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Woman killed in Troy, Illinois identified

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:00 GMT

TROY, Ill. – Police in Troy, Illinois, are investigating a homicide involving a 60-year-old woman. The victim was identified as Norma Caraker Thursday.Police were asked to perform a wellness check around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday at a residence in the 600 block of Lower Marine Road and discovered the victim's body. The woman had injuries inconsistent with a natural death."I've been in Troy for over 20 years, and I've never known anything like this to happen," said Sarah Meyer.No charges have been filed. The police said they’ll have more details once an autopsy is performed. Investigators believe this was an isolated incident. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW "We don't see this. This is a very safe place to live. There's a lot of anxiety, ...

Driver and passenger run from fatal Jefferson County crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:00 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY -- Missouri State Highway Patrol was called onto the scene for a fatal hit-and-run at northbound Missouri Route B., south of Simpson Hill Drive, on September 13 around 6:35 p.m. Girl’s path to school: speeding cars, sex offenders, dangerous crosswalk A 2009 Ford Fusion was traveling northbound on Route B, and Ann A. Radeackar, 69, was driving her 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman southbound on Route B. Radeackar attempted to turn into a private driveway and cut into the path of the Ford Fusion. The vehicles struck each other.The driver and passenger of the Ford Fusion ran from the scene. EMS declared Radeackar dead at the scene.

Save $10 on Missouri Uber rides with this promo code

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:00 GMT

SHREWSBURY, Mo. – Police are reminding people that the Missouri Highway Safety Program has a partnership with Uber to offer $10 off ride-shares from now until December 31.Each person can claim the $10 voucher up to two times. It can be used only within the state of Missouri. This campaign is aimed at promoting safety and discouraging impaired driving.The rides are available daily from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. The voucher code to use is: SoberMo23.

Five electric shuttle buses coming to Lambert Airport, expected later this year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Lambert International Airport has officially purchased five electric shuttle buses, and airport officials could roll them out later this year. The buses are Lightning ZEV4™ models from Lightning eMotors, which specializes in zero-emission, mid-sized commercial vehicles. Lightning eMotors tells FOX 2 these shuttles will likely be delivered to the airport at somepoint during the fourth quarter of 2023. The buses are FAA-compliant and intend to transport passengers between Lambert Airport's two terminals. Artist impression of Lightning ZEV4™ shuttle bus at Lambert Airport. (Provided by: Lightning eMotors)“Our team has worked hard to ensure our products meet the high standards required to receive any of the billions of federal dollars that are available to support the expansion of the EV ecosystem," said Kash Sethi, chief revenue officer for Lightning eMotors. "This order is a great validation that our vehicles and charging technology are ideally suited to help air...

Missouri Gaming Association calls for crackdown on illegal slot machines

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:00 GMT

"ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Gaming Association (MGA) estimates that there are approximately 14,000 illegal gambling machines scattered throughout the state. MGA is advocating for the seizure of these machines statewide, they said that these slot machines are continuing to steal money from Missourians.MGA says that St. Louis County Councilman Ernie Trakas of District 6 is taking action against illegal slot machines in St. Louis County. He is working on the creation and enforcement of ordinances to ban the machines. They are often found in places like gas stations and restaurants. Girl’s path to school: speeding cars, sex offenders, dangerous crosswalk Currently, law enforcement agencies in Missouri must address illegal slot machines independently, as there is no state law specifically regulating them. The unregulated gambling machines break Missouri's gambling laws. The MGA says that they divert tax revenue that could benefit the state. There are laws that ban these machines like 57...

Homicide suspect found after short lockdown at Regis University

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:00 GMT

Regis University in Denver was under lockdown for a short time Thursday morning as police searched for a homicide suspect.Those on campus had been asked to shelter in place and get to a safe location.The homicide occurred at West 50th Avenue and Federal Boulevard, but 14 minutes after Regis posted the lockdown alert on social media, the university announced that the suspect was arrested at 55th Avenue and Lowell Boulevard.The lockdown was lifted, and the university said police believe there is no longer a danger associated with the incident.UPDATE: Denver Police has confirmed that the suspect in the homicide at 50th and Federal has been arrested at 55th and Lowell. They advise that there is no danger. The lockdown has been lifted.— Regis University (@RegisUniversity) September 14, 2023Denver police announced that officers were investigating a homicide at 50th Avenue and Federal Boulevard at about 10:30 a.m. Thursday after a stabbing in the area, and that they had taken one per...

Man killed in fatal stabbing on RTD bus, police search for suspect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:00 GMT

One man was killed on a Regional Transportation District bus early Thursday morning and the person who stabbed him fled, according to Denver police.Initial reports indicate that two people got into an argument on the RTD bus at Federal Boulevard and 32nd Avenue and one man stabbed the other, spokesperson Doug Schepman said. The victim was taken to a hospital and died, and the medical examiner will publicly release his identity at a later date. The other man left the bus before he could be apprehended, according to police.It’s still under investigation if the suspect and the victim knew each other, Schepman said, and police are still investigating the circumstances that led to the fatal stabbing.Schepman said there were other passengers on the bus at the time of the stabbing.ALERT: At approximately 5:10 AM, officers responded to a report of a stabbing at 32nd & Federal that occurred on an RTD bus. The victim was transported to the hospital and later pronounced deceased. Thi...

More people are overdosing in Denver’s public spaces as bystanders increasingly act as first responders

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:00 GMT

Z Williams stands for a portrait on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. Williams was jogging through Cheeseman park this summer and witnessed someone overdosing. Z had Narcan and attempted to administer it on the man. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)Z Williams was jogging on the edge of Cheesman Park when they noticed a man lying among the trees along East 8th Street. It was June 6, one of the first nice days of a rainy summer, and Williams figured the man was resting in the sunshine.But from a closer vantage, Williams could see that something was wrong. The man’s skin was gray and pale. He wasn’t moving. Syringes lay in the grass next to him.Williams knew how to respond, unlike many of the grocery store workers, baristas, bartenders and other Denverites who find themselves unwittingly on the front line of the state’s overdose crisis. Even while out for a jog, Williams was carrying naloxone — enough to give the man two doses of the overdose antidote.“Then I looked at his face and ...

Symptoms of a drug overdose — and how you can respond

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:00 GMT

Symptoms of an overdose can vary widely, depending on which substance, or substances, the person used. But increasingly, bystanders are finding themselves in the role of first responder as public overdose deaths increase in Denver.Here are some symptoms of drug overdoses and tips on how to respond, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Boulder County health officials and the National Harm Reduction Coalition.Symptoms of an opioid overdose include:Loss of consciousnessPinpoint pupilsBreathing difficulties or stopped breathingChoking, gurgling or snoring soundsBlue or purple lips or fingertipsBeing unresponsive to loud noises, shaking or painful stimuliSymptoms of a stimulant overdose include:Increased body temperatureRapid breathingRapid or irregular heartbeatPanic, hallucinations or paranoiaAggressive behaviorSeizures and convulsionsIf you encounter someone potentially overdosing, you first should call 911.If the person is experiencing a stimula...

NASA releases UFO report: What have we learned?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:00 GMT

NASA said Thursday that the study of UFOs will require new scientific techniques, including advanced satellites as well as a shift in how unidentified flying objects are perceived. The space agency released the findings after a yearlong study into UFOs.In its 33-page report, an independent team commissioned by NASA cautioned that the negative perception surrounding UFOs poses an obstacle to collecting data. But officials said NASA’s involvement should help reduce the stigma around what it calls UAPs, or unidentified anomalous phenomena. Pentagon releases new website on UFOs “We want to shift the conversation about UAPs from sensationalism to science," NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said. He promised an open and transparent approach.Officials stressed the panel found no evidence that UAPs had extraterrestrial origin. But Nelson acknowledged with billions of stars in billions of galaxies out there, another Earth could exist.“If you ask me, do I believe there’s life in a universe tha...