Month: August 2022

The Siller 37S helicopter submerges the tube to fill it with water to fight the McKinney Fire. [Inciweb photo] For the first time since the McKinney fire began on July 29, fire managers reported no growth overnight. The fire, which was burning about six miles northwest of Yreka and about six miles south of the Oregon border, was listed at 60,379 acres Tuesday, with 55 percent containment. “After 11 days of hard work, firefighters have built an initial line around the entire 80-mile perimeter of the fire,” declared a Tuesday update on Inciweb, the federal fire information website. “The next…

BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Multiple fire agencies are working a new fire Tuesday night burning northeast of Pocatello. It’s called the Ross Fork fire. According to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game fire map, it was first reported at 5:47 p.m. It’s burning on the Fort Hall reservation. The National Weather Service Pocatello said on its Twitter page that the fire was classified at 50 acres. Our Linda Larsen was on scene and at this time it does not appear that any structures or buildings are threatened. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. BE PART OF…

Chris Sale’s nightmare of a year has taken another strange turn. After missing the first half with a stress fracture in his rib cage suffered during an offseason workout, and after getting hit on the hand by a line drive and suffering a broken pinky as as a result, Sale is now officially out for the year following the breakup. his right wrist in a bicycle accident. In all, Sale made just two starts and pitched 5.2 innings in 2022 The Red Sox announced the latest injury Tuesday morning, saying the accident occurred Saturday and that Sale underwent successful surgery…

Chewy launches CarePlus pet insurance Online retailer Chewy expanded into pet health insurance with CarePlus, which is available in 31 states and is expected to roll out nationwide by the end of the year. CarePlus benefits, the company reported, “include 24/7 access to Chewy’s industry-leading customer service team for those seeking insurance education , the ability to instantly connect with licensed veterinarians through Chewy’s award-winning telehealth service, connect with a veterinarian. , and 100% of covered costs for eligible purchases of prescription drugs, supplements and food of Veterinary Diet at Chewy.com”. CarePlus preventive care plans start at $20 per month….

BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale broke his right wrist in a bicycle accident over the weekend and will miss the rest of the season, the team said Tuesday, the latest setbacks during three years of injuries for the Bostonians. ace Sale had surgery Monday and is expected to be ready for the start of spring training next year. “You couldn’t make it up,” Red Sox baseball chief Chaim Bloom said Tuesday. “It stinks. It’s really unfortunate. We’re relieved it wasn’t worse, obviously. I’m glad this wasn’t worse. But it’s been unlucky for him and obviously for us.”…

Yaser Said avoided arrest for more than 12 years August 9, 2022 3:57 p.m Posted: August 9, 2022 3:57 p.m DALLAS (AP) – A suburban Dallas man who eluded arrest for more than 12 years after being accused of shooting his two teenage daughters in 2008 has been convicted in their deaths. Jurors on Tuesday found Yaser Said, 65, guilty of capital murder in the deaths of Amina Said, 18, and Sarah Said, 17. He will receive an automatic life sentence. Prosecutor Lauren Black said Said was “obsessed with possession and control”. The sisters were found shot to death in…

By Justina Latimer Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — A man was taken to the hospital after entering a Madison church, allegedly starting a fire and jumping out a window. “It’s sad…” said Pastor Sergio Arce of Madison First Baptist Church. Pastor Arce says he left his church last Thursday shortly before 5 p.m. Soon after, he heard someone enter the church. Dashcam footage shows a man ringing the doorbell and then breaking a window to gain entry. “This individual did not steal anything. He did not take anything,” said Pastor Arce. When police arrived, the…