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Authorities in pursuit of driver in stolen vehicle

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:06:29 GMT

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department were in pursuit of a driver in a stolen pickup truck Thursday night. The suspect was leading police in chase on the 60 Freeway from Lorena shortly after the pursuit was initiated.They could be seen blacking out their headlights at points, while weaving through heavy to moderate traffic, eventually transitioning to the northbound 605 Freeway. Police pulled out of the pursuit as California Highway Patrol was tracking the suspect from the air. Sky5 is overhead.

Moderate earthquake shakes eastern Myanmar and is felt in northern Thailand

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:06:29 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — A moderate earthquake shook eastern Myanmar on Friday morning.The 5.7 magnitude quake was centered about 76 kilometers (47 miles) southwest of the town of Keng Tung in Shan state, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 10 kilometers (6 miles) deep.No details on any potential damage were immediately available.The area is near the borders of China, Laos and Thailand.Shaking was felt in Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second-largest city and a popular tourist destination.Myanmar is lined with seismic faults and earthquakes are common.___This version has changed a geographic description of the quake’s location from northeast to east.The Associated Press

Los Angeles freeway closed after fire will reopen by Tuesday, ahead of schedule, governor says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:06:29 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Repairs to an elevated Los Angeles freeway closed because of an arson fire are moving faster than expected and lanes are scheduled to reopen by next Tuesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday. Earlier this week officials said it could take crews between three and five weeks to shore up the mile-long stretch of Interstate 10 near downtown after the blaze last Saturday burned about 100 support columns. “The bridge structure itself seems to be in better shape than we anticipated,” Newsom said during an evening news conference. “One thing we can guarantee you is we will be open, five lanes in both directions, at the latest Tuesday of next week.”More than 250 people were working around the clock to make the repairs, he said.“This is a good day in Los Angeles,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said.The fire that spread quickly over 8 acres (3 hectares) was fed by pallets, cars, construction materials, hand sanitizer and other items being stored under the free...

Families of 5 men killed in officer-involved shootings sue BCA over case file delays

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:06:29 GMT

Families of five Minnesota men killed by law enforcement allege in a lawsuit filed this week that the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has not given them full investigation data, despite the cases being closed.Dolal Idd, Zachary Shogren, Okwan Sims, Tekle Sundberg and Brent Alsleben’s families held a news conference Thursday at the Ramsey County Courthouse to announce the lawsuit against the Department of Public Safety, which oversees the BCA.The lawsuit claims the BCA violated the state’s public records law, known as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. When a deadly force investigation is done and if a prosecutor decides not to charge the officers, the case file must be made available to families within 10 days of their request, the lawsuit says.According to the lawsuit, in each of the five cases, requests were made by the parents of the deceased men after no charges were filed against officers. However, the BCA has “failed to comply with the Minnesota Gov...

Glow Holiday Festival returns to CHS Field with many lit-up wonders

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:06:29 GMT

Glow Holiday Festival is back!That zillions-of-lights walk-through display that debuted at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in 2020 (as a drive-through event because of COVID), and moved to the CHS Field last year, again wowed stadium visitors on Thursday night.The lit-up wonders included a reindeer pulling a sled, a forest of white trees, a tunnel, and a bunch of gigantic Christmas presents set up along the main concourse.You can even make S’mores over a fire.The festival runs through Dec. 31 (not every day, so check glowholiday.com).Your tickets, purchased via TicketWeb, entitle you to enter the event beginning at 5 p.m., and remain as long as you like. You can arrive as late as 8 p.m. Closing time is 9 p.m.Related ArticlesThings to Do | Justin Torres and Ned Blackhawk are among the winners of National Book Awards Things to Do | Como Zoo reveals baby giraffe’s name on Give to the Max Day Things to Do | Movie review: ‘The Hunger Games...

No injuries in Glens Falls house fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:06:29 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire on Glen Street in Glens Falls around 10 a.m. Thursday. The fire broke out on the second floor of a two-family home. It was empty at the time except for two pets that were evacuated safely. Smoke damage was limited to the second floor, although there was some water damage on the first floor. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Fire departments are typically busier during the colder months of the year. Firefighters said there are simple steps you can take to stay safe."Please put batteries in your smoke detectors -- that will save everybody," Glens Falls Fire Cpt. Ric Stafford said. "That will help save everybody, get them out of the house in time, and if you have an open door, close that door. That will give you some time."The Red Cross is helping those displaced by the fire. The cause is still under investigation.

Bills aim to modernize NY trails

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:06:29 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new package of bills is aiming to modernize New York's outdoor trails. Assemblymember Pat Fahy introduced the Greenway Trails for a Green Future Act.The legislation is meant to enhance safety on trails, create more funding for maintenance, and grow New York's tourism industry. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "The beauty of New York -- the history of New York -- drives millions of visitors each year, and we want to build upon that because it's good for our health and extra good for our economy," Fahy said.According to the latest report from the state comptroller, outdoor recreation provides $21 billion of economic activity in New York.

Kickin’ It with Kiz Podcast: Will the real Colorado Avalanche please stand up?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:06:29 GMT

In this edition of the Kickin’ it with Kiz podcast, columnist Mark Kiszla joins us from a remote location where he discusses his betting beats and the Colorado Avalanche with Denver Post beat writer Corey Masisak.Are the Colorado Avalanche legitimately title contenders based on their dominant wins or pretenders based on their lackluster losses?Where will Patrick Kane land? Do the Avalanche have any interest in the vet on the last legs of his career?Kiz bets big after a pair of losses last week.The Kickin’ it with Kiz podcast is brought to you by Argonaut Wine & Liquor, featuring Buffalo Trace.Subscribe to the podcastSoundCloud | iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | RSSProducer: AAron OntiverozMusic: “Bumble Bees” by Schama NoelWant more sports news? Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver’s teams.

Colorado Rapids set to name Chris Armas head coach, sources say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:06:29 GMT

The Colorado Rapids are set to announce the hiring of Chris Armas as the club’s next head coach Friday, numerous club sources told The Post.Armas, 51, was most recently an assistant and co-interim head coach at a pair of famed English Premier League clubs: Leeds United earlier this year, and as an assistant coach at Manchester United during the 2021-2022 season.The Long Island native has prior head coaching experience in Major League Soccer, first with the New York Red Bulls from 2018-2020, where he compiled a 33-27-11 record and led them to a Supporters Shield in his first season, and then with Toronto FC in 2021, where he lasted 11 games.Armas’ pro playing career spanned 13 seasons, 10 of which were with the Chicago Fire, where he played a crucial part behind winning four U.S. Open Cup trophies and the 1998 MLS Cup. At the international level, he made 66 appearances for the U.S. Men’s National Team and won two CONCACAF Gold Cups.Colorado had its worst season in c...

Interstate 70 reopens at Vail Pass after crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:06:29 GMT

Westbound Interstate 70 reopened at the summit of Vail Pass after a crash closed the highway for approximately 90 minutes, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.The closure was reported at 5:42 p.m. near exit 190, and the highway reopened at 7:15 p.m., according to CDOT.#I70 westbound: Road closed due to a crash at Exit 190 – Vail Pass Summit. Slower speeds advised. https://t.co/WtK39NZMJZ— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) November 17, 2023Get more Colorado news by signing up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter.