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Leaders gather at interfaith breakfast to pray for mayor-elect

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:39 GMT

CHICAGO — Fresh off a trip to Washington D.C., advocating for more dollars for the city, mayor-elect Brandon Johnson gathered with faith leaders to pray Thursday morning.Several hundred people were in attendance at the interfaith breakfast just days Brandon Johnson gets sworn in as Chicago's next mayor. Several religious leaders prayed for Johnson's leadership and unity for the city. "I pray that as we stand here, there is a difference between unity and uniformity," Imam Tariq El-Amin from Masjid Al-Taqwa said. ‘Blossom’ the cow thriving after Niles senior prank "I am confident today Chicago that the colors that wrap us and cover us in this moment will be enough to transform not just the city of Chicago but the entire world," Johnson said.After the mayor-elect spoke to the crowd, they surrounded him, stretching arms and prayed for his strength and to never give up. Johnson also announced more staffing decisions for key positions with a new incoming budget director and chief f...

Michael Jordan’s famed ‘Dream Team’ Olympic jacket heading to auction

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:39 GMT

The jacket that Michael Jordan famously and grudgingly wore while receiving an Olympic gold medal has been in Brian McIntyre’s possession for more than three decades now.He figures the time is right to let someone else enjoy it.The red, white and blue Reebok jacket that Jordan — a Nike athlete — was forced to wear on the medal stand alongside the other members of USA Basketball’s first “Dream Team” at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics is headed to auction. Sotheby’s, which has the offering that will run through June 28, estimates that the jacket could fetch anywhere from $1 million to $3 million. WGN at 75: How Channel 9 covered Michael Jordan’s historic 1988 All-Star Weekend “I’ve enjoyed it and it’s just the right time to do this,” McIntyre said. “And it’s easier to do this than it is to leave things for my kids.”Jordan is aware of the decision to auction the jacket, McIntyre said.FILE - United States' Scottie Pippen, left, Michael Jorden, center, and Clyde Drexler rejoice, Aug. 8, 19...

Texas law enforcement entities show support after Cameron police officer killed on duty

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:39 GMT

CAMERON, Texas (KXAN) -- Several Texas law enforcement entities have shown support for the Cameron Police Department after an officer was killed on duty late Wednesday night. According to the Milam County Sheriff's Office, it happened during a response to a report of a gunshot victim around 11 p.m. Wednesday. Cameron Police, the Milam County Sheriff’s Office, Rockdale Police and the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the incident. Cameron officer, suspect killed in shooting MCSO said the suspect opened fire on law enforcement personnel, and law enforcement fired back. The suspect was shot and killed, and a Cameron officer was wounded and taken to a hospital where they died.The last time a Cameron police officer was killed in the line of duty was 1935, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page. Several law enforcement entities have taken to social media to show support for the Cameron Police Department. The Lago Vista Police Department offered thoughts and prayers in ...

What did Title 42 do, anyway? A look at US immigration policies and how they're changing

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:39 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is putting new restrictions into place at its southern border to try to to stop migrants from crossing illegally and encourage them instead to apply for asylum online through a new process. The new rules come with the end of coronavirus restrictions on asylum that have allowed the U.S. to quickly expel migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border for the last three years. Those restrictions have often been referred to as Title 42, because the authority comes from Title 42 of a 1944 public health law that allows curbs on migration in the name of protecting public health. Congress has passed no immigration reform in decades.Disinformation is swirling and confusion is setting in during the transition. A look at the new rules (and the old ones):WHAT IS TITLE 42 AND WHAT DID IT DO? Title 42 is the name of an emergency health authority. It’s a holdover from the Trump administration and it began in March 2020. The authority allowed U.S. officials to turn away migrants who ...

Lake George Beach Club hosting Travis Gray, more

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:39 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Lake George Beach Club is plugging in for the summer. This weekend, the lakeside venue brings live music to Lake George for a suitably sunny weekend, for the annual Summer Warm Up. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! A full weekend of music is in store at 3 Lower Montcalm St. on Friday-Sunday, May 12-14. The lineup includes:Friday, May 12Travis Gray - 5 p.m.The Refrigerators - 9 p.m.Saturday, May 13Travis Gray - 5 p.m.Funk Evolution - 9 p.m.Sunday, May 14Travis Gray - 2 p.m.Pat Decker - 5 p.m. Schuylerville, Fort Edward get canal grants The Lake George Beach Club will serve up its menu of food and drink, with both bars running through the weekend. A Mother's Day brunch will also be held on Sunday. The Summer Warm Up is just one opportunity for live music coming this summer in Lake George. See the full list.

Road closure planned along State Route 29 in Johnstown

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:39 GMT

JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday, May 17, State Route 29 will be closed in both directions to facilitate culvert replacement work. The project is expected to be completed around Tuesday, June 6. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The closures impact three miles along Route 29 from the intersection with County Road 116 to just west of the intersection of County Road 131 (Meco Road). Motorists can follow the signed detour that includes County Road 156 to State Route 67 to County Road 116 to State Route 29. The detour will be in place through June 6.

NYS Attorney General suing gun accessory maker in connection to Tops mass shooting

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:39 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State Attorney General Letitia James is taking action against a gun accessory manufacturer that her office connected to the perpetrator of the Buffalo mass shooting. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The announcement comes days before the anniversary of the horrific incident where 10 Black people were killed and three others were injured in a racially motivated attack at the Tops on Jefferson Avenue.A lawsuit has been filed against Mean Arms, which James' office says aided in the illegal possession of assault weapons in New York, including that which was used by the mass shooter in Buffalo."New York law bans the possession of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition," James' office says. "Mean Arms manufactures, sells and distributes a magazine lock, known as the MA Lock, that is marketed as a device to lock a magazine onto a semiautomatic rifle. ...

Painted Pony Rodeo opening June 30, tickets on sale

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:39 GMT

LAKE LUZERNE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Painted Pony Championship Rodeo in Lake Luzerne is set to open on June 30. Tickets are now on sale for all rodeo events. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The rodeo runs from Fourth of July weekend to Labor Day weekend. The rodeos will be every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, rain or shine.The Painted Pony will have Thursday matinees at 2 p.m. All other rodeos are at 7:30 p.m. A Texas-style BBQ will take place for two hours leading up to each event. A party after each rodeo will be held at the Longhorn Saloon II. Cohoes releases 2023 ‘Rock the Block’ lineup Rodeo events include bull riding, cowgirls' barrel racing, bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, and saddle brone riding. Painted Pony is located at 703 Howe Road, only five miles from Lake George.Season passes and single-day tickets are available for purchase. You can buy tickets on the Painted Pony Rodeo website.

Sheriff: Villa Ridge man accused of child abuse claims 'black out' episodes

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:39 GMT

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. - A Villa Ridge man is facing child abuse charges after police found an unconscious 9-month-old in his care.According to Franklin County Sheriff Steve Pelton, deputies went to a home in the 100 block of Baker Street on Monday, May 8, and observed the child had bruises on her face. The child was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital for immediate medical attention. Doctors told authorities the child was suffering from brain swelling, and that her injuries were the likely result of forced trauma. ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ meets St. Charles yet again Investigators met with the homeowner, Aaron Clayton, to discuss the child's injuries. Sheriff Pelton claims Clayton admitted to having "black out" episodes and that he doesn't remember hitting the child, but others in the home had told Clayton he had done so while the child was crying.The Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Clayton with first-degree assault - special victim and abuse or neglect of a chi...

St. Louis County man charged in fatal child abuse case

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:39 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. - A Riverview man remains jailed after being accused of beating his own son to death.According to Sgt. Tracy Panus, a spokeswoman for the St. Louis County Police Department, officers were sent to the 400 block of Thrift Avenue on May 2 for a child injury. The child's father, Victor Pickering, told police his three-year-old son fell approximately two to three feet off the back steps.The boy was rushed to a local hospital, where doctors discovered the child had suffered serious head injuries, abdominal injuries, bruises all over his body, a lacerated liver, lacerated pancreas, a possible bowel injury, mesenteric bleed, retinal hemorrhaging, acute right clavicle fracture, frontal subdural hematoma, and cerebral edema. Crime ring based in St. Charles targeted small towns The child died as a result of those injuries on May 9.Doctors indicated that those injuries were in no way consistent with the story Pickering had told police, and that the child suffered non-accidental t...