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2 former baseball coaches, director of ops set to file lawsuit against Northwestern

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:25 GMT

EVANSTON, Ill. — Two former assistant baseball coaches and the director of baseball operations at Northwestern University are set to file a lawsuit against the school and several additional parties Monday.According to a press release from the Offices of Clifford Law, the complaint — to be filed on behalf of Dusty Napoleon, Jon Strauss and Chris Beacom — alleges retaliatory discharge, harassment, bullying and abuse that led to Napoleon, Strauss and Beacom's contracts being discharged against Northwestern University, former head baseball coach Jim Foster, and several other members of the athletics administration. The complaint also alleges charges of racism, sexism and egregious tortious conduct, including unwarranted retaliation against these coaches after they reported NCAA violations by Foster to university officials, and seeks compensation in excess of $50,000 for alleged damages.“The prejudicial and biased attitude of the former head coach that also included the mismanagement of ...

Maui residents worry a rebuilt Lahaina could slip into the hands of wealthy outsiders

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:25 GMT

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Richy Palalay so closely identifies with his Maui hometown that he had a tattoo artist permanently ink “Lahaina Grown” on his forearms when he was 16.But a chronic housing shortage and an influx of second-home buyers and wealthy transplants have been displacing residents like Palalay who give Lahaina its spirit and identity.A fast-moving wildfire that incinerated much of the compact coastal settlement last week has multiplied concerns that any homes rebuilt there will be targeted at affluent outsiders seeking a tropical haven. That would turbo-charge what is already one of Hawaii’s gravest and biggest challenges: the exodus and displacement of Native Hawaiian and local-born residents who can no longer afford to live in their homeland.“I’m more concerned of big land developers coming in and seeing this charred land as an opportunity to rebuild,” Palalay said Saturday at a shelter for evacuees.Hotels and condos “that we can’t afford, tha...

Man found dead in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:25 GMT

CHICAGO — An investigation is underway in the Austin neighborhood after a man was found dead early Sunday morning, according to Chicago police.According to officers, the 32-year-old man was found face down in the street just before 2 a.m. Man found with gunshot wound in Roseland dies Police found the victim in the south side of the neighborhood in the 700 Block of South Leamington Avenue.Police say the victim was shot several times and was pronounced dead on the scene. Chicago police investigate string of early-morning robberies on North, Northwest sides No arrests have been made in connection to the deadly shooting and police say Area Four detectives are investigating.Officers have not yet identified the victim and there are no details on what led to the shooting.

PHOTOS: Austin Pride Parades celebrates 33rd year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin and The Austin Pride Foundation celebrated the 33rd Austin Pride Parade Saturday night. Each year, the city and organization host a parade and festival in August to celebrate and commemorate the LGBTQ+ community.For decades, communities across the country have commemorated the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement with pride parades, traditionally held in June. The symbolism of the timeframe dates back to the Stonewall riots in New York City’s Greenwich Village, which began in late June of 1969. THE MORE YOU KNOW: Why is Austin’s pride parade celebrated in August? To mark the one-year anniversary of the uprising, the first Pride marches were held on June 28, 1970, in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco, growing in prominence in the years since. Since 2010, The Austin Pride Foundation (TAPF) has organized the city’s official pride parade, in addition to hosting year-round events and working to provide resources to and offer education...

Twins pitchers shut down frustrated Phillies hitters in 3-0 win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:25 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — Alec Bohm conceded that, yes, the Phillies and Twins will never know how the game might have turned had a borderline called strike three been ruled ball four to drive in a run and bring Bryce Harper up with the bases loaded.But Bohm thought the Phillies were in the right to find out.Instead, Bohm slammed his bat in anger, got tossed from the game and his manager soon followed him into the clubhouse, ejected for arguing balls and strikes, in a 3-0 loss to the Twins on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park.Twins reliever Caleb Thielbar retired slugger Kyle Schwarber and fanned Bohm to escape a bases-loaded jam in the seventh that preserved a 2-0 lead.“He’s a fearless guy,” Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli said of his veteran left-hander. ”That’s big-time stuff. Going in there, the crowd’s into the game, he goes at really good hitters and he beat them. He beat them today. I like giving him the ball.”The Twins added an insurance run in the ninth innin...

Families celebrate 3rd annual St. Charles Jewish Festival

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:25 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - The St. Charles Jewish Festival kicked off Sunday outside the Foundry Art Centre with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Steve and Amanda Steingruby wanted their children, 13-year-old Brooklyn and 7-year-old Raymond, to experience the culture."We just saw a clip on the news and we thought it looked like a lot of fun," Amanda said. "We spent last summer in Europe, actually, and went to Poland and a few different Jewish communities in Prague."People could utilize all their senses at the event. You could listen to Jewish music, try out Kosher food, and even take part in various arts and crafts where you can learn more about Jewish culture."I really enjoy watching the violins," Brooklyn said. "It's kind of neat." ‘It’s a monster!’ Teen catches 108-pound catfish near Spanish Lake Her brother Raymond added, "I like the music."The festival is organized by the Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County. They serve an estimated 6,000 Jews who live in St. Charles County. Rabbi Ch...

Map: Which Missouri counties are home to the most excessive drinkers?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:25 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — You may have an idea of how much alcohol your community drinks. There may even be a certain sense of pride regarding how much or how little that is. But recently released data helps illustrate which areas in the U.S. are prone to excessive drinking and which aren’t. Earlier this year, the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute released its 2023 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps report, which is meant to raise awareness about factors that can impact health outcomes and disparities nationwide.Researchers use numerous data points to determine the length and quality of life on a state-by-state basis. Among those factors is alcohol use, including reported excessive drinking. To determine the rates of excessive drinking per state, researchers used self-reported data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance system. For the 2023 report, the University of Wisconsin used data from 2020 — the first year of the COV...

Local musician turns tragedy into triumph with latest song addressing robbery experiences, rise in crime in L.A.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:25 GMT

Rising pop artist Izza is just one of the people on the long list of victims of violent crimes across Los Angeles.However, she might be the only one who decided to turn her experiences into a song. The Encino native had several belongings stolen from her house in Aug. 2022, and while she was devastated to have lost her possessions, she was more focused on apprehending those who were responsible for taking them.  “I felt extreme loss and defeat, but even though I lost so many of my things, all I cared about was catching the robbers,” Izza said.  “I worked closely with the detective that was assigned to my case and although he tried his best, there were hundreds of other cases that took precedence over mine.” This wasn’t the only time Izza fell victim to a burglary; in 2020, she was followed home by a homeless man who then broke into her house, she said.  Video captures mob of robbers swarming Nordstrom in Topanga mall “I have also experienced frequent harassment and have ...

Raiders 34, 49ers 7: Trey Lance sacked four times in rough return

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:25 GMT

LAS VEGAS — Trey Lance’s first touchdown pass in 363 days never reached its intended receiver. Instead, it nearly got intercepted, and, eventually, it bounced into Ross Dwelley’s sure hands in the end zone.This, of course, is a great city to have luck turn your way.But the 49ers need Lance to be both lucky and good. Otherwise, his potential job as Brock Purdy’s backup will belong to Sam Darnold, who had a pedestrian debut after Lance’s shaky, first-half duty in Sunday’s preseason opener at the Raiders.The 34-7 final marked the most lopsided preseason loss in coach Kyle Shanahan’s seven seasons.San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley (82) scores a touchdown as Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Duke Shelley (23) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) The 49ers set this up to evaluate Lance under fire, and a sack-filled start was somewhat predictable behind...

Body of 17-year-old Saratoga teen found in Santa Cruz mountains

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:25 GMT

The body of 17-year-old Katherine Schneider has been found in the Santa Cruz mountains, just over a month after she was reported missing from her Saratoga home.“It is hard to put into words how much Katie will be missed,” the teen’s family said in a social media post on Sunday. “She taught us all how to live our biggest life without reservation.”According to the post, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office told Schneider’s family that she had died in a car accident, and that her remains were found in a ravine near Castle Rock State Park.“At this time, the circumstances surrounding the heartbreaking incident are still under investigation,” the post stated.On July 5, Schneider left her residence without taking money, identification cards, or a cell phone with her, said Schneider’s mother in a social media post. After she was reported missing, a search for the teenager began across three counties. Last week, Schneider’s...