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Indianapolis Star
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
How did Fishers firefighter Jeff Hague do on Jeopardy! Monday night?
Captain Jeff Hague, a firefighter with the City of Fishers, got to live out a "lifelong dream" Monday when he appeared on the popular quiz show "Jeopardy!" The Carmel resident competed against Anna Ciamporcero, a stay-at-home mom from Connecticut, and 12-time defending champion, Scott Riccardi, an engineer from New Jersey. Hague made a valiant effort but the firefighter's hopes of moving on to Tuesday's game were extinguished after a third place finish. Here's what happened. Hague has served the City of Fishers as a firefighter for more than 20 years and was recently promoted in late April to the rank of Captain. The firefighter and paramedic kindled a long burning ambition to appear on "Jeopardy!," according to a social media post the department put out Sunday. "We're proud to cheer on one of our own," a spokesperson said, calling Hague's appearance on the hit quiz show "living a lifelong dream." Hague buzzed in a total of 10 times in the first round and four times in Double Jeopardy, according to data from the show, answering 12 questions correctly. At the end of the first round, Hague was in second place with $2,200 to Riccardi's $5,400. The New Jersey engineer managed to pull much further ahead in the Double Jeopardy round, ending with $35,400 against Ciamporcero and Hague, who had $4,600. The Final Jeopardy question stumped two of the three contestants. The category was "Mythological Places" and the clue was: "A 17th Century English Translation of the 'Aeneid' rhymes 'My Soul Remains' and 'Perpetual Pains' with this two-word place." The answer: "What are the Elysian Plains?" Only Riccardi answered correctly, wagering $15,000 to end the night in first place with $50,400. His total 13-day winnings as of Monday are $362,901. Hague entered Final Jeopardy with $4,600. He wagered $4,400 but didn't know the answer, ending the night with $200. "Jeopardy!" airs nightly at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday on WTHR in Indianapolis. Visit to see when and where the show airs in your area. You can stream episodes of "Jeopardy!" online with a subscription to Philo. Watch 'Jeopardy!' on Philo "Jeopardy!" doesn't stream on Peacock, but with a premium subscription, you can watch the broadcast live. Watch 'Jeopardy!' on Peacock Contestant Brad Rutter won $4,938,436 — including tournaments — on "Jeopardy!," the all-time record amount of money awarded, according to the show's website. Ken Jennings is second on the list with $4,370,700. Ken Jennings won a record 74 consecutive games, according to the "Jeopardy!" website. James Holzhauer won $131,127 in a single game on April 17, 2019, according to the show's website. Holzhauer holds each of the top 10 single-game winning totals with No. 10 checking in at $89,229. His total earnings rank third all-time at $3,612,216. Potential contestants are invited to audition by taking the show's online test, which can be found here: Adult contestants must be age 18 or older.
Indianapolis Star
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
How did Fishers firefighter Jeff Hague do on Jeopardy! Monday night?
Captain Jeff Hague, a firefighter with the City of Fishers, got to live out a "lifelong dream" Monday when he appeared on the popular quiz show "Jeopardy!" The Carmel resident competed against Anna Ciamporcero, a stay-at-home mom from Connecticut, and 12-time defending champion, Scott Riccardi, an engineer from New Jersey. Hague made a valiant effort but the firefighter's hopes of moving on to Tuesday's game were extinguished after a third place finish. Here's what happened. Hague has served the City of Fishers as a firefighter for more than 20 years and was recently promoted in late April to the rank of Captain. The firefighter and paramedic kindled a long burning ambition to appear on "Jeopardy!," according to a social media post the department put out Sunday. "We're proud to cheer on one of our own," a spokesperson said, calling Hague's appearance on the hit quiz show "living a lifelong dream." Hague buzzed in a total of 10 times in the first round and four times in Double Jeopardy, according to data from the show, answering 12 questions correctly. At the end of the first round, Hague was in second place with $2,200 to Riccardi's $5,400. The New Jersey engineer managed to pull much further ahead in the Double Jeopardy round, ending with $35,400 against Ciamporcero and Hague, who had $4,600. The Final Jeopardy question stumped two of the three contestants. The category was "Mythological Places" and the clue was: "A 17th Century English Translation of the 'Aeneid' rhymes 'My Soul Remains' and 'Perpetual Pains' with this two-word place." The answer: "What are the Elysian Plains?" Only Riccardi answered correctly, wagering $15,000 to end the night in first place with $50,400. His total 13-day winnings as of Monday are $362,901. Hague entered Final Jeopardy with $4,600. He wagered $4,400 but didn't know the answer, ending the night with $200. "Jeopardy!" airs nightly at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday on WTHR in Indianapolis. Visit to see when and where the show airs in your area. You can stream episodes of "Jeopardy!" online with a subscription to Philo. "Jeopardy!" doesn't stream on Peacock, but with a premium subscription, you can watch the broadcast live. Contestant Brad Rutter won $4,938,436 — including tournaments — on "Jeopardy!," the all-time record amount of money awarded, according to the show's website. Ken Jennings is second on the list with $4,370,700. Ken Jennings won a record 74 consecutive games, according to the "Jeopardy!" website. James Holzhauer won $131,127 in a single game on April 17, 2019, according to the show's website. Holzhauer holds each of the top 10 single-game winning totals with No. 10 checking in at $89,229. His total earnings rank third all-time at $3,612,216. Potential contestants are invited to audition by taking the show's online test, which can be found here: Adult contestants must be age 18 or older. John Tufts covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Send him a news tip at JTufts@ Find him on BlueSky at JohnWritesStuff.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Yahoo
4-Year-Old Wanted to Ride with Great-Grandpa on Tractor, Then Was Killed in an Accident
A 4-year-old boy and his 68-year-old great-grandmother died following a farming accident in Indiana on Monday, June 23 The little boy was pronounced dead at the hospital, and his great-grandmother died two days later More than $70,000 has been raised to create a playground in his memoryA 4-year-old boy and his great-grandmother died following a farming accident in Indiana, according to authorities and local reports. On Monday, June 23 at 7:40 p.m. local time, authorities received a call about an accident in Redding Township, the Jackson County Sheriff's Department said in a statement shared with PEOPLE. When emergency responders arrived, they found a 68-year-old woman and a 4-year-old boy who had been 'struck' by a tractor. The little boy was taken to a medical center where he was pronounced dead. The woman was flown to another hospital and died of her injuries on the morning of Wednesday, June 25, the sheriff's office said. When contacted by PEOPLE, a spokesperson for the Jackson County Sheriff's Department confirmed that the two people were related and that the tractor involved in the accident was a combine. The Jackson County Coroner did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. The accident is under investigation. "Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family and all involved," Sheriff Rick Meyer of the Jackson County Sheriff's Department said in a statement. In an interview with NBC affiliate WTHR, Zach Flinn, confirmed that his 4-year-old nephew, Maverick Flinn, and Maverick's great-grandmother were involved in the fatal accident. That evening, the little boy wanted to ride in the combine with his great-grandfather. As he exited the tractor, both he and his grandma were fatally injured, according to the outlet. Zach told WTHR that farming was a big part of Maverick's life. "It was in his blood," the grieving uncle told the outlet. "But just, so energetic, so loving, never met someone that he didn't want to give a hug to." According to the little boy's obituary, he was loving and made friends easily. 'Maverick's life was full of joy and curiosity,' it reads. 'His bright smile and kind spirit touched everyone he met.' Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'God's child had the brightest smile, a heart full of love, and gave the very best hugs,' Maverick's obituary reads. 'His time on earth was far too short, but the love he gave and received will remain forever.' Following the tragic accident, more than $70,000 has been raised via GoFundMe in honor of the young boy, well beyond the original goal of $5,000, as of Monday, June 30. Maverick's family plans on creating a playground in his memory. (The organizer of the donation page did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.) Read the original article on People
New York Post
23-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Tyrese Haliburton emerges in wheelchair as Pacers fans cheer at airport after devastating Game 7 Achilles injury
Tyrese Haliburton couldn't have envisioned himself returning from Game 7 of the NBA Finals in a wheelchair, but Pacers fans were out in full force to cheer up their star point guard as he returned to Indiana. Fans made it to Indianapolis International Airport in the wee hours of the night, roaring for Haliburton, who emerged from the team plane in a wheelchair after his devastating Achilles injury in the first quarter of Sunday's 103-91 Game 7 loss to the Thunder in Oklahoma City. The fans chanted 'Tyrese,' clapped and rang cowbells as Haliburton rolled past, according to video captured by WTHR. Advertisement The star was visibly sullen and likely still in pain, but he gave a wave of appreciation to those who turned up in support. Haliburton got off to a hot start in Game 7, knocking down three early 3-pointers, before he suffered the excruciating Achilles injury partway through the first quarter. Advertisement The moment marked a brutal end to a magical run for Haliburton, who has rattled off clutch moment after clutch moment these playoffs. 5 Tyrese Haliburton in a wheelchair after the Pacers return to Indianapolis following their Game 7 loss to the Thunder. WTHR 5 Tyrese Haliburton waves to fans who cheered him on at the airport. WTHR The Iowa State product hit thrilling game-winners in all four of Indiana's playoff series. Advertisement First was a series-clinching layup in Game 5 of the first round against the Bucks, before a clutch step-back three in Game 2 of the second round against the Cavs, a miraculous shot in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks and a clutch game-winner in Game 1 of the Finals against the Thunder. 5 Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on June 22, 2025. AP 5 Tyrese Haliburton writhes in pain after suffering an Achilles injury during Game 7 of the NBA Finals on June 22, 2025. AP 5 Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton leaves the court after suffering an Achilles injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on June 22, 2025. AP Advertisement Haliburton's health was in question for the latter part of the Finals after he suffered a right calf strain in Game 5. But he played through it in Game 6, a blowout Pacers win, and appeared to be playing like his normal self early in Game 7. What would have happened if Haliburton had remained healthy for all of Game 7 will become a classic NBA what-if, but Pacers fans are clearly putting their heartbreak aside to appreciate all Haliburton has done for the franchise. Haliburton's outlook for next season remains unclear, but it can often take between eight to ten months for an athlete to recover from an Achilles injury.
Miami Herald
29-05-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
8-year-old boy contracts H flu and dies within 20 hours. ‘Nothing they could do'
An 8-year-old boy contracted a bacterial infection from a classmate and died within 20 hours, his Indiana mom said. Ashlee Dahlberg, of Lowell, is now imploring parents to vaccinate their children following the April 28 death of her son, Liam Dahlberg. She told WTHR her immunocompromised son complained about a headache when he returned home from school. When he was taken to a hospital the next morning, an MRI uncovered 'bacteria that was covering his brain and spinal cord,' the mother said. 'At that point in time, there was nothing they could do,' Dahlberg told WTHR. Liam had contracted H flu, also known as Haemophilus influenzae or Hib. The disease developed into a meningitis infection, a loved one said in a GoFundMe. Liam, described in the GoFundMe as a 'bright and smart young boy... full of life and potential,' was declared brain dead within 20 hours following the onset of his symptoms, his mother said in a Facebook post. 'To sit there and be told my son was a 1 in a million case and that he was basically handed his death card the minute he came into contact with that UNVACCINATED child, who is a carrier because of the simple fact he/she is UNVACCINATED, makes me sick,' Dahlberg said. Haemophilus influenzae bacteria live in people's noses and throat, and while they don't typically cause harm, they can travel across the body and pose danger, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The bacteria is spread to others when people breathe in small respiratory droplets that are created when an infected person coughs or sneezes, the CDC says. Health officials say the best way to prevent H flu is to get vaccinated, as the CDC recommends all children younger than 5 to receive a vaccination for the disease. It's why Dahlberg has created a petition asking for religious exemptions for school immunizations to be eliminated. 'We must act swiftly and decisively to prevent further tragedies,' she said in the petition. 'Ensuring that all children in public schools are vaccinated, barring medical exemptions, protects not only those children but all members of society.' Liam was a third grade student at Lake Praire Elementary School in Lowell, according to an obituary. Lowell is about a 135-mile drive northwest from Indianapolis.
