Florida woman discovers nearly $1 billion in her bank account

Monday, June 21st, 2021, 5:50am

LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) -- Julia Yonkowski went to her local Chase Bank in Florida over the weekend to withdraw some money, but she wanted to check her balance first.

According to the bank receipt she received in Largo on Saturday, Yonkowski had $999,985,855.94 in her account.

Saying she was shocked is an understatement.

"Oh my God, I was horrified. I know most people would think they won the lottery, but I was horrified," she said.

She originally went to the ATM to grab $20.

"When I put in for the $20, the machine came back and said, 'We'll give you the $20 but that'll cause an overdraft and you will be charged' and I said, 'Oh, just forget it,'" she said. ... Read More

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Monday, June 21st, 2021, 12:12am

HENDERSON, Nev. (KLAS) — Crews are on the scene of a fire at a mobile home park in Henderson. It is happening at the Alta Vista Mobile Home Park.

Officials have not released more information, but multiple homes appear to be involved.

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Sunday, June 20th, 2021, 11:43pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada has made significant progress in COVID-19 efforts, and now, with a new vaccination incentive launching July 8th, the hope is that more shots will be administered this summer.

"To date, more than 50% of the total eligible population of our state has received at least one dose of the covid-19 vaccine," said Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak.

The state of Nevada is just getting started as the amount of pop-up clinics around town seem to increase weekly and now our state is offering a 5-million-dollar incentive in cash and prizes to those that get their shot.

"During 'Vax Nevada Days,' residents who have had at least one shot of the COVID vaccine including those who got their shots months ago, will be automatically entered into a weekly drawing to win cash, post-secondary education savings plans and other prizes," said Governor Sisolak... Read More

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Sunday, June 20th, 2021, 11:09pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — One person is in the hospital tonight and another was arrested following a crash Sunday afternoon.

It happened near the intersection of Harmon Avenue and Koval Lane just after 2:40 p.m.

After the preliminary investigation, police say a U-Haul truck was traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound on Harmon. It then crossed the median into the westbound lanes.

At that time, it collided head-on with a Hyundai Elantra. That forced the Elantra into a Nissan Rogue driving nearby.

The driver of the U-Haul — later identified as 24-year-old Christopher Faifaimalie — was taken to the hospital for minor injuries. Police say he also admitted to using drugs before the crash and was booked into CCDC for DUI charges.

The driver of the Elantra — 36-year-old Sruram Vathiyanathan — suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to UMC.

No one else involved was seriously hurt... Read More

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Sunday, June 20th, 2021, 9:54pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Metro Police are currently investigating a homicide in the southeast portion of the Las Vegas valley.

It happened in the 6000 block of Boulder Highway, just south of Tropicana Avenue.

Police plan to hold a briefing later Sunday night to provide more information.

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Sunday, June 20th, 2021, 5:33pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Throughout the pandemic, there has been a spotlight on mental health and the importance of seeking help if you need it.

The Centers for Disease Control recently reported that in 2020, mental health-related hospital visits increased 31% for all teens ages 12-17.

Now, a new teen treatment facility is hoping to change that statistic.

The CDC says throughout the pandemic, hospital visits for suicide attempts began to increase, especially for girls 12-17, going up nearly 51%.

Now Bright Way Behavioral Health is offering a wide range of therapies, to help our teens locally.

The mental health facility is now open in the southwest valley, near Buffalo Drive and Robindale Road.

Teens ages 13-18 live at the co-ed residence, typically staying for three to six months.

These teens are offered specialized, intensive treatment for serious mental health or substance abuse disorders... Read More

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Sunday, June 20th, 2021, 3:52pm

This is a thread that will be updated throughout the game.

PREGAME: Robin Lehner gets the start for the Vegas Golden Knights. Carey Price in net for the Montreal Canadiens.

FIRST PERIOD: No goals scored. Shots on goal: Knights 4, Canadiens 11.

Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) vies for the puck with Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (7) during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup semifinal playoff series Monday, June 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

****Pregame story****

MONTREAL (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights (40-14-2, second in the West Division during the regular season) vs. Montreal Canadiens (24-21-11, fourth in the North Division during the regular season)

Montreal; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT... Read More

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