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St. Louis County discusses property tax relief for seniors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An effort to help seniors on fixed incomes stay in their homes through a program to freeze real estate taxes.This legislation stems not only from increasing real estate taxes but also from a bill signed by Missouri Governor Mike Parson last week.Senate Bill 190 creates a program to freeze real estate taxes for anyone old enough to be eligible for Social Security benefits. Members of the Committee of the Whole got a chance to delve into Bill 114 Tuesday afternoon. Council members said they would like to hold the bill, do more research, and find a more sustainable solution.Bill 114 allows seniors in St. Louis County to access this benefit and remain in their homes. However, Councilman Mark Harder, who filed the bill, said no formal decision has been made yet.“The next step is tonight at the meeting. And I haven’t decided yet whether we're going to move this bill forward and vote for a final vote or if I’m going to hold it. That decision hasn’t been made at this...

2 men shot on Hampton Avenue in south St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Two men were wounded in a shooting Tuesday afternoon along a popular corridor in south St. Louis.According to a spokesperson for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting occurred just after 4 p.m. in the 5300 block of Hampton Avenue.One victim was shot in the eye and right shoulder. The second victim suffered a gunshot wound to his throat.Both victims were taken to a local hospital and are listed in stable condition.

Pizza delivery driver robbed in south St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS - An investigation is underway after a pizza delivery driver was robbed Monday afternoon in south St. Louis. The robbery happened around 4 p.m. Monday in the 4400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. Illinois man charged with sharing sex video of former St. Louis County official Investigators say the victim, a 46-year-old man, was fulfilling a delivery to the location. When he arrived, he called a number listed with the order. Two suspects then approached him. One held him at gunpoint while the other stole the pizzas. Police did not report any other items stolen or any significant injuries. The suspects, both believed to be around 18-20 years old, reportedly took off with the pizza in a late-model gray Jeep Grand Cherokee. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is handling the investigation.

MoDOT plans to improve road safety on Page Boulevard in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Safety improvements are coming to Page Boulevard in the City of St. Louis. On Tuesday, MoDOT showed drivers and residents what that might look like.A spokesperson for MoDOT said they chose the stretch of Page Boulevard after doing a Route D road safety audit, which revealed 10 fatalities within five years on this particular portion of the road.The safety demonstration took place in front of Better Family Life, between Belt and Arlington avenues, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. They’re giving away root beer floats, answering questions, and showing drivers and city and county residents what might be coming soon.MoDOT has various methods to reduce pedestrian fatalities and control the speed of drivers. These include temporary center median, curb extensions, bump outs, pedestrian refuge islands, and reducing the number of vehicle travel lanes. St. Louis County man sentenced on child porn charges Route D is set to be resurfaced in 2025-26, so an audit is currently being conducted, an...

Manfred has no intention of altering Pete Rose’s lifetime ban from baseball

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

By RONALD BLUM (AP Baseball Writer)SEATTLE (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has no intention of altering Pete Rose’s lifetime ban from baseball, and said the sport’s commercial deals with gambling companies have no impact on the status of the career hits leader.Rose agreed to a lifetime ban in 1989 after an investigation for Major League Baseball by lawyer John Dowd found Rose placed numerous bets on the Cincinnati Reds to win from 1985-87 while playing for and managing the team.The Hall of Fame’s board decided in 1991 that players on the permanently ineligible list also may not appear on the Hall ballot. Rose asked the Hall in 2016 to change the rule.Rose applied for reinstatement in 1997 and met with Commissioner Bud Selig in 2002, but Selig never ruled on Rose’s application. Manfred succeeded Selig in 2015 and rejected Rose’s application.“We’ve always approached the issue of gambling from the proposition that players and oth...

License plate designed to irk Californians is revoked by Nevada DMV

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

A revoked Nevada license plate that was meant to “drive away” Californians is getting one last chance to go back on the streets.The plate — which reads “GOBK2CA,” short for “Go back to California” — was recalled by the state Department of Motor Vehicles in May after it received a complaint, KOLO-TV first reported. Now the vehicle owner is appealing the recall and will have a hearing on Wednesday, according to the Reno-area news station.A section of the Nevada Administrative Code applied to the recall prohibits defamatory references to a person or group. Average rent in this California city just surpassed San Francisco “In this case, the defamed group is Californians,” DMV spokesperson Eli Rohl told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He adding that the department “regularly” turns down license plates that share the same message.A special license committee meets every Monday to review reported license plates, before determining which ones violate Nevada statute.The DMV reviewed more than...

Missing hiker found dead in Yosemite National Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

The body of the missing hiker in Yosemite has been recovered, according to the family, KTLA sister stations KSEE/KGPE reports.24-year-old Petaluma native Hayden Klemenok tragically went missing at Yosemite National Park on Sunday, July 2, during a hike with friends.Hayden Klemenok (Yosemite National Park/Facebook)His family traveled to Yosemite shortly after in an effort of locating him but revealed on Tuesday that their effort was met with devastating news."On Sunday morning, we were notified that Hayden had been located. Due to the complexity of his location, it took another 24 hours to formally recover him. While a few further steps remain in the investigation, Hayden's cause of passing is presumed to be an accidental drowning," the family posted on Facebook.The family added that memorial service plans are in the works.Taylor McKinnie, Hayden's sister says he was a recent graduate of San Diego State and a lifelong athlete.

Suspect arrested in 2020 killing of man found inside burned vehicle in Thermal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the killing of a man who was found inside a charred vehicle in Thermal nearly three years ago, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department announced Tuesday.The victim was discovered after firefighters extinguished a vehicle fire near the intersection of Pierce Street and Airport Boulevard on July 18, 2020.The case was deemed a homicide by the Riverside County Coroner’s Office.Authorities were able to identify the victim ten days later using dental records as 23-year-old Luis Pinedo of Mecca.Following a yearslong investigation, detectives identified the suspect as 34-year-old Ruben Esquivel of Coachella, who was already in custody for an unrelated homicide, officials said.Esquivel was charged with murder, arson and the use of a gun in the commission of a felony.No further details about the case were released.

Looking to beat the SoCal heat? Check out these 5 Southern California water parks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

As Southern California braces for another sweltering heat wave, many people are looking to beat the heat at their local water park.There's no shortage of fun water park offerings in Southern California, but if you only have the time or budget for one, this list is for you.Here are the top five water parks in Southern California, according to reviews and ratings from Tripadvisor and Yelp.Knott's Soak City - Buena ParkFirst up is Knott's Soak City, renowned for its impressive selection of water slides, expansive wave pools and enjoyable family attractions. This waterpark in Orange County offers visitors an adrenaline rush from the park's various flumes, as well as the chance to cool off in the parks vibrant and all-ages water play areas.Some of its most well-known attractions include Pacific Spin, Old Man Falls and Malibu Run. It's also home to the massive wave pool, Surf Lagoon.Soak City opens every day at 10 a.m. and typically closes at 6 p.m. Sunday through Friday, and 7 p.m. on Sa...

One Injured in Motorcycle Crash near Durango Drive [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

Motorcycle Crash near Durango Drive and Alta Drive Left One Person HospitalizedLAS VEGAS, NV (July 11, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, a motorcycle crash near Durango Drive left one man injured.The incident happened on June 17th, just after 2:40 p.m., involving a motorcyclist and a vehicle.According to reports, the vehicle and the motorcycle were traveling near the intersection of Durango Drive and Alta Drive when they collided. At this time, the details surrounding the collision are unclear.Emergency crews arrived at the scene shortly after. Paramedics transported one man to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Meanwhile, the southbound lanes of Durango Drive from Alta Drive to Milestone Drive were blocked as crews performed cleanup and preliminary duties. However, the roads were later reopened at around 6:00 p.m.No additional information regarding the motorcycle crash near Durango Drive is currently available and further investigation is still underway.Motorcyclists r...