Cause of death for Chicago native, former UNLV football player Ryan Keeler revealed
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:26:12 GMT
LAS VEGAS — A cause of death has been given for a former Chicago area prep football standout who was continuing his college career in Las Vegas.Ryan Keeler, who attended Nazareth High School and was getting ready for his second season at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, died of a heart ailment according to the Clark County, Nevada coroners office. Per their autopsy, it was found that he had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which causes the thickening of the heart muscle. On February 20, Keeler died of a fatal irregular heartbeat at the age of 20 in his apartment in Las Vegas. UNLV, Nazareth High School react to Ryan Keeler's death A native of Chicago, the defensive lineman had just completed his first season at UNLV after transferring from Rutgers, where he spent his freshman season. He didn't see any playing time during his one season with the Scarlet Knights. During the 2022 campaign with the Rebels, Keeler played in seven games, registering eight tackles and a sack against Air ...Meet the new star of MJ The Musical!
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:26:12 GMT
New star of MJ The Musical, Roman Banks, makes his debut Chicago television appearance on WGN Morning News. MJ will launch its North American tour at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph) from August 1 – September 2, 2023.For tickets, visit BroadwayInChicago.com.ROMAN BANKS (MJ) is an actor and musician best known for his historic run as the first BIPOC actor to portray Evan in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway. Following the end of his stint in the title role, Banks went on to guest star as Howie in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, closely followed by his role in TikTok's first-ever commissioned livestream musical, For You, Paige.Oh, the places they went: Top quotes from this year's commencement addresses
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:26:12 GMT
(The Hill) -- The class of 2023 has walked the stage for the last time. As millions of students and their families celebrate, universities have as usual brought in some huge names to bid farewell to their graduates, ranging from Hollywood to the White House, with Vice President Kamala Harris giving the first West Point commencement speech by a woman.Here are some of the best quotes from this year’s commencement addresses:President Joe Biden at the Air Force AcademyPresident Joe Biden speaks Thursday during the 2023 United States Air Force Academy Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)"When people around the world see a United States gray tail flying overhead, or the stars and stripes on your shoulders, they know what that means no matter where you go: freedom, opportunity, possibilities, hope." The secret summer lives of American schools "When I was graduating from high school 300 years ago, I applied to the Naval Academy....Young girl dies in north Austin overnight shooting
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:26:12 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is investigating after a young girl died after being shot in north Austin overnight.Police are investigating the incident as a homicide. This is Austin's 31st homicide of 2023, APD said. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2023? Police said they responded to a shots fired call around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at the Bridge at Harris Ridge Apartment Complex on East Howard Lane. According to APD, officers and EMS arrived on scene and found a juvenile girl with head trauma, then began life-saving measures and took her to Dell Children's Hospital. She died at the hospital.No one is in custody at this time.Anyone with any information should call APD's Homicide unit at 512-974-TIPS. You can submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. There could be a $1,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest.How to check TSA wait times before flying out of Austin's airport
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:26:12 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Wondering how long TSA lines will be before your next flight? New wait time trackers at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport could help you better prepare for your next airport visit. PREVIOUS REPORTING: Long lines at airport due to TSA scanner installation, high traffic The improved technology opened in May at checkpoints 1 and 2 west, an airport spokesperson said. Airport teams use the checkpoint data to determine where to send guest services staff to help passengers and to track historic trends. An example of the estimated wait times at AUS on the MyTSA app. (Screenshot courtesy TSA)In May 2022, TSA wait time trackers went offline at AUS while new, updated wait time technology was installed, according to an airport spokesperson. The old Bluetooth technology estimated wait times from cell phones and smart devices' movement in the terminal. AUS Data Hub: How many passengers have flown out of AUS so far this year? New wait time data uses Light Detection an...Police searching for driver who hit 61 year old, fled scene in May
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:26:12 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Police Department officers are searching for the suspected driver of a May hit-and-run in southeast Austin that left a 61-year-old woman injured. It happened around 9:50 p.m. May 20 at the intersection of East William Cannon Drive and Bluff Springs Road. APD responded to reports of an injured person lying on the roadway in the intersection. The preliminary investigation showed a darker-colored two-door sports car hit the woman while she was crossing the street. The woman was lifted off the ground, hit the vehicle's windshield, then fell and hit her head on the ground, according to APD. She suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital.The suspect vehicle is described as:Two-doorSports carDark-coloredMay have damaged windshield or recent repairsAnyone with any information about the driver or vehicle may submit their tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512...Phone scam warning: Washington County officials warn of fraud by police impersonators
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:26:12 GMT
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam involving people impersonating police.The agency said it has received multiple reports from residents about callers claiming to be a sergeant who tries to gain financial information or money.“In some cases, it appears as if the call is actually coming the our non-emergency dispatch phone number,” said Laura Perkins, public information manager for the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. “They are even using real Washington County deputies’ names to seem more convincing.”The callers allegedly say that the person has missed a court date or needs to clear a warrant.“While most agencies will not contact you by phone if you have a warrant, none will demand money or personal information in an attempt to clear the warrant,” Perkins said.Perkins provided these tips to avoid becoming the victim of a phone scam:Never give out any personal or financial information over the phone...UCSO: Inmate arrested, had makeshift shank under mattress
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:26:12 GMT
KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 19-year-old inmate at the Ulster County jail was arrested after detectives found a makeshift weapon under his mattress, according to the Ulster County Sheriff's Office. Niaki Dial, of Esopus, allegedly harassed a corrections officer (CO), threatening to stab him. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Law enforcement says on Tuesday, May 30, around 10 a.m., Dial harassed a CO and threatened to use a "shank" on the officer. This threat led to the search of his living quarters where COs say they found a makeshift weapon under his mattress.Through an investigation, officers found Dial fabricated the weapon out of a piece of broken plastic and sharpened it. Later that day, around 11:40 a.m., Dial allegedly took a cup filled with urine and threw it at COs.Dial was arrested and charged on April 4 with first-degree attempted assault, second-degree assault, and first-degree promoting prison contraband after h...Law enforcement seeking help investigating 2018 death
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:26:12 GMT
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Rensselaer County District Attorney, Mary Pat Donnelly, and the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office are asking the public for help as they continue to investigate the death of Megan Dyer-Maclean. Dyer-Maclean was found dead alongside railroad tracks in Johnsonville in 2018. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Dyer-Maclean's death began to be investigated as a homicide two years after she was found dead. Law enforcement shifted their investigation after multiple toxicology reports found high levels of strychnine, a compound found in rat poison in Dyer-Maclean's system.Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to call the tip line at 1-800-448-3847, or email [email protected]. Rotterdam playground vandalized “It has been five years since Megan was taken from her children and from her family andfriends. There are people out there who have information about this case,...Early Childhood Education Center celebrates 50th Anniversary
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:26:12 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Established in 1973, the Early Childhood Education Center is celebrating 50 years in the Capital Region. The not-for-profit agency provides services to preschool children with developmental disabilities. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The ECEC was first started by a group of parents who, together with a special education teacher, were approved for a Federal Bureau for the Education of the Handicapped First-Chance three-year grant. They established the first ECEC classroom in September 1975. The ECEC became an independent private school in 1978.Now, the ECEC has three school sites that serve approximately 150 students from 5 counties and 26 school districts. To celebrate the anniversary, the ECEC is holding a picnic for current and past families and staff on Thursday, June 8. The picnic will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cook Park Pavilion at Cook Park.Latest news
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