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1 dead, 8 injured in shooting at Pennsylvania community center

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:34:59 GMT

WHITE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a shooting that killed one person and injured at least eight others early Sunday morning.The shooting happened shortly after 12:30 a.m. at the Chevy Chase Community Center in White Township, about 65 miles east of Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania State Police believe the shooting broke out during a private party at the community center. Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) along with local police department and EMS personnel responded to a shooting that took place around 12:35 a.m. on Oct. 8. The shooting happened at the Chevy Chase Community Center along 5th Avenue in White Township, according to PSP. Troopers say one person, a 22-year-old man from Pittsburgh, was killed in the shooting and eight others were injured. An 18-year-old from Chicago is in critical condition. Authorities have released limited information regarding the remaining victims:18-year-old man from Florida20-year-old man from Pennsylvan...

Creator of 'Coffeecon' on the best coffee

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:34:59 GMT

Coffeecon returns to Chicago next weekend and the host of the event, Kevin Sinnott joins WGN Weekend Morning News to share more about the event for caffeine lovers and finding his perfect brew.

School vouchers, border security, and COVID mandate bans: Here's what to expect in Texas' 3rd special session

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:34:59 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Fights over so-called school vouchers or school choice, border security measures and expanding COVID-19 mandate bans to the private sector are all on the agenda for the Texas Legislature's third special session slated to start Monday.Gov. Greg Abbott has spent considerable time this year pushing for initiatives regarding "school choice," which would allow Texas parents to use public education funds to help pay for tuition for private or charter schools. The third-term Republican governor has said this is to allow families flexibility in choosing the best education for their children, whereas opponents say it will take away critical funding from public schools and will not be equitable. The governor's push for school choice has faced bipartisan roadblocks in the Texas House, whereas the measure passed swiftly with broad Republican support in the Senate during the regular legislative session.Education savings account program faced roadblocks in HouseFiled during the...

Business People: Summit Brewing founder Mark Stutrud to retire as CEO

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:34:59 GMT

OF NOTEMark StutrudSummit Brewing Co. St. Paul, announced that founder and CEO Mark Stutrud will retire in March 2024. Chief Strategy Officer Brandon Bland has been named to succeed him, and Stutrud will assume the role of chairman of the board. Bland has been with the brewery since 2017.CONSTRUCTIONKraus-Anderson Construction Co., Minneapolis, announced the promotion of Tony Peleska to chief information officer; Peleska previously served as vice president of information technology and earlier was CIO for Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.DEVELOPMENTThe Opus G​roup, a Minneapolis-based real estate, construction and design firm, announced the promotion of Anne Marie Solberg to vice president and general counsel. Solberg previously was senior associate general counsel. She succeeds Tom Hoben, who recently retired. The firm also announced that Kelly Baker, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Thrivent, has been elected to its board of directors and that Scott La...

Bear that charged two boys in Colorado Springs put down by Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:34:59 GMT

A bear that charged two boys in a Colorado Springs open space Wednesday was euthanized, and its cubs tranquilized, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials announced Friday.At 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, officers responded to reports of a bear attacking two boys in a heavily wooded open space in Colorado Springs, according to a Friday news release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.When officers arrived on the scene, they found that an adult, female bear had charged at the boys, ages 12 and 13, twice and caused one boy to run into a tree branch, the release stated.The Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers, alongside officers from the Colorado Springs Police Department, searched the open space for the 150-pound bear.According to the news release, when the bear was aggressive toward an officer, another officer euthanized the bear.“This was an unfortunate situation where a sow had become dangerously aggressive toward people instead of being scared of humans,” said Tim Kroenin...

Exasperated, shaken travelers arrive at LAX from Tel Aviv 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:34:59 GMT

The Hamas militant group’s surprise attack against Israel on Saturday has sent shockwaves throughout the international community, and now the conflict is hitting home.U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken told CNN on Sunday morning that officials were ‘working overtime’ to confirm if any Americans died because of the attacks, or if any were taken hostage. Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer, confirmed that Americans were among those taken captive but gave no details about them nor Americans who may have been killed.  Desperate people dig out dead and injured from quakes that killed over 2,000 in Afghanistan Dermer told CNN's "State of the Union" that he suspects the number of captive and deceased Americans to rise due to the large population of dual Israeli-American citizens.FILE - Israelis inspect the rubble of a building a day after it was hit by a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty, File)FILE - P...

My AP top-25 ballot: It’s Georgia, followed by Florida State and Ohio State

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:34:59 GMT

The following ballot was submitted to the Associated Press on Saturday night …1. Georgia2. Florida State3. Ohio State4. Michigan5. Penn State6. Washington7. Oregon8. Oklahoma9. Texas10. Alabama11. Mississippi12. Oregon State13. LSU14. Washington State15. USC16. North Carolina17. Utah18. Missouri19. Louisville20. UCLA21. Notre Dame22. Wisconsin23. Kentucky24. Duke25. Tennessee*** Send suggestions, comments and tips (confidentiality guaranteed) to [email protected] or call 408-920-5716*** Follow me on Twitter: @WilnerHotline*** Pac-12 Hotline is not endorsed or sponsored by the Pac-12 Conference, and the views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Conference.

The 2024 BMW X5 M50 Competition Luxury SUV

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:34:59 GMT

What is a X5? The X5 is a midsize luxury sport utility vehicle built in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and is sold in North America by BMW. The X5 is packed with features to satisfy your love of adventure, with expansive cargo space, a comfortable interior and plenty of towing ability. The X5 has a starting price of only $65,200, plus options.The new 2024 BMW X5 boasts smoother, linear lines throughout the body and moldings. The front end has been completely restyled with two arrow shaped LED bars in the headlights and a pair of tall gills below them. The new updates feature a sleek design; with exterior styling that give it a more aggressive look. The X5 has a larger, more prominent grille, as well as new headlights and taillights, with a modern flair.And what does the M Competition option add to the mix? The M Competition edition includes impressive standard features, including a 617 HP engine, an M Sport Exhaust System, special design elements, M Shadowline Lights and M Track Mode....

Had enough heat? Wet weather returning to Bay Area

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:34:59 GMT

(BCN) -- Rain is likely to return to various cities across the San Francisco Bay Area this week. The best chances for light rain will be Monday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., the National Weather Service said Saturday. Over 1/3 will be Cowboys fans for 49ers game at Levi’s Stadium, ticket retailer says The highest probability of precipitation will be 65 percent in Santa Rosa and 55 percent in San Rafael, forecasters said. San Francisco, Oakland and Napa will have a 50 percent chance of precipitation in the period, according to the weather service.Chances will be 40 percent in Concord and Hayward; 35 percent in Fremont and Sunnyvale; 30 percent in Santa Cruz, and 25 percent in San Jose and Livermore.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Woman dies after fall from building near Fort Mason

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:34:59 GMT

(BCN) -- Officers responding to a report of a person falling off a building found a woman fatally injured on Van Ness Avenue near Fort Mason on Saturday afternoon, San Francisco police said. Officers reached the 2900 block of Van Ness Avenue shortly after 4 p.m. and began cardio-pulmonary resuscitation but were unsuccessful. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Police ask for public’s help identifying people in Levi’s Stadium brawl No signs of foul play were found in a preliminary investigation, police said. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the San Francisco Police Department at (415) 575-4444 or text TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.