Pat's list of favorite 'Jacka$$' moments
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:16:10 GMT
CHICAGO — After not seeing enough fun prank videos on April Fool's Day, Pat Tomasulo decided to go back to one of his favorite programs to get a few laughs at the beginning of the month.So the WGN Morning News sports anchor used his time on "The List" to feature his favorite moments from "Jacka$$" - a television and movie comedy reality series that began in 2000. They included some pretty painful, cringe-worthy, and funny moments as the participants put their bodies in harm's way for a little entertainment.So which clips from "Jacka$$" were the funniest for Pat? Find out by watching "The List" from the April 5 show in the video above.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.Dean's Home Video: A new 'Grease' prequel
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:16:10 GMT
CHICAGO — It's been almost 45 years since the release of the iconic musical that featured the times of students at Rydell High. Now Paramount+ is bringing out a prequel to spotlight the formation of one of the groups of the film. "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies" is streaming on Thursday and features a look at home this group of girls rose to prominence at the school. It was the first program featured by Dean Richards in his most recent "Dean's Home Video" on WGN Morning News on Wednesday.He also took a look at "Tiny Beautiful Things," Season 3 of "Dave," Season 2 of "Schmigadoon!," "On a Wing and a Prayer," and more of the programs that are set to be released this week.You can watch the full edition of "Dean's Home Video" from the April 5 show in the video above.Firefighters help prepare dinner for kids after Missouri mom sent to hospital
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:16:10 GMT
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KTVI) -- An accident during Sunday dinner sent a Missouri mother to the hospital. After helping her, first responders also made sure her kids were fed.Alicia Watson said the pasta meal she was making resulted in second-degree burns on her legs and feet from the boiling water.“I was going to drain the potatoes, and the water tipped over,” she said. “When the water tipped over, I slipped and fell. The water fell back on my legs, so I instantly called the kids, and the kids kind of panicked, and of course, the firefighters and paramedics came.” Judy Blume tears into Florida, DeSantis: ‘Teachers are under fire, librarians are threatened’ “She was transferred for evaluation, but she did have some little kiddos at home, and they were hungry and waiting for dinner,” said Capt. Kelly Hunsel, of the St. Charles City Fire Department. “While waiting for Dad to arrive, the crew stayed on scene and helped prepare dinner. Mom knew the kids would be fine by themselves, but didn...Lottery trust claims $1 million winning ticket sold in Round Rock
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:16:10 GMT
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- A Dallas-based lottery trust has claimed a $1 million winning lottery ticket that was sold in Round Rock. The ticket was sold at Luck Zone on Jan. 3. The store also sold a winning $1 million lottery ticket in December 2022. $1 million winning lottery ticket sold at Round Rock store — again Austin Winners Club LLC, a lottery trust based in Dallas, claimed the second-tier Mega Millions Wednesday, just over three months after the ticket was sold. Texas lottery winners have 180 days to claim their prize. A lottery trust helps keep the winner of lottery prizes worth $1 million or more anonymous.Central Texas transit leaders eyeing 'automated vehicle' roadway
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:16:10 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A stretch of roadway along the abandoned Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MoKan) railway could soon be designated for autonomous vehicle use.Currently, the Texas Department of Transportation is analyzing the possible development of a "Connected and Automated Vehicle" facility along the MoKan corridor. On Monday, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization could take action to deem it a principal arterial road poised for development. AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE NEWS: New AV company en route for testing in Austin Under TxDOT's feasibility study, the state agency would create the MoCAV corridor, or Mobility for Connected and Automated Vehicles. In layman's terms, CAVs include vehicles that don't require a human driver to operate them, per TxDOT's definition.The proposal outlines developing a controlled access roadway that would run north to south from U.S. Hwy. 183 in Austin up to the CARTS Georgetown Station at 3620 S. Austin Ave. The corridor would run through Austin, Pfluger...Earth Day events around the Capital Region
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:16:10 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22. The day was first celebrated in 1970 as a way to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! There are several Earth Day celebrations and cleanup events being held around the Capital Region on Saturday, April 22. Here's where you can find one near you.AlbanyThe Downtown Albany Business Improvement District is hosting two Earth Day neighborhood cleanups on Saturday, April 22. The first cleanup starts at the Olde English Downtown Dog Park at 119 North Pearl Street from 10 a.m. to noon. The next cleanup starts at the African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region at 135 South Pearl Street from noon to 2 p.m. Troy ice cream shop expanding, building new production facility Rakes, shovels, gloves, and leaf and garbage bags will be provided. Sandwiches and drinks will be provided by Coulson's News & Deli...2023 Saratoga season passes on sale April 5
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:16:10 GMT
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced that season passes for the 2023 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course will go on sale beginning Wednesday, April 5 at the NYRA website. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Available for $75 through the end of May, a season pass provides fans with admission for Travers and all 40 days of Saratoga at the equivalent of less than two dollars per day. Without a season pass, Travers Day advance general admission is $25. Fans who purchase their season pass by May 31 will save $10. Starting June 1, season passes will be available for $85 and beginning July 1 for $95.This year’s season pass will include universal access to amenities located throughout the venue, in line with NYRA’s recent announcement eliminating the two-tiered pricing structure that offered admission to either the Clubhouse or Grandstand. “Season passes are perfect for frequent...The Egg releases 2023 concert series
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:16:10 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Egg announced its 2023 concert series on Wednesday. The series includes three shows, headlined by Gaelic Storm, Aimee Mann, and Steve Hackett on different days. Tickets are available online, over the phone at (518) 473-1845, or at the Egg Box Office Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Schedule:Friday, June 16, 8 p.m.- Gaelic StormMonday, July 24, 7:30 p.m.- Aimee MannTuesday, October 10, 7:30 p.m. - Steve HackettSuspect arrested in Central Avenue gunfire incident
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:16:10 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police have arrested a suspect connected to a gunfire incident on Central Avenue in March. George Blunt, 25, was charged with one count of Reckless Endangerment and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police were notified of shots being fired in the area of Central Avenue and Quail Street at around 1:10 a.m. on March 12, and located evidence consistent with gunshots. Investigations determined that Blunt had fired several rounds from a .380-caliber handgun toward a crowd of people standing outside the 300 block of Central Avenue. No injuries were reported.Blunt was arraigned in the Albany City Criminal Court and remanded to the Albany County Jail.Zelenskyy visit tightens bonds with Poland amid Russian war
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:16:10 GMT
By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA and VANESSA GERA (Associated Press)WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy won new pledges of deeper cooperation on a state visit to Poland on Wednesday as the neighbors sought to forge a tighter relationship in defiance of Russia’s full-scale war against Kyiv that has reshaped international alliances.Polish President Andrzej Duda said his country has provided four Soviet-designed MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine to help it beat back the Kremlin’s assault. Four more are in the process of being handed over and another six are being prepared, he said.Zelenskyy said at a news conference with Duda that his government would “extend a hearty welcome” to Polish businesses seeking to help Ukraine’s postwar rebuilding, which the World Bank has estimated could cost $411 billion. He met later with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and said he would sign agreements on developing Ukrainian infrastructure.Poland heaped m...Latest news
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