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Semi driver hurt in collision with train in Warren County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:20:52 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, Mo. - A semi driver was hurt in a collision involving a train Friday afternoon in Warren County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash happened around 12:30 p.m. Friday on Veterans Memorial Parkway, just east of Archer Road. Expired tag or derelict? Police called as city tows truck from private driveway Investigators say the semi driver, a 54-year-old man, failed to yield to an oncoming train at a crossing before his car was struck. MSHP says there was not signal at the specific crossing where the collision happened, just some railroad crossing signs that were displayed. MSHP Troop C, which covers most of the St. Louis region, is investigating the collision.

Busy weekend for holiday travel at Lambert

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:20:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It’s a busy holiday weekend for travelers heading to their destinations to celebrate the 4th of July, and St. Louis Lambert International Airport is getting ready and making sure travelers have a smooth travel experience.A TSA spokesperson said the biggest volume of people came through Friday morning, but they expect it to stay busy throughout the day and the holiday weekend.Airport officials said Friday is the busiest travel day this holiday weekend.“We’re coming out to see the grandparents, and to see Cardinals game, and to celebrate the 4th of July,” said Patrick O’Neil.He said it’s been an easygoing experience for him and his family.“I have to say everything was pretty smooth. I know that’s probably not the popular thing out there because a lot of people are having problems, but we had a pretty good trip," O'Neil said. "Minus some screaming on the plane from my little ones. What can you do?” This St. Louis suburb named among Money.com’s ’50 best places’ to live Lam...

Colorado fourteener visitation plunges after record high in 2020

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:20:52 GMT

Visits to Colorado fourteeners declined 8% in 2022 and have plunged 33% over the past two years, according to an annual report released Friday by the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative.Deriving estimates from numbers recorded at automatic electronic counters, peak-specific visits to a fourteener website and projections from a mathematical model it has used since 2015, the fourteeners initiative estimates that 279,000 people hiked Colorado fourteeners in 2022. That was far below the record 415,000 set in the pandemic year of 2020, and it was the second-fewest CFI has tracked since the inception of the annual reports.CFI executive director Lloyd Athearn could only speculate on reasons for the decline.“Maybe people are thinking this is becoming too much of a hassle,” Athearn said, pointing to parking restrictions and peak closures that have come about due to liability concerns.“That would be one bucket to look towards. Another might be demographic issues — the bulg...

Free and discounted things to do in Denver this month

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:20:52 GMT

RTD fares free in July and AugustAll aboard! RTD is making July and August “fare for all,” whether you’re a regular passenger or occasional rider on public transit. During those su mmer months, RTD is offering free fares across its entire system for all passengers, as part of the Zero Fare of Better Air initiative to help reduce ozone levels. The freebie is the perfect opportunity to hop on a bus or light rail and explore the city this summer without worrying about gas or parking. rtd-denver.com/zerofareHelen H. Richardson, Denver PostThe Colorado Lottery is offering a deal for music lovers this month. (Denver Post file)Colorado Lottery concert ticketJust like love, getting a discounted concert ticket can be a battlefield. However, the Colorado Lottery is offering the ultimate deal for music fans: a free concert ticket. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo are playing the Colorado State Fair on Sept. 3 and fans can rock out with the legendary duo for free. Through Sept. 3, purchase a qualif...

Joseph Pedott, 91, Dies; Made Chia Pets an ‘as Seen on TV’ Sensation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:20:52 GMT

Joseph Pedott, whose decades of commercials for the zany plantlike figurines known as Chia Pets launched them into the pantheon of American consumer culture, died on June 22 in San Francisco. He was 91.The cause was cardiac arrest, said Sherry Ettleson, a family friend.The origins of the Chia Pet’s popularity can be traced to March 1977, when Pedott (pronounced PEE-dot), an independent advertising executive, wandered around a Chicago home and housewares trade expo looking for new clients. He asked the head of sales at the Thrifty drugstore chain about his bestselling product.“He said, ‘There’s this stupid item called the Chia Pet. I don’t know why anybody buys it,’” Pedott later recalled.The sales executive faxed Pedott a picture of the stupid item in question. It was a terra cotta figurine manufactured in Oaxaca, Mexico, sold along with a chia seed spread. When watered for a week or two, the seeds sprouted hairlike grass.However odd the Chi...

Man sold fentanyl at Yucaipa's Bar and Grill, Sheriff's Department says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:20:52 GMT

A Yucaipa man is facing drug and gun charges after an anonymous tipster alerted them to fentanyl sales at a local bar and restaurant. Lawrence Braggs, 44, was at the Bar and Grill Company in the 34500 block of Yucaipa Boulevard at about 12:30 a.m. when deputies investigating the tip spotted him retrieving fentanyl from his Nissan Rogue in the parking lot, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said in a news release. The SUV's registration was expired, allowing deputies to pull Braggs over and discover he had a suspended license and active warrants for his arrest, deputies said. "A search of his person and vehicle yielded two bags of fentanyl, packaging, and a large amount of U.S. currency," the release added.A search of Braggs' home yielded even more contraband, including a pistol, a shotgun, ammunition, more fentanyl, psilocybin mushrooms, cash, packaging and scales, authorities said.He faces charges of illegal sale and transportation of narcotics and possession of narcoti...

‘Prolific’ mail thief arrested in Irvine, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:20:52 GMT

A man described as a “prolific” mail thief was arrested in Irvine this week, police said Friday.Tanoah Daniel Marsh, 33, of Anaheim, was arrested and booked Wednesday after a search warrant was issued and authorities found thousands of pieces of stolen mail. Police say Marsh allegedly had an elaborate locksmith set up, which he used to create keys for himself and others to access mailbox and buildings.Investigators are working with U.S. Postal Service inspectors to identify victims in this case.Police provided images of some of the evidence seized, including keys, tools and mail.No further details about the alleged crimes was released.

Heat wave, fireworks to deliver double shot of air pollution in L.A. area

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:20:52 GMT

Southern California’s first heat wave of the season is going to lead to increased air pollution over the holiday weekend, and fireworks will also contribute, experts say.A high-pressure system over the Southland will push temperatures into the upper 90s and triple digits in the inland valleys and deserts Friday through Monday, according to the National Weather Service.Scott Epstein, program supervisor with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, says the hot weather is the first of two factors colliding to produce poor air quality.Century City is seen through the smog from a camera in downtown Los Angeles on June 30, 2023. (KTLA)“With heat in the summer, we get a lot of smog pollution,” Epstein told KTLA Friday. “You get a lot more evaporation of emissions, and the reactions in the atmosphere that form ozone happen faster when temperatures are higher.”Epstein is expecting air pollution to reach unhealthy levels over the next several days, particularly in the afternoons. ...

Motorcyclist Pronounced Dead Following Car Crash on Decatur Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:20:52 GMT

Motorcycle Accident on Tropicana Avenue Left One FatalityLAS VEGAS, NV (June 30, 2023) – On Monday morning, a motorcyclist died in a car crash on Decatur Boulevard.The accident happened around 7:53 a.m., near the intersection of Decatur Boulevard and Reno Avenue, close to Tropicana Avenue.According to the reporters, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department stated that the collision involved a vehicle and a motorcycle.The motorcyclist was taken to University Medical Center, where they were confirmed dead.The driver of the Dodge involved in the collision remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment, according to police.Moreover, a large portion of the roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.No other information is currently available about the motorcycle crash on Decatur Boulevard. Although, an active investigation is underway.The Sweet James team sends their warm and sincerest sympathies out to the friends and family of the victi...

2 Dead after Head-On Collision on Lasselle Street [Moreno Valley, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:20:52 GMT

Two Drivers Fatally Struck in Head-On Accident near Cll AguaMORENO VALLEY, CA (June 30, 2023) – Early Monday morning, two drivers were killed in a head-on collision on Lasselle Street.The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m., near Cll Agua on June 19th. Dispatchers responded to the scene shortly after.Officers say the driver of a 2001 Toyota Celica was heading south on Lasselle at a high rate of speed and lost control.As a result, the Toyota struck the center median before veering into oncoming lanes and striking a 2008 Nissan Maxima head-on.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced both drivers dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their identities.Emergency crews blocked off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup operations. Following preliminary duties, it was unknown if alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision.The team at Sweet James offers their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased victi...