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No more room for vroom? Paris votes on banishing e-scooters

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:09:09 GMT

PARIS (AP) — The wheels may be about to come off Paris’ ubiquitous for-hire electric scooters.Zipping around the City of Light on one of them, wind in the hair, or romantically but naughtily e-scooting à deux on one machine when the gendarmes aren’t looking could soon be over if Parisians vote Sunday to do away with the 15,000 opinion-dividing micro-vehicles.The question City Hall is asking in a citywide mini-referendum is: “For or against self-service scooters in Paris?”The answer could doom a leading market for the swift two-wheelers that have expanded locomotion choices in the French capital and other urban centers and towns around the world.Scattered around Paris, easy to locate and hire with a downloadable app and relatively cheap, the scooters are a hit with tourists who love their speed and the help-yourself freedom they offer. In the five years since their introduction, following in the wake of shared cars and shared bicycles, for-hire scooters have also bu...

Man shot in parking lot of Alsip children's indoor playground

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:09:09 GMT

ALSIP, Ill. — A group ambushed and shot another man in the parking lot of a children's indoor playground Saturday evening, according to Alsip police.Police said they received a call around 5:27 p.m. reporting gunfire at the My Kidzplay in the 4800 block of 111th Street. After arriving on scene, their investigation showed the victim was shot several times before the group of offenders fled eastbound on 111th Street in two different vehicles, one being a silver BMW and the other being a Jeep Compass.The victim was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where his condition is currently unknown.Police said the incident appears to be a targeted attack on a single individual, and there is no immediate risk to the community.If you or someone you know has information that can help police make a breakthrough in their investigation, Alsip police can be reached via their tip line at 708-385-6902, extension 2272.

Loons take down MLS expansion darling St. Louis City 1-0 on Saturday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:09:09 GMT

Luis Amarilla could have had reason to be timid — his final touch has not been sharp this season, including on Saturday — but the Paraguayan blasted his penalty kick into back of the net.Amarilla went straight down the middle to convert from the spot in the 78th minute to give St. Louis City its first defeat as an MLS expansion franchise, 1-0, at lively CityPark.Minnesota ended a perfect start for St. Louis and the Loons (3-0-2) have now won three straight road games for the second time in club’s MLS history (June-July 2022).Amarilla also won the PK after being taken down in the box by Kyle Hiebert. Amarilla scored his second goal of the season, including a PK in the 2-1 win over Colorado Rapids on March 18.St. Louis (5-1-0) had been on pace to challenge the best start for any club in the post-shootout era, which was set by Sporting Kansas City (7-0-0) in 2012.Coming into the week, St. Louis led MLS with 15 goals this season, but had an expected goals of roughly half that. MNUFC hel...

At least 26 dead after tornadoes rake US Midwest, South

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:09:09 GMT

By ADRIAN SAINZ and ANDREW DeMILLO (Associated Press)WYNNE, Ark. (AP) — Storms that dropped possibly dozens of tornadoes killed at least 26 people in small towns and big cities across the South and Midwest, tearing a path through the Arkansas capital, collapsing the roof of a packed concert venue in Illinois and stunning people throughout the region Saturday with the damage’s scope.Confirmed or suspected tornadoes in at least eight states destroyed homes and businesses, splintered trees and laid waste to neighborhoods across a broad swath of the country. The dead included at least nine in one Tennessee county, four in the small town of Wynne, Arkansas, three in Sullivan, Indiana, and four in Illinois. Other deaths from the storms that hit Friday night into Saturday were reported in Alabama and Mississippi, along with one near Little Rock, Arkansas, where city officials said more than 2,600 buildings were in a tornado’s path.Residents of Wynne, a community of about ...

Body found near Lyons Park in Niskayuna

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:09:09 GMT

NISKAYUNA, N.Y(NEWS10)- An unidentified male has been recovered near Lyons Park in Niskayuna on Saturday afternoon. New York State Police confirm that at approximately 4:05 p.m., they assisted Niskayuna Police and Niskayuna Fire in responding to a report of a body in the water. It appears that the body has been in the water for an extended period of time. Information is limited. Stick with NEWS10 both on air and online as we continue to follow this story.

Possible drowning near TheZone

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:09:09 GMT

STAMFORD, N.Y (NEWS10)- Multiple agencies are on scene responding to a possible drowning that occurred at TheZone Boys Camp earlier Saturday afternoon. The New York State Police said at approximately 3 p.m, crews were called to the area for a possible drowning. TheZone Jewish sleepaway camps are a division of Camp Oorah. It is confirmed that two people were rescued after a canoe capsized, and one person is unaccounted for. Details on the individuals are unknown. Search and Rescue personnel remain on scene along with members from the Schoharie County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson and Stamford fire, and rangers from the Department of Environmental Conservation. Stick with NEWS10 on air and online as we continue to cover this breaking news story.

St. Louis CITY SC suffers first loss, 1-0 to Minnesota

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:09:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The historic streak has come to an end. St. Louis CITY battles, but drops their first contest of the opening season after five consecutive wins.CITY SC lost 1-0 to Minnesota United FC. A late second-half goal, breaking a 77-minute long scoreless tie, was all Minnesota needed to play spoiler. Check back for extended recap.

Bear Fire prompts evacuation order for parts of Golden Gate Canyon area

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:09:09 GMT

A fire broke out Saturday evening in the Golden Gate Canyon area in the 4200 block of Bear Road.The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office issued a pre-evacuation notice for the area northwest of Bear Road and Golden Gate Canyon Road because of a wildland fire.“If you are concerned about your safety or believe you are in danger, do not wait for an official evacuation order – leave immediately,” the sheriff’s office said in a tweet.Colorado 93 from Golden to Crawford Gulch Road is closed, with no estimate of reopening.Fire alert: Golden Gate Canyon area in 4200 block of Bear Rd. Currently doing door to door evacuations. If you feel you need to leave the area, please evacuate. There’s one structural damage at this time. PIO in route. pic.twitter.com/nexZJcQ1hU— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) April 2, 2023The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has issued a pre-evacuation notice for area NW of Bear Rd/Golden Gate Canyon Rd due to Wildland Fire .  If you are concerne...

1 killed, 3 others hospitalized in West Hills shooting at shopping center

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:09:09 GMT

One person was killed and three others were critically injured after a shooting broke out in a busy West Hills shopping center on Saturday afternoon.The person killed is a 45-year-old man. The three other victims are a 35-year-old woman, a 35-year-old man and a 45-year-old man, all in serious or critical condition, said the Los Angeles Police Department.At least three suspects are in custody after initially fleeing the scene, police confirm.Officers responded to reports of a shooting at a shopping plaza near Fallbrook Avenue and Vanowen Street around 3:45 p.m.Citizen video showed a large police and emergency responder presence in the parking lot as other shoppers looked on worriedly. Businesses being cordoned off near the scene included a Trader Joe's, an AMC movie theater, a Chili's restaurant and a Bob's Discount Furniture store.One person was killed and three others were critically injured after a shooting broke out in a West Hills shopping center on April 1, 2023. (RMG)One perso...

Man arrested for allegedly raping, assaulting elderly victim in San Bernardino County

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:09:09 GMT

A man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly raping and assaulting an elderly person in San Bernardino County.The suspect was identified as Willie Clarence Rush III, 22, from Apple Valley, by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.Officers received reports of a possible rape at a home on the 20300 block of Thunderbird Road in Apple Valley around 4:21 a.m.When authorities arrived, they found an “elderly victim who had been assaulted and raped.” Investigators said the suspect had broken into the victim’s home that morning.The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and was later released, officials said.Rush was arrested on multiple charges including assault with intent to rape, rape by force or fear, elder abuse, oral copulation using force or injury and more.He is being held on $2 million bail as the investigation remains ongoing.Anyone with information is asked to contact Apple Valley Police Detective Kevin Riberich at 760-240-7400. Anonymous tips can be submit...