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Did you win? Illinois Lottery player hits $500K jackpot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:40 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Someone playing the Illinois iLottery this weekend won half a million dollars. The player matched all five numbers in the midday Sunday drawing for the Lucky Day Lotto and won the $500,000 jackpot prize. The winning numbers are 10-36-37-40-45.The Illinois Lottery says that nearly 12,000 winning tickets were sold for that drawing. Over 10.5 million winning Lucky Day Lotto tickets were sold this year, with $61 million in total prizes. Bump-run carjackers strike in Webster Groves Winners have one year to claim their prize, and the Illinois Lottery reminds them to write their name on the back of their ticket and keep it safe until they're ready to claim.Lucky Day Lotto is a game exclusive to Illinois, with drawings held twice daily at 12:40 p.m. and 9:22 p.m.

Hypothermic hiker in cotton hoodie saved from Colorado 13er after 10-hour rescue

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:40 GMT

An ill-prepared hiker who attempted to bushwhack to the summit of a 13er in Chaffee County on Nov. 8 was located and brought down safely by Chaffee County Search and Rescue North after nearly 10 hours, according to a Facebook post. The individual had been caught in inclement weather and was hypothermic when found by search and rescue.Related ArticlesOutdoors | Denver to pay $100K to a church for access to city’s new mountain park Outdoors | Colorado wildlife officials say elk herd numbers may not be sustainable over the next 20 years Outdoors | This Aspen park is the most peaceful place in Colorado | Opinion Outdoors | Should skiers be allowed to pay for early access to Colorado chairlifts? Outdoors | Four more ski areas open this weekend, with Vail’s earliest opening in 25 years Per the post, the individual found themselves out of water with no food and was only wearing a cotton hoodie with ...

Colorado coffee shop cracks the top 5 in USA Today’s national ranking

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:40 GMT

Coffee lovers in the 13,000-person town of Fruita are in luck: USA Today this week named Bestslope Coffee Co. the best in Colorado — and one of the top five independent shops in the U.S.The ranking, first reported by The Daily Sentinel, is a reader-voted award based on nominations from an expert panel, according to USA Today. The shops were chosen “as the best in the U.S. for their cozy atmospheres, friendly baristas, and unique menus,” the newspaper wrote.Fruita, located about 250 miles west of Denver, between Grand Junction and the Utah border, is known for its gorgeous setting but may seem remote to some Front Range residents. The city advertises itself as a haven for mountain bikers, hikers, history buffs and river rats.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Coffee shops along Front Range hit by spate of burglaries Restaurants, Food and Drink | 20K square foot dog park, pub coming to Denver Restaurants, Food and Drink | ...

Workers' union calls for mass protest at Starbucks stores nationwide on Red Cup Day 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:40 GMT

The Starbucks Workers United union has announced that thousands of employees at hundreds of locations nationwide will walk off the job on the coffee chain's Red Cup Day promotional event this week. According to Reuters, employees cite staffing and scheduling issues as two main reasons for starting their “Red Cup Rebellion” this week. Red Cup Day – which falls on Thursday – is one of Starbucks' most popular promotions, and one that baristas call “one of the most infamously hard, understaffed days” of the whole year.  10 Fwy could reopen in 3 to 5 weeks; no demolition necessary, Newsom says “This year, on the heels of victories won by striking workers across different industries nationwide, Starbucks workers are taking the rebellion to the next level,” the union said. Staff shortages aren’t the only reason baristas are protesting; in June, workers at a Starbucks in Cypress Park walked off the job in protest of the removal of pride month decorations in addition to stalled contract ne...

Taco Bell releases Nacho Fries Lover's Pass and debuts new entrée

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:40 GMT

Taco Bell has introduced a new iteration of its Taco Lover’s Pass, the all-new Nacho Fries Lover’s Pass.The new pass, available to Taco Bell rewards members nationwide, will allow passholders to redeem one order of Nacho Fries daily for 30 days. The pass, just like its predecessor, costs $10 and will be available on the Taco Bell app until Dec. 4, the company announced on Tuesday. Taco Bell, other food chains could move to digital-only sales: CFO The Orange County-based fast food company will also debut a new version of the fan-favorite entrée on Nov. 16. Grilled Cheese Nacho Friess will make its nationwide debut on Nov. 16.The Grilled Cheese Nacho Fries combines a blend of melted cheeses, steak and the chain’s signature seasoned fries. The latest menu item will be available for a limited time, (Taco Bell)  The Grilled Cheese Nacho Fries combines a blend of melted cheeses, steak and the chain’s signature seasoned fries. The latest menu item will be available for a limited time, a...

Man Dies in Multi-Vehicle Tow-Truck Collision on Loop 375 [El Paso, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:40 GMT

28-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Multi-Car Accident near Pebble HillsEL PASO, TX (November 14, 2023) – A fatal collision involving multiple vehicles and a tow truck occurred on Loop 375, Wednesday afternoon. Authorities were alerted to the incident at approximately 5:30 a.m. near the intersection of Pebble Hills and Edgemore.According to reports, the driver of a gray Peterbilt tow truck attempted to swerve to avoid a Ford Edge but was unsuccessful. Consequently, the Ford collided with a Dodge Charger, propelling the Dodge into a Honda Accord. The chaos resulted in seven vehicles catching fire.Paramedics promptly arrived at the scene, transporting several victims to a nearby hospital for necessary medical attention. A 28-year-old man lost his life in the collision, and medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. The authorities have not yet disclosed the identity of the deceased.Emergency crews temporarily closed off the surrounding area to facilitate cleanup and p...

Disneyland tightens pin trading rules to reign in ‘pin-sanity’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:40 GMT

Disneyland has reigned in “professional” pin traders who bring thousands of collectible pins to the Anaheim theme park by extremely limiting the amount of time, number of pins and trading locations where the decades-old cherished Disney tradition is permitted.Disneyland has updated its Guest Pin Trading Etiquette policy to help enhance the overall visitor experience, according to Disneyland officials.“We regularly evaluate and adjust our policies and operations,” according to Disneyland officials. “Pin trading is a fun, magical activity for our guests and these updated guidelines will create a designated location near Westward Ho Trading Company in Disneyland park during specific times, which will enhance the overall guest experience at Disneyland resort.”Pin trading displays are now permitted only in the “extremely limited” designated trading area near Westward Ho Trading Company in Disneyland.Use of the Westward Ho pin trading area is restricted to specific times between park open...

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ musical visits downtown San Jose

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:40 GMT

Get ready for the Grinch.Yes, that infamous furry green creature — who, at least initially, is certainly no fan of the holiday season — is bringing a slice of Whoville to the Bay Area as “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” is performed Nov. 28-Dec. 3 at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose.The play, of course, is based on Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale about the curmudgeonly Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small” and his desire to ruin the Christmas season for the kindly residents of Whoville knows no bounds.The musical, which was first commissioned by the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis in the mid-’90s and went on to become a Broadway blockbuster, features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas.”The play opens Nov. 28. Yet, the Grinch — the mean green one himself — is arriving in the Bay Area a bit early and will make several local appearan...

Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over death of American hockey player Adam Johnson, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:40 GMT

By George Ramsay | CNNA man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson last month, South Yorkshire Police said in a statement on Tuesday.Johnson died after sustaining a cut to the neck while playing for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers in England on October 28.A Sheffield coroner’s report found that the 29-year-old “sustained an incised wound to the neck caused by the skate of another player” and later died in hospital as a result of the injury.“Our investigation launched immediately following this tragedy and we have been carrying out extensive enquiries ever since to piece together the events which led to the loss of Adam in these unprecedented circumstances,” detective chief superintendent Becs Horsfall said in a police statement.“We have been speaking to highly specialised experts in their field to assist in our enquiries and continue to work closely with the health and safety department at Sheffield...

Driver dies from injuries suffered in shooting on Richmond Parkway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:40 GMT

RICHMOND — A driver shot while being pursued on the Richmond Parkway by somebody in another vehicle has died from his injuries.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Scooter-riding suspect robs four men at gunpoint outside Oakland restaurant Crime and Public Safety | Marin police arrest East Bay teen in armed robbery probe Crime and Public Safety | Union City police searching for suspect who stabbed someone multiple times Crime and Public Safety | Person arrested in Fremont shooting that left one dead, one wounded Crime and Public Safety | Man arrested in fatal shooting outside East Bay restaurant Richmond police Sgt. Donald Patchin said the man died at a hospital over the weekend. He had been rushed there after the Nov. 9 shooting on the parkway between Goodrick Avenue and Giant Highway.Authorities early Tuesday identified him as Arcjoseph Rodillo, 26, of San Pablo.Police have not announced any...