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Florissant mother killed in suspected DWI crash Wednesday morning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:47 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. – A suspected drunk driver struck and killed a Florissant mother as she was making her way to work on Wednesday morning.The crash happened just after 4:20 a.m. near the intersection of West Florissant Avenue and Hudson Road, along the border of Ferguson and Dellwood.The Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is investigating the crash, claimed that Ferguson police were chasing the suspect’s vehicle prior to the wreck.Late Wednesday afternoon, the highway patrol identified the innocent driver who died as Alisa Ruffin. She was 56.“Anytime that someone loses their life on the highways, it’s a tragedy, especially around the holidays,” Corporal Dallas Thompson, Missouri State Highway Patrol, said. “It's the holidays, and we are supposed to be with family and loved ones, and now somebody has been taken from us.” Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News ...

Belleville man charged with involuntary sexual servitude of minor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:47 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - A Belleville man is behind bars on felony charges in a child sex crimes case. Prosecutors have charged Thomas Conner III, 38, with two counts of involuntary servitude of a minor, two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, and solicitation of a sex act. St. Louis pot tax money goes up in smoke thanks to city hall blunder Charges stem from a July 2022 tip alleging that Conner had sexually assaulted a minor. Illinois State Police and the FBI are investigating the allegation. U.S. Marshals arrested Conner at his home on Tuesday. Conner is now jailed in St. Clair County, Illinois.

Three winners share $50,000 scratch-off lottery prize

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Three lucky players recently claimed a $50,000 prize from the "500X" scratchers game and split the winnings. On November 13, they turned in their winning ticket at the Missouri Lottery regional office in St. Louis.The winning ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven in the 5600 block of Gravois Avenue in St. Louis. The scratcher's ticket, named "500X," offers players the chance to match any of the numbers selected for them to the winning numbers and claim the prize. Moreover, if a player uncovers a '5X,' '10X,' '20X,' '50X,' '100X,' '250X,' or '500X' symbol, the prize is then multiplied by that amount.There are still 13 more $50,000 prizes left in this game and two more chances to win the grand prize of $5 million. The odds of winning on a scratch-off lottery ticket can vary widely, contingent on the specific game and its design. Each scratch-off game comes with its own unique set of rules, odds, and prize structures. Generally, the odds of winning a prize, even a modest one...

Yosemite's Tioga Pass is closed for winter, NPS says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:47 GMT

A major route through Yosemite National Park is now closed for the season.According to Caltrans, Tioga Pass, which is also known as Highway 120, will likely remain closed until late May or early June. 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles now open Caltrans says they received notice from the National Park Service of the seasonal winter closure of eastbound Highway 120 to traffic just east of Crane Flat Road inside Yosemite National Park due to snow conditions as of Tuesday afternoon.Caltrans says entrances including those along Highway 120 from the west, Hetch Hetchy, Highway 140, and Highway 41 will remain open all year.The latest road conditions inside Yosemite National Park can be found by clicking here.

Inmate killed by 2 other inmates at Kern County prison: CDCR

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:47 GMT

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation say two inmates killed another inmate at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi Wednesday morning.Just before 9 a.m., 38-year-old David Moreno was attacked by two other inmates, identified as Armando Taylor, 41, and Carlos Cervantes, 39.The altercation at the maximum-security facility required "chemical agents" to separate the inmates, CDCR officials said.38-year-old David Moreno was serving a life sentence for attempted first-degree murder in Los Angeles County. (CDCR)Moreno was stabbed multiple times and received immediate treatment from staff at the prison. He was then transported to an outside medical facility, but died during the ride around 9:40 a.m.Back at the prison, guards recovered three "inmate-manufactured weapons," and Cervantes and Taylor were moved into restricted housing. Movement at the prison has been limited, CDCR officials said.Moreno had been imprisoned for nearly 20 years, arriving from L...

Woman Dead following Head-On Collision near Southwest Admiral Way [Seattle, WA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:47 GMT

23-Year-Old Woman Dead, 34-Year-Old Man Injured in Head-On Crash near Southwest City View StreetSEATTLE, WA (November 22, 2023) – Late Saturday evening, police were called to a head-on collision near Southwest Admiral Way.The incident took place near the intersection of Southwest Admiral Way and Southwest City View Street around 11:30 p.m., November 4th.Upon arriving, the officers found two vehicles with significant damages. Investigation showed that a silver Camaro driven by a 23-year-old woman and a blue Toyota 4Runner driven by a 34-year-old man were involved in the collision.Furthermore, the Camaro was traveling northbound on South Admiral Way at high speeds while the Toyota headed southbound.Moreover, the woman lost control and went into the southbound lanes. As a result, she collided head-on with the Toyota.Consequently, firefighters arrived at the scene to extricate the woman from her Camaro.Authorities transported her to the hospital with serious injuries, but died lat...

Man Dies in Pedestrian Collision on McHenry Avenue [Modesto, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:47 GMT

60-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Two-Car Crash near Deer Valley RoadMODESTO, CA (November 22, 2023) – One man died Saturday night in a pedestrian collision on McHenry Avenue near Deer Valley Road. Police responded to the scene at approximately 7:30 p.m.According to reports, a woman driving a Ford Fiesta was traveling south when she collided with a man walking on the road.Paramedics promptly arrived at the scene, transporting the injured man to a nearby hospital. There, he later succumbed to his injuries.Emergency crews temporarily closed off the vicinity for cleanup and initial procedures. Currently, no additional details have been disclosed publicly. However, further information will be shared once it becomes accessible.Individuals possessing additional information about the incident are urged to promptly contact local authorities. Additional details regarding the fatal pedestrian collision on McHenry Avenue will be provided as soon as they are available.Sincere sympathi...

49ers’ red zone offense is good when it should be great

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:47 GMT

The 49ers are the envy of 31 other NFL teams for their offensive weaponry.An efficient and accurate quarterback in Brock Purdy. The league’s most celebrated touchdown machine in Christian McCaffrey and another dual threat wild card in Deebo Samuel. A classic wideout in Brandon Aiyuk and an old-school sure-handed tight end in George Kittle.That doesn’t even include fullback Kyle Juszczyk, a seven-time Pro Bowler who can produce offensively when overlooked amidst the galaxy of stars.The 49ers are tied for sixth in red zone offense with 24 touchdowns in 40 trips to the 20-yard line or closer. That’s 60 percent. Miami, with former 49ers’ running game coordinator Mike McDaniel running the offense as head coach, is first at 73 percent, followed by the L.A. Chargers (66.7), Buffalo (65.9), Baltimore (65.2) with Indianapolis also at 60 percent.Tied for sixth isn’t bad. In fact it’s good.But if the 49ers have made anything clear in 2023, it’s that be...

Hamas leader in Gaza atop Israeli hit list after deadly attack

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:47 GMT

By Bassem Mroue and Melanie Lidman | Associated PressThe mastermind of the Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the worst Israeli-Palestinian bloodshed in generations is a secretive figure, feared on both sides of the battle lines.In Gaza, no figure looms larger in determining the future trajectory of the war than Yehya Sinwar. Obsessive, disciplined and dictatorial, he is Hamas’ top leader inside the Palestinian territory, a rarely seen veteran militant who learned fluent Hebrew during years in Israeli prisons and carefully studied his enemy.Israeli officials have vowed to kill him and crush the militant group that has ruled Gaza since 2007. But seven weeks into the war, the 61-year-old Sinwar remains alive, in hiding and at the helm of Hamas’ fighters as they battle Israeli forces. He also controls the group’s negotiations over the fate of nearly 240 hostages that militants captured during the Oct. 7 attack.With the devastating toll from Israel’s bombardme...

Oakley man charged with attempted murder in stabbing at wild Livermore house party

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:47 GMT

LIVERMORE — A suspect has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a wild house party here, where a man was stabbed repeatedly and suffered life-threatening injuries, police said.A 24-year-old Oakley man was charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon, both related to the same victim, in connection with the Oct. 21-22 house party. The charges were filed on Nov. 17, after police used cellphone videos and statements from the few witnesses who cooperated with police to identify the man.The victim suffered a cut spleen and a collapsed lung, and was hospitalized for several days, police said. The party had more than 100 attendees, many of whom were intoxicated, aggressive and generally uncooperative with authorities, police said.Police were called to the party on the 300 block of Elizabeth Court at around 12:20 a.m. on Oct. 22 for a report of a brawl at the residence. At least one other person was stabbed during the fracas, authorities s...