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75 years after its founding, WGN still serves the city as 'Chicago's Very Own' TV station

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

As WGN TV celebrates 75 years, we’re looking back with a series of stories on the history and the memories.CHICAGO — WGN-TV’s live broadcast day starts at 4 a.m. and runs until 11 p.m. – by far the most locally produced programming in the Chicago market.  “We’re on the air live for 14 hours every weekday,” WGN’s news director Dominick Stasi said.  It all starts with the top-rated WGN Morning News, which has become a Chicago staple, giving the city a sense of what’s happening, with a sense of humor. “I think my role is to bring some comedic relief,” morning meteorologist Paul Konrad said.Konrad noted the extraordinary longevity and chemistry between anchors Larry Potash, Robin Baumgarten and sports anchor Pat Tomasulo.  As the morning show is produced in the studio, a team of assignment editors led by Chris Neale is calling sources, researching ideas, and preparing an outline of the day’s events in the newsroom.   Celebrating 75 Years of WGN-TV with Larry &...

Save A Lot opening in Englewood postponed after protests

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

CHICAGO — Plans to open a new Save A Lot where the old Whole Foods in Englewood was located are on hold after dozens of residents protested against the store's opening. The store off of 63rd Street was expected to open Thursday, but after residents came out Wednesday night expressing their opposition, the opening date has been pushed back. Whole Foods in Englewood to close in November Some local residents said they weren't invited to a soft opening scheduled for Wednesday night. Since Whole Foods closed in November, several residents have shared the type of grocery store they want to see in its place. They said Save A Lot is not it. "People have unequivocally said they are not impressed with the Save A Lot brand," Asiaha Butler with the Resident Association of Greater Englewood said.Brianna Hobbs said the number one thing people wanted was quality products. During the protest, the owners and CEO of a company called Yellow Banana, the operators of more than 30 stores under the Sav...

WGN celebrates 75 years with special report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

As WGN TV celebrates 75 years, we’re looking back with a series of stories on the history and the memories.CHICAGO — The dawn of a new era began on April 5, 1948, when WGN-TV officially went on the air for the first time.  Colonel Robert R. McCormick, former head of the Tribune Company, commented, “In television we have embarked upon another of America’s adventures.  Come along with us!  Let us share the adventure together.”On Thursday from 7 p.m. — 9 p.m. Central Time WGN-TV aired a special report. This original WGN-TV production will look back at the station’s rich 75-year history.The following stories will be featured in the special report. ‘Our adventure into television’: WGN-TV at the dawn of a new era Chicago’s ‘Jack of all Trades’ Brickhouse was the face of WGN-TV for five decades Led by Bozo, WGN’s kids’ shows were a Grand March of fun The Master at Work: Tracking a storm with Tom Skilling The story of the slogan: How WGN became ‘Chicago’s ...

Scheffler hits an ace during Par 3 Contest, looks to defend Masters title

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (KXAN) — Defending Masters champion Scottie Scheffler jarred an ace on the ninth hole of Wednesday's Par 3 Contest, but perhaps thankfully for him, he didn't win it.Tom Hoge fired a 6-under-par to win the family-centric exhibition event on Augusta National's newly-renovated par-3 course, but it's well-known that the Par 3 winner has never won the real tournament in the same year. Scheffler said he was out there just for fun, anyway.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newsletters"We were trying to make one all day, and I guess it was just a slam dunk," he said. "The guys were pretty focused watching their shots so they didn't see it quite go in, but they heard the noise and I was, 'yeah, that was mine.'"Scheffler, who golfed for the Texas Longhorns from 2014-2018, said the event was all about spending time with family and friends before the first round of the tournament T...

Fire officials say inspection reports can help prevent fires

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Fire officials say there have been many home and structure fires within the last few months, but there are preventative measures owners… and even potential buyers of properties can take.John D'Alessandro of the Firefighter Association of the State of New York (FASNY) says that buyers need to be careful when purchasing a property."People buy real estate for investments. People buy real estate for themselves and their families to enjoy. You don't want it to turn out to be the worst decision you ever made, "he said. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Grand Street fire in Downtown Albany is one of many that have taken place across the capital region within the last six months. Of the four homes destroyed here, one was vacant, but Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan says the owner was intent on rehabbing and renting it out. She also says officials are still determining the cause of the fire."It's unclear where th...

Governor Parson and Senator Hawley get up-close look at tornado damage 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. - Missouri Governor Mike Parson got an aerial view of the damage left behind by an early Wednesday morning tornado in Bollinger County.“It’s a long journey ahead for the people that live here," Parson said.The tornado killed five people and injured five more. Nearly 90 structures were damaged, and a dozen homes were completely destroyed.“Right now, it’s about the families; it’s about the loved ones; it’s about picking up the pieces," Parson said in an afternoon briefing. Top Story: Predawn Missouri tornado kills at least 5, sows destruction The American Red Cross and FEMA, along with a number of other agencies, are in the small town of Glenallen. Missouri Senator Josh Hawley drove through the damaged community.“That’s just a devastating loss of life, and when you see the damage and the scale of the damage," Hawley said. "It's really breathtaking."Parson said the next step is helping the community rebuild itself. President Biden called Parson to offer any supp...

St. Louis Catholic parishioners push back against Archdiocese consolidation plan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS - More than 3,000 Catholic parishioners continued to speak out against the Archdiocese of St. Louis All Things New restructuring plans on Wednesday. The parishioners are hoping to find a way to prevent parishes from merging or shutting down. The restructuring plans of the church have some parishioners on edge."They're going to officially promulgate this on Pentecost Sunday in May, but there is no indication that they are changing," said Dr. Bob Onder. "They've not shown any willingness to speak to me or to anyone else from Save Our St. Louis Parishes."Onder is the procurator for the group of 3,100 parishioners, who he said are from parishes across the diocese. Top Story: Predawn Missouri tornado kills at least 5, sows destruction "That one percent was mostly by word of mouth, website, a few public events that we've done," he said. "Each of that one percent had to find two witnesses to co-sign their petition."The All Things New website said the church has been gathering d...

Crane driver killed after crashing into power lines in Malibu

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

The driver of a crane vehicle was killed after crashing into a power pole in Malibu on Wednesday.Los Angeles County firefighters received reports of the incident around 5:20 p.m. near Las Flores Canyon and Gorge Roads.The crash happened as the truck was driving down Las Flores Canyon Road and somehow lost control.Sky5 images show the overturned vehicle tangled in power lines while lying on a brush area. Notable skid marks can be seen higher up the winding road at a turning point.The driver of a crane vehicle was killed after crashing into a power pole in Malibu on April 5, 2023. (KTLA)The driver of a crane vehicle was killed after crashing into a power pole in Malibu on April 5, 2023. (KTLA)The driver of a crane vehicle was killed after crashing into a power pole in Malibu on April 5, 2023. (KTLA)The driver of a crane vehicle was killed after crashing into a power pole in Malibu on April 5, 2023. (KTLA)The driver of a crane vehicle was killed after crashing into a power pole in Mali...

Kerr: Wiggins won’t play in Warriors’ final 2 regular-season games

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

Andrew Wiggins will not play in the Golden State Warriors’ final two games of the regular season in Sacramento and Portland, head coach Steve Kerr said Wednesday in a radio interview.Kerr, while speaking on 95.7 The Game’s Willard and Dibs show, made the timeline clearer after saying Tuesday that there would be “no way” that Wiggins could play within the next few days.That means the Warriors will be without their star forward for two crucial games as they are hoping to lock up a playoff spot and avoid the play-in tournament.The hope is for Wiggins to be ready for postseason play after having missed 25 consecutive games tending to an undisclosed family matter. The 28-year-old returned to Chase Center on Tuesday and did play in a five-on-five scrimmage with his teammates on Wednesday, Kerr said.“He looked good,” Kerr said. “One thing with Andrew is he has that god-given athleticism and he’s one of those guys who doesn’t seem to get tired very easily.”Wiggins said Tuesday t...

Oakland 'assassin' sentenced to life in prison

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

(KRON) -- An Oakland man, Burte Gucci Rhodes, a.k.a. "Moeshawn," was sentenced to serve the rest of his life in prison for committing a murder-for-hire, conspiring before the murder, and dealing heroin. The sentence was handed down by the U.S. District Judge William Alsup on Wednesday.Prosecutors described 41-year-old Rhodes as an "assassin." He was convicted by a jury after a week-long trial last year. The trial focused on the March 22, 2016, murder of Louisiana native Trince Thibodeaux, 28.Prosecutors said trial evidence demonstrated that Marcus Etienne, a.k.a. "Hitler," of St. Martin Parish, La., was the leader of a racketeering enterprise based in Louisiana.  The criminal enterprise engaged in a wide range of crimes, including narcotics distribution, assault, robbery, extortion, extortionate collection of extensions of credit, murder-for-hire, murder, money laundering, illegal firearms possession, dogfighting, and obstruction of justice.The enterprise was led by Etienne, and eve...