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Stoughton woman missing for days found alive, stuck in mud in Easton

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:23 GMT

A missing woman from Stoughton was found alive in Easton Monday after being stuck in thick mud for several days, police announced. Stoughton police previously said Emma Tetewsky, 31, was last seen by her family on June 25. She was reported missing the next day.Police said hikers found Tetwesky in Borderland State Park but were unable to reach her without help. Easton police then used ATVs to reach Tetewsky and get her to safety, Stoughton police said.Police said Tetewsky “was conscious and alert” and was taken to a local hospital for observation.Stoughton police asked for the public’s help last week as their search for Tetewsky continued, involving multiple agencies, a state police helicopter, drones, K9s and boats.“The public never gave up hope that she would be located safely,” police said in their update on Monday. “She could not have been located without the public’s help.”

Performers participate in final dress rehearsal before 2023 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:23 GMT

Performers took the stage at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade on Monday for the final dress rehearsal ahead of this year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular.  Even with fears of bad weather, both the Pops and guest performers for the show said they’re ready. “We have plans in place to make sure we get a show together at some point,” said Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart. “This is my 28th time and we’ve only have one total rainout, so let’s just have collective energy toward fair weather.”“I love this city, it’s one of our favorite cities, it’s one of our biggest fan bases right here in Boston and we’re here for our men and women in uniform,” said Chris Lucas of the Grammy-winning country duo LoCash. “It’s the Fourth of July, we’re celebrating the greatest country in the world.”Special guests performing in this year’s Fireworks Spectacular will include LoCash, Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez and 90s R&B group En Vogue.Spe...

Search continues after small dog snatched from yard in Dorchester

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:23 GMT

A moment of panic marked the start of a search for a stolen dog in Dorchester Sunday as owner JC Simcock said someone snatched his family’s 6-year-old Yorkshire Terrier from their backyard. Surveillance video shows someone seen walking down the street carrying the dog, named Tinky. Speaking on Monday, Simcock said the search was ongoing. “I can’t thank everyone enough for putting the word out,” he said. “Anything we can do to get as many ears and eyes on her missing.”Simcock said he let Tinky and the family’s other dog out into their fenced-in yard on Fowler Street on Sunday morning. He went inside for a few minutes to grab a coffee. When he came back out, he said Tinky was gone.“I’m calling her thinking she ran back in behind me, so I go back inside to go check the house,” Simcock said.Simcock said he started searching, looking through the family’s yard and their home. But there was no sign of Tinky. Later in the day, he said he scou...

Stoughton woman missing for a week has been found alive, she was ‘stuck in the mud for several days’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:23 GMT

The 31-year-old Stoughton woman who had been missing for a week has been found alive after she was “stuck in the mud for several days,” according to police.Emma Tetewsky was located alive in Borderland State Park by Easton police officers on Monday evening, Stoughton Police has reported.She had been found by hikers passing by, but the hikers couldn’t get to her on foot, police said. They notified Easton Police and directed the officers to her location in the woods.“Utilizing ATV’s, Easton PD undertook rescue efforts to reach Emma and free her as she was stuck in the mud for several days,” Stoughton Police wrote.“Emma was conscious and alert and she was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for observation,” police added.Tetewsky was reported missing by her family last Monday, June 26.The Stoughton Police Department in the search for her was assisted by several public safety assets, including drones and boats, from the State Police Air...

Big Bay Boom: What to know about parking, public transportation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:23 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- With thousands expected to be in attendance for the much-anticipated Big Bay Boom, traffic will be impacted in the San Diego area.Those going to the spectacular light show should plan ahead for parking and public transportation.ParkingThe Port of San Diego compiled a list of parking spots near the Big Bay Boom to check out:Coronado Ferry Landing (1201 First Street)Rate: $40 per vehicleKettner Street/ Cedar St. Garage (715 W Cedar St.)Rate: $20 per vehicle -- must exit lot by midnightSpanish Landing ParksRate: Free metered Parking, four hours maximum on July 4 -- park closes at 10:30 p.m.Navy Pier Parking Lot (910 N Harbor Drive)Rates: Midway patrons $10 until 5 p.m. while public parking is $20 after 4 p.m.B Street Pier Parking Lot (1140 N Harbor Dr.)Rate: $40 per vehicle -- must exit lot by midnightParking near the County Administration Center (Ash Street)Rate: $20 per vehicle at public parking garage under Waterfront Park -- must exit lot by midnightSan Diego Conventio...

A sweet slice of history: Florida Keys celebrate 200th birthday with giant Key lime pie

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:23 GMT

BIG PINE KEY, Fla. (AP) — Partying never gets old in the Florida Keys — especially for a milestone birthday like No. 200.The Florida Keys celebrated its bicentennial Monday along the Gulf of Mexico with a Key lime pie more than 13 feet (4 meters) in diameter — which organizers intend to certify as a world record. The festivities marked the anniversary of the Florida Territorial Legislature’s establishment of Monroe County on July 3, 1823 and celebrated its history. The county contains all of the Keys and a portion of Everglades National Park.During the Civil War, Key West remained in Union hands as a base for a naval blockade of Confederate shipping. In the early 1900s, Standard Oil millionaire Henry Flagler spearheaded the construction of the Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad that became widely known as the eighth wonder of the world.And for nearly six months of his 1945-1953 presidency, Harry Truman governed the U.S. from his Key West “Little White House” that is now Florida’s only p...

EU climate chief is concerned over the expansion of the coal industry in China

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:23 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — The European Union’s climate chief on Monday expressed concern over the expansion of China’s coal industry, with the building of new coal-fired plants. At a conference in Beijing, Frans Timmermans said that while China is forging ahead with plans to expand its use of renewable resources such as wind and solar energy, the country has also been constructing an ever-growing number of coal-fired plants in the past few years. “And that seems to be in a contradiction and it is in contradiction,” said Timmermans. “But at the same time, I do understand the anxiety caused by potential blackouts.”China is the world’s biggest and fastest-growing producer of renewable energy. It aims to turn one-third of its total power supply renewable by 2025.As more cities are experiencing sweltering temperatures this summer, the country may face power shortages and challenges to electricity grids, similar to what happened last year. At the same time, water shortages have led to reductions in ...

Man critical after being stabbed near Montrose Beach

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:23 GMT

CHICAGO — A man is in critical condition after he was stabbed near Montrose Beach Monday evening, according to the Chicago Police Department.Police said a 29-year-old man was on a walkway in the 4600 block of West Lawrence Wilson Drive around 7:13 p.m. when he got into a physical altercation with an unknown offender. The 29-year-old man was stabbed in the upper chest and taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital in critical condition. 1 fatally shot, 1 injured after Brighton Park shooting Police have no one in custody as Area Three detectives continue to investigate.If you or someone you know has information that can help police make an arrest and conviction in the investigation of this incident, anonymous tips can be filed online with CPD at cpdtip.com.

1 fatally shot, 1 injured after Brighton Park shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:23 GMT

CHICAGO — One male is dead and another person is in the hospital after a shooting in the Brighton Park neighborhood early Monday evening.According to the Chicago Police Department, a male victim of unknown age was on the sidewalk in the 4700 block of South Western Avenue around 4:55 p.m. when a vehicle pulled up, and a person inside the vehicle opened fire on him.The male victim, who was shot in the shoulder and buttocks, was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.According to the Chicago Fire Department, a second victim was taken from the scene with a cut injury to St. Anthony Hospital in good condition. Mayor Brandon Johnson tours damages after heavy rains flood Chicago Police have no one in custody as Area One detectives continue to investigate.If you or someone you know has information that can help police make an arrest and conviction in the investigation of this incident, anonymous tips can be filed online with CPD at cpdtip.com.No other information...

Springfield residents go days without power after 'widespread, devastating' derecho winds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:23 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The fierce derecho that tore through Springfield late last week snapped massive utility poles and trees, causing widespread power outages that are expected to leave many homes in the dark for several more days, officials said Monday.The severe weather phenomenon often described as an inland hurricane kicked up straight-line winds of 70 mph (110 kph) or more, driving rain horizontally when the ferocious storm erupted Friday in the Midwest.The destruction was so extensive that municipal utility crews surveying neighborhoods over the weekend often found damage so severe that they made plans to return later to make repairs. Nearly 9 inches of rain reported: Skilling details Sunday’s record breaking deluge “It seems like it should be an easy fix, but it isn’t. So we want our citizens to know that we hear you; it’s hard, we know you’re without power," Mayor Misty Buscher said. “We’re doing our best to restore your power as quickly as possible...