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Big River drowning victim ID'd as St. Louis man

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - Authorities have identified a man who drowned over the weekend in the Big River at Rockford Beach.According to a spokesperson for the High Ridge Fire Protection District, firefighters were called to Rockford Beach shortly after 7:45 p.m. Sunday for a possible drowning.Firefighters were told Hamsa Mohamed, 41, of St. Louis had been jumping from a nearby bluff and hadn’t been seen in nearly an hour or so. Mohamed was not wearing a life jacket at the time. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Rescuers from High Ridge and the Missouri State Highway Water Patrol searched the river that evening and the following morning, using a boat, drone, and sonar equipment.Mohamed's body was recovered by 10:35 a.m. Monday.

Recruit a Ferguson officer, you could earn $1,000

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - The Ferguson Police Department launched a new initiative Wednesday that could pay anyone $1,000 for helping the department hire new officers. Ferguson Police Chief Troy Doyle announced the new "Enlist a Hero" campaign on Wednesday. He hopes the initiative will help the Ferguson Police Department address ongoing staffing shortages. SLMPD investigating several overnight shootings Through the initiative, Ferguson community members and others are encouraged to actively participate in the recruitment process. Anyone who refers a candidate to the Ferguson Police Department could receive $1,000 if that candidate is officially hired. “In my tenure as Police Chief, I have come to understand the power of community and collective action,” said Chief Doyle. “Our aim with ‘Enlist a Hero’ is to not only address our staffing needs but also to strengthen the bond between our police department and the community we serve.”The "Enlist a Hero" initiative is the first of its kind in t...

Beyoncé reschedules Kansas City tour stop at Arrowhead Stadium

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sorry Bey-Hive, you’ll have to wait a little while longer to see the Queen B in Kansas City. On Wednesday, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium announced Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour stop in Kansas City on Sept. 18 will be rescheduled to Oct. 1 due to "logistics and scheduling issues." Due to production logistics and scheduling issues, the September 18th Kansas City stop of the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR has been rescheduled to October 1st.  All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. If you have any questions or issues regarding your ticket… pic.twitter.com/3u9hi6VGxO— GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (@GEHAField) July 5, 2023All previously purchased tickets will still be honored for the new date.

Rescue group saves dog that fell 600 feet from Colorado 14er

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

When Alpine Rescue Team responded to a call around 1 p.m. Sunday, July 2, about a dog that had fallen from Torreys Peak, a 14,000-foot summit just east of Summit County, the pet owners had no idea if the dog was alive.Zola, the 3-year-old Aussiedoodle had gone off the east side of the Colorado 14er, “which is pretty sheer,” according to rescue group member and spokesperson Jake Smith, but the dog’s owners didn’t know how far the dog had fallen or where it was exactly located.“There was definitely a part of them that was probably preparing for the worst,” Smith said. “When we met them at the top, they were pretty somber. As they learned the dog was alive and we were going to move forward with the rescue, I think they were pretty ecstatic.”Related ArticlesOutdoors | 65-year-old man missing after raft capsizes in Glenwood Canyon Outdoors | When wealthy adventurers take huge risks, who should pay for rescue attempts? Outdoors | Opinion: Search ...

CU Boulder alum creates first 100% synthetic, biodegradable tennis string

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

A University of Colorado Boulder alum created what he says is the world’s first-ever 100% synthetic, biodegradable tennis string through his Boulder-based company Velociti.Ryan Burbary, who graduated from CU Boulder in 2022, came out with the biodegradable string at the end of last year. The International Alliance of Racquet Technicians also noted Velociti as the first to come out with this type of string.“For synthetic strings, which are made of synthetic polymers, we’re the first,” Burbary said. “Nobody else has been able to make something that’s 100% biodegradable.”Velociti Marketing Director Jessica Ouwerkerk said while tennis string seems like a small factor in waste and sustainability it adds up. There are 40 feet of string in every tennis racket, and players need to restring at least twice a year. At higher competition levels, players will restring once a day and touring professionals will restring after every match.As a result, thousands of pounds of used tennis string are t...

Fireworks-related air pollution hits dangerous levels in Los Angeles area

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

Air pollution reached dangerous levels in the Los Angeles area Wednesday as lingering fireworks smoke combined with the usual smog across the region, officials said.The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued an air quality alert for L.A., Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties where particulate matter (PM2.5) readings soared into the mid-200s in some locations.Short-term pollution, especially in Southern California’s Inland Empire, was among the worst in the world Wednesday, even topping China and India.A map showing air pollution levels in the Los Angeles area. July 5, 2023. (South Coast AQMD)The alert extends through Wednesday evening.“Breathing of fine particulate matter can lead to a wide variety of cardiovascular and respiratory health effects such as heart attacks, asthma aggravation, decreased lung function, coughing, or difficulty breathing and may lead to premature death in people with heart or lung disease,” South Coast AQMD said in its advisory.Pollutio...

California cities and counties among the 10 most expensive places to buy a home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

(The Hill) -- Rising prices in the first quarter of the year pushed up the income needed to afford a home to its highest level since 2007. Major homeownership expenses last quarter required about 33 percent of a family’s monthly income, a report from nationwide property data provider ATTOM showed. Typically, lenders call for a buyer's monthly debt-to-income ratio not to exceed 28 percent. Now after three quarters of declines, the price for a median single-family home rose to $350,000 — up 10 percent from the first quarter.  Nine cities where buying a home is still cheaper than renting ATTOM’s report shows prospective buyers needed to earn at least $75,000 annually to afford a median-priced home in about half of the nation’s housing markets. The highest yearly wages needed to afford a median-priced home were highest in markets along the East and West coasts. Wage requirements were highest in Manhattan County, New York, where prospec...

Male Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Crash on Valley View Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

Man Pronounced Dead after Head-On Motorcycle Collision on Viking RoadLAS VEGAS, NV (July 5, 2023) – Monday night, a male motorcyclist was killed in a head-on crash on Valley View Boulevard.Police responded to the scene just after 9:00 p.m., near West Viking Road on June 19th.For reasons under investigation, the driver of southbound Nissan veered into the eastbound lanes and collided head-on with an oncoming motorcyclist.Medical personnel arrived and transported the rider to UMC Trauma with extreme injuries.Meanwhile, the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. He showed no signs of impairment. At this time, authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased victims.Once available, further details will be provided about the fatal head-on crash on Valley View Boulevard.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased man. May you find comfort and strength during thi...

Amery Sweany Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Simpson Lane [Marysville, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

27-Year-Old Chico Woman Dead Possible Hit-and-Run near Simpson Dantoni RoadMARYSVILLE, CA (July 5, 2023) – Thursday afternoon, a hit-and-run on Simpson Lane claimed the life of Amery Sweany.The incident happened on April 27th, officers responded shortly after 2:38 p.m. at the 1700 block of Simpson Lane.Upon arrival, authorities located the victim’s body lying on the side of the road.At this time, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. However, autopsy reports determined that the victim’s cause of death was blunt force trauma.Additionally, police found supporting evidence of her being struck by a vehicle at the scene.Later, the Tuba County Sheriff’s Department identified the deceased woman as 27-year-old Amery Sweany of Chico.Marysville Officials continue to investigate the fatal hit-and-run. Police are asking those who witnessed the incident to contact the sheriff’s department at 530-749-7777.The team at Sweet James sends their warm and sincerest sympathies...

Julio Cesar Leiva Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident on State Route 74 [Homeland, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

75-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Leon RoadHOMELAND, CA (July 5, 2023) – Sunday evening, Julio Cesar Leiva was fatally struck in a pedestrian accident on State Route 74.Authorities responded to the scene around 6:00 p.m., on the westbound lanes of the highway just east of 215 Freeway.Investigators say the driver of a Toyota Camry who was possibly traveling well over the 25mph speed limit, struck a male pedestrian in the area.Upon impact, the involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.Meanwhile, medics arrived and pronounced the male pedestrian, 75-year-old Leiva, of Homeland dead at the scene.Those with additional information about the SR-74 pedestrian crash are encouraged to contact the CHP Temecula office at 951-506-2000.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Julio Cesar Leiva. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.If a family member ...