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Heavenly Ski Resort to close due to storms

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:35:22 GMT

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KRON) -- Heavenly Ski Resort will be closed on Friday, March 10 due to the incoming series of atmospheric river storms, the resort announced in a tweet on Thursday."Heavenly will be closed tomorrow, March 10," read a statement attached to the tweet. "Another atmospheric river storm system will start this afternoon and last through the weekend, with impacts to be felt through next week." Bay Area storm updates: Newsom issues state of emergency The City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County have both declared a state of emergency due to the storms, according to Heavenly's statement. "We want to do our part and support our community during this emergency situation," it continued.Tahoe, like much of Northern California, is braced for the first in a series of atmospheric rivers that are poised to strike the region in the coming days. The National Weather Service has warned of the likelihood of heavy rain and the potential for flooding, downed trees and power lin...

Kolek rallies No. 6 Marquette past pesky St. John’s in OT

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:35:22 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Tyler Kolek scored all 19 of his points after halftime, including the tiebreaking free throws with 15.8 seconds left, and No. 6 Marquette rallied for a 72-70 victory over feisty St. John’s in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday.Olivier-Maxence Prosper added 16 points, several on highlight-reel dunks, and the top-seeded Golden Eagles (26-6) advanced to play 11th-ranked and fourth-seeded UConn or fifth-seeded Providence in the semifinals Friday night at Madison Square Garden.Marquette has won seven straight and 12 of 13, reaching the Big East semifinals for the fourth time overall and first since 2019.But this one was anything but easy.The Golden Eagles, who trailed by 14 late in the first half, had to turn their defensive intensity way up to avoid an upset. They escaped when Posh Alexander’s good look at a 3-pointer for St. John’s glanced off the front rim at the buzzer.Oso Ighodaro had 10 points and 11 rebounds for Marquette, making se...

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Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:35:22 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Futures trading on the Chicago Board of Trade Thu.:OpenHighLowSettleChg.WHEAT5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushelMar653½—21May689691½664¼665¾—21¾Jul698¾701½675¾677—20Sep708½712½687¾689—18¾Dec724¼728½704¼705¼—18¼Mar736739¾716½717¾—17May738742¼721722¼—15¾Jul728¼728¼704¼707—16¼Sep708¼711¼707¾707¾—16Dec715½718714½715—15½Mar721¾721¾721½721½—15¼May713½—15¼Jul677½—15¼Est. sales 138,585. Wed.’s sales 103,710Wed.’s open int 365,134, up 4,343CORN5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushelMar633¾637¼618¼618½—16May625½629¾610¼611½—14Jul614618600½601¾—12¼Sep568¼571½560¾561¼—7¼Dec558560¼551¼553½—4½Mar565568½559½562—4½May571¼572564¾567—4¼Jul572¾572¾566½568¾—4Sep542544537¼539—3½Dec530½532526528¼—3Mar534¾—2½May537—2½Jul536½—3½Sep500¾—3½Dec487487483484½—3Jul490—3Dec471½471½468¾468¾—½Est. sales 409,280. Wed.’s sales 355,097Wed.’s open int 1,292,531, up 14,388OATS5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushelMar344¾—½May348¾353¼346¾348½—½Jul348¼352347349¼+½Sep353¼353¾352¾352¾Dec3643...

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:35:22 GMT

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery fell 94 cents to $75.72 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for May delivery fell $1.07 to $81.59 a barrel.Wholesale gasoline for April delivery fell 8 cents to $2.61 a gallon. April heating oil fell 7 cents to $2.67 a gallon. April natural gas fell 1 cent to $2.54 per 1,000 cubic feet.Gold for April delivery rose $16 at $1,834.60 an ounce. Silver for May delivery rose 2 cents to $20.17 an ounce and May copper rose 1 cent to $4.04 a pound.The dollar fell to 136.17 Japanese yen from 137.24 yen. The euro rose to $1.0578 from $1.0545.Source

2 children hurt, 1 critically, in Southeast DC apartment fire

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:35:22 GMT

Crews remained on scene Thursday afternoon after dousing a fire in a Southeast D.C. apartment building. (Courtesy DC Fire and EMS)Two children were injured, one critically, when a fire broke out in a Southeast D.C. apartment building on Thursday afternoon.D.C. Fire and EMS services were called to the 3300 block of 6th Street SE around 12:45 p.m. for a fire in a three-story, multi-unit building.Crews worked to put out a fire on the first floor, while sheltering some residents on balconies due to heavy smoke in the hallways.More DC News More Local NewsTwo children, ages six and nine, were transported to a hospital as a result of the fire.One child was transported to a hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries, the department said on Twitter. A second child was transported with serious injuries.Fire crews and investigators remained on the scene Thursday afternoon. Smoke alarms were present and working properly in the building, D.C. Fire added.This is a developing story. Stay wi...

No. 14 Miami holds off Wake Forest to reach ACC semifinals

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:35:22 GMT

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Miami coach Jim Larrañaga breathed a sigh of relief, reiterating a popular saying this time of the year: “It’s about surviving and advancing.”The Hurricanes did just that Thursday, barely.Jordan Miller had 18 points and nine rebounds for No. 14 Miami, which held off a furious comeback by Wake Forest — down 18 points in the second half — to earn a 74-72 victory in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.ACC player of the year Isaiah Wong had 17 points and five assists and Norchad Omier had 14 points and 10 rebounds for Miami — the top seed for the first time since 2013 when the Hurricanes won the ACC title game. Tyree Appleby had 24 points behind five 3s and Cameron Hildreth added 17 for ninth-seeded Wake Forest (19-17).“We were up 18, then all of sudden it is seven, then it’s five, then two and all of a sudden they’re shooting a 3 for the win,” Larrañaga said. “But that 3 misses and we win the game and we get to advance...

Arsenal held 2-2 at Sporting in Europa League round of 16

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:35:22 GMT

Premier League leader Arsenal was held 2-2 at Sporting Lisbon in their Europa League round-of-16 first-leg match Thursday.Hidemasa Morita’s own goal in the 62nd minute salvaged the draw for Arsenal ahead of the return leg at Emirates Stadium next Thursday for a spot in the quarterfinals.Morita deflected Granit Xhaka’s long-distance drive into his own net.Arsenal, boosted by a come-from-behind 3-2 win over Bournemouth on Saturday, dominated early possession and went ahead through William Saliba.The defender headed in the opener for Arsenal from a corner from Fábio Vieira to capitalize on early pressure in the 22nd.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made six changes to his starting lineup compared with Saturday, giving defender Jakub Kiwior his debut at the back alongside Saliba.Arsenal strikers Leandro Trossard and Eddie Nketiah were missing for the game in Lisbon while former Arsenal right back Hector Bellerin was not available for Sporting due to a knee injury.Sporting equali...

Ice sculpture created to announce 3-day breast cancer fundraiser walk

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:35:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- For the first time in 10 years, the Susan G. Komen 3-Day is back. The event is a great way to make a big impact in the fight against breast cancer.  Ice sculptors with chainsaws, chisels and grinders in hand skillfully created a symbol out of giant blocks of ice in front of the FOX31 and Channel 2 studios Thursday morning. It is very much a welcomed sight."We are creating a memorable moment for the Denver 3-Day because it is coming back to town," Jill Fricker, the Komen executive director of Colorado, Nevada and Arizona, said. Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, often goes undiagnosed Fricker is referring to the Susan G. Komen Denver 3-Day walk to fight breast cancer. An opportunity for you to make a big impact in the fight against breast cancer. A three-day, 60-mile walk. You can choose from a 20-, 40- or 60-mile option.Fricker's passion for Komen extends beyond her professional role as executive director. "I lost my mom to breast cancer in 2006 and wa...

Man accused in shooting of MDPD officer in Miami is son of Miami-Dade School Board vice chair; 5 arrested

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:35:22 GMT

Police said they have made five arrests in connection to the shooting of a Miami-Dade Police narcotics officer who was making an arrest in Miami, including the man who pulled the trigger.Thirty-two-year-old Steve Gallon IV will be charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer with a firearm. He is the son of Miami-Dade School Board Vice Chair Dr. Steve Gallon III.According to investigators, Gallon IV ambushed the victim while he was arresting another man in the area of Northwest 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue, just after 4 p.m., Wednesday.Hours later, officers apprehended the man who was initially going to be arrested. He was later identified as 30-year-old Atiba Moore.Police took the four others into custody, including Gallon IV, during the overnight hours.“As of right now, we have a total of five people in custody. The first one is the first who was arrested on the scene, our shooter was arrested as well, plus three other individuals who were harboring him,”...

Police find trailer in Davie that was stolen in Plantation

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:35:22 GMT

A trailer belonging to a South Florida businessman has been found. More than a week after it was stolen in Plantation, the trailer was located in Davie and was empty.The damage and stolen items costed the owner more than $20,000, but the bigger loss for him involved his late father. “It was the last ride that me and my dad took with this trailer, and I said that before, as long as I get the trailer back, if anything, I’ll be happy with that,” Vincent Pugliese said. “I already knew the equipment would be gone. You know that’s what they typically go for.”The crime was caught on camera. Police are still looking for the crook who drove a White Chevy.