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Calvin de Haan ends 46-game goal drought with tiebreaking score as Lightning top Canadiens 4-3

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:05:14 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Calvin de Haan ended his 46-game goal drought with the tiebreaking score in the third period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Sunday night.The defenseman put Tampa Bay up 3-2 with a shot from the left circle at 7:49 off a pass from Nikita Kucherov, who became the first NHL player to reach 60 points this season. It was his 22nd goal in 606 career games.“It’s nice to score once in a while,” de Haan said with a smile.Kucherov added an insurance goal before Nick Suzuki pulled Montreal to 4-3 with 2:05 left.Tampa Bay backup Jonas Johansson made 27 saves in his first game since Dec. 7. The Lightning got also goals from Brayden Point and Austin Watson.Lightning captain Steven Stamkos had an assist and set a franchise record by playing in his 1,038th game.Johnathan Kovacevic scored from his own defensive zone and Cole Caufield had the other Montreal goal. Sam Montembeault stopped 16 shots.“We played well enough to win,” Canadie...

Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis lead the Kings to a 123-92 victory over the Grizzlies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:05:14 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Malik Monk scored 27 points, Domantas Sabonis added 13 points, 21 rebounds and 12 assists and the Sacramento Kings routed the Memphis Grizzlies 123-92 on Sunday night.De’Aaron Fox scored 24 for the Kings, who won their second straight. Sabonis recorded his sixth triple-double of the season. Sacramento shot 50% overall and 52% from beyond the arc before both teams went to the reserves to close out the game. Monk was 10 of 13 from the field and missed just one of his five 3-point shots.Jaren Jackson led Memphis with 18 points. Desmond Bane, Ja Morant and Luke Kennard finished with 17 points apiece as the Grizzlies lost their third in a row.The Grizzlies returned home after a 2-2 trip, losing the last two against the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers. For the first time, Memphis had most of its roster available against the Kings, except for frontline players Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke, who are dealing with long-term recoveries.Kennard was one of t...

I-70 eastbound closed at US 6, US 40 for semi-truck fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:05:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado Department of Transportation is reporting a semi-tractor is on fire at the intersection of Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 6, which has closed the roadway.The interstate was closed in both directions, but at 9:27 p.m. the westbound lanes were open for travel. Some FOX31 viewers reported seeing explosions at the site as well, but no officials have confirmed any details beyond a car fire. I-70 lanes reopen near Morrison after deep pothole repair The road is specifically closed between Exit 244 (Highway 6) and Exit 248 (Floyd Hill).The closure comes during some of the most busy timeframes for I-70, which receives a major traffic surge during the holiday season. Friday, Dec. 29, was estimated by officials, including CDOT, to be the busiest day of the year on the roadway.

Crews put out house fire in SW Miami-Dade 1 day after efficiency fire in South Miami

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:05:14 GMT

A Southwest Miami-Dade home was damaged by flames, igniting a response that was through the roof. Now officials are trying to answer some burning questions.Seven Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze along the 3600 block of Southwest 105th Court, at around 11:20 a.m., Sunday.“Once they were inside, they found that the fire was above their head, and they needed to pull the ceiling above them in order to fight the fire that was in the void space,” said MDFR spokesperson Rogelio Vandemas.Officials said there were no injuries, as they continue to investigate what caused the New Year’s Eve inferno.“The fire was just maintained to the one house that was on fire,” said Vandemas.The blaze comes a day after a fire that ripped families from their homes in the area of Southwest 62nd Avenue and 64th Street in South Miami.“It got real bad real quick,” said neighbor Augusto Ramos. “It was scary, yeah, it was scary.”Ramos said he helped his ...

Little Caesars in Pembroke Pines robbed at gunpoint; suspect arrested after pursuit on Turnpike ends in crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:05:14 GMT

Police have arrested a man in connection to an armed robbery at a Little Caesars location in Pembroke Pines.According to Pembroke Pines Police, 34-year-old Jake Lemansky targeted the business, located on Northwest 89th Avenue and Taft Street, at around 10:20 p.m., Saturday.Detectives said the suspect, wearing all-black clothing, black gloves, sneakers and a black ski mask, pistol-whipped an employee and demanded cash.Investigators said Lemansky was caught following a pursuit on the Florida Turnpike that ended when he crashed into a median wall at County Line Road.He faces several charges, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and robbery with a firearm.

911 phone lines down in Chula Vista, National City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:05:14 GMT

CHULA VISTA, Calif. -- Chula Vista Police and National City Police are experiencing issues with their 911 phone lines on New Year's Eve.If you called 911 Sunday and couldn't get through, its because the Chula Vista Police Department and National City Police Department are experiencing technical issues with some of their 911 phone lines. Poway restaurant destroyed by fire Saturday night If you're having an emergency in Chula Vista, you can text 911 or call the Chula Vista Police Department's non-emergency line at 619-691-5151, which the department says has been modified to reach dispatchers while they work to fix the issues. If you're in National City and can't get ahold of police, call 619-336-4411.Stay with FOX 5 for the latest updates on this situation

On New Year’s Eve, DeSantis urges crowd to defy odds and help him ‘win the Iowa caucuses’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:05:14 GMT

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — To underscore how much Iowa means to Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor was unwilling to put his campaigning there on hold even in the waning hours of 2023. At a New Year’s Eve event in a Sheraton Hotel ballroom in West Des Moines, jeans and cowboy boots outnumbered tuxedos and cocktail dresses, and Miller Lite seemed more popular than champagne.But the modesty of the affair, where roughly 200 people turned out for the last campaign event of the busy year in Iowa, belied its the importance to the host, who has wagered the future of his Republican bid for president on the leadoff Iowa caucuses, just two weeks away. “Are you ready to work hard over these next two weeks and win the Iowa caucuses?” DeSantis asked supporters who turned out at the suburban hotel Sunday evening. While Donald Trump prepares to return this week for a series of rallies, DeSantis did not leave Iowa alone during the week between Christmas and New Year’s. He campaigned in the s...

Ex-cycling world champ Dennis reportedly charged after Olympian wife struck, killed by vehicle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:05:14 GMT

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis was reported to have been charged in connection with the death of his wife, Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins, who died after being struck by a vehicle while riding in Adelaide.Australian media reports said Dennis had been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, endangering life and driving without due care. The reports said he has been released on bail to appear at the Adelaide Magistrates Court in March.Hoskins, 32, competed for Australia at the London and Rio de Janeiro Olympics.South Adelaide Police said emergency services were called to an address in Medindie, an Adelaide suburb, around 8 p.m. Saturday, following reports a woman had been struck by a vehicle.Police said the woman, later identified as Hoskins, suffered serious injuries and died after being taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Hoskins competed at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics on the track in the team pursuit and was in the squad that won th...

Man critically injured after apparent road rage incident leads to shooting in Andersonville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:05:14 GMT

CHICAGO — Police say a man was hospitalized on Sunday night after an apparent road rage incident led to a shooting on the city's North Side.According to Chicago police, the shooting happened just before 8 p.m. in the 1600 block of West Foster Avenue in Andersonville.Police say a 35-year-old man who was driving a jeep in the area attempted to make a U-turn when another man exited a Chevy Tahoe and opened fire. Police say the victim suffered a gunshot wound to his face and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Thieves target victims trying to purchase game consoles advertised on social media Alderman Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) issued a comment about the shooting and said it is believed to have stemmed from a road rage incident.Police say a person of interest was taken in for questioning and an investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call CPD Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8263.Those with information that c...

Watch live: Fireworks, drone show to welcome 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:05:14 GMT

DALLAS (NEXSTAR/NBCDFW) -- It's now time for the most spectacular fireworks and drone show in the Central Time Zone to welcome 2024 and the new year! Beginning at 11:30 p.m., you'll see “Lone Star NYE 2024" featuring a remarkable nonstop 10-minute fireworks show that will illuminate the Dallas city skyline. The show includes breathtaking panoramic fireworks with more than 4,000 pyrotechnic special effects fired from 560 feet above ground atop the iconic Reunion Tower.The program will be featured live in the player at the top of this story at 11:30pm. The fireworks will be accompanied by a 300-drone light show. Engineered and flown by DFW-based Sky Elements, the drones will light up the sky at heights of up to 700 feet and create an array of visual elements and an immersive experience never seen before above the Dallas skyline. Before and after the fireworks, Bowling for Soup and two other Texas musical acts will hit the stage. Known for their humor and infectious energy, Bowlin...