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Death toll in Maui rises to 89 with 2,200 structures destroyed or damaged. Follow live updates

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:02:22 GMT

By REBECCA BOONE (Associated Press)Follow live updates about wildfires that have devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii this week, destroying a historic town and forcing evacuations. The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, which passed south of the island chain, was partly to blame for strong winds that initially drove the flames, knocking out power and grounding firefighting helicopters.In a press conference Saturday, Gov. Josh Green said the number of confirmed deaths from the Maui wildfires has risen to 89, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than 100 years.There were 2,200 structures destroyed or damaged by the fast-moving fires this past week, Green said.Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said he expects the death toll to rise in what is already the second-deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. While walking down Front Street, he told reporters that some victims were positively identified Saturday.“I had tears this morning,” Green said, adding that he w...

Mets allow 6 homers in Game 1, get shutout in Game 2 as Braves sweep doubleheader

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:02:22 GMT

A group of Triple-A pitchers and a lineup of mostly Triple-A hitters faced the best team in baseball twice Saturday afternoon at Citi Field. The results were predictable.In the first game of a twin bill, the Mets were walloped by the Atlanta Braves, 21-3. Daniel Vogelbach’s three-run homer off right-hander Michael Tonkin put the Mets (52-54) on the board in the bottom of the eighth to prevent a second shutout in as many days.However, the Mets were unable to avoid the same fate in the nightcap, falling 6-0.Spencer Strider, an NL Cy Young Award favorite, shut the Mets out for seven innings. Jose Quintana took his fourth tough-luck loss (0-4) since making his season debut, holding the Braves to only a single run on four hits and three walks over six innings.“Obviously, it got away from us,” said manager Buck Showalter said after the matinee contest. “We’re not doing much offensively. Until Vogey’s home run, it had been a real challenge for us.”...

Pitchers settling into new minor-league locations after being traded to the Chicago White Sox organization

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:02:22 GMT

Jake Eder was heading out to shag fly balls when he heard his name on television.“I turned around and saw that and then got a bunch of calls from the Marlins, from the White Sox, telling me what was going on,” Eder said during a video conference Wednesday.The left-handed minor-league pitcher learned he had been traded from the Miami Marlins organization to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for infielder Jake Burger on Aug. 1.“The immediate reaction, I was just kind of fired up to join a new team and just pick up where I left off there,” Eder said.Eder was one of six pitchers the Sox acquired in moves by the Aug. 1 trade deadline. He joined right-hander Nick Nastrini and lefty Ky Bush at Double-A Birmingham.Nastrini, right-hander Jordan Leasure and veteran outfielder Trayce Thompson were acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers for pitchers Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly on July 28. Leasure is at Triple-A Charlotte.Bush and switch-hitting catcher Edgar Quero were the r...

Sandy Alcantara tosses complete game, dominates Yankees as Marlins tie series

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:02:22 GMT

MIAMI — Another day, another opener.The Yankees asked a reliever to start for the third consecutive game on Saturday, this time turning to Michael King after two samplings of Ian Hamilton. But King, a former starter, put the Yankees in an immediate hole. With Sandy Alcantara, the National League’s reigning Cy Young winner, pitching for the Marlins, Miami cruised to a 3-1, series-tying victory.King, who the pitching-desperate Yankees are trying to stretch out, woke up eager to make his first “start” since 2021. But Luis Arraez put a damper on the right-hander’s day, crushing a 409-foot, two-run homer in the first inning.King gave the Yankees two innings and 41 pitches while allowing those two earned runs and four hits. He struck out three before giving way to Jhony Brito.For the second straight day, the Yankees’ bulk guy — a rookie and a starter by trade — pitched well. After Randy Vásquez allowed two earned runs over 3.2 innings o...

Three injured due to gunshots near St. Lawrence Market

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:02:22 GMT

Two adult men have suffered non-life-threatening injuries and a child has superficial injuries due to being shot in the area of The Esplanade and Princess Street, near St. Lawrence Market, on Saturday evening.Police responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 6:00 p.m. and located three people with gunshot wounds.Two males, one man in his 50’s and one man in his 80’s, were both transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries but police report the injuries are now non-life-threatening.A child under the age of five also suffered a superficial gunshot wound.There is an ongoing investigation and drivers should expect road closures in the area.The suspect is described as male, tall, and thin wearing all black. The suspect vehicle is a dark grey vehicle with dark rims.Police say this was a targeted shooting and there is no risk to public safety.

5-year-old pedestrian hospitalized after Irving Park car crash, driver in custody

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:02:22 GMT

CHICAGO — A five-year-old boy is in the hospital after being hit by a car while crossing the street in the Irving Park neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department.Police said a 29-year-old man was driving a sedan northbound in the 4300 block of North Monticello Avenue around 1:30 p.m., when a five-year-old boy tried crossing the street.The driver of the sedan then hit the five-year-old boy in the crosswalk, continued driving northbound, and came to a stop after hitting several parked vehicles in the 4700 block of North Monticello Avenue.At this point, the driver of the sedan tried to flee the scene of the incident on foot, but was taken into custody by police in the 4600 block of North Monticello Avenue.The five-year-old was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital from the scene with abrasions to his arms and knees, and is currently in fair condition. JB Pritzker signs Firearms Industry Responsibility Act into law Police said charges are pending in the investigation of thi...

Saturday Night Forecast: Mostly clear skies, low-mid 60's

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:02:22 GMT

Saturday Night: Mostly clear skies. NNE 5-10 mph. Low mid 60sChicago Area Radar | WGN TVSunday: Partly cloudy AM, increasing PM clouds. NW 5-10 mphHigh 83, upper 70s lakeside. Extended outlook has a chance of showers back in the forecast by Sunday night and continuing with on/off showers/t'storms into Monday. Highs cooler on Monday near 80. Trending back to dry for Tue/Wed and hotter with temps close to 90. Some storms roll through on Thursday with highs in the 80s. 

CPPD: 18-year-old dead after single-vehicle crash in Cedar Park

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:02:22 GMT

CEDAR PARK, Texas -- One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Cedar Park Saturday, the Cedar Park Police Department said in a news release.CPPD responded to the crash in the 1900 block of E. Whitestone Blvd. (FM 1431), the release said.The driver was identified as Elisa Jean Winters, 18, of Leander, police said. Winters was pronounced dead at the scene.CPPD wants to remind drivers of the importance of staying alert, watching out for motorcyclists, bicyclists, pedestrians and driving at safe speeds, the release said.

Round Rock man dies in hospital after crash in Cedar Park

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:02:22 GMT

CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) -- One man died in the hospital earlier this week after a crash in Cedar Park on Aug. 4, the Cedar Park Police Department said in a news release Saturday.On the day of the crash, police responded to the crash between a motorcycle and a pickup truck at the intersection of Brushy Creed Road and Gupton Way, according to CPPD.The motorcyclist, Nathan Andrew, 53, of Round Rock, was taken to the hospital in critical condition, police said. On Aug. 9, Andrew died from his injuries, according to CPPD.CPPD wants to remind drivers of the importance of staying alert, watching out for motorcyclists, bicyclists, pedestrians and driving at safe speeds, the release said.

Gallo homers twice as Twins batter Phillies

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:02:22 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — Joey Gallo hit two homers among his four hits and drove in four runs, Pablo López struck out seven in six shutout innings and the Minnesota Twins snapped a four-game losing streak with an 8-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.Carlos Correa and Matt Wallner also went deep for AL Central-leading Minnesota. Gallo also singled twice and walked.Trea Turner had three hits for defending NL champion Philadelphia, which entered the night holding the league’s top wild-card spot.Bryce Harper returned to the lineup for Philadelphia after sitting out the Phillies’ 13-2 win Friday night with mid-back spasms. The two-time NL MVP doubled. Lopez (8-6) set a career high for strikeouts in a season when he fanned Harper to end the first. The right-hander now has 180.Gallo drove the first of his two homers 387 feet to the opposite field in left off Taijuan Walker (13-5) to give Minnesota a 3-0 lead in the third. He pulled the ball 412 feet into the second deck...