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WTXF Fox 29 News At 10 February 11, 2015

All lanes of the boulevard are back open tonight after a water main break this morning shut it down for more than 12 hours. Hectic all the roads were packed. We were late getting to work. Serve turning off to get off the road. Reporter it happened just after 6 00 this morning. 18inch water main blue out forcing crews to shut down all 12 lanes between red lion and grant avenue. Ive never seen this road so pack before. Grant avenue. Reporter just aft 8 00 a. M. The outer lanes were reopened but the inner three remained closed while crews worked to get to the source and fix it. The Water Department cease our highest amount of water. Skyfox can herd this scene. Mainline for philly for northeast philly. You got people coming from like bensalem area. You got like woodhaven road. Reporter he runs a wholesale along the boulevard and the water main break slowed business. We sell stuff online. Customers come and pick up. Today we had little bit of little bit less so i guess maybe thats why rot. Reporter only difference drivers will notice tonight a slight lane shift in the center lane but traffic is moving smoothly. It helps us get all over the areas. Reporter and we want to let you know that a spokesperson for the Water Department says that there will be some lane restrictions at different times throughout the day tomorrow but that will not happen during rush hour. Were told that crews will have to restore parts of the island of the highway washed way. Lucy . Thank you shawnette. On your radar it is another cold night. Scott we are getting a brief break. A brief break indeed, lucy and iain. From all the wintry precipitation as we look at ultimate doppler right now its dry and quiet around the philadelphia area. But on your radar already track our neck storm system its a fastmoving clipper and right now you can see its snowing across sections of minnesota also moving into wisconsin. Eventually into michigan and this moisture will head in our direction for the lat part of the week but another cold night out there but its dry. 33 degrees. Temperatures overnight 15 degrees in the suburbs. 23 in the city. Well call it fair skies dry and cold but take look at everything happening over the neck several days. Lows overnight 20s and teens were dry. The ice concern tonight it doesnt appear to be major problem. There could still be some patchy black ice tomorrow morning but a lot of that moisture van waited today but the snow is expected with that next system. By thursday and then behind it, we get our first arctic blast so to speak by friday. But more snow as well as even bitterly cold air is expected in that seven day forecast. Details on that all coming up. Back to you. Okay. Talk to you then scott. Breaking news right now major fallout at nbc news a lot of people buzzing to night on social media. Nightly news anchor Brian Williams is now suspended six months without pay. Williams came under scrutiny last week over his story that he was in a helicopter forced down by enemy fire during the us invasion of iraq. Service members who were part of a caravan of aircraft in that incident disputed his story which he repeated for years in variety of venues. Last week williams admitted he quote miss remembered the incident. A lot of folks took offense to that especially members of the armed services. Williams is managing managing editor and anchor of inform bc nightly news. He stepped off the desk when controversy began building. Now, in a memo nbcs news president told Staff Members this was a very hard decision. Certainly there will be those who disagree but we believe the suspension is the appropriate and proportionate action c. O of nbc also wrote williams actions were inexcusable and jeopardy the trust he built with viewers but he said williams deserves a Second Chance which is why hes only suspended without pay for six months. A bold armed robber points a gun at a worker and jumps through a counter window to steal cash and its all caught on Surveillance Video. Now police want your help identifying the guy and so does the owner of the store. It was his wife that was threaten at gun point when it all went down. Only on fox tonight we hear from that store owner. Fox 29 fox 29s dave stratt wise sr. Joins us live. Reporter that robbery took place 10 00 oclock in the morning with several people in the store. As youre about to see the robber not only had gun but he had a bizarre and dangerous way of pulling off this crime. Crazy for me. Reporter for this store owner watching video of a gun toting robber dive through this countertop window within inches of his wife scared the day lights of out of him. They don think. They only thing they need money. They take whatever they got to do. I dont care. They got to kill somebody, they kill. Reporter it was caught on tape by store surveillance cameras as the robber entered the Grocery Store with his gun out. Jumped through the window separating customers from the owners 3484 old wife behind the counter. He cant kill my wife. You watch the video and the video jumping through that window with a firearm in his hand he could have clearly shot the young lady. Reporter the store owner is concerned for his wife and family because of a string robberies like this in his neighborhood in recent weeks. He wont let her work alone any more. In this area in the last three or four weeks a lot of Stores People they rob. Reporter video not only shows the suspect dive through the window to do the robbery it shows him diving back out to escape. Police believe the video is good enough someone might recognize the robber or what hes wearing. Probably from the neighborhood. So were hoping somebody can recognize him whether its through his clothing or something and give us a call. Reporter store owner is just glad his wife and other store employees didnt get hurt. God protect me. Yup. And my family. Reporter now the suspect got away with around 300 in cash. He ran through several more surveillance cameras making his escape. If you want to get another look at that video go to myfoxphilly. Com. If you recognize this guy you should call northwest detectives detectives. Lucy . All right dave. Frustration tonight from the family of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper killed during a firearm training session. Grand jury investigation has found Corporal Richard schroeder did not follow safety protocols during a demonstration in september. His gun was loaded and unlocked and it went off and killed trooper david kedra. Showed faces five charges of wreck less endanger many many. Trooper kedras family says that is not enough. My brother died as a result of this mans ax. Yes, corporal schroeder did recklessly endanger all five troopers in that room. But four troopers were unhurt and went home to their family. My baby brother wasnt just endangered, he was killed. So with is the charge for david the same as for the others who survived . How can District Attorney think that this makes sense . His family says they have asked Montgomery County das office to charge schroeder with involuntary manslaughter. They say its more fitting for the crime. It will prevent him from carrying a gun. The das office has not responded to their request. Schroeder is in jail on 50,000 bail. Authorities say this is the guy that attacked and beat to a woman at a local septa station. Now they need your help in tracking him down. Fox 29s Chris Oconnell is live at Jefferson University hospital tonight with new information on the investigation. Chris . Reporter iain, Philadelphia Police say that 27yearold victim was beaten so badly she still remains here at thomas Jefferson University hospital tonight. She was raped and beaten inside of philadelphias septa station one of the busiest stations on the system. This is my first time hearing about it. Thats craze zoo. Reporter that was the reaction from septa passengers just hearing the news a woman was attacked here at Jefferson Station yesterday in the middle of the afternoon. Philadelphia police want you to take a good look at this picture picture. Surveillance photos of the man they say brutally beat and sexually assaulted a woman inside a track tunnel at the former market east station. Being honest i dont feel safe in the evening when its dark i try to come and leave as soon as possible. Reporter police say the victim asked a man for directions outside the station. Then led her down restricted area below the train platform where the assault began. The victim is seen minutes later lying bleeding on the station floor, the suspect took off. Very devastating. Very scary. Reporter Erika Benjamin passes through Jefferson Station two times day. She says day or night she takes precautions to be safe. I have a knife in my pock. I have some mace. Yes, i do keep safe. Reporter suss spec described in his mid 20s was last seen wearing a black coat with silver trim. A red and white scarf black knit hat and gray sneakers. Shouldnt have been a reason because theres a lot of people around. Reporter now police are still looking for Surveillance Video to get a better look at that suspect if you recognize him please call Philadelphia Police. Guys . Thank you, chris. Developing right now the evacuation of the us embassy in yemen. Turmoil has gripped the nation for months and just last month the yemen president Prime Minister and cabinet resign. Iranian back rebels have been holding the president captive in his home for days. Us Officials Say americas Counter Terrorism missions will continue throughout that country country. Tonight words written by an american killed by isis have come to light and Kayla Muellers words are powerful indeed. Fox news published a letter the 26yearold wrote to her family while in captivity last november it is filled with emotion were you mueller saying the thought of your pain is a source of my own. Simultaneously the pope of our reunion is the source of my stress. The terrorist kidnapped her in august of 2013. Those who knew her say they will always remember her kindness. Kayla had such such great empathy and its hard to find that in this world. Its really rare. And it was her greatest strength strength. Us Officials Say islam muck militants killed mueller not a recent Jordanian Air strike on terrorist targets. Shes been a stowaway on flights all over the country. Now, she struck again. No ticket but somehow she got through security and on to plane. Tonight, a new twist. Where she was finally caught living in the lap of luxury. Drama video captures a wild police chase. Even strips could not stop these guys. What happened when the armed carjackers ran into oncoming traffic. The dating site that takes quirky to a whole new level. But when does tinder get dangerous . The one thing experts say you should never do when setting up that face to face. And a family desperate for a miracle. A young mom in need of a new kidney. Im supposed to be the provider. Im supposed to be able to help my wife and my children. And i couldnt. Armed robbery at a West Philadelphia diner, yes, indeed caught on tape wolf guys walk into the yum mow diner at 34th 34th 34 north and 52nd street right around 7 30 in the morning january 31. One whipped out begun pointed it at employees demanded money. They got about 110 bucks and took off. You know why were showing you these guys. Police want them off the street. If you can help gust them a call. In new castle county, delaware a woman is dead and her husband is in the hospital after their car crashed. State police say 66yearold joseph keys may have been speeding when he crashed along route 13 in hamburg road. Skyfox was over the scene just after 7 00 this morning. Now police say his wife catherine was a passenger. The crash shut down the road for hours during this mornings rush. State police are still investigateing what exactly happened. A father wants answers in the murder of his son. Shot and killed in the feltonville neighborhood of philadelphia late last month. Police do have five persons of interest and Surveillance Video but so far no arrests noun theyre hoping reward will change that. Fox 29s dave kinchen has the story. Reporter life has changed forever for will roja. I just twist and turn. Im still in dream. Im in a fog. I can believe it. I cant believe that my son is actually dead. Reporter employees say 3484 old Alex Rojas Garcia was shot multiple times in the face and killed in philadelphias feltonville neighborhood late last month. I saw the body at the coroners office. I was in denial. I saw him at the funeral. I was in denial. I lost it when we buried him. Reporter hes hoping a 20,000 reward and this Surveillance Video lead to the killer it shows group of men and women police are calling persons of interest dancing at a lounge social club. Investigators say one of the men shot himself times after an argument about a girl in the Early Morning hours of january 24th. The victim found slumped over has steering wheel. I believe as a society were losing that whole compassion for one another as human beings. Reporter rojas says his so many gifts to share with the world. Alex was brilliant. His professor from temple told me that alex was very engageing in school. He won an award at community college. I mean when do you get to sit at the podium with judge alito justice of the supreme core. Lou spent his life working with the naacp on civil rights issues. Theres a new effort on his hands now getting justice for his son. They gave me another cause to work on. Homicide detectives are getting tips since the Surveillance Video went out and since the reward was posted but they need more information. If you have it give Philadelphia Police a call at 215686 tips. At Police Headquarters dave kinchen fox 29 news. We hear over and over dont leave valuables in your car most definitely not your purse. Well tonight police in new jersey are looking for a man who took advantage of that exact situation at a busy dog park a Woman Told Police she had only been parked for about 15 minutes when it happened at the timber creek dog park in gloucester township sunday afternoon much shes not only missing her purse but other things in her car as well. I think the worst thing was they stole the day for me and my daughter. You know, it was just a really traumatic experience, and we love coming here. This is great town. And enough is enough. It wasnt her intention to leave it but it was in sight and of course, lesson hard lesson to learn we ask people to cover up valuable belongings, not leave it in sight. It can make all difference in the world as to better your car will get broken no or not. Employees say the man who broke into the car used the victims credit card at cameras in deptford. He rang up more than 2,500 in charges at other local stores and gas stations so if you recognize him call gloucester township police. Chicago south Side Little League National Champions be stripped of their title . Well that decision will likely come this week. Officials meeting today to discuss the controversial allegations that the jack Company Robinson west team violateed league rules by adding suburban players to its roster. Guidelines say all players have to be from the geographical area the team represents. All africanamerican team caught National Attention when they beat taney dragons in the battle for the us championships. They lost the World Championship to south korea. The deal to sell Revel Casino Hotel is unraveling. Today the owners filed a cancel angry to self revel to florida developer. Now that sale was supposed to close at midnight but it never happened. The entire deal started to fall apart when a judge would not approve it without considering the legal rights of the businesses still inside the kaseen he no. This is the second time a deal to buy revel has collapsed. Montgomery county Womans College is expanding its admissions policy. Now includeed transgender women. Brain mauer college is going to start accepting applications from transgenders in its next application cycle. The School Board Chair says the College Recognizes conceptions of gender are changing. Guests at the free library of philadelphia got a new taste of africa this evening. The program lets visitors create traditional african dishes. Ingredients like leave faux greens and okra. Unique way for participants tore conduct with their africanamerican ancestors. One familys fight over their beloved pet could cost them big timely even force them out of their home. A Million Dollars lean over dog barking. The lawsuit that last them stunned. New information tonight about the daughter of whitney houston. What her family now says Bobbi Kristina is doing from her hospital bed. Plus, sounds like the plot of a tv movie. Babies switched at birth. This was real life, though for two families. How they finally found the truth. Now with tomorrows traffic heres bob kelly. Good evening, everybody. Work crews out and about tonight into early tomorrow morning along the pennsylvania turnpike. The stretch between Fort Washington and willow grove. Same deal on the 42 freeway.

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