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Body found in grassy area of north St. Louis County, death deemed suspicious

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Authorities are investigating a "suspicious death" Tuesday afternoon in north St. Louis County, just a few miles north of Interstate 270. St. Louis County officers responded to the situation just after 2 p.m. in the 12000 block of Columbia Bottom Road. Police found a man's body in a grassy area near the road. Incriminating comment helps solve 1993 cold case Arnold, Missouri murder Investigators have not yet identified the victim by name or age, and it's unclear what might have led up to his death."At this time, there is no obvious cause of death," said the St. Louis County Police Department in a news release. Police have also not disclosed any potential suspect information. Detectives worked to collect evidence and cleared the scene after several hours. They found the victim in a grassy area. Detectives also surveyed a patch of land that appeared to be burned, but it's unknown if that's linked to the investigation. Close Thanks for ...

DWI charges likely after driver hits three MoDOT workers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A driver hit three MoDOT contract workers in a Ferguson construction zone late Monday night, sending them to the hospital. DWI charges are likely against the driver. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, a driver in a white Ford Focus hit the MoDOT contract workers around 10:30 p.m. Monday near New Halls Ferry Road and I-270.Officials say the accused driver, a 33-year-old man, initially ran away, but he was caught a short time later by St. Louis County police. Incriminating comment helps solve 1993 cold case Arnold, Missouri murder The three MoDOT contractors work for Pace Construction. They were laying asphalt in a closed section of Northbound New Halls Ferry Road.  An ambulance took all three workers to the hospital. The workers are 22, 35 and 38 years old. Some are in serious condition and require surgery. “First and foremost, our focus is on our employees and their families right now," said Joseph Reichmuth, Pace Safety Dir...

Pipe bombs lead Hannibal man to several years behind bars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A Hannibal man will spend several years behind bars after making a series of illegal pipe bombs. Joshua Eugene Rickey, 34, was sentenced Tuesday to six years in federal prison. He admitted to detonating two pipe bombs last year. According to his plea agreement, Rickey admitted making a series of pipe bombs out of sparklers and plastic or metal pipes between July 4 and Aug. 13 last year. Investigators say Rickey detonated one in a burned-out house across from his own home in late July 2022 and once lit one at his grandmother’s house, damaging a fence. Incriminating comment helps solve 1993 cold case Arnold, Missouri murder The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says pipe bombs and other “improvised explosive devices constructed from various objects are prohibited and extremely dangerous.”“This case illustrates ATF’s commitment in preventing attacks instead of responding to their aftermath,” said Special Agent in Charge Bernard Hansen for ...

Logan O’Connor continues NHL come-up by emerging as pillar for Avs early in season: “He’s probably been our best player”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:22 GMT

As a University of Denver freshman in 2015, Logan O’Connor was scratched from his first 13 games with the Pioneers, and doubt started to swirl in the forward’s head.“That was the first time in my career that the vision of making it to the NHL was blurred, and I wasn’t exactly sure it was going to work out,” O’Connor recalled on Tuesday. “But I focused on being a good teammate, on what I could prove in practice, and I used that offseason to make sure that didn’t happen again.”Fast-forward eight years, and LOC’s come-up is on full display early in the season for the Avalanche. O’Connor, the league leader with three shorthanded goals, earned a promotion to Colorado’s third line last week. Over the past two-plus years, he’s gone from an undrafted variable into one of the Avs’ pillars amid another season with championship expectations.“He’s been a guy where through these first 10 games we can ...

Diamond-encrusted necklaces among items stolen from CU Buffs locker room at Rose Bowl

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:22 GMT

Police in Pasadena, California on Tuesday released additional details about a theft from the University of Colorado Buffaloes locker room during a game against UCLA at the Rose Bowl on Oct. 28.Four CU football players were identified as victims in a report released by the Pasadena Police Department, ranging from 20 to 23 years old. Police are not aware of additional victims in the case, according to city officials.The incident was reported at 9:22 p.m. at the visiting locker room at the Rose Bowl when unknown suspects entered the locker room “by unknown means” and stole items from the players’  lockers.The items stolen were three “diamond-plated” necklaces with medallions bearing the players’ initials, a pair of headphones and miscellaneous football equipment, according to a police report.Buffs football coach Deion Sanders has pushed back against critics questioning why the players were flaunting their jewelry.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Deion Sa...

Avalanche newcomers Miles Wood, Tomas Tatar have chance to “stick it to” former team

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:22 GMT

There were a few more players from the opposing team watching parts of the Colorado Avalanche’s morning skate Tuesday at Ball Arena, and it’s a pretty safe bet on the reasoning for it: Two of their old pals were on the ice.Miles Wood and Tomas Tatar were getting ready to face their former team for the first time with the New Jersey Devils in town.“It’s exciting to see all the guys again,” Tatar said. “You want to play well to kind of stick it to them. I have a lot of friends on the team and I had a great two years there. I’m looking forward to the challenge of playing against them.”Wood was a fourth-round pick by the Devils in 2013, and spent eight seasons in New Jersey. His best year was 2017-18, when he had a career-high 19 goals and 32 points, and the club made the playoffs for the first time in six seasons.After that, it was a long grind of a rebuild, followed by a couple of seasons with increased preseason expectations but disappo...

Baskin-Robbins has outdone itself

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:22 GMT

This week saw Kraft Heinz announcing a new pickle-flavored ketchup. Not to be outdone in the goofy-food sweepstakes, Baskin-Robbins is stepping up with a Thanksgiving-themed ice cream.As in much of what you might find on the table at a typical feast.The new flavor, dubbed "Turkey Day Fixin's," features the untraditional ice-cream sensations of sweet potato, spice, cornbread pieces and swirls of cranberry sauce.No, really."We continue to push the boundaries of flavor innovation at Baskin-Robbins and wanted to bring a unique scoop to the table that deliciously encapsulates all the sweet and savory flavors from your favorite Thanksgiving sides," Hannah Suits, Baskin-Robbins' director of brand marketing, said in a statement.She called Turkey Day Fixin's "a delicious and innovative take on holiday favorites."And if you're wondering if that's potentially the biggest misfire in the company's history, think again.A case study of Baskin-Robbins' growth noted "a lot of failures" on the compan...

69-Year-Old Woman Killed in Bicycle Accident on 19th Street [Santa Monica, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:22 GMT

Female Cyclist Pronounced Dead after Bicycle Crash near Idaho AvenueSANTA MONICA, CA (November 7, 2023) – One woman was fatally struck in a bicycle crash on 19th Street and Idaho Avenue, Friday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 8:42 a.m. on October 27th.Officers say a southbound car broadsided a cyclist that was heading west on Idaho Avenue. Shortly after, medics arrived and took the female cyclist to a local hospital where she later died. Although, authorities have not yet released her identity.At this time, an active investigation to determine more details is still currently underway. Once available, further information will be released.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased woman. May you find comfort and strength during this devastating time.Losing a loved one in a bicycle accident is always a traumatic experience for those left behind. Reach out to Sweet James and let them h...

Letters: Natural connection | Climate change | Oslo Accords

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:22 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Birding offers chanceto connect with natureRe: “Bay Area birdwatching tips for newbies” (Nov. 5).I am writing to express my appreciation for the insightful article on birdwatching in the Bay Area. This informative piece not only piqued my curiosity but also equipped me with a treasure trove of valuable resources and tools, such as iNaturalist, that can be harnessed to gather and share data with scientific researchers while engaged in the fun activity of birdwatching. I would like to take a moment to thank the author for their outstanding efforts in compiling and sharing this invaluable information.As someone who typically enjoys leisurely hikes in the area, this article served as an eye-opener. It shed light on a world of recreational opportunities including birdwatching that I had not previously considered. Given the region’s abundant natural resources and its rich diversity of bird po...

APEC conference next week to bring Biden and Xi, along with closed roads, traffic

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:39:22 GMT

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference beginning Sunday in San Francisco is expected to roll out the red carpet for dignitaries — and result in roadway closures, snarled traffic and security checkpoints for residents, workers and visitors.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has designated the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week — which is expected to draw President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping and to be the largest gathering of world leaders in San Francisco since the signing of the UN Charter in 1945 — a “National Special Security Event” requiring heightened protective measures in and around San Francisco.“The goal of the Secret Service and our law enforcement and public safety partners is to provide a secure environment while minimizing impact and inconveniences to residents and businesses,” U.S. Secret Service special agent Jeremy Brown said.Here’s what you need to know:The gathering, with an associated summit for maj...