Frankfort Red Cross volunteer Paul Bamman leaves for Hawaii to help devastated victims
"I am going out in what is the first wave of volunteers to hit Maui and to help people, so we don't have the infrastructure going there yet."
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Sara Machi is a multi-skilled journalist (MSJ) at CBS News Chicago.
She started at CBS News Chicago in December, 2022 from KSDK in St Louis where she had been an MSJ since 2019.
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Prior to St. Louis, Sara was weekend anchor and MSJ at WDBJ in Roanoke, Va., and had similar roles at KTBA in Shreveport, La. and at WOAY in West Virginia.
Sara earned a degree in journalism at the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
An Emmy-nominated journalist, over the years Sara has reported live from presidential inaugurations, immersed herself in local court and crime reporting, and prompted new legislation to keep kids safe.
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"I am going out in what is the first wave of volunteers to hit Maui and to help people, so we don't have the infrastructure going there yet."
In simple terms, they want protection for their coworkers and the apprehension and prosecution of anyone who targets them.
Police said officers were conducting a narcotics investigation when the suspect fled and fired at officers.
The people were rolling with it, making some small changes but not letting the weather get in the way of a good time.
The potential for severe weather and evacuations are top-of-mind for organizers and the city.
"If you fall up, you should just get back up, and that no matter how you try, even if you don't make it, you can still keep on trying."
The victim was a 53-year-old man who was the father of three children.
One of the letter carriers was shot. The two robberies took place just 15 minutes and a few miles apart.
One of the offenders fired a gun and struck the 52-year-old victim in the leg, Chicago police said.
The "Save Streetball" tournament and clinic starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Foster Park, 1440 W. 84th St.
It's a lesson in sustainability and adaptability since a power outage after storms earlier this month wiped out a significant portion of their crop.
"You have a lot of careers in the field of aviation, and you need the exposure to them."
CBS 2's Sara Machi was there as they made their first stops and spoke to homeowners still waiting for answers.
It's a busy weekend in Chicago with an iconic boat race, a huge music festival, and "Queen B."
Three to five young men wearing ski masks jump out of a black SUV and displayed a weapon before demanding the victims' belongings.