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Board of Aldermen pass bill that would ban openly carrying guns without a permit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Board of Aldermen pass two bills that address significant issues in the city in the Board’s last meeting before the summer break. The Board passed Board Bills 29 and 82 by wide margins Thursday morning.Board Bill 29 passed unanimously 14-0 while Board Bill 82 passed 11-2. Alderwoman Cara Spencer sponsored Board Bill 29. It bans people from openly carrying or displaying guns in the city without having a concealed-carry permit. Thieves target car washes, business owners band together to fight back The legislation came after multiple recent situations where young people were captured on video openly carrying firearms downtown during events like parties. Supporters say the bill will help get guns off the streets and will also disarm minors because most people have to be 19 years old to get a concealed carry permit in Missouri.'Stop and frisk' concerns about Board Bill 29 were raised by some including Alderman Rasheen Aldridge. That led Aldridge to craft Board...

Woman files lawsuit in St. Louis County sex tape scandal, four accused

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A woman has filed a lawsuit against four people over a former St. Louis County official's sex tape, seeking at least $25,000 in damages. The woman filing the lawsuit claims she was in a video recorded by Calvin Harris, the former chief of staff to the St. Louis County Executive, and never gave consent to recording or disseminating it. Harris abruptly resigned in June 2022, around the time the sex tape began circulating, per the lawsuit. The lawsuit contends the woman suffered "medically diagnosable and medically significant emotional distress," in addition to repeated humiliation and embarrassment. It also offers insight on a timeline and alleged motivations behind the video making rounds. Thieves target car washes, business owners band together to fight back Last week, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced charges against Rodney Leger of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in connection with the scandal. A county grand jury indicted Leger on thre...

Crown Candy's sandwiches named among 'most legendary' in US

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Crown Candy Kitchen, a popular St. Louis lunch spot, has earned new praise from food aficionados for its classic sandwiches. Yahoo recently repurposed a report from food specialists at Delish.com, titled "Where to find the most legendary sandwiches in the United States." The article highlights eight highly-acclaimed sandwich stops around the nation, including Crown Candy. Missouri & Illinois players win $1M in record Powerball jackpot According to the report, the BLT, the Reuben, and turkey and bacon melt are among the top choices and considered "some of [St. Louis] city's best sandwiches to this day." Crown Candy was founded in 1913 and is St. Louis' oldest-running soda fountain. A trip to the eatery is hard to complete without a handmade malt, shake or chocolate candy. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Denver District Attorney Beth McCann will not seek re-election in 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:14 GMT

Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced Thursday she will not seek re-election in 2024 to a third term.“It has been the honor and privilege of my life to head up the Denver District Attorney’s Office and the amazing team of committed dedicated employees for the past several years,” McCann stated in a news release. “This was the most difficult decision I have made about my career and future, and it came with a great deal of thought, weighing of options and consideration for the future of the Denver District Attorney’s Office.”When McCann, a Democrat, was sworn into office Jan. 10, 2017, she became the first female district attorney in Denver’s history.Before being elected as district attorney, McCann served for four terms as a House representative for District 8 in the state legislature, worked in law for various firms, was Denver’s first female manager of safety, co-founded the Colorado Women’s Bar Association and more.“A consideratio...

Awash in pink, everyone wants a piece of the “Barbie” movie marketing mania

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:14 GMT

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, AP Retail WriterNEW YORK — Pink sauce on that Burger King burger? What about “Barbie-fying” your pet with sweaters and beds with Barbie motifs? If that’s too low-brow, perhaps you’d be interested in hot pink Barbie monogrammed knit leggings by luxury designer Balmain instead, selling at Neiman Marcus for a cool $2,150.Welcome to the wonderful and weird world of “Barbie” movie marketing.Ahead of Friday’s U.S. release of the “Barbie” movie, parent company Mattel has created a product marketing blitz with more than 100 brands plastering pink everywhere.There are pink benches at bus stops and pink clothing displayed in store windows. Microsoft’s XBox has come up with a Barbie console series and HGTV is hosting a four-part Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge.And then there are all the unofficial collaborators trying to grab a piece of the Barbie craze. Restaurants across the country are offering special...

Gabby Giffords: 11 years after the Aurora theater shooting, Colorado finally responds to one grieving family

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:14 GMT

Since I was shot in 2011, I’ve dedicated my life to the fight to end gun violence. It’s a difficult road — one full of tragedy, heartbreak, and setbacks. But there are also victories that are equally important to recognize, reflect on, and learn from.The state of Colorado has been home to far too many mass shootings: Columbine in 1999, the Aurora theater shooting in 2012, the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting in 2019, the Boulder King Soopers shooting in 2021, and the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs in 2022 all come to mind. But the toll of gun violence stretches far beyond mass shootings, encompassing community violence, firearm suicide, domestic violence, and unintentional shootings.Perhaps in part because Coloradans understand the pain of gun violence firsthand, the state has become a leader in gun safety legislation. In 2013, Colorado passed a universal background check law, closing dangerous loopholes that allow individuals to obtain guns through private sales and ...

Teen killed, toddler wounded in shooting at Granada Hills rec center; suspect remains at large 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:14 GMT

Authorities are searching for a suspect after a man was killed and a child was injured in a Granada Hills shooting late Wednesday.According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to the Granada Hills Recreation Center on Chatsworth Street around 11:10 p.m. on reports of a shooting. Upon arriving on the scene, police discovered one victim, only identified as a male teen, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim was identified as a 2-year-old toddler who was playing on the playground with his mother when he was struck by a stray bullet, police said. He was transported to a nearby hospital and was listed in stable condition.  Search underway for man linked to multiple assaults in Los Angeles area It is unknown whether the teenager and the toddler are related. The child's mother was not injured.The shooting is believed to be gang-related, and no suspect description has been released. Police say that at lea...

Thieves arrested after stealing lottery scratch off games from O.C. liquor store, driving into dead end, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:14 GMT

A pair of suspects were arrested after stealing lottery tickets from a liquor store in Orange County and leading authorities on a very brief chase, officials said.According to the Seal Beach Police Department, the two suspects, identified only as Zoryon and Marcus of Long Beach, used a crowbar to smash the glass window of West Beach Liquor located in the 400 block of Pacific Coast Highway around 3 a.m. on Tuesday. A patrol car in the area heard the store’s alarm sounding and upon arriving on the scene, located the two suspects fleeing the scene in a black Nissan Altima. After a short chase, the suspects were arrested in the 100 block of Coastline Drive – about a block away – when they drove up a dead-end street. Police recovered the stolen unused scratchers, the crowbar used to break into the store and a “few other items of evidence” in the suspects’ vehicle.  Downtown Los Angeles store owner sold $1B Powerball ticket Police recovered the stolen unused scratchers, t...

Interactive map shows which Southern California cities could be underwater in 2050

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:14 GMT

Residents of the northeastern U.S. saw firsthand this summer the devastation flooding can cause in a community. Unfortunately, scientists predict flooding will only become more common as the years go on. A map created by Climate Central, an organization of scientists and journalists focused on studying the impacts of climate change, shows what the future may hold for coastal communities as sea level rises.In the first map (below), we set the projections to include sea level rise and typical annual flooding (weather that can be expected every year). We set the map to include what would happen with "unchecked pollution" between now and 2050. That setting most closely matches the current path we're on, Climate Central said. Earth gets hotter, deadlier despite decades of global climate talks For luck, we set the bar to "medium," which reflects the middle range of possibilities predicted by scientists. Explore the interactive map below to zoom in on impacts around the country. You can...

Woman Injured after Two-Car Crash on Alki Avenue [Seattle, WA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:14 GMT

Vehicle Traffic Accidebt Elliott Bay Left 1 HurtSEATTLE, WA (July 20, 2023) – Sunday evening, a woman sustained injuries following a two-car crash on Alki Avenue Southwest.The incident occurred just before 6:00 p.m., July 16th, involving two vehicles driven by a man and the other, by a woman.According to reports, the man and the woman were driving near the 1300 block of Alki Avenue when their cars collided. The impact of the collision pushed the woman’s car into Elliott Bay, she ended up in Puget Sound. The man’s car continued on and slammed into a building.Following the crash, good samaritans helped pull the woman and her vehicle out of the water before first responders arrived.When paramedics arrived, they transported both drivers to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries.Simply by driving defensively and following the conditions of the road, you can prevent a reckless driving accident. Do not engage in any non-driving activity that creates a potential ...