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Healey Addresses Gold Star Spouses

Published Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:17:20 GMT

They’re members of the “club that no one wishes to join,” as Gov. Maura Healey put it. Clad in gold jackets and garrison caps, members of the Gold Star spouses community — survivors of military members who died serving their country — filled the Senate Reading Room Wednesday for a luncheon and chance to hear from government officials. “We understand the plight of mental health right now…and that undoubtedly there are going to be more families in need of support, in need of the protections,” the governor told them. Peggy Griffin, president of the Greater Boston Chapter of Gold Star Wives of America, said the surviving spouses unite to “work for better benefits and a better life for us and our children.”While the greatest loss is emotional, there are other realities to cope with. “One of the things that happens to you when you lose your spouse, is you lose 75 percent of your income on average,” Grif...

Lowell Police Department launches body camera pilot program

Published Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:17:20 GMT

The Lowell Police Department announced the launch of a body camera pilot program on Wednesday ahead of an expected rollout for the entire police department next year. The initial program will equip 30 officers with body cameras across police shifts. An additional 215 cameras will go into service with the launch for the rest of the department. Interim Lowell Police Superintendent Barry Golner thanked those involved in helping launch the program in a statement, saying the program “will ensure transparency and continue to build public trust.”“This will allow us to show the public we serve that our officers perform their duties with the highest degree of integrity and professionalism,” Golner said.

Jayson Tatum among three Celtics starters ruled out Wednesday against Raptors

Published Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:17:20 GMT

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla ruled out Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart before Wednesday’s home tip-off against the Raptors.Related ArticlesBoston Celtics | Malcolm Brogdon leads the way as Celtics hold off Raptors, clinch No. 2 seed in East Boston Celtics | Celtics’ Jayson Tatum opens up about upcoming shoe release Boston Celtics | Is Celtics-Raptors a first-round playoff series preview? Boston Celtics | Celtics can’t overcome Joel Embiid’s epic 52-point performance, fall to 76ers Boston Celtics | Joe Mazzulla focused on what Celtics can control entering final week of regular season Both players had been listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. Smart is dealing with a neck spasm, while Tatum has a left hip contusion, per the Celtics. Tatum played one of his worst offensive games of the season Tuesday against the Sixers, scoring 19 points on 7-of-20 shooting and going ...

Aztecs men's basketball to be celebrated at Snapdragon Stadium

Published Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:17:20 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Snapdragon Stadium will host a celebration to honor San Diego State University men's basketball team's historic March Madness run, the school's sports department said.The free event is scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m., according to SDSU. Parking will open at 4:30 p.m., stadium gates at 6 p.m. and a red carpet arrival for the Aztecs at 6:30 p.m.The team will then make their way into the stadium starting from the roundabout in the southeast side of the parking lots to inside the east gate, officials said.A maximum of six free tickets must be claimed in advance. Aztecs shown outpouring of support for historic season During the program, there will be speeches from members of the Aztec men's basketball team and dignitaries from San Diego State and the City of San Diego, per the school.Fans will have opportunities for interactive photos with the South Regional and Mountain West championship trophies, as well as Final Four merchandise available for purchase.This past Mond...

Peru ex-leader Toledo loses bid to stop extradition from US

Published Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:17:20 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A U.S. federal court on Wednesday denied an appeal by former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo Manrique to stop his extradition to his native country to face charges he accepted millions of dollars in bribes as part of a mammoth corruption scandal involving officials across Latin America.Toledo, 77, had filed for a stay on his extradition pending a legal challenge to the U.S. State Department’s decision to send him back to Peru, where he is accused of taking $20 million in bribes from Odebrecht, a giant Brazilian construction company that has admitted to U.S. authorities that it bribed officials to win contracts throughout the region.U.S. officials said the U.S. Marshals Service would move to turn Toledo, who was Peru’s president in 2001-2006, over to Peruvian authorities. It was not clear when that might happen.The Odebrecht corruption scandal has shaken Peru’s politics, with nearly every living former president now on trial or under investigation.Forme...

Manoah fires shutout, Vlad goes deep as Blue Jays beat Royals

Published Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:17:20 GMT

Alek Manoah pitched seven scoreless innings, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first home run of the season as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Wednesday.After a shaky Opening Day start against the St. Louis Cardinals, the 25-year-old found his groove on the mound this time around, allowing only one hit.Manoah struck out five batters and, despite walking four and struggling with his control at times, was able to get out of trouble. He also generated a game-high 11 swing-and-misses on the night.BOUNCE BACK SEVEN scoreless for @Alek_Manoah6! pic.twitter.com/zQJRxiPn4y— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) April 6, 2023Manoah’s performance follows an effective first start by Yusei Kikuchi, who helped guide the Blue Jays to a 4-1 win last night.Erik Swanson was again effective in a late-inning role on Wednesday, and Canadian closer Jordan Romano shut the door for his third save of the year.Guerrero Jr. and Daulton Varsho carried the offence, combining for s...

75 years after its founding, WGN still serves the city as 'Chicago's Very Own' TV station

Published Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:17:20 GMT

As WGN TV celebrates 75 years, we’re looking back with a series of stories on the history and the memories.CHICAGO — WGN-TV’s live broadcast day starts at 4 a.m. and runs until 11 p.m. – by far the most locally produced programming in the Chicago market.  “We’re on the air live for 14 hours every weekday,” WGN’s news director Dominick Stasi said.  It all starts with the top-rated WGN Morning News, which has become a Chicago staple, giving the city a sense of what’s happening, with a sense of humor. “I think my role is to bring some comedic relief,” morning meteorologist Paul Konrad said.Konrad noted the extraordinary longevity and chemistry between anchors Larry Potash, Robin Baumgarten and sports anchor Pat Tomasulo.  As the morning show is produced in the studio, a team of assignment editors led by Chris Neale is calling sources, researching ideas, and preparing an outline of the day’s events in the newsroom.   Celebrating 75 Years of WGN-TV with Larry &...

Save A Lot opening in Englewood postponed after protests

Published Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:17:20 GMT

CHICAGO — Plans to open a new Save A Lot where the old Whole Foods in Englewood was located are on hold after dozens of residents protested against the store's opening. The store off of 63rd Street was expected to open Thursday, but after residents came out Wednesday night expressing their opposition, the opening date has been pushed back. Whole Foods in Englewood to close in November Some local residents said they weren't invited to a soft opening scheduled for Wednesday night. Since Whole Foods closed in November, several residents have shared the type of grocery store they want to see in its place. They said Save A Lot is not it. "People have unequivocally said they are not impressed with the Save A Lot brand," Asiaha Butler with the Resident Association of Greater Englewood said.Brianna Hobbs said the number one thing people wanted was quality products. During the protest, the owners and CEO of a company called Yellow Banana, the operators of more than 30 stores under the Sav...

WGN celebrates 75 years with special report

Published Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:17:20 GMT

As WGN TV celebrates 75 years, we’re looking back with a series of stories on the history and the memories.CHICAGO — The dawn of a new era began on April 5, 1948, when WGN-TV officially went on the air for the first time.  Colonel Robert R. McCormick, former head of the Tribune Company, commented, “In television we have embarked upon another of America’s adventures.  Come along with us!  Let us share the adventure together.”On Thursday from 7 p.m. — 9 p.m. Central Time WGN-TV aired a special report. This original WGN-TV production will look back at the station’s rich 75-year history.The following stories will be featured in the special report. ‘Our adventure into television’: WGN-TV at the dawn of a new era Chicago’s ‘Jack of all Trades’ Brickhouse was the face of WGN-TV for five decades Led by Bozo, WGN’s kids’ shows were a Grand March of fun The Master at Work: Tracking a storm with Tom Skilling The story of the slogan: How WGN became ‘Chicago’s ...

Scheffler hits an ace during Par 3 Contest, looks to defend Masters title

Published Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:17:20 GMT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (KXAN) — Defending Masters champion Scottie Scheffler jarred an ace on the ninth hole of Wednesday's Par 3 Contest, but perhaps thankfully for him, he didn't win it.Tom Hoge fired a 6-under-par to win the family-centric exhibition event on Augusta National's newly-renovated par-3 course, but it's well-known that the Par 3 winner has never won the real tournament in the same year. Scheffler said he was out there just for fun, anyway.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/newsletters"We were trying to make one all day, and I guess it was just a slam dunk," he said. "The guys were pretty focused watching their shots so they didn't see it quite go in, but they heard the noise and I was, 'yeah, that was mine.'"Scheffler, who golfed for the Texas Longhorns from 2014-2018, said the event was all about spending time with family and friends before the first round of the tournament T...