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Four Chicago MLB players up for 2023 Gold Glove Awards

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:10:14 GMT

CHICAGO — While there were no Chicago teams to make the Major League Baseball playoffs in 2023, there are a few players who are up for postseason awards.That includes the Gold Gloves, where four fielders from city teams - three from the Cubs and one from the White Sox - are up for the honor in their respective leagues. On the north side, two reigning National League Gold Glove winners have a chance to get it again. Left fielder Ian Happ, who won his first Gold Glove in 2022, is up for the award at the same position along with David Peralta of the Dodgers and Eddie Rosario of the Braves. Dansby Swanson, who won his first Gold Glove at shortstop with Atlanta in 2022, is up for the award for a second straight season. He's a finalist along with Francisco Lindor of the Mets and Ezequiel Tovar of the Rockies.Nico Hoerner will be seeking his first Gold Glove at second base for his play during the 2023 season and is in the running along with Ha-Seong Kim of the Padres and Bryson Stott of th...

California woman who went missing during road trip appeared disoriented at hotel, witness claims

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:10:14 GMT

(NewsNation) — Police in several states are on the lookout for a California woman who went missing during a cross-country road trip weeks ago.Chelsea Grimm left her home in San Diego on Sept. 24, headed for a wedding in Connecticut. She was traveling with her pet bearded dragon. Three days into the trip, she met up with a friend in Phoenix, Arizona, and called her parents, Stephen and Janet, to say the drive was taking longer than she thought.Grimm said she planned to skip the wedding and head back home to San Diego. That was the last time her parents heard from her. "She was spontaneous. She changed plans a lot," said Stephen during Monday's edition of NewsNation's "Banfield." "This wasn't the first time she ever changed a plan, for sure." Body found during search for missing Indiana teacher in Puerto Rico "The magnitude of this adventure … of driving across the country, was a lot for Chelsea. We gave her a bunch of options," Stephen added. Grimm was reportedly spotted at a...

New evidence connects Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann with other victims, attorney says

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:10:14 GMT

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. (PIX11) – New evidence has been uncovered that connects Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann with two more women who were found dead on Long Island, according to an attorney representing victims in the case.Attorney John Ray said he would announce a “major development” in the Gilgo Beach case on Wednesday afternoon.This story will be updated shortly with details from the press conference.New evidence connects Heuermann with Shannan Gilbert and Karen Vergata, who were found dead on Long Island in 2011 and 1996, respectively, according to a news release from Ray’s law firm.“The evidence also expands knowledge and information regarding Heuermann and his wife. There will be available sworn statements of new witnesses,” the news release said. Gilgo Beach murders: Inside the investigation that led to Rex Heuermann’s arrest Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison was expected to attend the press conference, according to the law firm.Heuermann is...

TIMELINE: Ahead of Kaitlin Armstrong's trial, a look back at pro-cyclist murder case

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:10:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Nearly a year and a half after professional cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was shot and killed at an Austin home in May 2022, the trial of the woman accused of murdering Wilson is set to begin Oct. 30.Kaitlin Armstrong originally pleaded not guilty in July 2022. Her arrest and plea came after a 43-day fugitive hunt, where she was ultimately arrested and detained in Costa Rica before being transported back to Austin.Here's a look back at Wilson's death, the ongoing murder case and what's happened since.May 11, 2022: Woman found dead in east Austin homeLate May 11, 2022, Austin Police responded to a 911 call in east Austin to a residence along Maple Avenue. Police found an unconscious woman with a gunshot wound, who died from her injuries at the scene.APD launches 2nd death investigation in less than 12 hoursAustin Police investigate a death in a home on Maple Avenue May 11. (KXAN: Photo/Andrew Choat)May 12, 2022: Austin Police question Kaitlin Armstrong on shootingT...

Joe Gothard is named Minnnesota Superintendent of the Year

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:10:14 GMT

St. Paul Public School’s superintendent has been named the 2024 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year by the Minnesota Association of School Administrators.Superintendent Joe Gothard (Courtesy of St. Paul Public Schools)Joe Gothard, who has been with St. Paul Public Schools since 2017, will be eligible for the national honor. That will be announced at the American Association of School Administrators National Conference on Education in February.A panel of representatives from a several Minnesota education groups chose Gothard for the state award. Nominees are evaluated on leadership for learning, communication skills, professionalism, and community involvement.“Dr. Gothard’s selection as the 2024 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year reflects his unwavering commitment to excellence in education and his exceptional leadership in our state’s educational community,” said MASA Executive Director Dr. Deb Henton in a statement. “His innovative leadership and dedication to ...

Police arrest Glens Falls man for stealing multiple vehicles

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:10:14 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 19-year-old male from Glens Falls was taken into custody on Tuesday for stealing multiple vehicles. State Police charged Dakotah R. McNabb with grand larceny in the third degree and criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Investigations determined that McNabb reportedly stole a tow truck from a business on State Route 9 in Moreau on Tuesday morning. Police say McNabb had driven a vehicle stolen from Glens Falls to the location. He left the vehicle there before stealing the tow truck.McNabb was located in Glens Falls by the Glens Falls Police Department. He was arraigned at the Moreau Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail. The vehicles were returned to the owners.

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: October 20-22

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:10:14 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The weekend is almost here! From fall festivals to concerts to the Hounds of Halloween dog trick-or-treating event, there are quite a few things happening on October 20, 21, and 22. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, October 20Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, Palace Theatre in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website."The Way We Were" (50th Anniversary Screening), Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Proctors website.RaeLynn, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Troy Music Hall website.Eddie Griffin, Albany Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Albany Funny Bone website.Enter The Haggis, Cohoes Music Hall, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Cohoes Music Hall website.Skeleton Crew, Capital Repertory Theatre in A...

Southbound Interstate 25 to reopen this afternoon following fatal train derailment north of Pueblo

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:10:14 GMT

Southbound Interstate 25 north of Pueblo will reopen this afternoon after a fatal train derailment and bridge collapse on Sunday closed the roadway in both directions for three days.Gov. Jared Polis announced in a news release and on social media just before 1 p.m. that southbound I-25 will reopen this afternoon.Colorado Department of Transportation crews are working to make avaiable at least one lane of northbound I-25 by Thursday evening, according to state officials.Today, I toured the site of the train derailment North of Pueblo and heard directly from leaders and engineers on the ground about the state of the investigation and cleanup. pic.twitter.com/GVCmGqortG— Governor Jared Polis (@GovofCO) October 18, 2023Related ArticlesTransportation | Broken rail caused fatal train crash and bridge collapse near Pueblo, NTSB says Transportation | Feds begin investigation of train derailment as long I-25 closure continues near Pueblo Transportation |...

Letters: Hamas and Israel are at war. We must name their crimes.

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:10:14 GMT

Call war crimes by their nameThe Denver Post has reported that both Hamas and Israel have declared that they are “at war” with each other. But The Post has not properly labeled the murder and kidnapping of civilians by Hamas as a war crime. Nor has The Post identified the “total blockade” of food and water to the civilian population of Gaza as collective punishment and a war crime. Is there a particular reason for this? Just curious.Guy Wroble, DenverHamas crossed many lines this month, doing much more than attacking Israeli military forces. They murdered many civilians, kidnapped others, and threatened to execute their captives on live video streams. These actions are being condemned by virtually everyone. It makes me wonder how Hamas thinks that these atrocities will help their cause.It is understandable that in this context, Israel is seeking revenge, but attacking Gaza infrastructure and bombing civilian structures will not hurt Hamas. After all, Hamas re...

Trail Ridge Road closed for the season through Rocky Mountain National Park

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:10:14 GMT

Rocky Mountain National Park officials closed Trail Ridge Road to through travel for the season on Wednesday, shutting down the winding road between Estes Park and Grand Lake until May.Often packed with tourists seeking alpine scenery during the summer, Trail Ridge Road includes 11 miles of roadway above 11,500 feet with few guard rails and no shoulders, according to park officials. The road often sees high winds, drifting snow and below-freezing temperatures above 10,000 feet throughout the winter.The road is closed at Many Parks Curve on the east side of the park and the Colorado River Trailhead on the west side. Closure points may fluctuate, according to park officials, but the road will remain closed to through traffic for the season.Related ArticlesOutdoors | Rocky Mountain National Park closes portion of park as search for missing Fort Collins man continues Outdoors | How close is too close when it comes to elk-watching in Estes Park? Outdoors |...