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Arraignment set for man charged with murder of Hermann police officer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:00 GMT

GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. - The man charged with killing Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith, will make his first court appearance Wednesday.Kenneth Lee Simpson was arrested Monday after a long standoff with officers in Hermann, Missouri. He'll be arraigned Wednesday morning on charges including first-degree murder. Top story: Kim Gardner files response to attorney general suit The Gasconade County prosecutor has forwarded the case to the Missouri Attorney General's Office. Simpson is also accused of shooting officer Adam Sullentrup, who is still in the hospital.

A pair of big-name rappers will highlight Mile High 420 Fest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:00 GMT

Rappers Rick Ross and Waka Flocka Flame will light up the stage in Denver in April to celebrate every stoner’s favorite holiday.Related ArticlesMusic | City Park Jazz 2023 reveals full lineup, dates for outdoor summer concerts Music | New music: We Are Messengers, Lana Del Rey, Yazmin Lacey Music | Colorado Symphony will mix standard fare with new sounds — and few celebrity appearances Music | Sober seating bill for Colorado sports, concert venues would set national precedent Music | Tim McGraw, Eric Church top Cheyenne Frontier Days 2023 music lineup On Wednesday, the Mile High 420 Fest announced its lineup of performing artists who will provide the soundtrack to one of the city’s signature spring events. Rapper Fivio Foreign, Def Jam-signed singer/songwriter Kaash Paige, and hip-hop producer The Alchemist round out the lineup.Mile High 420 Fest comes to Civic Center park in Denver on Thursday, April 20...

Broncos agree to two-year deal with CB Tremon Smith to begin Day 3 of free agency

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:00 GMT

Denver continued its free agent haul Wednesday by agreeing to a two-year contract with former Houston defensive back and return man Tremon Smith, a league source confirmed to The Post.Smith is getting a $1.4 million signing bonus and has base salaries of $1.1 million in 2023 and $1.99 million in 2024. He can earn up to $510,000 in active roster bonuses in 2023 and then up to an additional $1 million in incentives in 2024.Smith, 26, has spent the past two seasons playing for the Texans and has also spent time with Indianapolis, Green Bay and Kansas City.He played in all 34 games for Houston over the past two seasons, starting two games each year. He’s set to provide depth for Denver’s top-line corners Pat Surtain II, Damarri Mathis and nickel K’Waun Williams and should also provide stiff competition for Montrell Washington for return duties.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | PHOTOS: Denver Mayoral Debate Denver Broncos | Broncos giving two-y...

An eggy riff on an Irish classic, for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:00 GMT

By Melissa Clark, The New York TimesYou don’t have to be Irish to appreciate St. Patrick’s Day, especially when it comes to the food (green bagels excepted).Like many people marking the day, I prefer to follow a more traditional path and rejoice in the green by piling colcannon on my plate, soft mashed potatoes speckled with bits of kale or cabbage and suffused with loads of butter (the more, the better).Colcannon, which comes from the Gaelic term “cál ceannann” — most likely meaning white-headed cabbage — has been a staple in Ireland since at least the 18th century, when potatoes, a relative newcomer to the Irish diet brought over from the Americas, met cabbage and kale, leafy garden stalwarts that were already cornerstones of the cuisine.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Scorpion tamales, larvae tacos and worm tostadas are on the menu at Denver’s La Diabla this week Restaurants, Food and Drink | Recipe: A shepherd’s pie perfect fo...

LAUSD unions to announce dates of upcoming 3-day strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:00 GMT

Members of a union that represents Los Angeles Unified School District workers along with the United Teachers of Los Angeles plan to announce dates of an upcoming strike at a rally Wednesday evening.SEIU Local 99 members voted in February to authorize a strike and thousands signed a strike commitment saying they are ready to take action.“LAUSD has continued to harass and threaten SEIU Local 99 members engaging in union activities for a fair contract. In response, our SEIU Local 99 bargaining team has called for a 3-day unfair practice charges strike,” union members explained on their website.They said they are striking for three days to show the district they are “fed up” and want to demand respect for their work. They aim to call out the district's unfair practices they say include threats, interrogation and surveillance of members who participated in last month's strike vote. The strike would mean a walkout of as many as 65,000 workers and force the shutdown of Los Angeles public ...

1 Killed, 3 Injured in Accident near Country Club Way [Tempe, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:00 GMT

Vehicle Collision near Southern Avenue Left One FatalityTEMPE, AZ (March 15, 2023) – Sunday night, one person died following a vehicle accident near Country Club Way, police said.The incident happened on March 12th, just after 5:00 p.m., involving two vehicles.According to Tempe Police, they have learned that one of the vehicles was driving at high speed which caused the collision.As a result, one person died at the scene and three other people were transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.Also, the crash resulted in downed power lines with an unknown number and one of the vehicles was engulfed in flames.Furthermore, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down.Consequently, motorists were to avoid the area, and traffic delays were expected. All directions at the intersection were blocked during the investigation.Meanwhile, the identity of the deceased was not yet determined and further investigation is still underway.In this sorrowful time, the Swee...

Man Killed, Another Man Injured in Single-Car Accident on Broadway Road [Avondale, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:00 GMT

Male Driver Pronounced Dead after Solo-Vehicle Collision near El Mirage RoadAVONDALE, AZ (March 15, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, one man was killed and another was injured in a single-car accident on Broadway Road.Officers responded to the scene around 5:20 a.m., near El Mirage Road on March 11th after receiving multiple dispatch calls in the area.At this time, the events leading up to the incident remain unclear. However, reports indicate that the driver of a vehicle lost control and crashed in the area.First responders located the deceased male driver and his male passenger who was suffering from minor injuries. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased driver.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, more details will be provided about the fatal single-car accident on Broadway Road.The team at Sweet James would like to offer their sincere sympathies to the family and friend...

Woman Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Elkhorn Boulevard [Sacramento, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:00 GMT

20-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Head-On Collision near Northborough DriveSACRAMENTO, CA (March 15, 2023) – Friday morning, a woman was fatally injured in a wrong-way crash on Elkhorn Boulevard.Police responded to the scene around 8:30 a.m., on Northborough Drive near the North Natomas Central Mutual Water Company.According to reports, the driver of an eastbound Honda Civic veered into the westbound lanes and collided head-on with a van.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the female driver of the Honda dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released her name or place of residency.Responding paramedics also said the unidentified male driver of the van sustained minor injuries. Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties before it was later reopened.No further details regarding the wrong-way crash on Elkhorn Boulevard have been released to the public. Sacramento Officials will...

Champions Misses at the Free Throw Line

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:00 GMT

From There’s Something About Mary to The Ringer, The Farrelly Brothers have always been fascinated by people with physical or cognitive challenges. And even if those who suffer are the butt of the joke, there’s an underlying sweetness which belies any flagrant cruelty. In Champions, Bobby Farrelly’s solo directorial debut, he celebrates the verve and tenacity of kids with mental disabilities– with frustratingly mixed results. His heart is in the right place, but he’s so busy slathering on the schmaltz and making everyone feel fuzzy, he forgot to craft an engaging plot with memorable characters.Based on the 2018 Spanish comedy hit Campeones, the always likable Woody Harrelson plays Marcus Markovich, a hapless assistant coach for a Des Moines minor league team. After getting fired for shoving his head coach (Ernie Hudson) during a game, Marcus goes on a bender before driving and smashing into a police car. For his penance, the judge sentences him to 90 days of community service ...

St. Patrick’s Day: 4 Irish food finds (corned beef and cabbage on a stick?) plus a freebie

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:00 GMT

It doesn’t have to be the same old, same old this St. Patrick’s Day. Check out these creative offerings:DOG HAUS: You would think corned beef and cabbage on a stick would be a messy proposition. Not at Dog Haus, that purveyor of gourmet sausages. That company’s würstmacher, Adam Gertler, has created an untraditional version of the traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal — an all-beef, hormone-free sausage blended with cabbage, garlic and corned beef spices. Customers can order the sausage as a corn dog; or grilled, sliced and served with dipping sauce; or in a breakfast burrito with eggs and tater tots; or the “Wurst Way,” topped with grilled sauerkraut, cheese and secret sauce and served on a large King’s Hawaiian bun.Details: Available through March 31 at the Fremont (43456 Boscell Road) and Belmont (1000 El Camino Real) locations. With each purchase, Dog Haus will donate $1 to No Kid Hungry.CELTIC TEA SHOPPE: Kristen and Dean Scott, the ...