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Eight federal prosecutors partner with St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Eight federal prosecutors have partnered with the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office, a first-of-its-kind arrangement in St. Louis to help prosecute high-profile cases.The group of assistant U.S. attorneys selected collectively has decades of experience as St. Louis City or St. Louis County prosecutors. Expired tags ‘nightmare’: Woman gets car back as neighbor’s truck gets towed away Among them, include: Paul D’AgrosaHal GoldsmithChristine KrugNicholas LakeMatthew MartinJerome McDonaldJennifer SzczucinskiAshley WalkerEach prosecutor will continue to maintain their federal caseloads while handling homicide cases pending in the City of St. Louis Circuit Court. Gore says this is particularly helpful as the city deals with a backlog of cases. “The extraordinary experience of these prosecutors will serve the City of St. Louis in new and unprecedented ways. I want to extend my sincere thanks to U.S. Attorney Sayler Fleming for her partnership,” said St. Louis Circuit Attor...

When and where to watch the big Fair St. Louis fireworks show

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- There are a lot of Independence Day celebrations in the St. Louis area. But, only one of them will be set against the backdrop of the Gateway Arch. The big Fair Saint Louis fireworks show will be held on July 4th. It will begin between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m. and should last around a half hour. The fireworks will be broadcast on FOX 2 and streaming on FOX2Now.com.What: Fair Saint Louis Hosts July 4th Fireworks SpectacularWhen: Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Show begins around 9:15 p.m.Where: St. Louis Arch GroundsHow to watch: In person or on FOX 2The fireworks will be shot from barges in the middle of the Mississippi River. The best place to view the show is from the Arch Grounds. Arrive early to get the best view and bring something to sit on. Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets. Organizers ask that you leave glass containers and alcohol at home.Fair Saint Louis will not be holding a parade or a multi-day event this year. The fireworks show i...

St. Louis-area animal shelters to reduce adoption fees next month

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Several animal shelters in the St. Louis metropolitan area will reduce adoption fees next month as part of a summer campaign. The BISSELL Pet Foundation's "Empty the Shelters" summer event will run from July 6-31 at shelters in Missouri, Illinois and dozens of other states. At hundreds of BISSELL-supported animal shelters, adoption fees will start at $50 or less for a cat or dog. Expired tags ‘nightmare’: Woman gets car back as neighbor’s truck gets towed away “We are excited to team up with MetLife Pet Insurance to offer 30 days of pet insurance at no cost to the adopter, as well as the opportunity to purchase an annual pet insurance policy, which could make a difference in helping adopters deal with their pet’s unexpected illness or injury," said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. "Veterinary costs add up quickly, and too often, pet owners forgo care or surrender their beloved pets when they can't afford treatment. This collaboration could help to ena...

Avalanche 2023-24 schedule released: Colorado starts season on the road

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:00 GMT

For the first time in six years, the Avalanche will begin an NHL season away from home.The Avs will start the 2023-24 campaign on a three-game West Coast road swing, with opening night Oct. 11 (8 p.m. MT) at the Los Angeles Kings, followed by games in San Jose and Seattle.That means an early return to the hostile environment where Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar faced boos for the first time in his life during the 2022 playoffs. The Kraken eliminated the Avs in seven games.What jumps out to me more than the opener in L.A. is how early the #Avs revisit Seattle. I imagine that’s not enough time for Kraken fans to forget to boo Cale Makar. pic.twitter.com/HgXqiWjrFc— Bennett Durando (@BennettDurando) June 27, 2023Colorado’s home opener is Oct. 19 (8:30 p.m. MT) vs. Chicago, making this the second consecutive season the Blackhawks have been the Avalanche’s opponent on opening night at Ball Arena. This time, Connor Bedard is likely to be part of the proceedings, assumin...

Struggling with a drug crisis, San Francisco wants Narcan available at every pharmacy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:00 GMT

By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ (Associated Press)SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco could become the first city in the country to require every pharmacy within its boundaries to always carry naloxone, a drug that reverses overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids.San Francisco Supervisor Matt Dorsey will introduce a bill Tuesday that, if approved, would require every pharmacy to always have in stock at least two nasal sprays containing the drug or face fines.The city has struggled for years with rampant fentanyl use and fatal overdoses, and is on pace for its deadliest year yet.There were 647 accidental drug overdose deaths in San Francisco in 2022, and over 70% of those deaths were attributable to fentanyl, according to the San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. In the first five months of 2023, preliminary reports show there were 346 overdose deaths in the city — an increase of more than 40% from the same period in 2022. More than 79% of those deaths were attri...

Haley says Trump did ‘too little’ about China threats, warns of global conflict if Ukraine falls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:00 GMT

By MEG KINNARD (Associated Press)COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley on Tuesday criticized former President Donald Trump for being too friendly to China during his time in office, while also warning that weak support for Ukraine would “only encourage” China to invade Taiwan. Haley, a Republican presidential candidate running against Trump, said in a speech at the American Enterprise Institute that Trump was “almost singularly focused” on the U.S.-China trade relationship but ultimately did “too little about the rest of the Chinese threat.”Specifically, Haley noted that Trump failed to rally U.S. allies “against the Chinese threat” and that he had congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 70th anniversary of Communist Party rule in China.“That sends a wrong message to the world,” Haley said. “Chinese communism must be condemned, never congratulated.”Haley’s comme...

Klimt painting sets European record with $94 million price tag at Sotheby’s auction in London

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:00 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A late-life masterpiece by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt sold Tuesday for 74 million pounds ($94.35 million), making it the most expensive painting ever auctioned in Europe.“Dame mit Fächer” — Lady with a Fan — sold to a buyer in the room at Sotheby’s in London. The sale price exceeded the presale estimate of 65 million pounds, or $80 million.Previously, the most expensive painting auctioned in Europe was Claude Monet’s “Le basin aux nymphéas,” which fetched $80.4 million at a Christie’s sale in 2008.The piece sold Tuesday was the last portrait Klimt completed before his death in 1918. The painting shows an unidentified woman against a resplendent, China-influenced backdrop of dragons and lotus blossoms.It was last sold in 1994, going for $11.6 million at an auction in New York.Famed for his bold, daring art nouveau paintings, Klimt was a key figure in artistic modernism at the start of the 20th centu...

School district steps up to help sickened sea lions in San Pedro

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:00 GMT

A recent algae bloom has sickened animals on the Southern California coast, leading marine care centers to ask for help.In response, the Los Angeles Unified School District is stepping up to help a partner they've had since the 1980s.The district is providing the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro with temporary outdoor space.The newly available area allows the MMCC to treat more sea lions, as the emergency has created a need that outpaces the normal capacity, said MMCC CEO John Warner."We have 113 patients on site right now ... There are at least 75 animals on the beaches of L.A. County right now that are in need of care, and we are doing everything possible to provide the space to do just that," Warner said. LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said the sickened marine mammals can experience "dehydration, seizures and, if not treated, even death" unless a focus is placed on "expanding facility space, providing the conditions for these sea lions to be treated." While the LAUS...

Taylor Swift adds 6th night at SoFi Stadium to Eras Tour

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:00 GMT

Look what you made her do. Get excited Swifties because Taylor Swift has added another show at SoFi Stadium, extending what was a five-night stay to now six nights. The added date is now Aug. 7, which is two nights before the North American leg of her Eras Tour comes to an end at the stadium on Aug. 9. News of this came in an email to those who registered with Verified Fan last year and signed up for the TaylorSwiftTix Presale, according to Variety. The new date can also be seen on her official tour page.This new show surpasses the record Swift made back in November when she announced the original string of dates at the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. Just days ago, the "Lavender Haze" singer announced the international leg of the tour. Eight additional shows for the European leg have also been announced with added dates in London, Paris, Stockholm, Zurich, Hamburg, Munich, Warsaw and Venice. "EXCUSE ME HI I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY," Swift posted to Instagram an...

5 places to cool off in L.A. County during the coming heat wave

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:00 GMT

With the summer's first heat wave in the forecast, many Los Angeles County residents will be looking for ways to cool off and beat the intense heat.In addition to the beaches, the county has many public swimming pool locations to help shield residents from the summer sun.Here is a roundup of public swimming pools in Southern California:Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa MonicaThis five-acre beach house is open and completely free to the public. In addition to the pool, guests can enjoy a splash pad area, and a playground area, and will have access to Santa Monica State Beach.Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in PasadenaThe aquatics center offers pools for both recreational and competitive swimming. Guests can also take advantage of water fitness classes or sign up for swimming lessons.The center is open Monday – Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 pm, Saturdays from 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Santa Monica Swim Center in Santa MonicaThe Santa Monica swim center is ...