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Nelly to headline Illinois State Fair's final night, fifth grandstand concert announced

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:41 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Illinois State Fair announced yet another act to perform at the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage in August.Fair officials welcome Grammy award-winning rap superstar Nelly to close out the fair's concert lineup on Sunday, August 20. Joining Nelly on the Grandstand stage is Grammy award-winning artist Ashanti and Grammy-nominated rapper Ja Rule, they said. Chicago & House Music: A relationship over four decades in the making Nelly is described by state fair officials as a diamond-selling and multi-platinum rapper, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor. He has continually raised the bar for the entertainment industry since emerging on the music scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality, officials said.In 2021, Nelly’s country album "Heartland" made Billboard’s Top Ten Country Album charts. St. Louis native is currently preparing to release a new album titled "Heartland Part 2" with a new single coming soon.The fa...

Hays County grand jury clears 2 officers in connection to Dec. 2022 deadly shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:41 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A grand jury did not return an indictment for two officers involved in a December 2022 deadly shooting, Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins said in a news release. The grand jury determined the shooting was justified.Shortly after midnight, Dec. 25, 2022, San Marcos police officers were dispatched to an apartment complex at 490 Barnes Drive in reference to a disturbance, the release said.Officers were told 36-year-old Kyle Lobo was at the home, drinking and armed with a handgun, the release said. Responding officers also wore body cameras that recorded the incident that occurred as they arrived on the scene.Officers first saw Lobo in an outdoor breezeway and saw he had a firearm on his waist, the release said. When Lobo saw officers, he went upstairs with his young daughter in his arms. According to the release, multiple officers followed Lobo and repeatedly requested he allow them to disarm him and told him to not reach for the weapon.T...

With parents caught in middle of war in Ukraine, UT's Zeynalova leans on the spirit of her people for inspiration

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns women's tennis coach Howard Joffe doesn't know how Sabina Zeynalova does it.An excellent student and half of a Longhorns doubles team that qualified for the NCAA tournament this season, the sophomore has more than enough on her plate being a Division I student-athlete.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/newslettersOn top of those demands and everything else, Zeynalova is worried sick about her parents in her native Ukraine, who are "under attack right now," while the war with Russia ravages her home country. While it's something that makes tennis seem so insignificant, like something that's literally just a game, Zeynalova said the fighting spirit of the Ukrainian people has inspired her to keep doing what she loves."Ukrainians have a long history of fighting for their freedom and their values, and I think that's one of the things that keeps me going a...

John Shipley: After traumatic beanball, Twins’ Kyle Farmer gets back in the box

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:41 GMT

After being hit in the face by a 92 mph fastball, Kyle Farmer wasn’t eager to look in a mirror. But, dazed on painkillers and still in his uniform, the Twins infielder decided he wanted to see what he looked like before undergoing emergency surgery.“I took a selfie,” he said.While the snap was in fact taken by Farmer himself, calling it a selfie is a little deceiving. The photo, still on his mobile phone, is not a celebration. He is not smiling, and at any rate there are few teeth involved.“It was not pretty,” he said.If the selfie were shown in public, it would be preceded by a warning.“I’m trying not to think about it anymore,” Farmer said Wednesday at CHS Field. “It’s part of the game.”On a rehab assignment with the Saints, Farmer took three at-bats in Tuesday’s 11-5 loss to the Nashville Sounds, and if you didn’t know about the Lucas Giolito fastball that sent him to the hospital on April 12, you’d never have known they were his first at-bats since he was face down in the Target...

St. Paul City Council: Planned police use of drones has raised concerns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:41 GMT

Some St. Paul City Council members said Wednesday they’d like to see more community input before police finalize their policy on using drones.Police held two community meetings in April, but 10 people attended one and none went to the other. They’ve received a number of online comments and are still welcoming people to submit them, said Cmdr. Ryan Murphy.During a public hearing at the City Council on Wednesday, council members reflected on a letter they received from the Macalester-Groveland Community Council, which said the housing and land use committee “is concerned with the lack of public outreach on an important matter of public safety and finances, and does not believe that we can take an informed position on the SPPD implementation of a drone program without a more robust outreach program.”Council Members Jane Prince and Mitra Jalali suggested police do outreach to the city’s district councils and beyond.The letter from the Mac-Groveland council ...

Saratoga Springs Council passes resolution to form Restorative Justice Panel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:41 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Saratoga Springs City Council passed a resolution to create a Restorative Justice Panel- but not without some obstacles. The council meeting was filled with chaos as supporters and opponents challenged each other over the creation of a Restorative Justice Panel in Saratoga Springs.“We were able to pass it. And that’s a positive development,” Mayor Ron Kim said. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Jim Montagnino, Commissioner of Public Safety, viewed the resolution differently.“To say I’m disappointed is an understatement. Disappointed on so many different levels,” he said. “The Mayor’s complete inability to keep order. This is just a recurring theme going back to February 7th.”That’s when Montagnino pressed charges against Saratoga Springs resident Chandler Hickenbottom for allegedly disrupting a police task force meeting. Since then, saratoga black lives matter has been pushing for him to drop...

Child charged after threat made against Schenectady HS

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:41 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A child has been arrested after police said they made a threat against Schenectady High School on Wednesday.Around 6:45 a.m., Schenectady school district administrators were sent an alert through the district's student safety monitoring software about an e-mail that stated someone was going to "shoot up the school." Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Schenectady Police Community Engagement Officers assigned to the schools went to the address of the sender and made contact with a juvenile suspect. Police determined there was no longer a threat, and the school day went on as normal.The child was charged with Making a Terroristic Threat. Their identity is not being released due to their age.

Keeler: Kevin Durant is flustered. Karl-Anthony Towns is fishing. Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon has become dragon-slayer of NBA Playoffs and Denver’s secret MVP.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:41 GMT

Aaron Gordon has slayed more heavyweights than Joe Louis, more wizards than Voldemort, more dragons than Euron Greyjoy.The last time Kevin Durant missed at least nine three-point attempts in the NBA Playoffs was five Aprils ago. The number of times KD had misfired 10 times from 3-point land in a postseason game before Gordon and the Nuggets put down the clamps in Game 2? Zero.“There were a few possessions when I’m watching that film (Tuesday) and I freeze it and you have Bruce (Brown) and Aaron Gordon — I mean, I’m gonna frame it and put it in my house,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone gushed Wednesday at Ball Arena before the team flew to Phoenix for Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series with the Suns.“It’s like a work of art (on) a double contest. That’s championship defense right there.”We’ve seen the Nuggets without Jamal Murray. We’ve seen them without Michael Porter Jr. But where would this beast be right now, 6-1 in the postseaso...

Suspects wanted for ransacking Ulta Beauty shop in Calabasas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:41 GMT

Authorities are searching for suspects who allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a beauty shop in Calabasas.The two suspects targeted an Utla Beauty store on the 23700 block of Calabasas Road around 10:50 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Security cameras captured the thieves ransacking the shop and stuffing multiple fragrance items inside their handbags, said LASD.They walked out of the shop without paying, leaving with around $8,403 worth of stolen goods, authorities said.Suspects wanted for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from an Ulta shop in Calabasas on April 28, 2023. (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department)Suspects wanted for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from an Ulta shop in Calabasas on April 28, 2023. (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department)Suspects wanted for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from an Ulta shop in Calabasas on April 28, 2023. (Los An...

Mother’s Day Gift Guide – Making Mom Feel Special and Loved

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:41 GMT

In the midst of day-to-day mom life, it’s easy to forget all of the upcoming dates. I blinked and now Mother’s Day is right around the corner! There are a few things I’ve been eyeing that will make every mom feel special and loved – for more than just one day.Rosepops:Rosepops are unlike any flower – they last for up to a year. Not only can you give mom a lasting symbol of love, but there is even a unique Mother’s Day Collection offering a variety of colors, sizes, and boxes. You will be sure to find the perfect roses for her.Baggallini:What mom doesn’t need a new bag? Baggallini has the best bags for any occasion. Whether it’s the Carryall Daily Tote for a day full of errands or a Flap Crossbody with Chain for a mom’s night out – you can’t go wrong.Sammy + Nat:There’s no better way to do Mother’s Day than in matching mommy and me pajamas. Sammy + Nat offers blue and pink stripe nightgowns and shortie sets that can both be monogrammed. Give mom a gift she can always use year-round.R...