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Congressman makes pitch for Kentucky gubernatorial candidate

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:58 GMT

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky GOP gubernatorial candidate Kelly Craft campaigned alongside U.S. Rep. James Comer on Wednesday, looking to maximize support from the influential home-state Republican after missing out on an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.Craft hit on key campaign themes during a stop in Elizabethtown. She vowed to overhaul Kentucky’s education department if elected, support the state’s coal industry and crack down on illegal drug trafficking — which includes supporting the death penalty for drug traffickers found responsible for causing a Kentuckian’s death.Craft picked up Comer’s endorsement as soon as she entered the crowded Republican contest for governor last September, and the congressman joined Craft for campaign events Wednesday, with the state’s mid-May primary election fast approaching.“She is the real deal and she and Max Wise are the right ticket to lead Kentucky into the future,” Comer said of Craft ...

Boston’s Masataka Yoshida scratched with hamstring tightness

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:58 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, (AP) — Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida was scratched from Wednesday night’s lineup at Tampa Bay due to right hamstring tightness.Red Sox manager Alex Cora said the Japanese slugger felt discomfort while running Tuesday, but Cora didn’t rule out a return by Friday.“He showed up here, he tried to run,” Cora said. “Obviously, if it’s later in the season probably we’ll push him to do it (play) and he’ll be OK to do it, but doesn’t make sense playing him tonight.”Yoshida, a two-time batting champion in Japan’s Pacific League, joined the Red Sox in December after agreeing to a $90 million, five-year contract.He is the 10th Japanese-born player to play for the Red Sox but joined Dave Roberts (2004) as the only position players.Among the lineup adjustments were moving Kiké Hernández from shortstop to center field, and having Bobby Dalbec start at shortstop. It is Dalbec’s second big league start at shortstop, an...

Salt Lake City group hopes to gain MLB expansion team

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:58 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — While Major League Baseball has no current plans to add teams, the family that used to own the NBA’s Utah Jazz says it wants an expansion franchise.The Miller family and the Larry H. Miller Company said Wednesday a coalition calling itself Big League Utah has targeted a site for a ballpark at the 100-acre Rocky Mountain Power District on Salt Lake City’s west side.MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has said repeatedly that he doesn’t envision expansion until after the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletic s get new ballparks but would like to eventually add two teams to reach 32. Baseball last expanded in 1998, adding teams in Phoenix and St. Petersburg, Florida.The Miller family bought a share of the Jazz in 1985 and sold the team in December 2020.“Over the past year, we have enjoyed our ongoing conversation with Major League Baseball and have formally registered our interest in Salt Lake being considered an expansion market,” Steve Starks, CEO of the Larr...

Juror: Texas governor’s rush to pardon shooter a ‘travesty’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:58 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An alternate juror in the trial of a U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murder said Wednesday that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s rush for a pardon is an “egregious overreach” to wipe aside the jury’s unanimous decision over a 2020 shooting during a Black Lives Matter protest. In an interview with The Associated Press, Jere Dowell said prosecutors put on a convincing case against Daniel Perry, who at the time of the shooting was working as a ride-share driver in downtown Austin. As an alternate, Dowell did not have a vote in convicting Perry but said she was in the room for deliberations and that she agreed with the verdict handed down Friday. “I just think it’s a travesty,” Dowell said of Abbott already seeking a pardon.Her comments are the first time a juror has spoken publicly since Abbott, a Republican, announced Saturday he would use the power of his office and seek to wipe away the verdict. Legal experts have called the governor’s move highly unusual an...

Julks hits first homer, Urquidy shines as Astros top Pirates

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:58 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Corey Julks grew up in the Houston suburbs and played collegiately for the hometown Cougars.No wonder the Astros rookie outfielder looks so comfortable in blue and orange.Julks hit his first big league home run, a shot to the bleachers in left field off Rich Hill, and Houston rode the pitching of José Urquidy to a 7-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.The 27-year-old Julks had to wait out a lengthy delay before heading to the plate in the bottom of the fourth due to an umpire switch at home plate after Jerry Layne took a foul ball off a hand.Julks bided his time during the 20-minute stoppage while Brock Ballou moved from first to home, then drilled an 82 mph cutter from Hill before rounding the bases with a smile.“It was nice to get that one out of the way,” said Julks, who received the lineup card from manager Dusty Baker after the game. “Just (got to) keep them coming.”Julks, Chas McCormick and José Abreu had two hits each for Houston.Alex Bregma...

Ohio Republican Majewski launches 2nd bid to take on Kaptur

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:58 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Trump-backed Republican in Ohio whose military record was called into question during his unsuccessful 2022 congressional campaign announced Wednesday that he plans to run again next year.J.R. Majewski launched his latest effort to win the GOP nomination and take on Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur in a video posted on Twitter. “This campaign is about the working-class citizens of Ohio,” he said. “This campaign is about putting America first. This campaign is about fighting for you. Last cycle, we started a movement. This cycle, we win.”Majewski, of Port Clinton, previously worked in the nuclear power industry. He drew attention for drawing a sprawling banner supporting former President Donald Trump across his lawn, and also had been a pro-Trump hip-hop performer and promoter of the baseless rightwing QAnon conspiracy theory. He was also at the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, though he was not accused of any wrongdoing there.Majewski was the ...

Officers charged with killing Christian Glass to face trial

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:58 GMT

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- A judge has thrown out a request by two officers charged with killing Christian Glass to have their trials dismissed.Andrew Buen, a former Clear Creek County Sheriff's deputy, and Kyle Gould, a former sergeant with the same department, are both charged for their alleged roles in Christian Glass' death in 2022. Previous: Deputy accused of killing Christian Glass muted bodycam during incident, according to indictment Both men were indicted by a grand jury last year and during their court proceedings, have requested their cases be thrown out due to lack of probable cause. In both cases, the judge denied the motion saying, in part, that the grand jury that indicted them was given proper instruction and that there was probable cause established that they had committed crimes.Glass calls 911 for help after getting stuck Buen is accused of shooting and killing Glass on June 10, 2022, in Silver Plume. Glass called officers that day asking for help afte...

Evacuations issued around Park County wildfire

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:58 GMT

PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- A wildfire burning in Park County has prompted evacuations for the surrounding areas.Badger Creek Ranch and the 5-mile radius have been issued evacuation notices due to a wildfire near Latigo Loop and CR 53/McMurray Road in Hartsel, Park County tweeted Wednesday afternoon. An emergency shelter has been opened at the Fairplay Community Center, located at 880 Bogue Street in Fairplay, and large animals or livestock can be moved to the Fairplay Fairgrounds, the county said. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

3rd Cherry Creek School District teacher dies

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- FOX31 has learned that a third teacher with the Cherry Creek School District has passed away.The Cherry Creek School District said freshman baseball coach and Willow Creek Elementary physical education teacher Scott Nash died over the weekend. Cherry Creek School District: 2nd Eaglecrest High School teacher died over weekend His cause of death has not been released. FOX31 asked the school district if his cause of death was related to bacterial meningitis death of another teacher in the district and the district said they did not believe so.Two Eaglecrest teachers pass awayEarlier this week, the school district said Maddie Schmidt, a teacher at the integrated learning center for Eaglecrest High School, died over the weekend. The Arapahoe County Public Health Department alerted the district that the teacher “had symptoms consistent with bacterial meningitis.” Teacher’s suspected meningitis death closes Aurora school In a letter sent to students and parents, Princi...

Severe weather leads to flooding across South Florida, FLL closure, tornado warnings

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:58 GMT

Incessant downpours caused extensive flooding across South Florida following days of inclement weather, leaving streets closed and forcing the temporary closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.The severe conditions on Wednesday also led to a new tornado warning in Broward County near FLL, following two earlier warnings. They have all since been allowed to expire.The same area that was under the most recent tornado warning, extending from Fort Lauderdale to just south of Dania Beach, remained under a severe thunderstorm warning. Gusty winds from around 45 to 60 mph had been reported in this area.A flash flood warning remains in place from near Sunny Isles Beach to downtown Fort Lauderdale until 8:15 p.m.As of 4:30 p.m., the heaviest rain activity was moving southwest across Broward County.A street in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood that has seen flooding all week long resembled a lake. The rain in this area began around noon; by 5 p.m., it was reduced to a drizzle b...