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Hawaii churches offer prayers for the dead and the missing after devastating Maui wildfires

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:06 GMT

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Parishioners mourned the dead and prayed for the missing Sunday in Hawaii churches as communities began looking ahead to a long recovery from last week’s wildfire that demolished a historic Maui town and killed more than 90 people.Maria Lanakila Church in Lahaina was spared from the flames that wiped out most of the surrounding community, but with search-and-recovery efforts ongoing, its parishioners attended Mass about 10 miles up the road, with the Bishop of Honolulu, the Rev. Clarence “Larry” Silva, presiding.Taufa Samisani said his uncle, aunt, cousin and the cousin’s 7-year-old son were found dead inside a burned car. Samisani’s wife, Katalina, said the family would draw comfort from Silva’s reference to the Bible story of how Jesus’ disciple Peter walked on water and was saved from drowning.“If Peter can walk on water, yes we can. We will get to the shore,” she said, her voice quivering.During the Mass, Silva read a message from P...

Johnson chooses Larry Snelling to be next CPD Superintendent

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:06 GMT

CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson has selected Larry Snelling to be Chicago's next top cop.“Today, a new chapter begins in our journey to create a better, stronger and safer Chicago as Chief Larry Snelling has been charged to lead the Chicago Police Department,” Johnson said in a press release Sunday. “Chief Snelling is a proven leader who has the experience and the respect of his peers to help ensure the safety and well-being of city residents, and address the complex challenges we all face related to community safety.” After the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) confirmed its top three candidates to be considered for superintendent of the Chicago Police Department back on July 13, a 30-day clock started ticking for Johnson, who had until Sunday to make the appointment.Here's some background information on the man who is now set to be in charge of helping revitalize one of the country's largest police forces: MORE COVERAGE: Community leader...

ATCEMS: Boat runs aground with multiple people injured on Lake Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS said it is responding to a water rescue on Lake Austin after a boat ran aground Sunday evening. EMS said up to 10 people were injured, and one person may be missing. Three people were being transported by Austin Fire Department's jet skis to an ambulance exchange point. Another adult will maybe be transported via STAR FlightIt happened just after 6 p.m. in the 10600 block of River Terrace in northwest Austin. EMS said Austin Police's Lake Patrol Unit was helping search the waters. StarFlight and multiple fire departments were also responding. This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.

Police: SWAT call over at Cedar Park hotel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:06 GMT

CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) -- A SWAT situation at a Cedar Park hotel has ended, according to the Cedar Park Police Department. Police said officers and SWAT personnel were at the Best Western hotel on Whitestone Boulevard Sunday afternoon "in reference to a high risk warrant service," per a department social media post. Around 6 p.m., police said the Central Texas Regional SWAT team entered the location and found a dead person. The investigation was turned over to Cedar Park detectives. Police said there would be no further updates on the investigation Sunday.

If Dakota Access pipeline doesn’t pass environmental review, oil could derail agriculture transport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:06 GMT

Any potential shutdown of the Dakota Access oil pipeline could literally derail grain and ethanol shipments in the Midwest, potentially costing the agriculture industry billions of dollars.For years, a pending environmental impact statement has been hanging over the Dakota Access Pipeline, which takes oil from western North Dakota to a terminus in Illinois.Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D. (Contributed)Some fear the outcome of the EIS could affect the operation of the pipeline.A study by Elaine Kub, a commodity market analyst in South Dakota, showed the Midwest agricultural sector could suffer more than $3 billion in annual losses.“A sudden shift like that would be really detrimental to rail congestion,” Kub said in an interview.Her analysis of the Dakota Access impact came out in July, examining what would happen if the oil flowing through the Dakota Access pipe stopped.But Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., says such a shutdown is unlikely.Hoeven said he met with representatives from the Army Corps...

‘Just waiting for a call’: Royce Lewis says he’s ready to return to Twins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:06 GMT

Royce Lewis declared himself ready to return to the Twins after collecting a pair of hits in the Saints’ 8-6 loss to the Louisville Bats on Sunday in a rain-shortened game at CHS Field.The left oblique strain that put him on the injured list July 2 has completely healed, he said, and he was hoping to get word before leaving the Saints’ clubhouse that he was being called back up, but to no avail.“If it is was up to me I’d be ready to go,” Lewis said. “But that’s not always the case, so I’m just waiting for a call.”Lewis joined the Saints for his rehab assignment last Tuesday at the start of a six-game series with the Bats. Playing third base in his first game, he drove in two runs with a homer and a sacrifice fly.He sat out the next game and played third base again on Thursday, going 0 for 2 with a pair of walks. On Friday, again playing third base, he homered in the first inning before adding a single and a walk.Saturday was another scheduled day off. It was all part of the pl...

Officials discuss deadliest season at Rockford Beach Park following latest fatal drowning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:06 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – Officials are urging residents to stay out of the water at Rockford Beach Park, after a disappearance led to another fatal drowning on Saturday. Officials in the county say part of the problem is how residents are accessing the bluffs above the water.It was a dangerous and risky walk along a cluster of rock rapids, ultimately leading to the drowning of a man believed to be in his mid-30s.“What we believe happened is that he was walking along this rock rapid area, possibly slipped on the rocks, and went into the water,” Chief John Barton, High Ridge Fire Protection District, said.The fire chief compared the rip of the current to a washing machine.“It’s easy to get trapped in that current, and the current is just like a washing machine,” he said. “It’s just going to continue to churn over and over again.” Safety questions arise as unidentified man drowns at familiar scene Barton said even strong swimmers underestimate the rapids.It was the same instance that ...

Rockies swept by Dodgers, strike out 49 times, walk twice in four games

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:06 GMT

The Rockies’ 10-game road odyssey began with promise in St. Louis. It ended with a strikeout-filled reality check at Dodger Stadium.Los Angeles beat the Rockies 7-3 Sunday afternoon to complete a four-game sweep in which Colorado hitters struck out 49 times and walked only twice. That’s right, twice.The Dodgers extended their season-best winning streak to eight games. Colorado fell to 1-8 vs. L.A. this season.When the Rockies traded veterans Mike Moustakas, C.J. Cron and Randal Grichuk for pitching prospects, it ensured that their young players were going to get plenty of at-bats. It also ensured that there were going to be Jolly Green Giant-sized growing pains for young players, such as rookie Nolan Jones, who went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts Sunday.“We (only) had five hits and we need more than that,” manager Bud Black told reporters in Los Angeles, repeating what’s becoming a common postgame refrain. “We scored six runs in four games, that...

Bailey’s 2-run homer in 10th gives Giants 3-2 win over Rangers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:06 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Patrick Bailey hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the San Francisco Giants overcame a blown save by All-Star closer Camilo Doval to beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Sunday, stopping a four-game losing streak.The 24-year-old Bailey became the youngest Giants player to hit a game-ending home run since 22-year-old Pablo Sandoval in 2009.“Fantastic but it’s not surprising because since he got to the big league level all he’s done is come up in big moments, make big plays, do a really good job of leading our pitching staff,” manager Gabe Kapler said.San Francisco, which struck out a season-high 17 times, had lost six of its previous seven games. Texas had won 10 of 11.“We really needed it,” Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb said. “Collectively as a group need to start playing a little bit better. Hopefully this win kind of loosens our spirits a little bit and we get back to playing a good brand of baseball.”Michael Conforto homered in the first off Dane Dunning...

Stephen Ames opens and closes with eagles, wins Boeing Classic for 4th Champions victory of year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:06 GMT

SNOQUALMIE, Wash. (AP) — Stephen Ames opened and closed with eagles Sunday in a runaway victory in the Boeing Classic, his fourth PGA Tour Champions win of the season.The 59-year-old naturalized Canadian citizen from Trinidad shot a 9-under 63 at Snoqualmie Ridge for a seven-stroke victory over defending champion Miguel Angel Jimenez. “Just kind of freewheeling it a little bit,” Ames said after playing the final five holes in 6 under. “I hit the shots that I needed to hit coming down the end and everything just clicked.”Ames matched the tournament record at 19-under 297 after opening with consecutive 67s to take a one-stroke lead into the final round.Jimenez, also 59, closed with a 69.K.J. Choi (65) and Steven Alker (71) tied for third at 10 under. Bernhard Langer had a 69 to tie for fifth at 8 under with Stuart Appleby (65) and Keith Horne (66).Ames started fast Sunday with the eagle on the par-5 first, added a birdie on No. 6 and reeled off four straight on Nos. 14-17 before cappi...