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Nets rally late to beat West-worst Rockets: ‘We were pretty lucky to get a win tonight.’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:31 GMT

If this is what an expedited jelling process looks like, the Nets need a new overnight delivery service.Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn said ahead of tip-off against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday that the team has done everything — from spending more time together in the locker room to taking advantage of additional practice days — to fast track chemistry for a starting lineup that was assembled at the trade deadline.It’s clear after a lifeless performance against the conference-worst Rockets just how much ground the Nets have to make up if they’re going to secure the sixth and final guaranteed playoff seed — the same seed the No. 7 Miami Heat are eyeing with their inspired play in recent weeks.The Nets rallied late to secure a 123-114 victory over the Rockets at Barclays Center on Wednesday, ending a skid in which Brooklyn had lost six of its last seven games. The Rockets, however, who have yet to crack 20 wins on the season and own the worst record i...

Padres change time of Opening Day game due to weather

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:31 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres on Wednesday announced they are pushing back the game time for Opening Day against the Colorado Rockies due to Thursday's weather forecast.Originally scheduled for Thursday at 1:10 p.m., first pitch for the Padres is now set for 6:40 p.m. at Petco Park, the team confirmed via social media. Pitcher Blake Snell is expected to take the mound for the Friars."With a sellout crowd expected, guests should plan to arrive early and pre-purchase parking at one of the Padres controlled lots or others in the vicinity of Petco Park. Those without pre-paid parking passes are encouraged to utilize public transportation or rideshare services," the Padres said. Read more: Padres 2023 Opening Day All gates will open to ticketed fans starting at 4:30 p.m.A storm system brought widespread light rain and strong winds along the coast Wednesday. Models indicate 50% chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms early Thursday afternoon.Check back for updates for this develo...

Charges filed against Waukegan man in Loop Bank Robbery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:31 GMT

CHICAGO — Bank robbery charges have been filed against a Waukegan man after a bank was robbed in the Loop earlier this month.According to a probable cause affidavit obtained by WGN from the FBI, investigating officials believe they have enough factual evidence to charge Jawad H. Hakeem with bank robbery after he allegedly stole nearly $24,000 from a Fifth Third Bank on South Wacker Drive back on March 9.According to the affidavit, investigators with the FBI received a tip from a witness who said they talked to the bank robber in an alleyway about 15 minutes before it happened, and the bank robber gave the witness his telephone number. According to the witness, the man told them it was easy to memorize his phone number, saying the first three digits symbolized Chicago, the next three digits were assigned to him because he was "special," and that the final four digits represented the first year that slavery began in the United States.The witness said the man also told them he was a "s...

Austin's leisure and hospitality industry booming, 13.4% increase from last year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:31 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - From South by Southwest, NASCAR at the Circuit of The Americas, the Texas Relays and the Country Music Awards, Austin is packed with back to back events. Visit Austin's Communication Director Wesley Lucas said it is one of the busiest times of the year. "We've got Kite Fest, the CMT Music Awards, the US Women's National Team will be here playing Ireland at Q2 Stadium. We have Moto GP, the Texas Relays," Lucas said. With all of those events, comes a boost to the local leisure and hospitality industry. "We're really fortunate to have such a strong tourism community that not only supports local businesses, but our local musicians, our heritage, our history," Lucas said. How big of a growth has it been?Amber Warren is the Director of Upscaling and Advancement at Workforce Solutions Capital Area. She said the leisure and hospitality industry had the greatest regional job growth over the past year. "The Austin metros leisure and hospitality industry grew 1,300 jobs from Ja...

2 arrested after traffic stop leads to pounds of suspected meth, marijuana being seized

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:31 GMT

UPSHUR COUNTY, Texas (KETK) - A traffic stop in Upshur County led to large amounts of drug paraphernalia being seized, officials said. 17-year-old arrested after high-speed chase ends in crash, police say On March 23, Upshur County investigators conducted a traffic stop on Camp Joy Road and Oliver Street. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Lee James Taylor II and the passenger was identified as Jessica Danielle Nicole Sellers.According to officials, when investigators approached the vehicle, they could smell the odor of marijuana coming from it. When Taylor was asked about the smell, he turned over a bag of suspected marijuana that was in his lap, authorities said. Athens man arrested for impersonating a police officer, allegedly followed high school girls During the search of the vehicle, officials said they found Taylor to be in possession of 6.4 grams of suspected cocaine and the passenger, Sellers, to be in possession of 13.7 grams of suspected methamphetamine. Both...

'Mattress Mack' loses over $4M on Houston Cougars' loss in NCAA Tournament

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:31 GMT

HOUSTON (KIAH) — It was a tough loss for the Houston Cougars on Friday night, falling to the Miami Hurricanes in the Midwest Regional semifinals of the men’s NCAA Tournament. But it was a tougher loss for Texas’ big-time sports bettor, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale.The Houston furniture salesman lost out on a big payday when UH lost in the Sweet 16, losing $4.05 million on wagers for the Cougars to win the national championship. If the Coogs did win out and win in the Final Four in what would have been a very friendly crowd in NRG Stadium in Houston, Mattress Mack would have had a payday of $35 million.Not only did McIngvale lose out, but some of his customers did as well, because those who bought furniture at his store would have gotten it for free if UH had went all the way.The UH loss brings Mattress Mack’s total to $8.15 million lost in wages this year. McIngvale has lost bets on the Dallas Cowboys (losing to San Francisco) and the TCU Horned Frogs (to Georgia) in 2023 and ...

Berkshire County continues to investigate hoax threat calls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:31 GMT

PITTSFIELD, M.A. (NEWS10) — Dozens of schools across Massachusetts, including a number in the Berkshires, were targeted this week with fake phone calls threatening violence. It’s a strain on law enforcement resources and terrifies students and teachers with Nashville’s deadly school shooting coming at the same time.The Berkshire County District Attorney's (DA) office says that 30 communities were affected by Monday’s hoax threat calls, including Monument Mountain Regional High School in Great Barrington, Pittsfield High School in Pittsfield, and Drury High School in North Adams. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “All three became active shooter scenes, even though we didn’t have active shooters. It took all our resources from our state police and tactical units to try to go into the schools,” Timothy J. Shugrue, District Attorney Berkshire County, said. “We had children calling their parents, scared to death, saying stay...

New technology helps identify victim in a nearly 40-year-old Lincoln County murder case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:31 GMT

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. - New forensic technology helped provide answers to the family of a man reported missing in 1982. Lincoln County detectives recently identified the victim as Jack Langeneckert, nearly 40 years after his murder.Skeletal remains were found in a farm building in Lincoln County in 1984. Investigators ran down every lead but weren't able to identify the well-dressed, six-foot-tall man who had been shot in the back of the head."The technology available at the time didn't allow us to identify him, and it had been two years," said Capt. David Hill for the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. "So he was severely decomposed at the time. Information went out, but we were never able to identify him." Top Stories: Officers injured in Maryland Heights crash Detectives began working with Southeast Missouri State University and Othram, which is a private forensic company. They said that's when they began seeing progress in the cold case."We were able to get a DNA family match. Col...

Urban explorer says Millennium Hotel in better shape than you'd think

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS – FOX 2 News has an exclusive interview with a man whose illegal activity could help change the future of a downtown building that’s been a fixture in the St. Louis skyline for more than 50 years. The old Stouffers, turned Clarion, turned Regal Riverfront, and then Millennium Hotel, has been empty for nearly a decade.A man who calls himself an urban explorer feels the building still has a story to tell and you’ve got to go inside to tell it.“It just kind of gives people an idea of what most people don’t see,” he said of his explorations. He goes by the name “Krispy” on social media. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW He did not want to share his true identity for this report, but did share his photos from the hotel, noting it stil...

Homeless downtown call for help after riverfront camp closing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - After the City of St. Louis closed the riverfront homeless camp, many had to look elsewhere for shelter; now, new camps are cropping up, and not far."We call this here the sandpit, the sandpit is a peaceful place, a humble place,” said Nathan Franklin, an unhoused person. Just off the river in downtown St. Louis, remnants of a community now displaced still remain."They're pushing housing and cots, and shelters for us now, but when people are freezing to death, the city doesn't care,” said Tasha Thacker, an unhoused person.  Top Stories: Officers injured in Maryland Heights crash The city has found space for dozens of people from the riverfront and Interstate 44/Hampton encampments, and said it will continue to offer help to those who need it.However, some feel their only choice is to stay with what they know, despite the city's move on Friday to move the homeless once again."It makes some people feel down, unwanted, helpless,” Franklin said.The riverfront enc...