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Virginia ex-superintendent convicted of misdemeanor in firing of teacher

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:34 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia jury has convicted a former schools superintendent on a misdemeanor charge in connection with what prosecutors said was the retaliatory firing of a teacher who reported that an elementary school student inappropriately touched her. Former Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler was acquitted on a separate misdemeanor count after the five-day trial, local news outlets reported. The charges stemmed from a special grand jury commissioned by Attorney General Jason Miyares that investigated the school system’s widely criticized response to two sexual assaults committed by a high school student against female classmates in 2021.“Justice has finally been served in Loudoun County,” Miyares said in a statement. Ziegler faces up to a year in jail, in addition to a possible fine, according to the attorney general’s office. His sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 4.WRC-TV in Washington, D.C. reported Ziegler and his attorney left the c...

Maldives opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz wins the presidential runoff, local media say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:34 GMT

MALE, Maldives (AP) — Opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz won the Maldives presidential runoff on Saturday, securing more than 53% of the vote, local media reported.The election has turned into a virtual referendum on which regional power — India or China — will have the biggest influence in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation.Mihaaru News reported that incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih had received 46% of the vote and that Muiz had won by more than 18,000 votes. Official results were expected later Sunday. It is a surprise win for Muiz, who entered the fray as an underdog and was named only as a fallback candidate closer to the nomination deadline after the Supreme Court prevented his party’s leader and former President Abdulla Yameen from contesting because he his serving a prison sentence for money laundering and corruption. “Today’s result is a reflection of the patriotism of our people. A call on all our neighbours and bilateral partners to fully respect our indepen...

Pedestrian seriously injured when struck by vehicle in Mississauga

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:34 GMT

A pedestrian has been seriously injured when struck by a vehicle in Mississauga on Saturday afternoon.Peel police responded to reports at approximately 12:23 p.m. of a two-vehicle collision in the Britannia Road and Millcreek Drive area.A pedestrian was also involved and was taken to SickKids hospital with serious injuries.Both vehicles remained on scene and Britannia Rd eastbound is closed at Joymar Drive.

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku burned on face, arm in home accident while lighting fire pit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:34 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku suffered burns to his face and arm in an accident at home while lighting a fire pit.Njoku was added to the injury report on Saturday and listed as questionable for Sunday’s home game against the Baltimore Ravens.It’s not immediately known when the accident took place or the severity of Njoku’s injuries. However, his agent Malki Kawa, posted on social media that the 27-year-old tight end “is OK.” Kawa thanked “everyone for reaching out.”Njoku, who is in his seventh season with Cleveland, has 10 catches for 92 yards this season. He’s a solid blocker and coach Kevin Stefanski noted that Njoku has been a major contributor on several big plays through three games.Njoku’s injury further complicates things for the Browns (2-1), who could be without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson against the Ravens. Watson was limited in practice this week with a shoulder injury and is also questionable.If Watson can&...

Shots fired during armed robbery attempt at gas station in River North

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:34 GMT

CHICAGO -- Gunfire was exchanged during an armed robbery attempt when a man was at a gas station in River North Saturday morning. According to police, the 48-year-old man was at the gas station near the 700 block of North Wells Street at around 10:14 a.m. when a gray sedan approached and parked next to him. 2 stabbed during altercation in Chicago’s Loop A number of individuals entered the man's car and took property from within. The man noticed what was happening and confronted the individuals when there was an exchange of gunfire. No one was shot and the group fled eastbound. There were no other injuries reported and police are investigating. WGN is actively following this incident and will update as more information is received.

Multiple fatalities confirmed after Illinois crash involving semi-truck carrying ammonia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:34 GMT

TEUTOPOLIS, IL (WTWO) – The Illinois State Police have announced multiple confirmed fatalities after a crash near Teutopolis involving multiple vehicles, including a semi-truck that was carrying anhydrous ammonia.The crash also resulted in a leak of the hazardous material.The incident took place just before 9:30 p.m., a release from the Illinois State Police (ISP) said. At the time, ISP confirmed "multiple fatalities." How hot is too hot for the human body? Kim Rhodes, the Effingham County Coroner, had later confirmed that five people, including two children, died as a result of Friday night’s crash and subsequent ammonia leak, Nexstar's WCIA reported. Both children and one adult were confirmed to be from the same local family; the other fatalities involved victims from Missouri and Ohio.Five other people were airlifted to nearby hospitals, including the driver of the truck that was carrying the ammonia, WCIA reported.The surrounding area was since evacuated out of an abundance o...

Butkus family continues a tradition in the name of charity

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:34 GMT

CHICAGO - The family of one of the greatest members of the Bears is still finding ways to give back to Chicago. The latest effort was started by the son of the great Dick Butkus, who is taking an activity he loves to do and using it for good. Matt Butkus, the president of Team Butkus, is holding a series of pregame Bears' tailgates for a second season that raises money not only for the organization's foundation but also for a number of charities in the Chicago area. In 2023, they're being held at the Billy Goat Tavern at Navy Pier, including Sunday before the Bears face the Broncos at Soldier Field. The official event takes place from 8:30 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. with fans being invited to stay and watch the game that's scheduled to kickoff at Noon.There are a number of tailgates for games scheduled through November, which you can see a list of by clicking here.Matt Butkus began the tailgate in 2021 at Soldier Field, with the first coming during the rainy season opener against the 4...

Fall footwear with Chiappetta Shoes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:34 GMT

New season means new shoes, check out a selection of fall footwear with Chiappetta Shoes in Kenosha.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

From photographing Chicago marathon to running for the 7th year in a row

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:34 GMT

The 45th annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon returns to Chicago next Sunday and Kassoum Doumbia has taken pictures of runner as a spectator and is gearing up to run once again.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

'It felt surreal': Military dad surprises kids at homecoming football game in Oklahoma

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:34 GMT

YUKON, Okla. (KFOR) — "Homecoming" had more than one meaning at Friday evening's high school football game in Yukon, Oklahoma. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Joseph Jarvis, with the Army National Guard, surprised his children on Friday night at their school's homecoming, reuniting with his family a month earlier than expected.Jarvis had just returned from his overseas deployment — his fourth deployment overall. He drove to Yukon from Texas on Friday, arriving before Yukon High School's homecoming football game — and just in time to walk his daughter Emelyn onto the field for homecoming court. "He missed her first steps and, you know, when I was praying and thinking about this, I just was like, 'Man, I just hope that he can be here to walk her these steps out onto the field,'" his wife Heather Jarvis told Nexstar's KFOR. "And so something happened and it came through." Here’s how a government shutdown would affect the military It had been 10 months since Jarvis and his family were all tog...