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3 severed heads from donor bodies left at Chicago employee’s desk after complaints raised about alleged misconduct

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:01 GMT

By Nell Salzman | Chicago TribuneCHICAGO — Dale Wheatley, who performs deliveries for the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois, came into work two weeks ago and found sage burning and three severed heads lying on a plastic container by his desk.Wheatley, who has worked for AGA for nearly five years, said he’s never seen anything like the horror movie-like scene he stumbled upon that Wednesday morning in late May.Wheatley said the heads from AGA donors were placed next to his desk after he reported concerns about the mishandling and poor conditions of donated bodies to his supervisors. But AGA Executive Vice President William O’Connor denied any maltreatment accusations, saying that handling body parts is in Wheatley’s job description.Wheatley said he filed a police report after the heads showed up at his desk, and is now filing complaints with local and state authorities.Families of deceased donate bodies to the not-for-profit to be used in the training of medical students at eig...

Man arrested in connection with possession of child pornography

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:01 GMT

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (BCN) -- Police in Santa Rosa on Thursday arrested a man in connection with possession of child pornography.Jeffery Jon Billings, of Santa Rosa, was arrested on suspicion of possession of child pornography with a previous conviction requiring registration under the Sex Offender Registration Act, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department. Sonoma Raceway hosts NASCAR races this weekend In August of 2022, detectives began investigating a tip a convicted sex offender was in possession of child pornography and identified Billings as the suspect. On Thursday at 8:50 a.m., detectives from the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault unit spoke with Billings at the Santa Rosa Police Department, and he was ultimately arrested.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left:...

Captured: Large black bear on the loose in Northeast DC after climbing tree has been tranquilized

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:01 GMT

A large black bear that briefly ran loose through backyards in Northeast D.C. after being perched in a tree for a few hours has been safely captured and is being tended to by animal control workers.The bear was tranquilized in a backyard in Franklin Street near 13th Street in the Brentwood-Brookland neighborhood shortly after 10:15 a.m., police said. A short time later, the sleeping bear was loaded into a steel cage and placed on to an animal rescue truck, seeming to bring a peaceful end to a saga that began unfolding several hours earlier.Breaking: Tranquilized black bear safely in animal rescue truck on Franklin St NE pic.twitter.com/oIQrO9aaoJ— Neal Augenstein (@AugensteinWTOP) June 9, 2023It all began about 7 a.m. Friday when police began fielding calls about a bear on the loose in the Northeast D.C. neighborhood. About half an hour later, the bear had clambered up a tree and remained perched there on a large branch.Police closed off some nearby streets and DC Animal Care and Co...

Gran oso negro causa conmoción en vecindario de DC tras trepar a árboles, pasear por los patios

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:01 GMT

Un gran oso negro causó conmoción en un vecindario al noroeste de Washington, D.C., durante la mañana de este viernes, tras subirse a dos árboles. El oso fue visto temprano en lo alto de un árbol en la cuadra 1300 de Franklin Street, en el área de Brookland.La policía de DC junto con personal del Cuidado y Control de Animales bloquearon las calles, mientras trabajaban para bajar al oso del área de manera segura.Los trabajadores del Zoológico Nacional Smithsonian y del Departamento de Recursos Naturales de Maryland también estaban en el lugar.El oso comenzó a descender del árbol alrededor de las 9:30 a.m. pero las fuertes sirenas de uno de los vehículos cercanos lo hicieron detenerse brevemente, antes de volver a subir a su posición y sentarse para observar a la multitud.Las fotos muestran al oso mirando hacia abajo desde una rama gruesa. Se puso de pie para reajustarse un par de veces antes de acostarse mientras los reporteros y los vecinos charlaban abajo.El oso hizo otro intento a...

En condición grave niños apuñalados durante ataque en parque de Francia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:01 GMT

PARÍS – El presidente de Francia viajó este viernes a Annecy para visitar a las familias traumatizadas por el salvaje apuñalamiento de cuatro niños, todos ellos estables tras ser operados de urgencia, mientras los investigadores trabajaban para averiguar los motivos del agresor, un hombre sirio que está detenido.Emmanuel Macron y su esposa, Brigitte, viajaron juntos al hospital donde están siendo tratados tres de los cuatro menores que el jueves sufrieron heridas de arma blanca que ponían en peligro su vida en un ataque todavía sin explicación ocurrido dentro y en las inmediaciones de un parque infantil de la ciudad alpina.La primera ministra de Francia, Elisabeth Borne, explicó que los cuatro niños, con edades comprendidas entre los 22 meses y los 3 años, fueron operados y “están bajo supervisión médica constante”.“Su condición es estable”, agregó.Dos de los menores siguen en estado crítico, apuntó el vocero del gobierno, Olivier Veran, que es médico de formación. ...

DC’s air quality continues improving, region shifts to Code Yellow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:01 GMT

The air quality in the D.C. region improves to Code Yellow Friday morning following days of an unhealthy atmosphere due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Yet, it still remains unhealthy for some groups. Here’s what you need to know.Changing to Code YellowIn a statement, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and District Department of Energy and Environment the air quality for the region continues to improve, improving its rating. According to the AirNow rating system, a Code Yellow means their air quality is acceptable but still a risk for some people, particularly those who are sensitive to air pollution.“Smoke continues to linger over the region, but concentrations have dropped below alert levels for sensitive groups,” the statement read.Particularly sensitive groups may continue to experience adverse effects caused by the air quality. Those who display certain symptoms, like coughing or shortness of breath, should make their outdoor activities short...

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Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:01 GMT

Man pleads guilty to helping 2 others charged with killing rapper Young Dolph at Memphis bakery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:01 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Man pleads guilty to helping 2 others charged with killing rapper Young Dolph at Memphis bakery.Source

Free concerts, festivities in the metro this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:01 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — There is always something to do somewhere in the metro area, and there happens to be several festivities that are free to attend this weekend.There's no excuse for being bored when there are so many concerts, events and festivals happening. Colorado farmers markets near you If you needed something to do, look no further than the list below.Five Points Jazz FestivalAlong Welton Street between 25th Street and 29th Street in Denver, you'll find an abundance of jazz performers from noon til 8 p.m. Saturday, with performances from vocalists, sax quartets, big bands, soloists and more.Denver Chalk Art FestivalThe Golden Triangle will become rainbow roads for the weekend as professional artists cover the asphalt with their creations in the Chalk Art Festival.On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and again Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., roads in Denver near 12th Avenue, Bannock Street and Acoma Street will be streets of art for all to see.Second Saturdays Summer Concert Ser...

Lost tortoise reunited with Colorado Springs family after 3 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:01 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KXRM) — A tortoise found her way back to her family after three years. And during that time, they weren't too far apart.The reunion was made possible by a good neighbor who alerted the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region of an injured tortoise found on a trail. The tortoise had an overgrown beak, a dry and layered shell, and missing nails on her hind foot.HSPPR named her "Rock Leia" and put her picture on their stray pet page. A family responded that they had been looking for their stray tortoise for three years. Larimer Humane Society to begin welfare services in Weld County The family came to HSPPR with photos and staff members compared the photos to Rock Leia and concluded that it was the same tortoise.Courtesy: Humane Society of the Pikes Peak RegionWhat helped cinch the comparison was that Rock Leia was found not too far from the family's home, so HSPPR was confident that she was their missing tortoise.HSPPR said Rock Leia will need some follow-u...