Arizona shocked Philadelphia 35-31.What a dime! #SFvsWAS on FOXNFL+ // h...

Rain expected to return to the Bay Area Tuesday but no concerns yet about flooding or high surf

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:43:14 GMT

Enjoy the sun on New Year’s Day because it will be replaced Tuesday by rain and other “unsettled weather” that will continue through Thursday.Related ArticlesWeather | Big waves, high surf and beach warnings dissipate as sunny skies beckon in the New Year Weather | Searchable live maps: How much rain (or snow) will you get in California? Weather | Long Beach gets rare waves with mega swell — and they glowed at night Weather | More rain for Bay Area set to arrive as waves continue to thrash the coast Weather | Photos: High surf pounds Monterey coast Fortunately, the amount of rain arriving with this Pacific storm should mostly be “beneficial” — about half an inch inland and up 1.5 to 2 inches near the coast, forecasters at the National Weather Service said. If there is any coastal flooding, forecasters said it should be “minimal.”Forecasters also have not ye...

Kurtenbach: Clinching the No. 1 seed early is exactly what the doctor ordered for the 49ers

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:43:14 GMT

How much better are the 49ers than the rest of the NFC?San Francisco didn’t need a full regular season to clinch the conference’s top playoff seed.The Niners, by pairing their own 27-10 win over Washington with an improbable Arizona Cardinals win over the Eagles, clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs Sunday, giving them home-field advantage up to the Super Bowl and a coveted playoff bye week.Oh, and by clinching the top seed with a week of the regular season still to be played, the Niners effectively picked up another bye week in the process.That’s not a bad way to end the year.It’s also downright domination over the competition — the kind that, even with all his success, we haven’t seen in Kyle Shanahan’s tenure as the 49ers’ head coach.Sure, there was a bit of luck involved in the process. The 49ers huddled in front of cell phones and a small TV in the corner of the visitor’s locker room to watch the Cardinals, a 13-point under...