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How business booms in St. Louis behind Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:56:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - This isn’t a football story. It’s not a music story. It’s a love story. A romance you can’t get enough of or can’t stand.No matter where you stand on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship, it’s the talk of town, even on sports talk radio. Randy Karraker, Brooke Grimsley and Carey Davis, who host The Opening Drive on 101 ESPN in St. Louis, recently chimed in with their thoughts. “People are intrigued by the celebrity couple. I think here in America, that’s where we are right now," said Karraker.Overnight it seemed the summer of Swift became the season of “Swelce”. News of their budding romance broke just as the NFL kicked off, bringing a blitz of Swifties who were ready to follow football. AG Bailey responds to new report on Kim Gardner, says her term had ‘radical consequences’ “I’ve had some friends reach out more or less interested in Travis Kelce, what he means to the Chiefs, and how serious this could be," said Grimsley.The power couple has revved up NFL TV r...

Nuggets coach Michael Malone on James Harden-led Clippers: “Just a matter of time before they figure it out”

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:56:35 GMT

Usually, it’s fairly easy for the Nuggets to decide on one opposing player per game that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope can mark as his primary matchup as a defender.The Clippers, throughout 2023-24, are going to be more complicated.With their recent trade with Philadelphia for 2018 MVP James Harden, the Clippers doubled down on their style of heavy isolation offense by adding a fourth 2010s mega-star.With Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles has 32 combined All-Star appearances, two league MVPs and a two-time NBA Finals MVP. It’s a murderer’s row of the previous decade’s best, a fearsome lineup on paper that hasn’t lived up to high expectations in the early stages.Entering Denver for an in-season tournament game Tuesday night, the Clippers were 0-4 in the Harden era.“You knew James was gonna go somewhere,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said, referring to Harden’s very public trade request and ensuing standoff...

Mayor Bass, officials, provide update on 10 Freeway fire closure in downtown L.A.

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:56:35 GMT

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass provided an update Tuesday night on what commuters can expect after a massive fire shut down the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles.“We got good news today,” Bass said. “At this point, we do not anticipate that the freeway is coming down. It can be repaired. This is going to be an inconvenience of weeks as opposed to months. I’m hoping those individuals who can work from home will stay home, and those individuals who have to come into town will ride Metro.”Officials announced that all commuter express buses will be free through the end of the year to help ease travel strains.Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency following the destructive fire.Newsom described the fire as being set with “malice intent,” saying the incident appeared to be an act of arson.Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and city officials provide an update on Nov. 14, 2023 on the massive fire that shut down the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles. A large storage fire closed part ...

Driver crashes into restaurant in West Hollywood

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:56:35 GMT

Crews with the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to West Hollywood after a driver crashed their car into a local restaurant.  Calls about the crash at 7141 Santa Monica Boulevard, near Formosa Avenue, came in just before 7 p.m., officials confirmed to KTLA.  Video of the scene captured by Sky5 showed heavy damage to Jones restaurant. A portion of the structure was completely destroyed, with bricks and other debris piled on the sidewalk after the collision.  First responders on the scene of a crash involving a vehicle into Jones restaurant in West Hollywood on Nov. 14, 2023. (KTLA)First responders on the scene of a crash involving a vehicle into Jones restaurant in West Hollywood on Nov. 14, 2023. (KTLA)Details are limited and it’s unclear what led the driver of the dark-colored four-door sedan to crash into the building.  So far, no injuries have been reported.  It’s unknown if alcohol and or drugs may have been a factor in the collision.  Traffic...

10 Freeway closure costing some drivers more money

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:56:35 GMT

With the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles likely to remain closed for the next several weeks, forcing drivers to find alternate routes to their destinations, it’s not just adding extra time to their commute, in some cases, it’s also costing more money for drivers whose alternatives include pricey toll roads.  After the massive Nov. 11 fire damaged the freeway, prompting an emergency declaration from Gov. Gavin Newsom, city leaders have been scrambling to provide relief to the hundreds of thousands of Angelenos who use the 10 Freeway downtown daily.  For those willing to pay for the privilege and typically a shorter commute time, transportation officials offer express lanes or the FasTrak system. During this state of emergency, many drivers said they’re wondering why the lanes have not been opened to everyone and why the prices aren’t being reduced.  The FasTrak pass comes in the form of a little box or transponder that sends or receives signals. Metro's Flex transponder,...

Klay Thompson, Draymond Green ejected after altercation with Timberwolves

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:56:35 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Klay Thompson and Draymond Green were ejected from the Warriors game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night following a heated altercation with Jaden McDaniels.Thompson and McDaniels got in a shoving match two minutes after tip-off when Thompson put a hand on McDaniels on a Minnesota miss and McDaniels fired back by pulling on Thompson’s jersey, ripping it.Both teams came into separate the two. That’s when Green entered the fray and grabbed Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert and put him in a headlock, pulling him away from the scrum. Green was issued a Flagrant 2 foul and Thompson and McDaniels were issued double technical fouls, all were ejected.Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | Steph Curry undergoes MRI, out for Warriors’ game vs. Timberwolves Golden State Warriors | Kurtenbach: The Warriors can’t wait on Andrew Wiggins much longer Golden State Warriors | How rookies Jackson-Da...

David DePape's ex-wife Gypsy Taub says federal trial is a sham

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:56:35 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- David DePape tearfully testified on the witness stand for his federal trial Tuesday with three supporters listening in the courtroom gallery.DePape’s ex-wife, Gypsy Taub; his 20-year-old son, Nebosvod "Sky" Gonzalez; and 18-year-old son have attended every day of the trial to see first-hand the government's case against him.Prosecutors said DePape intended to kidnap and hold Nancy Pelosi hostage when he broke into her house in San Francisco on Oct. 28, 2022, days before the midterm elections, and bludgeoned Paul Pelosi with a hammer. The former U.S. House Speaker's husband "was never my target, and I’m sorry that he got hurt," DePape testified. David DePape cries while testifying at his federal trial on Nov. 14, 2023. (Courtroom sketch by Vicki Behringer) DePape testified for more than an hour, recounting how his political leanings went from leftist to right-wing after reading a comment on a YouTube video about former President Donald Trump. He did not deny&n...

Southbound lanes of US-101 closed after fatal crash

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:56:35 GMT

(KRON) -- Southbound lanes of Highway 101 closed Tuesday evening after a crash, California Highway Patrol said. The crash happened at Grand Avenue in South San Francisco. One person is dead in the crash, which involved a pedestrian, CHP said. All southbound lanes were closed immediately after the crash. The left lane has since reopened. There is no estimated time for the other lanes to reopen. This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

Draymond, Klay ejected after skirmish in Warriors-Timberwolves game

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:56:35 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Golden State Warriors stars Klay Thompson and Draymond Green were ejected from Tuesday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves after a skirmish broke out on the court. The kerfuffle happened less than two minutes into the game before either team scored a point. It began when Thompson and Timberwolves' forward Jaden McDaniels got tied up near midcourt. More players joined the crowd, and Green put Minnesota center Rudy Gobert into a headlock. San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, who spent big in pursuit of a World Series title, dies at 63 McDaniels and Thompson were ejected, and Green was assessed a flagrant 2 foul for wrapping up Gobert, which also warrants an automatic ejection. The game is part of the NBA's new in-season tournament, and the Warriors are debuting their new court design that will be specifically used for the tournament. Neither Thompson, Green or Curry will score a point on the new floor in its debut. Curry missed the game with a k...

Nevada teachers group intends to sue over money approved to fund A's stadium

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:56:35 GMT

(KRON) -- A Nevada teachers' group has announced state legislators there violated the constitution when they okayed a bill to give the A’s $380 million in public money to help fund a new A’s stadium in Las Vegas. Now, they intend to sue. The news comes as major league owners are meeting in Texas this week and are poised to ok the A’s relocation to Las Vegas. They were greeted with a flyover from the Oakland 68’s with the message “A’s belong in Oakland vote no.” meaning vote no on approving the team's relocation to Las Vegas."We're trying to be visible and try to show that, you know, there are fans that care and, and we're trying our best," said Jorge Leon with the Oakland 68's. "We're not going down without a fight."Leon is one of several A’s fans in Texas for the owners meeting."We keep moving forward, we keep trying our best to do what we can in our situation," Leon said. "I believe there are many steps left before relocation takes place."Baseball analyst and former Miami Marlins ...