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25-year-old wildfire fighter dies battling fire near Fort St. John, B.C.

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:03 GMT

A contract wildfire fighter died Friday while fighting the Donnie Creek wildfire near Fort St. John, the BC Wildfire Service confirms.In a statement to CityNews, the BCWS says the member was a working crew member in the Prince George Fire Centre, and was injured while “responding to a wildfire.”“The primary concern of the BC Wildfire Service at this time is the privacy of the individual’s family,” the service said.The RCMP, WorkSafe BC, and the BC Wildfire Service are investigating, the service says.Related Articles:Celebration of life held for B.C. wildfire fighter killed near RevelstokeMemorial planned for B.C. wildfire fighter in RevelstokeHelicopter pilot dies fighting fires near Peace River, Alta.In a release, Premier David Eby says he is devastated to learn “we have lost another wildfire fighter.”“My heart goes out to the family, friends, and colleagues of this front-line hero. On behalf of all British Columbians, we grieve this terrib...

Thousands expected at Chinatown's Summer Fair in Chicago

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:03 GMT

CHICAGO — More than 40,00 people are expected to attend Chinatown's Summer Fair this weekend. WGN photojournalist Kevin Doellman captured some of the vibrancy of the popular South Side street fair.

More than 20 states in US still suffering from excessive heat

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:03 GMT

(The Hill) — More than 20 states across the U.S. are under heat advisories as of Saturday.From the California coast to the Midwest to the Southeast and the North- and Mid-Atlantic, 110 million Americans are facing scorching temperatures that could even get up to triple digits, according to ABC News. Earlier in the week, the National Weather Service warned of “continued excessive summer heat” across the country in a forecast discussion. In the Washington, D.C. region, daily highs sat around 96 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the NWS. In New York City, temperatures topped out at 90 degrees. Democrat mocks Greene after call for decorum: ‘She showed us a d‑‑‑ pic last week’ “Triple-digit heat continues across the southern half of the Plains to the eastern Gulf Coast while cool and unsettled weather continues across the northern Plains toward the Midwest,” the NWS said in their latest forecast discussion on upcoming weather between Monday and Tuesday.The NWS said cooler temperatu...

Two men sentenced to 15 years in prison for roles in 2018 San Marcos murder

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:03 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) – Two brothers charged in a 2018 San Marcos homicide have been sentenced to 15 years in prison for their roles in the incident. PREVIOUS: One of three men tied to San Marcos murder found guilty, sentenced to 27 years In 2018, 27-year-old Matthew Jacob Rodriguez Jr. was shot and killed in a San Marcos condo parking lot. Adrian Terrell Rose, 29, and brothers Jacob Portier, 32, and Jason Portier, 30, were all arrested in connection with the death. On April 18, Jacob and Jason Portier pled guilty to the felony charge of capital murder and both were sentenced to 15 years in prison. Brothers Jacob Portier (right), 32, and Jason Portier (left), 30, were all arrested in connection with the death. Rose was convicted on August 12, 2022 and sentenced to 27 years in prison.

Everybody’s chasing Lee Hodges at 3M Open

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:03 GMT

In its fifth year as a regular PGA Tour stop, the 3M Open at the TPC Twin Cities in Blaine has never had a wire-to-wire winner. Last year, Tony Finau entered the final round five shots off the lead before winning by three at 17-under par.Lee Hodges and Tyler Duncan  shake hands on the 18th green after completing the third round of the 3M Open on Saturday in Blaine. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Lee Hodges will try to become the first first-round leader to hold on for a 3M Open victory with the defending champion Finau lurking in familiar position.Hodges shot a 5-under 66 on Saturday to finish the third round at 20-under par, the lowest score in tournament history after three rounds.“It’s going to be hard tomorrow,” Hodges said after his round Saturday. “(J.T. Poston’s) going to play great, Tony Finau, unbelievable golfers behind me. Not like I can go shoot even par tomorrow, I’m going to have to keep making birdies. Yeah, I’m just going to stay aggressive lik...

7/29/23: Saying Goodbye to the Humidity!

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:03 GMT

Latest Forecast Update from Meteorologist Rob Lindenmuth:Scattered thunderstorms, some turning severe this afternoon and early evening will be exiting the region through the early evening hours. In their wake temperatures will be falling, humidity will be dropping and skies will turn partly cloudy which could lead to patchy dense fog developing.Big area of high pressure will be pushing into the northeast for Sunday. This will bring partly sunny skies, temperatures that will be a bit cooler and much lower humidity for the day on Sunday.Things will still be feeling rather comfortable for Monday, but there will be a slight uptick in the humidity ahead of another cold front. This front will bring in a true taste of early fall for the middle of the week with dewpoint temperatures in the 40s and 50s, daytime highs in the 70s and overnight lows in the 40s and 50s! However, we will see a few storms for Monday afternoon and evening as this front passes the area.Sunday will start out with par...

Winds peak around 80 mph, scattered damage in St. Charles County from storms

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Winds peaked at nearly 80 miles per hour at the St. Louis Lambert Regional Airport during an intense afternoon storm system Saturday afternoon, one that caused some scattered damages around St. Charles County. FOX 2's extreme weather specialist Chris Higgins describes the winds as some of the worst he has ever seen from a non-tornado or non-hurricane warned storm. He witnessed strong winds and heavy rainfall around 3:30 p.m. near Highway K in St. Charles County. Community officials are currently surveying damages. FOX 2 has learned of more than 100,000 power outages in the St. Louis metro and tens of thousands in St. Charles County. Residents are reporting downed power lines and trees. Two viewers from St. Charles County sent the following photos of damages. Viewer-submitted photos of storm damage in St. Charles County on July 29, 2023. Viewer-submitted photos of storm damage in St. Charles County on July 29, 2023. Viewer-submitted photos of storm damage in St. Charles C...

Angels outfielder Taylor Ward leaves game after being hit in head by Alek Manoah's pitch

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:03 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was hit in the head by a pitch from Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah in the fifth inning Saturday.Batting with the bases loaded in the Angels' 6-1 loss, Ward was hit by a 2-0 pitch clocked at 91 mph. The ball appeared to strike Ward next to his next left eye, knocking off his batting helmet.Plate umpire Andy Fletcher motioned to the Angels' dugout for the trainer as Ward went down with blood running down his face.Manoah put his hands on his head as he stood on the mound. It was the second hit batter of the game for Manoah, who hit Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani on the left foot in the first.Angels trainers rushed to the plate and held a towel to Ward’s face. After a couple of minutes, Ward got to his feet and left the field on a cart. His left eye appeared to be swollen shut.Andrew Velazquez ran for Ward, who drove in the first run of the game. Velazquez went to shortstop and Luis Rengifo, who scored on the play, mov...

SF Giants activate Crawford, have plans for top prospect Luciano

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:03 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Brandon Crawford was activated off of the injured list Saturday prior to the Giants’ game against the Boston Red Sox but it remains unclear as to how he’ll split time at shortstop with rookie Marco Luciano going forward.Prior to his 11-game stay on the injured list with left knee inflammation, Crawford had a slash line of .207/.285/.333 with five home runs and 26 RBIs in 64 games.Crawford took live batting practice Friday and Saturday and although he is able to perform all baseball activities without restrictions, per Giants manager Gabe Kapler, Luciano started against Boston.Luciano got his first major league hit on Friday and also scored a run in a 3-2 Giants loss to the Red Sox. San Francisco Giants’ Marco Luciano scores on a Michael Conforto single in the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, July 28, 2023, in San Francisco, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) Kapler addressed the shortstop situation pregame, saying, “...

DA's office awarded grant to investigate, prosecute workers' compensation fraud

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:03 GMT

(BCN) -- The Sonoma County District Attorney's Office will be more capable to investigate workers' compensation insurance fraud after it was awarded a $339,173 grant by the California Department of Insurance. The funding for the grant, which is slated for fiscal year 2023-2024, comes from California employers who are legally required to be insured or self-insured, the district attorney's office said in a statement Friday. Workers' compensation insurance fraud occurs when employees exaggerate or fabricate injuries or when white-collar criminals entice, pay, and conspire with others and create false or exaggerated claims, over-treating, and over-prescribing harmful and addictive drugs. 14 people involved in fight in San Rafael street "Also, employers may ask injured workers not to file legitimate claims. Insurance companies pick up the tab, passing the cost onto policyholders, taxpayers, and the public," the district attorney's office explained. The grant will focus on...