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'Miracle on Main Street': Iowa woman's class ring found after 6 decades

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:29 GMT

FERGUSON, Iowa (WHO) – It was 1960 — the last year of operation for Ferguson High School in Ferguson, Iowa, before the district consolidated with others nearby. Chuck Finders took his girlfriend Darlys to the school grounds, where he and his friends planned a sandlot football game.“We girlfriends would come and sit and watch the boys play on Sunday afternoons," Darlys said.She and Chuck had exchanged class rings. She wore his, but hers was too small for his finger, so he wore it on a chain, even while playing football."Obviously, the chain broke, and I'm out there on my hands and knees going through the grass looking for that ring," Darlys remembered. Iowa State players ‘Purchase, Moore, Hamann, Bacon’ land mouth-watering NIL deal The ring, however, was not to be found. Chuck and Darlys married, had kids, grandkids, and now have 15 great-grandkids.Still, Darlys didn't give up. She prayed to God that one day she would find that ring. Each time she saw someone near the school with ...

Pandemic hangover forces used car shoppers to buy much older cars

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:29 GMT

(iSeeCars) -- A combination of restricted used car supply and inflation has forced buyers into much older used cars over the past 4 years. Buyers with a $23,000 budget could purchase a 3-year-old car in 2019, but that same amount is not enough for an average 6-year-old used car today. The reduced production of new cars in 2020, 2021, and 2022 is now reflected in limited used car availability and dramatically higher prices.iSeeCars.com analyzed over 21 million used cars sold in 2019 and 2023 and found that the average age of used cars sold increased from 4.8 years to 6.1 years, while the average price across all ages increased from $20,398 to $27,133.Summary: Today’s late-model used car shoppers have to buy cars more than twice as old as what the same money bought them in 2019$23,000 Bought a 3-year-old used car in 2019, but today $23,000 won’t even buy a 6-year-old car Limited production of new cars in 2020-2022 is reflected in the scarce availability of 1- to 3-year-old u...

Celebrating real-life heroes at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:29 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – In honor of the Worldwide Day of Play, The Children’s Museum at Saratoga hosted a Superheroes Day to help inspire the next generation of first responders and teachers. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Jonathan Madden, Museum Educator, was dressed as Thor for the day.“We are celebrating the superheroes, not only the ones you see on television and in the movies. But the regular superheroes,” he said.Heroes like teachers, firefighters, nurses, doctors, and military personnel. This event was organized to help inspire the next generation of heroes… while also having fun.“Kids need to play,” Sarah Smith, Executive Director of The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, said. “Whether they are 11, or whether they're four, kids need that unstructured time in their day to just explore and create.”Some real-life superheroes were able to bring their families to enjoy the experience, like Katie Massie, who is a mom ...

Officer-involved shooting in south St. Louis

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:29 GMT

ST. LOUIS - An investigation is underway as police report of an officer-involved shooting Saturday morning in south St. Louis. Police confirmed that shots were fired in the 3800 block of Shenandoah around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. According to a tweet from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, based on preliminary findings, police responded to a call for a subject threatening family members with a gun. At some point, the subject was struck in the chest and buttocks.Additional circumstances surrounding the shooting are not clear at this time. Police have not indicated if there are any aignificant injuries. This is a developing story. FOX2 news crews are headed to the location. This post will be updated with more information as it comes into the newsroom.

Police: Woman drove with husband on hood of car in St. Louis County

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:29 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A woman faces felony charges after she allegedly drove around St. Louis County with her husband on the hood of a car. Prosecutors have charged Stephanie Boyd, 38, of Vinita Park, with first-degree domestic assault and resisting arrest in connection with the investigation. Wainwright gets at-bat, huge ovation in series opener of grand sendoff According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, the incident unfolded Thursday after a verbal argument turned physical. Police say Boyd and her husband are married with one child and live together in the village of Vinita Park. Boyd got inside a car to leave the home, then her husband ended up on the hood of the car. Still, Boyd reportedly ended up driving with her husband on the hood. Per court documents, Boyd drove recklessly at different speeds, including through a construction zone, with the victim on the hood of the vehicle. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. ...

Rockies Journal: Nolan Jones is most valuable, Kris Bryant most disappointing

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:29 GMT

It’s not easy to dish out awards for the 2023 Rockies, given that they own the worst record in franchise history and lost 100 games for the first time. But I’ll give it my best shot.Most Valuable Rockie: Rookie outfielder Nolan Jones gets the nod over rookie shortstop Ezequiel Tovar and veteran catcher Elias Diaz. Yes, Tovar plays a more impactful defensive position, and Diaz caught more games than anyone in Rockies history and also was the MVP of the All-Star Game.But Jones’ breakout season — at the plate and in the outfield — is worthy of strong consideration for National League rookie-of-the-year honors. What’s more, he provided some of the most exciting defensive plays and longest homers of the season.Jone’s MVR statistics are compelling. Among major-league rookies with 400 plate appearances, Jones entered the final weekend of the season tied for first in average (.290) and ranked first in on-base percentage (.383), slugging (.535) and OPS (.918). J...

Former Anaheim City Councilmember found dead at Orange County home 

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:29 GMT

A former City councilmember in Anaheim has died, the city announced. According to a release from City of Anaheim, Jordan Brandman was found unresponsive at his home in Anaheim on Friday night by authorities conducting a welfare check. “It is with sorrow and sadness that we learned of the passing of former Council Member Jordan Brandman,” said Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken. “Any loss of life in our city is a tragedy, and my heart goes out to all who knew Jordan and who are now coping with the news of his passing.” Jordan Brandman as seen in an undated photo. (City of Anaheim)A cause of death has not yet been revealed. The Coroner Division of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is handling the investigation.  Burned body found along 5 Freeway in Los Angeles There were no signs of foul play at Brandman’s home, authorities said. Brandman serves on the Anaheim City Council from 2012 to 2016. He was elected again to the City Council in 2018 before resigning in Aug...

Powerball jackpot increases to whopping $960 million 

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:29 GMT

Powerball fever is gripping California once again as a winner on Saturday could claim a prize of nearly a billion dollars. $960 million is the second highest Powerball jackpot of the year and the game’s fourth highest prize overall. While no one was able to claim the grand prize in Wednesday night’s drawing, over a million people got cash, including four who matched all five white balls to win nearly $1 million – one of whom was a Golden State resident.  Winner of $1.6B Mega Millions jackpot comes forward Since the billion-dollar ticket was sold in Los Angeles in July, there have been 30 straight drawings without a jackpot winner. A winner on Saturday night could take home an estimated lump sum of over $441 million.  The odds are stacked against you though; the odds of winning the lottery are 1 in 292.2 million.  The drawing takes place at 7:59 p.m. Saturday evening. 

Fans jeer as Manchester United loses 1-0 to Crystal Palace

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:29 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After back-to-back wins, it’s back to the drawing board for Manchester United.Erik ten Hag’s struggling team suffered a fifth defeat in nine games as Joachim Andersen fired Crystal Palace to a 1-0 win at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday. Boos rang around the stadium after the final whistle as a solemn-faced Ten Hag made his way to the locker room in the Manchester rain. So much for the optimistic words from the Dutch coach in his pre-game program notes when he spoke of his team taking “another step forward” following the midweek win against Palace in the English League Cup. That victory came after United had also beaten Burnley in the league. But Andersen’s first-half strike, when lashing Eberechi Eze’s free kick past Andre Onana, put a halt to United’s recent revival and raised fresh questions about its prospects this season. Ten Hag is struggling to find consistency after leading the club back into the Champions League last seas...

Newcastle beats Burnley 2-0 to secure 3rd straight Premier League win

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:29 GMT

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Miguel Almiron and Alexander Isak scored as Newcastle secured its third straight Premier League win by beating Burnley 2-0 on Saturday. The win extended Newcastle’s unbeaten run to five games in all competitions as Eddie Howe’s team appears to have put its difficult start to the season behind it. Burnley, meanwhile, is still waiting for its first win in the Premier League after earning promotion back to the top flight last season. Almiron’s second goal in a week set Newcastle up for a third-successive win in the league — including an 8-0 rout at Sheffield United — after losing three of its first four games at the start of the campaign. His 14th-minute strike was followed by Isak’s penalty in the 76th at St. James’ Park. But for the efforts of Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford and some sub-standard finishing, the margin of Newcastle’s victory might have been even bigger. Trafford was beaten after Kieran Trippier dispossessed Aaron Ram...