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Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus is back!

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:10:14 GMT

CHICAGO — It's a show that many generations of Chicagoans got to see as children, and now it's making a comeback with a whole new look in 2023. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is back after a six-year hiatus that began in 17 as the company is rolling out a new show to appeal to the next generation of fans. There are no animals this time with the circus featuring a number of different acts as part of the presentation that will have a stop at Rosemont's Allstate Arena November 3-5. Before this show rolls back into Chicagoland, Dean Richards made a trip to Palmetto, Florida to check out the rehearsals for this new "high-tech" show at the headquarters of Feld Entertainment.He spoke with that company's COO Juliette Feld Grossman about what spectators can expect to see out of this new look Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus as they hit the road after six years. You can see Dean's segment on the upcoming show from October 17's WGN Morning News in the video above.Ge...

Community-focused pickleball facility opening in Ballston

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:10:14 GMT

BALLSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As pickleball gains momentum in the Capital Region, another facility is working to open its doors. Legacy Pickleball Club will be located at 4 McCrea Hill Road in Ballston. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Originally planned to be located in Malta across from the Malta Drive-In, General Manager Michael Xirinachs said they were waiting a long time for some utilities to be put in and they couldn't wait any longer. They then found the building on McCrea Hill Road through their construction partner.The facility has high ceilings and is on four acres, meaning Legacy could expand to have more courts, said Xirinachs. The club will have eight indoor courts and 15 to 20 courts could be built outside the main building, with some being outside and some in another smaller indoor facility. Starbucks in downtown Saratoga Springs to reopen In addition to the courts, Legacy Pickleball Club will have a pro shop and a...

Spa City shopping for insurance provider

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:10:14 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - While Saratoga Springs deals with the potential loss of their insurance provider, Mayor Ron Kim cleared up confusion about which coverage would actually be dropped. “Social media is now saying we're not covered," he said. "That is simply not true.” Saratoga Springs has a new Code Blue shelter location “We have insurance for both liability and our health care insurance for our employees. We have that and we will have a new company for a liability policy within the next week or so,” Kim went on to say.Travelers insurance company sent a letter of nonrenewal to the city in September, saying in part: "The City of Saratoga Springs' approach to risk and safety management creates an unacceptable increase in the hazards contemplated by the city. Therefore, we are nonrenewing your policy effective 01/01/2024." Fright Fest 2023 at Great Escape “We are going through the process with our broker to talk to alternative insurance companies,” Kim said. He s...

10-year-old killed, 4 others seriously hurt after Washington County crash

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:10:14 GMT

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Mo. -  A 10-year-old girl is dead, and a man and three other children were hurt in a crash in Washington County.Police say the driver lost control in a curve on Highway 21 near Furnace Creek Road Monday morning and hit a tree. The children, ages six, seven, and eight, were airlifted to a nearby St. Louis hospital with serious injuries. DoorDash driver caught on doorbell camera swiping delivery The 36-year-old driver is also in the hospital with serious injuries.

Man pleads guilty to 2021 Central West End double murder

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:10:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis man pleads guilty to a double murder in the Central West End.A man and his seven-year-old daughter were killed. They were in a parked car on Laclede Avenue in January 2021. 30-year-old Javonn Nettles pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. He was sentenced to ten years in prison. Pickleball noise level exceeds ordinance; country club remains unable to play Nettles was originally charged with first-degree murder, but his trial was canceled twice because former prosecutor Kim Gardner's office was not ready. New Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore says the current plea deal is not perfect, but it holds Nettles accountable for the murders.An accomplice, André Anderson, is still awaiting trial in the case. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Are 3D mammograms better than standard imaging? A diverse study aims to find out

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:10:14 GMT

Are 3D mammograms better than standard 2D imaging for catching advanced cancers?A clinical trial is recruiting thousands of volunteers — including a large number of Black women who face disparities in breast cancer death rates — to try to find out.People like Carole Stovall, a psychologist in Washington, D.C., have signed up for the study to help answer the question.“We all need a mammogram anyway, so why not do it with a study that allows the scientists to understand more and move closer to finding better treatments and ways of maybe even preventing it?” Stovall said.The underrepresentation of women and minorities in research is a long-simmering issue affecting health problems including Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and COVID-19. Trials without diversity lead to gaps in understanding of how new treatments work for all people.“Until we get more Black women into clinical trials, we can’t change the science. And we need better science for Black bodies,” said Ricki Fairley, a breast canc...

Jack in the Box employee stabbed by transient in Winnetka: LAPD

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:10:14 GMT

A Jack in the Box employee was stabbed by a transient while taking a break outside the fast-food restaurant in Winnetka Tuesday morning, police said. Officers responded to the incident reported in the 6800 block of De Soto Avenue just before 2:15 a.m., a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson said. Investigators believe two Jack in the Box employees were taking a break just outside the business when the suspect approached. Police investigate a stabbing at a Winnetka Jack in the Box on Oct. 17, 2023. (KeyNews.TV)Apparently, the suspect wanted to go inside the restaurant but was denied entry by the employees. That's when investigators say the suspect got angry, pulled out a knife and stabbed one of the employees before fleeing the scene. The unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital where police initially indicated the employee had died. Officials later stated in an update that the victim suffered stab wounds and was released from the hospital. Police search for missing...

Car crashes into Lakewood tree, killing driver and injuring passenger

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:10:14 GMT

A man is dead and his female passenger hospitalized after their vehicle crashed into a tree in Lakewood Monday night.The crash at about 7:20 p.m. occurred on Carson Street east of Clubhouse Drive, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.At that location, which is near Lakewood Golf Course, a white sedan crashed head-on into a tree, footage from the scene showed.When deputies arrived, the driver, a man, was dead at the scene. The passenger, a woman, was taken to a nearby hospital. Her condition is unknown.No other injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing. It is unknown if speed or alcohol were factors, according to the LASD.Nancy Fontan contributed to this report.

Giggs and Starlets

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:10:14 GMT

Giggs and Starlets: UK rapper Giggs has released new single “Starlets,” a collaboration with US rapper Dave East, as well as a corresponding video.“Shot on location in Harlem, the new visual is directed by Street Heat and stars both Giggs and Dave East,” reads the press release. “‘Starlets’ follows his previously released single ‘Mandem’ featuring Diddy, and both tracks are found on the recent album, Zero Tolerance .”Giggs is part of the ever-blossoming UK rap/grime scene that also game us the likes of Stormzy and Donae’o, and Zero Tolerance is an astounding piece of work.“Zero Tolerance showcases Giggs’ increasingly global outlook and, in addition to Dave East and Diddy, features an array of artists from both sides of the Atlantic, including; Popcaan, Jadakiss, 21 Savage, Potter Payper, Tiny Boost, Dave and others,” reads the release. “Zero Tolerance arrived in August, 15 years after Giggs’ la...

Buying Guide: Full-Spectrum CBD Oil

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:10:14 GMT

 Buying full-spectrum CBD can be easy, if you know where to start. There are a wide variety of full-spectrum CBD oils on the market today, but not all of them are made with the same high-quality. If you are looking for a great place to start shopping for high-quality CBD products, the best place to look is at third-party lab test results. What Is CBD? CBD, also called cannabidiol, is one of many compounds found naturally in hemp and cannabis plants. These compounds are called cannabinoids.Cannabidiol is a major cannabinoid that is found plentifully. CBD is a non-psychoactive compound that does not cause intoxicating effects. But it does have effects on the brain and body. Many people turn to CBD for its wide variety of potentially therapeutic properties.What is Full-Spectrum CBD?Full-spectrum CBD refers to any product that contains the ‘full-spectrum’ of compounds in hemp flower. This includes terpenes, flavonoids, and rare cannabinoids, including THC.Although full-spectrum CBD prod...