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Paul Lisnek on Trump trial date, Jan. 6 target letter and SAFE-T Act

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:06:58 GMT

CHICAGO — WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week.The topics include the latest on former President Donald Trump, his Jan. 6 investigation target letter, the SAFE-T Act and more.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesWatch this story in the player above.

Chicago continues to dodge the extreme heat which continues to plague virtually the entire southern U.S. from California to Florida

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:06:58 GMT

Daytime heating to produce 40% coverage gusty t-storms under the "NW" upper flow Sat & Sun; heat & humidity due next weekPhoenix logged a record 22nd day with high temperatures above 110 and is on track to log 100 degrees or hotter high temperatures the remainder of JulyAdd to Phoenix, Arizona’s weather woes, as it moves into its 22nd consecutive day with a high of 110 degrees or higher predictedAnd, the very real prospect that every day the remainder of July, 2023 will see temperatures over 100 degreesThe fact: the 2023 monsoon has been a “no show” to date, and hot pavement (up to 185 degrees) has produced severe burns in 85 people and the heat related death toll has reached 257 according to the financial timesThe following post by the Financial Times John Burn Murdoch (https://twitter.com/jburnmurdoch) this morning underscores just one of the impacts of the horrendous heat which is baking the Phoenix, AZ—a city of 1.65-million:“NEW: 85 people in Arizona suffered severe bur...

Lampasas man pleads guilty to 2021 double homicide, will spend life in prison

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:06:58 GMT

BURNET COUNTY, Texas -- A Lampasas man pleaded guilty in connection to a 2021 double homicide in Burnet County, and he will spend the rest of his life in prison without parole, according to court documents. Man arrested after 2 found dead at Burnet County home In September 2021, Burnet County Sheriff's Office deputies found a 39-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man dead at a home in the Overlook subdivision. James Joseph Luckenbach, 33 at the time of the incident, had been previously charged with capital murder of multiple persons, according to the BCSO.

Water restrictions rolled back for some, not all in Georgetown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:06:58 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — After water supply issues, high demand, and infrastructure interruptions last week, the City of Georgetown has loosened water restrictions for some. Those left in Stage 3 restrictions are still regulated to hand-watering only outdoors.This week, the city announced that residents west of D.B. Wood Road and southwest of Williams Drive will remain in Stage 3 restrictions through Sept. 4.According to the city's update FAQ on the restrictions, customers not in the affected area have returned to Stage 2 restrictions. Those allow watering one day a week.The FAQ goes on to list that water customers still in Stage 3 restrictions include:Southwest of Williams DriveWest of D.B. Wood RoadWest of SW BypassParksideSanta RitaLiberty Hill ETJParmer RanchWater OakIn a statement, Mayor Josh Schroeder said the heat is playing a major factor in keeping these restrictions in place.“We know Georgetown water customers take pride in their homes, and not being allowed to water our...

Fire near Jarrell drops to 286 acres, 90% contained

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:06:58 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials are responding to a large grass fire between Georgetown and Jarrell in Williamson County. The Texas A&M Forest Service is helping respond to the fire, named the Cobb Creek Fire, and estimates the fire is about 286 acres and is 90% contained as of 9 p.m. Friday.The forest service initially estimated the fire to be about 100 acres on Wednesday but said in an updated tweet Thursday morning that it was an estimated 500 acres. The service said the increase in acreage is a result of more accurate mapping. On Thursday afternoon, the forest service said crews built a containment line "closer to the fire's edge," dropping the estimated size of the fire to 300 acres. "Aviation and ground crews are making good progress," the Texas A&M Forest Service wrote on social media.The grass fire started Wednesday afternoon at 1001 Cobb Creek Road shortly after 4:30 p.m., according to a news release from Williamson County. Shortly before 9 p.m., Willia...

Byron Buxton breaks out of slump with two home runs in Twins’ 9-4 win over White Sox

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:06:58 GMT

The Twins gave Byron Buxton two games off earlier this week to let him reset. They slid him down in the lineup, dropping him to sixth on Friday. The designated hitter, who likes to work inside in the batting cage, took the rare step of taking batting practice on the field in Seattle, as he worked on making some adjustments.So when he unleashed on a first-pitch fastball from Lance Lynn in the first inning on Friday, it sure seemed like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders. Buxton let out a loud yell after snapping his 0-for-26 skid — 16 of those outs were strikeouts — with a three-run home run before firing up the Buck Truck, his signature celebration.As a follow-up act, Buxton took a Lynn slider out in the fourth inning, the two blasts helping propel the Twins to a 9-4 win over the Chicago White Sox at Target Field.Buxton’s breakout was a long-awaited, welcomed sight for the Twins (51-48), but it was far from the only standout offensive performance on a night where the Twins’ ...

1 died in motorcycle, semi-truck crash on I-44

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:06:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police are investigating a fatal accident Friday evening.According to officials, the accident occurred close to 6:30 p.m. on Interstate 44, involving a motorcycle and a semi-truck.A man was found unconscious but breathing. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.The identity of the man has not been disclosed. Additional details are limited at this time. FOX 2 will give updates as more information becomes available.

Right-sizing success: After waving goodbye to their 2-story, this couple opts to stay single-family

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:06:58 GMT

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Pac-12 media day: Charles Kelly fills in for Coach Prime, while CU Buffs ready to get to work

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:06:58 GMT

LAS VEGAS – Charles Kelly didn’t originally plan to be at Pac-12 media day. And there was a hiccup after his initial flight to get here was canceled.On Friday, however, Kelly represented the Colorado Buffaloes, filling in for head coach Deion Sanders, who had to skip the event because of a surgery on Thursday.“His No. 1 priority is to be back for fall camp, be full-go,” said Kelly, the Buffs’ defensive coordinator. “He’s doing good. He’s raring to go.”Kelly was ready to go on Friday at Resorts World Las Vegas as he went through the media obligations of the day, along with quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback/receiver Travis Hunter.For starters, Kelly provided an update on Coach Prime, who has had a couple of recent procedures to get his left leg feeling better.“It’s been a challenging process for him, but like anything else he does in his life, he attacked it and he’s gonna hit it head-on,” Kelly said. “He’s in good spirits and everybody said if he goes through what he’s doing...

Man allegedly tried to set employee on fire at Thousand Oaks pizza shop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:06:58 GMT

A man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to light an employee on fire during a pizza shop attack in Thousand Oaks.The suspect was identified as Robert Haight, 61, by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.On June 25, Haight is accused of entering a Thousand Oaks pizzeria and “squirting lighter fluid on an employee” before attempting to set the employee on fire, authorities said.Haight then allegedly grabbed a large kitchen knife and chased the employee through the restaurant before the employee escaped through the back door.The suspect continued chasing the employee into the parking lot behind the restaurant. At that point, a second person tried to intervene and Haight allegedly squirted him with lighter fluid as well.The second victim fought back and defended himself before Thousand Oaks police arrived at the scene shortly after. Controversy continues over Temecula school district banning book with LGBTQ+ figures “Haight was transported to a local hospital and trea...