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'Little House on the Prairie' actor Hersha Parady dies at 78, family says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

BEREA, Ohio (WJW) – Hersha Parady, who played schoolteacher Alice Garvey on “Little House on the Prairie,” has died, her son confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter and Today.com.Parady was 78 years old. WWE wrestler Bray Wyatt dies at 36 Her son, Jonathan Peverall, had previously organized a GoFundMe fundraising page to raise money for Parady's medical costs, writing that his mother had been dealing with a brain tumor."Hersha, who has always been an active and outgoing woman, is battling a tough medical condition — a brain tumor known as meningioma," Peverall wrote. "This illness has robbed her of her strength, her memory, and sadly, her vibrant personality. She has become largely bedridden, and it is very difficult to see my Mom, who was once full of life and energy, now struggling with basic daily activities."Hersha Parady, who played Alice Garvey on "Little House on the Prairie," has died after a battle with a brain tumor, her son said. (NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Im...

California man arrested for leaving toilet at mall, claiming it was a bomb, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

GLENDALE, Calif. (KTLA) - A 22-year-old man accused of leaving a toilet that he claimed was a bomb at the Americana at Brand shopping center in Glendale, California, has been arrested, according to the Glendale Police Department.Timothy Taratchila, of Burbank, was arrested Thursday on allegations that he made a false bomb threat, the GPD said in a news release.(KTLA)According to police, at about 8 p.m. Thursday, Taratchila placed "an object resembling a toilet" at the Americana, along with a note claiming the toilet was a bomb.The shopping center was evacuated until after 11 p.m. when the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department determined the paint-covered toilet was safe.Timothy Taratchila is shown in this mugshot released by the Glendale Police Department on Aug. 25, 2023. Through witnesses and surveillance footage, Taratchila was identified as the person who placed the toilet there, police said. Suspect arrested in Glendale mall toilet bomb threat Taratchila was being held at t...

Friday Morning Swim Club continues amid reports of cancellation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

CHICAGO -- While the Friday Swim Club meet up was reportedly cancelled, early morning swimmers still showed up and took a dip."It was smaller, definitely smaller than in previous weeks but the vibe was still good," member Sruti Ramadugo said.From first timers to repeat visitors, the cancellation of the swim club did not stop people from showing up and jumping in. "I for some reason thought since it was cancelled it wouldn’t be too crowded but as soon as I got in the area, figured out that wasn’t the case," another member Andreas Endregaard said.The swim club announced on social media that they would not be hosting the meet up, which meant no coffee or their ritualistic organized jump. More than 66,000 Illinoisans can expect a check from the state’s Unclaimed Property program For the last two years, people have gathered and jumped at 7:10 a.m. every Friday which goes against the Chicago Park District's rule that allows daily swimming between the hours of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. from Me...

Silver Alert discontinued for Texas woman

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

COPPERAS COVE, Texas (KXAN) — A Silver Alert issued for a Central Texas woman was discontinued Friday around 11 a.m.In an updated release, the Texas Department of Public Safety said the 83-year-old woman was found.

US Soccer returns to Austin, Q2 Stadium in November

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN New Today's top headlines for Aug. 25, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The U.S. Men's National team is returning to Austin for another international soccer event.Q2 Stadium will host the USMNT on Nov. 16 for the team's Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal match, according to a club release. The opponent hasn't been determined. The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m.The game will be broadcasted live on TNT, Universo and Peacock. Live Spanish-language audio for the match will be available on Fútbol de Primera radio platforms, the release said.USMNT will be eyeing qualification for the 2024 Copa America, South America’s preeminent international tournament, which will be hosted in the U.S. next summer, the club said. Six Concacaf teams will qualify for the 2024 Copa America.Tickets go on sale Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. Austin FC Season Ticket members and waitlist members have access to ticket pre-sales for the match from 10 a.m. CT and 2 p.m. CT on Aug. 30.Q2 Stadium ...

Kingston man pleads guilty to manslaughter

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Kingston man has pled guilty to first-degree manslaughter, according to the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office. Dominic King, 32, was indicted back in 2021 in connection to the shooting death of Gerald Richardson, 39, of Ellenville. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On June 29, 2021, King and Richardson had reportedly agreed to meet on Berme Road in Ellenville to discuss a dispute involving family members. An investigation determined that moments after they met up, King, who was on parole at the time, shot Richardson three times with a .45 caliber handgun before fleeing the scene.Richardson later died from his injuries. He was also found to be in possession of a loaded firearm at the time, but the investigation revealed that his gun was not fired during the incident. MCSO: Schenectady man intentionally lit home on fire, killing pets inside King was indicted by a grand jury in September 2021 ...

Mozzarella sticks, melba sauce, and the Capital Region

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Living in the Capital Region my entire life, I've always preferred Melba sauce to marinara sauce when it came to mozzarella sticks. I just recently found out that this is about the only place you can find this pairing. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This may be common knowledge to some people, but I couldn't believe it, which is why I started looking into it. After checking more than 20 restaurant menus in Syracuse and Buffalo with mozzarella sticks on the menu, none of them listed Melba as an option. Even checking menus from outside New York, I still couldn't find Melba.Going to the grocery store in the Capital Region, I couldn't even find a jar of Melba sauce. The only place I've found Melba for sale by the jar is at the Hungry Chicken Country Store in Rotterdam. The store said it's a popular item and sells out fast. Rotterdam store known for its breakfast sandwiches, one-of-a-kind crafts Melba is ...

Downtown St. Louis truck fire closes interstate, snarls traffic

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

I-44 at Broadway in St. LouisST. LOUIS -- A truck fire on an interstate in Downtown St. Louis is causing traffic backups on several other highways. The Missouri Department of Transportation says that eastbound I-44 is closed at Cole Street.The roads merge near the Mississippi River and this can cause backups on other interstates. Westbound I-70 appears to be backed up all the way to Riverview Boulevard.First responders are at the scene. It is not yet clear if there are injuries associated with this fire.Check FOX 2's traffic map for real-time updates.

Police: Second teen admits kicking-in door, sparking AMBER alert

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

Note: The video in this story is from August, 10.ST. LOUIS -- A second teen has been identified by police as a suspect after a mistaken confrontation over stolen property turned into an AMBER Alert. Cam’ron Henderson, 18, of St. Louis faces charges of child kidnapping, child endangerment, burglary, and armed criminal action. He is being held on a $250,000 cash-only bond.Henderson is accused of working with Kendall White, 18, to kick-in the door of the victim's home on August 10. They were wearing black clothing and ski masks and wanted to confront someone over some stolen property. Police say the people in the home have no connection to the stolen items.Once in the home the teens stuck the mother in the head with a gun and took her two-year-old child. They ran out of the apartment with the toddler, got into a car, and drove off. Deputy shot in Lincoln County; suspect found dead The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the abduction took place just before 7:30 p.m. at a home in Spani...

Horrific crimes of serial killer Timothy Wayne Krajcir

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

Timothy Wayne KrajcirST. LOUIS – Timothy Wayne Krajcir was a serial rapist, murderer, and pedophile who targeted women for his heinous attacks. His victims' ages ranged from 11 to 72 years old, and there appeared to be no consistent motive. His reign of terror lasted for approximately four decades. However, in 2007, DNA testing finally linked him to his crimes, leading to his apprehension. On November 28, 1944, Timothy Wayne McBride was born to parents Charles McBride and Fern Yost. However, the family wouldn't stay together for long. When McBride was about a year old, his father left. Yost raised her son as a single mother until she met Bernie Krajcir when Timothy McBride was around six years old.Bernie Krajcir legally adopted his stepson, and Timothy took his last name. The boy's criminal and deviant behavior began early. At the age of 10, Krajcir developed an unhealthy sexual and emotional obsession with his mother. At age 13, he became a peeping tom and exposed himself in publ...