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Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jones dies, fought to bolster health care and ethics laws in office

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:36 GMT

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton C. Jones, a Republican turned Democrat who led efforts to improve health care and strengthen ethics laws during his one term three decades ago, has died, Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday.Jones was a prominent horse breeder whose political career began in his native West Virginia, where he was elected to the House of Delegates as a Republican. He moved to Kentucky and switched parties, first winning election as lieutenant governor before running for and winning the state’s highest elected office.He also survived two serious accidents while in office from 1991 to 1995 — a helicopter crash and a fall from a horse. Both accidents left him with a severely injured back.“Gov. Jones was a dedicated leader and a distinguished thoroughbred owner who worked to strengthen Kentucky for our families,” Beshear said in a social media post Monday. He said the family has asked for privacy but more details would be shared at a later date.JonesR...

Immersive Bentway Staging Grounds introduced under Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:36 GMT

A new, immersive installation has been unveiled under Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway that explores ways to leverage stormwater runoff from the highway to support the growth of flowering plant species.Bentway Staging Grounds is described as an infrastructure that blends art and environment, public space and experimentation, repositioning the Gardiner as a regeneration site.“This is a temporary installation that is going to be in place for the next several years before the city begins the rehabilitation of the deck above,” said Ilana Altman, Co-Executive Director of The Bentway.The installation aims to collect and leverage runoff water from the highway. Altman says planters will support the growth of diverse, flowering native plant species such as Milkweed, Agastache and Yarrow, while passive water filtration and retention help to reduce the risk of local flooding.Bentway Staging Grounds is a temporary installation that unlocks an expanded public realm and programming...

Eby ‘deeply disturbed’ by CSIS briefing on Nijjar killing in Surrey, B.C.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:36 GMT

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he’s received a briefing from Canada’s spy agency about the “assassination” of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and he’s “deeply disturbed” by what he was told.He says he’s calling on the federal government to share all information related to ongoing foreign interference and “transnational organized crime threats.”Monday’s briefing came after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Parliament there was “credible” evidence linking the government of India to the June killing at a Sikh temple in Surrey, B.C.Eby says Canadians must be safe from foreign government interference, including the threat of violence and murder.He says he needs more information from the federal government so the province can better protect people at risk.Nijjar was shot dead as he sat in his pickup truck in the parking lot of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdawra on June 18, in what police say was ...

Republican gubernatorial candidate in Kentucky appears to soften his hardline opposition to abortion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:36 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron appeared to soften his hardline opposition to abortion on Monday, telling a Kentucky radio station that he would support amending the state’s abortion ban to add exceptions allowing for the termination of pregnancies caused by rape or incest.Cameron, the state’s attorney general, has steadfastly supported the current Kentucky law that bans all abortions except when carried out to save a pregnant woman’s life or to prevent a disabling injury.But during an interview with WHAS-AM, Cameron signaled that if elected governor he would be willing to sign legislation providing abortion exceptions for instances of rape and incest.“There’s no question about that,” the GOP challenger said.Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s campaign accused Cameron of trying to hide his well-established “extreme views” on the abortion issue.“Throughout his time in office, even before this campaign began, Daniel Cameron has made it cle...

Small plane lands on Interstate 80 in LaSalle County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:36 GMT

LASALLE COUNTY, Ill. — Authorities are on the scene after a small plane landed on Interstate 80 in LaSalle County on Monday afternoon.According to Illinois State Police, troopers initially responded to reports of a plane crash along the interstate just before 5:40 p.m. After arriving on scene, troopers say the small airplane landed in the westbound lanes of I-80.It is unclear how the plane is impacting traffic, but authorities say the plane came to rest in the right lane and right shoulder near milepost 95.Currently, it is unclear what led to the crash and police say no injuries have been reported.This is a developing story, stay with WGN News for the latest updates.

On National Cheeseburger Day, a look at Chicago athletes named Burger

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:36 GMT

CHICAGO — There are many fans at sporting events who like to enjoy a cheeseburger while watching their favorite team, which makes Monday a very good day. That's because September 18 is officially "National Cheeseburger Day" as the popular American food is celebrated around the country. For Chicago sports fans, there is one question that might randomly come up on this day: How many athletes in the city's history have had the last name of "Burger"?Well it hasn't happened much, but there is a very recent example of someone who had the name that is top of mind on Monday. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)Jake Burger was a 2017 first round draft pick of the White Sox who would overcome a few major injuries to take the field for the club for three different seasons from 2021 through 2023. The infielder would overcome two tears of his left Achilles early in his career to progress through the White Sox system. He would make his debut during the 2021 season, playing in 15 games for the Ame...

Florida man, 78, fatally shoots neighbor who was trimming trees over property line: authorities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:36 GMT

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A 78-year-old Florida man is accused of shooting and killing his neighbor Sunday evening.The Volusia Sheriff's Office said the shooting happened shortly after 7 p.m. in DeLeon Springs.Investigators said Brian J. Ford, 42, was trimming trees over his property line when his neighbor, 78-year-old Edward S. Druwzolowski, came outside and shot him.The Volusia Sheriff's Office said the first two deputies who arrived at the scene tried to revive Ford, but he died at the scene. Druwzolowski was taken into custody on a charge of second-degree murder, according to authorities. In court documents obtained by ABC, Druwzolowski told authorities Ford initially told him to "mind your business" when the 78-year-old told him to get off his property. That's when Druwzolowski allegedly pointed the gun at Ford, who moved closer to him, the man told investigators. He went on, telling investigators that he left the first two rounds of his six-cylinder gun empty "for safety r...

iOS 17: Should you install Apple's latest update for iPhone?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:36 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Apple rolled out its latest software update Monday, bringing a bevy of new features for Apple fans, including changes to voicemail, FaceTime and more. But for some iPhone users, installing that update may not be a no-brainer.Despite all the buzz around FaceTime messages, live voice mail transcription and StandBy Mode, there are a few reasons not to upgrade immediately.One of the first is a simple one – storage. If you're running low on device storage keep in mind that the download will take up several gigabytes. iOS 17 now available: Here’s what’s new in the major update Following the release of a major software update, Apple also pushes subsequent updates (iOS 15.0.1, iOS 15.0.2, etc.), that often contain bug or security fixes. Some may opt not to immediately update to iOS 17 on the day it is released for that reason.According to CNET, the update might also cause your battery to drain faster than normal, possibly because your device is working in the background to in...

Amid spending bill impasse, government shutdown looms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:36 GMT

WASHINGTON (Nexstar) -- The U.S. government will shut down at the end of the month unless Congress can strike a deal in the next 12 days. There's now a group of Republicans proposing a short term funding extension to avoid a shutdown - but the proposal may be dead on arrival. Not just because Democrats will oppose it, but also because Republicans can't agree with each other."What most of America doesn't know, the majority of the government will be operating, will be working," says Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina), who expects a government shutdown.Despite this, Mace played down the consequences of Congress failing to fund the government in time stating, "I've talked to some federal employees that don't really mind it, because they're going to get a vacation."But if funding lapses, critical government services to the public could be impacted. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-New York), a member of House Republican leadership, says Republicans are working to avoid a shu...

Arkansas trooper retires after performing PIT maneuver on wrong car

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:36 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK) – Officials with Arkansas State Police say a trooper has retired after he allegedly performed a PIT maneuver on a car "in error" following a pursuit on Interstate 40 in St. Francis County.ASP officials confirmed that the trooper was performing a Tactile Vehicle Intervention — sometimes referred to as a TVI, a precision immobilization technique, or PIT maneuver — during a pursuit on Sunday, Sept. 10, around 8:30 p.m. Arkansas State Police settles PIT maneuver lawsuit which injured pregnant woman Authorities said the trooper had been pursuing two vehicles reportedly traveling at speeds in excess of 100 mph. One of the two vehicles being pursued was a white four-door sedan. In the video released by Arkansas State Police seen above, the trooper performed a PIT maneuver on a white sedan — but, according to authorities, it was not one of the suspect vehicles.Neither the driver nor a passenger in the car struck by the trooper said they were injured. Both declined...