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St. Louis County Council closer to approving critical $128M Bi-State funding

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:35:58 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. -- The "You Paid For It" team has learned that the St. Louis County Council may be on the brink of approving the long-awaited $128 million for Bi-State, which has been held up for weeks.The funds hit a roadblock a few weeks ago when the vote ended in a deadlock – three Democrats voted yes, and three Republicans voted no. This deadlock halted the measure that would greenlight Bi-State receiving the money from a special tax. The impasse created a significant challenge for Bi-State CEO Taulby Roach. Abandoned bike leads to police discovering body at Creve Coeur Park Roach expressed the urgency, stating, "It's critical, about everyday people getting to their jobs and getting to medical appointments. Look, we have over 20 million rides a year on all different modes – whether it's MetroLink, MetroBus, or Call a Ride service. We need to keep St. Louis moving. I need money to keep things moving, whether it's a train, bus, or Call a Ride – we need money to get it done."St. Lou...

Man charged with impersonating Illinois police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:35:58 GMT

MILLSTADT, Ill. -- We now know the name of the man Millstadt Police say was driving around in fake cop cars, fitted with sirens and emergency lights. Raymond Signorino, 55, is charged with four counts, including possession of police equipment and for having an unauthorized license plate. Those are both class-A misdemeanors.Millstadt police say they pulled Signorino over and took him into custody on Friday. They say if Signorino pulled you over or you had any personal interactions with him, call Millstadt police.

4 Beaumont High students identified as suspects in Rose Bowl locker room thefts during CU-UCLA game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:35:58 GMT

Four Beaumont High School students are suspects in the Rose Bowl locker room thefts during the Oct. 28 game between Colorado and UCLA, authorities said Monday.No one has been arrested, said Lisa Derderian, spokeswoman for the city of Pasadena. Police referred the case to the District Attorney’s Office that handles juvenile cases, she added.She couldn’t immediately confirm media reports that the suspects were recruits to UCLA and were on a visit that day. UCLA did say individuals tied to the case were not on an official visit.Beaumont Unified School District officials also did not confirm if the students are football players at the school.“We are disappointed and disheartened to hear of the alleged involvement of Beaumont High School students in the incident at the UCLA-Colorado football game on Oct. 28,” Alex Sponheim, who oversees the Communications Department at the district, said in an email.“We strive to promote strong character and integrity in our students, and the alleged act...

Broncos 15, Bills 15: All tied up in the fourth quarter

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:35:58 GMT

Fresh off their bye week, the Broncos (3-5) are looking to continue their two-game winning streak. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.Live updatesFourth-quarter updatesAnother chance for the offense (8:52 p.m.): The Broncos get the ball near midfield yet again thanks to another great return from Marvin Mims Jr. Can they actually do something with it this time? — Matt SchubertThird-quarter analysis — Broncos 15, Bills 15Parker Gabriel, beat writer: Buckle up. It’s just whether a playoff run is realistic or not hanging in the balance for the Broncos.Matt Schubert, sports editor: Are either of these teams interested in winning this game? Hard to tell through three quarters.Third-quarter updatesAnother turnover (8:39 p.m.): And then the Denver defense gets another takeaway. This one a fumble by Josh Allen that was recovered by Alex Singleton. The Broncos’ offense will start on the Bills’ 48-yar...

Calling for ceasefire in Gaza, hundreds of protesters take over Oakland federal building

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:35:58 GMT

OAKLAND – Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza took over the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building in Oakland on Monday.More than 700 Jewish people and their allies occupied the building’s rotunda, according to organizers. Many of them wore matching black T-shirts declaring, “Jews Say Ceasefire Now.”Jewish-led groups protest and call for a ceasefire in Gaza at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) Related ArticlesPolitics | Online misinformation is thriving in Israel-Hamas war Politics | Letters: Delinquent rent | Divulging RMDs | Cutting homelessness | No armchair QBs Politics | California high school student suspended for saying ‘Free Palestine’ Politics | Medics and patients, including babies, stranded as battles rage around Gaza hospitals Politics | GOP hopeful Chris Christie visits Israel,...

'Let Gaza live': Hundreds of Jewish protesters take over Oakland Federal Building in support of Palestine

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:35:58 GMT

(KRON) -- Video shows more than 600 Bay Area Jewish people and allies gathered at the Oakland Federal Building Monday night to protest "the Israeli military's siege on Gaza," according to event organizers.The sit-in happened just miles away from where President Biden and Vice President Harris are attending APEC. Organizers of the demonstration--the Jewish Voice for Peace Bay Area Chapter and IfNotNow Bay Area--are asking the President and Vice President to follow Oakland-Berkeley Representative Barbara Lee's (D) lead in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza."We are here as Jews who refuse to let the Israeli government perpetrate unspeakable violence in our name," the organization said in a social media post. Video shows protesters wearing shirts that say, "Not in our name" holding signs that say things like "Stop U.S. aid for genocide" and "Let Gaza Live" and singing "ceasefire now" in unison. Adam Schiff (D) and Katie Porter (D), the other two candidates vying to replace former Senator D...

Keshad Johnson’s career-high 17 points leads No. 3 Arizona over Southern 97-59

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:35:58 GMT

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Keshad Johnson scored a career-high 17 points and No. 3 Arizona used a 17-0 run spanning halftime to pull away for a 97-59 win over Southern on Monday night.The Wildcats (3-0) trailed by five midway through the first half before outscoring the Tigers 60-18 over the next 20 minutes.Motiejus Krivas and KJ Lewis had 12 points each and were among six Wildcats to score in double figures. Arizona has gotten 10 or more points from at least five players in each game this season.Tai’Reon Joseph led the Tigers (1-2) with 22 points on 8-of-20 shooting, while the rest of his team was 12 of 41.NO. 6 HOUSTON 79, STETSON 48HOUSTON (AP) — L.J. Cryer scored 21 points, Damian Dunn added 15 points and Houston defeated Stetson.Mylik Wilson scored 11 points, and Terrance Arceneaux had 10 points for Houston, which leaned on its defense forcing 23 turnovers and turning it into 39 points. The Cougars (3-0) had 17 steals. Houston shot 53% and were 9 of 20 on 3-pointers.Alec Oglesby and ...

Wilcher, Mast lead Nebraska over Rider 64-50 in Cornhusker Classic

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:35:58 GMT

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — C.J. Wilcher came off the bench to score 13 points, Rienk Mast added his second straight double-double and Nebraska turned away Rider 64-50 in the opener of the Cornhusker Classic on Monday night.Wilcher made 4 of 8 shots with three 3-pointers for Nebraska (3-0), adding five rebounds. Mast finished with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Josiah Allick added 10 points and six boards.Corey McKeithan scored 18 to lead Rider (1-2). McKeithan sank 6 of 14 shots with two 3-pointers and grabbed five rebounds. Mervin James pitched in with 10 points and five boards.Allick had a dunk in the middle of four made free throws by Brice Williams as Nebraska grabbed a 23-17 lead with 6:26 left in the first half and the Cornhuskers led the rest of the way.Mast had 20 point and 16 rebounds in an 81-54 victory over Florida A&M last time out.Rider was the preseason pick to win the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Stony Brook and Duquesne are the other participants in the round-robin ...

Keshad Johnson helps No. 3 Arizona beat Southern 97-59 after slow start

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:35:58 GMT

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Keshad Johnson scored a career-high 17 points and No. 3 Arizona used a 17-0 run spanning halftime to pull away for a 97-59 win over Southern on Monday night.The Wildcats (3-0) trailed by five midway through the first half before outscoring the Tigers 60-18 over the next 20 minutes.Johnson, a senior transfer from San Diego State, was 6 of 8 from the field and 5 of 6 from the line. He scored 14 points in each of Arizona’s previous two games, including a 78-73 win Friday at then-No. 2 Duke in which he converted the go-ahead three-point play with under a minute remaining.Motiejus Krivas and KJ Lewis had 12 points each and were among six Wildcats to score in double figures. Arizona has gotten 10 or more points from at least five players in each game this season.Tai’Reon Joseph led the Tigers (1-2) with 22 points on 8-of-20 shooting, while the rest of his team was 12 of 41.Arizona led 35-23 at halftime, holding Southern without a field goal over the final 11:13 ...

Este bote salvavidas no tripulado podría rescatar por sí solo a personas que se están ahogando

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:35:58 GMT

(CNN) — Lejos de la atenta mirada de los guardacostas, las aguas de Escocia albergan un número creciente de parques eólicos marinos, junto con sus plataformas de petróleo y gas. Sin embargo, trabajar en esta infraestructura remota conlleva muchos riesgos.Los accidentes son muy comunes y, a menudo, mortales, dice Sam Mayall, marinero de toda la vida y exoficial de cubierta de transporte marítimo. Un informe de 2023 de la Subdivisión de Investigación de Accidentes Marítimos del Reino Unido indica que el 40% de los incidentes de personas al agua son mortales.“Muchas de las tecnologías que se emplean ahora en alta mar son las mismas que han existido allí durante los últimos 40 o 50 años”, explica Mayall.Policías caen en aguas gélidas durante un tenso rescate en OhioGracias a la ayuda de la inteligencia artificial y la tecnología inteligente que permite mejorar la seguridad marítima, su empresa Zelim está trabajando en un trío de dispositivos que pueden salvar vidas, in...