Good afternoon, in the news this noon a former local sportcaster enters a guilty plea in court admitting stealing from charity. President obama admits the u. S. Underestimated the threat from isis militants. Rape charges have been dropped against a former Philadelphia Police officer once considered a hero. A judge dropped the rape charges against richard decoatsworth. The former Philadelphia Police officer was arrested back in may 201 accused of drugging and raping two women and forcing them into prostitution. Earlier this year, decoats worth accepted a plea deal and withdrew the deal. He was hailed as a hero after he was shot in the face during a traffic spot in december 2007. He faces court action relating to an alleged necessaryic an alleged domestic incident involving girl friend. Port richmond family is dealing with the death of an 18 after a fire in the home. Distraught family members were inconsolable after learning an 18yearold loved one was found dead inside. Vernon odem joins
Reach his accountants. They had consultants and i had the right to have my consulta consultants, you cant have them on stand by. We had 135 million set aside to bid that amount in a fair and open proceeding that is not what we had. They called straub a disgruntled losing bidder. Brookfield had no comment, they said they will try to reopen revel as a casino and when that may happen is unclear. Should the purchase fall through they will be on the sidelines, waiting. There are reasons to believe that the closing isnt necessarily going to happen, if it doesnt happen my client remains the backup bidder. A new Jersey Casino Control Commission issued the statement, it welcomes brookfield and will work exditionally on any licensing. Mayor Michael Nutter is standing by the School Reform commissions decision to cancel the philadelphia contract of the philadelphia teachers. They will be asked to contribute to their health coverage, they say that the move will save 54 million in the first year alo
Scenario. The victim was a longtime mechanic who maintained the zoos fleet of golf carts. His identity has not yet been released. Skyforce 10 also over a rescue operation at a Chester County home here. Authorities telling us it appears a man had a medical emergency while he was, woulding on this scaffolding at a job site on tailors mill road in west goshen township. Crews were able to get the man down. Were working to find out his condition. And ac teenager is dead aft a fire ripped through this home in kensington this morning. Skyforce 10 was over the scene on helen street. Fire crews were called there just after 6 00. They found heavy smoke on the first and second floors. After putting out the fire they discovered the body of 18yearold christian rivera. Emotional family members consoled each other as they arrived at the scene. This makes our 24th fire fatality for the year. Last year this time, we had 24, so that means were at the same number. We need everyone to participate and hel
Year. Clouds will keep us a little bit cooler today. Well get some breaks of sunshine, but its not going to be clear like it was over the weekend. 68 degrees by 9 00, warming to 77 at noontime today. Your neighborhoodbyneighborhood forecast when i come back. But first, katy zachry has traffic. Good morning, katy. Hi, bill. A development to tell drivers about in philadelphia. There was some Police Activity on route 1 northbound on the off ramp to broad street. That in the last few minutes has cleared, so it shouldnt delay you, if thats part of your morning commute. Taking a look right now at route 202 right at 76, free and clear of any problems on any of our majors in the area. Very few accidents. Anything that was happening was getting cleared very quickly. And in terms of area bridges, they all look good. There is some construction to tell you about on the ben franklin bridge when i see you in a few minutes. Heres what were following this morning. Captured on camera fleeing the scene.
Forecast from meteorologist Brittney Shipp in the weather center. Temperatures in the 40s right now, britney. 40s, even the 30s throughout our area, so it is a cold start. Make sure you have a jacket as you head out the door. Temperatures staying below average, in the low 60s. So definitely going to feel like the middle of fall. Heres a live look outside. It looks gorgeous. It is going to be nice today. Its just going to be cold. Heres a look at our temperatures. 38 degrees in mount pocono. 44 degrees in allentown. 50 degrees in philadelphia. We warm to 51 in millville today. Temperatures range between 59 and 61 degrees. How long the cooler temperatures will last. Ill tell you in my full forecast. 9 01. New from overnight, Philadelphia Police are investigating a triple shooting in cobbs creek. Three people were wounded outside cousin dannys exotic haven. The victims were taken to the hospital of the university of pennsylvania. All three in critical condition. And Philadelphia Police ar