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Chase Young feels ‘explosive again’ nearly 2 years since tearing the ACL in his right knee

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:41:41 GMT

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young arrives for an NFL football practice at the team's training facility, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)(AP/Evan Vucci) Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young arrives for an NFL football practice at the team's training facility, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)(AP/Evan Vucci) ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — When Chase Young stepped on the field for the first practice of Washington Commanders training camp late last month, the brace was off his surgically repaired right knee.Now the heat is on for Young to return to form in a contract year.The 2020 No. 2 overall pick who won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year honor i...

Tragedia sin sentido: lo acusan de matar de un balazo en la cabeza a niña en scooter

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:41:41 GMT

La policía de Chicago confirmó este lunes que se le han fijado cargos contra el sospechoso de ocasionarle la muerte a una niña de 9 años con un disparo en la cabeza. Michael Goodman, de 43 años, enfrenta un cargo de homicidio en primer grado. Según las autoridades, Goodman fue arrestado a eso de las 9:20 p.m. del domingo en el área de la cuadra 3500 de N. Long Ave, momentos después de presuntamente dispararle a la menor, identificada por la Oficina del Médico Forense del condado Cook como Serabi Medina.La policía agregó que Goodman recibió un disparo y había sido transportado a un hospital de la zona para recibir tratamiento médico. Oficiales también recuperaron un arma en el lugar de los hechos. LO QUE SE SABE DEL CRIMENComo había sido reportado, las autoridades respondieron a una llamada en la cuadra 3500 al norte de la avenida Long, en Portage Park, poco antes de las 10:00 pm del sábado. De acuerdo con el informe, un sospechoso conocido por las autoridades se acercó a un grupo de...

Fort Collins K-9 retires after more than 7 years of service

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:41:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — After a successful career, this good boy is retiring from the Fort Collins Police Services. After seven-and-a-half years of service, Fort Collins police said K-9 Inox is retiring.During his career, Inox seized over 100 pounds of illegal drugs during more than 1,000 deployments. Inox is also considered a hero after saving his handler's life twice, according to Fort Collins police. Soon, it will get dark before 8 p.m. Inox even survived a stabbing during his time of service. In 2021, an armed suspect attempted to stab Inox, but fortunately, his vest kept him safe. The K-9 officer didn't miss a beat and was back working for his community shortly after. "Thank you K-9 Inox for your service to the agency and our community," said Fort Collins Police Services in a tweet. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement, Inox!

1st human West Nile case in Jefferson County

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:41:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported the first human case of the West Nile virus in Jefferson County. The virus had been found in mosquitoes across seven counties in Colorado this season, Jeffco reported in a press release. The first death of the season in Colorado occurred last week in Weld County In 2022, Colorado reported 206 human cases including 20 deaths, according to the press release. This year is more of a threat for the mosquito-borne virus because of the extensive rainfall and moisture. 2 new human cases of West Nile confirmed Tips to stay safe from West NileWith the virus spreading, Jeffco recommends the four D's to avoid mosquitoes: Drain, Dusk/Dawn, Dress and DEET:1. Drain: Drain standing water, as mosquitos breed in standing water.2. Dusk/Dawn: Mosquitos are most active in the morning and later hours of the day. Avoid outdoor activities between dusk and dawn. If you do go outside, make sure you're using DEET. 3. Dress: ...

Tampa mayor makes $1.1M cocaine catch while fishing in Florida Keys with family

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:41:41 GMT

(CNN) — Tampa Mayor Jane Castor made a big catch while fishing the Florida Keys with family late last month, spotting and hauling in a package containing 70 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately $1.1 million, according to the mayor’s office.The package was discovered south of Marathon on July 23, according to US Border Patrol.Castor saved the location of the find on her watch as the family hauled the package out of the water onto their recreational boat, and contacted the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office to report the drugs, her office said. Border Patrol agents with the Miami Sector then took custody of the drugs, according to the border agency and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.The packaging contained 25 bricks of cocaine, according to Border Patrol. “We appreciate the ongoing support from our boating community. Thanks to the efforts of this Good Samaritan, 70 pounds of cocaine are in federal custody and off our streets. We encourage th...

Authorities investigating explosion in Miami Lakes; no injuries reported

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:41:41 GMT

Authorities are investigating an explosion in Miami Lakes, which is believed to have originated underground. The incident occurred in the 1400 block of NW 77th Ave.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) responded to the call and dispatched Engine 1 to the scene, around 12:45 p.m., Tuesday. Upon arrival, the team confirmed the presence of road debris, indicating the likelihood of an explosion. Utility services have been notified to assess the situation.As of now, no injuries have been reported in connection to the explosion.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

National Weather Service confirms tornado appeared in Mattapoisett

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:41:41 GMT

Officials with the National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado appeared in the area of Mattapoisett Tuesday morning.In an update provided by the National Weather Service – Boston/Norton office, officials said that a survey team was in the process of investigating damage after the tornado appeared around 11:30 a.m., while a Tornado Warning for the area was active.“A more detailed statement on EF-rating, start & end times will be sent later today upon damage survey completion,” the NWS Boston Twitter account stated.An additional warning was issued for nearby Barnstable County an hour later, hours after another warning had expired for Worcester and Middlesex counties.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.https://twitter.com/NWSBoston/status/1688965681210138624

Jason Mraz to play free show at The Rady Shell

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:41:41 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Jason Mraz is performing a free show at The Rady Shell later this month, and fans can reserve tickets Tuesday.The San Diego singer-songwriter and his Superband will end their tour, The Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride, at The Rady Shell on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.Fans can reserve free tickets starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday at TheShell.org. There is a limit of four tickets per household. Imitation In-N-Out opens in Mexico Ticketholders must be inside the venue before 6:30 p.m. At that time, tickets that have not been used may be voided, The Rady Shell notes on its website. No seats will be provided for the General Admission concert.

Quebec police say 22 people died in road and off-road crashes over two-week period

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:41:41 GMT

MONTREAL — Twenty-two people died in crashes on the province’s roads and trails over the past two weeks, marking a particularly deadly summer holiday period, Quebec provincial police said Tuesday.Police said there were 13 fatal road accidents, as well as four involving off-road vehicles during the two-week construction holiday, when construction workers and many other Quebecers have annual vacations.In comparison, there were 11 fatal accidents resulting in 13 deaths during the same period last year. Ten of those accidents were on the road network, while one involved an off-road vehicle.Lt. Ann Mathieu of the Quebec provincial police said the number of road deaths in the province has been creeping up. “We feel there’s an increase, so we’re trying to break that tendency,” she said in a phone interview.The majority of crashes this year were caused by what Mathieu called “human behaviour,” including illegal passing, failure to yield and distracted dri...

Ontario launches new initiatives for women in construction

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:41:41 GMT

The province of Ontario is working to help more women and young people enter the construction trades with three new projects. Currently, women make up less than five per cent of Ontario’s construction workforce. The government will be investing $3.6 million in all the three of these programs.The first program, run by the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario (PBCTCO), will help 700 tradeswoman gain leadership, communications, health and safety training and networking opportunities within the construction industry. Another project is expected to provide 1,500 people access to online resources and training tools where they explore skilled trades and find opportunities within their profession of choice.Finally, an ongoing program call the Tomorrow’s Trades program, which has previously run in Toronto, will provide 60 grade 12 students in Ottawa and London with hands-on learning opportunities.He also acknowledged that women are unaware of these jobs,...