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Missouri AG, governor slam St. Louis mayor's push for new gun laws

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Just hours after St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones announced plans for new gun legislation Tuesday, the Missouri Attorney General fired back and said her office is "on notice." Jones, with support from the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, plans to introduce new legislation that would ban AR-15s, AK-47s, and similar military-grade weapons on city streets.Andrew Bailey announced Tuesday evening that he wrote a letter to Jones, which stated that new legislation to ban military-grade weapons would "violate the constitutional right of Missourians to keep and bear arms." St. Louis police won’t respond in person to car break-ins “It is my hope that you will reverse course and use existing law to combat the crime plaguing your city, rather than choosing to target the rights of law-abiding Missourians," said Bailey to Jones in the letter. "In other words, I encourage you to go after criminals, not guns."Bailey contends that Jones' proposal "would not survive strict scrutiny analysis c...

'Surprise' donation to help Francis Howell schools tackle student lunch debt

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:00 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - The Francis Howell School District starts the new school year with quite a nice surprise: A $21,000 donation to help the district erase student lunch debt balances. One parent within the district, Scott Otey, recently led the effort to help students in need. Earlier this week, he dropped off a $21,000 check to the district's finance director. Otey tells FOX 2 he recently teamed up with parents in a friendly gesture to raise money and support students."When there’s trust and transparency, a lot can get done. It’s something that society is lacking terribly, and I wanted to bring back some hope," said Otey to FOX 2 about his inspiration behind the donation. Jay-Z stops by the Pulitzer before Beyoncé’s St. Louis show The Francis Howell School District provided Otey with a receipt and letter of acknowledgement for his donation, saying "it's greatly appreciated" in the letter. The Francis Howell School District starts the new school year with quite a nice surp...

Palacios helps Cardinals avoid sweep in 6-4 win over Pirates

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:00 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Richie Palacios had a career-best three hits and drove in two runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.Palacios capped a three-run first inning with a two-run double, singled in his next two at-bats and walked in the ninth. The 26-year-old had his first three-hit performance in 61 major league games.The last-place Cardinals had lost six of seven and were outscored 17-4 in the first two games of the series.Zack Thompson (3-5) gave up two runs on six hits with five strikeouts in five innings. His outing was ended by a 92-minute rain delay with two outs in the top of the sixth. Cardinals drop season series with Pirates, close year with daunting schedule JoJo Romero struck out three in the final two innings for his third save, allowing an RBI double from Connor Joe with two outs in the ninth.Pirates starter Luis Ortiz (2-4) lasted just 3 1/3 innings, surrendering five runs on seven hits and five walks....

Suspect in fatal Aurora shooting arrested in Georgia for separate homicide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:00 GMT

A 24-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal Aurora shooting was arrested by Atlanta police last week for allegedly committing a separate murder in Georgia.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | One man has died after he was assaulted on East 53rd Avenue in northeast Denver Crime and Public Safety | Four killed by gun violence in Denver identified Crime and Public Safety | Suspect sought in Saturday double homicide in Denver Crime and Public Safety | Charges reduced for two officers in Elijah McClain case as trial nears Crime and Public Safety | Two men shot to death and dumped in Aurora alley, police say David Kinney was arrested in Atlanta on Thursday for allegedly shooting and killing a man there on Aug. 13, according to a press release from the Atlanta Police Department. Kinney was also being sought by Aurora police on suspicion of first-degree murder for the Aug. 5 shooting of Kerris Silva...

High-ranking Colorado officials pushing back against Kroger-Albertsons merger

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:00 GMT

Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young became the latest state official to publicly oppose the proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, the respective parent companies of King Soopers and Safeway.He joins Secretary of State Jena Griswold and Attorney General Phil Weiser in pressing the Federal Trade Commission to halt the $25 billion deal made public in October.In a letter signed by six other state treasurers, Young argues that the merger could hurt the “financial well-being” of residents because of any resulting “reduction in wages.”The treasurers cite a May study by the Economic Policy Institute that found the deal “will lower wages for 746,000 grocery store workers in over 50 metropolitan areas of the U.S.,” with total annual earnings dropping by $334 million in those locations.“The ramifications of these wage reductions extend beyond individual workers and their ability to sustain themselves and their families,” t...

Aurora firefighters save person from basement fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:00 GMT

Aurora firefighters saved a person from a basement late Tuesday night in east Aurora.A witness reported a fire coming from their neighbor’s balcony near Yale Avenue and Laredo Street just after 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aurora fire officials said in a news release.When fire crews arrived, they found smoke coming from the front door and determined the cause of the smoke and found the victim and heavy fire in the basement.“Fire crews worked together quickly and efficiently, to coordinate efforts on both getting the patient out of the home and fighting the fire,” according to the news release.The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.The single victim was the only person found in the fire, according to the release.The fire is currently under investigation.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Lakewood storage facility that caught on fire was being used as shelter by the homeless Crime and Public Safety | One person injur...

Deputy charged with trying to help fellow deputy cover up DUI crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:00 GMT

A member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Special Enforcement Bureau has been charged with trying to cover up another deputy's DUI, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón.Gregory Davis, 54, faces five counts related to the alleged DUI of Carlos Lopez last year, Gascón's office said in a news release. According to prosecutors, Lopez was driving while under the influence of alcohol when he crashed his LASD SUV in Stevenson Ranch on Aug. 26, 2022. LASD deputy who went missing after crash arrested on suspicion of DUI When Davis arrived on scene, he "pulled his fellow deputy's limp body out of the crashed SUV and placed him in the vehicle of his fellow deputy’s wife, who drove him home," the release said."Prosecutors say Davis then attempted to move the deputy’s SUV before an off-duty LAPD officer passing by called authorities. Davis initially did not identify himself as an off-duty deputy," the release added.Both Davis and Lopez are members of ...

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte turns 20, slated to return in August

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:00 GMT

With the summer season slowly fading away and fall on the horizon, many are gearing up for the return of everything pumpkin spice.Starbucks announced Wednesday that its famous pumpkin spice latte will return to coffee shops nationwide on Thursday, along with other seasonal items. Jack in the Box to offer free tacos to customers, similar to Taco Bell promotion The fan-favorite drink will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year after first being introduced at about 100 in Washington D.C. and Vancouver, Canada, in 2003.These items will join the pumpkin spice latte on this year’s limited-time fall menu.Starbucks announced Wednesday that its famous pumpkin spice latte will return to coffee shops nationwide on Thursday, along with other seasonal items. (Starbucks) Pumpkin Cream Chai LattePumpkin Cream Cold BrewIced Apple Crisp Oatmilk MacchiatoBaked Apple CroissantPumpkin Cream Cheese MuffinOwl Cake PopStarbucks lovers can also get pumpkin-spiced flavored items at their local groc...

3 women accused of running illicit massage businesses in Oxnard

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:00 GMT

Three women are accused of human trafficking after allegedly running illicit massage businesses in Oxnard, officials announced Wednesday.An investigation into one of the businesses, VIP Therapy Massage in Oxnard, began in March, when detectives learned commercial sex was occurring at the location.There were allegedly elements of coercion by the business owner, Silvia Diaz, 51, and the manager, Claudia Gonzalez, 41, on at least two victims working at the location, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.Gonzalez was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking, pimping and pandering, while Diaz was arrested in connection with the same violations as well as money laundering.Detectives also investigated another illicit massage business in Oxnard called Blue Moon Spa.The owner, Irma Mendoza, 58, was eventually arrested on suspicion of pimping, pandering and money laundering.Bail for each woman was set at $900,000, officials said.During the investigation, detectives seized more th...

Luxury apartments roll out amenities for pets

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:00 GMT

There was a time when high-end apartment buildings frowned on noisy, furniture-destroying dogs and cats.Now they're rolling out the red carpet for furry tenants.A past emphasis on human amenities such as fitness centers, swimming pools and rooftop grills has given way to critter-friendly perks such as pet "yappy hours," rooftop dog parks and furry fashion shows.There's a good reason: Americans adopted millions of dogs and cats during the pandemic, and landlords know that if they want to attract such folk, they need to please their animals."From the moment you start thinking about your business plan and start thinking about the design, you’re thinking about pet owners," Raul Tamez, a senior director for Greystar Real Estate Partners, the largest U.S. apartment manager, told the Wall Street Journal.One Greystar luxury high rise in San Diego features a "bark bar" in the lobby serving up treats and bowls of water.The building also maintains lists of all five-star dog walkers in the vici...