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Could red light cameras soon return in St. Louis City?

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:55:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis is planning to bring back red light cameras and other automated traffic enforcement. Officials are pushing for their return despite a prior court ruling that they were illegal.On Monday, Mayor Tishuara Jones joined bicyclist and pedestrian advocates to discuss red light camera legislation.The effort is a part of the St. Louis Safer Streets Initiative, which aims to improve street and pedestrian safety through engineering, enforcement, education, evaluation, equity, and encouragement—the six E’s of traffic safety. LIST: Celebrities originally from the St. Louis Metro Area “From engineering on our streets to enhancing enforcement, St. Louis is working to make our city safer no matter how you choose to get around, across ages and abilities,” Mayor Jones said. “Automated traffic enforcement is a proven, effective tool used by hundreds of municipalities across the country to hold drivers accountable and improve safety on our streets. These programs sav...

Sean Payton: Broncos may have to trim offense, “reduce the verbiage” after struggling with operation vs. Commanders

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:55:26 GMT

Sean Payton had the play he wanted to run on second-and-2 from the Washington 5-yard line on the Broncos’ opening drive Sunday afternoon.The process of getting to it, though, took too long. He appeared to start talking into his headset with the play clock at about 28 seconds. At 22, four Broncos players come off the field and four, including rookie running back Jaleel McLaughlin, rookie tight end Nate Adkins and fullback Michael Burton, run on.Once Denver subbed, the Commanders did, too. Now the clock ticks under 10 and quarterback Russell Wilson and the offense don’t break the huddle until seven on the play clock.Timeout.In the end, the call was perhaps worth burning the timeout for. Adkins sealed off defensive end Chase Young, Burton provided the lead block and McLaughlin waltzed into the end zone for the Broncos’ opening score.But this type of issue cost Denver its other two timeouts, too, later in the first half of the Broncos’ 35-33 loss. Multiple receivers and McLaughlin...

Woman was denied entry to bar before shooting and injuring 5 in Denver, police say

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:55:26 GMT

The woman who shot five people outside a bar in the 1900 block of Market Street on Saturday night was denied entry into the establishment before she began shooting, according to the Denver Police Department.Police responded to reports of a shooting at 11:15 p.m. and found five adult victims, all of whom sustained injuries that were not life-threatening. They are all expected to survive.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | 7 injured in 3 overnight shootings in Denver, including one with 5 victims Crime and Public Safety | Wrong-way driver on I-25 crashes, kills another driver overnight Crime and Public Safety | Justin Dodge, police sergeant injured during Nuggets parade, sets tone for Parker football rivalry as Legend rolls Ponderosa Crime and Public Safety | Denver to pay $825,000 to man jailed after presenting laundry-damaged ID at DIA Crime and Public Safety | Suspect arrested in 2 separate fatal shoot...

Colorado high school football rankings, Week 5: Palmer Ridge rising above the fray in Class 4A

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:55:26 GMT

A look at this week’s Post Preps Top 10 for Class 5A, 4A and 3A:Class 5ATeamRecordPvsLW1. Cherry Creek4-01W (42-0 at Arvada West)Comment: One look at QB Brady Vodicka’s stat line (41-of-59 passing, 578 yards, 6 TDs, 1 INT) should send shivers down other 5A contenders’ spines. This week: at No. 6 Regis Jesuit, 6:30 p.m. Friday.2. Pine Creek4-02W (23-0 vs. Denver East)Comment: Eagles have allowed a total of seven points over their last eight quarters played. This week: at Mullen, 7 p.m. Friday.3. Columbine4-03W (31-29 at No. 5 Arapahoe)Comment: Four road games to start the season for Columbine, and four wins. Friday’s come-from-behind victory at Arapahoe was easily the most impressive. This week: vs. Fort Collins, 6 p.m. Thursday.4. Ralston Valley3-14W (28-21 vs. Regis Jesuit)Comment: Brady Weldon (222 rush yards, 4 TDs last two weeks) is emerging as a serious threat for the Mustangs. This week: vs. Valor Christian, 7 p.m. Thursday.5. Arapahoe3-15L (31-29 vs. N...

WATCH: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returns to WWE at “SmackDown” in Denver

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:55:26 GMT

Finally, The Rock has come back to Denver.The most-electrifying man in sports entertainment made a surprise return to World Wrestling Entertainment on Friday at the “SmackDown” airing at Ball Arena on Friday. It was Dwayne Johnson’s first appearance on WWE television since October 2019.Related ArticlesTV Streaming | WWE Smackdown Denver preview: What to know Friday night at Ball Arena TV Streaming | Broncos, CMLL announce partnership bringing lucha libre to Empower Field at Mile High TV Streaming | Bray Wyatt dies: World Wrestling Entertainment star was 36 Johnson, 51, appeared in a segment with Pat McAfee (who was also making his return to the WWE) and Austin Theory. Theory, who lost to McAfee in their match at WrestleMania 38, antagonized the former Colts punter in the show’s opening segment. McAfee responded by saying, “This is the people’s show” before The Rock’s theme song hit to dea...

Kazakhstan's Vision: The Ministry of Water Resources and Regional Cooperation

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:55:26 GMT

Kazakhstan, the world's ninth-largest country by land area, has embarked on an ambitious journey to address its water-related challenges and foster regional cooperation. President Kassym-Jomart TokayevIn a significant move, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev recently announced the establishment of the Ministry of Water Resources, a dedicated agency aimed at tackling water issues, both domestically and in collaboration with neighbouring countries. This development underscores Kazakhstan's commitment to sustainable water management, exploring alternative routes like the Trans-Caspian pipeline, and embracing green technologies with an eye on the European Union's investment potential.The Water Challenge in KazakhstanKazakhstan's geographical diversity spans from vast steppes to towering mountain ranges, offering a rich tapestry of landscapes and ecosystems. However, this diversity also presents complex water challenges. The country's water resources are unevenly distributed, with the north...

Suspect arrested in ambush-style slaying of L.A. County deputy

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:55:26 GMT

A Palmdale man has been arrested in the ambush-style shooting death of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, officials announced Monday. Kevin Salazar, 29, was taken into custody around 5 a.m. after a standoff that lasted several hours."We are extremely confident we have the right person in custody," L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna said at a news conference.Clinkunbroomer, 30, was found unconscious and suffering from gunshot wounds in his squad car near the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station at the intersection of Sierra Highway and Avenue Q around 6 p.m. Saturday.Kevin Salazar, accused of killing a Los Angeles County deputy, was taken into custody on Sept. 18, 2023. (Key News Network)He was pronounced dead after being taken to the Antelope Valley Medical Center. Investigators believe he was ambushed and killed for no apparent reason, and Luna described the attacker as a "coward."A key piece of evidence in the case was a video showing a car pulling up to Clinkunbroomer's ...

Netanyahu visits California, meets with Musk

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:55:26 GMT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu kicked off a U.S. trip in California to talk to billionaire businessman Elon Musk about antisemitism on his social media platform X — while Musk asked him to address his judicial overhaul in Israel. The two also discussed artificial intelligence in a sparsely attended livestream event Monday.Netanyahu's high-profile visit to the San Francisco Bay Area comes at a time when Musk is facing accusations of tolerating antisemitic messages on his social media platform, while Netanyahu is confronting political opposition at home and abroad. Protesters gathered early Monday outside the Fremont, California, factory where Tesla makes its cars.The official agenda was to consider artificial intelligence, with Netanyahu and the Tesla CEO mostly in agreement on the need to weigh the technology's benefits against its societal risks. Netanyahu said controlling more advanced AI must start by getting like-minded states to agree to a code of ethics and conduct ...

Powerball jackpot, worth over $600 million, is third largest of 2023

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:55:26 GMT

Once again, the Powerball jackpot is inching toward the $1 billion mark after no one hit all six numbers during Saturday night’s drawing.The current jackpot stands at $638 million, with an estimated cash value of $304.2 million before taxes. The current jackpot is the third largest prize of the year and the 10th largest in the game's history, according to a news release. Three California Lottery players become instant millionaires from scratcher games The last Powerball jackpot reached 1.08 billion in July, with the winning ticket being sold at the Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles near the Skid Row neighborhood.The lucky winner was confirmed to be the sole ticket holder across the U.S. to match all six winning numbers to win the jackpot. No one has come forward to claim the jackpot yet, but they have one full year from the drawing date to do so, according to state lottery rules.California was also home to another massive Powerball win in November when Edwin Castro...

2 models found dead in downtown Los Angeles: What we know 

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:55:26 GMT

Police are searching for any clues that could help them find the perpetrator or perpetrators involved in the killings of two models in downtown Los Angeles in the span of one week. The first woman whose death was announced was identified as 31-year-old model and real estate agent Maleesa Mooney. She was found dead in her luxury apartment in Bunker Hill on Tuesday by officers conducting a welfare check after she abruptly stopped answering calls or texts from her family.  Authorities looking into whether car seen on surveillance video has connection to LASD deputy’s death “When a week went by, we just knew something was off,” said Bailey Babb, Maleesa Mooney’s cousin. “Her messages weren’t delivering and we knew something was up because we all have a special relationship with Maleesa.” Maleesa Mooney as seen in an undated photo. (Courtesy: Jourdin Pauline)Police did not release any details about any possible injuries or a possible cause of death for Mooney, howe...