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Woman reported missing from Wood River, Illinois

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

WOOD RIVER, Ill. - Authorities are searching for a woman reported missing early Saturday from Wood River, Illinois. Police say a woman named Kansas Butler left with an unknown subject around 2 a.m. Saturday. Since she was last seen, her debit card had been used in Alton and Edwardsville. This Missouri home for sale comes with an underground cave According to the Wood River Police Department, Butler is diagnosed with autism and cannot drive. Police say her parents are also concerned about her safety and unsure of her location. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Butler, contact the Wood River Police Department at 618-251-3114.

2 arrested for shooting death of motorcyclist on freeway in Lancaster 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

A motorcyclist was gunned down on a freeway off-ramp in Lancaster, and two people have been arrested in connection with his death. CHP officers responded to the 14 Freeway off-ramp to Avenue L in Lancaster around 2:57 p.m. Tuesday afternoon on reports of a traffic collision with a motorcycle rider down. Officers were notified that the motorcyclist, later identified as 37-year-old Henry Gonzalez, had sustained gunshot wounds. https://ktla.com/news/local-news/20-year-old-fighting-for-his-life-after-being-run-over-by-hit-and-run-driver/ Further investigation by authorities led to the identification of two suspects, 29-year-old Jesse Cupido and 25-year-old Isabel Cortez, and they were arrested on Friday afternoon in Sun Valley for Gonzalez’s murder. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the CHP Southern Division Major Crimes Unit at 323-644-9550. 

Second suspect arrested in connection with June murder of Long Beach man 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

A second suspect in the "unprovoked" murder of a Long Beach man in June has been arrested. Officers with the Long Beach Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Long Beach Boulevard around 7:30 p.m. on June 27 on reports of a shooting death. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, 27-year-old Isaac Marshell IV, was outside of a business when he became involved in an altercation with two other men. “The victim left the scene [and] later returned to the business in his vehicle and parked out front,” LBPD said in a statement. “While the victim was inside his vehicle, the same two male suspects approached him and assaulted him. During the altercation, one of the suspects shot the victim.” Police also noted that a motive was unknown, but they believed that the attack was "unprovoked."  2 arrested for shooting death of motorcyclist on freeway in Lancaster The first suspect, Darrell Brock, 24, of Pennsylvania, was arrested near the crime scene...

Megan Rapinoe says she'll retire after the NWSL season and her 4th World Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe is ready to retire after an illustrious career in which she won an Olympic gold medal, two World Cups and never shied away from using her platform to spotlight social issues.Rapinoe, 38, announced Saturday her fourth World Cup at the end of the month will be her last and she'll officially retire with the OL Reign at the end of the National Women's Soccer League season.She made the announcement on Twitter, saying she “never could have imagined the ways in which soccer would shape & change my life forever.”“It is with a deep sense of peace & gratitude that I have decided this will be my final season playing this beautiful game,” Rapinoe said.Rapinoe and the U.S. team are aiming for a third consecutive title when the Women’s World Cup kicks off on July 20 in Australia and New Zealand. The U.S. plays Wales in a final tune-up match on Sunday in San Jose, California, before leaving for the World Cup.“I’ve been able to have such...

Southbound Hwy-1 closed due to traffic accident in Pacifica

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

(KRON) -- Part of Highway 1 was closed in Pacifica due to a traffic accident on Saturday morning, according to the North County Fire Authority. Doctor who drove Tesla off cliff asks for court diversion Southbound lanes of Hwy 1 north of Palmetto are closed due to the accident. Emergency response crews are on the scene, and will be in the area for about 30 minutes, NCFA said. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area if possible. This is a developing story. Please check with KRON for updates.

Texas despliega una barrera flotante en el Río Grande para impedir el cruce de migrantes en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

(CNN) — El estado de Texas comenzó este viernes a desplegar una barrera marina flotante en el Río Grande en un intento por disuadir a los migrantes de cruzar la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México, dijo el gobernador de Texas, Greg Abbott.Abbott publicó un video de 15 segundos en Twitter que muestra cómo se cargan las boyas desde los remolques que se desplegarán en el río cerca de la ciudad fronteriza de Eagle Pass. El Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Texas vigilará el despliegue, indicó el gobernador en el tuit de este viernes.Las boyas se cargaban desde camiones y se instalaban en el Río Grande este viernes. (Texas Department of Public Safety)Abbott, crítico desde hace mucho tiempo de las políticas fronterizas de la administración Biden, anunció el plan el mes pasado de que el estado desplegaría una barrera flotante de 300 metros.Durante el anuncio el director del Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Texas, el coronel Steven McCraw, promocionó que la barrera de boyas ...

England wins U21 European Championship for first time in 39 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

BATUMI, Georgia (AP) — England won the European Under-21 Championship for the first time in 39 years when James Trafford saved a stoppage-time penalty to preserve a 1-0 win over Spain in the final on Saturday.Trafford repelled Abel Ruiz’s spot kick, awarded after a VAR review in the sixth minute of added time, and kept out substitute Aimar Oroz’s follow-up at the end of a pulsating contest at Batumi Arena.In the process, the goalkeeper became the first man to keep six clean sheets at the finals and didn’t concede a goal for England’s third title and first since 1984.Curtis Jones scored in first-half stoppage time when he deflected Cole Palmer’s free kick past keeper Arnau Tenas.Tempers flared. Following a melee, England coach Ashley Cole and one of his Spanish counterparts were sent off on the sidelines. There were also 10 yellow cards, and after the missed penalty in second half injury time, substituted England midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White and Spain&#...

Red Sox lefty reliever Joely Rodriguez off IL; Justin Garza sent to Triple-A

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox reinstated left-handed reliever Joely Rodríguez from the 15-day injured list Saturday before their game against the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park.The 31-year-old Rodríguez had missed a little more than a month because of left shoulder inflammation.To make room, they optioned right-hander Justin Garza to Triple-A Worcester after Friday’s victory over Oakland.Signed to a $2 million, one-year contract during the offseason with a team option for 2024, Rodríguez has been on the injured list twice. He started the season on the IL with a strained right oblique and has pitched in just five games, allowing nine runs — eight earned — in four innings.“We know what he can do,” Boston manager Alex Cora said. “Stuff-wise, obviously, not there yet as far as like velo. Good sinkers, good changeups, good sliders. We’ll find a spot and use him in certain situations.”He made five rehab appearances; three with Worcester and the others with Double-A Portland, giving u...

A’s scheduled starter Blackburn scratched because of illness; Pruitt set to take his spot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Oakland Athletics scheduled starting pitcher Paul Blackburn has been scratched because of an illness for Saturday’s game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.The team made the announcement about 90 minutes before the scheduled start.Blackburn (1-1, 4.50 ERA) is scheduled to be replaced by right-hander Austin Pruitt (1-5, 2.93).Oakland, which has the majors’ worst record, lost the opener of a three-game series against Boston on Friday night.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Emma Stone está en el centro de los rumores por una canción del álbum “From the Vault” de Taylor Swift

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

(CNN) — Mientras los swifties y otros se regocijan con el lanzamiento de “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” de Taylor Swift, una reedición del tercer álbum de estudio de la estrella de 2010, una canción inédita, tiene a algunos rascándose la cabeza.“When Emma Falls in Love”, una de las canciones ‘From the Vault’ en el relanzamiento del álbum, gana terreno en línea por tratarse de la actriz ganadora del Oscar Emma Stone, una conocida amiga de Swift desde el momento en que “Speak Now” fue inicialmente escrito, alrededor de 2008-2010.Los swifties con ojos de águila han señalado varias pistas, incluido el hecho de que una letra, “Cause Little Miss Sunshine always thinks it’s going rain”, podría ser un guiño a la película más exitosa de Stone de la época, “Easy A”, en la que ella rockea famosamente con “Pocketful of Sunshine” de Natasha Bedingfield.La película se estrenó el mismo año que el ...