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Oregon man boobytrapped house with rolling hot tub, rigged wheelchair that fired shotgun at FBI technician, officials say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:07:40 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – An Oregon man was found guilty of several crimes after an FBI bomb technician was injured by a boobytrap the man had placed inside his former home.In Sept. 2018, FBI agents and officers with the Oregon State Police went to a home formerly owned by Gregory Lee Rodvelt, 71, who had previously lost the house in a lawsuit. Rodvelt, apparently unhappy with the decision, had set several boobytraps throughout the property after learning it would be sold off, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Oregon.Upon arrival, officials said Rodvelt had set multiple boobytraps, including spike strips on the road, and steel animal traps on the gate and under the hood of a minivan. They said they also found that the gate was rigged so that when opened, a hot tub — which had been placed on its side — would roll toward the person who had opened the gate. Non-custodial mother arrested in Malheur County, OR after late-night Amber Alert In the house's garage, the technicians s...

When will Chick-fil-A's peach milkshake return?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:07:40 GMT

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) -- Summertime is here and two peachy menu items are returning to Chick-fil-A's menu.The Peach Milkshake will make its return to menus from June 12 through Aug. 26. "Its arrival signifies the beginning of summer at Chick-fil-A, and this year, the excitement from our fans has inspired us to expand our peach offerings," said Leslie Neslage, director of menu and packaging at Chick-fil-A.Peach Milkshake and White Peach Sunjoy (Source: Chick-fil-A)Along with the milkshake, the White Peach Sunjoy, first introduced in 2018, is also returning. "Introducing the White Peach Sunjoy and several other refreshing variations, we are excited to witness the peachy choices our guests will make all summer long," said Neslage. The White Peach Sunjoy is a combination of Chick-fil-A’s Sunjoy® beverage that blends the chain's Lemonade and Sweetened Iced Tea with white peach flavors. The white peach flavor can also be tried with Lemonade, Frosted Lemonade and Iced Tea.The limit...

Dean's Weekender: Kevin Hart, 'The October Storm' and more

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:07:40 GMT

Check out Dean's Weekender for a variety of events coming to the Chicagoland area this weekend.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Police investigate fatal Orange County crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:07:40 GMT

GREENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are investigating a fatal crash in the Town of Greenville that happened on Thursday around 7:30 p.m. Nemesio Barrera Tello, 78, was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to State Police, a preliminary investigation found a 2009 Toyota Camry was driving southbound on Mountain Road and failed to stop at a flashing red light. As it continued through the intersection, it was struck by a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado driving eastbound on State Route 6. Police say Barrera Tello was a passenger of the Camry. She was unconscious at the scene and was pronounced dead after being taken to Bon Secours Hospital. Guilderland man arrested on child pornography charges Police say two other passengers were in the car, one was entrapped. They both were taken to Garnet Medical Center where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of...

Former Jethro Tull guitarist coming to Hudson Falls

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:07:40 GMT

HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Martin Barre, the former guitarist for Jethro Tull, is set to bring his "A Brief History of Tull" performance to The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls. The concert is set for June 23 at 8 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Barre will be celebrating 50 years of Jethro Tull will a special visual presentation along with their music. The band is best known for the songs “Aqualung,” “Locomotive Breath,” and "Thick as a Brick."Barre's band includes Dan Crisp on lead vocals, Alan Thomson on bass, and Darby Todd on drums. In addition to Jethro Tull, Barre has worked with Paul McCartney and Phil Collins, and has shared the stage with Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin. Rock band Jethro Tull coming to the Palace Theatre Jethro Tull, led by Ian Anderson, is also set to perform at the Palace Theatre in Albany in November. You can buy tickets for the Martin Barre event on The Strand...

Guilderland man arrested on child pornography charges

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:07:40 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Guilderland man was arrested on Wednesday and is charged with possessing child pornography, according to New York State Police. Devan Zelezniak, 35, is charged with possessing a sexual performance by a child. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Troopers say Zelezniak is accused of possessing images consistent with child sexual exploitation. Police investigation stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Police arrested Zelezniak at his home and took him to Latham State Police quarters for processing. He was arraigned at the Guilderland Town Court and was released on his own recognizance.

Emerson to announce new headquarters site in Clayton

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:07:40 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. -- Emerson will be announcing a new corporate headquarters Friday at 11 a.m. CEO Lal Karsanbhai and Clayton Mayor Michelle Harris will be sharing the news from the lobby of the new Forsythe Point building located near Shaw park.Emerson will be leasing the top three floors of the 14-story building and portions of two other floors. They are set to open in mid- to late 2024.  Emerson included news that they have chosen to remain in St. Louis in their report on first quarter earnings. Nearly 1,300 people work at the Emerson headquarters on West Florissant. St. Louis County town tows cars from driveways with expired tags They announced plans to sell the headquarters in Ferguson last fall. An Emerson spokesperson told FOX 2 in October that the company was considering the St. Louis area in its search for a new headquarters.Construction of the Forsythe Point building wrapped up in May. The open floor plans feature column free design and 14-foot ceilings wi...

Bizarre crime: Woman steals car, drives wrong on Hwy 141

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:07:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A bizarre crime call was made in Jefferson County last night. It ended in a crash on Highway 141 and Romaine Creek Road. Police say a woman began yelling, and another woman stopped her car to confront her. The woman yelled, then stole the car and drove the wrong way down Highway 141. She crashed into another vehicle, and nearly hit a Jefferson County Deputy. The woman bit one deputy as she was being arrested. She was taken to the hospital for a mental evaluation.

Laura Simon: From high school visit to FOX 2 anchor

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:07:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Laura Simon is a FOX 2 reporter and weekend newscast anchor. A high school visit to a university started her journey in journalism. She worked for years in smaller cities before coming back home to St. Louis."It was such a truly serendipitous thing for this to all pan out right here in St. Louis, because this is where I wanted to end up," said Simon. "I just felt very thankful that I was offered a job here it is everything I envision and more."“So here at Fox 2, I'm the weekend morning anchor and I cover general assignment reporting Monday through Wednesday on our weekday morning show and the medical minute reporter, which I'm really excited about. I’ve always been passionate about health and fitness and wellness," said Simon.Getting the sparkSimon's career in journalism was sparked by a college visit in high school. She went to Ball State University and was able to see for herself how journalism school and a college newscast worked. "In my junior year of high school, ...

France hails ‘hero with a backpack’ who intervened in knife attack on very young children

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:07:40 GMT

By JOHN LEICESTER (Associated Press)LE PECQ, France (AP) — The attacker slashed at the 24-year-old man with the knife that he used to savagely stab one young child after another. But rather than run, Henri held his ground — using a weighty backpack he was carrying to swing at the assailant and fend off his blade.French media hailed Henri as “the hero with a backpack” Friday after he was shown in a video grappling with the assailant and charging after him during the knife attack that critically wounded four children between the ages of 22 months and 3 years old, and also injured two adults.Henri had a heavy backpack on his back and was holding another in his hand when the attacker slashed at him. Even after being slashed at, Henri still continued to harass the attacker by pursuing him inside a playground — where the man repeatedly stabbed a child in a stroller — and then out of the park again, carrying his backpacks all the while. He appeared to hu...