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Weekend Break: Of The Earth Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:12:29 GMT

WGN Weekend Morning News took Weekend Break to the Morton Arboretum to check out the Of The Earth exhibit. MORE STORIES: Weekend Break Learn more by watching the videos above.

You've heard of an RV. Now, meet the $300K LV

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:12:29 GMT

(KTLA) – You’ve heard of an RV, but what about an LV?It stands for Living Vehicle, a company that makes luxury homes on wheels."We’re nomadic, we aren’t ... required to stay in one location anymore," explained Matthew Hofmann, designer and founder of Santa Barbarba-based Living Vehicle.Thanks to the internet, email, Zoom, and now AI, remote work is a reality for many. Hofmann said these LVs are adapted for that lifestyle. "Let’s change the way that we perceive traditional home environment and do something a little different," said Hofmann, who runs the company with his wife."My wife and I have been living in small spaces like this for the past couple of decades, we like living simply and living well, but we don’t need to live in large homes."Inside, you’ll find things are compact but luxurious. There's a dining area, a kitchen with appliances, a deck, a bedroom with a combo washer/dryer, and a bathroom with a good-sized shower.While RVs are typically designed for short-term use, lik...

Business People: Jodeen Kozlak to chair St. Thomas board of trustees

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:12:29 GMT

OF NOTEJodeen KozlakThe University of St. Thomas in St. Paul announced Jodeen A. “Jodee” Kozlak as chair of its board of trustees, effective July 1. Kozlak is founder and CEO at Kozlak Capital Partners and previously held executive positions at Alibaba Group, Target Corp., and Minnesota law and accounting firms, and is a 1985 graduate of the university.ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERINGGolden Valley-based engineering and consulting firm WSB announced that Steve Nelson has been promoted to director of water/wastewater. Nelson previously was a seniorproject manager at the firm.FINANCIAL SERVICESMinneapolis-based asset management firm Marquette Wealth Management announced the promotion of Valerie Thomas to managing director and chief client experience officer. Thomas is a member of the firm’s founding team. … The Minnesota Credit Union Network, a trade organization, presented the Outstanding Credit Union Director of the Year award to Tom Heinzen, chair of the Spire Credit...

Rensselaerville man arrested after domestic dispute

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:12:29 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Rensselaerville man has been arrested following a domestic dispute. Bruce Apjohn, 36, is facing multiple charges from the incident. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On May 25, the Albany County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from a victim of domestic violence. They stated that they had sustained injuries from Apjohn during a physical altercation inside a home in Rensselaerville. The victim said that during the conflict, Apjohn made verbal threats to kill the victim while holding a switchblade knife to their throat, before strangling them to the point of unconsciousness. Apjohn then fled the scene, and an arrest warrant was issued. Police investigating Schenectady homicide On May 27, Apjohn was apprehended in Greene County and placed into custody. He faces the following charges:ChargesSecond-degree strangulationCriminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation Second-degree menacing ...

Body found in river Saturday evening, police investigating

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:12:29 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man was found dead in a river near downtown St. Louis Saturday evening. Officers got the call around 5:40 p.m. about a body that was found in a river, entangled on the boat dock wire located at the River Boat Cruises, on 50 South Leonor K Sullivan Boulevard. Both the Marine Unit Task Force and EMS responded to the scene, where a man was found face down and unresponsive. Crews continue putting out Saturday night warehouse fire hotspots The victim was pronounced dead, but no signs of trauma were shown. This is an active investigation. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

'Fast and Furious' inspired FuelFest returns to L.A. in its 5th year 

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:12:29 GMT

FuelFest car show, inspired by the "Fast and Furious" films, is coming to Irwindale Speedway for its fifth year, next Saturday, June 2. Hosted by "Fast and Furious" star Paul Walker’s brother, Cody Walker, and Tyrese Gibson, FuelFest will feature live music, racing, drifting, ride alongs, art showcases, and more than 600 rare and exclusive cars.Walker, who helped complete the final scenes for his brother’s character, Brian O’Conner in the "Furious 7" film following his death, spoke to KTLA about what fans and attendees can expect at FuelFest.“It’s a celebration of the car culture,” Walker said. “So if you like car shows, if you like motorsports, if you like a concert, it’s all there at FuelFest. It’s just an incredible event. I’m very fortunate to be able to continue doing the shows all across the country and returning to L.A. where it all started five years ago at Irwindale Speedway.”Launched in 2019, the first FuelFest was held in Anaheim as the “In Memory of Paul Walker" car show...

Which states have the greatest need for speed?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:12:29 GMT

(iSeeCars) -- Sports car ownership is a fantasy for many, but given the price tag and impracticality of these vehicles, sports car ownership is a reality for just 2.5 percent of American drivers. Which states have the most and least sports cars on the road, and what is the most popular sports car in each state? iSeeCars analyzed over 200,000 vehicle sales to find out.Which State Has the Most Sports Cars?To determine where sports car ownership is the most popular, iSeeCars calculated the share of sports cars in each state.Ranking of States By Shares of Sports Cars - iSeeCarsRankState% Share of Sports Cars1Nevada4.0%2Arizona3.6%3Florida3.5%4California3.3%5Texas3.2%6Georgia3.0%7New Mexico2.9%8North Carolina2.9%9South Carolina2.8%10Alabama2.7%11Tennessee2.6%12Virginia2.5%National Average2.5%13Arkansas2.4%14Mississippi2.4%15Oklahoma2.4%16Louisiana2.3%17Oregon2.3%18Washington2.3%19Kentucky2.2%20Delaware2.2%21Illinois2.2%22Hawaii2.2%23Maryland2.1%24Kansas2.1%25Missouri2.1%26Indiana2.1%27Ut...

3 people killed and 5 wounded in shooting at motorcycle rally in Red River, New Mexico

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:12:29 GMT

(CNN) — Multiple people were shot and at least three people were killed at a motorcycle rally in Red River, New Mexico, on Saturday, according to local officials.Five people were injured, Red River Mayor Linda Calhoun told CNN. One of those injured was airlifted to a hospital in Denver, New Mexico State Police said.All those involved in the shooting are in police custody, said the mayor, according to CNN affiliate KOAT. The scene is secure and there is “no ongoing threat to public safety,” said police.The shooting began with a “confrontation of some sort” between motorcycle gangs, state police chief Tim Johnson said Sunday in a news conference broadcast by KOAT.In a news release published after the conference, police identified the deceased as 26-year-old Anthony Silva of Los Lunas, 46-year-old Randy Sanchez of Albuquerque and 46-year-old Damian Breaux of Socorro.One person involved, Jacob David Castillo, has been arrested and charged with “an Open Count of Murder,” according to the...

Motorcyclist dies in Highway 4 crash near Pittsburg

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:12:29 GMT

A motorcyclist died Saturday night after slamming into the rear of a car on Highway 4 near Pittsburg, authorities said.At around 11:15 p.m., a Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with a Kia Optima going eastbound on Highway 4 near Railroad Avenue, throwing the rider from the motorcycle.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Pedestrian dies after being struck on Interstate 980 Crashes and Disasters | Preliminary hearing set for Bay Area man charged with first-degree murder for striking, killing bicyclist Crashes and Disasters | Two people struck and killed after exiting vehicle on Highway 17 Crashes and Disasters | Coroner IDs man and woman killed in Highway 1 crash near Castroville Crashes and Disasters | Livermore: Driver killed in four-car crash on I-580 The motorcyclist, who has not been publicly identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Kia was not injured.The crash is still un...

Man arrested after assault on Santa Rosa hiking trail 

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:12:29 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was arrested after he allegedly brandished a knife at a family walking on the Joe Rodota Trail in Santa Rosa on Saturday, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department. FBI, EPA investigating toxic dust release at Martinez Refining Company The family told police that they spotted an object in the middle of the hiking trail, and the family's dog barked in response to what seemed to be an unknown object under a blanket. When they came closer, a man emerged from beneath the blanket. The suspect then stood up and brandished a black knife with the blade out, police said. He reportedly lunged at the family and attempted to stab them. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }The suspect then followed the three victims, threatened them and a...