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Two dead, one injured in Cahokia Heights shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. -- Two men are dead after a late-night shooting in Cahokia Heights, Illinois. The victims who died in the shooting have been identified as Jeffery Paine Jr., 38, and Brian Hill, 26. They both died at the hospital.Police were called to the 7400 block of Old Missouri Avenue just after midnight. They found three people shot. Not much information has been released about the third person injured in this shooting. ‘Seafood City’ market in University City facing $300,000 lawsuit in unpaid rent The investigation into this shooting is ongoing. The police say that there is no threat to the public. No suspects are being named right now.Do you have a tip for the police? Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to call St. Louis Regional Crimestoppers at 1-866-371-8477.

Imo's is adding cauliflower pizza crusts to menus

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A lot of people are turning to cauliflower pizza crust as a healthier option. It can lower the calorie and carb counts of your pizzas. The crusts can also be used in keto diets. Starting today, Imo's Pizza is adding cauliflower crusts to the menu. Chiefs players react to Taylor Swift’s appearance at Arrowhead “After a lot of research and sampling, we landed on a great option for our customers who are looking for an alternative and who maybe haven’t enjoyed an Imo’s Pizza in a while. We’re really excited to add this option to our robust menu and welcome more people to the table," states Nichole Carpenter, Imo’s Director of Marketing.Customers can order 10-inch crusts when ordering St. Louis-style pizzas. It is coming to all locations and will also be an option when ordering through their app.

Plague killed Archuleta County resident, health officials confirm

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

An Archuleta County resident died from the plague, health officials announced Monday.The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, alongside San Juan Basin Public Health, is investigating after laboratory testing confirmed the unidentified resident died from plague.“While this disease is very rare, it is important to be aware of how you can be exposed and the symptoms it can cause,” said Tiffany Switzer, interim executive director of SJBPH. “If you think you have symptoms consistent with plague, seek health care immediately and let them know you may have been exposed.”Plague is caused by bacteria that can be transmitted to humans through the bites of infected fleas or by direct contact with infected animals, according to a Monday news release from San Juan Basin Public Health.According to the release, plague is frequently detected in rock squirrels, prairie dogs, wood rats, and other species of ground squirrels and chipmunks. Residents should not eradicate or...

After WGA deal, what's next for Hollywood?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

The union representing screenwriters reached a tentative agreement with Hollywood studios to end a historic strike after nearly five months, raising hopes that a crippling shutdown of movie and television filming could be near an end.Actors remain on strike, but the deal with writers might help them find a resolution soon as well.The Writers Guild of America announced the deal Sunday in a joint statement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the group that represents studios, streaming services and production companies in negotiations. The agreement must be approved by the guild’s board and members before the strike officially ends. That could happen this week. Tentative deal reached to end Hollywood writer’s strike The pact “was made possible by the enduring solidarity of WGA members and extraordinary support of our union siblings who joined us on the picket lines for over 146 days,” the guild said in an email to members.In a longer message from the guild ...

Rapper Krayzie Bone reportedly hospitalized in Los Angeles

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Krayzie Bone of the hip-hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony is reportedly fighting for his life while hospitalized in Los Angeles. According to AllHipHop.com, the artist was sedated and on a ventilator as of Sunday after doctors performed surgery on one of his lungs after an artery was found leaking. However, the bleeding did not stop.Singer Krayzie Bone poses with his Grammy for BestRap Performance By a Duo or Group for "Ridin" in the press room at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Feb. 11, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)The outlet said this all started on Friday when Krayzie Bone, whose real name is Anthony Henderson, checked himself into the hospital after he coughed up large amounts of blood. A CAT scan found the issue within his lung. The "Crossroads" artist suffers from sarcoidosis, which is an inflammatory disease. The American Lung Association says the condition occurs when the "immune system overreacts, causing groups of...

Paul Sanchez and 1 Other, Declared Dead in Pedestrian Crash on Astoria Street [Sylmar, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Fatal Pedestrian-Car Collision Claims Lives of Man and Woman near Foothill BoulevardSYLMAR, CA (September 25, 2023) – Tragedy unfolded on Thursday night when Paul Sanchez and an unidentified female victim lost their lives in a pedestrian accident on Astoria Street.Officers swiftly responded to the devastating incident at approximately 7:40 p.m., which occurred at the 13900 block of Astoria Street, near Foothill Boulevard.According to initial reports, a 35-year-old driver heading eastbound on Foothill collided with a man who was pushing a woman in a wheelchair, the reasons for which remain unknown.First responders who arrived at the scene pronounced the man pushing the wheelchair deceased on-site. Medical personnel transported the female victim to a hospital, where she tragically succumbed to her injuries.The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Coroner has identified the deceased male pedestrian as 38-year-old Paul Sanchez, while the identity of the female victim remains u...

Jamie Pruitt Killed in Hit-and-Run on Mission Boulevard [Jurupa Valley, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Fatal Accident in Jurupa Valley Claims Life of 42-Year-Old WomanJURUPA VALLEY, CA (September 25, 2023) – Tragedy struck on Wednesday afternoon when a hit-and-run collision on Mission Boulevard resulted in the untimely death of Jamie Pruitt.Deputies swiftly responded to the incident just before 3:30 p.m., which occurred at the 5000 block of Mission Boulevard.According to an eyewitness account, a white 2012 Toyota Corolla struck the woman. Following the impact, the unidentified driver fled the scene without providing any assistance to the injured victim.Upon their arrival, emergency responders found a female victim lying on the road. Despite their efforts to save her, paramedics were forced to pronounce 42-year-old Jamie Pruitt, a resident of Jurupa Valley, deceased at the scene.A photograph taken at the scene captured the Corolla involved in the incident, showing significant damage to the front passenger side hood and windshield.Jurupa Valley authorities are now urging anyone w...

Ruben Reyes Victoria Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Storke Road [Goleta, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

David Rousso Apprehended After Fatal Pedestrian Collision near Bollay DriveGOLETA, CA (September 25, 2023) – On Wednesday afternoon, tragedy struck when 29-year-old Ruben Reyes Victoria lost his life in a hit-and-run incident on Storke Road.The incident occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. along the southbound lanes of Storke Road near Camino Real Marketplace, close to Bollay Drive.Reports indicate that 19-year-old David Rousso was operating a vehicle in the vicinity when he collided with Victoria, who was a landscape maintenance worker. Following the collision, Rousso fled the scene without providing any assistance to the injured victim.Emergency responders found the unconscious victim lying in the bicycle lane. Despite their life-saving efforts, paramedics tragically declared Ruben Reyes Victoria, a resident of Goleta, deceased at the scene.Sheriff’s authorities successfully located and apprehended the suspect, David Rousso, in the 400 block of Storke Road.As a result o...

Halloween gardening: Experts suggest some spooky season plants

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

For some Halloween enthusiasts, the season starts long before October: The scary movie marathons have begun, the decorations are up and… the plants are showing off their foliage? Yes, the plants. Spooky-looking garden and house plants have become increasingly popular. More than 17,000 posts on Instagram include the hashtag #gothgarden and plants such as the Raven ZZ (aka  Zamioculcas zamiifolia) and Alocasia Black Velvet are hot commodities in plant shops.Though many of these plants are popular year-round and are long-term additions to gardens and homes, Halloween seemed like the perfect time to give them their spotlight. We asked experts for their picks for some creepy – but striking – plants. Carnivorous cutiesA classic edition in the creepy plant pantheon is the carnivorous plant, and Danae Horst, owner of Folia Collective in Eagle Rock and author of the book “Houseplants for All,” knows of a few common varieties that will love munching on creepy crawlies in a sunny window. Venus...

Monday night’s $785 million Powerball jackpot is 9th largest lottery prize. Odds of winning are miserable

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa — The ninth-largest lottery jackpot will be on the line Monday night when numbers are drawn for a $785 million Powerball prize.The payout has grown so large because it has been building for more than two months, since a player in California matched all six numbers on July 19 and won $1.08 billion. That’s 28 consecutive drawings without a big winner.That winless streak is due to the miserable odds of winning the Powerball jackpot, at 1 in 292.2 million. It’s those long, long odds that result in such large top prizes, as they cause the jackpot to roll over week after week.Related ArticlesCalifornia News | Letters: Oil companies | Self-driving cars | Dyslexia skills | Lottery owes | Spending here | Pride flag bans California News | Scratchers ticket worth $2 million sold at East Bay gas station California News | Winning Fantasy 5 lotto-ticket nets over $178,000 in East Bay The jackpot is the ninth-largest in the world, be...