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Dalton Risner got some work with the first team. Will Vikings make a change on offensive line?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:39 GMT

The good news is Dalton Risner at least knows how to get to the lunchroom at TCO Performance Center now. After joking last week that he already has gotten lost a few times at the practice facility, the recently signed veteran offensive lineman has started to acclimate to his new surroundings, and he could be on the field for the Vikings as soon as Sunday.Though head coach Kevin O’Connell hasn’t announced which players will start on the offensive line, he confirmed that Risner will be available if the Vikings choose to go in that direction.“Just had a conversation with him,” O’Connell said. “He is fired up.”Asked about his progress over the past week, Risner said he’s been working at both guard positions so far, meaning, in theory, he could replace either left guard Ezra Cleveland or right guard Ed Ingram. Frankly, where he slots into the lineup doesn’t matter to Risner, who prides himself on being versatile.“My job isn̵...

Vikings will be without young safety Lewis Cine at Carolina

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:39 GMT

Though he was inadvertently left off the initial injury report, young safety Lewis Cine did not practice at all for the Vikings this week.As a result, Cine will not be available for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. He is dealing with a hamstring injury.Asked for more details on Cine’s injury, head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed it happened in the middle of a drill.“Just opened up and kind of felt the hammy a little bit,” O’Connell said. “Everything I’ve been told, he is working through it pretty quickly.”It’s not a major loss for the Vikings in the grand scheme of things. As of right now, Cine doesn’t see much playing on defense, buried behind safeties Harrison Smith, Cam Bynum, Josh Metellus, and Theo Jackson on the depth chart.But Cine has a role on special teams, replacing injured receiver Jalen Nailor as a gunner last week against the Los Angeles Chargers.The biggest issue for Cine i...

Tommies found a diamond in the rough and the quarterback they need in Tak Tateoka

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:39 GMT

Just over a year ago, St. Thomas offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Jake Landry saw enough from a well-put-together quarterback taking part in the program’s summer camp to believe that the Tommies might be on to something in Tak Tateoka.While not in the mix at other Division I programs, Tateoka, about to begin his third season as the starter at South Waukesha High School in Wisconsin, convinced Landry that, as a bit of a diamond in the rough, he could be a good fit for the Tommies.Fast forward to this summer, when the 6-foot-2, 196-pound Tateoka, who accepted a relatively late offer to join the Tommies, found himself quickly moving up the depth chart. Redshirtfreshman Amari Powell was the presumed starter, with sophomore Travis Plugge expected to be the backup.“We do a personnel meeting in fall camp every day,” Tommies head coach Glenn Caruso said. “We were two weeks into camp, and coach Landry pointed out that Tak was showing theabilities we need.“I think when Jake identi...

Flooding across NYC, NJ as storm slams region with rain, wind

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:39 GMT

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- A massive coastal storm swamped New York City and the surrounding areas on Friday, bringing flooding and high winds to the region.Flooding has been reported in multiple neighborhoods and towns as well as on major highways and inside subway stations, affecting service.Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul urged New Yorkers to stay inside. A State of Emergency was declared for the New York City area. This is a developing story. Refresh this page for live updates.

St. Louis officials grapple with homeless encampment outside City Hall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - There's a large part of lawn outside of City Hall in Downtown St. Louis that has become a growing homeless encampment.And recently, there's been increasing conversation on what to do about it.On Friday, ahead of a busy weekend in St. Louis, FOX 2 has learned of at least 30 tents on the lawn of City Hall. With that comes piles of trash and smells growing daily. Sherresse Anita Jackson, a mother of four, tells FOX 2 she was evicted for not being able to pay her rent. "Where is the money being spent? They say the homeless are a problem if they had some place to go. I'm out here too,“ said Jackson. St. Louis had only 2 officers for an entire district – Both called in sick Board of Aldermen President Megan Green says there's just not enough shelter space. "Until we get to a place where we build that shelter capacity, we are going to see things like encampments," she said. Aldermen are considering a homeless bill of right to mandate places where the homeless could camp ...

New wildfire burning 170 acres in Moffat County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:39 GMT

Fire crews are responding to a wildfire burning north of Craig, the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office announced today.Related ArticlesColorado News | Wildfire sparked Sunday near Montrose grows to 16 acres Colorado News | I-70 reopened; McDonald Creek fire near Fruita contained at 80 acres Colorado News | Crews quickly contain small grass fire north of Evergreen The Iron fire was an estimated 170 acres as of 4 p.m. and burning in tall grass and sagebrush in an area previously burned by a fire in 2018, according to the sheriff’s office.High winds are pushing the fire north from County Road 17. Members of the public should avoid the area.This is a developing story.  

LAPD officer charged with fraudulently collecting overtime pay 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:39 GMT

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has announced that an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department has been charged with fraudulently collecting overtime pay. According to a release from the L.A. County DA’s Office, Officer Isabel Morales has been charged with one felony count of grand theft by embezzlement. On Feb. 28, 2022, Morales was subpoenaed on an “on call” basis for a murder trial that had started on Feb. 23. That trial concluded on March 8, and she was no longer “on call” for the case, the DA’s Office said. “Thereafter, Morales allegedly reported herself as ‘on call’ more than 70 times – including on some court holidays – for the same trial from March 10, 2022 until July 15, 2022,” Gascón’s office said.  In that time, she collected more than $15,000 in overtime pay.  Gunfire erupts after car crash in Ladera Heights “I am deeply troubled by the alleged misappropriation of funds by a trusted law enforcement officer,” DA Gascón said. “This behavior under...

Rider Dies in Motorcycle vs Car Accident on White Lake Parkway [Reno, NV]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:39 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Multi-Vehicle Collision near U.S. 395RENO, NV (September 29, 2023) – Friday, one rider was pronounced dead after a motorcycle vs car accident on White Lake Parkway.Police responded to the scene just before 6:00 p.m., near Cold Springs and U.S. 395.According to reports, a motorcycle collided with a sedan along the roadway for reasons currently unknown.Responding authorities pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene due to the extent of their injuries.Moreover, the individuals inside the sedan sustained minor injuries, however, their current condition is unknown.Reno authorities will release additional information about the fatal accident on White Lake Parkway as it becomes available to the public.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.Losing a loved one in a motorcycle accident is always a traumatic experience for those le...

Gaetz-McCarthy spat could leave Dems as kingmaker in House

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:39 GMT

By Melanie Zanona, Annie Grayer, Lauren Fox and Manu Raju | CNNWith the clock ticking down toward a government shutdown, Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz approached a Democratic lawmaker on the House floor this week with a surprising pitch.Gaetz, who has been threatening Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s speakership almost daily, explained that his rebellion is motivated by a desire to find new leadership that keeps their word, tells the truth, and adheres to regular order – a message that this Democrat described to CNN as “utterly reasonable.”Gaetz then floated veteran Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma and House GOP Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota as two alternative examples he had in mind, and then attempted to gauge whether this member would be open to supporting an effort to oust McCarthy. The Democrat told CNN there’s been internal discussions about a wide range of potential asks – from power-sharing agreements to policy ideas.“In the last 48 hours, he’s not just talking to Democrats. I’m talk...

Letters: Retail theft | No solution | Betraying immigrants | Term limits | ‘Fake news’ | Swipe fees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:39 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Retail theft ishurting communitiesRe: “Target: Organized thefts spurred closures” (Page B1, Sept. 28).Another outlet (Target) making goods accessible to the Oakland and Pittsburg communities closes. More people lose their jobs.The pandemic created widespread need and has eroded a sense of personal responsibility. Some people feel they have the right to steal. Groups of youth fill their backpacks with items they did not purchase. The damage hurts not just the stores but affects whole communities.James EricksonBrentwoodNew gun laws arenot the solutionRe: “Newsom’s tougher gun laws include a new tax” (Page A1, Sept. 27).While your front-page article seemingly applauds Gov. Newsom’s new law, most of us realize new gun laws are not the solution to rampant, out-of-control crime that continues to remain above pre-pandemic levels. It’s simple: the bad guys could care les...