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Several Walmart stores hit by credit card skimmers: What to look for

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:37:41 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Skimming devices have been installed by suspected scammers in at least five New York Walmart stores over the last week, local police departments confirmed to Nexstar's WSYR.Investigations have been opened after devices were found in stores in Granby, East Syracuse, Camillus, Auburn and Oswego. In each case, the machine was installed on Sunday, July 2, and discovered on Wednesday, July 5.Surveillance images released by police in Auburn, Camillus, and Oswego show the same three people either entering the store or tampering with the credit card terminal.They're accused of adding a skimming device, which is a cover that looks just like the machine, but it steals a customer's credit card information when the card is inserted.OswegoCamillusAuburn"It's been called 'gutsy' to put those devices where they were located, because it's a very public area," said FBI Supervisory Special Agent Samantha Baltzersen.Skimmers typically attack the most vulnerable cards: cards...

$25K hidden in Utah 'treasure hunt' remains undiscovered 5 weeks later

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:37:41 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) -- As treasure hunters in Utah continue searching for a hidden chest with a promised $25,000 bounty, organizers revealed another set of clues to its location.The original clue, which was crafted in the form of a poem by Utah Treasure Hunt creators Dave Cline and John Maxim, has been puzzling fortune-seekers for well over a month now. Despite new hints every week, fortune-seekers are still carefully picking each line apart to discover its secrets. The organizers say the treasure hunt is open to everybody and free to participate in. "No rock climbing, mountain goating, crazy bushwacking, or digging is necessary at all," they say.You'll need to follow a trail for some portion of the hunt, but should have cell service at the location.Cline and Maxim first started the treasure hunt as a passion project during the pandemic in 2020. Since then, they've made the hunt annual. The first two treasure hunts were self-funded, they say, though several companies have since jo...

7/9/2023: Periods of heavy rain today, tomorrow

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:37:41 GMT

The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from meteorologist Matt Mackie:Rounds of heavy rain expected later today. The wet weather could begin late morning west of Albany, but the most widespread rain will likely hold off till after lunchtime for the Capital District and New England.Once it's here though, it doesn't let up very much - Those rounds of rain continue overnight, and on and off downpours are also in the mix for Monday.By the time its all said and done, we expect a widespread 2-3 inches of rain across the region. Some, especially in the higher terrain, could wind up with even more! Rivers, creeks, and streams could be up past their banks. Street flooding is possible, The entire region is under a Flood Watch through 8 PM Monday.Trending drier for mid-week, and that helps temperatures surge back to the upper 80's by Wednesday.Shower & storm chances return for Thursday, with more afternoon pop up showers and storms for Friday & Saturday.

Deputy and officer shoot, kill man in Summit County neighborhood

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:37:41 GMT

A police officer and sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man in a Summit County neighborhood early Sunday morning, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.The incident began at about 7:20 a.m. when authorities received a report of a man “wandering in the neighborhood, waving a firearm and banging on residents’ doors,” in the Summit Cove neighborhood, Lt. Wanda Wilkerson said in a statement.A sheriff’s deputy and a police officer located the man at the intersection of Idlewild and Summit drives. He did not listen to the officers and pointed a gun at them, Wilkerson claimed. Both the officer and the deputy shot and killed the man.Wilkerson did not identify the deputy or the police officer, and did not say which police department the officer belong to. She did not return requests for additional information Sunday.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Lakewood officer fires gun after passenger in car shoots fireworks at homeless ...

Summit County officials respond to wildfire near Frisco

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:37:41 GMT

Summit County authorities responded to a small wildfire near Frisco Sunday afternoon, according to Summit Fire and EMS.Related ArticlesColorado News | Colorado wildfires: Firefighters race to snuff flames before hot, dry weather hits Colorado News | Firefighters gain ground on Devil’s Thumb fire, while Spring Creek fire grows Colorado News | Devil’s Thumb fire, one of five in Colorado, burning on 95 acres Colorado News | Calm conditions stall Spring Creek fire’s growth ahead of red flag warning Colorado News | Colorado wildfires: Forecast dry weather could complicate efforts to quash Spring Creek, Chris Mountain, Coal Mine, Arkansas Loop fires The wildfire, reported around 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Meadow Creek area, was about two-tenths of an acre in size, according to the fire agency. The smoke could be seen to the north of Interstate 70.The fire was between Lily Pad Lake and Meadow Cre...

Woman shot and killed by officers in Tarzana after 2 separate assaults

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:37:41 GMT

A woman who allegedly assaulted four people in Tarzana Sunday morning is now dead after being shot by police.According to the LAPD, authorities first received multiple calls regarding separate assaults in the 5700 block of Reseda Boulevard around 8:35 a.m.Responding officers encountered the suspect, only described as a 30-year-old Black female, armed with a metal pipe. She was shot by police, and while she was initially said to be in stable condition, authorities later confirmed that she died.Out of the four victims, two were transported to nearby hospitals in stable condition, one refused treatment at the scene, and one victim's condition remains unknown. Driver rescued from overturned vehicle hanging off side of 605 Freeway No officers were injured in the shooting, and a metal pipe was recovered at the scene.Traffic in the area will be impacted for several hours due to the investigation.Editor's note: The suspect was originally listed in stable condition, but she was later pro...

2 teens among victims of overnight shooting in Beverly Grove

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:37:41 GMT

One teen died, another was hurt and a third person was also injured after a shooting in Beverly Grove early Sunday morning.According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to the area of 3rd Street and Orlando Avenue around 3:50 a.m. on reports of a shooting. Upon arriving on scene, police discovered that three victims had been shot. The deceased victim was only identified as a 17-year-old male. The two injured victims, another 17-year-old male and a 26-year-old male, were taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and are said to be in stable condition.The shooter has not been identified and remains on the loose. He was only identified as a Black male.It is unknown if the shooting was gang related, police said. Anyone with information is urged to contact the LAPD's West Bureau Homicide Detectives at 213-382-9470.Calls during non-business hours or on weekends should be directed to 1-877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 1...

Bride goes viral for giving her parents ultimate surprise at wedding

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:37:41 GMT

A SoCal couple is going viral online because of a gift their daughter gave them at her wedding.Chris and Jacque Ford secretly eloped at 18 years old in 1998."We just wanted to be together," Jacque told KTLA.Chris had joined the Air Force, and the young and in love couple didn't want to live apart. Skip ahead to the present day, and their 22-year-old daughter, Zoe, just tied the knot in a gorgeous backyard wedding. The video, which has amassed over 3 million views on TikTok, shows the moment when Zoe took the microphone during her reception to thank everyone, she surprised her parents."They never got their own first dance, so we would like to give that to you, as a 'thank you,' for always being there for us and supporting us," she said. Gasps could be heard in the crowd, and tears were flowing as the couple officially had their first dance to the song "Your Song," by Ellie Goulding.Wedding photos by @ravenberlinphotoThe moment didn't just bring people to tears at the wedding, online ...

Ruby Princess scheduled to set sail after San Francisco dock crash

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:37:41 GMT

(KRON) -- The Ruby Princess is officially cleared to leave San Francisco, the United States Coast Guard confirmed to KRON4 on Sunday. VIDEO: Over 100 people arrested after Dolores Park riot The Ruby Princess was damaged after it crashed into Pier 27 on Thursday. No injuries were reported in the crash. The ship was originally scheduled to depart on Thursday, but the damages required repairs as well as inspections by the USCG. The USCG declined to share the specific damages or repairs needed for the ship.Photo: Rachel ArtzThe USCG inspected the ship's repairs for approval. As of 1 a.m. on Sunday, the Ruby Princess was cleared to sail. Those passengers who want a refund were asked to disembark the ship by 11 a.m. on Sunday.The Ruby Princess is expected to depart at 2:30 p.m. for a 7-day Pacific Northwest and Alaska Voyage, Princess Cruises confirmed to KRON4. The cruise will visit Ketchikan on July 12 and Prince Rupert on July 13. The ship is expected to return to San Francisco on J...

Champagne problems as Wimbledon asks fans to cork it when players serve

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:37:41 GMT

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Where and when to pop your Champagne is such a Wimbledon problem.Someone got the timing wrong Sunday at the oldest Grand Slam tournament, where the bubbly helps wash down the strawberries and cream.“Ladies and gentlemen, please, if you are opening a bottle of Champagne don’t do it as the player is about to serve. Thank you,” Australian umpire John Blom announced just after the start of a match on No. 3 Court.Anastasia Potapova smiled and nodded in approval. The 22nd-seeded player was serving to start her third-round match against teenager Mirra Andreeva. When she tossed the ball in the air a cork popped and she sent the serve long. She then lost the point on her second serve, and the umpire’s warning followed.Lanson Champagne is available on the grounds of the All England Club by the glass, half-bottle and bottle. “Le White Label Sec” goes for 95.10 pounds ($122) for a bottle.“Usually, actually, we buy it here, but it’s quite nice that you can actuall...