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Three people stabbed at high school in the Halifax area, student in custody

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:21:10 GMT

HALIFAX — A student was arrested after three people were stabbed Monday morning at a high school in the Halifax area, police say.The three injured people were taken to hospital for treatment, but the extent of their injuries remains unclear.Police said they responded to a weapons complaint at around 9:20 a.m., and a suspect was taken into custody about 10 minutes later at Charles P. Allen High School in the suburb of Bedford.Raghad Ghazal, a 15-year-old Grade 10 student, said she was outside when she spotted “a guy with a knife running away and then a security guard chasing after him with a broom.”That’s when the police showed up, she said as she waited outside the school for a bus.“He was just chasing after him and then there were five police cars that came and they were surrounding him,” she said. “I was kind of shocked. It shouldn’t happen, but thankfully it’s the first time it’s happened in a long time.” As she spoke, p...

One man in hospital after being stabbed and located in Yonge and Gerrard East area

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:21:10 GMT

One man has been transported to hospital after being stabbed and located in the Yonge and Gerrard streets area.STABBING:Yonge St & Gerrard St E12:15pm– reports of man being stabbed– police o/s investigating – serious injuries – unknown susp description#GO619257^se— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) March 20, 2023Police responded to reports at approximately 12:15 p.m. of a man being stabbed. A bystander called in a person with stab wounds near the intersection, who was transported to hospital though the injuries were deemed not life-threatening.Police say that the victim was located at Yonge and Gerrard when found, but the location where the incident took place is unknown.The description of the suspect is suspect is a male, approximately 20 years old, with a moustache, wearing a tan bucket hat, black sweater with “royalist” in red across the chest, grey pants, black shoes, and a black scarf . Anyone with information is asked to c...

2 Illinois teens die in sledding accident in Colorado after landing on ice

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:21:10 GMT

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- Two teenagers on a spring break vacation died Sunday after a sledding accident at a Colorado ski resort, authorities said.The Summit County Sheriff’s Office said they responded around 8:35 p.m. for a reported sledding accident at Copper Mountain Ski Resort involving 17- and 18-year-old males from Illinois.They reportedly rode tandem down a half pipe and launched off a large snowbank at the bottom of the half pipe. The sheriff's office said they came down hard on the ice below, which caused blunt-force trauma. ‘He left the world doing what he loved’: Avalanche victim remembered as lover of all things adventure The teens immediately received medical attention but could not be revived and were pronounced dead.“Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and friends of the individuals involved in this tragic incident," Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons said.The Summit County Sheriff's Office said they would like to remind everyone to always ...

Sean Lewis tries to live up to viewers expectations

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:21:10 GMT

Filling in for Larry Potash comes with a lot of expectations. WGN Reporter & Anchor Sean Lewis admits its not easy trying to win over viewers.For more great WGN at 75 stories, check out WGNtv.com/stories

Ricky Martin overhears Ana’s fangirl freak-out

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:21:10 GMT

The only thing more exhilarating than meeting your favorite celebrity is the embarrassment when they hear you gushing about them afterwards. WGN Morning News reporter Ana Belaval couldn’t contain her excitement when she met Ricky Martin, unaware he was still on the line.For more great WGN at 75 stories, check out WGNtv.com/stories

Mike Toomey remembers an early appearance as Batman

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:21:10 GMT

Mike Toomey first came on WGN Morning News as Batman. In one of those early appearances, Larry said something that made him break. For more great WGN at 75 stories, check out WGNtv.com/stories

That time Robin knocked herself out on the way to the Traffic Cave

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:21:10 GMT

WGN Morning News anchor Robin Baumgarten remembers the time a sprint onto the set left her unconscious.For more great WGN at 75 stories, check out WGNtv.com/stories

Mike Janssen’s life comes full circle

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:21:10 GMT

Growing up on a farm, the WGN weather forecast was an important part of Mike Janssen’s routine. Now as a WGN Weatherman, Mike says it's a full circle moment, as his family now relies on his weather reports.For more great WGN at 75 stories, check out WGNtv.com/stories

Marcus Leshock’s ‘I made it’ moment

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:21:10 GMT

Marcus Leshock grew up watching the WGN Morning News and dreamed of one day working in news. Little did he know, he would... at the very place that inspired him.For more great WGN at 75 stories, check out WGNtv.com/stories

Dan Ponce on what makes WGN Morning News unique

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:21:10 GMT

There’s a reason viewers choose WGN. Morning News anchor Dan Ponce reflects on the spontaneity, inside jokes, and authenticity that makes WGN Chicago’s very own.For more great WGN at 75 stories, check out WGNtv.com/stories