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$38,000 recovered after robbery, high-speed chase in Bensenville

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:24:54 GMT

DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. — A Texas man accused of robbing an ATM technician and leading police on a high-speed chase in Bensenville is in custody, according to DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin.Police say the robbery happened just after 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday while an ATM technician was servicing a machine in the drive-thru lanes of the Chase Bank near Entry Drive and Grand Avenue. Police exchange gunfire with female suspect on East Side overnight Bensenville Police say 23-year-old Earnest Hudson, of Houston, Texas, and another man who has not yet been identified, pulled into one of the drive-thru lanes and allegedly approached the technician and ordered them to leave. Police say after the technician left, Hudson and the other offender allegedly took the ATM containers that had cash and checks inside before fleeing the scene in a Nissan Murano. A bank employee who witnessed the alleged robbery then called police.Shortly after, just before 5 p.m., officers from the Elmhurst P...

Police identify man shot, killed at Wentworth Gardens

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:24:54 GMT

CHICAGO — A man is dead after a shooting Friday evening at Chicago's Wentworth Gardens.This shooting happened around 6:15 p.m. in the 3800 block of South Wentworth. Community rallies to support man injured in shooting at nephew's funeral Police say 26-year-old Daquon Rice was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the shooting. According to information from the Chicago Police Department, Rice was outside when three people fired shots at him.No one has been arrested yet and Area One detectives are still investigating.

State of Texas: Senators face historic duty in Paxton impeachment trial

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:24:54 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On Tuesday, Texas Senators will take on a constitutional duty that few in the state's history have faced before: acting as jurors in a court of impeachment. The Senate chamber will become a courtroom for the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton.At the end of May, the House voted 121-23 to impeach Paxton on allegations that include making false statements, obstructing justice, accepting bribes from a campaign donor and more. KXAN will have live coverage for the entirety of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial. Click here for in-depth coverage and the latest live stream of the trial.Although an impeachment trial is purely political, in the sense that lawmakers are not bringing any criminal charges against Paxton, legal experts note that the process will likely mirror what happens in a criminal or civil courtroom. The House acts like a grand jury, with their vote signifying that the majority found there was enough probable cause to impeach Paxt...

Hastings man dies in car crash on Highway 55 Friday night

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:24:54 GMT

One person was killed and four others were injured in a head-on collision west of Hastings on Friday night, the Minnesota State Patrol said.The crash occurred about 6:15 p.m. when a Kia Rondo traveling eastbound on Highway 55 in Nininger Township crossed into the westbound lane, striking a Honda CR-V.The driver of the Kia, Brian Bigalke of Hastings, died. He was 47. The driver and all three passengers of the Honda CR-V were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.The crash occurred between Mississippi Trail and Horner Avenue and no alcohol was involved, according to the State Patrol.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | St. Cloud police are latest agency to withdraw school resource officers over opposition to use-of-force limits Crime & Public Safety | St. Cloud lawmaker to plead guilty in July DWI case in Kanabec County Crime & Public Safety | Gun, drug charges filed against Myon Burrell, locked up for life a...

Aurora homicide suspect arrested; allegedly beat man to death at RTD station

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:24:54 GMT

A homicide suspect has been arrested in connection to a death at an RTD rail station.On Wednesday officers responded to a report of a robbery at the RTD Nine Mile Station, 3181 S. Parker Road, according to an Aurora Police Department news release.A light rail conductor reported to RTD dispatch there was an unconscious man lying on the tracks, an open backpack and personal items were also on the tracks, the release said. The man was taken to a hospital where he died Friday morning.Daniel Maxine Tivet, 34, was arrested Friday afternoon on investigation of second-degree murder and robbery, police said. Evidence from the scene suggests the man died from injuries suffered in a fist fight with Tivet on the light rail platform. The victim will be identified by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office after family is notified. An investigation is ongoing.An advisement hearing for Tivet is scheduled Tuesday morning in Arapahoe County. 

Keeler: We believe, Coach Prime. Beat Nebraska, the rest of the world will believe in CU Buffs, too.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:24:54 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas — After working over the Horned Frogs like Joe Lewis, Coach Prime worked the scribes like Muhammad Ali.Deion Sanders, 1-0, leaned into the microphone, his best friend for decades, and read the receipts he’d been keeping for months. Loud and proud.“You said this. You said that,” Sanders chuckled after his Buffs stunned No. 17 TCU, and the free world, with a 45-42 win at Amon G. Carter Stadium. “Now what? Everybody’s quiet now. Now what? Now what?”Another face. Another receipt.“What’s up boss? Do you believe now?”“Believe in what?”“Oh, no, no. I read through that bull junk you wrote.  I read through that. I sifted through it. No, no. Come on. Do you believe? Do you believe? Didn’t answer me. You don’t believe. Next question.”Beat Nebraska, Prime.They’ll believe.Small sample size, granted. But what a sample. CU, 20.5-point underdogs, hit 2023 in white jerseys with gold numerals, looking like carbon copies of the New Orleans Saints circa 1968. Then quarterback Shedeur ...

Eastbound lanes of I-70 closed at Denver West by truck and trailer full of ice cream on fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:24:54 GMT

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 are closed at Denver West near Golden because of a semi-truck fire.The truck was hauling a load of ice cream, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Drivers are urged to avoid the area if possible. Traffic is being detoured.This story will be updated. I-70 EB closed at Denver West near Golden. Semi truck and trailer full of ice cream on fire. Avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/YLAZjGhsKc— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) September 2, 2023 

Man shot and killed in Perris, authorities investigating  

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:24:54 GMT

An investigation is being launched into what led up to a man being shot to death in Perris. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies from the Perris Sheriff Station responded to a residence in the 300 block of West First Street around 9 p.m. Friday night regarding reports of a shooting victim. When deputies arrived, they located an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.  Video: 4 thieves ransack Highland Park smoke shop The victim was identified as 21-year-old Alexis Larranaga of Perris. A description of the suspect has not yet been released, and the Central Homicide Unit is leading the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator G. Gonzalez with the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777 or Investigator Barbee at 951-210-1000. Tips can also be submitted by visiting the Sheriff’s Office’s Homicide Tipline form. 

Pitt QB Phil Jurkovec throws for a TD and runs for another as Panthers breeze by Wofford 45-7

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:24:54 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Phil Jurkovec threw for a touchdown and ran for another in his return to his hometown and Pittsburgh breezed past Wofford 45-7 on Saturday.Jurkovec, a native of the northern Pittsburgh suburbs who transferred to Pitt over the winter following stops at Notre Dame and Boston College, completed 17 of 23 passes for 214 yards and a 1-yard toss to Karter Johnson. He also ran for 41 yards, including a 23-yard sprint to the end zone in the first quarter, as the Panthers (1-0) had little trouble with the Terriers (0-1).Rodney Hammond ran for a pair of touchdowns for Pitt. Daniel Carter added 65 yards rushing and a score as the Panthers used their massive size advantage up front to push around Wofford.The Terriers, coached by former Pitt offensive coordinator Shawn Watson, managed just 127 yards of total offense. Wofford ran for minus-1 yard on the ground and didn’t cross midfield until the fourth quarter. Quarterback Bryce Corriston went 12 of 17 for 126 yards, 75 of ...

Warner-Saydee connection rallies Temple in second half for win over Akron, 24-21

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:24:54 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — E.J. Warner threw two touchdown passes to Edward Saydee including a fourth-quarter toss that gave Temple its first lead and the Owls held on to defeat Akron 24-21 on Saturday in a season opener.Temple went in front 24-21 on the second play of the fourth quarter via Warner’s 1-yard swing pass on fourth down to Saydee with Warner adding a two-point conversion toss to David Martin-Robinson. Warner’s 7-yard pass to Saydee got the Owls within 21-16 in the third quarter.Akron’s final drive started at its own 4-yard line with 6:26 left and it ended about two minutes later on an interception by Tywan Francis near midfield.DJ Irons and Lorenzo Lingard connected on a 77-yard touchdown play in the first minute of the game to give Akron the lead. Temple tied the game on Quincy Patterson’s 1-yard run but the Zips extended their lead to 21-7 on Tahj Bullock’s 2-yard scoring run and Irons’ 14-yard TD pass to Myles Walker with 1:37 left before...