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Motorcyclist dies in north suburban crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:00 GMT

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. — A motorcyclist died Sunday following a crash in the northern suburbs.At around 2:20 p.m. on Saturday, authorities responded to a report of a crash with injuries near the intersection of Lake and Hillcrest in unincorporated Antioch.Police believe Mark Basil, 60, of Salem, Wisconsin, was driving a Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound on Lake Avenue.At around the same time, the driver of a Volkswagen Tiguan, a 29-year-old woman, of Antioch, made a left turn onto Hillcrest. The man was unable to avoid a collision and struck the Volkswagen, police said.He was initially transported, along with the woman, with non life-threatening injuries. However, according to authorities, the 60-year-old died the following day at the hospital. Police: Motorcyclist weaving in traffic crashes, dies in suburbs Basil died of blunt force injuries as a result of a crash, according to the coroner's office.

Apple iPhone 15 unveiling expected. Here's what to look for

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:00 GMT

Apple is expected to take the wraps off its next iPhone on Tuesday during what has become an annual late summer rite aimed at giving more people more reasons to buy the technology trendsetter’s marquee product.The showcase at Apple's Cupertino California, headquarters comes as the company is mired in a mild slump that has seen its sales drop from last year in three consecutive quarters — with management signaling another downturn is likely during the current quarter that will be capped with the release of its iPhone 15 lineup. The malaise is a key reason Apple's stock price has dipped by nearly 10% since mid-July, dropping the company's market value below the $3 trillion threshold it reached for the first time earlier this summer.As has been the case with Apple and other smartphone makers, the next model isn't expected to make any major leaps in technology. The array of iPhone 15 choices, likely to range from lower-priced basic models to more expensive premium ve...

Bioluminescent algae bloom dazzles beachgoers on Florida island

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:00 GMT

Above: Bioluminescent waves at a beach in Southern California.MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — It comes as no surprise to locals that the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island in Florida's Manatee County hold a brilliant bluish-green hue even on a bad day. But not on this night.(Credit: Tammy Fryer, Shunnache Photos)(Credit: Tammy Fryer, Shunnache Photos)(Credit: Tammy Fryer, Shunnache Photos)Astrophotographer Tammy Fryer told Nexstar's WFLA that she recently ventured out to the tip of the island community to capture photos of the Milky Way, something she does whenever the moon doesn't light up the night sky."I've seen some spectacular things here, but this is definitely in the top five," Fryer wrote on Facebook, accompanied by a series of mystifying photos. "No photo or video does it justice. It's breathtakingly beautiful." What’s causing California’s ocean waves to glow? Fryer caught herself in the midst of a bioluminescent algae bloom.According to the Department for Environment and...

Schenectady man accused of possessing child pornography

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:00 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man was arrested on Saturday following a child pornography investigation. Tyler Bechand, 34, is charged with possessing a sexual performance by a child. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! An investigation stemming from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led to law enforcement executing a search warrant at Bechand's home in Schenectady on Saturday.Law enforcement says the search warrant and investigation found Bechand possessed images consistent with child sexual exploitation. The State Police of Saratoga, Troop G Computer Crimes Unit, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, all took part in the investigation. Family of Albany woman convicted of fraud settle claims Bechand was arrested at his home and taken to Princetown State Police for processing. He was issued an appearance ticket to return to the Schenectady City ...

Alias Coffee opens shop on Albany's North Pearl Street

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Alias Coffee has opened its second location at 76 North Pearl Street in Albany. The shop officially opened on September 8. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! The shop serves espresso drinks, cold brew, drip, pour-overs, and specialty beverages including matcha. Alias also has bags of coffee beans for sale and pastries.Owner Hernan Lopez started Alias Coffee Roasters in 2020 as a micro-batch roasting company pop-up in Troy. He opened the Troy storefront in 2022. Joe’s Tavern in Cohoes set to reopen Alias Coffee's first location is at 219 4th Street in Troy. They can also be found at the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market on Saturdays. Both the Troy and Albany locations are open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.

Carlos Corrales-Ramirez pleaded not guilty to Troy stabbing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:00 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Carlos Corrales-Ramirez, 20, was arraigned in Rensselaer County Court. He pleaded not guilty to fatally stabbing Jairo Hernandez-Sanchez, 28, on Sept. 2. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! His arrest spurred controversy among public officials who brought up his past criminal history. Corrales-Ramirez, a Honduran man, was arrested in Clinton County back in March by U.S. Border Patrol for not having documentation. Authorities then discovered he was also wanted in connection to a stabbing in Maryland. Family of Albany woman convicted of fraud settle claims The Laurel, Md. Police Department previously told NEWS10 that Corrales-Ramirez was released from the custody of the Clinton County Sheriff's Office because the State of Maryland failed to obtain a governor's warrant to extradite him. Corrales-Ramirez was remanded to Rensselaer County Jail.

Man charged with DWI in deadly crash involving Lincoln County deputy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:00 GMT

TROY, Mo. - A man is accused of driving while intoxicated and other offenses during a deadly crash involving a Lincoln County deputy earlier this summer. Prosecutors have charged David Case, 35, with DWI (Death of Another Person), failure to drive on the right half of the highway, and operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility. Report: Ladue students died in crash following aborted police chase According to Mike Wood, prosecuting attorney of Lincoln County, Case was "more than twice the legal limit" at the time of the crash. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. on July 8 along Highway J in unincorporated Lincoln County.Deputy Steven Tucker was traveling northbound on the highway when the driver of a 2008 Ford Focus driving the opposite direction swerved across the center line of the narrow road, striking Tucker head-on. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily N...

Woman charged in $1.3K Costco liquor heist in south St. Louis County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A woman is behind bars after a few weeks after she allegedly stole $1,300 worth of liquor from a Costco in St. Louis County. Prosecutors have charged Caylen Woods, 24, with one felony count of stealing in excess of $750. Woods reportedly targeted the Costco at 4200 Rusty Road in south St. Louis County on Aug. 16, 2023. Report: Ladue students died in crash following aborted police chase According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Woods stole 23 bottles of tequila from the store and hid them within a child carrier and diaper bag. She made multiple trips to and from her car, unloading stolen bottles and then returning to the store to take more. Investigators say Woods eventually made a purchase for a small amount of merchandise using an EBT card in her own name and another member's Costco card. It was believed she stole $1,333.77 worth of alcohol, and many alleged thefts were captured on surveillance video, per court documents. Close ...

Broncos Mailbag: How much concern is warranted after Week 1 loss to Raiders?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:00 GMT

Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag periodically during the offseason. Click here to submit a question.After Sunday’s game, the focus will surely be on the special team and the analysis of another 16-point outing from the offense. But what about Vance Joseph? We got only two stops out of six drives, one in large part because of a dumb decision from Jimmy Garoppolo. We couldn’t get a single sack and had only three QB hits.No three-and-outs, three drives of 10 or more plays (plus the six-play, 75-yard touchdown), unable to get a stop with over five minutes on the clock with two timeouts and the two-minute warning. Not saying there weren’t some positives (the run defense for example), but in the end this unit didn’t do enough to get the ball back to Russell Wilson, they couldn’t get key stops when needed, and didn’t make life difficult for Garoppolo, who’s not the scariest QB on the schedule. In your opinion, is ...

Toddler found inside abandoned stroller in L.A.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:00 GMT

A toddler was found unattended early Tuesday morning in the Hancock Park area of Los Angeles. A passerby called 911 around 3 a.m. to report a child abandoned in a stroller in the 100 block of Larchmont Boulevard. Arriving officers confirmed finding a 2- to 3-year-old Black female, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson said. A woman was with the child when officers arrived but she was not believed to be the mother. The child was said to be in good condition and was taken to a local hospital to be checked out. The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services was notified and will investigate, the spokesperson said. No further details about the toddler, or the search for the parents, were immediately available.