Transcripts For KYW Eyewitness News At 6 20140920 : vimarsan

Transcripts For KYW Eyewitness News At 6 20140920

These temperatures to climb as high as they climb today, which would be 79 degrees. So lets count on that happening. But again, if the clouds hang around longer, thats going to be cutting into how high those temperatures actually do get. By this afternoon, we see some clouds, according to the computer model, may be coming in toward the shore areas. Otherwise dry day today. Does it stay dry overnight, however . Well finish out that time line. Let you know what we expect for sunday, and for the rest of next week. Todd . Carol, thank you. We begin with breaking news, shots are fired during the search for the suspected killer of a Pennsylvania State trooper. Police have surrounded a home, where they believer i can frein is inside. Eyewitness News Reporter Steve Patterson is live in the sat center, with the details, steve . Todd, as we speak, a developing situation, were getting updates from Monroe County, and now weve actually got live picture, and i want to show you the media staging area in swiss water, pennsylvania, not far from where authorities now say they have 31 year old eric frein surrounded, barricaded in a home, after apparent exchange of gunfire with police. We can show you eric frein now, we have confirmation at about 6 40, last night, shots were fired, in that exchange between frein, and again, Law Enforcement officers. Thats minutes before police say the suspect barricaded himself in the poconos home, not far from where he was living with his parents, we are not surety hour if anybody was injured, or hurt, during that exchange. Right now, state police making their rounds telling residents in Monroe County to stay inside their home, stay away from windows. There are hundreds, again, hundreds of Law Enforcement officials and officers in the area, and that area of swiss water, pennsylvania, thats about 30, 40 minutes from where the shooting death of Corporal Brian Dixon took place, about a week ago. Frein of course being named the chief suspect in that shooting, and since then the fbi placing him on the ten most wanted fugitives list, Law Enforcement officials also say, again, man with extensive backgrounds in weapons and survival tactics, and a guy who is considered extremely dangerous, now, again, surrounded in what police are calling a standoff situation, they think they have their man corner. They believe theyre closing in, but as we mentioned all along, that is developing situation, well keep you updated right here. For now, live in the sat center, Steve Patterson, cbs3, Eyewitness News. Steve, certainly, our thoughts there with people this morning. The nfl commissioner admits he got it wrong on the Domestic Violence case that is have plunged the nfl into crisis, but he will not resign. Instead, roger goodel announced in new york yesterday, that hes implementing new Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault policy for the leagues 32 teams. Hes also pledged to set up a conduct committee, and partner the nfl with two organizations, that help victims of Domestic Violence. Even though the commissioner plans to revamp the leagues personnel conduct policy, hes still facing criticism over his handling of the Domestic Violence issue, eyewitness News Reporter diana rocco has the details. I got it wrong on a number of levels. But now, i will get it right. Nfl commissioner, roger goodel, a popjoys g for his handling of player misconduct, after weekly embarrassments in the league, and promising to do a better job. It affects all of us. These are problems we are committed addressing. Baltimores ray rice was only suspended for two games after allegedly punching his wife in a elevator until the disturbing video surfaced two weeks ago, and he was released. And minnesotas Adrian Peterson was allowed to play after allegedly abusing his four year old. They cant turn their head the other way. Obviously could have done a much better job. And i dont think hes been honest from the beginning. Probably should be dying. I think 44 million, he should have stepped up the first time. Goodels promised more education, and sweeping changes to the nfl player conduct policy. Also, a partnership with two national Domestic Violence groups, and an independent fbi investigators will review the nfl handling of prior incidents, but is it enough . And should goodel have done more sooner . I think egg doing the right thing, he says hell be accountable, that hell provide leadership for this, that hes really going to work with these experts. Janine, from philadelphias woman against abuse, said she is just glad the conversation is finally being had. When violence happens in your home, that is huge ripple impact on the whole community. Right now, roger goodel says he has nos plans to resign as commissioner. These changes will be implemented by the superbowl. Outside the linc, diana rocco, cbs3, Eyewitness News. And if you or schwinn you know is a victim of Domestic Abuse, there is help available. Heres the number for the national Domestic Abuse hotline 1800799safe. It is open 24 hours a day. You can head to cbsphilly. Com for a list of local agencies, that can help you as well. Pregnant mom and her baby killed in frankford will be laid to rest today. Megan doto was pregnant when she was shot and killed outside her home. Her baby delivered by csection died few hours later. Funeral services will be go inch at 10 00 calvary fuel Gospel Church in fairless hills, pennsylvania, website to help pay for the funeral costs raised more than five nowed just one day. Local heroes will put on show today for good cause. The 60 annual hero thrill show takes place at the wells fargo center. Many will gather to watch motorcycle drill teams, the bicycle stunt team, and police k9 units perform. Hero thrill show started in 1954. As a way to raise money to help children of fallen firefighters go to college. And the rockandroll 5k takes place this morning ahead of tomorrows rockandroll philadelphia half more than. Festivities kick off yesterday with the health and fitness expo. At the Pennsylvania Convention center. Participants picked up their race materials, half more than has become one of the wormeds most prestigious road races with impressive elite field. Good luck to all of the runners participating. And only Eyewitness News gets access to one of philadelphias most iconic landmarks. Well take you inside city halls clock tower. Plus this the white house, launches a celebrity power campaign, against campus Sexual Assaults. Im michael bert with more on how colleges across the nation are joining the effort. Then, California Chrome is back in action where you can see his triumphant return this weekend. This is a woman hesitating on a lifechanging decision. At university of phoenix, we know going back to school is a big decision. Thats why we offer students new to college a riskfree period, so you can commit to your education with confidence. Get started at phoenix. Edu everybody out, right now. Developing now, major Security Breach at the white house. Cell phone video captured the moments after 42 year old Omar Gonzalez jumped the fence and renee cross the north lawn. We now know that gonzalez made it through the front door of the white house. President obama and his daughters just departed the south lawn on their way to camp david. The building was evacuated. The secret service says gonzalez did not have a weapon, right now, hes undergoing a medical evaluation. And earlier at the white house, the Obama Administration launched new initiative to combat sex assaults on college campuses. As cbs news correspondent michael bert reports, Officials Say, one in five women will be sexually assaulted while on campus, at the nations colleges and universities. President obama and Vice President biden unveil new campaign to raise awareness about Sexual Assaults on college campus. The idea to funds mentally shift the way we think about Sexual Assault. The goal to get everyone specially men to speak up if they see something. The truth is it is not just okay to intervene. It is your responsibility. New commercials use celebrity to encourage people to log on, and take prevention pledge. Im john ham, and it is on all of us to stop Sexual Assault. I took the pledge, you can too. The white house is partnering with nearly 200 colleges, including American University. To raise awareness about Sexual Assaults, from the moment student step on campus. It is about time. This year, danielle rap at port, Sexual Assault coordinator at American University began his Training Program with schools athletic team. We want them to know to step up, intervene on situations that is are concerning them, to trust their instinct. Some more lauren evans will soon train other student on bystander intervention. I have several impacted by Sexual Assault, sexual violence, and it is something that is really touched me since coming to au, and something that i really do want to get involved in. White house plans to give out 6 million in college grants, to add to prevention programs. At the white house, michael bert, for cbs3, Eyewitness News. The United States is poised to commit more resources in the fight against isis overseas. President obama signed a measure on friday, that would arm and train syrian reb holes are already fighting the millitant group. It was passed byebye partisan support in congress, military leaders say it, could be another year before the rebels are properly trained, and ready to fight. Thousands of American Forces cents are moving into west africa over the next 30 days, theyll set up facilities and form training teams to help treat ebola victims. President obama pledged 3,000 troops for the efforts. The Defense Department has requested up to 1 billion for Ebola Response efforts. Massive wild fire continues to burn in Northern California fire Officials Say prolonged drought has made things so dry, that fire retardant isnt stopping the flames. The king fire, as it is being called, has burned more than 76,000 acres, and Officials Say, it is 10 percent contained, and Damage Assessment teams are now trying to determine just how many homes have been lost. To fight the march i have fire, to bring out epic equipment, using dc10, one of the biggest planes in the Fire Fighting fleet. When they do one drop of 11,600 gallons, which is their max, thats a lot of retardant at one time. Officials say the amount of fire retardant being used in the king fire is breaking world records, 530,000 gallons have been used so far. Meantime, the man suspected of set that fire, wayne allen huntsman, has pleaded not guilty to arson. Hes being held on 10 million bail. Illuminated clock tower get modern make over. Seventeen floors above broad street, inside city hall, were getting rare and exclusive look behind the clock tower, that i will loom natures the city skyline. The scaffolding may cloud the view from here, but the work to replace the clocks lighting will provide a much clearer perspective. It is fixture has two lamps in it, gone through, cleaned every fixture off, which is one of the reasons why the clock in general just has gotten little brighter. Then retro fit philadelphia with the led replacements. Historic 4 00 oclock faces are getting modern day make over with more Energy Efficient lights. Gone are the 1930s era lamps that needed to be replaced, quite often, and theyll be replaced with led lights that are expected to last for years. You can imagine if there is, you know, one or two lamps outweigh way high up, youre still climbing up there. You are still spending all of that time just to change the two. Part of the guaranteed Energy Savings project meant to loather City Energy Consumption by 30 . This portion a len will save about 10,000 annually on energy. The lighting project, to the clock tower here at city hall, will be completed by next week. Giving the clock a much brighter, more Energy Efficient, glow. At city hall, natasha brown, cbs3, Eyewitness News. Carol joins us once again, good morning. Good morning. The weather this week, going to make it so nice, that we wont have to put on the heat, the airconditioning, it is just perfect. Youll walk outside, and youll walkin side, and the temperature should be pretty much the same. Looking at readings that should be in the lower 70s, for most of next week. Now, this weekend, should be warmer than that. But i think we can tolerate that on the last summer weekend of 2014. Ben franklin bridge, looks just fine, just know that in some of the rural areas you may be encountering patchy fog out there. 06 degrees right now out in reading, at this point, very dark, as you know, this time of the year, it seems like we see very little light in the morning hours. And thats really the case, and were starting to see of course that it is shrinking at the other end, as well, as our Daylight Hours leave. One of the reasons that the temperatures dont get as hi, because, were limited on our daylight. Today will we be limited on sunday right . I think thats the question. We will be finding clouds this morning, should list then afternoon. Should that hold true, then the temperatures will be coming up later on this afternoon, and theyll be close to 08 degrees. If the clouds hang in, the temperatures will hang down. Thats sort of the trends for the day. Looks pretty nice. Fiftynine in philadelphia. Fiftyeight wilmington. Fiftyfour in trenton. The temperatures comfortable this morning. And theyre comfortable this afternoon in the seven, a upper 70s, tomorrow, the lower 80s, in advance of this front, this front is our one chance of picking up maybe a shower, and that would be on sunday, if you see a stray shower. Otherwise, by monday, it is in the 70s, High Pressure is around here, and it is around here for days after that. Future weather, our favorite graphic, isnt it, we put this into motion. It says by 3 00 this afternoon, along the shore areas, couple of clouds possible, is there a brief shower that comes in, and maybe comes inland, 4 00 oclock tomorrow morning . This computer model says so, from low pressure system there. And then, that front comes through, and as it comes through, on sunday night, we have a chance of picking up a couple of showers. This is on sunday night. You can see, they dont look heavy. They dont look widespread. This apparently is our chance of picking up any precipitation for the entire week because High Pressure system comes in here it, keeps us high and dry and or sunny and dry. Weve got temperatures 79 in philadelphia, shore, 75, poconos 72. And a great event today. It is the 18th annual woodstock at the john conally park centennial boulevard in voorhees, they have over 5,000 people last year, a do, recall, celebrate nothing kill animal orphan and. If you want to take your pets out, great. Great idea. Support this. And maybe find the new best friends that you can have in your hearts and homes forever. Thats today from 11 00 to 4 00n voorhees. So, head on over there. Weve got temperatures that are pretty nice today. Close to 80 degrees. Given enough sunshine this afternoon, otherwise, we stop little bit before 79 degrees. The last full day of summer, 82 degrees monday fall starting late at night, about 10 30 or so, then tuesday, just look at the whole week, todd, just phenominal week shaping up for us, todd. Thank you. San diego zoo shavar park, showing off its new cheetah cubs. They certainly are cute. Female cubs born september 1st, and at nearly three weeks old, they are weighing about 3 pounds each. The cubs will be available for the public to see for several hours each day. California chrome winner of this years Kentucky Derby in preakness will compete once again right here in our area this weekend. Kyw news radios paul kurtz, reports, from parx racing and casino where the champion will compete in the pennsylvania derby. After a long crosscountry journey, California Chrome finally got a chance to stretch his legs, under the watchful eyes of coowner steve coburn. Well, it is exciting, because this is his first race back since the belmont. And it is nice to see him back in his element. I know hes a very happy horse right now, very happen. I it was just leisurely work out, but the Kentucky Derby and preakness winner clearly had glide in his stride, one time around the track. This horse has no wasted motion. Hes very fluid. And he runs straight as is a rifle shot. Just thats wh

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