Chance of rain and incoming cold front may limit Halloween sightseeing this weekend
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:51:52 GMT
ST. LOUIS – Thank you to our viewers for sending in their decked-out, spooky front yards and porches. The arrival of Halloween night is upon us, and we have loved seeing your decorated homes this season.From the orange and purple lights to the Halloween inflatables standing tall, this Halloween season is a sight to see from Rolla to west-central Illinois, but with rain in sight for the bi-state area through the weekend, any Halloween sightseeing may be limited to your vehicle.Periods of rain and a few thunderstorms remain in the forecast through early next week. Our next cold front is forecast to move in by Friday, making for a chilly weekend across the bi-state area. Afternoon highs and overnight lows look to remain below average from Saturday onward.If you have plans for trunk-or-treat activity Saturday night, don’t forget the raincoat or umbrella, or both! As well as that jacket.Focused on healing, reflection on anniversary of CVPA mass shooting
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:51:52 GMT
ST. LOUIS – It's been one year since the mass shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School.On the morning of October 24, 2022, an armed ex-student entered the high school, killing a student and a teacher and injuring seven others before police killed him in a shootout.Classes were canceled Tuesday at the high school and the Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience, which shares its campus. All so students can focus on healing.The St. Louis Public School District declared Oct. 24 a day of remembrance for the victims.“No one understands what the healing process looks like and everyone heals differently,” School Board President Antoinette Toni Cousins said. “We always, as a board, try and make sure we are listening.” Missouri teacher accused of exchanging explicit videos with student Alexzandria Bell, 15, and Jean Kuczka, 61, were murdered in the attack around 9:10 a.m. that day. Investigators have not yet said how the gunman obtained the AR-style rifle used in the ...Survivors of CVPA shooting still waiting on lawmakers to enact stricter gun laws
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:51:52 GMT
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - One year since the deadly school shooting at a St. Louis City high school and students and teachers are still waiting for lawmakers to strengthen the state's gun laws.Earlier this year, survivors of the tragic school shooting shared their stories, art and music inside the Capitol, remembering the student and teacher killed last October. The biggest reason for making the trip was their call to action; instead, many left disappointed."It's infuriating, it's exhausting, and it's just sad," Rep. Peter Merideth, D-St. Louis, said Tuesday. "The kids just really came home angry."A tragic scene at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in south St. Louis City as a gunman opened fire inside, killing sophomore Alexzandria Bell, 15, and beloved P.E. teacher Jean Kuczka, 61."I got a phone call from my own kid's school, which is not far from CVPA, saying that they were under a lockdown and there was a shooting nearby," Merideth said. "I quickly made a couple of call...Broncos S Kareem Jackson has suspension reduced to two games after appeal process
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:51:52 GMT
Broncos safety Kareem Jackson had his suspension for repeated unnecessary roughness fouls cut from four games to two after a Tuesday appeal hearing, the league announced.Jackson had his case heard Tuesday by former linebacker Derrick Brooks, one of two officers appointed jointly by the NFL and the NFL Players Association to hear such matters.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | After game-sealing interception vs. Packers, Broncos safety P.J. Locke’s time is now Denver Broncos | Upon Further Review: Broncos struggle in red zone vs. Packers, continuing recent trend Denver Broncos | NFL suspends Broncos safety Kareem Jackson four games for string of unnecessary roughness penalties Denver Broncos | Broncos OLB Baron Browning provides energy and aggression in season debut vs. Green Bay Denver Broncos | Why Sean Payton ended up circling a sushi restaurant after his first home win as Broncos coach, wondering ̶...AP sources: Tom Emmer withdraws as Republican nominee for House speaker, becoming the third candidate to fall short
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WASHINGTON (AP) — AP sources: Tom Emmer withdraws as Republican nominee for House speaker, becoming the third candidate to fall short.New regents’ policy requires CU Boulder to report on annual diversity goals
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:51:52 GMT
The University of Colorado Board of Regents has updated its diversity and non-discrimination policy for the first time since 1973, a decision intended to make the university a welcome and accessible place for all.“I’m thrilled that we’re moving forward with this,” Regent Wanda James said. “I would like to see this be stronger, reflecting our support of the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do. This is once again the beginning of this conversation, not the end.”The updated version of Regent Policy 10A was approved on Sept. 8. It contains a commitment statement with new language and requires each campus to report on measurable diversity goals to the Board of Regents annually.The policy passed 7-2. Support for the policy was mixed, with two no votes and a portion of the Regents who voted yes to the policy expressing the desire for it to do more. Regent Ken McNulty and Regent Ken Montera voted no on the policy.“I think it’s important to recognize in any policy...Pilot who tried to crash Horizon Air jet says he had taken mushrooms, complaint says
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:51:52 GMT
An off-duty airline pilot riding in an extra cockpit seat on a Horizon Air flight said “I’m not OK” just before trying to cut the engines mid-flight and later told police he had recently taken psychedelic mushrooms as his mental health worsened, according to charging documents made public Tuesday.State prosecutors in Oregon filed 83 counts of attempted murder against Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph David Emerson, 44, on Tuesday just before he appeared in court, with his attorney, Noah Horst, entering not guilty pleas on his behalf. Federal prosecutors meanwhile charged Emerson with interfering with a flight crew, which can carry up to 20 years in prison.According to a probable cause statement filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court, Emerson told Port of Portland police following his arrest that he had been struggling with depression, that a friend had recently died and that he had taken psychedelic mushrooms about 48 hours before he attempted to cut the engines. He also said he had not...Santa Paula man in critical condition after shooting
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:51:52 GMT
Authorities with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office are asking for public assistance in an attempted homicide that left one man in critical yet stable condition.On Sunday, Filmore patrol deputies responded to calls about a shooting in the McNab Court area in Filmore. When authorities arrived, they found a Santa Paula man, 22, had suffered from multiple gunshot wounds.The man, whose name has not been released, was transported to the Santa Paula Emergency Room, a news release said.Detectives from the Filmore Police Department, Sheriff’s Major Crime’s Bureau and West County Special Enforcement responded to the scene and assisted with investigation.Anyone who witnessed or has knowledge of the shooting is encouraged to contact Detective Jaime Gomez at (805) 384-4732. Anonymous tips can be submitted by contacting Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).Those who may have photos or videos of the incident but wish to remain anonymous can submit them at the following link.California cities ranked among the least safe nationwide, study says
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:51:52 GMT
Whether it be protection from crime, dangerous weather, or financial instability, safety is a top concern for many when finding a new city to call home.WalletHub, a personal finance company, updated its “Safest Cities in America” list by comparing 182 cities in the U.S. across 41 safety-related metrics. Some of the metrics used in the study included the number of mass shootings, assaults per capita and traffic fatalities.The 41 safety metrics were compiled into three categories: home and community safety, natural disaster risk and financial safety. They were graded on a 100-point scale, with 100 representing the “safest” city. These California cities named as the ‘safest’ for trick-or-treating, study says Cities from the Golden State ranked low on the list. The highest-ranked California city on the list was Irvine in Orange County, earning the 33rd spot and scoring 79.86 overall. The city of Fremont, which was ranked 17th last year, went down to 49th place in the updated stu...Haegen Williams, Colby Cargal and Sydnee Trambell Dead after Speeding Accident on Highway 277 [Archer County, TX]
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:51:52 GMT
Multiple Teenagers Killed, Conner Tackett Injured in Speeding Collision near U.S. Highway 82ARCHER COUNTY, TX (October 24, 2023) – Haegen Williams, Colby Cargal, and Sydnee Trambell lost their lives in a high-speed collision early Monday morning.Around 2:30 a.m. on October 9th, law enforcement rushed to the location near U.S. Highway 82 in response to the incident.According to authorities, Conner James Tackett was behind the wheel of a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, traveling north on Highway 277 at dangerously high speeds. Tackett lost control of the vehicle while navigating a sharp turn, causing it to skid to the side.The car ultimately collided with a culvert, resulting in it overturning and igniting in flames. Medical personnel later declared 16-year-old Williams, 16-year-old Cargal, and 15-year-old Trambell deceased at the scene.Meanwhile, Tackett, the driver, was transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. It has been determined that none of the occupants were wearing thei...Latest news
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