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Texan celebrates 90th birthday from sky, as nation's oldest U.S. Air Force Academy graduate

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:27:30 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (Nexstar) — Retired Major Paul Lasen has been soaring through the skies for longer than most people have been alive."I wanted to fly. And that's what I've been doing ever since," he said.Starting in 1960, Lasen is still flying even as he enters his 90th year. "When you get up and pull the gear up, and start climbing, the world looks so much better, so much better," he said.As if turning 90 wasn't a milestone enough, his Wednesday birthday encapsulates a lifetime of excellence. In 2017, Lasen flew with the Thunderbirds – even though regulations stipulate that no one over the age of 55 can fly with the renowned air squadron. The Thunderbirds told their family that the only person older than Paul to ever fly with them was Buzz Aldrin.Lasen chuckles, "I was a little bit over the age." Additionally, he received the prestigious Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" award – a U.S. Federal Aviation Administration award given to pilots who have practiced safe flight operations co...

One injured after a stabbing at Ramen Bar in Pittsfield

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:27:30 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) — The Pittsfield Police Department was sent to Thistle & Mirth on West Street for reports of a stabbing Wednesday night. When officers arrived at around 9:40 p.m., they saw evidence of a stabbing but no victim, according to the Pittsfield Police Department. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A short time later, a man arrived at Berkshire Medical Center with a stab wound. He is expected to survive, and authorities are investigating.They believe this was not a random attack, so there is no threat to the public.If anyone has information on the stabbing, contact Detective Losaw at (413) 448-9700, ext. 57. Information can also be given anonymously to the Detective Bureau Tip Line at (413) 448-9706, or by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).

To help eagles, NYS deer hunters can choose non-toxic ammo

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:27:30 GMT

WHITEHALL, N.Y. (CORNELL) — Preparing for firearm hunting season for white-tailed deer, Brian Bird visited a shooting range recently to sight in his rifle—recommended after an off-season and necessary since he’s switching bullets to a type he’s using for the first time in his several decades of hunting. In a shack atop a meadow sloping through woods in Whitehall, New York, on the southeastern edge of the Adirondacks, Bird steadied his Remington Model 700 bolt-action rifle on a rest and aligned the borehole with a square paper target 50 yards away. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Loading his bullet, he peered down his scope and pulled the trigger, then shifted his aim to 100 yards for three more shots, adjusting the scope’s angle slightly each time until satisfied with his accuracy.Brian Bird, a veteran hunter who chairs the New York chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, has switched to non-toxic copper rifle bullets for h...

Which local grocery stores are open & closed today

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:27:30 GMT

Need some last-minute ingredients for your Thanksgiving dinner? The "Today" show rounded up a list of grocery stores and their holiday hours, and there's good news for Southern California.Many of the local supermarket chains are open on Turkey Day, at least for limited hours.Vons, Ralphs, Whole Foods and Sprouts should all be open, especially Thursday morning.However, if you're looking to stock up at Costco, Target or Trader Joe's, you're likely out of luck. They're closed for the holiday.That's unfortunate for anyone looking to purchase what Finance Buzz found to be the cheapest pre-made Thanksgiving meal, which costs $6.25 per person at Target.Interestingly, the most expensive pre-made meal is also unavailable. Costco's meal costs $24.88 per person.

Photos: Bay Area runners race in Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:27:30 GMT

Runners dressed as pumpkin pies and smores lined up at the corner of west Santa Clara Street and North First Street in downtown San Jose early Thursday to race in the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot.Related ArticlesLatest Headlines | Wish Book: Martha’s Kitchen plans big expansion to fill the need for more meals Latest Headlines | ‘I’m committed to Oakland,’ Matt Horn says; post-fire GoFundMe effort launched Latest Headlines | South San Francisco’s hillside sign celebrates its 100th birthday Latest Headlines | Man shot to death in East Bay fast-food parking lot Latest Headlines | When people move out, wildlife moves in: 10 abandoned places reclaimed by nature Among the racers, Mayor Matt Mahan said over 21,000 runners joined him in the 19th annual event, which raises money for local charities.“Whether you’re an elite runner or a casual walker, I hope every...

Bay Area Indigenous leaders to hold 'Black Friday' prayer walk by shellmounds

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:27:30 GMT

(BCN) -- Bay Area Indigenous leaders and community members plan to convene at the intersection of Fourth Street and Hearst Avenue in Berkeley on Friday morning in an expression of support for Palestine, to raise awareness of indigenous ancestors buried at two locations, and to protest further development of the area.The three-mile walk takes place annually the day after Thanksgiving and is referred to as the Shellmound to Shellmound Prayer Walk.The walk begins at the West Berkeley Shellmound, a 5,700-year-old sacred Ohlone burial ground, and goes to the Emeryville Shellmound, another sacred burial ground now covered by the Bay Street Mall. The Ohlone are a tribe of Indigenous Americans native to Northern California and the Bay Area in particular. Construction crew has $5K worth of stolen tools returned after Pleasanton police bust The walk will begin at 10 a.m. and organizers hope to raise awareness to mallgoers on "Black Friday" of the Ohlone shellmounds and to honor ancestors bu...

Oakland police investigating injury shooting south of Lake Merritt

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:27:30 GMT

(KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department was notified of a victim of a gunshot wound who walked into an area hospital early Thursday morning.Investigators responding to the hospital just after 1:30 a.m. determined the shooting had occurred on the 90 block of East 10th Street, south of Lake Merritt and Lake Merritt Boulevard, OPD said. Officers reported to the scene, where evidence of a shooting was located, according to police. Construction crew has $5K worth of stolen tools returned after Pleasanton police bust Police canvassed the area for witnesses and surveillance video. There are currently no suspects in the shooting and the investigation is active, police said.The gunshot victim is listed in stable condition, according to OPD.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department’s Felony Assault Unit at (510)-238-3426.

Coleman has 24 points, No. 12 Texas A&M beats Penn State 89-77 in ESPN Events Invitational

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:27:30 GMT

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Henry Coleman III scored 24 points, Wade Taylor IV had 23 and No. 12 Texas A&M beat Penn State 89-77 in the opening round of the ESPN Events Invitational on Thursday.Tyrece Radford added 14 points for the Aggies (5-0), who lost to the Nittany Lions 76-59 in the first-round of last year’s NCAA Tournament.“We’ve created a culture, a working culture,” said Coleman, who also had six rebounds.Kanye Clary led Penn State (4-1) with 19 points and Puff Johnson added 15.Texas A&M outscored Penn State 56-38 in the paint and 23-7 on second-chance points.“My teams usually don’t get punished in the paint,” Penn State coach Mike Rhoades said. “It’s something we have to get better at.”Penn State got within three several times during the second half and trailed 75-70 when Taylor hit a long-range 3 and Coleman had an inside basket to put A&M up 80-70 with three minutes to play.“We didn’t get enough stops,” Rhoades said. “We didn’t...

No. 3 Colorado holds off Cincinnati 77-60 to open Paradise Jam tournament

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:27:30 GMT

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Colorado coach JR Payne was hoping her team would be challenged in its first game in five days.Payne got what she wished for Thursday when the third-ranked Buffaloes opened the Paradise Jam tournament by fending off Cincinnati 77-60.Tameiya Sadler scored 15 points, Kindyll Wetta added 14 and Aaronette Vonleh had 13 for Colorado (5-0), which shot a season-best 53.3% from the field (32 of 60) and went 8 for 8 on free throws.“I thought we played great for 30 minutes,” said Payne, who is in her eighth season coaching the Buffaloes. “Those final 10 minutes weren’t great, though. … We got a little stagnant, and weren’t moving the ball like we wanted to. But we won against a really good team, and were able to execute some things, knock some of the rust off.“We’ve been talking about this game for days, and sometimes that can get a little heavy, a little tiring. We were ready to play the game and move on.”Jillian Hayes had 17 points and Mya Jackson adde...

Protesters take to the street in Dublin after knife attack that injured 3 children, one seriously

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:27:30 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Protests broke out in central Dublin on Thursday evening after Irish police said a 5-year-old girl was receiving emergency medical treatment following an attack that involved a knife. A woman and two other children were injured.Irish police said they weren’t treating the case as terror-related, and that a man in his 50s, who was also hospitalized with serious injuries, is a “person of interest.”Police said they have a “definite line of inquiry” and that they weren’t looking for anyone else in connection with the violence outside a school in the heart of Dublin soon after 1:30 p.m.In the early evening, protesters fired flares and fireworks at the police cordon in Dublin around the scene of the incident. Police armed with shields fended off violent demonstrators attempting to kick and punch them. Many of those attacking the police had their faces covered.A number of police vehicles and a tram were damaged during the disorder in the city center. A bus and car ...