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Rising fentanyl overdoses around St. Louis prompt urgent discussions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - On Thursday, state and local officials filled the New Northside Missionary Baptist Church in North City for one reason: A discussion on fentanyl overdoses.According to the City of St. Louis Department of Health, overdose fatalities rose 30% from 375 in 2018 to 487 in 2022 with fentanyl responsible for most deaths. The issue hits home closely for many. Becky Savhee says she found her 18-year-old son and 19-year-old sons dead in their own home after a suspected overdose. St. Louis had only 2 officers for an entire district – Both called in sick Savhee says her two sons were attending a graduation party with friends and were offered prescription pills that didn't belong to them. That night, there were five overdoses and two overdose deaths. “I was the one that found them the next morning," she said. "It's something I would never want someone to experience.”She’s been to every state since to spread her family’s story, and it’s the same reason she found herself in St Louis...

New system for emergency alerts in St. Louis County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County will roll out a new emergency alert program, starting Oct. 1. A new mass notification system will send information on a variety of situations, including evacuations, missing persons alerts, severe weather alerts and road closures. St. Louis had only 2 officers for an entire district – Both called in sick The county says the alerts will be "time-sensitive" and there will be "no delay in getting critical information" through the new system. For those seeking alerts, you can choose whether to be notified over text or email. If you'd like to sign up for emergency management alerts, click here.

Venture Café hosts Hispanic Heritage Night celebration

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's been 54 years since the United States established National Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the influence and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino community.On Thursday, local community members gathered at Venture Café for a celebration of Hispanic businesses, food, art and dance. Hispanic Heritage Night is a staple in the Hispanic community to highlight and amplify their cultural contributions made to society. St. Louis had only 2 officers for an entire district – Both called in sick Attendees had the opportunity to shop at the business expo, listen to music from DJ Greg Horta, watch live musical performances, and enjoy a panel discussion from STL Santos, a Spanish-speaking supporters’ group for St. Louis CITY SC. "We're celebrating the fact that we're here in St. Louis and we're trying to get across the message we're here to support and uplift each other," said Maria Yaksic with the Bolivan Society of St. Louis. Close Thanks for signi...

Rockies dominate Dodgers, 14-5, in biggest victory over L.A. in more than seven years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:51 GMT

After getting bullied by the boys in blue for most of the summer, the Rockies got their revenge on Thursday night.Colorado crushed the Dodgers at Coors Field, 14-5, in the series and season finale between the teams, uncorking some why-can’t-they-do-that-more-against-L.A. moments along the way.It marked the Rockies’ largest margin of victory over the Dodgers in more than seven years, since beating L.A. 12-2 in LoDo on Aug. 3, 2016.Charlie Blackmon sprinkled some vintage Chuck Nazty magic with the 41st leadoff homer off his career, the 10th-most in MLB history. Chris Flexen turned in his second quality start. And the Rockies offense mashed, and then mashed some more, en route to mashing a season-best 10 extra-base hits and 18 hits.The win improved Colorado to just 3-10 against playoff-bound L.A. this year and 14-38 within the division. But it felt like a little bit of redemption amid another lost summer in which the Rockies will finish last in the National League West for ...

Colorado high school football scoreboard: Week 6

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:51 GMT

Thursday night scoresAurora Central 55, Adams City 0Fossil Ridge 42, Boulder 0Cherry Creek 48, Cherokee Trail 0Columbine 42, Pomona 7Denver East 59, Northglenn 0Pine Creek 40, Fountain-Fort Carson 10Golden 32, Bear Creek 21Green Mountain 44, Mead 7Montrose 43, Grand Junction Central 7Legacy 55, Rangeview 0Rock Canyon 20, Highlands Ranch 17Valor Christian 21, Castle View 3West Grand 74, Soroco 6Want more sports news? Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver’s teams.

Woman pleads guilty to 1993 murder of San Carlos store owner

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:51 GMT

SAN CARLOS — A 61-year-old Oklahoma woman is facing 18 years to life in prison for fatally shooting a San Carlos store owner during a robbery more than 30 years ago, prosecutors said.Rayna Ramos, also known as Rayna Hoffman, pleaded no contest Wednesday to one count of second-degree murder and admitted to using a firearm in the commission of the crime, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office.The court approved the plea bargain, which called for her to serve 18 years to life.The case was only solved last year when detectives obtained a journal in which Ramos expressed regret for killing Devonshire Little Store owner Shu Ming Tang, prosecutors said.On April 26, 1993, Ramos entered the business at 20 Devonshire Blvd. at the direction of her husband, who instructed her how to use a handgun to commit the robbery, according to the district attorney’s office. Ramos’ husband waited outside in a car.Tang resisted and fought with Ramos, who fatally shot him during the str...

Four-bedroom home in Saratoga sells for $3.5 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:51 GMT

18789 Dundee Avenue – Google Street ViewA house located in the 18700 block of Dundee Avenue in Saratoga has new owners. The 1,928-square-foot property, built in 1951, was sold on Sept. 12, 2023, for $3,500,000, or $1,815 per square foot. This single-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:In August 2023, a 3,107-square-foot home on McFarland Avenue in Saratoga sold for $4,400,000, a price per square foot of $1,416. The home has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.On McCulloch Avenue, Saratoga, in June 2023, a 3,599-square-foot home was sold for $5,000,000, a price per square foot of $1,389. The home has 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom.A 1,128-square-foot home on the 13200 block of McCulloch Avenue in Saratoga sold in January 2023...

Video shows fire, explosion at Denver homeless camp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Video shows a fire and explosion​ at a homeless encampment in Denver on Thursday afternoon. It happened near 16th Avenue and Sherman Street.No one was hurt, but the incident came as Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is working to address homelessness in the city. Johnston hosted a town hall Thursday at Evans School in District 10. Johnston gives updates on homeless and migrants in Denver According to Johnston, 8,000 calls were made to 911 about encampments so far this year.While no one was hurt in the fire Thursday, Johnston said 40 unhoused people have died of various causes in the last six to eight weeks alone.Witness: Propane tanks exploding in tentFOX31 visited the encampment where the fire broke out."The person's tent right here, I think something caught on fire, which made it lead to a bigger fire," said Monet Jutzi, who lives just a couple of tents from where the fire started."We all had to move 'cause I think there's tanks in there that was exploding … propane tan...

Star/co-director Peter Facinelli discusses making indie wildfire survival film ‘On Fire’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:51 GMT

Smokey the Bear says “only you can prevent wildfires,” but come on, you’re gonna listen to a cartoon bear?In the new movie “On Fire,” they’re way past the point of preventing a forest fire. They’re just trying to survive it.News reporter: “The destruction is catastrophic.”Lance Henriksen (as George Laughlin): “This is no joke.”“On Fire” is a film inspired by the West Coast natural disasters. It follows an ordinary Washington state family who’s up against a not-so-ordinary wildfire.Peter Facinelli (as Dave Laughlin): “We’re going to be OK.”Asher Angel (as Clay Laughlin): “Mom, Dad!”Fiona Dourif (as Sarah Laughlin): “Oh, my God.”Peter Facinelli: “It was really a movie to explore the characters, these characters, this one family that was going through this harrowing experience and how they grow together through it and overcome.”Peter Facinelli (as Da...

2 Sharon police officers fined after one officer tried to sneak the other officer into expensive suite at Patriots game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:51 GMT

Two Sharon police officers were recently fined thousands of dollars by the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission after one officer tried to sneak the other into a high-priced suite at Gillette Stadium, officials announced.The State Ethics Commission announced Thursday that Officers John Avelar and Robert Awad paid $8,000 and $4,000 respectively for violating the state’s conflict of interest laws.According to the ethics commission, Awad, who had been an officer for less than a year and was in his probationary period, was working a security detail at Gillette Stadium in December of last year as the Patriots took on the Buffalo Bills in Thursday Night Football. The commission said Awad agreed to get his off-duty coworker, Avelar, and a friend into the Putnam Club, an exclusive suite costing thousands of dollars and only open to season ticket holders.The commission said Awad escorted Avelar and his friend to the club, telling security Avelar was an off-duty officer. Several minutes...