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New frog sculptures adorn popular Alton roadside flower garden

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

ALTON, Ill. – New frogs mean new life for a repeat target of theft and vandalism in Alton, Illinois.Back in May, FOX 2 reported about a frog fountain water feature being stolen or destroyed at a roadway flower garden for the fourth time in five years. The frog, nicknamed Fernando, was the centerpiece of a garden residents started in the median of the State Street-Belle Street split.Things have certainly changed since our initial report.“Unbelievable! I always knew Alton was a great community,” said Laura Wallendorf, who started the garden along with a neighbor. St. Louis County police sergeant accused of choking wife during ride from Wildwood pub About six weeks ago, she was distraught. Someone had stolen Fernando again.During our first report about the thefts, drivers stopped to donate money for a fifthFernando.Things have gone way beyond that now. Not only is there a new Fernando fountain, he has three new frog sculpture buddies adorning the garden, including a large frog statue...

Crowds celebrate July 4 at O’Fallon’s Heritage and Freedom Fest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

O’FALLON, Mo. – Despite the heat, crowds are already out celebrating America’s birthday with a variety of fourth of July parties including those decked out in red, white, and blue at the annual Heritage and Freedom Fest.In a nod to one of America’s pastimes, country music got crowds in the patriotic spirit."They bring joy,” said a little girl named Addie.However, music wasn't the only thing filling the air at the longtime community tradition.Screams of joy, winning games and all-around family fun was the playlist for the this year's Heritage and Freedom Fest in O’Fallon, Missouri."We've been playing games, grabbing corn dogs, just letting them ride as many rides as they can and seeing their faces when they're done is awesome,” said attendee Jason Taylor."It's way too hot!” said another attendee with her family.Despite the hot weather, crowds were proud celebrating America’s birthday in style."He was wanting to wear all red, white and blue as much as possible including the face paint...

PHOTOS: Independence Eve 2023 fireworks at Denver’s Civic Center Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

A crowd gathered for the annual Independence Eve fireworks show featuring music from the Colorado Symphony at Civic Center Park in Denver on July 3, 2023.Click here for a list of fireworks shows in the Denver metro area.

4 people killed in Philadelphia shooting and suspect in custody, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

A gunman wearing a bulletproof vest opened fire in Philadelphia on Monday night, killing four people and wounding two others, police said.Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said at a news conference that all the victims were male.The suspect was arrested in an alley without incident, Outlaw said. He had a bulletproof vest, multiple magazines, an “AR-type rifle,” a handgun and a police scanner, she said."At this point all we know is that this person decided to leave their home and target individuals,” Outlaw said.The shooting occurred a day after gunfire erupted at a holiday weekend block party in Baltimore, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) to the southwest, killing two people and wounding 28 others. The wounded in that shooting ranged in age from 13 to 32, with more than half of them minors, according to officials.The Philadelphia violence marks the country’s 29th mass killing in 2023, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partne...

Gunman opens fire at random on Philadelphia streets, killing 4 before he is arrested, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A gunman wearing a bulletproof vest opened fire on the streets of Philadelphia on Monday night, killing four men and wounding two boys in the latest outbreak of gun violence in the United States, police said. The victims were apparently random, with no connection immediately known between them and the shooter. The shootings took place over several city blocks in the southwestern neighborhood of Kingsessing. Responding officers chased the suspect as he continued to fire, and he was arrested in an alley after surrendering, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said at a news conference.“At this point all we know is that this person decided to leave their home and target individuals,” Outlaw said.He had a bulletproof vest, an “AR-type rifle,” multiple magazines, a handgun and a police scanner, she said.Officers were flagged down at about 8:30 p.m., and multiple calls of shots fired came in from the Kingsessing. Police found some gunshot v...

Warriors’ Lester Quinones shines in Summer League opener; Trayce Jackson-Davis sits

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

SACRAMENTO — Lester Quinones has been getting plenty of praise from Warriors’ coaches for his growth since last year. His newfound confidence was on full display in the Warriors’ Summer League opener at the California Classic at Golden 1 Center on Monday night.Quinones scored 10 of the Warriors’ first 18 points in their 100-94 loss to the Sacramento Kings. He scored and moved with conviction. In the first quarter, Quinones hit a pair of 3 pointers and used his 6-foot-5 frame to work his way through contact to get to the rim. He finished the game with 26 points on 5-of-8 shooting from 3 and, on the flip side, was called for two technical fouls and seven personal fouls.The Warriors signed an un-drafted Quinones last year to a two-way contract out of Memphis — he was roommates with since-traded No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman — and grew his game as a versatile backcourt player last season with the Santa Cruz Warriors. With since-traded Ryan Rollins ...

Alameda High graduate Bryan Woo makes impressive start against SF Giants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The rich tradition of Alameda baseball was on display at Oracle Park on Monday night, as Alameda High School graduate Bryan Woo was on the mound against the San Francisco Giants.The rookie right-hander for the Seattle Mariners was making just his sixth career big league start.He started the game with a 95-mph fastball blown right by Giants leadoff man LaMonte Wade Jr. It set the tone for a strong night from Woo, who fired a steady dose of mid-90s heaters to go with the occasional off-speed pitches as he tossed six innings, allowing just two runs on three hits and two walks, striking out seven.It was a masterful performance and it came with only one mistake.In the bottom of the fourth inning, Woo walked Michael Conforto to start the inning, recorded two quick outs and then went ahead 1-2 on Blake Sabol. His next pitch was a 95-mph fastball above the zone — a pitch the Giants had been swinging through all night — but this time Sabol smacked it about a...

4 people killed and 2 children injured in Philadelphia shooting, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

(CNN) — Four people were killed and two minors – ages 2 and 13 – were injured in a shooting Monday evening in southwestern Philadelphia, police said.A suspect was apprehended with an AR-style rifle, a handgun, a bulletproof vest, multiple ammunition magazines in the vest, and a scanner after the shooting that spanned several blocks in or around the Kingsessing neighborhood, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle M. Outlaw said.A second person – who may have picked up someone’s gun and returned fire – also was in custody, Outlaw said.Three of the four killed ranged in age from 20 to 59, police said. The age of the fourth wasn’t immediately available. Outlaw described the conditions of the wounded children as stable.Investigators don’t immediately know what led to the shooting, police said. About 50 spent shell casings litter the shooting scenes, Outlaw said.Earlier, police said eight people had been injured.At least 339 mass shooting...

Suspect wanted for stabbing at Levi's Stadium soccer game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

(KRON) -- A victim is recovering at a hospital after being stabbed at a Gold Cup soccer game at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, the Santa Clara Police Department confirmed.Police were called to the stadium at 8:47 p.m. for the reported stabbing near the seating area. SCPD said the victim was stabbed with a knife near their collarbone. Police did not provide an update on their condition. SCPD identified a suspect and a person of interest in connection with the stabbing. Man arrested on suspicion of stabbing his mother in San Jose The suspect was described as a Hispanic man between 25-35 years old with short, dark hair, a thin mustache and a thin beard. He was wearing a green Mexican National Team soccer jersey.The person of interest is a Hispanic woman with dark hair and a similar Mexican jersey. Image of a suspect and person of interest in connection to a stabbing from the Santa Clara Police Department. Images of both subjects are included in the story. Anyone who sees either person is...

Chow down and keep it down! Annual burger eating competition returns for the 14th year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

Forget about hot dogs. In D.C., the competitive eating competition that marks Independence Day involves lots and lots of Z-Burger burgers.At the Tenleytown Z-Burger, 12 contestants bellied up to tables with dozens of burgers and waited for the countdown to chow down during the 14th Annual Independence Burger Eating Competition.When the announcer said “go,” the eaters smooshed beef patties between two buns into their gaping maws, using water to get the chewed food down. Some placed their hands in front of their faces to keep the chewed-up mush in their mouths.“There is nothing like an old-fashioned burger eating contest,” said Peter Tabibian, owner of Z-Burger.He said six hundred burgers were cooked up for this event alone.Molly Schuyler downed 34 burgers to defend her title as the person with the most wins. This year marks her ninth first-place finish in the competition.“It’s really fun,” Schuyler said while holding a $2,000 prize check. A total of $6,500 in cash prizes went out to ...