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State Police investigate fatal crash in Greenport

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:56:00 GMT

GREENPORT, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on State Route 23 on Monday evening. First responders were dispatched for the report of two fully engulfed vehicles. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Fire crews from the Greenport Fire Department extricated one driver from their burning vehicle. The driver, Michelle J. Burnham, 59, of Delanson, was transported to the Albany Medical Center in critical condition. The driver of the second vehicle, David Warfield, 57, of Hudson, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police say Warfield was traveling eastbound and passing multiple vehicles in the westbound lane. He then reportedly struck Burnham, who was traveling in the eastbound lane when he tried to avoid a westbound vehicle. Investigations into the crash are ongoing.

'Tina, the Tina Turner Musical' opening tonight at the Fabulous Fox Theatre

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:56:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock. At the age of 16, she movedto the Ville neighborhood in St. Louis and attended Sumner High School.She had a turbulent 20-year relationship with Ike Turner before going out on her own in her 40s. 'Tina, The Tina Turner Musical' is getting rave reviews and is opening Tuesday night on stage at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Unusual burglary leaves St. Peters business owners stunned FOX 2's Tim Ezell spoke with Ari Groover as well as Tina and Roz White, playing her mother, Zelma Bullock, about what they enjoyed most about their roles

Mayor Mike Johnston decides to keep current Denver police chief, public safety director in cabinet

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:56:00 GMT

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has nominated two existing public safety cabinet members chosen by former Mayor Michael Hancock to stay in their positions.Johnston in a Tuesday news release announced nominations of Ron Thomas to continue as Denver police chief and Armando Saldate III to continue as executive director of the Denver Department of Public Safety. The nominations will need city council approval.“Public safety is one of my top priorities as Mayor,” Johnston said in the news release. “We laid out a big vision for what’s possible in Denver, and we’re delighted that Armando and Chief Thomas share this vision. Together, these proven leaders can help deliver a safer city for Denverites.”Thomas was appointed in October 2022 as Denver police chief after serving as the department’s patrol division chief since 2018.His two main priorities when he was appointed were to reduce crime and “increase the public’s trust” in the department, he said in an October 2...

A third round of US sanctions against Hamas focuses on money transfers from Iran to Gaza

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:56:00 GMT

By FATIMA HUSSEIN (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States on Tuesday said it imposed a third round of sanctions on a group of Hamas officials, members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad who work to transfer money from Iran to Gaza, and a Lebanese money exchange service that facilitates the transfers. The Treasury Department sanctions, coordinated with the United Kingdom, come in response to the surprise Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel that left roughly 1,200 people dead or kidnapped. The sanctions block access to U.S. property and bank accounts and prevent the targeted people and companies from doing business with Americans.This and two previous rounds of sanctions against Hamas and its affiliates are aimed at protecting the international financial system from abuse by Hamas militants and their enablers, the Treasury Department said. The State Department also is designating a Palestinian Islamic Jihad military leader for diplomatic sanctions. Treasury Secretary Ja...

Tustin schools closed again Tuesday amid hangar fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:56:00 GMT

Tustin students continued to learn from home on Tuesday amid the ongoing blaze at a historic hangar that ignited last week.A wall of the 17-story North Tustin Hangar reignited on Sunday, and school officials implemented virtual learning plans instead of hosting in-person classes.While the school closures have only been confirmed for Monday and Tuesday so far this week, it's possible the closures could extend longer. Tustin schools remain closed as hangar fire effects linger "Please know that based upon this evolving situation, it is possible that all TUSD schools will finish this week in virtual instruction," Tustin Unified School District Superintendent Mark Johnson said in an announcement. "We will communicate updates as soon as we know more information."Officials are "currently preparing for the controlled and systematic teardown of the hangar at a date to be determined," Johnson added.In the meantime, residents are encouraged to take precautions including:Remaining indoors wit...

Firefighters extinguish another fire underneath another Los Angeles freeway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:56:00 GMT

Just days after a massive blaze destroyed part of the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles, another fire broke out under a different freeway. Calls regarding active flames first came in from commuters driving near the interchange of the 105 and 110 freeways in South Los Angeles around 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. Footage from Sky5 showed a patch of land burning next to the transition ramp between the eastbound 105 and southbound 110 near residences on a dead-end street.  10 Freeway fire set with ‘malice intent,’ Newsom says According to KTLA 5’s Rich Prickett, the flames appeared to have spread from an encampment to nearby vegetation. “From what we’re seeing here from Sky5, it would appear that it is some sort of encampment that is burning under the overpass,” Prickett said. “For right now it’s contained in that one little area.” Just days after a massive blaze destroyed part of the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles, another fire broke out under a different freeway. (Sky5)Just days afte...

Pursuit suspect escapes after crashing stolen vehicle in downtown Los Angeles

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:56:00 GMT

Police are searching for a stolen vehicle suspect who led officers on a pursuit before crashing in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday morning. The Los Angeles Police Department's Newton station was first called about the incident around 1 a.m.Officers pursued the stolen vehicle to West 8th Street and South Grand Avenue, where the suspect crashed into another driver, an LAPD spokesperson confirmed. The unidentified suspect then fled on foot to a nearby parking lot but was not located.The driver of the vehicle that was struck was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, police said. No description of the outstanding suspect was released.

Bay Area inflation cools off to slowest pace in more than two years

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:56:00 GMT

The Bay Area inflation rate, which has crushed consumers beneath the weight of sky-high prices, cooled off in a big way in October, rising at its slowest annual pace in more than two years, the government reported Tuesday.The consumer price index in the Bay Area rose at an annual rate of just 2.8% in October, according to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.The nationwide inflation rate rose at a yearly pace of 3.2% in October, the federal labor agency reported.The 2.8% rise in Bay Area prices compared to the year before was the slowest rate of annual increase since February 2021, when the region’s inflation rate rose 1.6%. 

Driver intentionally collides with motorcycle on Campbell roadway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:56:00 GMT

Nov. 610:51 a.m. in the 00 block of West Campbell Avenue: A man, 53, was drinking alcohol near the track. At 5:05 p.m., the same man was intoxicated and causing a disturbance. He tried to run, but tripped. He kicked officer while being taken into custody.11:48 a.m. in the 1200 block of Whiteoaks Road: Someone rented a 15-foot 2014 Econoline box truck and did not return it. An hour later, someone rented a 2022 GMC cargo van and did not return it.5:17 p.m. in the 3200 block of South Winchester Boulevard: A silver 2012 Jeep Wrangler was stolen. The suspect was seen jumping into the Jeep and fleeing.6:37 p.m. in the 400 block of West Rincon Avenue: A woman, 86, said the suspect slapped her. The suspect, 57, said she yelled at the victim because the victim was being disrespectful to the caretaker.4:29 a.m. in the 2000 block of South Winchester Boulevard: An officer took a vehicle theft report for a 2005 Toyota Corolla. She later located it in the 900 block of Saratoga Avenue. A man, 32, ...

Jeremy Lin revels in Taiwan homecoming with younger brother playing on same team

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:56:00 GMT

By Andrew McNicol | CNNHong Kong — Former NBA sensation Jeremy Lin launched a “dream” 14th professional basketball season by playing alongside his younger brother last week in Taiwan, the island his parents left to emigrate to the United States.The 35-year-old point-guard – best known for igniting the NBA’s “Linsanity” era, a two-week tear in the 2012 Finals that transcended the sport itself – shared the court with Joseph Lin in front of a packed Xinzhuang Gymnasium, New Taipei City last Wednesday.With the New Taipei Kings, the pair eased past South Korea’s SK Knights in the continental East Asian Super League, and joined forces again days later to defeat local rivals Fubon Braves in Taiwan’s P.League+ competition.It was the first time the Lin brothers pulled on the same jersey in a professional capacity, though the pair faced each other as opponents last season.California-born Lin said post-game he had been dreaming of playing on the same team as his brother for decades, while cele...