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Plainfield man, 21, charged with murder in killing of his mother, Joliet Police Dept. announces

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:11 GMT

JOLIET, Ill. — A Plainfield man has been charged with the murder of his mother after being taken into custody in Joliet, the Joliet Police Department announced Thursday.Justen Holman, 21, of Plainfield was processed and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility on a charge of first-degree murder.According to police, Holman was taken into custody on Wednesday in the 1500 block of North Larkin Ave. in Joliet after indicating to officers that he had recently killed someone at his residence in the 6400 block of Langsford Lane in Plainfield.Police say officers located Holman's 48-year-old mother at the Langsford Lane residence. According to police, she appeared to have sustained gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead by the Will County Coroner's Office.Officers recovered the handgun believed to be used in the shooting, according to police.In a Wednesday news release, police said officers responded to a parking lot in the 1500 block of North Larkin Ave. in Joliet after a 911...

Former NFL player Mike Williams' cause of death confirmed by officials

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:11 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Officials have released the cause of death of former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams, who died just days after he was removed from life support after sustaining injuries during a workplace accident in August. Williams, who played college ball at Syracuse before being selected in the 4th round of the 2010 NFL draft, was working on a construction site when he sustained injuries after heavy supplies landed on his head. While initially believed to be non-life threatening, Williams was hospitalized after his symptoms worsened that week, his mother told Nexstar's WIVB.Now, the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner Department says his death was caused by "Bacterial Sepsis with Cerebral Abscesses and Necrotizing Lobar Pneumonia due to multiple Dental Caries and retained tooth roots." They also list Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease as a contributing factor. ‘Heartbroken, empty’: Ohio woman criminally charged after miscarriage speaks out A cerebral abscess is a c...

Crews expected to finish cleanup efforts after Lincoln Memorial steps were vandalized

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:11 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The National Park Service says it anticipates crews will finish cleanup efforts on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. The area around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was vandalized with red paint that read “Free Gaza,” among other phrases.U.S. Park Police say crews were called to the memorial around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday.Video from Wednesday shows crews power washing the steps to remove the paint. The National Park Service says it “anticipates complete site restoration” following a final round of treatment on Thursday morning.U.S. Park Police are still investigating the incident.

Confederate monument finally taken down at Arlington Cemetery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:11 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – A memorial has been removed at Arlington Cemetery that honored confederate soldiers, after a temporary injunction was lifted by federal Judge Rossie Alston.The injunction was ordered Monday by Alston, who said he did so after an urgent call from the memorial’s supporters claiming that gravesites were being desecrated and disturbed by the removal.At the hearing where the injunction was lifted Tuesday, Alston said that he toured the site after the call and saw it being treated respectfully.Congress voted in 2021 for a bill that would “remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol.” An independent commission recommended the memorial at Arlington Cemetery in a report to Congress last year.The statue includes a Black woman depicted as “Mammy” holding what is said to be the child of a white officer, and an enslaved man following his owner to war.The Associated Press was used as a ...

Dean's A-list Interviews: Fantasia, Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson in 'The Color Purple'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:11 GMT

Dean sits down in stars of the new movie adaptation of 'The Color Purple,' Fantasia, Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Georgetown ISD gains nearly 65-acre property, eyes building middle, elementary schools

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:11 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- The Georgetown Independent School District secured a nearly 65-acre property that it's considering using to build a future elementary and middle school. The district closed last week on the 64.82-acre property in the southeast quadrant of the district. The property will allow for the consideration of new facilities that will help meet growing enrollment populations in that part of town, the district said in a release. Georgetown ISD experiencing growing pains in country’s fastest-growing city According to the release, the site is large enough to accommodate a future elementary and middle school, both identified as needs during a recent Citizens Advisory Committee process within the district.The site is located northeast of the intersection at Patriot Way and the 130 Toll Road, just south of the district’s East View High School.Site map of newly-acquired property in Georgetown. (Courtesy: Georgetown Independent School District)“The southeast part of our...

How to recycle your Christmas tree in Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The season for holiday decorations is almost over, which means lots of people are going to be figuring out what to do with their live Christmas trees. Instead of dumping them, consider recycling. The Austin Resource Recovery encourages Austinites to give their trees a second life by repurposing them into mulch or compost, and starting Dec. 26, the City of Austin curbside customers can place all-natural holiday trees curbside to be collected on their regularly scheduled composting collection day. Trees can also be dropped off at Zilker Park for recycling. The City of Austin has been recycling holiday trees for over thirty years. Only all-natural trees are accepted. If being recycled curbside, trees should be set out by 5:30 a.m. All ornaments, decorations (including tinsel), lights and tree stands must be removed, and trees six feet or taller should be cut in half. Trees sprayed with flocking are not accepted, and trees should not be placed in plastic bags.The 37th A...

Two teens reported missing, last seen in Elizaville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:11 GMT

ELZAVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police are searching for two teenage girls reported missing in Elizaville on December 17. The teens recently relocated to the Elizaville area from Albany. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Aubrey Congemi, 15, and Briana Carlton, 17, were last seen in Elizaville. Aubrey is described as 5'5'', approximately 140 pounds, with wavy brown and reddish hair around shoulder length. Briana is described as 5'5'', approximately 120 pounds, with brown hair.Briana CarltonAubrey CongemiThey are known to frequent the Albany area, particularly the Colonie Center and Crossgates Mall shopping areas. Anyone with information is asked to contact New York State Police at (845) 677-7300. The case number is 11755272.

Woman arrested for allegedly forging check for $35K

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:11 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Aubree Bannister, 38, of South Glens Falls, was arrested for allegedly forging a $35,000 check from the business she works at. State Police say Bannister deposited the forged check into her bank account on August 11. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Bannister was arrested on December 14 for possession of a forged instrument in the second degree and attempted grand larceny in the third degree. She was arraigned in Warren County Centralized Arraignment Part Court and released on her own recognizance.

Two arrested in Lincoln Avenue homicide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:11 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people were arrested in connection to the Lincoln Avenue homicide that took place Tuesday evening in Schenectady. Jevoun Drake, 18, is charged with second-degree murder, among other charges, and Jose Amey, 18, is charged with first-degree robbery in connection. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday around 8:49 p.m., police responded to Lincoln Avenue and Steuben Street to find someone suffering from a gunshot wound with several shell casings at the scene. The victim, 21-year-old Usman Pirzada, was taken to Albany Medical Center, where he later died due to his injuries. Drake Charges:Second-degree murderFirst-degree robberySecond-degree criminal possession of a weaponAmey Charges:Fist-degree robbery Police identify fatality in Schenectady shooting Drake was arraigned on Wednesday and was remanded to the Schenectady County Jail. Amey was held at the Schenectady County Jail on a pre-arraignment hol...