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Hermann, Missouri 'Christmas Vintage' movie now streaming

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:11:50 GMT

GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. – A Christmas movie filmed in Hermann is now available for streaming on major platforms. The film, titled "Christmas Vintage," is produced by Nicely Entertainment and will be distributed on Amazon, Peacock, Freevee, Tubi, Roku, and Xumo channels. This heartwarming movie was shot during the Christmas season in Hermann last year. Notably, the two lead characters, who are sisters, share the last name "Hermannhof," which cleverly nods to the film's setting. In "Christmas Vintage," the story revolves around the two sisters, Samantha and Emily, working together to create a magical Christmas moment. Samantha returns home to support her lovesick sister, Emily, during the holiday season. The plot takes a turn when Samantha discovers that Emily's romantic aspirations with Tony, a man she deeply cares for, hinge on an unusual condition. Samantha must undertake the challenging task of attracting and dating Parker Williams, the owner of a rival winery. &...

Becky Bliefnick: Illinois killing to be profiled on Dateline NBC

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:11:50 GMT

Quincy, Ill. – The murder of Becky Bliefnick is the subject of an upcoming Dateline episode titled "Ghost Rider." The episode delves into the death of Becky, the trial of her husband, and the ultimate verdict in the case.Scheduled to air on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 9 p.m. Central Time, this Dateline NBC special shines a light on a tale of love gone awry.Becky Bliefnick, a 41-year-old nurse at Blessing Hospital and a mother of three boys, was discovered dead at her home in Quincy, Illinois. When she failed to pick up her children from school, her father came to check on her. He then found Becky's body. She had been shot multiple times. Becky was found in her bathroom in February 2023. In March, her husband, Timothy, found himself facing a first-degree murder charge. Prosecutors say he broke into his estranged wife's home and shot her 14 times. The children were under Timothy's care at the time.Becky and Timothy were married in 2009. They had been living separately for roughly...

North Denver Cares Food Pantry struggling to stay open amid rising costs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:11:50 GMT

When Bryan Decker started the North Denver Cares Food Pantry nearly 20 years ago, it was a big deal to be able to provide groceries to six families a night out of his church’s kitchen.Now Decker, 82, works with hundreds of volunteers to provide free meat, dairy, fruit, vegetables and dry goods to an average of 400 families every week at the pantry’s warehouse at 6900 W. 117th Ave. in Broomfield.Despite being entirely volunteer-run, Decker is struggling to keep the pantry open as costs for rent, fuel, food and repairs continue to rise. In September, one of the pantry’s volunteers launched a crowdfunding campaign to try to keep the pantry afloat.“If I can’t find more funding to keep us open, we would have no alternative but to close the doors,” Decker said.Decker started the food pantry in 2003 with his wife and a group of friends after a discussion about the number of people asking their church, Calvary Evangelical Free Church, for help buying food.“We decided to try it out and see w...

Slain model’s autopsy was highly unusual, LAPD detective says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:11:50 GMT

As Los Angeles police detectives continue to investigate the apparent murder of model Maleesa Mooney, they are grappling with an anomaly from last week’s autopsy report: no clear cause of death.Mooney, 31, had been bound, beaten, gagged and wedged inside a refrigerator inside her downtown L.A. apartment. Her body was discovered on Sept. 12 when police conducted a welfare check.In the autopsy report obtained by KTLA last week, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner listed the cause of death as “homicidal violence,” but could not identify a specific injury that was clearly fatal.David Marcinek, LAPD’s lead detective on the Mooney homicide, told KTLA that he has never investigated a case where the coroner listed “homicidal violence” as the cause of death.Maleesa Mooney, a 31-year-old aspiring model and real estate agent was found dead in her downtown Los Angeles apartment on Sept. 12, 2023. (Jourdin Pauline)Mooney had suffered blunt force trauma to her head, torso and arms with multip...

Lakers, Clippers release 'City Edition' jerseys ahead of new in-season tournament

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:11:50 GMT

The NBA has officially revealed this season's "City Edition" jerseys for all 30 teams, which will make their debuts during the league' inaugural in-season tournament. The jerseys are designed with history in mind, each looking to pay tribute to the unique pasts of each franchise.Both of Los Angeles' teams will debut their new jerseys in the coming days as part of the tipoff of the NBA's newest creation: the in-season tournament.For their City Edition kit, the Los Angeles Lakers will be wearing jerseys with a black base, highlighted by their iconic purple and gold lettering. This design, while modern, also incorporates a throwback element with team's name written in a triangle wordmark, which the team says is reminiscent of their early years on the West Coast in the 1960s.Lakers star LeBron James sports the team's new City Edition jersey, which will make its debut in the new NBA In-Season Tournament on Nov. 14, 2023. (Los Angeles Lakers)The numbers are stylized after the 1999-2017 er...

Police search for suspect who may have robbed multiple banks in SFV

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:11:50 GMT

San Fernando police and the FBI are searching for the person who committed an armed bank robbery Tuesday morning.The robbery happened around 10:15 a.m. at a Chase Bank branch on the 400 block of South Brand Boulevard in San Fernando.Police responded to the scene amid reports that the suspect was armed and still inside the bank, but they then determined he had already fled prior to their arrival.No injuries were reported, and bank officials are currently working to determine exactly how much cash was handed over during the robbery.A Chase Bank in San Fernando was robbed on Oct. 31, 2023 (San Fernando Police Department)The suspect has been described as a man with a medium complexion, standing about 6 feet tall and driving a white four-door sedan, possibly a Ford Fusion.He's believed to also be connected to another bank robbery that was committed in the San Fernando Valley earlier that morning at an undisclosed location.The San Fernando Police Department says it's been in contact with ...

Starbucks unveils 2023 holiday menu

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:11:50 GMT

Starbucks is kicking off the holiday season by releasing its seasonal cups and menu. Beginning Thursday, Starbucks stores will serve hot beverages again in one of the four new cup designs. New and returning seasonal drinks and food items will also be featured.Here is everything Starbucks fans need to know about the 2023 holiday menu. Car plows through front of Starbucks in Calabasas New CupsStarbucks stores across the U.S. will serve its hot beverages in one of the four new cup designs that are “clad in holiday red and Starbucks greens and a mood-boosting magenta, each one accented with sparkles for a bit of magic,” a news release said.  “When we were looking at trends when designing this year’s holiday, we kept seeing bright, bold, uplifting colors,’” Kristy Cameron, creative director at Starbucks, said in a statement. “We found that magenta alongside the holiday reds and greens lifts the traditional holiday colors and makes the red look even brighter.”Each cup has a unique...

1 Killed in Pedestrian Collision on 101 Freeway [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:11:50 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Crash near Vermont AvenueLOS ANGELES, CA (November 2, 2023) – A car accident unfolded on the 101 Freeway Wednesday morning, resulting in the loss of one individual’s life. Around 4:30 a.m., police received a call on the southbound lanes of the freeway, close to the Vermont Avenue exit.As of now, the details surrounding the crash remain unclear. Nonetheless, investigators report that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. First responders later declared the involved pedestrian deceased at the scene. Their identity will be disclosed by Los Angeles Officials once the next of kin has been notified.In response to the incident, officers from the California Highway Patrol promptly closed all lanes, resulting in significant traffic congestion in the area. Motorists were urged to seek alternative routes to avoid the gridlock.Individuals possessing any additional information regarding the pedestrian collision on the 101 Freeway are encouraged to...

One Pronounced Dead following Wrong-Way Accident on Interstate 10 [El Paso, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:11:50 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Fiery Collision near Mile Marker 56EL PASO, TX (November 2, 2023) – Sunday night, one driver sustained fatal injuries in a wrong-way accident on Interstate 10.The accident happened around 11 p.m. on October 22nd, at Interstate 10 near mile marker 56.According to the authorities, someone reported a car going the wrong way on the westbound lanes. Shortly after, it is said that the reported car collided with a tractor-trailer head-on. The car also caught on fire after the crash as a result of the impact.The driver going the wrong way lost his life on the spot while the occupants of the tractor-trailer sustained minor wounds.Consequently, authorities shut down a large portion of the roadway to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties. However, the Interstate has since been reopened.Moreover, investigators are conducting an active investigation into the crash. More information will be released once available.Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies...

Man Dies in Electric Tricycle Accident on Camino Del Norte [Poway, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:11:50 GMT

65-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Electric Tricycle vs SUV Collision near World Trade DrivePOWAY, CA (November 2, 2023) – Monday evening, a tragic incident unfolded on Camino Del Norte as a man lost his life in an electric tricycle accident. First responders arrived to the scene near World Trade Drive on the westbound lanes of Camino Del Norte at approximately 5:00 p.m.According to initial accounts, a 2021 Mercedes-Benz driver collided with the rider of an electric tricycle in the westbound lanes. Emergency medical personnel promptly arrived and transported the 65-year-old male tricycle rider to a nearby hospital, where he passed away.Meanwhile, the 47-year-old female SUV driver remained unharmed. Early investigations suggest that alcohol or drugs are not likely to have played a role in the incident. The investigation into the Camino Del Norte accident is now in the hands of the Sheriff’s Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team.Any individuals who may have witnessed the accid...