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8 officers in Akron won’t be charged in shooting of Jayland Walker

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:27 GMT

AKRON, Ohio — Eight police officers who fired dozens of rounds at Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, following a car and foot chase will not face criminal charges in his death because a grand jury declined to indict them, Ohio’s attorney general announced Monday.Walker’s death last June sparked protests in Akron after police released body camera footage showing him dying in a hail of gunfire. Police said he had refused to stop when they tried to pull him over for minor equipment and traffic violations, though they haven’t specified further. Police say Walker fired a shot from his car 40 seconds into the pursuit.Officers chased the car on a freeway and city streets until Walker bailed from the still-moving vehicle, ignored officers’ commands and ran into a parking lot where he was killed while wearing a ski mask, body cam video showed. Authorities said he represented a “deadly threat.” A handgun, a loaded magazine and a wedding ring were found on the driver’s seat of his car.Wa...

Murder trial of reputed Oakland gang member delayed amid dispute over judge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:27 GMT

The murder trial for a reputed Oakland gang member — a trial that was nearly called off, after Alameda County’s district attorney offered a controversial plea deal, later rejected by a judge — was delayed Monday amid a dispute over who will preside over the case.The decision to postpone the trial of Delonzo Logwood, 32, came after the Alameda County Superior Court judge overseeing his case, Mark McCannon, opted to have another judge from elsewhere in California decide on whether he should remain on the bench for Logwood’s trial.McCannon’s role came under fire from newly-elected District Attorney Pamela Price after he criticized and rejected a plea deal Price had offered and Logwood had rejected. The deal would have dismissed charges in two of the killings while capping prison time at 15 years for the third.Price’s approach to criminal justice and high-level murder prosecutions has gained widespread attention; the county’s top prosecutor has said she intends to purs...

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Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:27 GMT

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A name recognized by many helps offer cancer treatment for everyone

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:27 GMT

The Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention. (WTOP/John Domen)In the fashion world, Ralph Lauren is a world-class brand. A new cancer treatment center bearing his name in D.C.’s Navy Yard neighborhood hopes to build off that brand recognition, but with fewer barriers.The Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention sits on New Jersey Avenue SE, just a block north of the Green Line’s Navy Yard stop, and it’s partnered with Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center to bring the sort of treatments and options to residents on the east side of the city who don’t have the same access others do.“When you look at some of the major chronic diseases and illnesses, the morbidity levels for residents, especially in Ward 8, are sometimes three, four and five times higher than what you see in other parts of the city. It’s really shocking,” said Wayne Turnage, D.C.’s Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, who was there to help cut t...

Oklahoma officials accused of talk of killing journalists

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:27 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s governor is seeking the resignation of four county officials after a newspaper’s audio recording apparently captured some of them complaining about two of the paper’s journalists and knowing hit men and where two holes are dug.A portion of the recording was released by the paper, and it also appears to capture one of the four making racist comments about Black people.Gov. Kevin Stitt said Sunday he was seeking the resignations of McCurtain County Sheriff Kevin Clardy and three other county officials: sheriff’s Capt. Alicia Manning, District 2 Commissioner Mark Jennings and Jail Administrator Larry Hendrix.“I am both appalled and disheartened to hear of the horrid comments made by officials in McCurtain County,” Stitt said in a statement. “There is simply no place for such hateful rhetoric in the state of Oklahoma, especially by those that serve to represent the community through their respective office.”The McCurtain Gazette-Ne...

Ben & Jerry’s workers announce plan to unionize in Vermont

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:27 GMT

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — About 40 workers at the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shop in the Vermont city where the company was founded announced Monday that they plan to form a union. “Collectively, we have come to embody Ben and Jerry’s slogan of ‘peace, love, and ice cream,’” they said they wrote to management.The so-called scoopers at the Burlington, Vt., shop said they have formed an organizing committee and petitioned the National Labor Relations Board for an election. They said they have the support of the upstate New York & Vermont chapter of Workers United, the union that started the Starbucks unionization campaign in Buffalo, New York. “I think of this union as a sign of respect for Ben & Jerry’s,” said Rebeka Mendelsohn, a shift manager and catering lead, in a statement. “We’re a company that stands for social justice rights and equity, and I want to ensure that this message is translated to all levels of employment.”Ben & Jerry’s, now owned by consumer ...

ServisFirst: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:27 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — ServisFirst Bancshares Inc. (SFBS) on Monday reported first-quarter earnings of $58 million.The Birmingham, Alabama-based company said it had net income of $1.06 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.05 per share.The holding company for ServisFirst Bank posted revenue of $187.6 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $114.6 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SFBS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SFBSSource

Photos: New Arapahoe County therapy puppies being sworn in

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:27 GMT

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Three Arapahoe County school districts will be getting two new additions to their staff this spring.According to Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, therapy dogs help reduce stress and aid those experiencing anxiety and depression. The therapy dogs will also visit students with special needs. Otis, an eight-week-old black Lab, and Bear, an eight-week-old chocolate Lab will be taking roles as therapy dogs, partnered with two school resource officers.Otis will be partnered with SRO Deputy Drew Matthews, spending time between two K-12 schools in Byers and Deer Trail school districts. Deputy Mathews himself is a graduate of Byers Senior High School. Otis will be servicing Byers and Deer Trail school districts. Credit: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office 4/17/2023.Bear will be servicing Cherry Creek schools and Centennial schools. Credit: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office 4/17/2023.Otis, top, Bear, bottom. Credit: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office 4/11/2023.Otis...

Denver weather: High fire danger Tuesday ahead of showers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay sunny, warmer and breezy on Tuesday. This will increase fire concerns ahead of the next chance for rain and snow showers. Weather tonight: Mild temperatures and increasing breezeMore clouds will build in tonight and help to cap low temperatures in the 40s. The breeze will pick up out of the south with gusts reaching 20 mph by Tuesday morning. Weather tomorrow: Increased fire danger with dry, warmer and breezy conditions Red flag warnings and fire weather watches are set to go into effect Tuesday afternoon and evening. This is due to low relative humidity and strong wind gusts that could reach over 40 mph at times. High temperatures in the Denver metro will climb to the mid-70s alongside wind gusts reaching 30-35 mph out of the southwest. Looking ahead: Chance for rain and snow showers to end the weekThe strong breeze is ahead of the next system that will bring along the chance for showers starting Wednesday. Wednesday morning will...

Police investigating shooting near Miami Gardens gas station; 1 airlifted

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:27 GMT

Police are investigating a shooting in Miami Gardens that left a man seriously injured.The shooting happened just before 4 p.m., Monday, and Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the scene in the area of Northwest 32nd Avenue and 183rd Street, near a Chevron gas station.The victim was airlifted with traumatic injuries.According to a person who answered the phone at the Chevron, the incident happened on the corner and involved a fight between two men.The person at the gas station said it is still open and they have gas. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.