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Joint venture of arctic mining companies assisting plane crash victims

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:11:52 GMT

YELLOWKNIFE — A joint venture between arctic mining companies says it is offering assistance to workers who were aboard a plane that crashed in the Northwest Territories earlier this week.A statement Saturday from the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road joint venture says the passengers on the Air Tindi charter flight were heading to a camp to begin construction of a winter road.The road is built each year to supply Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine, Burgundy Diamonds Ekati Diamond Mine and the Gahcho Kue Diamond mine with their annual stores inventory and heavy loads.The Air Tindi Twin Otter carrying two pilots and eight passengers crashed near the Diavik Mine, about 300 kilometres northeast of Yellowknife, on Wednesday with everyone on board surviving although they were stranded at the crash site until they could be rescued the following day.The director of winter road operations for the joint venture, Barry Henkel, says in an email that the employees worked for a contractor and ...

Family of 4 found dead in apparent murder-suicide by New York police sergeant

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:11:52 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A husband and wife and their two sons, ages 10 and 12, were found dead in a suburban New York home Saturday in what authorities described as a murder-suicide by a police sergeant.Police officials said Watson Morgan, a sergeant with the Bronxville Police Department, fatally shot his wife, Ornela Morgan, 43, and their sons before taking his own life.The four bodies were discovered by police just after midnight on Friday at the family’s home in New City, a suburb of New York City, after Morgan failed to show up for his evening shift at the Bronxville Police Department. “At this phase in the investigation it is believed that Watson killed his wife and two children, prior to killing himself with a self-inflicted gunshot wound,” the Clarkstown Police Department said.All four had gunshot wounds, police said. A handgun was recovered at the scene.Watson, 49, began his career with the New York Police Department in 2000 before joining the force in Bronxville, a village in Westc...

Challenging month for Canadian food banks amid holidays, rising demand

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:11:52 GMT

MONTREAL — The directors of two Canadian food bank associations say rising demand all year, coupled with a regular spike in users during the holiday season, have put particular pressure on their networks this month.Food Banks of Quebec executive director Martin Munger says food bank stocks are low in the province after the organization distributed tens of thousands of food baskets ahead of Christmas.Munger says his network saw a 30 per cent increase in users in 2023 compared to last year and distributed double the number of aid packages it handed out in 2019.Food Banks Alberta executive director Shawna Bissell says the province is facing a similar situation after noting increases in need every month this year.She says demand for assistance is so high that her network isn’t able to build up food reserves.But both Munger and Bissell say they expect to be able to continue to meet demand without turning people away.

Ex-Florida QB Jalen Kitna is headed to UAB after serving probation

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:11:52 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Former Florida quarterback Jalen Kitna is heading to UAB in an attempt to resurrect his football career.Kitna has been admitted to UAB after serving six months of probation as part of a plea deal that included dismissal of five felony child pornography charges. Kitna received six months of probation in July after pleading guilty to two counts of disorderly conduct, second-degree misdemeanors.Kitna, the son of retired NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, is set to play for former NFL quarterback and current Blazers coach Trent Dilfer.“I am grateful for the opportunity to enroll at UAB and be a part of Coach Dilfer’s football program,” Kitna said in a statement. “Moreover, I am deeply appreciative of my parents’ unwavering support and guidance. Rest assured, I am fully committed to exemplifying the qualities of a model citizen and student athlete.”Dilfer said UAB and the athletic department “have performed extensive due diligence” on Kitna. Florida dismissed ...

$777,777 winning scratch-off ticket sold at Chicago gas station

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:11:52 GMT

CHICAGO — An Illinois Lottery player is getting ready to ring in the new year with a little extra cash in their pocket after they hit it big on a new $10 scratch-off ticket. According to the Illinois Lottery, the big winner snagged one of only three $777,777 prizes on a scratch-off ticket that launched in early December.  Illinois Lottery: Stories of millionaires made overnight The new "777 Jackpot" is a $10 dollar scratch-off game that offers players the chance to win up to $777,777, but plenty of smaller prizes are also up for grabs.Lottery officials released details about the big win on Saturday but did not disclose the name of the winner. String of burglaries in Hyde Park prompts warning from Chicago police The lucky player isn't the only person taking home a little extra cash. The winning ticket was sold at a BP gas station in the 4300 block of State Street in Chicago and the gas station will receive a selling bonus of $7,777, equal to one percent of the prize amount.&...

Colorado secretary of state receives death threats: 'I will not be intimidated'

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:11:52 GMT

(The Hill) — Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold (D) said she received death threats in the wake of the lawsuit that was filed in her state that eventually led to former President Trump being kicked off the ballot in her state.“Within three weeks of the lawsuit being filed, I received 64 death threats. I stopped counting after that,” Griswold said on X Saturday, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “I will not be intimidated. Democracy and peace will triumph over tyranny and violence.”Griswold also linked to a HuffPost article from last week in which she discussed her fears about violence on behalf of the former president. In the article, she also noted that it wasn’t her that filed the lawsuit, but a watchdog organization named Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW). Griswold recently praised her Maine counterpart, Shenna Bellows (D), for her decision to kick Trump off of the ballot in the Pine Tree State Thursday under the 14th Amendment.“I do th...

70s to end the year with two storms to start 2024

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:11:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures warmed up to near 70º today thanks to a southerly wind.Tonight will still be chilly, but not as cold as recent nights. Overnight lows will drop into the mid 30s in the Hill Country with lows near 40 in Austin under a clear sky.Sunday should be even warmer with highs in the low 70s ahead of a cold front that doesn't arrive until early Monday morning. Plan on mostly sunny skies for the last day of 2023!Sunday's forecastRinging in the New Year should be cool, but not cold. The later arrival of our next cold front means temperature should still be in the 50s at midnight with a partly cloudy sky.New Year's Eve at midnightMonday's early morning cold front will bring a chilly breeze for New Year's Day. Highs will be knocked down into the 50s, but we'll still have more sunshine than clouds.New Year's Day ForecastThe first of two storm systems arrives on Tuesday bringing widespread rain during the afternoon and evening. Some isolated thunderstorms are possible t...

Hundreds grab final hotdog from iconic San Marcos chili dog stand

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:11:52 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) – Chili dog lovers of Central Texas had a difficult day Saturday as an iconic San Marcos stand served its final dogs. The Chili Dog Stand has cooked up chili dogs for nearly three-quarters of a century. Management posted to its Facebook page Thursday that the stand would permanently close after Saturday. “The Chili Dog Stand has proudly served the San Marcos Community for 71 years. We have watched our city grow and change, just as we have seen the generations of San Marcos grow and change. We are extremely proud of all that we have accomplished through the years and we will always be thankful for you and your family’s past business and support,” the post read. A long line of people snaked in front of the Chili Dog Stand in San Marcos, Texas, Saturday in order to snag “the best chili dog” one last time. (KXAN Photo) A long line of people snaked in front of the quaint stand Saturday in order to snag “the best chili dog” one last time. Julia...

No. 5 Texas women drop Big 12 opener 85-79 to No. 10 Baylor

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:11:52 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jada Walker scored 19 points and No. 10 Baylor opened Big 12 conference play Saturday with an 85-79 win over No. 5 Texas, which played without injured point guard Rori Harmon.The Bears (12-0, 1-0) also got 18 points and eight rebounds from Dre'Una Edwards. Baylor has won 14 in a row at Texas (13-1, 0-1) in a rivalry that won't see as many matchups once the Longhorns leave for the Southeastern Conference after this season.Baylor guard Jada Walker (11) is fouled by Texas forward Khadija Faye (20) as she tries to score during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)Texas guard Rori Harmon, who suffered a season-ending knee injury this week, right, wears a brace uses crutches before an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)Baylor guard Jada Walker (11) drives past Texas guard Shaylee Gonzales (2) during the first half of an NCAA...

Clark sets another mark as No. 4 Iowa routs Gophers

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:11:52 GMT

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark became the Big Ten’s all-time assist leader and the fourth-ranked Iowa women beat Minnesota 94-71 on Saturday. Caitlin ClarkClark had 10 assists, giving her 904 in her career. She also scored 35 points. Hannah Stuelke added 19 points for Iowa (13-1, 2-0 Big Ten), which is on a 10-game winning streak. That’s the program’s longest streak since the 2004-05 team opened the season with 13 consecutive wins.Clark, who recorded her sixth double-double of the season and 49th of her career, moved into fifth place all-time on the NCAA Division I career scoring list with 3,149 points. She also became the first Division I player — man or woman — to have 3,000-plus points, 900 or more assists and 800 or more rebounds in a career.She made 13 of 22 shots, including 8 of 16 on 3-point attempts.The Hawkeyes opened the game on a 16-4 run in the first 4 ½ minutes and led by as many as 22 points in the first half before leading 49-31 at halftime.Ka...