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Ex-Missouri prison guard sentenced for inmate assault, child pornography

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A former Missouri prison guard will spend several years behind bars after an inmate assault and a child pornography bust. A federal judge has sentenced Carl Hart, 37, of Farmington, to seven years in prison in connection with both crimes. According to a federal indictment, the investigation began after an inmate assault on Oct. 28, 2021 in Bonne Terre. It happened after a verbal disagreement about a poster that was damaged during a search of the inmate's cell. Alderwoman grabs mic after questions about her absence from meetings Investigators say Hart ordered the inmate out of his office and he did not immediately return to his cell during a lockdown. Two other corrections officers reportedly pepper-sprayed the victim. Then, the victim went to the shower to wash off the spray. The indictment alleges that Hart followed the victim into the shower, struck him there and ordered him to the ground after he left the shower, handcuffed and compliant.The victim reportedly suffe...

PHOTOS: St. Louis science fiction convention, Archon 46

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:51 GMT

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. -- This past weekend marked the 46th edition of Archon, a science fiction and fantasy event held at the Gateway Center in Collinsville, Illinois. Archon has been a locally organized and staffed event in the St. Louis area since its inception in 1977.The event had a lineup of internationally recognized media guests, scientists, writers, artists, merchandise vendors, and performers, all of whom are celebrated figures in the science fiction community. Additionally, attendees had the opportunity to interact with cartoonists, explore art galleries, and listen to keynote speakers.

Police seek Corvette driver who struck, killed pedestrian in Hollywood

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:51 GMT

Police are looking for the driver of a Chevrolet Corvette that struck and killed a pedestrian in Hollywood last month. The luxury sports car, which police believe to be made between 2020 and 2023, hit a man crossing La Brea Avenue while traveling south toward Sunset Boulevard at 1:23 a.m. on Sept. 24, police said in a news release.The Chevy driver fled, leaving the man at the scene, police said. The man was declared dead by Los Angeles Fire Department personnel."Speed possibly was a factor in this collision. It is unknown if Alcohol and/or drugs were a factor. The investigation is ongoing," police said, adding that a reward of up to $50,000 is available for information leading to the driver's "identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise."The car's color, which police described as rapid blue, could help identify the driver, as only 2,261 such vehicles were manufactured in 2022, according to the National Corvette Museum.Anyone with information...

Disneyland offers discounts on kids’ tickets for early 2024 dates

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:51 GMT

Disneyland is launching a limited-time kids’ ticket deal that can be used for visits to the “Happiest Place on Earth“ beginning in early 2024.Beginning on Oct. 24, guests can purchase kids’ tickets for as low as $50 per child per day and be able to choose between one-, two- or three-day park ticket options. Expansion plans reveal 16 new rides, new show could come to Disneyland Resort The ticket deal is available for children between the ages of 3 and 9.Guests can also upgrade the tickets to park hopper tickets or add on additional services like Disney Genie+.Currently, two-day, one-park per day tickets cost $270 for kids, while three-day, one park per day tickets cost $340, according to the Disneyland website.Tickets purchased using the limited-time deal will be valid from Jan. 8 – March 10, 2024, and aren’t subject to blackout dates, but reservations are still required. Guests have 13 days to use the tickets after the first day of use. These classic amusement parks inspired Wal...

Apple releases fix for the iPhone 15 heat issue

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:51 GMT

Apple has released an iOS 17 system update that includes a fix to prevent the iPhone 15 lineup from becoming uncomfortably hot.According to the release's accompanying patch notes, iOS 17.0.3 “addresses an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected.”The Cupertino, California, company blamed a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for causing its recently released iPhone 15 models to heat up and spark complaints about becoming too hot to handle.“We have identified a few conditions which can cause iPhone to run warmer than expected," Apple in a short statement provided to The Associated Press last week after media reports detailed overheating complaints that are peppering online message boards.It’s not unusual for new iPhones to get uncomfortably warm during the first few days of use or when they are being restored with backup information stored in the cloud — issues that Apple already flags for users. The devices also can get hot wh...

Elderly Woman Killed in Two-Car Collision on Highway 99 [Lynnwood, WA]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:51 GMT

Car Crash Near 188th Street SW 74-Year-Old Seattle WomanLYNNWOOD, WA (October 4, 2023) – A two-car collision along Highway 99 Sunday afternoon claimed the life of an elderly adult woman.The fatal collision happened along the stretch of Highway 99 between 188th Street SW and 196th Street SW.At this time, the circumstances that led up to the crash remain unclear. However, the first responders declared a 74-year-old woman from Seattle deceased at the scene.Police identified the driver of the other vehicle as a 19-year-old Lynnwood man. It was unknown if the man sustained any injuries from the incident.The Snohomish County Medical Examiner will release the identity of the deceased woman once the next of kin has been notified.  Additionally, police temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.No further details regarding the  Highway 99 two-car collision have been released to the public. Those with further information regarding the fatal Lynnwood crash are enco...

Man Hospitalized after Pedestrian Crash on Ocean Avenue [Santa Monica, CA]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:51 GMT

Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Collision near Marguerita Avenue Injures 64-Year-Old ManSANTA MONICA, CA (October 4, 2023) – Friday morning, a pedestrian crash on Ocean Avenue sent one person to a hospital.Police responded to the collision around 8:34 a.m. along Ocean Avenue, near Marguerita Avenue.Based on the report, a 2018 Toyota SUV going northbound on Ocean Avenu hit the pedestrian walking across the street. The impact of the collision caused the man to roll off the hood of the Toyota.Once the officers arrived, they discovered the male jogger suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. Paramedics transported the 64-year-old man to a local hospital for treatment.The driver stayed at the site of the collision and cooperated with the investigators.In the end, officials temporarily closed Marguerita Avenue and Georgina Avenue near Palisades Beach as crews investigated the scene.Police are asking those with additional information regarding the fatal pedestrian crash to contact Sgt...

2 Pronounced Dead after Wrong-Way Crash on 91 Freeway [Corona, CA]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:51 GMT

Fiery Two-Vehicle Collision near North Lincoln Avenue Left Two FatalitiesCORONA, CA (October 4, 2023) – Early Monday morning, a wrong-way crash on 91 Freeway claimed the lives of two people.The fatal collision happened at 12:10 a.m. along westbound SR-91, near the North Lincoln Avenue on-ramp.Based on the CHP report, a Tesla Model 3 traveling east on the westbound lanes of 91 collided head-on with a Mitsubishi Lancer.The impact caused the two vehicles to be fully engulfed in flames. Later, the CHP confirmed the two deaths of both motorists from the incident.At this time, the authorities have not released the identity of the deceased drivers, awaiting notification from their next of kin. Additional updates will be posted as they become available to the public.Police do not suspect drugs and alcohol to be a factor in the collision. Those who witnessed the fatal 91 Freeway wrong-way crash can contact the California Highway Patrol at 951-637-8000.Sweet James sends out their heartf...

Reducing ‘controllable mistakes’ a big key for Cal Bears heading into stretch of five straight games against Top-25 teams

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:51 GMT

BERKELEY — Cal coach Justin Wilcox, whose team faces 15th-ranked Oregon State on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium, isn’t waiting for the Bears to deliver a perfect performance.“I’ve been coaching or playing for quite a while now and I’ve yet to see that game,” he said.But if the Bears (3-2, 1-1 Pac-12) hope to prevail against the Beavers (4-1, 1-1) in the first of five straight games against Top-25 opponents they will need to reduce the number of self-inflicted wounds.Those have popped up everywhere during the first five games, although the Bears hope they have resolved kicking-game shortcomings after a successful debut last week by freshman Mateen Bhathani.Elsewhere, there were mistakes that could have been costly against an opponent better than Arizona State (1-4, 0-2).On offense, two penalties wiped out runs of 32 and 16 yards by quarterback Sam Jackson V.And on defense, blown assignments on three plays — mental, not physical mistakes — allowed the Sun Devils gains of 66, 52 an...

SF Giants offseason outlook: Key dates, decisions, questions ahead

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:51 GMT

First on the Giants’ offseason to-do list: Hire a manager.That, however, is only the start of what promises to be a crucial winter for a club at a crossroads.When are the key dates this offseason?Farhan Zaidi, the president of baseball operations, has said he wants to have a new manager in place by the time free agency begins.While players file for free agency on the day after the World Series, they cannot sign with other teams under five days afterward. On this year’s calendar, that means the start of free agency could fall between Nov. 5 – Nov. 9.Executives will convene in Scottsdale that same week for the annual GM meetings from Nov. 7-9. The more noteworthy offseason gathering comes a month later, in Nashville, with the Winter Meetings running from Dec. 3-7. That is traditionally the hotbed of free agency and trade activity, and is also when the amateur draft lottery (Dec. 5) and Rule 5 draft (Dec. 6) take place.In between the World Series and start of free age...