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UConn faces major rebuild weeks after winning 5th NCAA title

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:15 GMT

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley is facing a major rebuild of his team just 17 days after guiding the Huskies to the program’s fifth national championship.Since winning the title on April 3, seven Connecticut players with eligibility remaining have announced plans to either leave the program or at least test their options.Hurley met with reporters Thursday after a workout with his remaining players and said the roster turnover was something he expected.“This is what elite programs face,” he said. “They face players leaving early for the NBA. They face players going through the draft process, maintaining eligibility. Obviously, there’s usually major staff changes, which to this point we’re fortunate to be intact there. But it’s a reality of being an elite program and that’s where we’re at. We’re going to be dealing with this every year.”Four Huskies have declared for the NBA draft.Hurley confirmed that s tars...

Chemung Financial: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:15 GMT

ELMIRA, N.Y. (AP) — ELMIRA, N.Y. (AP) — Chemung Financial Corp. (CHMG) on Thursday reported net income of $7.3 million in its first quarter.The Elmira, New York-based bank said it had earnings of $1.54 per share.The financial holding company posted revenue of $31.7 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $25.4 million, surpassing Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CHMG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CHMGSource

5th arrest made in Alabama Sweet 16 birthday party shooting

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:15 GMT

DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A fifth man was arrested Thursday and charged with murder in connection with a shooting at Sweet 16 birthday party that killed four young people in Alabama, authorities announced. Willie George Brown Jr., 19, of Auburn, is charged with four counts of reckless murder, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. A total of five defendants are now facing reckless murder charges in connection to the fatal shooting. The shooting rampage at the Sweet 16 birthday killed four young people, ranging from ages 17 to 23 and shocked the small east Alabama city of Dadeville. In addition to the four slain, 32 others were injured, four of them critically. The party, at a dance studio just off the town square, was in full swing when gunfire erupted.Tyreese “Ty Reik” McCullough, 17, of Tuskegee and Travis McCullough, 16, of Tuskegee were arrested Tuesday. Wilson LaMar Hill Jr., 20, of Auburn, was arrested Wednesday. and Johnny Letron Brown, 20, of Tuskegee, was arrested Thursday. ...

Glacier Bancorp: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:15 GMT

KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — Glacier Bancorp Inc. (GBCI) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $61.2 million.The Kalispell, Montana-based bank said it had earnings of 55 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 63 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $259.8 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $214.1 million, which also missed Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $228.9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GBCI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GBCISource

OceanFirst: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:15 GMT

RED BANK, N.J. (AP) — RED BANK, N.J. (AP) — OceanFirst Financial Corp. (OCFC) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $27.9 million.On a per-share basis, the Red Bank, New Jersey-based company said it had net income of 46 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 55 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 66 cents per share.The holding company for OceanFirst Bank posted revenue of $141.1 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $100.9 million, which also did not meet Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $116.9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on OCFC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/OCFCSource

Local travel agency closes after 45 years in operation

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:15 GMT

The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) is advising the public of the closure of The Travel Broker Group Inc, which is a local travel agency specializing in custom tours and group tours for women. This comes after the company terminated its registration  under the Travel Industry Act, 2002 effective April 18, 2023.The travel agency has been in operation since 1977 and was located on 1049 Sydenham Road in Kingston. In 2002, the group founded Today’s Woman Traveller, which has also been included in the closure. TICO has released a Closure Advisory for those impacted by the news. Consumers with bookings: consumers who purchased travel services from The Travel Broker Group Inc. and who are in possession of their airline tickets are asked to contact the airline(s) involved to confirm their travel arrangements. This includes consumers who began their travel prior to the closure of the travel agency and who may still be in destination.Who can fileWho can file a claim with the On...

$100M Empower Field at Mile High renovations underway

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Empower Field at Mile High is getting the most expensive facelift since the Denver Broncos' home stadium was built more than two decades ago.The Denver Broncos said the renovations are the "single-largest capital improvement in the stadium’s 22-year history." The drone video provided by the Broncos in the player above shows the extent of the project. Rockies have lowest attendance in 10 years at regular home game What exactly are the upgrades? The South scoreboard is expanding by 70%, measuring 31 feet taller than the previous display.A new all-inclusive hospitality space—located on Level 0—will be built exclusively for fans to enjoy on gameday.The video control room will be rebuilt with cutting-edge technology, including a conversion to HDR, while the Tunnel Boards will also undergo significant enhancements.The South Deck of Empower Field at Mile High will now feature permanent concessions for the first time ever.The Broncos Team Store will undergo a 3,000-squar...

Surveillance video captures 3 suspects arriving with stolen jet skis

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:15 GMT

Police released a crime clue after watercrafts were stolen.A trio of suspects were captured on camera stealing two jet skis on the same day in March.One of them was taken from Yacht Club Boulevard, and four hours later, the second jet ski was taken from Sunrise Boulevard.Surveillance video showed the suspects, who are believed to be underage, arriving at each location by boat.Police said one jet ski was crashed into a dock after a chase involving a marine unit.They said the second watercraft was sunk on purpose.

Broward County Library seeks to become book sanctuary following strict laws banning books in Florida, US

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:15 GMT

The library system wants to be a safe space for curious minds in search of titles that are becoming harder and harder to find.The Broward County Public Library plans to become a book sanctuary.“We are highlighting books that have been banned or challenged, not only here in Florida, but throughout the entire United States,” said Allison Grubbs, director of the Broward County Library.More that 2,000 such sanctuaries already exist across the country.The move comes in time for the celebration of National Library Week, which starts Sunday.“Providing an area where people have the freedom to read, the freedom to access different ideas is really critical to civic engagement,” Grubbs said. It comes as school libraries have seen more and more books challenged or outright removed.Laws like the recently expanded Parental Rights in Education in Florida, known by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” law and the “Stop Woke Act,” which limits how race...

Jack and Jill Children’s Center seeks donation after historic floods affect peoples homes and belongings

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:15 GMT

In some cases, help from Federal Emergency Management Agency won’t be enough.The Jack and Jill Children’s Center is asking the community to pitch in by donating essentials to its students, families and staff could really use right now.“I lost pretty much everything that I own like furniture, clothing for my kids, shoes, clothes, towels, bedding, like the water kept coming, I was doing the best I can do to stop it,” said Shamika Delcine, flooding victim. “When I go home, I sit there just think what’s going to come next, what’s going to happen to me and my kids, my family?”To help, the center is collecting food, baby supplies, cleaning supplies, clothing, furniture and appliances. Monetary donations are also welcomed. For more information, click here.