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Edwardsville man charged in drunken driving fatality

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:49 GMT

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - An Edwardsville, Illinois, man was arrested and charged earlier this week for causing a fatal crash on Interstate 55 while under the influence.According to the Illinois State Police, the crash occurred just after 1:40 a.m. on July 8, on southbound I-55 at milepost 15. Investigators learned a Chevy Malibu struck the rear of a Jeep Compass, which caused the Jeep to overturn. Both the driver and front seat passenger in the Jeep were ejected and killed. John Mozeliak reflects on Cardinals’ nightmare season, insists ‘changes have to happen’ State police identified the driver of the Malibu as Cole Wendler, 23, and arrested him on July 10.The Madison County State's Attorney's Office charged Wendler with two counts of aggravated driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 or more causing death and two counts of aggravated driving under the influence causing death. Wendler remains jailed on a $500,000 bond.

Beloved community goat recovering after mid-Missouri rescue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:49 GMT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. - A goat named Monty, a beloved member of one mid-Missouri community, is recovering after deputies rescued him in ailing condition. Monty is considered an iconic local figure in Montgomery County, nearly an hour west of St. Louis. People have spotted him near railroad tracks since 2021, and he frequently draws attention from residents and passersby. 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash In recent weeks, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office received several calls from citizens concerned about Monty's health and well-being. Unlike usual, deputies spotted him along the side of a highway one night and caught him with ease. Monty experienced difficulty walking and appeared unwell, which further heightened concerns about his health. The sheriff's office says one caretaker, Tara McKenzie of Wellsville, has been helping Monty recover recently. Deputies haven't determined the next steps for Monty just yet, but say getting him back to full health is a pri...

Democratic Missouri lawmaker May enters race for US Sen. Hawley's seat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:49 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — State Sen. Karla May is running for U.S. Senate in Missouri, the St. Louis Democrat announced Tuesday in her hometown.May is vying for the Democratic nomination against St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell and Marine veteran Lucas Kunce.The winner likely will face off against incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley in the 2024 general election.If elected, May or Bell would be among the first, if not the only, person of color elected to statewide office in Missouri. But Democrats face slim odds in the now Republican-dominated state.Voters first elected May to the state Legislature in 2010.

News organizations ask judge to hold Denver school board in contempt for failing to release recording of closed-door meeting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:49 GMT

A coalition of news organizations has asked a judge to hold Denver’s school board in contempt for failing to meet the court’s deadline to release its recording of a closed-door meeting that members held in March following the shooting inside East High School. Denver District Court Judge Andrew Luxen last month gave the Board of Education until noon Tuesday to release the recording or request a stay from the Colorado Court of Appeals. A stay would put the recording’s release on hold while Denver Public Schools appeals the judge’s previous ruling that found members violated state law when they met in an executive session on March 23.The Court of Appeals had not placed a hold on the Luxen’s order by noon Tuesday, meaning it remained “in full force and effect,” attorney Steve Zansberg, who is representing The Denver Post and the other news organizations, wrote in a motion seeking a contempt ruling.The school board did not release the recording as of 12:01 p.m. Tuesday, so th...

Mike Shanahan, Dan Reeves, Randy Gradishar again make Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist list

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:49 GMT

A pair of former Broncos head coaches and one of the franchise’s best-ever defensive players are Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists again this year, though the trio has known disappointment in the past.Coaches Mike Shanahan and Dan Reeves along with defensive lineman Randy Gradishar are among 60 seniors, coaches and contributors to make the first cut toward 2024 enshrinement. So, too, are former Broncos assistant coach Alex Gibbs and former Colorado offensive lineman and NFL executive John Wooten.The HOF selection committees nominated a total of 31 senior semifinalists and 29 coach and contributor semifinalists.Shanahan, of course, won two Super Bowls during his head coaching run from 1995-2008 and is the franchise’s all-time wins leader at 138. Reeves, who died in 2022, is second at 110 and served as the Broncos’ head man from 1981-92. He also served as the head coach for the New York Giants (1993-96) and Atlanta (1997-2003) and won 190 total games as a head coach.Related Arti...

Disneyland sells out of Oogie Boogie Bash tickets on the first day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:49 GMT

General ticket sales for Oogie Boogie Bash, a popular Halloween party at Disney California Adventure, sold out on the first day the tickets were available.Only some Disney fans could secure tickets to the popular event after waiting in a virtual queue for hours. Many shared their excitement about getting tickets or frustration with the virtual line on Twitter.General sale tickets for the highly popular event were initially supposed to go on sale on July 6, but technical difficulties plagued the virtual queue resulting in Disney officials pausing the sale of tickets and moving it to another day. Popular attraction at Disney California Adventure set to temporarily close for refurbishment Magic Key holders got early access to the ticket queue for Oogie Boogie Bash on June 27. The pre-sale tickets sold out that same day. Technical issues didn’t affect that queue. Last year, all ticket sales sold out in less than a week.The popular Halloween event includes rare character sightings, the...

Sheila E. to receive historic star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:49 GMT

California native and percussion legend Sheila E. is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, making history as the first female solo percussionist to receive the honor.“Sheila E. is a powerhouse in the music industry. She has had quite an iconic career and has performed with the best!” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Sheila E.’s star is located at 6752 Hollywood Blvd. in front of the Musician’s Institute.Joining her for the induction ceremony will be singer/songwriter Jimmy Jam Harris, H.E.R. and fellow Walk of Famer and Beatles drummer Ringo Starr.Musician Sheila E. performs on stage at the seventh annual VH1 "Divas" Concert Benefiting the Save the Music Foundation at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, April 18, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)“The Glamorous Life” singer grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area surrounded by music. Her father was a percussionist, and she counts Santana founder Coke Escov...

Three Dead, One Hospitalized after Solo-Vehicle Accident on Whitewood Road [Murrieta, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:49 GMT

Single-Car Accident on Alta Murrieta Elementary School Left Three FatalitiesMURRIETA, CA (July 12, 2023) – Saturday evening, a solo-vehicle accident on Whitewood Road left three people dead and one person injured.Police responded to the fatal crash around 11:10 p.m. at the parking lot of Alta Murrieta Elementary School at 3900 Whitewood Road.Upon arrival, officers discovered a white four-door Tesla on fire with a lone male occupant outside suffering from serious injuries.Eventually, paramedics rushed the man to a local hospital for immediate medical treatment. His condition remains unknown.In addition, responding units from Murrieta Fire Department found three victims inside the vehicle after they extinguished the flames. Unfortunately, the victims, including the driver, were pronounced dead at the scene.At this time, the circumstances that led up to the incident and the identities of the parties involved remain undisclosed.Those with additional information about the Whitewood...

American Coin Co.: Empowering Clients and Building Trust in the Financial World with Vice President and Director, Brett Bultje

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:49 GMT

In the fast-paced, high-risk world of finance and investment, where trust and integrity are the most important currency, Brett Bultje, Vice President of Sales at American Coin Co., is establishing himself as a steadfast advocate for ethics, compliance and education.A unique attribute distinguishing Bultje and the company is his commitment to building a solid and cohesive compliance team and dedication to process improvement, skills reinforced by his education while becoming a Six Sigma White Belt, training that provides an understanding of the principles and concepts of Six Sigma methodology for process improvement. As a sales team leader, Bultje is excellent in coaching, mentoring and collaborating with the team on a group and individual basis to ensure compliance but most importantly to develop and grow team members.Strong leadership is critical in building a compliance culture within an organization and Bultje is committed to promoting protective guardrails within the organizatio...

Unleashing Taboo and Absurdity: A Daring Comedy Duo in “A Sociopath & a Psychopath”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:49 GMT

The unlikely yet potent partnership between comedy trailblazers, Stephanie Tejada and Jaclyn Passaro, has led to the creation of the groundbreaking sketch comedy show, “A Sociopath & a Psychopath.” With Tejada playing Ratchetta and Passaro taking on the role of Angie, this audacious series, noted for its bold humor, sharp commentary, and incisive exploration of controversial subjects, is turning heads in the comedy landscape and building a dedicated fan base.“A Sociopath & a Psychopath” is the ingenious brainchild of Jaclyn Passaro, a comedy virtuoso renowned for pushing boundaries. She envisioned a late-night comedy that would dare to grapple with taboo subjects, encouraging thoughtful discussions through her brand of humor. The outcome is a comedy show that both questions and redefines norms, eliciting laughter and stimulating contemplation among its viewers.Sharing the limelight with Jaclyn, Stephanie Tejada navigates complex themes with unfettered...