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TV cutaways to Gophers QB’s fiancée resemble Taylor Swift treatment

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:25:07 GMT

DETROIT — The ESPN broadcast of the Gophers’ appearance in the Quick Lane Bowl on Tuesday had a feel Kansas City Chiefs games, in one respect.Cameras often cut to Katie Miller — the fiancée of U quarterback Cole Kramer — in the stands at Ford Field in a similar fashion to the way NFL telecasts will give a lot of air time to Taylor Swift, the pop-star girlfriend of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.The storyline Tuesday was that Kramer had planned to hang up his No. 12 jersey after the regular season to prepare for his wedding with Miller in Rochester, Minn., in early February.But head coach P.J. Fleck requested for the backup QB to return for the bowl game because U starter Athan Kaliakmanis and third-stringer Drew Viotto both entered the transfer portal after the loss to Wisconsin in late November. Without Kramer, the U would have had to turn to true freshman walk-on Max Shikenjanski from Stillwater for Tuesday’s game.“Told him thanks for coming back,” Fleck said postgame Tuesday...

MoDOT, IDOT preparing for first snowfall of season

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:25:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS – There's finally some snow in the forecast."We are setting up what we call our front-line trucks," IDOT Operations Engineer Joseph Monroe said.The Missouri Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Transportation are preparing for the first flakes of the season after an usually warm Christmas Day in the bi-state area."I think I saw my phone and it was like 65 degrees,” St. Louis resident Joshua Buckman said.Check FOX 2's traffic map for real-time updates.It's the longest St. Louis’ has gone without any trace amounts of snow in more than 100 years."It seemed very unusual that we hadn't had snow, and this is the latest we've ever had snow," St. Louis resident Amy Hartweger said.Drivers can expect a wintery mix coming into our region starting Wednesday morning. A forecast some drivers are looking forward to."It's winter in Missouri and I would absolutely love to see snow," Hartweger said.However, some are enjoying these warmer temperatures."I'm not a big fan of...

Thieves use key fob to steal dozens of iPads from election office - Police

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:25:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Dozens of iPads were stolen in the middle of the night during a brazen burglary, leaving St. Louis election officials rushing to lock down private information.Investigators with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reported 37 iPads stolen from the St. Louis Board of Elections Commissions Office, located on Tucker Boulevard in downtown St. Louis, according to a probable cause statement filed with the court.St. Louis Board of Elections Commissioners Democratic Director Ben Borgmeyer said it's an isolated incident and it has nothing to do with the elections."We reviewed our security footage," Borgmeyer said. "All indications seem to show it was an isolated, kind of random act of vandalism."A probable cause statement reveals three individuals used a key fob to gain access. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News ...

Actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film “Parasite” dies

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:25:07 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea — Actor Lee Sun-kyun of the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite” has died, South Korea’s emergency office said Wednesday.Lee was found dead at a car in a central Seoul park on Wednesday, it said.Police earlier said an unconscious Lee was discovered at an unidentified Seoul location.South Korean media outlets including Yonhap news agency reported that police had been searching for Lee after his family reported he left home after writing a message similar to a suicide note earlier Wednesday.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story is below:Actor Lee Sun-kyun of the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite” has been found unconscious, South Korean police said Wednesday.Police officers discovered an unconscious Lee at an unidentified Seoul location on Wednesday but gave no further details, police said.South Korean media including Yonhap news agency reported that Lee was found dead in a car at a Seoul park. Yonhap cited police as saying they had been searching for Lee a...

Family searches for missing boy in L.A. County

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:25:07 GMT

Loved ones are searching for a boy who disappeared in East Los Angeles over the weekend.The critically missing boy was identified as Oscar Eduardo Flores Sorta, 13, by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.On Dec. 23, Sorta was last seen on the 900 block of South Downey Road at around 2 p.m.He is described as standing 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, black denim pants, black shoes and carrying a black backpack.His family members have not heard from him since and are very concerned for his well-being, authorities said.Oscar Eduardo Flores Sorta, 13, in a 2023 photo from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.A “critically missing person” is defined as:-A person in critical need of medical attention-The victim of a crime or foul play-A person who has no pattern of running away or disappearing-The victim of a kidnapping or parental abduction-A person who is mentally impaired to the...

Jared Muros and 7450 Spread Joy with Massive Charity Event: A Fusion of Fashion and Philanthropy

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:25:07 GMT

In a heartwarming display of generosity and community spirit, fashion tastemaker and content creator Jared Muros, alongside 7450 (Eli Hayman), put on an unforgettable charity event that combined style with compassion. The event, held at 7450 Melrose Ave., saw an impressive turnout of approximately 800 attendees throughout the day.The focus of this wonderful gathering was a toy drive that surpassed all expectations, collecting over 1000 toys. The charitable initiative extended its reach to prominent institutions such as Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), Cedar Sinai, CHOC, and local school districts like East Whittier City School District, where Jared himself attended school.Jared Muros, a well-known figure in the LA fashion scene, collaborated with corporate giants like Adidas, Nesquik, and Power 106 to make this event possible. Alongside these sponsors, over 50 streetwear brands joined forces, showcasing not only their dedication to fashion but also their commitment to m...

San Ramon woman arrested on torture charges for allegedly burning son with hot knife

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:25:07 GMT

SAN RAMON — A 43-year-old woman was arrested last week for allegedly burning her son’s leg as a punishment for getting in trouble at school, authorities said.The San Ramon woman was arrested Dec. 20 on suspicion of torture, mayhem, and child abuse for allegedly heating a four-inch knife on the stove and pressing it against her son’s leg, causing two burn marks. This newspaper is not naming the woman to protect the identity of her elementary-school-aged son.The investigation started after teachers at a local elementary school tipped off police that the boy had severe burn marks on his leg. The woman later told police that her son had been disciplined at school for a week earlier bullying another student, so she wanted to give him a punishment he’d never forget, authorities said.During her interview with police, the woman was apologetic. Authorities say she bought medical items to treat her son’s burns but didn’t take him to the hospital. The boy wa...

Car fire blocks eastbound traffic at Caldecott Tunnel

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:25:07 GMT

(KRON) -- People driving eastbound through the Caldecott Tunnel Tuesday afternoon experienced significant delays. The left tunnel was blocked due to a car fire. The fire was reported by California Highway Patrol at 4:45 p.m. According to CHP's traffic log, the car was fully engulfed. The scene was later cleared and traffic began moving again.Freeway cameras showed eastbound traffic on CA-24 backed up in front of the tunnel.

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film 'Parasite' is found dead

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:25:07 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Sun-kyun, a popular South Korean actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite," was found dead in a car in Seoul on Wednesday, authorities said, after weeks of an intense police investigation into his alleged drug use.Police and emergency officers initially found Lee in what they believed was an unconscious state in the car parked on a street in northern Seoul. Emergency officers later confirmed he was dead, according to Seoul's Seongbuk police station.Police had been searching for Lee, 48, after receiving a report that he was missing, Seongbuk police said. They refused to provide further details including whether they had determined Lee killed himself. But South Korean media outlets including Yonhap news agency said that Lee's family earlier Wednesday reported to police that he left home after writing a message similar to a suicide note.Lee's body was later transported to a nearby Seoul hospital, according to Seongbuk police. Lee ...

Pedestrian seriously injured after collision in Vaughan, police say

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:25:07 GMT

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision involving a vehicle in Vaughan late Tuesday, York Regional Police officers say.According to a post on social media, a police spokesperson said emergency crews were called to the area of Dufferin Street and Langstaff Road in the city’s southeast end at around 9:45 p.m.The circumstances leading up to the collision weren’t immediately clear.In an update, investigators said the pedestrian’s injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening.Officers said the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene of the collision. It’s not clear what, if any, charges the driver might face.Investigators closed the eastbound lanes of Langstaff Road to collect evidence.Update – Confirmed injuries are non life-threatening. Roads are re-opened. https://t.co/mQD1XAxG19— York Regional Police (@YRP) December 27, 2023