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Mayim Bialik out as 'Jeopardy!' host

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:27:27 GMT

LOS ANGELES (WBOY) — Mayim Bialik has announced that she is no longer the host of "Jeopardy!" after being declared one of two permanent hosts more than a year ago.According to a post on her Instagram, Sony — the owners of "Jeopardy!" — informed Bialik that she will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of the show, meaning that her co-host Ken Jennings will likely take over the full-time gig. Matthew Perry died from effects of drug ketamine, coroner says Bialik's full post reads:As the holiday break begins in Hollywood, I have some Jeopardy! news. Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy! I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the Jeopardy! family. For all of you who have supported me through this incredible journey and to the fans, contestants, writers, staff and crew of America's Favorite Quiz Show, thank you...

Charges filed against man accused of fatally shooting woman during Joliet home invasion

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:27:27 GMT

JOLIET, Ill. — Charges have been filed against a man accused of shooting and killing a woman in Joliet during a home invasion on Thursday.Joliet police say 47-year-old Willie Banks, a South Chicago Heights resident, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder, two counts of unlawful use or possession of a weapon by a felon, two counts of violation of bail bond, and one count of home invasion. Police investigate after 3 robbed at gunpoint in Hyde Park According to police, the charges stem from a deadly home invasion that allegedly took place on Wednesday night in the 1100 block of Westshire Drive in Joliet.Officers say they were called to the scene just before 10:40 p.m. after reports that a man had forcibly entered a home in the area. When police arrived on the scene, they allegedly found Banks inside the home and ordered him to leave.Once the suspect had exited the home, offices entered and found a 40-year-old woman, who was later identified as Alicia Cole, shot to ...

After the mild and dry week, Chicago is in store for a widespread, soaking rain Saturday and Saturday night

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:27:27 GMT

CHICAGO AREA EXPECTED TO SEE WIDESPREAD, SOAKING RAIN SATURDAY/SATURDAY NIGHTGulf of Mexico storm expected to bring severe weather to Florida this weekendAfter a mild and dry end to the workweek, the Chicago area is expected to see widespread, soaking rain Saturday and for a while Saturday night. Our in-house computer forecast model is wetter than some other models, but it shows the potential this system has through Saturday night. Most of the rainfall is expected Saturday afternoon and early evening.A Gulf of Mexico storm is expected to bring severe weather to Florida this weekend. Strong winds and even tornadoes are possible, as well as flooding rain on Saturday. The WGN in-house computer forecast model predicts rainfall in parts of the sunshine state could top more than half a foot through Saturday night.The low from gulf will leave Florida and move up the east coast, eventually meeting up with the system that will bring rain to the Chicago area to start the weekend. Soaking rain...

Rain and clouds clear tonight with sunshine this weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:27:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Showers continue pulling out of the area with the last lingering showers in our eastern counties. CENTRAL TEXAS RADAR Rainfall totals generally ranged from a few tenths of an inch in most spots to half inch + in some lucky areas. RAINFALL REPORTS FROM CENTRAL TEXAS Left in the wake of this cold front will be gusty winds and dry air. Sunshine and seasonable temperatures can be expected this weekend, with Sunday likely to be a few degrees warmer.Weekend forecastDry weather with chilly mornings and pleasant afternoons look to continue through the middle of next week.By the end of next week we're watching the return of a wetter pattern that may be more long-lasting than our "damp" weather this week.Rain chances for the next 7 daysThe extended outlook through Christmas do continue to favor wetter than normal. Winter Weather Outlook: What a strong El Niño could mean for rainfall and ice risk Austin Interactive Weather Stats (2023) FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Stay up t...

School bus, other vehicles hit by BB gun in Rensselaer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:27:27 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are investigating after multiple vehicles were hit with a BB gun Friday afternoon in the city of Rensselaer. The incident took place around 3:40 p.m. in the area of 3rd Avenue and Adams Street. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The superintendent of the Rensselaer City School District alerted the school community about the incident on the district's website. The superintendent said a Rensselaer city schools bus, a CDTA bus, and two private vehicles were hit. No students were injured, he said.Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (518) 462-7451. 

Man found with loaded gun during drug investigation: police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:27:27 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany County Sheriff's deputies were conducting a drug investigation in the area of Central Avenue and Lexington Avenue in the city of Albany on Friday when they said they saw a drug deal take place between two men. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The deputies began interviewing one of the men when he fled on foot. He was quickly taken into custody and identified as Arron Edmonds. Police said the 20-year old was in possession of a loaded handgun with a high capacity magazine as well as crack cocaine.Edmonds does not have the right to possess firearms and has two open firearm cases in the city of Troy, according to police.

Protesters calling for ceasefire in Gaza block roads near LAX

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:27:27 GMT

A group of protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza were blocking streets near the Los Angeles International Airport on Friday night.The protesters were blocking traffic near an airport entrance at the intersection of Vicksburg Avenue and 96th Street at around 5 p.m.At one point, the group was seen walking over the 96th Street bridge, impacting access for rideshare drivers.“Due to protests going on nearby @flyLAXairport, access for Uber and Lyft has been impacted,” LAX officials said in a statement. “The 96th Street bridge is being impacted as well.”The demonstrators are calling for an end to the war between Hamas and Israel that began on Oct. 7 and has claimed over 18,000 lives so far.So far, no other impacts to airport entrances have been reported. “We thank everyone for their patience,” LAX officials said.This developing story will be updated.

Popular Rancho Cucamonga holiday lights draw big crowds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:27:27 GMT

Rancho Cucamonga residents are spreading the Christmas spirit with their annual holiday lights display. This Inland Empire attraction brings large crowds with its festive Christmas lights, trees, and fan-favorite characters. “It’s magical,” said Paul Hampton, a former Pasadena firefighter who has been decorating his home for the last three years. Residents in the area transform their homes with holiday lights and decorations and families across Southern California come to view the display and see their favorite Christmas characters. “I feel that it brings a lot of joy to these families and their kids,” said resident Lisset Stack, “I love when we’re sitting outside at our bonfire that you see all of these cars coming and everybody’s just screaming ‘Merry Christmas!’”Toy Story at the Thoroughbred annual holiday lights displayThoroughbred Street annual holiday lights display Thoroughbred annual holiday lights displayThoroughbred annual holiday lights display“Come early, come at 5 ...

Bay FC adds five players, including its first goalkeeper, in NWSL expansion draft

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:27:27 GMT

Bay FC finally has a goalkeeper.The National Women’s Soccer League completed its expansion draft on Friday night, and Bay FC made five selections to bolster its roster ahead of its inaugural season that will begin at PayPal Park in March.Most notably, Bay FC landed 28-year-old goalie Katelyn Rowland, a former United States Women’s Youth National Team goalie who started in the 2014 U-20 World Cup. Rowland has since put together a decorated professional career in which she is one of just three players in NWSL history to have won four championships.“Every good team needs a good goalkeeper,” said Bay FC general manager Lucy Rushton. “We’ve come into the draft having a strong feeling that we’d have a good goalkeeper available in the pool of players in this league. When we saw Katelyn’s name there it was a no brainer for us. We were really excited to see her name.”Rowland is expected to compete for the No. 1 job, though Bay FC has been scouting some of the world’s best goalkeepers interna...

The top eight most expensive home sales in Palo Alto, reported the week of Dec. 4

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:27:27 GMT

A house that sold for $3.8 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Palo Alto in the past week.In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2 million. The average price per square foot was $1,385.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Dec. 4 even if the property may have been sold earlier.8. $850K, single-family house in the 400 block of Wisteria DriveThe sale of the single family residence in the 400 block of Wisteria Drive in East Palo Alto has been finalized. The price was $850,000, and the new owners took over the house in October. The house was built in 1951 and has a living area of 1,100 square feet. The price per square foot was $773. The house features three bedrooms and one bathrooms.Wisteria Drive7. $1 million, condominium in the 100 block of Everett Ave.The property in the 100 block of Everett Ave. i...