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Joliet man accused of shooting father to death during argument

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

JOLIET, Ill. — A Joliet man has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting his father to death.Just before 4 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Fairlane Drive on the report of a shooting. At the scene, officers discovered a 50-year-old man who had been shot in a garage. He was transported to St. Joseph Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Following a preliminary investigation, authorities took Jakeem Williams, 32, into custody at Route 53 and Hoff Road near Elwood.Authorities allege he shot his father during an argument. Earlier at the scene, three other family members safely exited after officers established a perimeter. Postal carrier robbed of mail keys in Westchester Williams has been charged with first-degree murder. His father has not been identified at this time.

After 32 years, a view gets a 2nd chance at 'The Grand Prize Game'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

CHICAGO — The luck was with her on that special day at the WGN studios in 1991, but the timing wasn't great. While in the audience on "The Bozo Show," Michelle Kunath held the number picked by the "Bozoputer" to play "The Grand Prize Game." The problem was that she was only three, so her older sister Jenny was the one who got to play "Bozo Buckets" while she sat on her mother's lap.Well 32 years later, she got her second chance to play.Appearing with Jenny on WGN Morning News on Tuesday, as part of WGN's 75th anniversary celebration, Michelle's 32-year wait to play the "The Grand Prize Game" ended as she tested her skills on the "Bozo Buckets."You can watch this edition of "Second Chance Grand Prize Game" from the March 28 show in the video above. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

RV destroyed in east Austin fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Firefighters responded early Tuesday morning to an RV fire in east Austin. The Austin Fire Department responded around 6 a.m. to the fire, which happened in the 4000 block of Veldt Road. That area is off of FM 969 near Blue Bluff Road.AFD said there were occupants inside the RV but they got out safely. No injuries were reported. The RV was badly damaged, but the fire was put out. AFD said crews worked to keep the fire from spreading to other RVs. RV destroyed in east Austin fire (Image courtesy: Austin Fire Department) RV destroyed in east Austin fire (Image courtesy: Austin Fire Department) RV destroyed in east Austin fire (Image courtesy: Austin Fire Department) The fire marshal is being requested to investigate the fire due to the extent of the damage.

Police looking for missing Vermonter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

PANTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- The Vermont State Police are currently searching for a missing 25-year-old from Panton, Vermont. Police say Colby Johnson was last seen leaving his residence around 11 a.m. to go to a local store in Addison County but never returned home. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Image via Vermont State PolicePolice describe Johnson as 6'2", and 185 pounds. They say he has short blonde hair and green eyes. He is believed to be wearing a blue zip-up hoodie with dark blue jeans and navy blue slip-on sneakers. Police say Johnson was accompanied by his dog, a German Shepard named "Koko." Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks at (802) 388-4919.

Crash on I-90 NYS thruway eastbound after exit 24

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An injury crash on I-90 - NYS Thruway eastbound after exit 24 is slowing traffic, according to 511 NY. The right shoulder is closed off at this time. The crash was first reported around 7:42 this morning. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Information regarding the crash at this time is limited. Stick with NEWS10 as more information regarding the crash becomes available.

Police: 25-year-old missing since Sunday evening

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Police need help locating a missing 25-year-old that hasn't been seen since Sunday evening. Tristan Malik Baumer, was last seen by his mother at a Motel 6 on the 5700 block of Campus Court around 6:00 p.m. According to his family, Baumer is suffering from mental illness. Top Stories: City of St. Louis suing Hyundai, Kia over surge in car thefts Baumer is 6'0, 170 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a red and hooded sweatshirt with black sweatpants. Video surveillance showed him walking away from the hotel around 5:49 p.m.Locals are urged to contact the Hazelwood Police Department at 314-838-5000, or 911 if they have any information. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Crews investigating north St. Louis house fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A fire Tuesday morning damaged a two-story brick home on North 14th Street in the Hyde Park neighborhood of north St. Louis.No word of any injuries, or what caused the fire. Top Stories: City of St. Louis suing Hyundai, Kia over surge in car thefts FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Injury accident causes all I-270 lanes to close Monday night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

TOWN AND COUNTRY, Mo - A serious accident late last night closed all lanes on I-270 for a time.It was in the northbound lane just north of Manchester in Town and Country. Police handed the investigation over to the Missouri Highway Patrol. Top Stories: City of St. Louis suing Hyundai, Kia over surge in car thefts No word yet on the extent of injuries. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Denver weather: Sunny, breezy conditions with temperatures around 10 degrees lower than normal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

Metro Denver residents will see sunny skies and breezy conditions Tuesday with temperatures below average for spring.The high temperature in Denver will be 52 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The wind is expected to increase in the afternoon, blowing at speeds up to 9 miles per hour. The temperatures will stay about 5 to 15 degrees below spring norms, the weather service forecasters said.In Colorado’s mountains, high temperatures likely will hover a few degrees above freezing.No rain or snow was expected along the Front Range, forecasters said.Mostly sunny and breezy days were expected over the next few days with wind speeds increasing, kicking up dust.It will be mostly sunny, dry, and warmer today. However, high temperatures will remain 5 to 15 degrees below normal for this time of year. #cowx pic.twitter.com/UWbZxg4eq2— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) March 28, 2023For the southeastern corner of Colorado, the weather service has issued a fire watch due to ...

Denver Biscuit. Co, Fat Sully’s and Atomic Cowboy opening in Golden

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

Atomic Provisions wanted to be ahead of the game in Golden before the new CoorsTek redevelopment transforms its downtown.The restaurant group, which owns Denver Biscuit Co., Fat Sully’s and Atomic Cowboy, plans to open all three brands at 1100 Washington Ave. this summer.“Golden is a hot place to live, and it really covers us too for Arvada and Lakewood and gives us a Western location far enough from Tennyson,” said Atomic Provisions owner Drew Shader. “And the tourism aspect is awesome too. The amount of tourists coming to and from the mountains is great, and the bonus is everything happening with the CoorsTek project and how that will change Golden in the next few years.”Ross Vassar pulls a pizza pie out of the oven at Fat Sully’s on E. Colfax Ave. on Friday, March 5, 2010. Lemons in the studio. Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver PostThe new space is a former mortuary, and the mid-1800s building has never been used for a restaurant before, so it’s going to take a lot of work to get...