Nichelle Nichols, Lieutenant Uhura in ‘Star Trek’, has died at the age of 89
Nichelle Nichols, who rose to fame as communications officer Lt. Uhura in the original “Star Trek” television series, has died at the age of 89. Nichols died Saturday in Silver City, New Mexico, his son Kyle Johnson said. “Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. Her light, however, like the ancient galaxies now seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn and inspire us,” Johnson wrote on his official Facebook page on Sunday. “His was a life well lived and a model for us all.” His role…
Read More »FOX19 NOW wins Emmys in breaking news, sports and prestige journalism
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WXIX) – FOX19 NOW won three Emmy Awards at the annual Ohio Valley National Regional Emmy Awards Saturday night. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences honors those in the arts and sciences of television. Fox19 was honored in breaking news, sports and prestige journalism. Lauren Minor won the Breaking/Spot News Award for her breaking news coverage of the western Kentucky tornadoes. Four tornadoes touched down in December 2021 in the commonwealth, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. Thirteen tornadoes were recorded in six states. Beshear stated that “probably over 100” people died as a result. One of…
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‘Star Trek’ Breakthrough Actor Nichelle Nichols Dies at 89
Nichelle Nichols, the groundbreaking actor who played Lt. Nyota Uhura on the original “Star Trek” series, has died. She was 89 years old. Nichols’ death was confirmed Sunday by his son, Kyle Johnson, on his website. Johnson said her mother died of natural causes. “Their light, however, like the ancient galaxies now seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from and inspire,” Johnson said in a statement posted on the website. Johnson said his mother’s life was “well lived and a role model for” everyone. He asked for privacy for the family….
Read More »EDITORIAL: Biden is breaking records and making history at the border
OPINION: President Biden is breaking records and making history on the southern border. But this is not good. During this fiscal year, federal authorities encountered more than 1,746,119 undocumented migrants, a record for any fiscal year since 1960, according to reports from the Personalized Border Patrol. To make matters worse, more than half a million migrants who crossed the US border illegally this fiscal year have successfully evaded authorities, according to a new report released by the Department of Homeland Security. The department said there has been a monthly average of about 55,000 “runaways” (illegal immigrants who are detected by…
Read More »Nichelle Nichols, Lieutenant Uhura in ‘Star Trek’, has died at the age of 89
Nichelle Nichols, who rose to fame as communications officer Lt. Uhura in the original “Star Trek” television series, has died at the age of 89. Nichols died Saturday in Silver City, New Mexico, his son Kyle Johnson said. “Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. Her light, however, like the ancient galaxies now seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn and inspire us,” Johnson wrote on his official Facebook page on Sunday. “His was a life well lived and a model for us all.” His role…
Read More »West Haven man swings ax in road rage incident – Hartford Courant
A West Haven man was arrested Saturday in Wallingford after police say he threw an ax at two people in a road rage incident. According to a Wallingford police news release, Charles P. Smith, 33, of 171 Second Avenue in West Haven, was backing his car into traffic on South Turnpike Road shortly after noon at the Redwood Flea Market . Another driver honked at Smith, which made him angry, according to the release. “Smith then drove his car around the victim’s car, slammed on his brakes, got out of his car, ran up to the victim and pulled the…
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Bill Russell, 11-time NBA champion, Boston Celtics legend and all-time defensive great, dies
Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, who dominated professional basketball during the turbulent 1960s and stood strong against the era’s virulent racism, died Sunday, according to a statement posted on his verified Twitter page. Russell was 88 years old. Russell’s wife, Jeannine, was by his side at the time of his death, the statement said. His family thanked fans for “keeping Bill in your prayers”. “Maybe you’ll relive one or two of the golden moments he gave us, or remember his signature laugh as he was delighted to tell the real story behind how those moments unfolded,” the statement said. “And…
Read More »SUV hits cyclists during charity ride in Michigan, killing 2
RONALD TOWNSHIP, Michigan — An SUV driven by an alleged drunken driver plowed into a group of bicyclists participating in a charity event in west Michigan, killing two men and seriously injuring at least three others, authorities said. The vehicle crossed a center line in Ionia County on Saturday and struck the bicyclists on a rural road, the sheriff’s office said. “The impact caused critical injuries to all bicyclists and emergency responders worked diligently to preserve the lives of the victims,” the sheriff’s office said. Two men died. The three survivors had serious injuries. All were from the eastern part…
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