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Celebration of Life held in Weymouth for elderly victim of Braintree blaze

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

A crowd gathered at a bar in Weymouth on Sunday to attend a Celebration of Life for an elderly man who perished in a fast-moving fire in Braintree the day before.A passerby reported the fire on Hobart Avenue just after 4 a.m. and fire crews located John “Sean” Sullivan, 85, inside and pronounced him dead at the scene.Friends and loved ones gathered Sunday at The Cottage Bar to pay their respects.Those who spoke with 7NEWS said Sullivan was a well-liked regular who was quick to do favors for others.Fire officials say a preliminary investigation suggests the fire was not suspicious in nature.“On behalf of the Braintree Fire Department, I want to express our heartfelt condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones,” said Chief O’Brien. “I also want to point out that we found no working smoke alarms at the scene. Please, take a moment today to be sure you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home. Don’t start the new year without them.”The fire spread rapidly ...

Boston fire commissioner thanks agency partners for response to shots fired at Mattapan scene

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

Boston Fire Commissioner Paul Burke issued a statement Sunday thanking the department’s agency partners who assisted when a man allegedly opened fire as crews were responding to a blaze at a building in Mattapan.In a statement posted to the department’s X account, Commissioner Paul F. Burke wrote, “I am grateful that the fire and active shooter incident yesterday did not result in any injury to our firefighters, police officers or residents. As firefighters, our main focus at any fire is the rescue of residents and the extinguishment of the fire but this incident heightened the danger level for all of our first responders. The multi-agency cooperation was a role model of how a coordinated response should work and undoubtedly saved lives. Thank you to all of the Boston firefighters for their professionalism at yesterday’s incident and thank you to the responding Boston Police officers for protecting our firefighters at a very dangerous scene.” The m...

After more than 40 years, Improv Boston closing down

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

An end of an era — after more than 40 years of providing laughs to audiences in Cambridge, Improv Boston is ending its run and the group is talking about the difficult decision.“It’s hard, from my perspective, to be on the side of winding down a 40-year legacy,” said Improv Boston’s Managing Director Matt Laidlaw, who noted bringing audiences back after the pandemic proved difficult.“We just could never replicate what we needed from an audience-attending-shows perspective,” he said.The group says it hopes to find investors to revive the performances in the future. For the time being, they’re encouraging area residents to support local arts.The National Touring Company for Improv Boston will have a final performance on Jan. 26 at the Rockwell in Somerville.

Week 17 recap: Chicago Bears blow out the Atlanta Falcons 37-17 behind big days from Justin Fields, DJ Moore and Khalil Herbert

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

If quarterback Justin Fields is making his closing statement for his case to stay with the Chicago Bears over the last two weeks of the season, he got off to a pretty good start Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field.On a blustery day on the lakefront, Fields threw for 268 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 45 yards and another score to fuel a 37-17 victory, the Bears’ fifth straight at home.It was a solid day for Fields as the Bears (7-9) consider what to do with the No. 1 draft pick they officially secured with the Carolina Panthers’ loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Bears general manager Ryan Poles obtained that pick with his trade of the No. 1 pick last year.With tight end Colet Kmet sitting out most of the game with a knee injury and wide receiver Darnell Mooney out with a concussion, Fields went to wide receiver DJ Moore early and often.Moore had nine catches for 159 yards and a touchdown. In his sixth NFL season and first with the Bears, M...

Bruins tough out 5-3 win in Detroit

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

The Bruins and Detroit Red Wings are now done with their season series. But if the two teams should happen to meet come April, it should make for some great entertainment.The B’s earned a split in the series at 2-2 with a hard-earned 5-3 victory a Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, fighting through a quick turnaround, some playoff-like nastiness and some controversy that went against them.Trent Frederic scored twice and Charlie Coyle put the B’s ahead for good with the third period go-ahead goal, pushing their win streak to three games.After the B’s coughed up a two-goal lead in the second period, they regained it 2:52 into the third on a set play off an offensive zone faceoff. Coyle won the draw back to Brad Marchand, who dished it to an oncoming Charlie McAvoy. The defenseman took it deep before feeding it back to Coyle, who ripped a one-timer home from the slot.The B’s killed off McAvoy penalty and played some stout defense down the stretch before Jake DeBrus...

Las Vegas Countdown to 2024: The biggest party of the year starts now

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

It's time for the biggest party of the year as we count the moments until 2024. Viewers will be treated to the midnight ball drop in New York City, spectacular fireworks shows from Dallas’ Reunion Tower and Denver’s downtown area, and a 10-minute fireworks show launched from the rooftops of nine Las Vegas Strip hotels.Check out the links below for more information on any acts seen on Las Vegas Countdown to 2024.98 DegreesChicagoBerlinRuben Studdard andClay AikenFoghatAir SupplyRaiderettesMicky DolenzPauly ShoreBelow is a handy guide to finding “Las Vegas Countdown to 2024” on a television in your city.Los Angeles, CAKTLAChannel 5.1Watch the live stream at ktla.comSan Francisco, CAKRONChannel 4.1Watch the live stream at kron4.comDenver, COFOX 31Channel 31.1Watch the live stream at kdvr.comSacramento, CAFOX 40Channel 40.1Watch the live stream at fox40.comPortland, ORKOIN 6Channel 6.1Watch the live stream at koin.comSan Diego, CAFOX 5Channel 69.1Watch the live stream at fox5sandiego.co...

Colorado mother suspected of killing her 2 children and wounding a third arrested in United Kingdom

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third was arrested Saturday in the United Kingdom, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. Kimberlee Singler’s 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son were found dead on Dec. 19 when police responded to a report of a burglary at their home. Police later said the report turned out to be unfounded.Singler, 35, initially cooperated with police but disappeared during the investigation, said Ira Cronin, spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department. Authorities were unable to apprehend her after obtaining an arrest warrant Tuesday on charges of murder and attempted murder, among other allegations.Singler was not under surveillance and was last seen in Colorado Springs on Dec. 23, said Cronin.Authorities did not provide further details on the overseas arrest, but said they are working with multiple law enforcement agencies. Attempts to reach Singler for comment through phone numbers...

19 injured in 2 chain reaction crashes along I-90 in northwest suburbs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

KANE COUNTY, Ill.— Nearly 20 people were injured on Saturday evening after two chain reaction crashes unfolded along I-90 in the northwest suburbs.A crash involving six vehicles that occurred just before 7 p.m. left 11 people oinjured.One of the cars involved in the crash overturned and caught fire and a victim inside had to be pulled from the vehicle by emergency crews. Thieves target victims trying to purchase game consoles advertised on social media Shortly after, another pileup crash involving four vehicles occurred about half a mile down the road.Authorities say eight people suffered minor injuries in the second crash.Currently, it is unclear what led to the crashes and authorities have not provided updates on the conditions of those injured.

Colorado mother suspected of killing 2 of her children arrested in the UK: police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Colorado woman accused of killing two of her children was arrested in the United Kingdom on Saturday, according to police. Kimberlee Singler, 35, is suspected of killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son and attempting to kill her 11-year-old daughter in Colorado Springs.On Dec. 19, police said they responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary at an apartment complex at around 12:30 a.m. and found the the bodies of the two deceased children. 18-year-old charged with killing officer who witnessed crime at North Carolina gas station Officers also located Singler and her 11-year-old daughter at the scene. They were both injured and taken to hospitals for treatment, according to Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Ira Cronin.Singler's injuries were minor. The 11-year-old girl was hospitalized for a few days and then released. She is recovering well physically in Colorado Springs. Cronin said he could not release details about how the children o...

Vikings rookie receiver Jordan Addison active for game against Packers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

Initially, there was concern from the Vikings that rookie receiver Jordan Addison might not be able to suit up against the Green Bay Packers on New Year’s Eve. He suffered an ankle injury last weekend in a 30-24 loss to the Detroit Lions on Christmas Eve and was a limited participant in practice this week.In the end, Addison progressed enough to be active in the primetime game at U.S. Bank Stadium, perhaps knowing the Vikings needed a win to keep their playoffs hopes alive. Not only did his presence provide the offense with another weapon for rookie quarterback Jaren Hall, it also opened up other areas of the field for star receiver Justin Jefferson.It’s been a solid campaign for Addison since the Vikings selected him with the No. 23 pick in the draft. He impressed from the onset in training camp, carving out a niche for himself in the offense, and piling up 63 catches for 826 yards and nine touchdowns heading into the game between the Vikings and Packers.Asked earlier t...