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Man pleads guilty to bank 2020 bank robbery and shootout

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man from Florissant pleaded guilty to robbing three banks and shooting at Jefferson County deputies.31-year-old Cameron Thomas dressed as a woman when he robbed the 'First State Community' Bank in October 2020. He came back the next day, trying to rob the same bank. St. Louis Zoo unveils new attractions Police chased Thomas into High Ridge, which led to a shootout with deputies. He then forced his way into a woman's apartment and held her at gunpoint until he was finally arrested.Thomas had been convicted of another robbery in 2012. He faces at least 17 years in prison when sentenced on November 9.

Councilman reintroducing senior tax freeze

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County will reconsider a plan to give senior-citizen homeowners a property tax break after rejecting it last month.Councilman Dennis Hancock from Fenton is expected to reintroduce the legislation at Tuesday night's meeting. He says some of the council members who voted "no" in the last session could have been swayed with a more pointed conversation. Road rage mystery solved as ghost driver gets prison time The plan would freeze property taxes for seniors who are eligible for social security, own a home in St. Louis County, and are required to make tax payments on that home. Four of the seven council members rejected the bill last month.

One person killed in crash involving vehicle and pedestrian in northeast Denver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:25 GMT

One person was killed in an overnight crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in northeast Denver near the intersection of Peoria Street and Interstate 70, delaying traffic.Denver Police were investigating this fatal crash in the area of East 39th Avenue and Paris Street, according to an agency posting on X, the social media site formerly called Twitter. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Police advised drivers to find alternate routes.#TRAFFIC: #DPD officers are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorist and a pedestrian in the area of 39th/Paris. One person has been pronounced deceased on scene. Expect delays in the area. Alternate routes advised. pic.twitter.com/L7klQ0Bz30— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 15, 2023

Crash on southbound I-25 north of metro Denver near Berthoud forces closure

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:25 GMT

A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 25 north of metro Denver near Berthoud Tuesday morning forced the closure of southbound lanes.Southbound I-25 was closed near Colorado 60 around 7 a.m., according to Colorado Department of Transportation’s post on X, the social media site formerly called Twitter.#I25 southbound: Road closed due to a crash between CO 60 and CO 60. https://t.co/FBCxutOs3G— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) August 15, 2023

I-70 traffic delayed around Eisenhower Tunnel after truck crash leads to fire in trees along highway

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:25 GMT

Colorado transportation officials have opened some lanes after a closure of westbound Interstate 70 near the Eisenhower Tunnel for safety reasons Tuesday morning after a truck crash that led to a fire in trees along the highway.Shortly after 7 a.m., the right lane of I-70 was closed between Exit 218 at Herman Gulch and Exit 216 at Loveland Pass, west of Silver Plume, according to Colorado Department of Transportation postings on X, the social media site formerly called Twitter.A truck rollover crash just east of the tunnel shortly after sunrise apparently sparked the fire, which spread into trees. Firefighters were at the scene dousing that blaze.#I70 westbound: Road closed due to safety concerns between Exit 218 – Herman Gulch and Exit 216 – US 6; Loveland Pass. https://t.co/IuRjwkz8jH— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) August 15, 2023 

Denver weather: Heat wave bringing highs in the 90s

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:25 GMT

A wave of hot and dry conditions will hit metro Denver and Colorado’s northeastern plains Tuesday with temperatures topping 90 degrees for the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service.No rain will fall in Denver on Tuesday, weather forecasters said. On Wednesday, storms may roll over the city in the afternoon.The high temperature in Denver on Tuesday will be 93 degrees, decreasing to 63 degrees at night, forecasters said. On Wednesday, the high is expected to hit 96 degrees, and on Thursday 93 degrees before another 96-degree day on Friday.Wind at speeds less than 10 miles per hour may blow through the city.The Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment has issued an air quality alert, effective through Tuesday afternoon, warning that ozone concentrations likely will be high enough to hurt sensitive people including the elderly and children. The worst pollution is expected in the southern and western parts of metro Denver, including Highlands R...

Man seen on TikTok video lurking near women in Burbank bookstore appears in court

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:25 GMT

A man seen in a TikTok video lurking near women in a Burbank bookstore earlier this month was arraigned in court on Monday. Glendale police arrested 37-year-old Calese Crowder on Friday for an unrelated incident in which he was suspected of peeping into a home. Calese Crowder, 37, is seen in an image provided by the Glendale Police Department. "The family, including children, were home at the time of the incident," the Glendale Police Department stated in a news release. During Monday's arraignment, Crowder was ordered to remain in jail for 60 days after he pleaded no contest to charges. He must also complete 52 weeks of sexual impulse classes. TikTok video captures man lurking near women’s legs in Burbank bookstore On Aug. 7, a woman shopping at a Burbank bookstore recorded TikTok video of a man, apparently Crowder, crouching near her and another woman inside the store. A TikTok video captures a man lurking extremely close to a woman's legs while she was shopping in a Burbank Bar...

Woman severely injured by hit-and-run while on 'pocket bike' in South L.A., LAPD says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:25 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department is looking for a "box style" vehicle similar to a Kia Soul or Honda Element after a hit-and-run left a person severely injured in the Historic South-Central neighborhood of South Los Angeles early Sunday morning.At about 3:45 a.m. at 27th Street and Griffith Avenue, a woman riding a mini motorized "pocket bike" was hit by the vehicle, which also could be similar to a Scion xB or Nissan Cube, according to a press release from the LAPD.The woman was taken to a local hospital with severe but not life-threatening injuries.The LAPD released footage of the suspected vehicle, and they're asking for the public's help in finding the car and its driver. A reward of up to $25,000 is available for information leading to the driver's identification, apprehension, conviction or resolution through civil compromise.Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Juan Campos at 213-833-3713 or email him at [email protected] can also be placed to 213-833-374...

Recovery sleep on the weekend doesn't help: Study

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:25 GMT

Some early birds don't get much sleep during the week with the expectation that they'll make it up during the weekend. However, a new study says waiting to catch up on zzzs doesn't work. Map: One part of California drinks more than others, study finds Penn State University measured the sleeping habits of men ages 20 to 35. They were only allowed to sleep five hours during the week and then 10 hours on the weekend. Researchers found that the extra hours had no impact on the participants' baseline levels of sleep. In fact, the study found the participants had higher heart rates, which could lead to more heart problems as they age. (Unsplash) “Only 65% of adults in the U.S. regularly sleep the recommended seven hours per night, and there's a lot of evidence suggesting that this lack of sleep is associated with cardiovascular disease in the long term,” said Anne-Marie Chang, associate professor of biobehavioral health and co-author of the work published in the journal Psychosoma...

Paravi Examines Her Skeleton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:25 GMT

Paravi Examines Her Skeleton: Rising singer and songwriter Paravi has released new single “Skeleton” via RCA Records. It’s a soulful, emotional pop tune that has a chorus reminiscent of Florence + the Machine’s most epic moments. With a rap ending.“This is a song about being the amalgamation of my parents, my chosen family, and my ancestors,” says Paravi. “For the first time in my life, I found myself questioning whether or not I’m good enough, talented enough, special enough to reach the levels of success and impact I’ve always dreamt of. I sat with myself and asked who the most powerful people in my life were, the most compassionate, kind, and hopeful. And the answers were my parents, my brother, my grandparents, and my relatives in India. My chosen family.”“I realized it was the people whose blood runs in my veins,” she continues. “I am a part of them. I am literally part of my mother and father, my ancestors…our f...