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Illinois Lotto jackpot climbs to highest since 2016: $23.15 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:42 GMT

ILLINOIS — The jackpot for Monday night's Lotto drawing stands at $23.15 million which is the largest potential prize in more than seven years.It was March 17, 2016 when one supremely lucky Lotto player in New Lenox bought a winning ticket worth $27 million. They did so at the Circle K on Nelson Road which, in turn, received a $270,000 prize of its own for selling the ticket. A groom dresses up like Mike Ditka for his wedding — just like his bachelor party Though all they did, and you would have to do to win Monday night's jackpot, was match six numbers, it's not so easy. The odds of selecting the perfect set are 1 in 15,890,700. That's the reason Lotto's top prize has not been won since Oct. 17, 2022.While it’s the biggest potential Lotto prize since the aforementioned 2016 drawing, Monday's jackpot still falls well shy of the all-time record. That title goes to a 1989 drawing where four people each bought a winning ticket and split a $69.9 million payout.Lotto is an Illinoi...

Pennsylvania triplets each earn Eagle Scout rank

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:42 GMT

UNIONTOWN, Pa. (WBOY) — Pennsylvania triplets Hannah, Hunter and Emma Sabatula all earned their Eagle Scout rank this year, the highest award possible in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Hannah and Emma are both members of Troop 193. Based in Morgantown, Troop 193 was the first female troop established in the Mountaineer Area Council after girls were allowed to join the BSA in 2019. Their brother Hunter is a member of Troop 608 in Uniontown, which is part of the Moreland-Fayette Council. Hannah Sabatula (L), Hunter Sabatula (M) and Emma Sabatula (R) are a set of triplets that all earned their Eagle Scout rank in 2023 (WBOY image) “It’s been really good honestly," Hannah Sabatula said. "We were able to do everything, It’s more than Girl Scouts, and you get to do more stuff and meet a lot of new people.”For Hannah's Eagle Scout project, she restored a playground at the elementary school she attended as a kid. The playset was rusting away and had the potential to harm the kids who play...

Minnesota saw 8.6% decrease in violent crime in 2022, according to state report, and by nearly 7% in metro area

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:42 GMT

Violent crime in Minnesota dropped by 8.6% in 2022, acccording to a crime report by the state Department of Public Safety.The 2022 Uniform Crime Report is a collection of data supplied by law enforcement agencies from across the state.In the seven-county metro area, violent crime dropped by 6.9%, according to the report. In Greater Minnesota violent crime dropped 12.9%.Other statistics from the 2022 report include:• There were 182 murders in Minnesota in 2022, compared to 201 in 2021, a 9.5% decrease. In the case of murders, firearms made up 70.4 percent of the weapons used in 2022, a decline from 73 percent in 2021.• Last year saw 10,342 aggravated assaults, which is 5.7 percent lower than 2021.•There were 10,342 aggravated assaults in 2022, which is 5.7 percent lower than 2021.• Rapes decreased as well last year. Almost half of the victims were minors — 44% — and 73.2% occurred in a home.• Theft of motor vehicles rose 12.9 percent last year as 16,743 vehicles were stol...

Vinai, chef Yia Vang’s anticipated Hmong restaurant, set to open next spring in Northeast Minneapolis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:42 GMT

Exciting news from chef Yia Vang: Vinai, the much-anticipated restaurant celebrating his family’s Hmong heritage, has found a permanent home and is set to open next spring.Vinai will be in the Northeast Minneapolis spot currently occupied by Dangerous Man Brewing Co. The brewery, an early player in the Twin Cities craft beer scene, is closing its taproom in October after a decade, though they’ll continue to produce beer for commercial sale.Vang announced plans for Vinai in 2020, just before COVID-19 broke out.As he’s worked through roadblocks, Vang has pressed on: Union Hmong Kitchen went from pop-ups to two locations in Minneapolis, and his State Fair stand has been a hit two years running. Vang has cooked on national television and hosted his own shows, and was named a semifinalist for Best Chef: Midwest at this year’s James Beard Awards.A Vinai residency last summer generated plenty of excitement for the project.“The road to opening Vinai has been a much longer one than we expect...

Man arrested in Patterson on murder charge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:42 GMT

PATTERSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A man has been arrested in the town of Patterson following a homicide investigation, according to state police. James Cherry III, 33, was charged with second-degree murder. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! On September 10, troopers responded to a residence on River Road in Patterson for the report of a fatal domestic incident. Police stated that Cherry III stands accused of bludgeoning his father, James Cherry Jr., to death. Cherry III was arraigned at the town of Patterson Court and remanded without bail to the Putnam County Jail. The investigation remains ongoing.

SGF High School a capella group celebrates opening for Foreigner

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:42 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - As South Glenns Falls High School returns for another school year, so does its unique choral teacher. Mrs. Betsy Stambach-Fuller created the a capella group Vocal Point, and her students have reached new heights this year. On August 1, the high school singers jammed out on stage at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center as the opening act for the rock band "Foreigner."The soloist, senior Arabella Tracy-Bonner. belted out the lyrics, "Oh, oh, Sweet child of mine." The a capella choir created a background music bed with just their voices. The Saratoga responded with cheers and a loud "sing it, girl!" after the first verse. "It was really, really exciting. But at the same time, it was really nerve-wracking," Tracy-Bonner said. "But once I got on the stage, it was like, everything went away. And I was just like, I was the only person there." Free school supplies for Glens Falls, SGF students Stambach-Fuller created Vocal Point in 2012 after a push from stude...

Two bridges up for replacement in Horicon

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:42 GMT

HORICON, N.Y. (NEWS10) - In the Adirondack region of northwest Warren County, some bridges need to retire. An upcoming public meeting will discuss plans to replace the pair of them, both located over Mill Brook in Horicon. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, Sept. 27, the Warren County Department of Public Works will host a public meeting to go over the plans ahead. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. at Horicon Town Hall, 6604 Route 8. The two bridges in question include:Adirondack BridgeEast Shore Drive/County Route 15Beaver Pond BridgeJohnson Road Fall festival dates announced for West Mountain The meeting is open to the public, as a way for those interested to find out about the options for how to go about replacing the pair of bridges. The schedule includes a presentation and room for comments. For those who can't make it in person, the entire session will be recorded and made available on YouTube.

Sports and hobby shop opens in Glenville

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:42 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gabe Marruso began going through his old baseball and basketball cards and began collecting them once again. Alongside his nephew, also named Gabe, he opened G² Sports and Hobby in Glenville on August 1. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! "We made it a point to avoid the typical cluttered atmosphere and create a space that feels more like a hangout than a store," said Marruso. "We have a few arcade games, TVs, couches, and seating area with old school Nintendo and N64 and a gaming table for people to play board games or D&D."G² Sports and Hobby has held one Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) event so far and they plan on holding more over the next few months. The shop carries sports trading cards, Pokémon, Funko Pops, Magic the Gathering, and assorted memorabilia such as UFC, boxing, and Marvel items. Sam’s Chinese in Burnt Hills closes, Mexican restaurant moving in Marruso said they...

Police deem threat against EGCSD 'not credible'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:42 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, the East Greenbush Central School District initiated a district-wide secured lockout. According to Superintendent Jeffrey Simons, he was notified by Goff Middle School staff of an unspecified threat made via a voicemail message left on Sunday night. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! School buses were redirected to confidential staging areas until police arrived and facilitated a safe arrival. Each of the elementary schools was able to start their instructional day. School days continued as normal, but there were no outdoor activities and limited visitor access.No threats were made to other school districts. Police launched an investigation and determined that the threat was not credible. Out of caution, the school district remained in a secured lockout for the rest of the day. There is also an increased police presence at all schools. Parents, guardians, and visitors are permitted at schools by buzzi...

CSU Rams will start QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi vs. CU Buffs in Rocky Mountain Showdown

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:42 GMT

FORT COLLINS — In his biggest game as CSU Rams coach, Jay Norvell just made his biggest call.Norvell announced Monday morning that Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi will start for the Rams at quarterback against No. 18 CU in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Folsom Field.“I just felt like the timing was right for Brayden to get that opportunity,” said Norvell, who brought Fowler-Nicolosti in to replace Clay Millen in a 50-24 season-opening loss to Washington State two weeks ago. “I’m not blaming Clay, by any means.”Fowler-Nicolosi started CSU’s win at Nevada last year while Millen was recovering from an injury. The 6-foot-1 freshman completed 13 of 20 throws and threw for two touchdowns in relief of Millen against the Cougars.“We tell Brandon, at the end of the day (it’s) football,” senior CSU wideout Tory Horton said. “Of course, it’s going to be a little faster and (the reads) are going to have to be a little more quicker. But (...