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'Insomnia Cookies' giving away free cookies this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Free cookies seem to taste better. Today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and Insomnia Cookies is celebrating by giving some of them away. The chain is known for serving warm cookies and other treats all day and late into the night.Get a free classic cookie with any in-store or local delivery purchase of $5 or more. This deal is good at all 240 locations nationwide from Friday, August 4 to Sunday, August 6. Seniors ‘running low’ on food, faced with broken elevators at St. Louis apartment building National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day pays homage to one of the most beloved treats worldwide. Observed on August 4th, this day indulges our taste buds with the combination of soft, chewy dough and the rich sweetness of chocolate chips. Whether enjoyed with a glass of milk, shared among friends, or savored in solitary bliss, the chocolate chip cookie holds a special place in the hearts of dessert enthusiasts everywhere. It can be a nostalgic experience that brings smiles a...

Interstate to WB I-70 to close in Downtown St. Louis from August 11-13

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A portion of a major interstate will close in downtown St. Louis starting on Friday, August 11 to Sunday, August 13. All lanes of I-44 to westbound I-70 will be closed from Washington Avenue to the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge.Construction crews are removing scaffolding and installing drainage on the Broadway bridge over the interstate. They expect to close the highway at 9 p.m. Friday and reopen by 5 a.m. Sunday.The detour have drivers exiting at Lumiere Place Boulevard and then continue onto North Broadway. They will take a left on North Market and take North 10th Street to return to westbound I-70.Check FOX 2's traffic map for real-time updates.

Led by Real Colorado’s Lorne Donaldson, Jamaica reaches round of 16 at Women’s World Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:25 GMT

Colorado Rapids assistant head coach Wolde Harris saw the potential in a Lorne Donaldson-led Jamaican national team before anyone else.Three weeks after he spoke to The Post, his vision became a reality.“I think he’s gonna use all his tools … He’s been inspiring them and getting them to do things both from a technical level and tactical level that they’ve never done before,” Harris, a former Jamaican international, told The Post ahead of the team’s second straight World Cup appearance. “So, I’m pretty sure you can expect some surprises.”On Wednesday in Melbourne, Donaldson helped deliver a big one, coaching his “Reggae Girlz” to a stunning knockout stage berth as they eliminated Brazil with a 0-0 draw to finish second in Group F of the Women’s World Cup.In doing so, Jamaica, a country of 2.8 million, became the first Caribbean nation to reach the round of 16.“For me (Lorne) has always been a fun-lovi...

Denver’s minimum wage for workers will increase to $18.29 in 2024, up from $17.29

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:25 GMT

Denver’s local minimum wage for workers will increase to $18.29 an hour starting Jan. 1, up from $17.29, city officials announced Friday morning.For tipped food and beverage workers, the minimum will be $15.27 per hour, as long as workers receive at least $3.02 in tips. A city ordinance requires annual adjustments, based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, in an effort to ensure wages keep up with Denver’s cost of living.“This increase can help put money in the pockets of Denver workers, ensure everyone receives a fair wage, and help Denver remain an attractive job market for employees,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said in a news release announcing this increase.Related ArticlesColorado News | Smokey the Coors Field Cat “hit a home run,” finds new home Colorado News | Denver police open investigation into use of “seclusion room” at McAuliffe International School Colorado News | Mix...

California-based In-N-Out takes on copycat in Mexico

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:25 GMT

A new burger restaurant that recently opened in Mexico is making burger enthusiasts do a double-double take since it's drawing comparisons to U.S.-based In-N-Out Burger restaurants.The Mexico-based restaurant, known as In-I-Nout, serves grilled topped burgers and fries, along with a special sauce, all served on a red tray, just like In-N-Out restaurants in the U.S. In-N-Out Burger employees barred from wearing masks A video of the restaurant made its rounds on TikTok in early July and has garnered about 1 million views and more than 53,000 likes.The real In-N-Out Burger doesn’t seem too happy with the surprise pop-up restaurant, telling KTLA that they are unable to comment "due to ongoing litigation" - signaling that the restaurant is pursuing legal action against the copycat.In-N-Out Burger opened in 1948 as a tiny stand at Francisquito and Garvey avenues in Baldwin Park. Harry and Esther Snyder, the company’s founders, are credited with inventing the world’s first drive-thru wit...

7th bus carrying migrants from Texas arrives in Los Angeles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:25 GMT

A seventh bus from Texas carrying asylum seekers arrived in Los Angeles Friday, organizers said.A total of 49 migrants arrived from Brownsville, Texas, according to the L.A. Welcomes Collective. No further details about where the migrants are originally from, or when the bus arrived have been released. In total, 283 asylum seekers have arrived in Los Angeles this way, the organization indicated in a news release Friday. The first bus carrying migrants from Texas arrived in Los Angeles on June 14, and five buses have arrived in July."Los Angeles continues to open its heart and work collectively to give asylum seekers the refuge they deserve, Angelica Salas, executive director of Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles, said in a statement. “Our work is to help them find protection and a better life in the U.S., their new home. With this they will leave behind the suffering and any use of their plight for political agendas.”Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has said that small borde...

Two hotels next to Disneyland may be demolished

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:25 GMT

Two small, aging hotels near Disneyland will likely meet the wrecking ball to make way for larger hotel development.In late June, Sunstone Development purchased the 60-year-old, 24-room Budget Inn located at Disneyland Drive and Ball Road for $12 million, the Orange County Register reports.Last September, Sunstone also acquired the adjacent 44-room Days Inn by Wyndham, which hasn't been renovated in 39 years, for $8.66 million.The company that brokered the Budget Inn deal said Sunstone is exploring “long-term alternative strategies for the site including full-service hotel uses,” according to the O.C. Register.Both existing hotels are located northwest of Disneyland Resort and roughly a half-mile from the west entrance to Downtown Disney.Otto Ozen, an executive with the brokerage group, told the O.C. Registers that Sunstone sees the properties as “much more valuable than the sum of its parts.”No timeline for the potential development has been released.

Drugs found in sweep of jail cells in Joshua Tree, officials say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:25 GMT

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department discovered narcotics in the Morongo Basin Station jail cells on Wednesday, officials said.The station is adjacent to the Joshua Tree Courthouse, and the cells are "routinely used to temporarily house inmates from other county court facilities who are scheduled for court appearances," the SBSD said in a news release. With the help of a K-9 unit, deputies found mail that was sent to an inmate at the station and "contained suspected narcotics."Possessing narcotics in prison or jail is a felony and can result in a sentence of up to four years of incarceration.The identity of the inmate has not been disclosed, and "further laboratory analysis" will confirm what substance the suspected narcotics are.Deputies said this isn't the first time they've found drugs in cells."Using canine drug detection dogs and advanced investigation techniques, the team has successfully intercepted multiple attempts to bring illegal substances into county jails and...

Man Killed in Solo-Car Crash on Millerton Road [Fresno County, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:25 GMT

Driver Killed in Solo-Vehicle Accident near Highway 168FRESNO COUNTY, CA (August 4, 2023) – Wednesday night, a solo-car crash on Millerton Road claimed the life of a male driver.The incident happened on August 2nd, at around 5:40 p.m., on Millerton Road near Highway 168.According to reports, the driver, traveling in a Dodge Challenger was driving at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the car veered off the road and struck a tree.Emergency crews at the site of the collision pronounced the driver dead at the scene.Following the crash, authorities closed down the areas of the road surrounding the crash to perform cleanup and preliminary duties.At this time, officials have not released any more details regarding the solo-car crash on Millerton Road. Investigators have reported that drugs or alcohol are not factors in the crash.The team at Sweet James sends their warm and sincerest sympathies out to the friends and family of the victim. May the m...

One Hospitalized after Pedestrian Accident on North Virginia Street [Reno, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:25 GMT

Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision near Talus Way Left One Seriously InjuredRENO, NV (August 4, 2023) – Early Tuesday morning, one person sustained injuries in a pedestrian accident on North Virginia Street.Authorities responded to the scene around 5:00 a.m., just north of Talus Way.Officers say an unidentified pedestrian was struck by a passing vehicle while walking through Virginia Street.Paramedics arrived and transported the male pedestrian to a nearby hospital for further treatment.Following preliminary duties, the driver did remain at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.Whether you are a pedestrian or a driver, maintain focus on the road and avoid distractions that could easily lead to dangerous collisions. If you find yourself unable to safely drive, you can always contact a Lyft, Uber or taxi service instead. By practi...