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Officers called to Old North Academy after shooting

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:31:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Officers have been called to the Confluence Academy school in Old North St. Louis for a report of a shooting at around 9 a.m. The scene appears to be calm, but Bommarito Automotive SkyFOX Helicopter captured images of students being moved from one building to another.Police tell FOX 2 that a woman was accidentally shot in the foot. The shooting appears to be self-inflicted. The shooting may not be directly involved with the school. Mike Shannon, longtime Cardinals radio broadcaster, dies at 83 Many police vehicles can be seen parked near the school on North 13th Street. Investigators are out of their vehicles and on campus.This is a developing story. More details will be posted here as they come into the FOX 2 Newsroom.

Free and cheap things to do in Denver in May: Colorado Chocolate Festival, Free Comic Book Day and more

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:31:36 GMT

Kids bowl freeFamilies will be bowled over by this fun, budget-friendly offer, especially with the start of summer. Through September, kids (15 and under) can bowl two games every day for free at various participating bowling centers around the state. Participating bowling alleys are in Broomfield, Colorado Springs, Cortez, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Fort Morgan, Grand Junction, Greeley, Sterling, Thornton, Walden and Windsor. Hours and offer dates vary by location. Kids Bowl Free participants must be registered at the specific alley. Shoe rental is required, but not included in the offer. However, some bowling centers offer an unlimited shoe rental pass at a special rate. kidsbowlfree.comMargot Elena’s warehouse saleYou may not have heard of Margot Elena, but the company sells high-quality bath and beauty products through national retailers and smaller boutiques. Based in Denver, Margot Elena is holding a warehouse sale (9800 E. Easter Ave.) in Centennial on May 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p...

Colorado solider among 3 killed in collision of U.S. Army helicopters in Alaska

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:31:36 GMT

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Two U.S. Army helicopters that crashed last week in Alaska, killing three soldiers, collided over a rugged, mountainous area, and there were no weather issues or visibility problems at the time, an Army spokesperson said Sunday.The two AH-64 Apache helicopters were returning to Fort Wainwright from an aerial gunnery range southeast of Fairbanks when they collided.Killed were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Robert Eramo, 39, of Oneonta, New York; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kyle D. McKenna, 28, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Warrant Officer 1 Stewart Duane Wayment, 32, of North Logan, Utah.A fourth soldier survived and remained hospitalized Sunday, said John Pennell, a spokesperson for the U.S. Army Alaska.Investigators planned to fly on Monday morning to the accident scene about 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of the small town of Healy, Pennell said.The Army grounded aviation units on Friday to conduct further training following recent deadly accidents.R...

Man injured during road-rage shooting, crash on 91 Freeway in Corona

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:31:36 GMT

A man was injured during a road-rage shooting and crash along the 91 Freeway in Corona Sunday night, authorities said.The incident was reported around 10:40 p.m. near the Main Street exit of the freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.A man driving a Toyota Camry allegedly fired shots at the victim who was driving a Dodge Ram.The suspect was also trying to strike the victim with his vehicle and was eventually successful, according to the CHP.The victim, described as only as a man in his 30s, suffered minor injuries as a result of the crash, but was not struck by gunfire.The suspect, who is described as being 44 years old, fled the scene, and it is unknown if he is in custody, the CHP said.A truck with major damage is towed from the scene of a road-rage shooting and crash in Corona on April 30, 2023. (LOUDLABS)A sedan with major damage is towed from the scene of a road-rage shooting and crash in Corona on April 30, 2023. (LOUDLABS)Authorities look for clues after a road-r...

After the iPad, this is the next best tablet. But...

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:31:36 GMT

OnePlus is known for its smooth and fast smartphones and the company's first tablet is no different.The OnePlus Pad has an excellent design that’s comfortable to hold, with optional accessories including a keyboard case and stylus.It looks and feels a lot like an iPad, but tablet runs Android software. The kind nerds like me like to see: it's clean, fast and has little bloatware. Most of the extra features are actually useful.For example, I like how you can swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers to split screen two apps.Follow Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on Instagram!Base storage is 128 gigabytes and there is no expandable memory card slot. Also, the OnePlus Pad currently comes in a single color: Halo Green.One unique design aspect is the design: there's a "cyclops-esque" center mounted camera on the back. The quality on both cameras is good, but you're probably not going to be taking keepsake pictures of your kids on them.The screen is 11.61 inches and isn't necessari...

49ers’ draft boosts Super Bowl confidence, but quarterback drama looms

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:31:36 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Kyle Shanahan was asked the inevitable, just before he could escape his post-draft press conference Sunday: What about those 49ers’ quarterbacks?No matter how the roster improves with a nine-man draft class, championship hopes here — and anywhere in the NFL — essentially hinge on the quarterback. Or, quarterbacks, in the 49ers’ case.Shanahan did not flinch Saturday at the perpetual state of uncertainty that revolves around QB1, or even Nos. 2-3-4.All is well. Remain calm. Hut-hut-hike.Come Monday morning, Shanahan and his coaches can hit the practice field with their quarterbacks, although Brock Purdy won’t be among those throwing, since he’s not quite two months into his six-month elbow recovery.“We’ll be alright, though, in the offseason and when we get to training camp,” Shanahan said. “Hopefully we’ll get Brock back soon. Regardless, we’d love a fourth guy here. You never know how much you’ll end up doing ...

Pedestrian struck and killed on I-295 in DC

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:31:36 GMT

A man is dead after being struck on Interstate 295 in Southeast D.C. Monday morning, police say.It happened just before 3:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes between Malcolm X Avenue and Interstate 495.A spokesperson with D.C. police told WTOP the man’s car broke down and he pulled over to the shoulder. After getting out of the car, he was struck by another vehicle, which fled the scene.The man hasn’t been identified.The southbound lanes were closed for several hours while officials investigated the crash.Source

20 displaced after fire sparks at 2-story house in Little Havana

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:31:36 GMT

Nearly two dozen people, including children, have been left without a home after a fire broke out in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.The flames destroyed seven units inside a two-story house near Southwest 13th Avenue and Sixth Street, Saturday afternoon.A resident who identified himself as German said he saw smoke and flames coming from the roof.German said he was able to save some important documents, but his belongings are gone.“I go into my apartment, it’s a complete disaster,” he said. “All my clothes are burned a little bit, but nothing I can claim back.”Volunteers with the American Red Cross are helping the 20 people who lived there.“I hope everybody’s OK, because no one got hurt, and I hope we find a new place,” said German.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Fort Lauderdale man wins $1 million from scratch-off ticket

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:31:36 GMT

A Fort Lauderdale man hit the jackpot when he won $1 million off a scratch-off ticket.Jay Wein claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH scratch-off game at the Lottery’s Miami District Office, the Florida Lottery said in a news release. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.00.Wein purchased his winning ticket from Smiley Food & Deli, located at 3100 Northeast 9th Street in Fort Lauderdale. The store will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket. The $50 game features a top prize of $25 million- the largest ever offered on a Florida scratch-off game. The overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50.

Florida man guilty in 2017 serial killings of 4 people

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:31:36 GMT

A Florida man pleaded guilty Monday to randomly shooting four people in a 2017 killing rampage that set a Tampa neighborhood on edge for weeks.Howell Donaldson III entered the guilty pleas to four counts of first-degree murder and was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences without parole, according to court records. The surprise plea deal means that Donaldson will avoid the death penalty, prosecutors said.“This coward committed unspeakable acts and wreaked havoc on our community for weeks on end,” said State Attorney Suzy Lopez in a news release. “He will now be locked away in a prison cell for the rest of his life where he will make no more headlines.”Donaldson, 30, admitted to the shooting deaths between Oct. 9 and Nov. 14, 2017, of Benjamin Mitchell, Monica Hoffa, Anthony Naiboa and Ronald Felton. They were each shot in the early morning hours in the Seminole Heights neighborhood with the same type of ammunition while doing everyday tasks such as waiting at a bus stop or cr...