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Church a 'total loss' after Kankakee County fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:16 GMT

KANKAKEE COUNTY, Ill. — A Baptist church in Hopkins Park was destroyed Friday morning following a fire.At around 2:15 a.m., authorities were dispatched to Christian Hope Baptist Church, located in the 3900 block of South Main Street, on the report of a fire.The fire completely destroyed the church and the Pembrook Fire Protection District called it a "total loss." 18-year-old woman killed in Matteson double shooting There is no cause at this time and the Illinois state fire marshal has been called to investigate. No injuries were reported.

Russian missile and drone attack in Ukraine kills 21 people

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:16 GMT

UMAN, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired more than 20 cruise missiles and two drones at Ukraine early Friday, killing at least 19 people, almost all of them when two missiles slammed into an apartment building in the center of the country, officials said. Three children were among the dead.The missile attacks included the first one against Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, in nearly two months, although there were no reports of any targets hit. The city government said Ukraine’s air force intercepted 11 cruise missiles and two unmanned aerial vehicles over Kyiv. The strikes on the nine-story residential building in central Ukraine occurred in Uman, a city located around 215 kilometers (134 miles) south of Kyiv. Seventeen people died in that attack, according to the capital region's governor, Ihor Taburets. They included two 10-year-old children and a toddler. Another of the victims was a 75-year-old woman who lived in a neighboring building and suffered internal bleeding from the huge blast's shock...

MTA ends real-time service alerts on Twitter, says platform is 'no longer reliable'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:16 GMT

NEW YORK (WPIX) – New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which provides public transportation services for millions of riders in the NYC metro area each day, has ended its real-time service alerts on Twitter, an agency official said in a statement Thursday night.MTA Acting Chief Customer Officer Shanifah Rieara blamed Twitter’s new policy of requiring a fee to use its application programming interface, also known as API. This interface is what allows the MTA to send out real-time service changes on the social media platform.“The MTA does not pay tech platforms to publish service information and has built redundant tools that provide service alerts in real-time. Those include the MYmta and TrainTime apps, the MTA’s homepage at MTA.info, email alerts, and text messages. Service alerts are also available on thousands of screens in stations, on trains, and in buses,” Rieara said. “The MTA has terminated posting service information to Twitter, effective immediately, as the rel...

Dean's Weekender: 'Into The Woods,' 'The Little Mermaid' and more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:16 GMT

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Willie Nelson turns 90: See the Texas singer through the years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Willie Nelson just hit a new high. But not like that.The iconic Texas singer who was born April 29, 1933, is celebrating his 90th birthday.To honor the “Red Headed Stranger,” KXAN has compiled 90 photos for 90 years.Actor and singer Willie Nelson and actress Morgan Fairchild arrive for the world premiere of their movie Red Headed Stranger in Austin, Thursday, Feb. 19, 1987. (AP Photo/Dan Morrison)Willie Nelson is photographed, June 27, 1986 in Miami on the set of ?Miami Vice?. (AP Photo/Willens)Country singer Willie Nelson is seen in 1986. (AP PhotoWillie Nelson performs during opening set at the FarmAid benefit concert September 22, 1985 at Champaign, Illinois. (AP Photo/Mark Elias)Country-western singer and performer Willie Nelson enjoys a round of golf with Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson, right in Springfield, Illinois, Thursday, August 16, 1984. Nelson, wearing a t-shirt reading, ?Let the Russians play with themselves,? is in Springfield to play at the Illinoi...

NFL Draft: Gophers linebackers looking to follow in Jack Gibbens, Carter Coughlin’s footsteps

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:16 GMT

Jack Gibbens was a major source of pride within the Gophers football program last season, and with the NFL draft this weekend, the former U linebacker is an example for two players to try to replicate.In last year’s draft, Gibbens wasn’t picked but signed as a free agent with the Tennessee Titans. He impressed Titans coach Mike Vrabel with his intelligence and earned the nickname “Dr. Gibby.”While Gibbens didn’t make the team to start the season, he hung around on the practice squad and was ready to help the Titans in a playoff push to end the season. He had 28 tackles in the final five games, making two starts.Gophers linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin and defensive end/linebacker Thomas Rush are in a similar position this year. They might not hear their name called by the time the draft finishes Saturday, but they will be ready for their shot.“That embodies Gopher football,” Sori-Marin said of Gibbens’ rookie year. “That just goes to show how hard we prepare and how we truly value deta...

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: April 28-30

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The weekend is almost here! From performances to Glens Falls Wing Fest to getting your chance to meet NASCAR's Chase Elliott, there are quite a few things happening on April 28, 29, and 30. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, April 28Meet NASCAR’s Chase Elliott at NAPA grand opening in Milton, NAPA Auto Parts at 352 Rowland Street, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.Found Footage Festival: Vol. 10, Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Proctors website.Colin & Brad: Scared Scriptless, Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Proctors website.A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Capital Repertory Theatre website.God is a Scottish Drag Queen, Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets o...

Live In Your Neighborhood – Washington, Mo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:16 GMT

WASHINGTON, Mo. – FOX 2 brings you a snapshot of St. Louis area neighborhoods on Fridays.This week we introduce you to the city of Washington. See more clips from Undergrounds Espresso Bar, Iron Spike Train Museum, Mayor Doug Hagedorn, The Alley, and more from Friday morning’s show on our YouTube channel

Residents frustrated with St. Charles County road conditions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:16 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - St. Charles County residents complained about bad conditions on Route N in the area.They said the road is breaking up in places on a 5.5-mile stretch of Route N from Highway Z to Sommers Road. It’s a well-traveled road with about 20,000 vehicles a day."The problem is, we’ve got some pavement that’s deteriorating on the roadbed, and the people around here know about it," said Mike Kern. "So they tend to move over to the center lane the fear is we’re going to have a sideswipe, somebody is going to get hurt.”He said he’s been trying to get action. Trending -- Students and teacher rally around fired Webster Groves teacher "I’ve called MoDOT a number of time," Kern said.He said that so far, nothing has been done.“No offense to MoDOT; they’re understaffed, but on the flip side, we don’t want anyone to get hurt out here," Kern said.FOX 2 reached out to MoDOT for some answers about the problem patch of road."We have been out since you brought it to our attention ...

St. Peters board to vote on hazardous materials regulations after train derailment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:16 GMT

ST. PETERS, Mo. - The St. Peters Board of Aldermen is expected to vote Thursday night on a resolution that calls on the federal and state governments to update these regulations in light of the recent Ohio train derailment. This resolution calls on Congress, the U.S., and the Missouri Department of Transportation to upgrade regulations on the transportation of hazardous materials. They want regulations to require disclosure to the State of Missouri of hazardous materials being transported that could potentially cause environmental damage or pose a threat to wildlife or human life.  Top Story: Targeted attack claims life of St. Louis skateboarder Sponsors of this resolution discussed these concerns at a previous meeting, discussing a previous resolution in 2015 about railroad speed limits, hazardous waste, oil, and other dangerous freight and materials transported through St. Peters. FOX 2 spoke with Mayor Len Pagano, one of the sponsors of the resolution, ahea...