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Nearly $25K raised on GoFundMe for teen survivor in Wheeling car crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:38 GMT

WHEELING, Ill. — A GoFundMe fundraiser for the teen survivor of a multi-vehicle crash that killed four Buffalo Grove High School students has reached nearly $25,000.Jaime Davila was involved in the fatal crash at the intersection of Dundee and Schoenbeck roads in Wheeling on May 16.Davila survived. Four other teens died and have been identified as: 16-year-old Jesus Rodriguez, 17-year-old Kevin R. Hernandez-Teran and 18-year-old Richard De-lta of Wheeling, and 17-year-old Ricky Barcenas of Arlington Heights.All were students at Buffalo Grove High School. Buffalo Grove High School mourning loss of 4 students killed in Wheeling crash Brenda Davila, Jaime's sister, said he has been in the ICU and has a long recovery ahead of him. No further details have been provided on his current condition.Brenda created the GoFundMe to help cover Jaime's medical expenses. As of noon Tuesday, the fundraiser has raised over $24,500.Anyone who would like to donate, can go to: www.gofundme.com.

Ohio farmer known for 'It ain't much, but it's honest work' meme dies at 76

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:38 GMT

LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Ohio farmer whose photo became a widely used meme has died, but not without leaving behind a legacy in the agricultural world alongside his internet fame.On Thursday, 76-year-old Dave Brandt was driving home to his Fairfield County farm after picking up red corn near Champaign, Illinois, when his truck crashed. Emergency crews took him to the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Randall Reeder, a friend and colleague, confirmed to Nexstar's WCMH that Brandt died overnight Saturday."I got the call about 7 a.m. Sunday morning," Reeder recalled.Dave Brandt stands in front of a field of crops in a government photo that would later become an internet meme. (Courtesy Photo/U.S. Department of Agriculture)Called "the godfather of soil health" by Reeder, Brandt also became a staple in internet culture thanks to a 2014 U.S. Department of Agriculture article about his farming techniques. A Redditor picked up the attached photo of Brandt four years later and added t...

DeSantis expected to launch 2024 bid on Wednesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:38 GMT

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is poised to announce his 2024 presidential run on Twitter on Wednesday.According to multiple reports, the Florida governor will make the announcement during a discussion with Twitter CEO Elon Musk. The discussion will be live streamed on Twitter Spaces and moderated by tech entrepreneur David Sacks, NBC News reported. In an email to reporters on Tuesday, DeSantis’s political team announced “a special Twitter Spaces” on Wednesday at 6 p.m. regarding “upcoming plans.”DeSantis is also expected to release a campaign launch video on Wednesday evening before making an initial swing through several early primary and caucus states after Memorial Day on Monday, according to NBC News. 

NFL approves a few rule changes - including one the Bears voted against

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:38 GMT

NEW YORK — Like every year, the National Football League is tweaking a few rules in order to help out a number of aspects of the game. This week, the NFL made three major changes to their rulebook at their meetings in Eagan, Minnesota, doing so on Monday and Tuesday. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)As far as scheduling goes, the league is allowing flexing for a select number of Thursday Night Football games in the 2023 season. There are a number of stipulations for this move along with only a small window for it to happen. Thursday games can only be flexed from Week 13-17A four-week notice is requiredOnly two Thursday night flexes are allowed in a seasonTeams can't play two away Thursday night games in a seasonAccording to multiple reports, including Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Bears were one of eight NFL teams to vote against this change. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)NFL teams can now have an emergency third quarterback without having to waste a spot on the gameday active roster...

FDA approves prescription nasal spray to reverse opioid overdoses

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:38 GMT

(The Hill) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a prescription nasal spray this week that can reverse opioid overdoses. Opvee is an almefene hydrochloride nasal spray that is the first of its kind to be used to treat opioid overdoses in adults and children over the age of 12. The FDA said that if the product is administered quickly, it can reduce the effects of opioid overdoses, including respiratory depression, sedation and low blood pressure. "The agency continues to advance the FDA Overdose Prevention Framework and take actionable steps that encourage harm reduction by supporting the development of novel overdose reversal products," FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said in a statement on Monday."On the heels of the FDA’s recent approval of the first over-the-counter opioid reversal agent, the availability of nalmefene nasal spray places a new prescription opioid reversal option in the hands of communities, harm reduction groups and emergency responders," he add...

Storms start earlier tonight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The day dawned with a mostly sunny sky. Clouds increased during the morning so that the afternoon will be a blend of clouds and sun. There is no rain in the afternoon forecast. BLOG: Summer forecast released: When do 100º days begin The evening may get active for the Hill Country as the next round of showers and thunderstorms looks to get underway between 7:00 and 8:00. Some of the storms may be strong to severe with hail and strong winds. Storms look to increase in coverage and intensity between 8 and 10 p.m.Strong storms for the Hill Country this eveningThere will be a slight risk (category 2 of 5) for those severe storms in the northern and western Hill Country. Sizeable hail and strong potentially damaging winds are the main threats.This evening's severe storm riskMarginal flash flood risk this eveningThe Weather Prediction Center feels that a few heavy downpours are possible for a marginal flood threat to be issued from I-35 westward. A few more showers and ...

DEC Rangers rescue a group of hikers in Essex County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:38 GMT

ESSEX, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rangers from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation rescued a group of hikers on Phelps Trail, east of Little Marcy. The group activated an emergency beacon at around 8 p.m. on May 20, but Rangers were unable to locate them until around 1 a.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Rangers trekked six miles and were slowed down by three to four feet of snow combined with rainy conditions. When they reached the group, hikers were treated for mild hypothermia. The group reached the Johns Brook outpost just before 9 a.m., where the Rangers continued to warm the hikers.No further medical treatment was required. According to the DEC, the hikers were on a three-day trip. They were unprepared for the snowy conditions as they had not checked the weather forecast prior to the trip.

Samantha Humphrey's cause of death remains unclear

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:38 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, Schenectady County District Attorney Robert Carney confirmed that an autopsy report on Samantha Humphrey has been completed. According to the report, there was insufficient medical evidence to determine Humphrey's cause of death. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Humphrey's body was located in the Mohawk River on February 27. Investigations are ongoing and the case is still being treated as a potential homicide.

For sale: Eccentric Fenton home hidden behind quaint exterior

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:38 GMT

FENTON, Mo. - If you walked or drove past 801 Bowles Avenue in Fenton, Missouri, you might steal a quick glance at the picturesque exterior and go about your day. The large front yard, the white siding, the bull-nosed gable roof, and the charming porch with its bright-red front door. Like something out of a collection of Norman Rockwell artwork.But beyond the quaint facade lies an explosion of colors and shapes, as it plucked out of a fever dream from the mind of film director Tim Burton. The home was built in 1960 but has been tweaked, updated, and upgraded over the last 30 years. It has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, one of which is a floor-to-ceiling mosaic.Courtesy: Vils PhotographyCourtesy: Vils PhotographyCourtesy: Vils PhotographyCourtesy: Vils PhotographyCourtesy: Vils PhotographyCourtesy: Vils PhotographyCourtesy: Vils PhotographyCourtesy: Vils PhotographyCourtesy: Vils PhotographyCourtesy: Vils PhotographyCourtesy: Vils PhotographyCourtesy: Vils PhotographyCourtesy...

Watch Missouri peregrine falcon chicks hatch and grow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- For the 11th year, Ameren Missouri's camera gives people a look at peregrine falcon chicks emerging from their eggs. This year the nesting box is in Franklin County.The live stream, a partnership with the World Bird Sanctuary and The Missouri Department of Conservation, Is intended to give viewers the chance to witness the development of peregrine chicks each year, while also promoting peregrine falcon conservation efforts.You can see the camera here.