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‘We’ve waited for 35 years,’ says dad of St. Paul homicide victim as $10K award announced in cold case

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:11 GMT

It’s been 35 years since Cheryl Prokop was killed in her St. Paul residence and now an anonymous donor is offering a $10,000 reward.The 4-year-old daughter of Prokop, 23, found her body and went to the apartment’s caretaker to report her death.Cheryl Prokop (Courtesy of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension)“We’ve waited for 35 years to understand why Cheryl was killed and who did it,” said her father, Dick Prokop, in a Friday statement. “Nothing can bring her back, but maybe this reward will help lead to some answers. If you know what happened, please report what you know.”The reward is for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people who killed Prokop.Someone entered her residence at Vista Village Townhomes on Kansas Avenue near Concord Street on St. Paul’s West Side and strangled her overnight on Dec. 2, 1988. Later that morning, Prokop’s daughter found her body.“Despite decades of forensic and investigati...

Death Cab for Cutie to perform in Albany

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:11 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The MVP Arena announced they will be hosting a performance by indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie. The show is scheduled for May 3, 2024 at 7 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Death Cab for Cutie has released 10 studio albums across their multi-decade career, their latest release being 2022's "Asphalt Meadows". The band will be performing alongside The Postal Service, which features Death Cab for Cutie singer Ben Gibbard. The tour will commemorate the 20th anniversary of The Postal Service's only album "Give Up", as well as Death Cab's fourth album "Transatlanticism". The show will be opened by indie rock group Slow Pulp. Heavy metal band Judas Priest to perform at MVP Arena MVP Arena is located at 51 South Pearl Street in Albany. You can buy Death Cab for Cutie tickets online through the Ticketmaster website when they go on sale to the public on December 8 at 10 a.m.

Cheshire Fire Department donates ice rink

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:11 GMT

CHESHIRE, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Hoosac Hose Company (Cheshire Fire Department) donated an ice rink to the town of Cheshire for visitors and residents to use during the winter. According to the fire department, the rink is at the Cheshire Community House and will be ready for use within the next few weeks. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! As of noon Friday, outdoor ice skating with also return at the Empire State Plaza. For those who don't own a pair of skates, rentals are available for $5. Skate sizes range from child size 8 to adult size 15. Renters must have a photo ID. There will also be 25¢ locker rentals in the glass pavilion adjacent to the rink.

Rock bands Styx and Foreigner performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater next summer

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Classic Rockers Styx and Foreigner announced they are continuing their two-year farewell tour, co-headlining 'Renegades & Juke Box Heroes' next summer. The Hollywood Casino Amphitheater is hosting one of the 36 shows on Tuesday, June 18. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, December 8, at 10:00 a.m.Styx is widely recognized for their albums from the mid-1970s and early-1990s. Also forming in 1976, half of the Foreign's members are from the United States and the other half from England. Renegades & Juke Box Heroes Tour ScheduleTues., 6/11, Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel ArenaWed., 6/12, Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music CenterFri., 6/14, Toronto, ONT. Budweiser StageSat., 6/15, Clarkston, MI Pine Knob Music Theatre Tues., 6/18, Maryland Heights, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Wed., 6/19 Rogers, AR Walmart AMPFri., 6/21, Dallas, TX Dos Equis Pavilion Sat., 6/22, Woodlands, TX The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Tues., 6/25, Denver, CO Ball Arena Wed., 6/26, West Valley...

'You got me' St. Louis burglar admits guilt after wearing same outfit in photos

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man was caught on camera wearing the same clothes he had on during a burglary, and upon seeing the photos, the suspect reportedly admitted, 'you got me.'According to a probable cause statement by the police, around 3 a.m. on November 15, a business in the 1000 block of Locust Street was broken into. At first, the business owner dismissed it as a false alarm. However, upon later reviewing the surveillance footage, an intruder was identified. Victim beaten, forced into labor in St. Charles County for months; three charged The intruder was identified as 19-year-old Joseph Ahmad Davis of St. Louis. Images of Davis were handed out throughout the police department. After speaking with county police, who had taken pictures of the defendant during a field interview, another police officer was able to identify him. Davis was wearing the same clothing as during the burglary.When the defendant was questioned about the resemblance in the pictures, he reportedly stated,...

Person found dead in Commerce City a “likely homicide,” police say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:11 GMT

A person Commerce City police found dead under suspicious circumstances died of a “likely homicide,” the Commerce City Police Department said in a tweet.The person was found in a residence in the 7300 block of Oneida Drive about 1:30 p.m. Thursday.Police originally reported the death in a 2:30 p.m. tweet, then a few hours later reported they believed the death was likely a homicide.Anyone with information can call the Commerce City police tip line at 303-289-3626.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Longmont foster mother sentenced to 40 years in fatal child abuse case Crime and Public Safety | Lucille Ruibal Rivera, health care leader and Chicana artist, was victim in Northglenn murder-suicide Crime and Public Safety | Suspect connected to Centennial shooting death arrested in Wyoming Crime and Public Safety | Man killed in overnight Brighton shooting; suspect arrested Crime and Public Safety | ...

How much will it cost to power your Christmas lights? Here's the formula

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:11 GMT

The holiday season is here.Whether you're adorning your tree in a simple strand of lights or wrapping your home with enough lights to make Clark Griswold jealous, the type of bulbs you select could have a big impact on your electric bill. A recent survey found that on average, Americans will spend about $384 on outdoor holiday light decorations. That does not, however, include the cost of the electricity used to light them. Before you purchase your lights, there's a relatively easy way to determine how much your electric bill will go up due to your light display. These are the ‘best’ Christmas light displays in California First, you'll want to find the wattage of the strand of lights. This is usually printed on the box or listed in the specifications section if you're buying holiday lights online. Then, follow this formula:Multiply the wattage by the hours per day the lights will be on, then divide by 1,000 to find kilowatt hours, or kWh per dayMultiply the kWh per day by your co...

EV startup demos 100-mile range on 5-minute charge

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:11 GMT

One of the biggest downsides to owning an electric vehicle is the time it takes to charge it up, especially when you compare the process to filling up with gas.It's a big reason why many people just aren't interested in the hassle of having an EV.Now, one startup says they can change that with new battery technology they call XFC, or extreme fast charging. We're talking 100 miles of range in just 5 minutes.The Israeli startup is called StoreDot, and recently they were showing off their charging tech in a demo at Polestar Day in Santa Monica."The breakthrough is to replace some of the materials inside the battery in order to enable this extreme fast charging. Because with traditional chemistries of lithium ion, you cannot charge at these rates," explained Doron Myersdorf, CEO and co-founder of StoreDot.The big difference: they replace the graphite in their batteries with silicon, which allows them to absorb the energy faster than ever. It's this different battery chemistry that makes...

Man fatally stabbed in Oakland; suspect later arrested

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:11 GMT

OAKLAND — A 52-year-old man was stabbed to death Thursday night in East Oakland and a suspect was later arrested, authorities said.The name of the man killed was not immediately released. Police said he was an Oakland resident.The stabbing happened about 6:40 p.m. Thursday in the 2600 block of 74th Avenue. Police have not yet said if the stabbing happened outside or in a residence.Authorities said the victim was able to get his own transportation to a hospital in another city, where he died shortly after 7 p.m.A man was later arrested for the killing, police said. His name was not immediately released.Investigators have not yet said if the victim and suspect knew each other or what may have motivated the stabbing.The death is the 116th homicide investigated by Oakland police this year. Last year at this time police had investigated 112 homicides in the city.This is a developing report. Check back for updates.

Pac-12 recruiting: Tough times for Oregon State, impact of Kelly’s return, Colorado’s defections and more

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:11 GMT

The Hotline is delighted to provide Pac-12 fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the Seattle-based national recruiting editor for 247Sports. He submitted the following report on Nov. 30 …December (dates) to rememberThe NCAA’s recruiting dead period ended at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday — for the next 17 days, the contact period is in effect.That means college coaches can not only visit high schools and attend games but also start taking in-home visits. More importantly, they can snap pictures with recruits in front of their Christmas trees and lock up their 2024 recruiting classes.In reality, coaches are more likely to be looking at prospects in the 2025 and 2026 classes — and potentially 2027, too. So much of the heavy lifting for ’24 is already done.The next three weekends will be open for official visits. The dead period returns on Dec. 18 and runs through Jan. 11.OSU’s uncertain landscapeOregon ...