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Jurors picked for trial of man suspected of several killings in Delaware and Pennsylvania

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The trial of a suspected serial killer who calls himself “the Beast” and is accused in the deaths of several people in Delaware and Pennsylvania during a violent crime spree in 2021 began Monday with jury selection.A jury panel of 12 was selected for the trial of Keith Gibson, 41, who is being tried for the killings of an Elsmere cellphone store manager and a Wilmington man in separate robberies. The fatal shootings are among a host of charges against Gibson outlined in a 41-count indictment, including assault and attempted murder in two other shootings in Wilmington.The Philadelphia district attorney has approved murder charges against Gibson for the killings of his mother and a Philadelphia doughnut shop manager. Gibson also has been named as a possible suspect in a double murder in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood in January 2021.Gibson, dressed in civilian clothes, was handcuffed while escorted in and out of the courtroom Monday. A security officer ...

Search underway for missing hunter on Fourth Lake in unincorporated Lake Villa

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. — A search is underway for a man who deputies say went missing while hunting near Fourth Lake in unincorporated Lake Villa.According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, deputies are searching for a 60-year-old man who went missing after he set out to go hunting in the area on Monday morning and has not been heard from since. Plainfield landlord pleads not guilty in brutal killing on 6yo. Muslim-Palestinian boy Deputies say the missing man's boat and property were located at his duck blind, but authorities have not been able to make contact with him.Crews are now searching around the lake and in a marshy area surrounding the lake.Authorities have not yet identified the missing man.This is a developing story, stay with WGN News for the latest updates.

2 arrested following armed robbery of mail carrier in Harvey

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

HARVEY, Ill.  — Two people are expected to be charged for their alleged role in the robbing of a mail carrier at gunpoint in south suburban Harvey.Harvey Police and U.S. Postal Inspectors announced the apprehension of Xavier Starr, of Lansing, and Malik Washington of Gary, Indiana following the Oct. 23 armed robbery of a mail carrier. Postal inspectors said the crime occurred just after 4:45 p.m. in the 14800 block of S. Lexington Ave.According to authorities, a male fled the scene in a silver Chevrolet. Police added that the silver Chevrolet was traveling with a dark blue Hyundai Elantra with extensive rear-end damage. The use of the License Plate Reader System helped law enforcement track down one of the suspects, leading to their arrest. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines Charges are currently pending against both individuals involved.The U.S. Postal Inspection Service offered a $150,000 reward for information.

MedWatch Digest: The impact of football on the brain — and more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

For Monday, Oct. 30, WGN’s Dina Bair has new medical information, including: More Coverage: WGN's Medical Watch Football & Brain Injury StudyDoctors used pet scans on former NFL players. The brain image showed a clear elevation of a protein associated with brain injury and repair. The research in the Journal of the American Medical Association closely examined 54 athletes. The positron emission tomography imaging revealed levels of (Translocator protein) TSPO in former NFL players were significantly higher than in other elite athletes involved in non-collision sports.  The high protein levels persisted even after players left the game. The NFL players also had lower performance in learning and memory tests. Extreme heat projected to increase heart-related deathsEven though the weather is getting colder now, doctors are still concerned about heat. Extreme heat, which is more common now, wreaks havoc on the heart. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) i...

1 in 4 US medical students consider quitting, most don't plan to treat patients: report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

(The Hill) -- A new report on how medical students view the future of their careers has found that a quarter of aspiring physicians in the U.S. say they are considering quitting their studies, with many expressing concerns about their mental health and how they can find a study-life balance.The report "Clinician of the Future: Education Edition," which was released by the health science and journal publisher Elsevier, surveyed 2,212 students from 91 countries between April and May of this year."Students are committed to and positive about their education, but with concerns about mental health, study–life balance, combined with external worries such as the rise of misinformation and looming clinician shortages, some are considering quitting their course altogether, while others are thinking about non- patient-facing roles once qualified," the report stated. How parents can help students avoid college debt before it starts Among the surveyed medical students, 60 percent said they we...

'Intense' fire at under-construction Rollingwood home contained, Westlake Fire says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

ROLLINGWOOD, Texas (KXAN) -- An "intense" fire at an under-construction home in Rollingwood is contained as of 4:30 p.m. Monday, Travis County ESD No. 2 Fire Chief David Wilson said.ESD 2, also known as the Westlake Fire Department, said no one lived at the home, but that it was close to being completed. The Austin Fire Department was first to respond to the home on Pickwick Lane around 1:59 p.m. Wilson said a few minutes later the fire was through the roof.The cause of the fire remains under investigation, Wilson said.Austin Fire Department crews responded to a two-story residential structure fire in Rollingwood on Monday | Courtesy AFDAustin Fire Department crews responded to a two-story residential structure fire in Rollingwood on Monday | Courtesy AFDAustin Fire Department crews responded to a two-story residential structure fire in Rollingwood on Monday | Courtesy AFDAustin Fire Department crews responded to a two-story residential structure fire in Rollingwood on Monday | Cour...

Early first freeze for some this week as rain exits the area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Following a week of wet weather in the area, dry sunshine returns for the rest of the week starting Tuesday. But clear skies will set the table for the first autumn freeze for some communities -- coming two to three weeks ahead of schedule.A few light rain showers wrap up Monday evening following cold, light rain much of the day. Drier air is moving in from the northwest which will lead to clear skies on Halloween, but breezy north winds will continue pumping in cold air.Following a top-3 coldest Halloween Day on record in Austin with highs in the 50s, trick-or-treaters will need a jacket with their costume Tuesday evening. Expect chilly temperatures and north winds blowing at 10-15 miles per hour.Once winds relax a bit more Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, this appears to be our coldest morning of the week. While temperatures in Central Austin are not expected to dip to freezing, some colder suburbs and many rural communities will record their first freeze of t...

Texas volunteer fire departments awarded $15.7M in grants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) – The Texas A&M Forest Service awarded 260 rural volunteer fire departments with more than $15.7 million in assistance grants.These grants were awarded last week from the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Grant Program.The Forest Service said the grants will reimburse rural volunteer fire departments for equipment purchased like fire trucks, training aids, slip-ons, chassis and various fire and rescue equipment. This includes the purchase of 70 fire trucks.The Texas Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program is funded to award $21 million to rural volunteer fire departments this year. The program has allocated more than $336 million to rural volunteer fire departments since its inception.The Forest Service said the Texas Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program was created in 2002. It provides funding to rural volunteer fire departments for firefighting vehicles, fire and rescue equipment, protective clothing, dry hydrant...

New Kids on the Block to play outdoor show at Mystic Lake Casino in June

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

Grown-up boy band New Kids on the Block will hit the road next summer on a tour that stops at Mystic Lake Casino Amphitheater on June 23.Tickets start at $69 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. Citi cardholders have access to a presale that starts at noon Wednesday.Formed in Boston in 1984 by New Edition’s manager Maurice Starr, New Kids on the Block enjoyed a run of pop hits in the late ’80s and early ’90s, including “You Got It (The Right Stuff),” “I’ll Be Loving You (Forever),” “Hangin’ Tough” and “Step by Step.” In 1991, they performed at the Super Bowl halftime show, the first time a pop music group played the event.After New Kids’ fourth album “Face the Music” flopped at retail and on radio, the group split up. Of the five members, Donny Wahlberg found the most success after establishing himself as an actor.In 2008, the group reunited for a wildly successful tour that ran 150 dates. That...

Kyle, Kulas: St. Paul sales tax referendum? Let’s hit ‘pause’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

The St. Paul Area and Midway Chambers have reservations about St. Paul’s 1% sales tax referendum, which we’re voting on in a week. While the intention is commendable — funding road repairs and improving park amenities — the repercussions cannot be overlooked.St. Paul businesses already have been subject to numerous new tax increases this year, including but not limited to the 1% seven-county metro sales tax for transit and housing, delivery fee, increased tab fees, gas-tax indexing, and 0.07% payroll tax to support paid family medical leave. We’re at the point where our members are saying “enough.” In fact, through surveying our members, both membership groups reported back a 77% opposition to the tax proposal.There are funding alternatives to increasing the local sales tax rate to the highest in the state, many of which are dedicated to core municipal services and street improvements. While these options might not be a panacea, they must be acknowledged and ...