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'Life is too short' - A plea to halt the violence after overnight shootings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis community leaders are calling for the violence to end after a Sumner High School student was shot and killed and two other juveniles were injured in separate shootings overnight.No one is in custody for the shootings. Homicide detectives have more questions than answers and are urging anyone with information about the murder to come forward.St. Louis police received a call for a shooting just after 9:45 p.m. in the 5800 block of Minerva, located in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood. Officers arrived at the scene and found the victim, Antonio Thompson, shot outside. Thompson was pronounced dead at the scene. He was 16.Representatives for the St. Louis Public School District say they’re deeply saddened by Thompson’s death, and their hearts go out to his friends, family, and classmates. The district will have counselors and other mental health professionals at Sumner High School to help in any way they can.Resident Clara Homes is calling for an end to the violence...

Woman found shot to death inside Central West End apartment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A woman was found shot to death Thursday morning inside an apartment in the Central West End.According to a spokesperson for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, homicide detectives received word of a body at an apartment in the 4300 block of Maryland Avenue.Detectives made their way into the apartment and found the victim, a 41-year-old woman, dead with a gunshot wound to her head.Anyone with information on the investigation is asked to contact the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. If you wish to remain anonymous or are interested in a cash reward, call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

Lake St. Louis police investigating death of 72-year-old

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:53 GMT

LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Police in Lake St. Louis are investigating after finding a 72-year-old man.According to Lake St. Louis Police Chief Christopher DiGiuseppi, the department received a 911 call just before 1:30 p.m. Thursday about an emergency in the 100 block of Rue Grand Drive where someone may have been severely injured.Officers arrived at the residence and found the man dead.DiGiuseppi said the circumstances of the man's death are under investigation.

Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy a full participant in Thursday’s practice, signaling his likely return

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:53 GMT

Though the caveat still applies — barring setback — Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy appears poised to make his season debut Sunday against Washington.Jeudy, the fourth-year wide receiver, was a full participant in Denver’s Thursday practice, the first time he’s hit that benchmark since injuring his right hamstring Aug. 24.Jeudy said last week he felt good and head coach Sean Payton on Wednesday acknowledged that the Broncos considered letting him play against Las Vegas up through a pregame workout.In the end, they gave him another week. And it appears his return is at hand.Jeudy, of course, led Denver with 972 receiving yards in 2022 and finished with a flourish, racking up 523 yards over the Broncos’ final six games.In Denver’s season-opening loss to the Raiders, no wide receiver had more than Courtland Sutton’s four catches and 32 yards.“Any time you get a player like that and he can be out there, he’s a proven player in the league and he’s an explosive playmaker,” Broncos wide ...

Colorado weather: Flooding, mudslides follow heavy rain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:53 GMT

4:30 p.m.: The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for northeastern Denver metro area, including Thornton, Commerce City, eastern Northglenn, Brighton, northwestern Denver International Airport, Barr Lake, Todd Creek and Henderson.Impacts could include minor flooding in low-lying areas and areas with poor drainage. The advisory is in effect until 7:30 p.m. Thornton, Brighton and the airport could also see strong winds and half-inch hail until 5:15 p.m.A special weather statement has been issued for Thornton CO, Denver Intl Airport CO and Brighton CO until 5:15 PM MDT #COwx pic.twitter.com/A25ZM51gVT— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) September 14, 20234:19 p.m.: Colo. 125 in Grand County is closed in both directions because of a mudslide, according to the Grand County Sheriff’s Office. There is no estimated time of reopening.Happening Now: We are receiving reports of a mudslide on Hwy 125 near Mile Post 13. @ColoradoDOT has closed Hwy 125 in both directions. At thi...

Rockies series opener against Giants postponed due to inclement weather

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:53 GMT

The Rockies’ series opener against the Giants on Thursday at Coors Field is postponed due to inclement weather.Related ArticlesColorado Rockies | Rockies beat Cubs with four homers, 7-3, snap six-series losing streak Colorado Rockies | Rockies’ Kris Bryant hits winning home run against Cubs in second game back from injury Colorado Rockies | Rockies blow ninth-inning lead in series opener to Cubs as home plate umpire leaves game Colorado Rockies | Rockies’ Kris Bryant activated from IL, Cole Tucker designated for assignment; German Marquez talks new contract Colorado Rockies | Todd Helton teams up with organization to eliminate $10 million in medical bills for Colorado residents Colorado, fresh off a series win over the Cubs, was scheduled to take on San Francisco at 6:40 p.m., but there is a high chance of rain in Denver shortly before that and throughout the evening.Thursday’s game will now ...

Southbound Interstate 25 in Fort Collins closed starting Friday night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:53 GMT

A four-mile stretch of southbound Interstate 25 through Fort Collins will be closed to traffic starting 7 p.m. Friday for construction on the north I-25 express lane project.The full closure of southbound I-25 from Mulberry Street to Harmony Road will last 16 hours, from 7 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.Related ArticlesTransportation | Denver weather: Showers and thunderstorms likely Thursday with possible minor flooding Transportation | Denver moves to permanently close some streets to traffic Transportation | Colorado trucking company in I-25 crash that killed 5 family members tried to buy insurance hours after wreck Transportation | Denver weather: Near-record heat with air quality alert, elevated fire risks Transportation | Drivers crossing Colorado express lanes’ double white lines face $75 fines as surveillance increases Construction cr...

1 injured as crews battle fire at Marina del Rey apartment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:53 GMT

One person was taken to a hospital as crews battled an apartment fire in Marina del Rey Thursday afternoon.The blaze was reported around 2:50 p.m. at 4600 Via Marina and was soon upgraded to a 3rd-alarm, fire officials said. Heavy smoke and fire was seen on the roof as firefighters worked to quell the flames, aerial video from Sky5 showed.The Los Angeles Fire Department also responded to the scene and more than 100 firefighters are battling the blaze. Check back for updates on this developing story.

20 sheltered dogs from Riverside County transported to Wisconsin for better chance of adoption

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:53 GMT

Twenty sheltered dogs from the Coachella Valley Animal Campus in Riverside County were transported to Dane County Humane Society in Wisconsin for a better chance of adoption.Officials for the shelter announced Thursday that concerns about overcrowding and the impact Tropical Storm Hilary left on the shelter led to the decision to relocate the dogs, which were mostly German Shepards and Siberian Huskies. 14 dogs rescued from unattended vehicle in Tustin “When it comes to pet adoptions, every day is critical for ensuring that the pets in our care will have a positive outcome,” Erin Gettis, director of Riverside County Department of Animal Services, said in a statement.With our Coachella Valley campus closed, our top concern was that the animals, especially our large dogs, could languish in the shelter without a chance for a new and loving home.”Various organizations, including the Bianca Rae Foundation, The Grand Paw, Humane Society of the Desert, Loving All Animals, and Wings of Re...

'Useless at 42': Did Microsoft use AI to generate an athlete's obituary?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:53 GMT

The basketball community is mourning the death of Brandon Hunter, a forward for the Ohio Bobcats who played briefly in the NBA with the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics before having a long, productive career overseas.Hunter, 42, was a legendary figure for the Ohio University basketball program where he starred for four years, averaging 16.9 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 119 games.While not a household name by an stretch, an article posted on MSN.com appeared to be drafted by either someone wholly unfamiliar with his career, or not a "someone" at all.Microsoft, which owns the online publication, is facing criticism and allegations that it used artificial intelligence to write Hunter's obituary, and the results were, to put it lightly, bad.The headline of the since-removed article reads: Brandon Hunter useless at 42.It gets worse.The article, which Futurism.com fairly describes as "garbled," was filled with both typos, poor grammar and described Hunter as having "performed ...