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Alyssa Thomas scores 22, reaches team milestone in Connecticut’s 79-73 victory over Chicago

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:21 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Alyssa Thomas scored 22 points and moved into second-place on Connecticut’s career scoring list, and the Sun beat the Chicago Sky 79-73 on Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak.With Connecticut leading by five late in the third quarter, Thomas grabbed a defensive rebound and connected for a three-point play at the other end to pass Asjha Jones (3,336) on the franchise scoring list. Thomas is now at 3,346 — trailing only Nykesha Sales (3,955).Leading 74-66 with about 2 1/2 minutes left, Natisha Hiedeman buried a 3-pointer for Connecticut and DeWanna Bonner added a layup a couple of minutes later, putting the Sun ahead 79-66 with 1:17 remaining. Chicago closed out the scoring with a series of free throws that included three from Courtney Williams after Olivia Nelson-Ododa was called for a flagrant foul.Bonner and Hiedeman scored 13 points each and Tiffany Hayes added 12 for Connecticut (22-10). Bonner had eight rebounds and Thomas had eight assists.Kahleah Cop...

Court documents suggest reason for police raid of Kansas newspaper

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:21 GMT

(AP) — The police chief who led the raid of a Kansas newspaper alleged in previously unreleased in court documents that a reporter either impersonated someone else or lied about her intentions when she obtained the driving records of a local business owner.But reporter Phyllis Zorn, Marion County Record Editor and Publisher Eric Meyer and the newspaper’s attorney said Sunday that no laws were broken when Zorn accessed a public state website for information on restaurant operator Kari Newell.The raid carried out Aug. 11 and led by Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody brought international attention to the small central Kansas town that now finds itself at the center of a debate over press freedoms. Police seized computers, personal cellphones and a router from the newspaper, but all items were released Wednesday after the county prosecutor concluded there wasn’t enough evidence to justify the action.Late Saturday, the Record’s attorney, Bernie Rhodes, provided copi...

Police searching for 85-year-old man reported missing from Flagami

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:21 GMT

Police seek the public’s help in their search for an 85-year-old man who was reported missing in Miami.According to City of Miami Police, Jose Benito Jamarron was last seen in an unspecified part of the Flagami neighborhood.He stands 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighs around 106 pounds, and was last seen wearing a blue cap, white shirt and black shorts.Officials urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to call Miami Police at 305-603-6300 or 305-579-6111.

Real-time updates: Hilary moves through San Diego County

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:21 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Tropical Storm Hilary's center moved right through San Diego County Sunday evening, making it the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years.Sunday morning, Hilary was downgraded from a hurricane just hours before making landfall along Baja California's coast, hitting about 150 miles south of Ensenada around 11:20 a.m.The storm then continued on its northward trek, hitting San Diego County by 5 p.m. By 6 p.m., the region had experienced its heaviest precipitation but steady, intermittent rain was expected to continue through the evening as the back edge of the storm lifts out of the area, Alex Tardy with National Weather Service said to FOX 5. The storm was then headed north into inland desert areas.Initial forecasts from the National Weather Service about Hilary’s impact put estimated rainfall totals from three to six inches in parts of the county, with isolated amounts around 10 inches. MORE: Tracking Hilary Sunday afternoon, NWS issued several flas...

Rain from Tropical Storm Hilary lashes California and Mexico, swamping roads and trapping cars

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:21 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tropical Storm Hilary inundated streets across Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninunsula with deadly floodwaters Sunday before moving over Southern California, where it swamped roads and downed trees, as concerns mounted that flash floods could strike in places as far north as Idaho that rarely get such torrential rain.Forecasters said Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, bringing flash floods, mudslides, high winds, power outages and the potential for isolated tornadoes.Hilary made landfall along the Mexican coast in a sparsely populated area about 150 miles (250 kilometers) south of Ensenada, then moved through mudslide-prone Tijuana, threatening the improvised homes that cling to hillsides just south of the U.S. border. At least 9 million people were under flash-flood watches and warnings as heavy rain fell across normally sunny Southern California ahead of the brunt of the storm. Desert areas were especially susceptible alo...

Progressive Arévalo leading Guatemala election after corruption angered voters, early results show

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:21 GMT

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Outsider Bernardo Arévalo led Sunday’s election to be Guatemala’s next president after voters became angry at widespread corruption and leaders’ failure to tackle it, early results showed.A potential victory by the progressive candidate is almost certainly distressing politicians who have been enjoying impunity for corruption, along with some members of the monied elite and their allies in organized crime.With about 90% of the votes counted, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal reported that the son of former president Juan José Arévalo, representing the Seed Movement, led former first lady Sandra Torres by 59% to 35%.The results are unlikely to be the last word: It took more than two weeks for the results of the first round of voting in June to be certified. Losing parties got the courts to intervene and order a review of precinct vote tallies.When electoral authorities were finally ready to certify, the Attorney General’s Office announced an investigation int...

Teen drowns days after city ends lifeguard duties at New Braunfels Tube Chute

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:21 GMT

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (KXAN) — A popular Central Texas tubing area no longer has lifeguards watching over the water. A little over a week ago, the City of New Braunfels said it was ending lifeguard operations at the City Tube Chute.Just a few days later, that would be the same area where a teenager drowned Saturday afternoon. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Police investigating after teen drowns at New Braunfels Tube Chute What was the city's reason?In a news release, the city attributed the decision to safety concerns for its staff. “The safety of our staff is always paramount,” said New Braunfels City Manager Robert Camareno. “From exposed rocks and water clarity issues due to stirred up sediment, the lower water levels have made it difficult for our lifeguards to perform their duties safely.”Lifeguard operations at the City Tube Chute ended Monday, August 14th, according to the release. "This is approximately three weeks earlier than lifeguard operations would usually cease at the end of th...

KBVO to broadcast 11 Games of the Week, eight Westlake games to be streamed on KXAN.com

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — When Anderson and McCallum kick off Thursday at the 22nd annual Taco Shack Bowl, it's also the first KBVO Game of the Week of the season.KBVO will air 11 regular season games on Thursday between teams across the KXAN viewing area along with select playoff games — all live. KXAN Sports Director Roger Wallace will announce the game he'll call on KBVO during Monday's 6 p.m. news broadcast each week. MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersBe sure to tune in to KXAN each Monday evening to see where our broadcast crew will be throughout the high school football season. You can watch the KBVO Game of the Week online through the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the UIL. A subscription fee applies to games on the NFHS Network.How to find KBVOAT&T U-Verse: Channel 1007 (HD) – Channel 7 (SD)DirecTV: Channel 51 (HD) – Channel 909 (SD) (HD/SD)Dish Networ...

Loons produce 2-0 win in New York amid more injury concerns

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:21 GMT

Minnesota United’s roster doesn’t appear deep enough to withstand another major injury.With Robin Lod and Kervin Arriaga already out with knee injuries, Loons’ leading scorer Bongi Hlongwane appeared to suffer a left leg injury in the first half of Sunday’s match against New York City.Jan Gregus, whom MNUFC traded with Nashville for after Arriaga went down two weeks ago, helped pick up the slack, scoring on a long-range shot in the 53rd minute in a 2-0 win at Citi Field.Substitute striker Mender Garcia provided an insurance goal in the 95th minute. The Colombian had not scored in MLS play since March 25.After a run to the quarterfinals of Leagues Cup, the Loons (8-8-7, 31 points) won their first match in the restarted MLS season. New York (5-9-11, 26 points) now has one win in its last 16 MLS matches.Hlongwane’s exit wasn’t the only concern. Star playmaker Emanuel Reynoso played through an ankle injury suffered this week and exited the match in the 68th minute.Hlongwane had be...

Walk for Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind honors her memory 6 years after Fargo mother’s murder

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:21 GMT

MOORHEAD — Saturday marked a beautiful yet tough day for the family and friends of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind.More than 50 people gathered at MB Johnson Park in north Moorhead to honor the 22-year-old’s life on the sixth anniversary of her death, hoping to bring awareness to missing and murdered Indigenous women. First Nations Women’s Alliance Executive Director Sandra Bercier prayed that the slain mother was with them as they walked a mile in her memory, as well as the strength for her family to look to the future.“It’s going to be a beautiful walk,” said Ruth Buffalo, a First Nations Women’s Alliance advocate and special projects coordinator who organized the event.The walk was held in conjunction with the annual Native American Picnic for the Fargo-Moorhead area. The free event featured barbecue, inflatable games and other entertainment.Saturday also marked the sixth birthday of LaFontaine-Greywind’s daughter, Haisley Jo. The child, LaFontaine-Greywind’s mother Norberta Greywind...