Latest news with #Germantown
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Wisconsin Recruiting Heats Up with Commitment from Bah
Wisconsin Recruiting Heats Up with Commitment from Bah originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After a slow start to building its 2026 recruiting class, the Wisconsin football program is starting to heat up. Using momentum during official visits, the Badgers are starting to add players to their class. Advertisement One of those players is defensive lineman Djidjou Bah, out of Germantown, Tennessee. The 6-3, 253-pound defensive lineman is considered a 3-star prospect according to 247Sports. Bah picked the Badgers over a handful of Power 4 teams, including Iowa, Indiana, Michigan State, Northwestern, and more. He announced his commitment to Wisconsin on social media. While Bah is listed as a defensive lineman on the recruiting site, Bah's primary recruiter from the Badgers is linebackers coach Matt Mitchell. It may not mean anything, but it could also be an indicator that the Badgers are looking to use Bah as an edge rusher rather than a defensive lineman. Advertisement The Badgers already have Carmelow Reed in the class, who is also listed as a defensive lineman, but the Badgers are looking to use him as an edge rusher. Reed's commitment to the Badgers, however, may be in question after he took a visit to Ole Miss over the weekend. Bah was scheduled to take his visit before the Reed news broke. But now, Bah's commitment is looking like solid insurance for the Badgers. With the addition of Bah, the Badgers' 2026 class now stands at 10 committed players. Stay tuned, because there are likely to be more commitments in the near future. Related: Badger Commit Flirting with Rebels? Reed's Ole Miss Visit Stay in the loop with all things Wisconsin Badgers football and men's basketball by visiting for more updates. Advertisement Ready to join the community? Follow Athlon Sports on YouTube, Facebook, and X to join in on the conversation. You can also follow Staff Writer Christian Borman at @ChristianBorman on X. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Wisconsin man found dead in driver's seat of vehicle after off-road crash
GERMANTOWN, Wis. (WFRV) – A 34-year-old man in Wisconsin was found dead in the driver's seat of a vehicle on Saturday morning. The Germantown Police Department reported that dispatchers received a call around 7:18 a.m. on Saturday for a vehicle crash with one person in the driver's seat, appearing to be dead. Wisconsin man spraying weeds dies after being pinned under rolled over ATV Officers arrived and found the vehicle off-road near a line of trees and confirmed that the driver, a 34-year-old Cedarburg man, was dead on the scene. The cause has not yet been determined. The incident is still under investigation. No additional details available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
No one hurt after lighting strike sparks house fire in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — No one was hurt after a lightning strike caused a house fire in Montgomery County Friday, according to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. Firefighters responded at 7:50 p.m. to reports of a house fire in the 20500 block of Greenfield Rd. in Germantown. Silver Spring man handed down three life sentences for killing pregnant girlfriend, store clerk There, flames could be seen coming from the roof of the house, caused by a lightning strike, according to firefighters. Firefighters say all occupants were able to escape unharmed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Philadelphia artist Kambel Smith, the "cardboard genius," brings city landmarks to life
Philadelphia artist Kambel Smith is quickly becoming known as the "Cardboard Genius." One step inside Historic Germantown, and it's easy to see why. It's there inside the building on Germantown Avenue where Smith's latest exhibit showcases about a dozen of his sculptures constructed mostly from humble cardboard. His recreations of Philly's Chinatown Friendship Gate, the former Philadelphia Police Roundhouse, the Ben Franklin Bridge and more take visitors' breath away. CBS News Philadelphia "Incredible," one visitor remarks to Kambel during a meet-the-artist event at the exhibit. "My best one, I choose the Sydney Opera House," Kambel says as he scans his exhibit. "It's a cool-looking shape." CBS News Philadelphia first brought you Kambel's story six years ago, when he was initially gaining attention for his incredible work. Kambel is a self-taught artist, but what makes his creations amazing is that he doesn't use any measuring tools. Kambel creates through sight alone. "You can see him running, like, programs in his head almost, on how to put stuff together," said Lonnie Smith, Kambel's father. "It's something to watch, because it kind of leaves you speechless." Lonnie calls it his son's superpower, derived from autism. Kambel was diagnosed as a child. CBS News Philadelphia His new exhibit, called "Cardboard Genius," has drawn praise from artists and architects alike. The details on these cardboard structures are remarkable, with the Ben Franklin Bridge including miniature PATCO Speedline train cars. "The trains amazed them," Lonnie says. "I saw him do the trains, and it took him maybe 20 minutes to do the trains." Beyond the exhibit, Kambel's art is also reaching new heights. His version of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, is 27 feet tall. "People always ask about him being able to go from two-dimensional images to three-dimensional," Cardboard Genius Curator Chris Byrne says. "And that's kind of brilliant." "Sometimes he says he sees buildings in his dreams," Lonnie says. "And I like to hear that, [I say], 'tell me about your dreams.'" Smith's version of the Burj Khalifa Kambel Smith Lonnie says art has opened the lines of communication for Kambel — and not only with his father, but also with those interested in his work. "He communicates with people about his art better than he communicates about anything," Smith said. Lonnie said it's proof: there is a gift to be found inside every person with autism. "All you have to do is pay attention," Smith said. "There are clues. His work is something that you have to see to believe." Cardboard Genius at Historic Germantown is open through the end of June, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Arab News
21-05-2025
- Arab News
Airbnb sued by parents of murdered Saudi student
LONDON: The parents of a Saudi student stabbed to death at an Airbnb property in the US are suing the rental company over allegations it failed to properly screen his killer. Al-Waleed Al-Gheraibi, 25, was killed in Pennsylvania in January 2023 by fellow guest Nicole Marie Rodgers, aged 19 at the time of the crime, reported The Independent. She pleaded guilty in December to third-degree murder, burglary, theft and a weapons charge, and is now serving a prison sentence of 15 to 40 years at SCI Muncy in Pennsylvania. Al-Gheraibi, describe as a 'sweet and lovely young man' was studying computer science at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia and was renting a room in the city's Germantown neighborhood for six months. The room was part of a five-bed investment property operated by Gardith Edouard, a Cornell graduate. At the time she lived down the street and looked after the building for its tenants, many of whom were students. Edouard screened Al-Gheraibi thoroughly before accepting his tenancy agreement. Vetting involved a phone interview, background check, educational status report, passport copies and emergency contact details. Al-Gheraibi was a 'model tenant' who 'paid his rent on time and was pleasant to be around,' the suit filed by the deceased's parents, Abdullah and Eiman, said. In December 2022, Al-Gheraibi told Edouard he was extending his stay after requiring an additional course to graduate from college. He was said to be disappointed, the lawsuit said, because he had been excited to return to his family and fiancee in Saudi Arabia. During that period, Rodgers, a resident of Georgia, applied for a short-term booking at Edouard's home through Airbnb. The 19-year-old's profile on the platform was marked 'identity verified.' Edouard, however, was reluctant to rent a room to someone of Rodgers' age after a previous tenant aged 18 had caused extensive damage to the property. In response to Rodgers' booking request, the Airbnb host contacted the platform and said she did not want to rent to anyone younger than 21, the suit said. But Airbnb told Edouard she could be flagged for discrimination and removed from the platform if she refused tenants based on their age. As a result, the host agreed to rent a room to Rodgers from Jan. 5-23 in 2023. On the final day of her stay, Rodgers encountered Al-Gheraibi in the building's hallway and 'induced him to enter her room.' Subsequent news reports have suggested Rodgers requested the Saudi student's help to move heavy furniture. After Al-Gheraibi entered the room, Rodgers stabbed him 'multiple times,' piercing his neck and puncturing his lungs, the lawsuit said. 'He was stabbed multiple times in the neck and lungs, was dragged into a shower, and was left to die alone,' it added. Edouard was alerted after another tenant complained of strange noises in the property. She described the scene upon entering the room as 'the most horrific sight' and said the walls were covered in blood. 'My whole body just shook,' Edouard told The Independent. 'I tried to resuscitate him, but by the time 911 got there, I knew he was dead … I'm still not well, it's just been horrible.' Rodgers had tried to use bleach to cover up the killing, causing an 'overpowering' smell, Edouard said. Al-Gheraibi was pronounced dead at the scene. Rodgers fled the property and logged back into Airbnb to change her name to 'Nicole Jenkins.' The motive for the killing remains 'unclear,' said the attorney representing Al-Gheraibi's parents. Philadelphia police arrested Rodgers a week later. The lawsuit filed by Al-Gheraibi's parents said the Saudi student suffered an 'obviously painful and terrifying' death. It accused Airbnb of negligence 'in numerous ways, including not limiting the ability of persons under age 21 from renting a property through Airbnb' and 'not conducting sufficient screening of potential guests to make it safer for other people staying in an Airbnb property to be free from violent crimes committed by Airbnb renters.' The platform was aware that 'younger renters such as Rodgers have less self-control and are more prone to commit criminal and other destructive acts, including physical harm to other persons who are staying or residing in Airbnb properties,' the suit said. Attorney for the Al-Gheraibi family, Steven Harvey, described the grief of parents Abdullah and Eiman as 'extreme' and said they hoped their son's death would cause Airbnb to change its business practices. Harvey said: 'His parents do want justice, though what does justice mean? What does justice look like? Nothing is going to bring their son back. 'They would like to see Airbnb take some responsibility for its policy that led to this horrific situation.'
