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8-year-old killed by school bus, Kansas dad says daughter 'loved school, loved everyone'

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:24 GMT

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Kansas father is speaking out after he says a school bus driver struck and killed his 8-year-old daughter on Wednesday morning.Jasper Harper says his daughter, Harmoney Harper, and his oldest son had walked outside to wait for their bus when she was fatally struck. According to the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, the two were waiting outside when a Derby Public School bus – not the one they were waiting for – hit Harmoney around 7:20 a.m. after she walked between two cars. She died at the scene. How EMS personnel handles grief "My wife said she heard my son screaming for his sister, and she came outside," recalled Jasper Harper. "I got woke up to 'I need you now.' I got dressed. Before I made it to the front door, I had heard, 'Call 911, my daughter's dead.'" He believes speed may have played a factor in the accident, which happened in the 3300 block of E. Locust, just west of 47th Street South and Kansas Highway 15."My daughter wasn't crossing 47t...

Ex-wife of Florida Microsoft executive charged with his murder: police

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:24 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) – The ex-wife of a Florida Microsoft executive who died in an ambush shooting last year has been charged in connection to his death. On Thursday, the Jacksonville Beach Sheriff's Office and Florida State Attorney's Office announced that Shanna Gardner-Fernandez had been indicted by a grand jury on charges of first degree murder, conspiracy to commit first degree murder, solicitation to commit first degree murder and child abuse in connection to the shooting death of Jared Bridegan. Maui fire death toll continues to climb, few bodies identified On Feb. 16, 2022, Bridegan was shot several times when he exited his SUV to remove a tire from the road in Jacksonville Beach. His toddler-aged daughter was sitting in the back seat. She was not hurt during the incident. Jared Bridegan, a former Microsoft executive, was shot several times after leaving his car to remove a tire from the road in Feb. 2022. (Image provided by the Jacksonville Beach Police Department)Ga...

Video shows armored vehicle robbery at Lansing Chase Bank ATM

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:24 GMT

LANSING, Ill. — Video released Thursday shows the moment an armored vehicle was robbed at a Chase Bank ATM in Lansing.FBI officials said three armed, thin male suspects approached a person who was accessing the ATM outside the Chase Bank at 16767 Torrence Avenue on Wednesday. There, the group verbally demanded money from the ATM with guns displayed. Teen, 15, struck by disengaged wheel from semi in NW Indiana : ISP The FBI described one suspect as wearing black pants, a black hoodie, white tennis shoes, and black gloves. The second suspect was described as wearing black pants, a green hoodie, a backpack, gloves, and white tennis shoes. A third suspect as wearing black pants, a gray hoodie, tennis shoes, black gloves, and a black mask.No injuries were reported from the robbery and the suspects are considered still at large.Anyone with information that can aid the FBI in their investigation of this robbery can report tips at 312-421-6700, or online at tips.fbi.gov

Amber Alert: Missing 2-year-old found

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:24 GMT

BEAUMONT, Texas (KXAN) -- An Amber Alert for a missing 2-year-old was discontinued Thursday.The updated notice stated the 2-year-old was found.

Brooklyn man sentenced to 8 years on drug charge

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:24 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Brooklyn man has been sentenced on a charge of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney's Office. Isaiah Whitehurst, 40, faces eight years in state prison plus three years-post release supervision. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Whitehurst was arrested back in December following an extensive police investigation in Northumberland. Upon executing a search warrant, officers found Whitehurst to be in possession of over 200 grams of cocaine and $4,285 in drug sale money at a residence in Gansevoort. "Defendant Whitehurst is from New York City, but had friends in the Northern Saratoga/Glens Falls area. He would connect with these friends and sell drugs to area addicts, preying on their addiction," said Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen. "Little did the defendant know that the Saratoga County Sheriff's Narcotics ...

Folk music series coming to Glens Falls, Salem

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:24 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library is introducing the North Country to Scottish folk tunes, hot jazz, and more, with a trio of concerts coming to Glens Falls and Salem this fall. The Live! Folklife Concert series kicks off this September. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This year's season features performances in Warren and Washington counties. Each band will play at Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen St. in the city of Glens Falls; and the Historic Salem Courthouse, 58 East Broadway in the town of Salem. This year's lineup includes:CantripScottish border pipes, fiddle, guitar and vocals from an energetic quartetThursday, Sept. 7 (Glens Falls) and Friday, Sept. 8 (Salem)Both shows start at 7 p.m.Heron ValleyScottish and Irish group with fiddle, keys, guitar, bagpipes, bass and vocalsThursday, Sept. 21 (Glens Falls) and Friday, Sept. 22 (Salem)Both shows start at 7 p.m.Maire Ni Chathasaigh...

Little Italy StreetFest to return to Schenectady

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:24 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An annual Schenectady tradition is returning for its 18th year! Made possible by The Little Italy Business Association, the Little Italy StreetFest is a day of festivities that includes live music, shopping, food, and more! Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The event will run from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 9. There will be over 20 vendors, and visitors can stop by the Italian Culture Tent to learn about Italian heritage. Each year the Little Italy business community chooses a King and Queen to crown, recognizing their commitment and service to the city of Schenectady. Taylor Rao and Jack Carpenter from Two Button Deep have been selected. A ceremony will take place during the festival. There will be three acts on the Main Stage. Grand Central Station will perform from noon to 2 p.m. The Rogues will perform from 2 to 5 p.m., and the Mia Scirocco Trio will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. There will...

Husband of Britney Spears files for divorce, source says

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:24 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears's husband Sam Asghari filed for divorce from the superstar 14 months after they were married, a person familiar with the filing said late Wednesday. The person, who is close to Asghari but not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed the filing happened on Wednesday, hours after outlets like TMZ and People reported that the couple separated. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Britney Spears and Sam Asghari appear at the Los Angeles premiere of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" on July 22, 2019. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)An email sent to a Spears representative was not immediately returned. Court records in Los Angeles and Ventura counties did not show where the case had been filed. What to know for Proctors’ Fandom Fest in Schenectady Spears married Asghari at her home in Thousand Oaks, California, on June 9, 2022 in front of guests including Selena Gomez, Drew Barrymore, Paris Hilton, and Madonn...

See inside St. Louis' own $5.25M Barbie Dream Home

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A lot of people played with Barbie's Dream Home when they were kids. The pictures of this estate, with its palatial pastel rooms, elevator, pools, and more, may send you back down memory lane. Check out this photo gallery of an amazing St. Louis area home.This unique mansion is on the market for $5.25 million, has a resort-like feel, and sits on over three acres. It includes a grand entrance hall connecting to entertaining areas with high ceilings and large windows. This home has seven bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, 13,647 square feet, and a lot of pink. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition The main level features a suite with a spa-like bath, two walk-in closets, and a private terrace. A second en-suite bedroom caters to varied needs. Upstairs, there are five en-suite bedrooms, recreation rooms, and a lower-level entertainment complex with a full kitchen, bar, screening room, stage, dance floor, and home gym with a steam sauna and fitness roo...

St. Louis attorney loses law license after faking legal documents

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis attorney recently lost his law license after he was convicted of faking legal documents for dozens of clients. Andrew Gavin Wynne, pleaded guilty to five counts of identity theft earlier this year. Wynne was also ordered to pay $351,000 in restitution for losses suffered by his former law firm. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Wynne created bogus court orders, judgments, and emails while representing at least 30 clients in the St. Louis region. In one case dating back to July 2020, he emailed a client an order with a forged signature, claiming around $20,000 was owed to the client. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition Per the plea agreement, Wynee also emailed a client in February 2020, which included a fictitious judgment and decree of dissolution with a forged judge’s signature. In a sentencing hearing last June, the client said his divorce was still not finalized and claimed his actions cost him his relationshi...