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Gracias al error de un vendedor, un hombre ganó un premio de lotería de US$ 25.000 al año de por vida

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:30:19 GMT

(CNN) — Michael Sopejstal, que vive en Illinois, dijo que cada pocas semanas conduce de Indiana hasta Michigan para comer en su restaurante favorito. También se asegura de comprar un billete Lucky for Life para 10 o 20 sorteos, según la Lotería de Michigan.El 17 de septiembre, el vendedor de una gasolinera GoLo cometió un error al imprimir accidentalmente un billete con 10 líneas para un solo sorteo, contó Sopejstal a la Lotería. Sopejstal le dijo al minorista que, a pesar del error, quería el billete.“Revisé mi billete una mañana y vi que había ganado US$ 25.000 al año de por vida”, dijo a los funcionarios de la Lotería. “Inmediatamente comencé a pensar en todas las cosas que podía hacer con el dinero y si quería elegir la opción de suma global o anualidad. ¡Fue una sensación increíble!”Estas son las recomendaciones si te ganas la loteríaEl hombre de 60 años visitó recientemente la sede de la Lotería para reclamar su premio, según la Lotería. Eligió el pago único de una suma ...

Safety urged in the high country as winter weather arrives

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:30:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The high country is a popular spot all year round and there are extra hazards in the winter.Experts say as traffic picks up, it's a good time to remind folks of safety tips. Denver weather: Sunny but cold end to the weekend "The backcountry is starting to wake back up from the fall," Jake Smith with the Alpine Rescue Team said.The snow is here to stay, for the season at least, so that means trips to the high country are increasing."We're certainly seeing heightened activity across the state, in general, as we switch seasons here," Smith said.Last year, the season began with a string of deaths in the high country, it was an active avalanche season."I think partially, because of those fatalities, we got more messaging out so the curve kind of flattened back out with regards to that," Smith said.Folks at APT remind outdoor enthusiasts to be mindful of certain areas if they plan to visit the high country."Areas like Berthoud Pass, Jones Pass is another good area, same...

Local Denver businesses rely on Small Business Saturday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:30:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Black Friday may be over, but the Saturday after Thanksgiving marks Small Business Saturday. It's a time to show small businesses support.People did not let the cold or snow stop them from supporting some of their favorite local businesses. Critical Incident Response Team investigating death of Larimer County Jail inmate Many business owners told FOX31 they had a good turn-out, but they want the excitement around Small Business Saturday to continue year-round. “We’ve seen a really steady flow of traffic," said Carolyn Schwartz, Carboy Winery Director of Marketing. The winery is in the same boat as so many small businesses relying on the support of the community. “For the holiday season it's nothing better than giving a gift that’s local,” Schwartz said.There's lots to offer at the winery. Charcuterie boards, merch, lots of wine, and even somewhere to grab a bite at Logan Street Restaurant and Bar. It's a good place to hold holiday events.“A lot of practices we hav...

Source: Patriots planning to start QB Mac Jones against Giants

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:30:19 GMT

The Patriots are planning to start quarterback Mac Jones against the Giants, a source told the Herald.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots release backup QB before Giants game New England Patriots | Four Patriots players to watch Week 12 vs. Giants include underrated defender New England Patriots | NFL notes: Why Patriots players see 3 future head coaches on staff besides Jerod Mayo New England Patriots | Patriots-Giants preview: How Bill Belichick and Mac Jones can end their losing streak New England Patriots | Bailey Zappe says players don’t know which Patriots QB will start Jones split the starting reps with backup Bailey Zappe in practice this week. Both quarterbacks told reporters they did not know who would start this weekend’s kickoff in New York. Jones was benched in the final minutes of the Patriots’ last game, a 10-6 loss to the Colts that Zappe capped with an inter...

Thousands expected for Toronto Santa Claus Parade, road closures in effect

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:30:19 GMT

Hundreds of thousands of adults and children will descend upon the downtown core on Sunday for the 119th edition of the Original Santa Claus Parade.The first of 27 floats and almost 3,000 marchers will kick things off at 12:30 p.m. from Christie Pits Park. From there it will go east on Bloor Street to Spadina Road before turning east onto Harbord Street, then looping around Queen’s Park and down University Avenue to Wellington Street, a quick turn south down Yonge Street, east on Front Street and finishing up at the St. Lawrence Market.Before the parade, the five-kilometre Holly Jolly Fun Run takes place along the same route starting at 11:45 a.m.There will be several road closures in effect to accommodate the parade:Bloor Street West, from Ossington Avenue to Christie Street, at 7 a.m.Bloor Street West, from Christie Street to Spadina Road, at 10 a.m.Spadina Road, from Bloor Street West to Harbord Street, at 10:30 a.m.Harbord Street, from Spadina Road to Queen’s Park Crescent...

Saturday Forecast: Cloudy skies, light snow

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:30:19 GMT

Saturday: Mostly cloudy & cold. SW 5-10 mph. Air quality is in the Good category today for Chicagoland. High: 37Saturday Night: Cloudy skies with light snow developing overnight which could make for some slippery road conditions. SSW 5-10 mph. Low: 29Sunday: Snow at times with 1-2" possible. SW 5-10 mph. High 35Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Extended outlook calls for a sunny but cold Monday with the day starting out with lows in the teens and highs around 30. A bit more clouds on Tuesday with highs climbing back into the mid 30s. We'll stairstep slowly to the low 40s by the end of the week. 

Pregnant mother of 2 speaking out after hit-and-run crash on Thanksgiving Day

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:30:19 GMT

CHICAGO — A woman who was the victim of a hit-and-run with her two kids on Thanksgiving Day is speaking out as police continue to search for the driver who fled the scene. Kyle Holder, the mother involved in the crash, says she is grateful that she and her children's injuries were not more severe, but is pleading with the driver involved to turn themselves in. Just before 10 p.m. on Thursday, Holder and her two young children were on their way home from Thanksgiving dinner with family members when their SUV was hit by another vehicle near 86th and King Drive. "I couldn't see the car until we were already in the intersection and that's when we got hit," Holder said.  National Weather Service warns overnight snow could make for hazardous driving conditions The crash, which caused Holder's SUV to overturn, was caught on a Ring camera and the driver who hit her can be seen speeding away from the scene. "I thought we had died because I didn't hear my children screaming a...

In Class 6A playoffs, Austin-area teams have dominated San Antonio-area teams over the past 3 seasons

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:30:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There are 16 teams Class 6A teams in Texas still playing football this season and three of them hail from District 26 in the Austin area.Lake Travis and Westlake will clash in a playoff version of Battle of the Lakes at 2 p.m., Dec. 2 from The Pfield in Pflugerville for the 6A Division I Region IV title while the Dripping Springs Tigers face off against Cibolo Steele for the 6A Division II regional crown at 7 p.m. at the Alamodome. No. 3 Westlake blows out Laredo United 59-14, Battle of the Lakes now set for 6A D1 Region IV final Since Dripping Springs moved up to 6A and into District 26 last year, they've gone deep in the playoffs while Westlake and Lake Travis have been postseason mainstays. Following the Cavaliers' 34-7 win over San Antonio Brennan, a team that beat Lake Travis in the regional semifinals last season, Bears coach Stephen Basore told the San Antonio Express-News that the Austin-area schools "have a lot of resources.""They have a winning tradition...

Texas high school football playoff scores for Saturday, Nov. 25

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:30:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dripping Springs ran past San Antonio Jay 50-27 in the 6A Division II regional semifinals, and then Westlake crushed Laredo United 59-14 in the 6A Division I bracket Saturday at the Alamodome.All the remaining regional semifinals finished up Saturday around Texas, most of them in the Class 6A ranks, and now the teams left standing will prepare for the regional finals with a spot in the state semifinals on the line. In Class 6A playoffs, Austin-area teams have dominated San Antonio-area teams over the past 3 seasons Check out the rest of the regional semifinal scores from around Texas below.Regional semifinal scores from around Texas compiled by the Associated PressClass 6A Division IRegion IAllen 52, Midland Legacy 35North Crowley 35, Prosper 7Region IIDuncanville 49, The Woodlands 21Spring Westfield 78, Rockwall 48Region IVWestlake 59, Laredo United 14Class 6A Division IIRegion INorthwest Nelson 52, Coppell 45Class 6A Division IIRegion IICedar Hill 28, Tomball 7Cl...

Albany woman reported missing by family, aged 21

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:30:19 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Azalea Gardner, 21, was reported missing by her family Tuesday. Her mother, Tania Sharlow, says she lost direct contact with her daughter on November 22 around 5 p.m."She left her home without her phone. No child her age leaves their phone behind."The Albany Police Department has been searching the Albany area as they fear for Gardner's safety, reporting she was last seen in the area of Morton Avenue and South Pearl Street. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "She is a white female, 5' 2'', about 125 pounds, she has blue eyes, and she currently has pink hair," described Public Information Officer, Megan Craft. "The person who believes that they saw her near the hospital said that they believe she was wearing jeans and a black sweater with a large cowl neck," added Sharlow.Officer Craft says the investigation is still ongoing. “At this point in time, we are concerned for her safety. We are currently following...