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2 found guilty in murder of retired Chicago fire lieutenant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:52 GMT

CHICAGO — Two people have been found guilty in the murder of a retired Chicago Fire Department lieutenant.The Cook County State's Attorney's Office said a jury found Devin Barron and Jaylen Saulsberry guilty in the murder of Dwain Williams. Police release surveillance video of shootout, attempted carjacking that killed retired Chicago firefighter Willaims was shot and killed in December 2020 on the Southwest Side of Chicago.A third suspect, Dwian Johnson, who was charged in the case, pleaded guilty Tuesday. Second teen charged in murder of retired Chicago firefighter Prosecutors said Johnson testified against the other two defendants during the trial.Williams was confronted by the group outside a popcorn shop.He was walking to his SUV when police said they tried to carjack him.Williams tried to defend himself with his own gun before he was shot and killed.He was a firefighter for more than 20 years. His wife told the Chicago Tribune he "put his whole heart" into the city.

Traveling nurses, engaged to be married, killed in shooting at Washington music festival

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:52 GMT

(KTLA) - Family members and friends are sharing their memories of a Southern California couple killed in a shooting at an EDM festival in Washington state over the weekend.Josilyn Ruiz, 26, and Brandy Escamilla, 29, both of whom were from the Los Angeles area, were attending Beyond Wonderland near the city of George on Saturday night when a gunman opened fire on a crowd in an area where people were camping, authorities said.Josilyn Ruiz (left) and Brandy Escamilla were killed when a gunman opened fire at an EDM festival in Washington state on June 17, 2023. (GoFundMe)Escamilla died of a gunshot wound to the head, and Ruiz died from a gunshot wound to her torso, the Grant County Coroner said. Two other people were wounded.The alleged gunman, identified as James M. Kelly, 26, was shot by law enforcement officers and survived. Officials said Kelly was a joint fire support specialist stationed at a U.S. Army base in Western Washington.Ruiz and Escamilla were living in Seattle as traveli...

Thunderstorms wind down following welcome rain, minor wind damage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures dropped to their coolest readings in a week and a half thanks to severe thunderstorms on Wednesday evening.Fredericksburg reported a 59 mph wind gust from the storms, while small tree limbs were reported broken by gusty winds in Hye and Twin Sisters (Blanco Co.), and in parts of Austin.Over 2 inches of rain fell in Lockhart and 1-2" fell in parts of Austin and the Hill Country. BLOG: If June is this hot, what comes in July? Before the storms, Austin set an unofficial heat index record Wednesday afternoon on the first day of summer as "feels like" temperatures soared to 117°. A few isolated storms remain in the forecast Thursday and Friday, then even hotter weather is possible this weekend through next week. We may have to wait until the 4th of July for a weather pattern change that cools temperatures. Expert: Texas heatwave 'driven by climate change' FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Stay up to date with your Central Texas forecast, sign up for our weather new...

Austin Energy: Your bill will likely go up, unless you conserve during this heat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN)-- The more 100+ degree days we hit here in Austin, the more people crank up their air to stay cool. With two new Austin Energy rate hikes now in effect, how might that impact your bill? For the first time in 10 years, Austin Energy increased its base rates last year to cover the costs of a budget shortfall. Previous coverage: You’ll pay roughly $9 a month more on your Austin Energy bill starting in March The customer charge has gone up from $10 to $13 a month. Keep in mind, that’s what you’re charged before you even flip on a switch.Austin Energy also upped customers’ monthly bills by an average of $15 a month in November. This pass-through rate increase covers the cost of buying and transporting energy.Austin Energy spokesperson Matt Mitchell told KXAN in the past that a typical resident consumes 860 kWh per month. So, both rate hikes add up to about an extra $24 per month for the average Austin Energy user. Of course, that increases the more you crank up your ...

Twins walk-off Boston, 5-4, on Kyle Farmer’s 10th inning single

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:52 GMT

Manager Rocco Baldelli and slugger Joey Gallo were tossed for arguing a called third strike that ended the fourth inning, and Kyle Farmer drove in Willi Castro with the winning run with a one-out single in the 10th as the Twins put on a show for an announced crowd of 23,912 with a 5-4 walk-off victory at Target Field on Wednesday night.It was the Twins’ first victory in this four-game series that concludes with a 12:10 p.m. first pitch on Thursday, and just their second win in their past seven games.Max Kepler homered and drove in two runs, Carlos Correa and Christian Vazquez also drove in runs as the Twins — alone in first since April 11 — retained their one-game lead over victorious Cleveland in the American League Central.With Castro at second as the automatic runner in the 10th, Red Sox right-hander Kaleb Ort intentionally walked Christian Vazquez to get to Michael A. Taylor, who laid down a sacrifice bunt to move the runners to second and third. That brought Farmer, a defensive...

Albany fire sends two firefighters to hospital; minor injuries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y (NEWS10)- A fire broke out at a home on the 300 block of Second Ave Wednesday evening. Firefighters arrived at approximately 6:40 to a fire spreading in the rear of the structure.The fire quickly spread up the back staircase into the second floor. Chief Gregory tells NEWS10 that the fire was especially stubborn due to the layers of roofing. Two firefighters were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries, along with one civilian with a non-fire related medical issue. They have since been treated and released.

Schenectady City Officials continue speed limit discussions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:52 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — For over a year, the City of Schenectady has been collecting data to help justify lowering the speed limit to as low as 25 miles per hour. Discussions started after residents around Kings Road shared frustrations about vehicles speeding through and causing car crashes, some even hitting homes and businesses.“So speeding has been an issue in the city of Schenectady, and it seems to be getting more so on a regular basis,” Marion Porterfield, City Council President, said. “And all over the city. It’s not a problem that is confined to any one neighborhood. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The city plans to shut down the Kings Road Bridge in December for construction, which will cause even more traffic issues on Kings Road.Mayor Gary McCarthy said the city installed speed humps as a part of a pilot program and has been collecting data from six radar cameras on Kings Road.But some city council members ...

City SC fans hoping second half of the season is just as good as first 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - If you asked any St. Louis City SC fan before the season started if they'd be here atop the Western Conference, they likely wouldn't have believed you. But now, this dream has started and has some fans dreaming of a cup.Throughout its inaugural season, City SC has been breaking records left and right."It's been great," said Drew Hrach, a season ticket holder. "It exceeds expectations."City SC is the first expansion team to win its first four games."There were so many people that said we couldn't do it being a first-year team," said Janet Peters, a City SC fan.At the halfway point, the team is right near the top of the list for most points, most goals scored, and most victories for an MLS expansion team."It's been incredible seeing this team built from the ground up," said Ben Gottlieb, a City SC fan. St. Louis County confirms first case of mpox this year The fans played an integral role this season with every game being a sellout."How loud it is, it is second to none,"...

Family wants answers after neighboring abandoned residence collapses on their home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Fire Department says it’s nearly done inspecting abandoned homes that can be death traps for firefighters. One of those vacant properties recently collapsed onto a family’s property, where FOX 2 found interesting ties to a high-profile business.It’s happening at a group of row houses on Howard Street in north St. Louis, most of which are vacant. The Hopkins family lives in one of the homes, right next where another portion is collapsing.Cassandra Hopkins described the sound of an explosion.“We were all asleep and we heard some type of boom,” she said.Hopkins awoke to see the entire of the attached structure next door had collapsed into a pile of rubble.The damage that led up to it is not new. Onlookers will point out a tree that has grown into the back wall. You can also see a brick embedded in a branch. Festus woman charged after meth found on floor of child day care “Our house is not condemned. We’re not having no leaks. We just want the property taken ...

Aaron Rodgers says ayahuasca with teammates, astrology helped form strong bonds: “It is radically life-changing”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:52 GMT

Aaron Rodgers rarely needs extra incentive to target Allen Lazard on the football field, but in September 2022 he found it anyway.Lazard and several other Packers had come up with a celebration in which Lazard was going to pretend to serve ayahuasca, the tea with psychedelic properties that Rodgers brought into NFL lexicon by acknowledging he’s used, after he scored a touchdown.But that required Lazard himself to find the end zone.“A lot of stuff has to happen, right?” Rodgers said during an hour-long keynote presentation Wednesday evening here at the Psychedelic Sciences 2023 convention. “We’ve got to score, I’ve got to hit him with a touchdown. It’s his celebration, so I’ve got to make sure I tell (offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich), ‘Hey, if we get to the red zone, let’s call these two plays because Allen’s No. 1 in the progression on these and I’ve got to make sure I throw it to him.”It all worked out, the Packers beat the Bears and the celebration shot around the internet in...