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Protests over Francis Howell plan to allow anti-racism resolution to expire

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:40:19 GMT

O'Fallon, Mo -- Controversy erupted within the Francis Howell School District as a result of actions taken by the school board, which have the potential to lead to the expiration of an anti-racism resolution within the district. The setting for this unfolding situation was the Francis Howell School District headquarters located off Highway K, where the school board convened for a crucial vote Thursday. The resolution could soon reach its end if the board's decision stands.Opponents of the board's action were vocal in expressing their concerns, arguing that allowing the resolution to expire would send the wrong message. They gathered outside the district headquarters with signs Thursday. Protesters say the resolution played a role in supporting students from diverse backgrounds and committing the board to speak out against racism, discrimination, and senseless violence. For them, the resolution held significant value, and its potential expiration was met with strong disapproval. Pr...

Last trauma hospital cuts services for urgent care

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:40:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The removal of trauma services at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, as reported by the Post-Dispatch, will result in the area lacking a dedicated facility to address urgent, severe injuries like those caused by gunshots, stabbings, or car crashes. SSM Health, the organization responsible for this decision, has cited a low volume of such patients as the reason behind scaling back trauma services.SSM Health has assured the community that they will work closely with local emergency services to facilitate a smooth transition during this change. Despite the discontinuation of trauma services, DePaul Hospital will retain its Level One designation for treating strokes and heart attacks, ensuring continued crucial care in those medical areas.

St. Charles County implements license plate readers

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:40:19 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY -- In St. Charles County, the police department has announced plans to deploy license plate reader cameras on public roadways. This technology is designed to identify license plate numbers and aid in locating vehicles connected to felonies and other criminal activities.The installation of these cameras will take place at 43 different locations throughout the county. The cameras are to help law enforcement's ability to track and catch suspects involved in criminal acts.

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Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:40:19 GMT

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Florissant woman gets 23-year sentence after hit & run

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:40:19 GMT

FLORISSANT, Mo -- A Florissant woman, Tiffany Kanzler, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for her involvement in an incident that occurred in January 2022. During the incident, Kanzler hit a Saint Charles County sheriff's deputy with her car and subsequently led law enforcement on a five-mile chase.The encounter began when officers attempted to pull over the 29-year-old near Fifth Street in Saint Charles. However, Kanzler resisted and tried to run, resulting in striking the sheriff's deputy and his vehicle in the process. The deputy suffered a broken pelvis and a broken ankle.Kanzler faced several charges and was ultimately convicted of second-degree assault of a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an accident, and property damage.

Grand County’s Devil’s Thumb fire now 76% contained, smoke expected through fall

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:40:19 GMT

The Devil’s Thumb Fire, which has been burning on land northeast of Fraser in Grand County since July 4, reached 76% containment Thursday, officials said.The wildfire broke out after lightning struck near the Devil’s Thumb Trailhead on July 4 and has since grown to 81 acres, according to fire officials. In the last week, the burn area has only grown two acres.Related ArticlesColorado News | New fire blazes in Mesa County following lightning strike near state park Colorado News | Summit County officials respond to wildfire near Frisco Colorado News | Colorado wildfires: Firefighters race to snuff flames before hot, dry weather hits Colorado News | Firefighters gain ground on Devil’s Thumb fire, while Spring Creek fire grows Colorado News | Devil’s Thumb fire, one of five in Colorado, burning on 95 acres While portions of the fire have been successfully contained, residents in Grand...

Human remains discovered in Adams County along South Platte River

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:40:19 GMT

Human remains were found along the South Platte River Thursday, officials from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office said.At 6 p.m., deputies responded to a report of human remains found alongside the river in the area of 120th Avenue and Riverdale Road, near Henderson, according to a tweet from the sheriff’s office.At 6 PM Deputies received a call of human remains found along the South Platte River in the area of 120th & Riverdale Rd. We are unable to determine the possible cause of death or basic identification of the remains at this time. pic.twitter.com/S1SZtMMeIk— Adams Sheriff's Page (@AdamsCoSheriff) July 21, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Three suspects arrested in connection to shooting death at Denver apartment complex Crime and Public Safety | New fire blazes in Mesa County following lightning strike near state park Crime and Public Safety | Sheriff’s Office: Landlord killed resident bef...

Fines begin on I-70 mountain express lanes after 5,600 drivers receive warnings for skirting rules

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:40:19 GMT

Colorado on Friday will begin fining drivers $75 for using the Interstate 70 express lanes in the mountains when they’re closed or weaving in and out to get around traffic, among other violations.During a new safety enforcement program’s month-long grace period, more than 5,600 drivers received warnings in the mail after they were detected using an automated system of cameras and sensors, the Colorado Department of Transportation says. Now drivers who receive notices will have to pay the fine, which increases to $150 after 20 days.“The number of warnings issued during the grace period is extremely concerning,” CDOT spokesman Tim Hoover said in a news release. “We don’t want to see so many people get fines — we just want roadway users to follow the express lane rules so everybody can get to their destinations safely.”The express toll lanes occupy the narrow left shoulder on each side of I-70 along a 13-mile corridor from Empire to east of Idaho Springs. ...

Casa Bonita opens online merch store with salsas, apparel, sopaipilla-scented candles

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:40:19 GMT

Looking to be decked out in festive merchandise for your first walk through the recently-reopened Black Bart’s Cave? Casa Bonita has you covered.Almost a month after the restaurant announced partial reopening dates and released a limited number of tickets to its email list, Casa Bonita is now selling merchandise online. The store features dozens of vintage-inspired apparel options to appeal to every generation of Casa Bonita lovers, as well as pet collars and bandanas.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Casa Bonita employees send list of demands to ownership Restaurants, Food and Drink | Casa Bonita taps Denver brewery to create an original “casa beer” Restaurants, Food and Drink | Opinion: Casa Bonita’s decision on tipping makes good sense in a world gone mad with tipflation Restaurants, Food and Drink | Etsy cracks down on Denver artists selling Casa Bonita merchandise Restaurants, Food and...

Colorado Springs in the running for 1,000 aerospace and manufacturing jobs

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:40:19 GMT

Three companies looking at El Paso County for 1,061 jobs snagged approvals for $13.1 million in state economic development incentives, while Boulder County could see another 500 jobs from the expansion of an existing aerospace company.The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved the awards on Thursday morning.Project Bullseye, which is looking to add 620 new aerospace jobs in El Paso County, received the largest award at $7.5 million in Job Growth Incentive Tax Credits. Those credits are awarded over an eight-year period for any jobs created and can offset future state tax obligations.The jobs, heavy on software and systems engineers, would pay an average annual wage of $160,484, which is 266% of the county’s average. Huntsville, Ala., and Weber County, Utah, are also in the running.Project Bullseye is most likely Boecore, which aerospace industry veteran Kathy Boe founded in 2000. Boecore currently has 400 employees, including 240 in Colorado Springs, and is expandin...