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Illinois troopers to increase September night patrols

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:46:52 GMT

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. -- Illinois State Police say that they will be conducting evening patrols during September in Madison and St. Clair Counties. They will be looking for seatbelt violations, speeding, distracted driving, criminal violations, and drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol.Over half of all fatal crashes in Illinois occur at night. Troopers will have an increased presence on area interstates between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. They say the deaths are from a fatal mix of impaired driving combined with unbuckled drivers. Call for Help closure has East St. Louis mothers crying for aid Illinois State Police will be conducting Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement patrols.Plus, there will be Roadside Safety Checks in Madison and St. Clair Counties. They will also be checking to see if children are in car seats and if vehicles are up to code.There were increased police patrols near Edwardsville from August 18th through Labor Day. They were also conducting a high-visibility “Drive ...

St. Louis County man charged for slamming woman's head into door

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:46:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A St. Louis County man faces a felony charge after he allegedly slammed a woman's head into a door during a domestic dispute over the weekend. Prosecutors have charged Corey Irvin, 29, with second-degree domestic assault in the case. Investigators say the victim is the mother of Irvin's child. Call for Help closure has East St. Louis mothers crying for aid According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, the incident unfolded during a dispute Sunday at a home in St. John, Missouri. Irvin reportedly began screaming at the victim and slammed her head against an interior door. Per court documents, the victim's phone was also destroyed during the dispute, and she tried to call police through her vehicle. She suffered bleeding and other undisclosed injuries. “Domestic violence will not be tolerated in St. Louis County. If you are a victim, please come forward to seek support and justice,” said St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell. Close ...

Pickup truck crash causes traffic buildup on I-70 EB, driver dies from injuries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:46:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Emergency crews were responding to a fatal single-vehicle crash that caused major backups on Interstate 70. Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter was flying over the area located on I-70 eastbound just before 170, where a pickup truck can be seen off the roadways. The left-hand lanes continued to build traffic as crews responded. Call for Help closure has East St. Louis mothers crying for aid The cause of the crash has not been revealed. However, the driver was taken to a nearby hospital, where they later died from their injuries. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Courtland Sutton on Sean Payton’s Raiders plan for short-handed Broncos receivers: “It’s going to be fun”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:46:52 GMT

When the Las Vegas defense meets this week to go over Denver’s offensive personnel, the players shouldn’t have much trouble remembering the list of Broncos wide receivers.After all, Sean Payton’s team is setting out on its first game week preparations with just four on the active roster. One of them, Jerry Jeudy, injured his hamstring two weeks ago and as of Monday had not yet returned to practice.If Jeudy misses the opener — initial injury designations will be released Wednesday, but Denver is unlikely to shed much light on his status ahead of Sunday — and the Broncos don’t add to the room, their 53-man wide receivers will be Courtland Sutton, Brandon Johnson and Marvin Mims, Jr.“Everybody just has to step up and play their game,” the rookie Mims said Monday of the prospect of playing without Jeudy. “Go out there and execute the offense as it’s called.”Payton and general manager George Paton last week acknowledged that the first days and weeks after rosters are set often come with ...

Fired McAuliffe principal Kurt Dennis sues DPS, alleging district violated his free speech rights

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:46:52 GMT

McAuliffe International School Principal Kurt Dennis (Photo via Denver Public Schools)Kurt Dennis, the former principal of McAuliffe International School, on Tuesday sued Denver Public Schools, alleging that the district retaliated against him for speaking publicly about safety policies following the March shooting at East High School. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Denver, alleges DPS, Superintendent Alex Marrero and six members of the school board violated Dennis’s First Amendment right to free speech by firing the former principal after he spoke in a televised news interview about the district’s policy requiring educators to check students for weapons.The interview followed the shooting at East in which a teen undergoing such a search shot and wounded two administrators — and it came as parents, educators and others in the community were criticizing DPS’s discipline policies and response to school safety.Dennis’s termination in July dre...

Life is about to change for iPhone users, again

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:46:52 GMT

iPhone users are bracing for another major change when Apple unveils the iPhone 15 next week.Thanks to the European Union, Apple has been forced to ditch its propriety Lightning connectors and adopt USB-C as a standard for charging and data transfers, numerous tech publications are reporting.The company is expected to formally announce the switch, along with other iPhone updates, on Sept. 12.The EU has mandated that all manufacturers adopt a common charging connection by 2024. The rule, which was adopted in 2022, applies to mobile phones, tablets, e-readers, mice and keyboards, GPS devices, headphones, digital cameras, handheld video gaming consoles and portable speakers.The Lightning connection was first launched in 2012."A lot of people were worried and annoyed that they had to buy all new cords and accessories when Apple made the changeover from the 30-pin dock connector to the Lightning port,” app developer Johan Alexander told Lifewire. “Users eventually got used to the Lightni...

Kyle Jones Killed in Bicycle Crash on Deer Valley Drive [San Angelo, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:46:52 GMT

Bicycle Accident on Deer Valley Drive Claimed Life of 14-Year-Old TeenSAN ANGELO, TX (September 5, 2023) – Monday afternoon, Kyle Jones was killed in a bicycle collision on Deer Valley Drive.Police responded to the scene around 1:00 p.m., near Deer Valley Drive on August 28th.According to reports, a fuel-powered bicycle that had just come out of a private drive into Deer Valley Drive was struck from behind by a 2023 Hyundai Elantra.Paramedics arrived and transported the bicyclist to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities later identified him to be 14-year-old Kyle Jones.Moreover, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.Meanwhile, the driver who hit the teen was reported to have sustained no injuries.He remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Authorities are conducting an active investigation of the crash and will release more information once available.Sweet James woul...

Joseph Bongiorno Jr. Killed in Big-Rig Accident on Avenue D [Lancaster, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:46:52 GMT

80-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Semi-Truck Collision near 85th Street WestLANCASTER, CA (September 4, 2023) – Sunday evening, Joseph Bongiorno Jr. was killed in a big-rig accident on Avenue D.Authorities responded to the scene around 8:55 p.m., near 85th Street West.Per reports, the driver of a silver Honda CRV was heading east and attempted to pass another car. The Honda then struck a big-rig, pushing it off the road and into a nearby field.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the Honda driver dead at the scene. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office later identified the deceased victim as 80-year-old Bongiorno Jr.At this time, an active investigation leading up to the collision remains unclear. Once available, further details will be provided.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Joseph Bongiorno Jr.Losing a loved one in a semi-truck a...

Matthew Pierson Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 147 [Center, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:46:52 GMT

Two-Car Collision on Highway 103 Claimed Life of Shelby County DeputyCENTER, TX (September 5, 2023) – Tuesday morning, Matthew Pierson was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 147.The deadly collision happened around 7:30 a.m. along Highway 147 and Highway 103.According to reports, William Lyons, 54, was driving a 2014 Peterbilt truck tractor semi-trailer west on Highway 103. Meanwhile, Pierson, was traveling in his police cruiser in the area and failed to yield to the semi-trailer. The cruiser ended up striking the trailer and injuring the deputy.Emergency crews were dispatched to the site of the collision shortly after. There, they pronounced the driver Pierson, dead at the scene.Officials later stated that Lyons did not sustain injuries due to the collision.Following preliminary investigations, officers do not believe that drugs or alcohol were a factor in the accident. However, an active investigation is still currently underway.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow...

A Concert for the Ed Asner Family Center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:46:52 GMT

A Concert for the Ed Asner Family Center: Late actor and former president of the Screen Actor’s Guild Ed Asner has a Family Center that bears his name. According to its website, it “offers inclusive day camps, expressive arts and vocational enrichment programs for all abilities at our center, six days a week, as well as, health and wellness classes. We also offer low cost mental health counseling and group counseling services with our highly trained therapists.” So a benefit featuring Ringo Starr, Toto, Stone Temple Pilots and more is clearly well-deserved.“We are absolutely thrilled and profoundly grateful for this outstanding lineup of artists showing their support for The Ed Asner Family Center Charity Benefit Concert,” said Matthew Asner and Navah Paskowitz-Asner, The Founders of The Ed Asner Family Center. “We would like to express our deepest appreciation for Steve Lukather. His passion, dedication and world-renowned talent have been an inspiration to us all and have helped br...