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Can the Bulls take a leap forward in 2023-2024?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

CHICAGO — It's the start of a new Bulls season, but you can't blame fans for feeling pretty much the same as they did last year.After all, the majority of the roster returns, and one of the key players remain out, with the same coach hoping to get more out of the team's core over the next six months. So, as one might imagine, expectations are a bit tempered for the team as they prepare to open up the 2023-2024 season at the United Center against the Thunder at 7 p.m. Here are a few things to look for from the team as they get ready for the first of 82 games. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)Pressure mounting?While no one is talking about the job status of either one, there is certainly a thought that executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas, general manager Marc Eversley, and head coach Billy Donovan have something to prove in 2023-2024.After a fast start to the 2021-2022 season built optimism, that's slowly faded as Lonzo Ball has been forced out of the lineup with a knee i...

'Truly a miraculous find': Deer hunter helps locate 2-year-old who wandered into South Carolina woods

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A deer hunter helped deputies in South Carolina locate a 2-year-old reported missing this weekend after hearing her crying in a wooded area."Other than being tired, thirsty, and frightened, the little girl was in good shape," the Newberry County Sheriff's Office announced Sunday afternoon on Facebook.Deputies said the 2-year-old was last seen at around 3 p.m. Sunday, after lying down with her mother for a nap. Hours later, at 6 p.m., a deer hunter heard the child crying in the woods and called 911.Using mapping technology and a helicopter unit, officials were able to locate the hunter and ultimately the girl about a mile from where she was last seen.The toddler was immediately transported to be evaluated by EMS personnel. The Newberry County Sheriff's Office thanked local citizens, clergy members and first responders for aiding in the rescue efforts, and added that "emergency service personnel from all over the country" helped in the search."It was tru...

VIDEO: Driver hits man on scooter, gets out of SUV, then drives away

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Police in Tampa, Florida, are looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck a man driving a motor scooter in front of a group of people."Right when it happened, I just started immediately saying goodbyes," said victim Jonathan Fitzcharles. "I was laying there on the ground, I knew I had just been hit by a car."The crash happened on Oct. 12."Everyone who came up on the scene just said, 'Do not move,'" Fitzcharles recalled. "They said, 'You cannot move. Don't even try.'"Fitzcharles said he just moved to the Tampa neighborhood of Ybor City last month, and took his moped around town whenever he could."I saw a car to my left going pretty fast," Fitzcharles said. "I said to myself, 'There's a stop sign there, we're good.'"By the time he realized he was going to get hit, he said all he could do was brace for impact."That was very hard, because you're just thinking to yourself, I mean, that's what I was screaming at the scene was, 'Am I going to die?'" Fitzcharles said. "...

Are your onions part of this salmonella outbreak in 22 states?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a 22-state salmonella outbreak that has infected people.So far, 15 people have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported. CDC interviews with sick people and traceback data show that onions processed at Gills Onions may be the source of the outbreak. Gills voluntarily issued a recall of its bagged, precut onions at the center of the investigation. The recalled items include diced yellow onions, diced celery and onions, diced mirepoix, and diced red onions. RECALL: Kroger bagged collard greens may have listeria contamination The products recalled had use-by dates in August 2023, so they are no longer for sale in stores. However, consumers may have them — or foods made with them — in freezers. The Food and Drug Administration's detailed recall notice has more information and lot numbers of the affected products. (Courtesy: FDA)(Courtesy: FDA)(Courtesy: FDA)(Courtesy: FDA)(Courtesy: FDA)The rec...

'Basketball Wives' star sentenced to prison

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – A judge has sentenced Brittish Cierrah Williams, a former cast member of the reality show "Basketball Wives," to four years in prison for her involvement in several schemes, including tax fraud, bank fraud, insurance fraud, and pandemic-related scam.Williams, 33, pleaded guilty to 15 felonies, which included misusing Social Security numbers, making false statements to the IRS, and wire fraud. Her deceptive actions continued even after federal agents first got in touch with her and indicted her, as the sentencing hearing made clear.Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane Klocke highlighted the seriousness of Williams' crimes, emphasizing the need for strict punishment. U.S. District Judge Henry Autrey stated, "You knew what you were doing. You knew it was wrong, and you did it anyway." In addition to her prison term, Williams will be on supervised release for five years and must pay $564,069 in restitution. ‘Sad’: Sears reopened a store in California and shoppers have thou...

Former NFL player Sergio Brown denied release in hearing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

MAYWOOD, Ill. — Sergio Brown, the former NFL player charged in connection with the death of his mother is being detained until trial.Brown, who has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and concealment of a dead body in connection with the death of his mother, 73-year-old Myrtle Simmons-Brown, appeared in court on Wednesday at the Maybrook Court House in Maywood.According to Maywood Police, Sergio Brown was taken into custody in San Diego, California, on Oct. 10, on a first-degree murder warrant after his mother was found unresponsive in a creek behind her home in mid-September. Previous Coverage: Family of Myrtle Simmons-Brown look for answers in homicide investigation Police say Simmons-Brown, was found dead near her home on Sept. 16, after family members reported her missing, alongside Sergio Brown.Myrtle Simmons-BrownOfficials from the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, who confirmed Simmons-Brown’s death, said she died from multiple injuri...

A night of showers and thunderstorms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- More rain and thunderstorms this afternoon. It's tonight when all of the area should be bracing for showers and thunderstorms. Widespread precipitation is forecast to begin this evening in the western Hill Country. The rain and storms will move to the east with much of the Hill Country getting some locally heavy downpours. Showers and storms with heavy rain for the Hill Country late tonight.The rain will continue its eastward track to affect our I-35 viewing area between 3 and 6 a.m. Our eastern counties will see much of this during the 6 to 10 a.m. time frame.Another wet morning commute Live, updated rain totals There will be a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms tonight through 7 a.m. Thursday for the entire Hill Country eastward into western Hays, Travis and Williamson Counties. Wind gusts exceeding 40 to 50 mph will be possible in some of the more active thunderstorms.There will also be Moderate Risk for flash flooding for Lampasas, Mason, and San Saba Coun...

Jaden McDaniels on five-year, $131 million extension with Timberwolves: ‘It’s a life-changing thing’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

The way in which his bank account will expand soon has not hit Jaden McDaniels quite yet.Perhaps that’s why he celebrated the signing of his five-year, $131 million contract extension this week with a meal at Olive Garden — no offense to the affordable Italian restaurant chain.“It’s a life-changing thing,” McDaniels said. “It’s a huge number, as big a number as I’ve ever seen. I’m happy to have it.”McDaniels’ representation and the Timberwolves came to terms on the deal hours ahead of the NBA’s extension deadline Monday. Throughout the process, the 23-year-old wing noted he was letting his agents handle negotiations while he focused on basketball. He said he was “super happy and just happy” that the deal ultimately got done.“I just thank (Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly) and all the owners for the opportunity and believing in me,” said McDaniels, the No. 28 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. “My agents always told me we got to be patient. Play the waiti...

St. Paul police ask for tips on girl, 17, last seen a week ago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

The St. Paul police department is asking anyone with information about a missing 17-year-old to come forward.Jennisha was last seen last Wednesday in the 1200 block of Wilson Avenue. She has red hair and was wearing “Rugrats” leggings.“Her family has lost contact with her and are concerned for her wellbeing,” the police department wrote on Facebook Wednesday.Police asked anyone who knows where Jennisha may be to call them at 651-291-1111. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | St. Paul: Authorites identify man found fatally shot on West Side Crime & Public Safety | Roseville High School student detained after gun found at school, marking 3rd case in month Crime & Public Safety | Pilot charged with trying to crash plane appears to have ties to University of North Dakota Crime & Public Safety | 27 years after his death, Dakota County highway named for fallen deputy Crime & Publ...

St. Paul City Council poised to approve two sizable parks projects — a playground and sculpture garden — by Allianz Field

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

Following a financial boost from Dr. Bill McGuire’s family foundation and other philanthropic partners, initial work could begin as early as next week on a sizable new playground bordering Allianz Field, as well as a 1-acre sculpture garden anchoring the intersection of Snelling and University avenues.The St. Paul City Council is poised to approve two agreements for some $10 million in privately-owned and privately-managed public parklands by the professional soccer stadium that hosts the Minnesota United soccer team in the city’s Midway neighborhood.Mike Hahm, a private consultant on the parks projects, said the development team was not yet ready to release renderings of the park sculpture or sculptures, but he said the garden would be constructed around “a very prominent piece of public art.”McGuire’s family foundation also established the 7.5-acre Gold Medal Park in Minneapolis, a celebrated urban parks oasis that is now funded and maintained by its ...