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New I-70 improvement plan may be a game-changer for St. Charles County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:57 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - The St. Charles County Executive says the new highway funds the governor is expected to sign into law could be a game changer for the entire region.Missouri Governor Mike Parson proposed a major Interstate 70 improvement project. The legislature passed it with the amount of around $859 million. Ehlman said it will make a huge difference in the county."I think they’re going to be tremendously important not just for St. Charles but for the entire region," he said. "That’s why I’m a little bit frustrated we’re doing the long-range transportation plan down at East-West Gateway, in fact, we’re going to be voting that on Wednesday, and there’s nothing in it about I-70 improvements that the legislature has now approved and anticipating that the governor is going to sign any day." See the Springfield Cardinals and Silver Dollar City with Free Trip Tuesday in Springfield, MO! Ehlmann also said he just wants to ensure that everyone is safe."If you’ve been on St. Ch...

Bi-State Development hosts MetroLink security upgrades open house 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:57 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - Belleville residents got a chance to get an up-close look at Bi-State Development's $52 million 'Secure Platform Plan.' An open house started at 4 p.m. in downtown Belleville at Spaces. Renderings of the plans, along with a scheduled timeline, were on display. "This just gives the public an opportunity to understand what those changes will look like and the integration of the gates that will affect the platforms," said Kevin Scott, the general manager of security at Bi-State Development.  See the Springfield Cardinals and Silver Dollar City with Free Trip Tuesday in Springfield, MO! Area residents got a chance to ask questions and engage with MetroLink employees regarding station upgrades coming to all 38 MetroLink locations. The first four locations to get the upgrades are in Illinois: College Station, Emerson Park Station, Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center Station, and Washington Park Station. "One of the overwhelming questions that I get is...

Kansas City teen shot recalls night that changed his life

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:57 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Northland teenager opened up to a national audience about a moment that changed his life forever.Ralph Yarl spoke to Good Morning America's Robin Roberts Tuesday, just 10 weeks after he was shot twice, once in the head and once in the arm.It happened after Yarl went to the wrong door to pick up his twin brothers."I'm just a kid and not larger than life because this happened to me," he said. "I'm just gonna keep doing all the stuff that makes me happy. And just living my life the best I can, and not let this bother me," Yarl said to Roberts during the interview. Expired tags ‘nightmare’: Woman gets car back as neighbor’s truck gets towed away While Yarl said during the interview that he tries not to let the shooting bother him, his mother says he is still working to overcome the emotional and mental trauma, even after his physical injuries have healed.Yarl explained what he remembered about the night of April 13, during his GMA interview. His nightmare started...

Sickened sea lions showing aggression, biting people in Orange County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:57 GMT

Sea lions have been attacking people at the beach in Orange County who get too close and marine wildlife experts believe the mammals may be acting aggressively after being sickened by poisonous algal blooms. At the entrance to Dana Strands Beach in Dana Point is a warning to visitors about an aggressive sea lion in the area, one of at least three beaches where people have been bitten in the last several days.  “We’ve actually seen a number of surfers in the water that have been bit by sea lions and those sea lions are more likely to be sea lions that have had a seizure and are completely unaware of their surroundings, just erratically swimming and then they bump into somebody and bit somebody,” Dr. Alissa Deming of the Pacific Marine Mammal Center told KTLA.  Deming also said the aggression in the sea lions is likely related to the dramatic increase in sick marine mammals needing rescue because of a toxic algal bloom in Southern Californian waters in recent weeks. Through ...

Beloved Pasadena community boxing gym burglarized

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:57 GMT

Police are investigating after repeated break-ins have targeted a beloved local gym, with equipment and irreplaceable mementos lost forever."When I came in, glass everywhere, I immediately just started to look for things that were out of place,” said Joe Hanks, the owner of Brick City Boxing. "I heard the initial break-in to the glass, and you just kind of go, 'Oh not my place. Not again for me. Not again.’”Hanks’ boxing gym is a place where locals from all walks of life come to train including, police officers, firefighters and children. Hanks said the gym is not only a place to work out, but also serves as a support system for the community."In my gym, I'm about the kids who are probably being bullied, kids who are probably just trying to find their space,” said Hanks. “It’s mostly for the kids who just need some confidence.”In 2011, Hanks was a professional boxer who ranked among the best in the world. During last month’s break-in, Hanks’ heavyweight championship belt and his fig...

Wish Book at Work Making Dreams Come True at DreamPower

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:57 GMT

Sponsored ContentHey there, Wish Book supporters and advocates for transformative programs! We have an exciting update to share, straight from the stables of DreamPower, an organization that uses the power of equine-assisted activities to empower individuals of all ages. Thanks to the generous support from readers of Wish Book, DreamPower has been able to make significant strides in expanding their programs, attracting new donors, and providing crucial services to military veterans. Let’s saddle up and delve into the remarkable initiatives they have undertaken!Progress and Update on Nicole:DreamPower’s dedication to their participants’ well-being shines through the inspiring story of Nicole Duarte. Nicole, a veteran herself, continues to attend the Horses 4 Warriors group weekly and is thriving in her journey towards healing and personal growth. Not only is she benefiting from the program, but Nicole has also become an advocate, supporting other veterans and introd...

Duran’s home run sparks five-run eighth as Rangers beat Tigers 8-3

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:57 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ezequiel Duran’s solo home run into the second deck in left sparked a five-run eighth inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Tuesday night.Duran’s homer, his 10th of the season, came on a 3-2 pitch by Brendan White (1-2), the 12th pitch of the at-bat.Texas then pulled away with RBI hits by Corey Seager and Nathaniel Lowe, and Adolis Garcia’s two-run homer, all off Anthony Misiewicz.The rally made a winner of Josh Sborz (4-2), who gave up a tying homer to Spencer Torkelson in the top of the inning to end his run of 17 consecutive scoreless innings.Misiewicz was recalled from Triple-A Toledo earlier in the day when Detroit placed two pitchers on the injured list.The Rangers rallied from a 2-0 deficit with a three-run sixth inning. Josh Jung and Leody Taveras, each held out of the starting lineup because of batting slumps, contributed pinch-hit RBI singles.Miguel Cabrera and Tyler Nevin had RBI singles in the second inning to give Detroit a 2...

Former Laurel police chief sentenced to 8 full life terms on arson charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:57 GMT

<p>Male judge hitting gavel, calling court members to stand, United States justice system</p> <p>Male judge hitting gavel, calling court members to stand, United States justice system</p> The former police chief of Laurel, Maryland, will spend the rest of his life behind bars for setting fire to several homes and a car, all of which belonged to people he believed slighted him.A judge in Howard County sentenced David Crawford, 71, of Ellicott City, to eight life terms in prison plus 75 years for fires set in 2017 and 2018 in the county.The sentence comes after Crawford was convicted of eight counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of first-degree arson and one count of first-de...

Peterson, Nimmo lift struggling Mets past Brewers ahead of owner Steve Cohen’s presser on team

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:57 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Nimmo homered twice and David Peterson threw six scoreless innings in his return to the majors as the struggling Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 Tuesday night, hours after New York owner Steve Cohen announced plans to hold a press conference on the state of the team.The Mets won for the third time in 10 games and for the sixth time in 22 games. New York began the season with a record $355 million payroll and has struggled to a 36-43 record. The Mets entered Tuesday’s game 8 1/2 games back of the final NL wild-card spot.Cohen grabbed everyone’s attention earlier in the day when he tweeted: “I will be doing a press conference tomorrow before the game. You will get it from me straight.”The Mets, who were coming off a three-hit, 2-1 loss Monday night, started slowly again as Milwaukee’s Julio Teheran (2-3) retired the first nine batters on just 34 pitches.Nimmo opened the fourth with a 422-foot homer, the first of four by the Mets. Francisco...

Collier scores a career-high 33 to help the Lynx beat the Storm 104-93

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:57 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier had a career-high 33 points and 10 rebounds, Diamond Miller added 18 points in her return from an injury and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Seattle Storm 104-93 on Tuesday night.Minnesota made its first six shots of the fourth quarter during a 14-5 run to extend its lead to 94-79. After Seattle got within eight points, Miller made a jumper near the free-throw line with 36.3 seconds left to seal it.Collier scored 24 in the second half to help the Lynx reach 100-plus points for the first time this season.Kayla McBride also scored 18 points for Minnesota (5-9). Rookie Dorka Juhasz had 10 points and 12 rebounds for her first double-double. Miller, who missed the last eight games due to an ankle injury, was 8 of 13 from the field in 31 minutes.Minnesota scored 53 points in the opening 20 minutes for its highest-scoring half of the season.Ezi Magbegor and Sami Whitcomb each scored 20 points for Seattle (4-10). Jewell Loyd and Ivana Dojkic added 14 points a...