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Federal indictment for St. Louis County man over store robbery

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A federal grand jury indicted a St. Louis County man Thursday for allegedly robbing a convenience store at gunpoint earlier this year.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Richard Barber, 51, used a gun to rob a Gas Mart in north St. Louis on Feb. 11, 2023.According to court documents, Barber walked into the store, took beer from a fridge, and then pulled a pistol on the clerk before ordering the employee to empty the cash register.Two days later, Barber wrecked his car and police recovered a pistol resembling the one used in the robbery. Police also reviewed security footage from the store and connected Barber to the crime. Prosecutor from Kim Gardner’s office dies on I-270 Barber was charged with felony robbery, possession and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.If convicted, Barber faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine on the robbery cha...

Metro Denver housing market less extreme when viewed in terms of space for the money

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:50 GMT

Look just at median home prices, and metro Denver is one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. But look at what buyers get in square footage, and things are still on the high side, but not as pricey.Zillow, for example, lists metro Denver as the eighth most expensive housing market at the end of last year, just behind the New York City metropolitan area. Ranking by price per square foot, or what buyers get for what they pay, metro Denver ranks as the 21st most expensive market out of the 100 largest metros, according to a blog post from RealtyHop, a home search portal.Denver has seen a substantial rise, going from $293.86 a square foot in 2019, before the pandemic, to $367.62 a square foot this year. But well before that, migration from costlier markets was pushing up prices.“Migration has inevitably driven up home prices in places like Denver. While still affordable compared to cities like San Francisco and LA, Denver is now one of the least affordable cities ...

Colorado solicits “galaxy-sized” Star Wars fanbase to raise funds for people with disabilities in license plate auction

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:50 GMT

Colorado leaders launched their second “May-the-4th-Be-With-You” solicitation of Star Wars minions Thursday, declaring they’ll auction off rights to 14 Star Wars-themed green-and-white mountain backdrop state license plates next week – an effort to raise funds for helping people with disabilities.Bidding began at 8 a.m. in an online auction that runs through 7 p.m. May 11, with bids starting at $100, for these Colorado license plates with letter configurations referring to Star Wars movies — such as AKBAR, CHEWY, MRVADER, OB1WAN, and STARWAR. Proceeds will go to the Colorado Disability Funding Committee, which gives grants to programs that help people, state officials said.More than 851,000 people in Colorado are living with disabilities and often can use help on tasks such as applying for available benefits.This is an opportunity for Star Wars aficionados in the state “to bring their galaxy-sized fandom to their earthly vehicle,” Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera stated i...

Driver involved in hit-and-run on Federal and I-70 off-ramp from April sought by Denver police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:50 GMT

A driver involved in a hit-and-run on Federal Boulevard and Interstate 70 early last month remains at large, and police are now asking for the public’s help to find the suspect.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Vehicle in hit-and-run that killed Adams County girl is found Crime and Public Safety | Colorado State Patrol seeking motorist who fatally hit 16-year-old pedestrian in Adams County Crime and Public Safety | Pedestrian seriously injured in hit-and-run near Sloan’s Lake Crime and Public Safety | Denver pedestrian seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash; police searching for driver Crime and Public Safety | Medina Alert issued for hit-and-run crash in Denver The driver reportedly struck a pedestrian at approximately 1:53 a.m. on April 7 at the north Federal Boulevard and the eastbound I-70 highway off-ramp.Police said the driver was inside a red sedan, going northbound on N. Federal Blvd. ...

2 Carson businesses damaged in recent rainstorm

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:50 GMT

The roof of two Carson businesses were damaged and debris was strewn around one area of the city Thursday amid powerful rainstorms, the latest to slam Southern California. The Los Angeles County Fire Department was called to 169th and Walnut streets for a downed tree amid what may have been a strong weather cell that went through the area.Aerial video from Sky5 showed other damage, including pieces of torn-off roofs and debris blown around.The roof of a business was damaged when a powerful weather cell hit Carson on May 4, 2023. (KTLA)The roof of a business was damaged when a powerful weather cell hit Carson on May 4, 2023. (KTLA)A worker places cones around a damage tree amid powerful rainstorms in Carson on May 4, 2023. (KTLA)The L.A. County Department of Public Works will also be responding to the scene to clear any downed trees and assess damage.The incident occurred during a late-season rainstorm that has once again pummeled the Southland. Rain, snow again fall in Southern ...

May the 4th Ultimate Star Wars Survey: Vote for your favorite film and more

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:50 GMT

Since the release of "A New Hope" in 1977, Star Wars has grown to become perhaps the most beloved multimedia franchise ever. It has spawned 11 major motion pictures (and counting), several television and streaming series, video games, theme park rides and attractions, and enough merchandise to fill a hundred Venator-class Star Destroyers. Please take a moment to participate in this (totally unofficial) survey to determine which Star Wars movies and characters are the most popular.Thanks for participating. May the 4th be with you!

1 Dead after Multi-Vehicle Accident on Interstate 10 [Buckeye, AZ]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:50 GMT

Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving a Semi-Truck Resulted in One FatalityBUCKEYE, AZ (May 4, 2023) – Monday afternoon, police were dispatched to a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 10.The incident happened on April 24th at around 5:00 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of the interstate near milepost 103 and Hassayampa Road.According to the Arizona DPS, the collision involved seven vehicles including two semi-trucks where one of them continued to drive in a construction zone and caused a chain reaction.Furthermore, the investigation showed that one of the semi-truck was pulling a flatbed when it performed a jackknifing across the eastbound lanes.Unfortunately, the driver of the semi that continued through the construction zone was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity was not yet released.Also, three other people suffered injuries including one teenager who was airlifted and was listed in critical condition.Consequently, the deputies and crews blocked all lanes in the eastbound of ...

Rider Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash near Dobson Road [Mesa, AZ]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:50 GMT

55-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Crash near Dobson Road and Southern AvenueMESA, AZ (May 4, 2023) – Friday evening, a hit-and-run crash near Dobson Road and Southern Avenue left a motorcyclist dead.The incident happened on April 28th, at around 8:30 p.m., near the intersection of Dobson Road and Southern Avenue.According to reports, a 55-year-old man was pushing his motorcycle across Dobson Road when he was struck by a northbound vehicle.Following the crash, the driver fled the scene on foot and deserted his vehicle in the area. Police are still investigating the identity and the whereabouts of the suspect.Emergency crews arrived shortly after and pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene.At this time, the identity of the rider has not yet been released. Further investigation is still ongoing into the Crash near Dobson Road.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Their deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and fri...

New James Bond book, ‘On His Majesty’s Secret Service,’ out ahead of King Charles’ coronation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:50 GMT

By Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily NewsA new James Bond adventure will be released in tandem with King Charles III’s coronation.Titled “On His Majesty’s Secret Service,” the novel is set to hit shelves Thursday — just two days before the U.K. officially crowns its new monarch.“Young Bond” series author Charlie Higson was commissioned by Ian Fleming Publications to write the new 007 story. According to The Telegraph, the publisher — named after the late author who created the James Bond franchise — approached the writer on short notice, giving him only one month to turn around the manuscript.“Getting it written and turned around in such a short space of time was going to be as tense and heart-pounding as any Bond mission,” Higson said. “Although, of course, nobody would actually be shooting at me.”Related ArticlesWorld News | San Jose festival celebrates the art of letterpress printing World News | Wendell Smith covered sports, history and civil rights and ...

ProPublica: GOP megadonor paid tuition for Clarence Thomas relative

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:50 GMT

By Tierney Sneed | CNNA Texas billionaire and GOP megadonor paid boarding school tuition for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ grandnephew, and the justice did not report the financial assistance for the child he helped raised on his annual disclosures, according to a new ProPublica report — the latest revelation raising ethical questions around the high court.The ProPublica report on Thursday revealed that the billionaire Harlan Crow paid tuition for Mark Martin, who lived with Thomas’ family as a child and for whom the justice became a legal guardian. ProPublica cited a 2009 bank statement and an interview with a former administrator at the Georgia boarding school Martin attended.The former administrator at the school, Hidden Lake Academy, told ProPublica that Crow paid for Martin’s tuition for the year or so Martin was at the boarding school. The administrator said, according to ProPublica, that he had been told by Crow that Crow also paid for Martin&...