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Dedication of first Safe Haven Baby Box in Missouri

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

MEHLVILLE, Mo. – Our region received its first infant rescue box with a dedication ceremony at the Mehlville Fire Protection District.Legislation allowing for Safe Haven Baby Boxes was passed in 2021. On Tuesday morning, the box was finally installed.This would be Safe Haven Baby Box no. 157, but it is the first in Missouri. Inside are a climate-controlled bassinet and blankets.The baby box allows a parent in crisis to put a newborn into the safe incubator in the event they’re unable to care for the child.“Thank you for allowing women in this community to have this resource, and we’re so proud to be a part of the family here that you guys have so graciously welcomed us in," said Monica Kelsey, founder of Save Haven Baby Box. 5-year-old girl shot and killed in Belleville, Illinois State Representative Jim Murphy (District 94) was the law's sponsor.“Nothing will happen to that baby that isn’t good. And then [the parent] can walk away. There’s no cameras out here. But that gives them...

Wildwood residents complain about glut of trash cans

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

WILDWOOD, Mo. – Trash woes have now hit one of St. Louis's top suburbs. It's not an issue of too much garbage in Wildwood; it's too many garbage cans stacking up in people’s driveways, yards, or garages, along with skyrocketing garbage fees.New garbage service means new cans have been issued before the old ones have been taken away. There’s the sheer number of cans, plus the size of the new containers: a 96-gallon can for trash and a 64-gallon can for recycling.People are putting four, five, or even six barrels out in their driveways after the city arranged new trash service. The former provider, Waste Connections, pulled out with the expiration of its contract.“I think at one time there were probably at least over 100 trash cans in the subdivision waiting for the old provider to come pick them up,” resident Steve Ash said. “So, it’s been a dilemma.”The old bins have signs on them with messages like, “Take cans, please.” The old containers won’t work with the new provider’s trucks. ...

What is a beige flag? The TikTok trend explained

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Beige Flag is a term trending on TikTok that offers a fresh perspective on how we share information about people. For instance, it is not a red flag, just an interesting or neutral fact that you can share about someone.Later.com reports that there are over 200,000 beige flag posts on TikTok."My boyfriend's beige flag is that he sets timers instead of alarms. It's midnight and he needs to wake up at 6? He'll set a six-hour timer," writes Cat.Elizabeth."My fiance's beige flag is that she is never at 100% health. Shje's either got a slight headache, is kind of tired, has a little tickle in her throat, feels a bit nauseous or has random pain somewhere on her body for no apparent reason," writes The Life of Anna and Michael.It is somewhere between positive and negative. The beige flag often relays the simple yet intriguing details that make us uniquely human. It's a symbol of embracing the random, the quirks, and the idiosyncrasies that color our lives, reminding us that not...

Severe storms in northeast Colorado could bring tornadoes, softball-sized hail, NWS warns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

3:29 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Logan County until 3:45 p.m. Tuesday.Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Logan County, CO until 3:45 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/OiWgDufQP9— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) August 8, 20233:20 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm watch is issued for parts of northeastern Colorado, southeastern Wyoming, southwestern Nebraska and northeastern Kansas, according to the National Weather Service.The watch is active until 10 p.m., and forecasters expect scattered hail as large as softball-sized, winds up to 75 mph and possible tornadoes.A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming until 10 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/UyxGPSDFdA— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) August 8, 20233:20 p.m.: According to the National Weather Service, the highest threat for severe storms is in northeastern Colorado, ranging from Fort Morgan to Limon. Forecasters expect baseball-sized hail and say there’s a risk of s...

Broncos QB Russell Wilson happy with two-minute offense so far in training camp: “We’ve done a really great job”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

The Broncos defense dominated the early portion of training camp, but Russell Wilson and the offense have provided a run of highlights in recent days.Wilson hit Jerry Jeudy for a 47-yard touchdown in a down-six, two-minute drill to end practice Saturday, threaded a touchdown pass to Courtland Sutton during a sharp red zone drill Monday and engineered a 73-yard touchdown drive in another down-six, two-minute situation Tuesday.Given Wilson’s career-worst 2022 season and his seven-year, $245 million contract, his play day-to-day in practice gets analyzed and dissected and picked apart whether it’s good or bad, exciting or boring, routine or extraordinary.On Tuesday, he outlined why he thinks the two-minute work in particular is good for him and good for a Broncos offense that’s trying to learn new a new system under coach Sean Payton“We’ve done a really great job in the two-minute situations for the most part and really executing when we need to,” Wilson said. “Coach Payton does a grea...

LoHi restaurant closes after almost three years on Tejon Street

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

The Fifth String is playing its final tune in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood on Aug. 12. But you haven’t seen the last of the restaurant yet, according to owner Amos Watts.The former chef at acclaimed Denver restaurants Corrida, Acorn and Old Major said the space, at 3316 Tejon St., is too big for his neighborhood eatery, which is known for its fusion fare and a never-ending wine list. “The kitchen is like the size of a hotel kitchen, so we’re looking for something a little more intimate where we can do more refined food,” he added.He originally had another location lined up to move into, but plans fell through. So now, he’s back to square one and on the hunt for a smaller space. “We absolutely plan to reopen, but the problem is we have 36 employees with nowhere to go right now, so we’re frantically looking,” Watts said.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | New vegan bakery opening next to Cap Hill’s City O’ City ...

Garden Grove officer dies in Anaheim crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

An officer with the Garden Grove Police Department died in an off-duty traffic collision on Monday.Cpl. Han Cho, a 28-year veteran of the department, was on his way home from work when he crashed at Euclid Street and Glenoaks Avenue in Anaheim around 3 p.m., the department said in a news release.He was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries."Please keep the Cho family in your thoughts and prayers," the release added.

'Senseless violence': 7 men charged in string of fatal shootings in L.A. County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

Seven men have been charged in connection with a string of fatal shootings that occurred in Los Angeles, Compton and Inglewood in late 2021 and early 2022, officials announced Tuesday. The charges stemmed from a 37-count grand jury indictment that was unsealed on Monday and involved four separate incidents in which seven victims lost their lives to "senseless violence," according to the L.A. County District Attorney's Office. Authorities called the investigations into the shootings “complex,” and the men were described as gang members. Seven men charged in a string of shootings in Los Angeles County are seen in images released by the DA's Office on Aug. 8, 2023. (KTLA) The first in the series of shootings occurred at an RV park in South Los Angeles on Dec. 6, 2021.Two victims, Jose Palma and Hector Cervantes, were killed when shots were fired into an RV.Six of the seven defendants were charged in the case: Kendale Taylor, Cory Ervin, Kalil Santos, Kevin Salter, Terrance Adams and Ma...

Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' could bring $320 million to Los Angeles economy, report says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

Los Angeles’ regional economy is expected to get a boost thanks to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.A new report from the California Center for Jobs and the Economy estimates that Swift’s six-night residency at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood could bring a $320 million boost to the L.A. County GDP through direct, indirect, and induced impacts; increase area employment by 3,300; and increase local earnings by $160 million. A guide to attending one of Taylor Swift’s sold-out shows at Sofi Stadium The shows are also expected to boost the local tourism industry, which continues to fall short of pre-pandemic levels. The total number of hotel jobs in the city of Los Angeles is still estimated to be 15% lower than its pre-pandemic peak, according to the report.The report cited a study from QuestionPro, which indicated that the average concertgoer has spent $1,328 to attend one of Swift’s shows. The estimated price includes tickets, merchandise, food and clothing expenses.About 70,240 people have atten...

Elizabeth Kahn Pronounced Dead Following Semi-Truck Crash on Highway 195 [Whitman County, WA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

28-Year-Old Woman Killed in Semi-Truck vs. Vehicle Collision near Armstrong RoadWHITMAN COUNTY, WA (August 8, 2023) – Wednesday morning, the police responded to a deadly crash that killed Elizabeth Kahn.It happened just before 8:50 a.m., August 2nd, on Highway 195 and Armstrong Road, just 3 miles north of Pullman.According to the Washington State Patrol, a 2017 Nissan Sentra was driven by 28-year-old Elizabeth Kahn, and a semi-truck was driven by a 51-year-old man with a 52-year-old passenger.Upon investigation, the officers determined that Kahn was headed northbound on Hwy 195 when she tried to pass over other vehicles when she collided head-on with the semi.Unfortunately, responding authorities pronounced Kahn dead at the scene.Furthermore, the two occupants of the semi-truck did not obtain any injuries in the collision. They were all wearing their seatbelts during that time, the police added.Consequently, the authorities blocked all lanes on Highway 195 and motorists were d...