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KTLA laid off three longtime on-air personalities—meteorologist Mark Kriski and midday anchors Lu Parker and Glen Walker—as part of Nexstar’s broader staff cuts across several markets, prompting viewer reactions online.
Montgomery County police say an arrest has been made in the shooting death of Robert Fuller, a millionaire, at a Potomac senior facility; authorities were set to announce details about the case on Wednesday.
A tractor-trailer collided with a front-end loader on Route 295 in Johnston near Exit 7 around 11:15 p.m. Feb. 24; the loader driver sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized, the tractor-trailer driver was unharmed, and the crash is under investigation.
The New York Lottery says a $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in Western New York, at a Buffalo-area 7-Eleven on Niagara Falls Boulevard; the February 23 drawing also produced a second-prize ticket, and the $218+ million jackpot remains unclaimed.
Massachusetts schools will remain closed on Wednesday as the region continues cleanup from a blizzard that battered New England, with authorities assessing damage and ongoing recovery efforts.
Chicago’s annual snowplow naming contest crowned the political slogan “Abolish ICE” as the winner, a choice that drew mixed reactions and underscored the city’s polarized views on immigration policy.
Several NYPD officers were hospitalized after being struck by snowballs in Washington Square Park. Investigators are seeking two people to question, while the NYPD Commissioner called the conduct criminal and the police unions demanded a criminal investigation; the mayor downplayed the incident as a snowball fight. No arrests have been reported as detectives continue to investigate.
In Gig Harbor, a man bound by a no-contact protection order allegedly stabbed multiple people and was shot by a Pierce County deputy as responders arrived. The incident occurred in the 14000 block of 87th Avenue Court Northwest after deputies had tried to serve the order (it had not yet been served). Three victims were found dead at the scene and a fourth died later at a hospital; the suspect also died. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office Force Investigation Team is investigating the deputy-involved shooting.
Rhode Island ended the travel ban at noon after a historic blizzard, but officials urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel as cleanup continues. The National Guard aided warming centers and outreach, mutual aid was requested for heavy equipment, and Rhode Island Energy reported more than 400 crews and 1,400 personnel working to restore power, a process that could take 72 hours or longer in some areas, with hundreds of disabled vehicles and crashes logged.
Missouri State Highway Patrol issued a Blue Alert after a Christian County deputy was fatally shot in Highlandville, south of Springfield along Route 160; authorities are continuing to search for the suspect.
The Chicago Park District unveiled a $630 million plan to convert Soldier Field into a year‑round venue for concerts and major events, including sound upgrades and surrounding infrastructure improvements; the proposal would add to existing stadium debt funded in part by hotel‑tax revenue that has fallen short, as state lawmakers in Illinois and Indiana weigh Bears relocation options to Arlington Heights or other sites.
A Red Bull F1 stunt drew about 50,000 people to San Francisco’s Marina, unleashing chaos with trespassing, peeing in backyards, roof and fire-escape climbing, and property damage as spectators sought views along the course. Mayor Lurie framed the disruption as a price of San Francisco’s comeback, while officials and residents called for better crowd control and event planning; the police said there were no major public-safety incidents and no arrests, and critics urged a more cautious approach to future world-class events amid traffic gridlock and safety concerns in a culture-war context.
The Boston Globe will not publish its Tuesday print edition due to a historic blizzard that stranded staff at the Taunton printing press, delaying delivery until Wednesday.
Philadelphia activated a Snow Emergency as a major winter storm delivers heavy snow and strong winds; city mobilizes over 1,000 staff and 800 pieces of equipment, tracks plows via PHLPlow, and suspends certain trash/recycling collections while focusing on road clearance and public safety. Warming centers expand under Code Blue, and city offices plan to reopen the following day as residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel and stay informed via phila.gov and ReadyPhiladelphia.
After a nor'easter dumps roughly 15 inches of snow, Boston Public Schools are closed for Tuesday, Feb. 24 to give crews time to clear sidewalks and widen roadways; a snow emergency and parking ban remain in effect until 6 p.m. that day. Libraries, senior centers, and BCYF facilities reopen at noon on Feb. 24; other city buildings keep normal hours. Trash and recycling collection are delayed by one day. Space savers must be removed within 48 hours after the end of the emergency, with extra rules in the South End and Bay Village. Shelters run 24/7 with outreach and amnesty measures when temperatures fall below freezing; residents should call 911 for emergencies or 311 for non-emergencies.