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Low river levels cause problems for Missouri farmers transporting harvested goods

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:57 GMT

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. – Even with the recent rainfall, more than 85% of Missouri is still mired in a drought, forcing farmers to switch to other alternatives due to low water levels.Governor Mike Parson said he's hoping for large snowfalls in the northern states to help with navigation on the rivers. The agriculture industry uses the waterways to ship bulk commodities like grain. Southeast Missouri farmer Tom Jennings said his irrigation system saved his crops this year."We have historically sold almost everything over the river," Jennings said. "Sometimes you can skip an irrigation, but there wasn't any skipping of them this year. We' were watering it all the time."Jennings said the ability to apply controlled amounts of water to the dry land led to a successful corn and rice crop, but now, he needs to transport his yield."We've got rice sold that we're delivering right now, and it was supposed to be delivered to a river port, but they switched it to an in-land facility because they can...

St. Louis homicide detectives investigating after 2-year-old killed

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy.Police were summoned to a local hospital on Dec. 1 for an assault involving a child victim.The victim, identified as Mario Mitchell, had bruising on his abdomen and was unresponsive. Mitchell was pronounced dead just before 8:30 p.m. that evening. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW On Dec. 4, the coroner’s office determined Mitchell died as a result of blunt force trauma.Police believe the assault occurred in the 1500 block of S. 39th Street.Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. If you wish to remain anonymous or are interested in a cash reward, call CrimeStoppe...

Registration begins for pub crawl honoring fallen Wentzville Marine

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:57 GMT

WENTZVILLE, Mo. - Online registration kicks off Monday evening for an event honoring a fallen Wentzville Marine.The Third Annual Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz Memorial Pub Crawl will take place Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at bars and restaurants throughout the St. Louis area and across the country.Lance Cpl. Schmitz was among the 13 U.S. troops killed in a suicide bombing in August 2021 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW His father, Mark Schmitz, created the event to celebrate and honor Jared’s birthday.Mark Schmitz founded the nonprofit Freedom 13 to create a veterans' retreat in memory of the 13 lives lost.Bars and restaurants interested in participating in the pub crawl can register here.

Heisman finalists: Jayden Daniels, Marvin Harrison Jr., Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:57 GMT

LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Oregon’s Bo Nix and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., transfer quarterbacks who have all played at least five college seasons, and Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. were announced as the Heisman Trophy finalists on Monday night.The Heisman has been given to the nation’s most outstanding college football player since 1935. This year’s winner will be announced Saturday in New York. The top four vote-getters determined by more than 870 voters, which include members of the media and former Heisman winners, are selected as finalists.With Nix and Penix, the Pac-12 has two Heisman finalists for the first time since 2010 when Stanford’s Andrew Luck was the runner-up to Auburn’s Cam Newton, and Oregon running back LaMichael James finished third in the balloting.The Pac-12 is in its final season with its current membership before 10 schools depart, including Oregon and Washington to the Big Ten.A look at each finalist’s road to Manhattan.Daniels had one of the most p...

LA Metro increasing train frequency to address growing demand

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:57 GMT

Los Angeles Metro trains will be arriving more frequently to accommodate increased demand as the transit service continues to rebound toward pre-pandemic ridership numbers.Beginning Dec. 10, Metro will be increasing train frequencies along the A, C, E and K lines, reducing the time between trains by several minutes.On the A and E lines, trains will be taking off every eight minutes, two minutes faster than previous, during weekday peak hours. On weekends, between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., trains will arrive every 10 minutes instead of 12. All Metrolink service shutting down for 4 days in December Another new change coming on the A and E lines that has been a frequent request of riders — later trains. Metro announced that two additional trains will be added at the end of the night, extending service on the A and E lines by 40 minutes every night. The later trains will be a welcome change for ridgers departing from Long Beach, Azusa and Santa Monica, Metro officials said, with late depart...

Woman dies in shark attack at Mexican beach resort

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:57 GMT

A woman died after a shark bit off her leg at a resort along Mexico's Pacific coast, officials said.The attack happened Saturday in Melaque Bay, a picturesque beach destination just north of Manzanillo in the Mexican state of Jalisco.Emergency crews responded to reports of a person having difficulty getting out of the water and, when they arrived, the woman had already succumbed to her injuries, authorities from the Cihuatlán municipality stated on social media.Video shared widely on social media shows witnesses carrying the woman onto the beach and attempting to render aid before emergency crews arrived. American tourist killed in shark attack in Bahamas Local media outlets are reporting the victim, identified as Maria Fernanda Martinez, 26, was bitten while trying to prevent the shark from attacking her five-year-old daughter. The child was not hurt.The type of shark that attacked her was not immediately known.Local beaches were closed until further notice.

Home prices are expected to fall in these California cities next year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:57 GMT

After two years of surging U.S. home prices and mortgage rates, some relief could be coming to the real estate market in 2024, according to a new report from Realtor.com.Overall, the real estate firm predicts home prices will fall 1.7% next year, though larger drops are anticipated in 21 of the country’s largest metro areas that Realtor.com analyzed in its forecast. You can still find homes well below $500K in these California counties Austin, Texas, could see the steepest decline, with a 12.2% drop expected. Three other cities in the Lone Star State could see falling home prices, including San Antonio, Dallas and Houston.As for the Golden State, San Francisco and Stockton are set to see the biggest decline in home prices, data shows.The full list can be viewed below: Metro areaProjected decline in home prices (%)Austin, Texas-12.2St. Louis, Missouri-11.7Spokane, Washington-10.2San Antonio, Texas-9.4Dallas, Texas-8.4Portland, Washington-7.4Baton Rouge, Louisiana-5.6San Francisco, ...

Chris Davis Hospitalized after Pedestrian Collision on Normandie Avenue [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:57 GMT

Man Seriously Injured in Pedestrian Accident near Martin Luther King Jr. BoulevardLOS ANGELES, CA (December 4, 2023) – Chris Davis was hospitalized early Wednesday after a pedestrian collision on Normandie Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.First responders arrived to the area shortly before 1:00 a.m., after receiving multiple dispatch calls.Investigators suspect that a patrol car officer encountered a flat tire caused by hitting a nail, leading to the loss of control. Video footage depicts the police vehicle sliding sideways onto the sidewalk, ultimately colliding with a pedestrian.The injured pedestrian, identified as Chris Davis, was transported by medics to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. Meanwhile, the two officers inside the patrol vehicle emerged unharmed. The Los Angeles Police Department is actively investigating the incident.Regardless of whether you are driving or walking, it is crucial to adhere to all traffic laws and prioritize safety measures. Dr...

LA man charged in shooting deaths of homeless men

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:57 GMT

By Sara Smart and Elizabeth Wolfe | CNNA Los Angeles man suspected of shooting to death three homeless men last week as they slept has been charged with murder for the killings of the men and another person at his home in San Dimas, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Monday.Jerrid Joseph Powell, 33, has been charged with four counts of murder, one count of residential robbery and one count of being a felon with a firearm. He also faces special circumstances including multiple murders and murder in the course of a robbery, according to a news release from the DA’s office.Powell was arrested last week in connection with the fatal shooting of the man in nearby San Dimas during a robbery. Investigators using surveillance technology then linked him to the killings that same week of the three men in Los Angeles, the city’s Police Chief Michel Moore has said.Investigators recovered a gun authorities believe was used in the robbery, according to a Friday news relea...

Letters: Lawsuit look | Stay local | Israel self-defense | Impossible aliens | Valuable institutions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:57 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Martinez lawsuitbears a second lookRe: “Residents sue refinery after accidents” (Page B1, Nov. 30).While there is no shortage of lawsuits these days (some might say the number of lawsuits is out of control), this article caught my attention.While those advancing the lawsuit, lead plaintiffs Alena Cruz and Shannon Payne, may have good intentions, it’s unlikely they understand the downstream consequences of the closing and shutting down of a major refinery in the Bay Area. Besides the loss of Jobs, one might reasonably forecast higher, or much higher, gas prices, and perhaps even periods of no availability of gas.Bay Area residents might give this lawsuit and potential refinery shutdown a little more thought, and how it might affect their daily standard of living.Chris KnielOrindaCity councils shouldleave global issues beRe: “Politicians condemn video of Oakland City Council meeting on Ga...