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1 killed, 3 hurt in crash of small plane shortly after takeoff in Southern California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:41 GMT

MURRIETA, Calif. (AP) — One person was killed and three others were injured when a single-engine plane crashed Tuesday in Southern California, authorities said. The Cessna 172 with four people aboard crashed shortly after taking off from French Valley Airport in Murrieta around 2:45 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said. Televised news footage showed the small plane upside down in a business parking lot. One person died at the scene about 85 miles (135 kilometers) southeast of downtown Los Angeles, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Three others were taken to hospitals, one with serious injuries, the fire department said on Twitter. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The Associated Press

Shooting investigation underway in Harvey, 2 hospitalized

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:41 GMT

HARVEY, Ill. -- Harvey police are investigating a shooting that sent multiple people to the hospital on the evening of Tuesday, July 4.According to reports, a shooting allegedly started at home near 147th Street and Peoria Street in Harvey Tuesday evening. Alderman: Migrant shot near Back of the Yards high school Two people were shot and reportedly ran towards a Popeyes a couple of block away, while other reports are saying the shooting started at Popeyes and ended at the home near 147th Street and Peoria Street.Both victims were transported to separate local hospitals. Their conditions are unknown at this time.No further information has become available at this time.Stay with WGN as this story develops

With Loons’ Dayne St. Clair in goal, Canada beats Cuba in Gold Cup to reach quarters

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:41 GMT

Canada beats Cuba 4-2 and will play US in CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinalHOUSTON — Canada advanced to a quarterfinal matchup against the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, beating Cuba 4-2 on Tuesday night with Minnesota United’s Dayne St. Clair in goal.St. Clair was making his first start of the Gold Cup for Canada. He has been with Minnesota United since being drafted seventh overall in 2019 and has made 16 starts in goal this season.Guatemala also advanced with a 3-2 victory over Guadeloupe at Harrison, New Jersey, and will play Jamaica in the opener of a quarterfinal doubleheader at Cincinnati on Sunday, followed by the U.S.-Canada matchup.Junior Hoilett converted a 21st-minute penalty kick for No. 45 Canada after a hand ball on Eduardo Hernandez on Hoilett’s cross.Jonathan Osorio scored in the 26th off Lucas Cavallini’s pass, Jayden Nelson on a rebound of Cavallini’s shot in the 47th and Liam Millar in the 61st on a header from Hoilett’s corner...

At least 3 shark bites off Long Island this week have officials warning beachgoers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:41 GMT

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. (PIX11) -- In less than 30 hours this holiday week, Long Island may have had half as many shark bites as it had all of last year, even though 2022 saw a record number of bites, with eight.Right now, state and local authorities confirmed that there have been three shark bites in the ocean waters off the South Shore since Monday afternoon, as well as one additional marine animal bite that is being investigated as a possible shark bite. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! It's left officials assuring beachgoers that they're taking every effort to protect them, while at the same time calling on people who come to the seaside to be vigilant, and to be in contact with lifeguards and marine patrol officers at area beaches.New York State Parks lifeguards launched a drone off Robert Moses State Park's Field Beach 3 just before the beach was set to open on Independence Day morning. What it detected a few hundred yard...

St. Peters man charged in fatal hit-n-run

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A St. Peters man is in custody for allegedly striking a pedestrian with his car in Florissant and fleeing the scene.According to the Florissant Police Department, the crash happened Monday around 9:50 p.m. near the intersection of Howdershell Road and Keeven Lane.When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 69-year-old woman laying in the road. She died at the scene after first responders attempted life-saving measures. Missouri’s prescription drug monitoring program to launch soon Witnesses told police they saw a vehicle hit the woman and the driver flee.Officers arrested Dwoyne Dejean, 22, shortly after the incident. Police claim Dejean admitted he was driving the car at the time.On Tuesday, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Dejean with one count of leaving the scene of an accident - resulting in death. He remains jailed on a $50,000 cash-only bond.

Man found dead on San Bernardino County road

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:41 GMT

Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead after an apparent hit-and-run crash in San Bernardino County.The victim was only identified as a 24-year-old man by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.On June 30, deputies responded to Chamberlaine Way near the intersection of US Hwy 395 in Adelanto around 6:10 a.m.Arriving deputies found the victim lying on the road with injuries “consistent with being hit by a vehicle.”Despite life-saving efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. No description of a suspect or a suspect vehicle was provided at the time.Details are limited as the deadly incident remains under investigation by the SBSD’s Major Accident Investigation Team. Anyone with information is asked to call Deputy J. Guzman at the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at 760-552-6800. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling We-Tip at 800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.

Santa Rosa man arrested for allegedly stabbing wife to death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:41 GMT

(KRON) -- A Santa Rosa man was arrested Tuesday morning after his wife was killed at their apartment, the Santa Rosa Police Department said. The suspect was identified as Tunoa Meo, 51. Police were called at 11:50 a.m. for the report of a stabbing at an apartment on the 2400 block of McBride Lane. Police found Meo at the scene and took him into custody. Suspect wanted for stabbing at Levi’s Stadium soccer game The victim was inside the apartment with multiple stab wounds. She was taken to a hospital where she later died, SRPD said. An SRPD investigation revealed that Meo and the victim got into an argument that turned physical and ended with Meo stabbing his wife, according to police. Meo was booked into Sonoma County Jail on a count of murder. The victim's name will be revealed after her family is notified. KRON ON is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .emb...

Australian rules footballer diagnosed with CTE in landmark finding for female athletes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:41 GMT

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — The Australian Sports Brain Bank diagnosed a former Australian Football League Women’s player with chronic traumatic encephalopathy in what local media has reported as the first case involving a female professional athlete.The Australian Broadcasting Corp. said former Adelaide premiership winning player Heather Anderson, who died by suicide last year at the age of 28, had been diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease linked to concussions.The Australian Sports Brain Bank, established in 2018, diagnosed Anderson as having had low-stage CTE and three lesions in her brain, the ABC reported.CTE, which can only be diagnosed posthumously, can cause memory loss, depression and violent mood swings in athletes, combat veterans and others who sustain repeated head trauma.Michael Buckland, director of the Australian Sports Brain Bank, on Tuesday told the ABC’s 7.30 program that the diagnosis was a step toward understanding the impact of years of playing co...

Poor air quality after pop-up showers: What you need to know about DC’s July Fourth forecast

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:41 GMT

The sky is darkening as the D.C. region makes way for a slate of fireworks and fanfare. Here’s what you need to know about the Fourth of July forecast.Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM.Current traffic conditionsWeather forecastClosings and DelaysSign up for WTOP alertsRain has left the forecast after an afternoon of spotted showers but the fireworks displays around the region present another chance for dense, smoke-filled air around the region.“Starting this evening, late, and going through the day on Wednesday and Thursday it’s a Code Orange air quality alert.,” 7News chief meteorologist Veronica Johnson said.A Code Orange air quality alert is forecast until Thursday. Air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, such as those with heart and lung disease, according to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments rating system.“Keep that in mind, you’ll want to exercise as early as possible,”...

Ohtani leaves Angels game with blister after giving up consecutive homers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:41 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani left the Los Angeles Angels’ game Tuesday against the San Diego Padres with a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand.The two-way star exited after giving up consecutive home runs to Xander Bogaerts and Jake Cronenworth with none out in the sixth inning.The right-hander’s start had been pushed back a day due to a cracked fingernail. His velocity was down Tuesday, and he left trailing 5-1. Ohtani made the last out at the plate in the top of the sixth and it wasn’t immediately clear if he would remain in the lineup as the Angels’ designated hitter.He left his previous start as a pitcher but remained in the game as the DH and homered, giving him 10 strikeouts and two home runs in a 4-2 win against the Chicago White Sox. Ohtani’s exit came several hours after the Angels learned they’ll be without fellow All-Star slugger Mike Trout for several weeks because of a broken left wrist. Ohtani became a two-way All-Sta...