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Anthony Edwards agrees to five year, max rookie extension with Timberwolves

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:14:01 GMT

Anthony Edwards has agreed to a five-year, max-extension with the Timberwolves that could keep the star guard in Minnesota through the 2027-28 campaign, a source confirmed.The deal can become official as soon as July 6.There are no options — team or player — included in the deal, which will pay Edwards $217 million at minimum throughout the duration of the contract, and could reach as high as $260 over the next five years if Edwards makes an All-NBA team this next season.Edwards is the fourth player from his draft class to agree to the max rookie deal, joining Memphis’ Desmond Bane, Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball and Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton.Minnesota has one more extension to agree to this offseason, as it hopes to ink Jaden McDaniels to a long-term contract.

Troy man charged with sexual assault of a minor

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:14:01 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Troy man has been arrested following an investigation into the sexual assault of a minor, according to police. Perry Ransford, 74, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The investigation leading to the arrest took place over the last several months, yielding that Ransford allegedly engaged in sexual acts with a 13-year-old victim back in February. The original incident reportedly occurred in Ransford's 6th Avenue apartment in Troy. Police say that the victim was a visitor to Ransford's residence, but the two did not have an existing relationship. The investigation resulted in an indictment by the Rensselaer County Court, and Ransford now faces the following charges:ChargesFirst-degree rapeSecond-degree rapeFirst-degree sexual abuse Aggravated sexual abuse Endangering the welfare of a child Troy police investigating homicide If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual as...

UAlbany men's basketball building winning relationships

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:14:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The University at Albany men's basketball team has been putting in summer work with some of the old, and new faces to the team. One of the area's they've been working on other than team chemistry on the floor is developing relationships off the court - an area that head coach Dwayne Killings believes last season wasn't the strong point of his team. Building those bonds early has brought some optimism about what can be expected from the Great Danes in 2023. "I didn't think we had the kind of deep relationships we needed to be a really strong team last year," said Killings. "So, we're spending time off the court, we've done some things already, we'll have what we call mentality meetings on Sunday's or culture meeting's to talk about things that are most important to us, relationships, discipline, commitment, energy, trust, selflessness, toughness those things are really important to our program, but I think we need to define them and really understand them and...

Florissant man arrested after 9 shot at a Wichita nightclub

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:14:01 GMT

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Wichita Police Department has arrested a 31-year-old man from Florissant, Missouri, in connection to the shooting at an Old Town nightclub early Sunday morning.Police say the Missouri man is being held on two counts of aggravated battery. However, there were nine shooting victims from the incident at City Nightz in the 200 block of N. Washington. Two other victims were injured from being trampled in the chaos.The WPD says the shooting injuries range from minor to critical, but all victims are expected to survive. The shooting victims are seven men and two women:22-year-old man26-year-old man24-year-old woman34-year-old man22-year-old woman29-year-old man24-year-old man25-year-old man25-year-old manSome victims did not stay at the crime scene, but they showed up later at hospitals. A couple of them waited until Sunday afternoon to get treatment.Officers responded to the shooting at the club just before 1 a.m. Sunday.During a news briefing just before 4 a.m....

PHOTOS: Cherry Creek Arts Festival showcases artists from around the world

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:14:01 GMT

The annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival showcases more than 250 juried artists from around the world during the Fourth of July holiday weekend in Denver’s Cherry Creek North neighborhood. This year’s festival featured 255 artist exhibitors selected by the 2023 jury from over 1,800 artist applicants.Artists included 20 award winners returning from the 2022 show and 5 emerging artists. In addition to the art, the event featured live music, a “Creation Station” for kids to create and experience art as well as food vendors. The Festival is located in the Cherry Creek North neighborhood situated on 2nd Avenue from Clayton to Adams Street, and between 2nd and 3rd Avenues from Detroit to Adams Street.

Tubing, other recreation restrictions lifted on Clear Creek in Jefferson County

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:14:01 GMT

Just in time for the Fourth of July holiday, Jefferson County officials on Monday lifted restrictions that previously limited recreational water activities on Clear Creek due to safety concerns.Activities previously prohibited by order, including all single-chambered, air-inflated devices such as belly boats, inner tubes and single-chambered rafts, as well as “body-surfers” and swimming, are now welcome back on the waterway.According to a news release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, water flow has decreased from the creek’s peak, but all users are encouraged to be cautious when recreating on the waterway.The restriction order, issued on June 1, extended from Jefferson County’s western border at Colorado 119 through the limits of Golden to Vanover Park. The order limited recreational water activities due to high and fast water flows.Clear Creek’s water temperature, blasted and undercut rocks, obstructions and other factors still present many risks ...

Spring Creek fire containment rises but worsening weather conditions could spell trouble

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:14:01 GMT

The Spring Creek fire, burning southwest of Parachute, grew by just seven acres overnight Sunday and is up to 37% containment, but challenges keeping the blaze at bay loom.According to an update Monday from fire officials, the Spring Creek fire was measured at 2,932 acres as 539 firefighters continue to fight it. That is up from 2,925 acres and 25% containment on Sunday.But fire officials anticipate potential challenges on Tuesday, when fire weather conditions are expected to worsen, including high temperatures, low humidity and strong winds. Wind gusts could reach 40 mph that day, bringing the most critical fire weather conditions to the area since June 26, when the fire grew rapidly, fire officials said.Related ArticlesColorado News | Colorado wildfires: Spring Creek fire growth slows as firefighters brace for worsening conditions Colorado News | Spring Creek fire near Parachute sees “significant growth” amid hot, dry conditions Due to t...

Boy, 6, falls from zipline in Mexico

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:14:01 GMT

Video captured the terrifying moment when a 6-year-old boy plunged from a zipline in Monterrey, Mexico.The incident happened on Sunday at Parque Amazonia in the Mexican state of Nuevo León.Family members say the boy’s harness snapped as he was crossing the zipline with his father. He fell nearly 40 feet into an artificial pool. Family members say the boy’s harness snapped as he was crossing the zipline with his father on July 2, 2023. (J Cesar Sauceda/TMX)Tourists jumped into the water to save him, the family said.The boy’s brother, J Cesar Sauceda, told Fox News Digital that his family is filing a lawsuit against the zipline operator and the park, accusing them of poor training and for not handling the situation better.The family says the boy suffered minor injuries and was “psychologically damaged” by the incident.

Man shot to death near Palmdale intersection

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:14:01 GMT

An investigation is underway after a man was shot to death in Palmdale early Monday morning.The attack was reported about 4:45 a.m., when deputies responded to the intersection of 75th Street and Avenue Q, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a news release. Authorities initially indicated the shooting occurred at Avenue W, but later clarified it was Avenue Q.There, they found an adult man who'd been shot at least one time. He was declared dead at the scene.The man's name and age have not yet been released, nor has any information about the shooter or shooters.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org. 

Police investigating after shooting in Westlake leaves 1 person dead

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:14:01 GMT

Police are investigating after a short pursuit and a shooting led to at least one person being killed in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles Sunday night.  Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the area of 8th and Park View streets around 9:40 p.m. on reports of a shooting, LAPD told KTLA.  At the scene, police found a gunshot victim, later identified as 25-years-old Miguel Velasquez. He was declared dead at the scene.According to police, Velasquez had been standing on a sidewalk in the area when two men approached, a verbal argument began and one of the men pulled out a gun and shot him in the chest.The two men then fled on scooters, police said, adding that they believe the attack was gang-related.Police also said that a short pursuit was initiated, lasting all of a minute. It is unclear where the chase started and how it ended, though officers did say that the suspect was not at the scene of the shooting. LAPD on the scene of a shooting inves...