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Multiple in custody after fatal shooting of off-duty CPD officer: Sources

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:50 GMT

CHICAGO — Sources tell WGN that people were taken into custody in the fatal shooting of the 24-year-old off-duty officer who was shot and killed outside her home in Avalon Park Saturday.Multiple individuals were taken into custody near the corner of 77th Street and Bishop Avenue early Monday morning, a source told WGN. Police reported of a SWAT incident in the 7600 block of South Bishop Avenue around 8:25 p.m. Sunday night. Police cleared the scene early Monday morning near the block of 76th Street and Loomis Avenue. Areanah Preston, 24, had just completed a tour of duty when she was found with a gunshot wound in the 8100 block of South Blackstone Avenue outside her Avalon Park home around 1:42 a.m. Saturday. CPD investigates death of 24-year-old officer fatally shot outside home Police have not identified why the SWAT situation took place. WGN is actively following this incident and will update as more information is recovered.

Police: Man charged after motorcyclist killed in suburban DUI-related crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:50 GMT

BATAVIA, Ill. — A man was arrested after a motorcyclist was killed in a DUI-related crash in Batavia on Sunday evening.Just after 5:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of South River Street on the report of a traffic crash.Police believe a motorcyclist was southbound in the same block when they were struck from behind by a Chevrolet van, driven by Luis Aca-Osorio, 38, of North Aurora, that was also southbound.Police said the motorcyclist was ejected and the motorcycle became pinned underneath the van.The motorcyclist was transported in critical condition and later died at the hospital. Warrants issued for parents after Northwest Indiana infant dies from ‘massive’ brain injury Following an investigation at the scene, Aca-Osorio was accused of being drunk and placed under arrest.He was charged with two counts of aggravated DUI causing another death, reckless homicide and two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Chicago Fire FC fires manager Ezra Hendrickson

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:50 GMT

CHICAGO - Once again, Chicago Fire FC is making a change when it comes to the person leading the club on the pitch..@ChicagoFire FC has fired manager Ezra Hendrickson this morning after the club’s 2-5-3 start to the 2023 season..Frank Klopas will serve as manager the rest of the year..Assistant coach Junior Gonzalez was also let go, but CJ Brown & Zach Thornton will remain..@WGNNews pic.twitter.com/LY9ST8Yq9B— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) May 8, 2023On Monday morning, the club fired manager Ezra Hendrikson less than 48 hours after a 3-0 loss to Nashville SC on the road Saturday that dropped their record to 2-5-3 on the season.Frank Klopas, an assistant coach who has served in multiple roles with the club since its inception in 1998, will take over as manager for the rest of the 2023 season. “This was a difficult decision, but after careful consideration, we felt that a change was necessary at this time as we work toward our goal of advancing to the playoffs and competing f...

Austin nonprofit reviving I Luv Video's at-home movie, TV rentals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:50 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 8, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two-and-a-half years after I Luv Video announced its closing in September 2020, a new nonprofit is reviving the beloved Austin institution's at-home movie and TV show rental model.The newly formed nonprofit We Luv Video will celebrate the comeback of rental services with a soft opening on Saturday at 6 p.m. As part of this return, they'll rent the first video to I Luv Video's owner, Conrad Bejarano, per a release. KEEP AUSTIN LOCAL: Austin artist creates mini replicas of iconic local businesses We Luv Video will offer a reprieve for the business' video and disc library collection. It comes after the launch of an October 2022 Kickstarter campaign to find the collection a new home, per the release.In a month's time, the campaign collected more than $112,000 in donations from more than 800 backers. Nonprofit We Luv Video signed a lease for a location at 100 E. North Loop Blvd., with t...

Brownsville PD speak on 8 dead, 10 injured in SUV strike near migrant shelter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:50 GMT

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department held a news conference following the violent death of eight people outside a migrant shelter Sunday.The incident happened at 8:30 a.m. near Minnesota Road and North Bernal Road in front of the Ozanam Center, which is a shelter for migrants and the homeless. BPD: 8 dead, 10 injured when SUV strikes crowd near migrant shelter Brownsville Police Investigator Martin Sandoval said seven victims died at the scene and another 10 victims were taken to area hospitals. Sunday evening an eighth person died. Officials say the driver of the SUV was arrested on charges of reckless driving. Sandoval said more charges will likely be filed. Police say the driver has been uncooperative and has given several different names.

They've got questions, she's got answers. ABoR's first full-time economist is predicting more declines

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Amid the roller-coaster whiplash that is Austin's housing market, the professional organization that helps local realtors advise clients on what to do is bringing on a full-time economist.Clare Losey, Ph.D., previously worked as a research assistant at the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. Now she'll take that experience and help the Austin Board of Realtors' more than 20,000 realtors by using econometric and statistical models.Losey has experience using these models to analyze Texas housing markets and talked with KXAN about what she's expecting moving forward. ABoR report: March a good month for home buyers and sellers Tom Miller: Why does the Austin Board of Realtors need a full-time economist, and what are you bringing to the organization?Dr. Clare Losey: The Austin Round Rock (metropolitan statistical area) is one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation. Our housing market has dominated headlines over the past decade, partic...

Wife of St. Paul man killed interrupting car theft pleads for information: ‘Michael deserves justice’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:50 GMT

The wife of the 44-year-old man fatally shot in St. Paul while interrupting a car theft said Monday that “our hearts are broken and our world has been turned upside down by the senseless act.”Michael Scott Brasel, a father of two sons, was killed outside his home in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood on Saturday morning.Michael Brasel (Courtesy of the family)Police said Monday their investigation into Brasel’s killing is “active and ongoing.” No one was under arrest as of Monday morning.“We plead with the public to come forward if you know any details, or have any idea of who could have robbed Michael of the life he loved,” Hilary Brasel said in a Monday statement. “Michael deserves justice. Our family needs closure. Please reach out to the hardworking, outstanding investigators at the St. Paul Police Department to help them solve this case.”Investigators have asked anyone with information to call them at 651-266-5650.Hilary Brase...

Lawsuit: Janet Yellen should ignore ‘unconstitutional’ debt limit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:50 GMT

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and FATIMA HUSSEIN (Associated Press Writers)WASHINGTON (AP) — A union of government employees on Monday sued Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and President Joe Biden to try to stop them from complying with the law that limits the government’s total debt, which the lawsuit contends is unconstitutional.The lawsuit comes just weeks before Yellen has warned that the government could default on the federal debt if Congress fails to raise the borrowing limit by then. Financial markets have been increasingly nervous about the potential for default, with economists warning that a failure to raise the debt limit could trigger a global financial crisis.The lawsuit, filed by the National Association of Government Employees, says that if Yellen abides by the debt limit once it becomes binding, possibly next month, she would have to choose which federal obligations to actually pay once the debt limit bars the government from further borrowing. Doing so, the law...

The best walking trails in Catskill, according to AllTrails

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:50 GMT

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The rainy and dreary weather looks to be behind us. Why not get out and enjoy a walk? Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Using AllTrails, News10 has compiled a list of what trails are considered the best in Catskill. AllTrails uses reviews from trail-goers to make their rankings.1. Olana State Historic Site TrailLength: 1.2 milesElevation: 101 feetRoute type: loopOlana Historic SiteAccording to AllTrails, this route takes an average of 27 minutes to complete. It is popular for birding, hiking, and running. It is dog, wheelchair, stroller, and kid-friendly, as long as dogs are on a leash. This trail is open year-round. 2. RamsHorn- Livingston SanctuaryLength: 2.0 milesElevation: 124 feetRoute type: loopCatskillAccording to AllTrails, this trail takes an average of 42 minutes to complete and is great for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking. It is kid and dog-friendly, as long as dogs are on a le...

Queensbury restaurant raises $1K for server's surgery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:29:50 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Over the weekend, a popular area restaurant pulled out the stops - and the steaks - for a longtime employee in a time of medical emergency. The Silo in Queensbury raised $1,000 over the weekend for a server whose absence has been felt by the locals who come in for a stack of pancakes or fresh cider donut. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "It's shocking, with the volume of guests here, how many people know her dearly and ask for her," said Silo chef and restaurant manager Frank Otte. "With her gone, people are really missing her."The employee in question is Devon Stockton, who has spent nine years serving at The Silo. Stockton recently ruptured a disc in her neck, and is facing an expensive surgery to start her road to recovery. To help the journey down that road, The Silo sold "Devon's Steak and Eggs," a hearty breakfast with all proceeds benefitting Stockton as she goes through surgery and recove...