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Man Dies in Hit-and-Run Bicycle Collision on Crosby Lynchburg Road [Harris County, TX]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:03 GMT

Male Cyclist Pronounced Dead after Bicycle Accident near Barrett RoadHARRIS COUNTY, TX (November 1, 2023) – One man died Sunday night in a hit-and-run bicycle crash on Crosby Lynchburg Road on October 29th. The incident occurred around 11:05 p.m., at the 12800 block of Crosby Lynchburg Road near Barrett Road.Per reports, a dark-colored truck or van struck a northbound male bicyclist from the rear.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the bicyclist dead at the scene. Police have not yet released his name or place of residency.The surrounding road was shut down during cleanup and preliminary duties. At this time, the suspect has not ben found. No further details were made available about the deadly crash on Crosby Lynchburg Road. Once available, more information will be provided.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult tim...

Foreign nationals, some wounded Palestinians allowed to leave Gaza

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:03 GMT

By Najib Jobain, Jack Jeffrey and Lee Keath | Associated PressRAFAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli ground troops have advanced to “the gates of Gaza City” in heavy fighting with militants, the military said Wednesday, as hundreds of foreign nationals and dozens of seriously injured Palestinians were allowed to leave Gaza after more than three weeks under siege.The first people to leave Gaza — other than four hostages released by Hamas and another rescued by Israeli forces — crossed into Egypt, escaping the territory’s growing misery as bombings drive hundreds of thousands from their homes, and food, water and fuel run low.The U.S. State Department said some American citizens were among those who left, without giving specifics. It said it expected more Americans and other foreign nationals to get out of Gaza in coming days. Talks were reportedly ongoing among Egypt, Israel and Qatar, which has been mediating with Hamas.Heavy airstrikes demolished apartment buildings for the ...

Bob Knight dies at 83; coaching legend led Indiana to 3 NCAA men’s basketball titles

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:03 GMT

By Michael Marot | Associated PressBLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bob Knight, the brilliant and combustible coach who won three NCAA titles at Indiana and for years was the scowling face of college basketball, has died. He was 83.Knight’s family made the announcement on social media on Wednesday night.“It is with heavy hearts that we share that Coach Bob Knight passed away at his home in Bloomington surrounded by his family,” the statement said. “We are grateful for all the thoughts and prayers, and appreciate the continued respect for our privacy as Coach requested a private family gathering, which is being honored. We will continue to celebrate his life and remember him, today and forever as a beloved Husband, Father, Coach, and Friend.”Knight was among the winningest coaches in the sport, finishing his career with 902 victories in 42 seasons at Army, Indiana and Texas Tech. He also coached the U.S. Olympic team to a gold medal in 1984.The Hall of Famer cared little what others thought...

One dead following Halloween shooting in Bay Point

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:03 GMT

BAY POINT – A person was shot and killed Halloween night in Bay Point’s Shore Acres neighborhood, authorities said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Oakland police ID city’s 99th homicide victim of 2023 Crime and Public Safety | DA Pamela Price seeks removal of ‘overly zealous’ lawyer from San Leandro officer’s manslaughter case Crime and Public Safety | After split trial verdict, Oakland man gets 11 years, 8 months in 2019 fatal shooting Crime and Public Safety | East Bay man seeks release in murder of trick-or-treater on Halloween 2007 Crime and Public Safety | Body stuffed in suitcase discovered in Lake Merritt by volunteer cleanup crew Gunshots were reported around 9:25 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Island View Drive, according to Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jimmy Lee. Muir Station deputies arrived to find a person suffering from gunshot wounds.Depu...

Hazmat team called to Antioch Hobby Lobby

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:03 GMT

(KRON) -- Contra Costa County Fire's hazmat team is at the scene of a Hobby Lobby in Antioch on Wednesday afternoon, Con Fire said. The store is located at 5849 Lone Tree Way. There is no more information available as to the nature of the incident. Video from the scene shows a large group of firefighters outside the building. Multiple people were on stretchers and put into ambulances. This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

Boarded-up San Jose home shown in realtor's viral video sold for $780K

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:03 GMT

(KRON) -- The median home price in San Jose is currently about $1.3 million, according to Redfin and Zillow. The high price point is no surprise for a big Bay Area city. Have you ever wondered what kind of home you can get for well below the median price? (Spoiler, it's not great.) Robin Williams’ former mansion in Bay Area on sale for $25M One home near downtown San Jose is on the market for well below the million-dollar mark. A property on 771 N 16th St. was on the market for $715,000. However, the house needs some work -- to say the least. Realtor Jessica Vergano posted a video on Instagram (view above) touring the 1,080-square-foot home. A spider "so large it should be paying rent" was seen in the home, along with a "super creepy basement," Vergano said in the video. The clip shows the windows of the home are boarded up.The video has gone viral since being posted in September. The Instagram post has over 7,500 likes and hundreds of comments. The house has two bedrooms and one ...

Two dead in wrong-way Halloween night crash in Salinas

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:03 GMT

(KRON) -- Two people were killed when a wrong-way driver struck another car head-on in Salinas on Halloween night, California Highway Patrol said. A third person in one of the cars was hospitalized with what CHP described as moderate injuries. CHP said that "for reasons under investigation," a maroon Chrysler began driving eastbound in the westbound lane of Blanco Road before colliding with a Honda at Hitchcock Road. The crash happened at approximately 11:52 p.m., CHP said. 1 killed in Bay Point Halloween shooting The drivers of both cars were killed. A passenger in the Honda was hospitalized. The driver of the Honda was identified as a 21-year-old man from Salinas. The driver of the Chrysler was a 30-year-old man from Marina, CA. Police are investigating whether alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in the crash. The names of the drivers will be publicly identified once next-of-kin is notified. Blanco Road was closed in both directions for three hours after the crash.

PTC Inc.: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:03 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — BOSTON (AP) — PTC Inc. (PTC) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $45.6 million.On a per-share basis, the Boston-based company said it had profit of 38 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.20 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.14 per share.The product development software maker posted revenue of $546.6 million in the period, missing Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $559.3 million.For the year, the company reported profit of $245.5 million, or $2.06 per share. Revenue was reported as $2.1 billion.For the current quarter ending in December, PTC Inc. expects its per-share earnings to range from 80 cents to $1.The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.50 to $5.20 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data f...

A strong earthquake has shaken the Timor region of Indonesia but no deaths, injuries reported

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:03 GMT

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Indonesia’s Timor island on Thursday, causing panic and light damages to several buildings and houses but there no immediate reports of casualties.The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake had a depth of 36.1 kilometers (22.4 miles) and its epicenter was located 21 kilometers (13 miles) north-northeast of Kupang, the capital city of East Nusa Tenggara province.Daryono, who heads the Earthquake and Tsunami Center at Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency, said the land-based quake was causing panic as it was strongly felt in several cities and villages.The agency measured a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 for the quake and then revised it to 6.3. Variations in early measurements of quakes are common. The USGS reported that the quake had a magnitude of 6.1.“The quake has caused light damages in several buildings and houses,” wrote Daryono, who goes by a single name, on the social media platform...

Acusan a un piloto de amenazar con dispararle al capitán del vuelo si se desviaban por una emergencia médica, dicen las autoridades

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:03 GMT

(CNN) — Un piloto armado a bordo de un avión comercial amenazó con dispararle al capitán del vuelo si se desviaba de la ruta para atender el incidente médico de un pasajero, según un comunicado de la Oficina del Inspector General del Departamento de Transporte de Estados Unidos y documentos judiciales.El 18 de octubre, un jurado investigador de Utah acusó a Jonathan J. Dunn de interferencia con una tripulación de vuelo, en relación a un incidente ocurrido en agosto de 2022, según documentos judiciales.Dunn utilizó un arma peligrosa para agredir e intimidar a un miembro de la tripulación e interfirió en la capacidad de esa persona para desempeñar sus funciones, afirman los documentos.Dunn, que era el primer oficial de la tripulación, “le dijo al capitán que le dispararía varias veces” tras un desacuerdo sobre el posible desvío del vuelo por un problema médico de un pasajero, según la Oficina del Inspector General.Piloto arrestado dice que tomó “hongos mágicos&...