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New York Times praises City Museum's playground and arts scene

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One of St. Louis' top attractions earns a rave review from the New York Times for its giant playground and growing arts scene. If you drive around Downtown St. Louis, it's hard to miss the City Museum. The yellow school bus on the rooftop, a castle in the parking lot, and a variety of climbing stages and slides give it major appeal. When should Missouri expect the first snow? The New York Times says all of these outdoor features offer a family-friendly environment and set the stage for a strong arts landscape. It's a topic that former St. Louis Post-Dispatch writer Valeria Schremp Hahn dives deeper into with a NYT feature titled "At an All-Ages Playground, an Art Collection Grows."Over the last decade, City Museum has invested in nearly $3.4 million of contemporary art and Louis Sullivan-designed architectural pieces, per the NYT report. Some newly-added forms of art are even interactive for children as well. For instance: Children can play “I Spy” with two glass-bloc...

WATCH: Broncos gear up for critical two-week stretch leading up to NFL trade deadline

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:49 GMT

On the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast, Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden break down what’s setting up to be an active trade deadline for the Broncos. They also talk through a bad Thursday night for Russell Wilson, potential ramifications going forward and what to expect this weekend when Sean Payton’s team hosts Green Bay.WATCHLISTENRelated ArticlesDenver Broncos | Broncos roundtable: What do you make of this theoretical Jerry Jeudy trade to Green Bay? Denver Broncos | Broncos coach Sean Payton says run game must be part of offense’s DNA. So what’s happened so far this season? Denver Broncos | Broncos Mailbag: How many players is Denver going to deal before the NFL’s trade deadline? Denver Broncos | Keeler: Broncos coach Sean Payton, we’re begging you. Less Jerry Jeudy. More Marvin Mims Jr. Denver Broncos | Broncos’ lack of conti...

Natalee Holloway's killer finally confesses

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:49 GMT

The chief suspect in Natalee Holloway’s 2005 disappearance in Aruba admitted he killed her and disposed of her remains, and has agreed to plead guilty to charges he tried to extort money from the teen's mother years later, a U.S. judge said Wednesday,The disclosure came during a plea and sentencing hearing for Joran van der Sloot, 36, in a federal courtroom in Alabama — just a few miles from the Birmingham suburb where Holloway used to live.“You changed the course of our lives and you turned them upside down,” her mother Beth Holloway said in court, standing a few feet from van der Sloot. “You are a killer.”Van der Sloot is not charged in Holloway’s death. The Dutch citizen was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in prison for extortion and wire fraud, but as part of his plea agreement, that sentence will run concurrently with his sentence in Peru, where he's serving a 28-year prison sentence for killing Stephany Flores in 2010.Natalee HollowayU.S. Judge Anna Manasco said she considered...

'Mobility impaired' woman dead, 3 hospitalized after Panorama City house fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:49 GMT

Editor's note: This story was updated to correct the location of the fire.A woman was killed and five people were injured in a house fire in Panorama City Wednesday morning.The fire at 8766 N. Matilija Ave. was reported at 8:08 a.m., and though it was extinguished in just over 20 minutes by 34 firefighters, a woman was found dead in the 1,500-square-foot home, the Los Angeles Fire Department said in an alert. Other residents of the home said the woman, whose identity has not been released, was "mobility impaired," and she was "lifeless in a rear bedroom" and "beyond medical help" when firefighters found her, according to the alert. She was declared dead at the scene.Fire officials initially said three other residents were present, though that number was later increased to five, one of whom was a child.Those other residents sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were being assessed for transport to local hospitals, according to LAFD spokesperson Brian Humphrey.Fire officials sai...

4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Northern California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:49 GMT

(FOX40.COM) -- A 4.1 magnitude earthquake was detected near Isleton on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. Isleton is located about 40 miles southwest of Sacramento in Sacramento County. The city is located on the easternmost edge of the Delta Region. The USGS initially recorded the shake at 9:29 a.m. with a 4.6 magnitude. USGS's intensity map shows that as far east as Sacramento, as far south as Modesto, as far west as San Leandro and as far north as Vacaville felt some of the highest intensity of the quake. So far more than 1,000 'Did You Feel It?' responses have been sent to the USGS. The furthest report from the epicenter came from Olivehurst in Yuba County with a 'light' report. This is Northern California's second earthquake of a similar magnitude this week. A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck along California's north coast on Monday. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

Video appears to show L.A. police cruiser hit another officer during chase 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:49 GMT

Video obtained by KTLA appears to show the moment a Los Angeles Police Department cruiser rushing to the end of a stolen vehicle pursuit in Sun Valley strikes a fellow officer running across the street. As the dash-cam video unfolds, it sounds like someone inside the police cruiser yells “heads up” just before the collision.  The officer running across the street is thrown forward into the air from the impact, lands on the wet pavement and slides several feet.  “I just hear helicopters then sirens,” Hector Morales said.  Morales, who witnessed the chaos, but did not see the officer go down said LAPD officers at the scene confirmed that it was one of their own vehicles that hit a fellow officer.  “I didn’t see that, but I hear that one of the fellow cops hit him,” Morales said.  The incident occurred on Oct. 13 just after 5 p.m. on Covello Street and Hollywood Way as police were in pursuit of a stolen black pickup truck.   Almost immediately af...

Luis Bates Killed in Utility-Truck Collision on Ramona Expressway [San Jacinto, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:49 GMT

Two Pronounced Dead after Multi-Vehicle Crash near Warren RoadSAN JACINTO, CA (October 18, 2023) – Monday, an accident on Ramona Expressway resulted in the loss of two lives, including 66-year-old Luis Bates from Artesia. The incident took place at approximately 6:27 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the highway, just west of Warren Road.Officers responded to the scene, where an SUV driver, for reasons currently under investigation, veered into the median while attempting to pass another vehicle. This caused the SUV to collide head-on with a utility truck in the oncoming lanes.Subsequently, the SUV veered back into the eastbound lanes, where it collided with another car. Medical personnel arrived and pronounced two occupants inside the SUV as deceased at the scene.Meanwhile, paramedics rushed two other drivers to a nearby hospital with moderate injuries.In response to the accident, San Jacinto Officials temporarily closed the section of the Ramona Expressway between Bridge Street...

Darrin Lynch Hurt in Pedestrian Collision on US Highway 395 [Adelanto, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:49 GMT

29-Year-Old Man Hospitalized after Pedestrian Versus Vehicle Collision at Chamberlaine WayADELANTO, CA (October 18, 2023) – Saturday evening, Darrin Lynch was hospitalized following a pedestrian collision along US Highway 395.The collision happened around 8:20 p.m. when a vehicle hit a man attempting to cross the highway at Chamberlaine Way.The involved driver pulled over and contacted 911 for immediate medical assistance.Medical responders transported 29-year-old Darrin Lynch to a hospital for treatment of significant injuries.At this time, it remains unclear why the pedestrian attempted to cross the highway and onto the moving traffic. Adelanto officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.Those who witnessed the pedestrian crash are encouraged to contact the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at 760-552-6800.Whether you are a driver or a pedestrian, it is important to follow all traffic laws and be cautious of the conditions of the road. If you’r...

Laura Taylor Killed in Hit-and-Run Bicycle Crash on Highway 280 [San Francisco, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:49 GMT

41-Year-Old Mission District Woman Dies in Bicycle Accident near Alemany BoulevardSAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 18, 2023) – Saturday morning, Laura Taylor lost her life in a hit-and-run incident while riding her bicycle along Highway 280.The incident prompted a swift response from law enforcement, occurring at approximately 12:27 a.m. on October 14th, along the northbound lanes in close proximity to Alemany Boulevard East.According to initial reports, the driver of a vehicle collided with a pedestrian initially believed to be walking in the central median, going against oncoming traffic. Subsequently, it was clarified that the victim was, in fact, riding a bicycle.Around 12:41 a.m., units from the San Francisco Fire Department arrived at the scene, and confirmed the death of one person. The driver responsible for the incident did not stop and fled the scene prior to the arrival of authorities.Later, the Office of the Medical Examiner identified the deceased as 41-year-old Taylor,...

Timothy George Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Accident on McCall Boulevard [Menifee, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:49 GMT

47-Year-Old Menifee Man Dies in Auto-Pedestrian Collision Near Sherman RoadMENIFEE, CA (October 18, 2023) – A pedestrian versus auto collision on McCall Boulevard Sunday night took the life of Timothy George.The deadly crash happened shortly after 10:15 p.m. on McCall Blvd, just east of Sherman Road.According to the Menifee Police Department, an eastbound Honda sedan struck the man walking in the westbound lane for unknown reasons.Police said the driver failed to see the pedestrian walking the westbound lanes because the victim was wearing “non-reflective clothing”.After hitting the victim, the driver pulled over to a nearby gas station and called emergency dispatch.Unfortunately, the responding paramedics from the Riverside County Fire Department declared the man dead at the scene. The Riverside County Coroner’s Office later identified the deceased man as 47-year-old Timothy George of Hemet.Anyone with additional information regarding the fatal pedestrian crash is urged to co...