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Fenton home catches fire after lightning strike

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:50 GMT

FENTON, Mo. - Frightening moments overnight in Fenton after lightning struck a home leading to a fire there while a family was inside. There was extensive damage to the including the roof being gone. There is also some siding damage to the homes next door from the heat of the fire.Battalion Chief Jim Watkins with the Fenton Fire Protection District said that there were three people inside the home when it happened, and they were all able to get out okay. Those people were a husband and wife with their young adult son.There were also two cats that survived as well. No injuries are being reported from the fire.Fire crews got the call just before 11:00 p.m. Watkins tolf FOX 2 that the family heard a massive thunder boom after a lightning strike. At first, they didn’t realize that lightning had struck their home - but then Watkins shared that a short time later they started smelling something burning and realized the leaves in the roof area were on fire. Missouri changing up auto sale...

Harper Finn passes away, St. Louis Medical Examiner confirms

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS (WCIA) -- Harper Finn, the five-year-old girl from Altamont hurt in an accident at the Effingham County Fair, has died.The St. Louis City Medical Examiner confirmed that Finn passed away at St. Louis Children's Hospital on Wednesday at 6:49 p.m. ‘It’s such a tragedy’: Effingham community rallies around 5-year-old hurt at fair Finn was airlifted to St. Louis after she was hurt Sunday afternoon at the Effingham County Fair. While attending a horse harness race, Finn was hit by the folding arm of the pace car, which failed to close due to a malfunction and extended into the grandstand.It was an accident that shocked the horse racing community and fairs in other counties. The Coles County Fair held a prayer Wednesday night hoping for her recovery. However, Finn passed away that same evening.

Man killed in City Park West shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:50 GMT

A man died Thursday morning after a shooting in Denver’s City Park West neighborhood.The shooting was reported in the 1700 block of North Race Street, according to a 7:23 a.m. tweet from the Denver Police Department.UPDATE: The victim in this incident has been pronounced deceased and this is now being investigated as a homicide. The #Denver Office of the Medical Examiner will provide victim ID. Investigation is ongoing. Updates will be posted to this thread when they are made available.— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 3, 2023Police said the man who died is the only victim they have found.The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner will identify the man and determine the cause and manner of death.They are investigating his death as a homicide.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Suspect arrested in southwest Denver shooting that killed one Crime and Public Safety | El Paso County officials arrest six juveniles in February Falcon h...

Lowline fire slows, rain and humidity boost containment efforts

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:50 GMT

The Lowline fire’s path across western Colorado continued to slow Wednesday night as another wave of moisture passed over the area, fire officials announced Thursday.The fire is burning on 1,770 acres of U.S. Forest Service land approximately 14 miles north of Gunnison and as of 9 a.m. Thursday morning, containment had reached 47%.With cooler temperatures and precipitation in the area, Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests officials expect moderate smoke Thursday in Gunnison.However, an Air Quality Health Advisory remains in place in Gunnison County through Friday morning, according to a tweet from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.According to a Thursday morning news release from fire officials, firefighters plan to continue patrolling and improving existing firelines and securing any heat close to the lines.Related ArticlesColorado News | Lowline fire containment grows as rainy, humid weather boosts firefighting efforts C...

Missing man found dead in canal at Harmony Golf Club in Timnath

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:50 GMT

The body of a medically at-risk man who went missing at the Harmony Golf Club in Timnath has been found dead in a canal after a search that included the deployment of a water rescue team, dogs, and an aerial drone, Larimer County Sheriff officials said Thursday morning.Searchers found the man’s body about 9:42 p.m. Wednesday, the officials said, declining to reveal his age or identity.Related ArticlesColorado News | Suspect arrested in southwest Denver shooting that killed one Colorado News | Enhanced “Move Over” law in Colorado takes effect Aug. 7 Colorado News | Motorcyclist killed in crash that forced closure along Hampden Avenue in Englewood Colorado News | Pedestrian struck and killed by driver while crossing Aurora street Colorado News | Armed woman dies in Westminster police shooting His golf clubs and cart were abandoned near an irrigation canal and dispatchers received a phone ...

A sheet-pan chicken for corn season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:50 GMT

By Melissa Clark, The New York TimesThe beginning of corn season requires speed and simplicity. You want the fastest, easiest way to get that pile of evanescently sweet, nubby cobs on the table, ready for butter-slathering and gleeful chomping. A dip in boiling water, a quick sear on the grill or even a zap in the microwave all make the most of those fleeting first ears without much fuss.But, as the season advances, the desire to mix it up inevitably sets in. Now is the time for recipes that require a bit more time and work, yet are absolutely worth the delayed gratification.My basil chicken with corn and jalapeños, a sheet-pan meal that brings out the more complex side of summer corn, is made for this moment. Preparing it isn’t hard, but you will need a half-hour at the very least to marinate the chicken in mayonnaise, basil, garlic and a few tablespoons of brine from a jar of pickled jalapeños.While you’re off doing something (or nothing) else, the brine and mayonnaise work their ...

Man shoots his killer during stabbing on Metro train in Hawthorne, LASD says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:50 GMT

A man was fatally stabbed on a Metro Green Line train in Hawthorne Wednesday evening, but not before shooting his alleged assailant in the chest.The unidentified victim, a man believed to be in his early to mid 20s, died at a local hospital after deputies found him "suffering from apparent stab wounds to the upper torso" on a train at the Crenshaw Station at about 7:20 p.m., the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a news release. The station at 11902 S. Crenshaw Blvd. is on one of Los Angeles Metro's suggested public transit routes to Taylor Swift's upcoming shows at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The victim's assailant, a man in his mid to late 30s, was taken into custody and "transported to a local hospital for apparent gunshot wounds to the upper torso," the release said.The deadly incident began as a "physical altercation," officials said."During the incident, the victim produced a handgun as the suspect began to stab him," deputies said. There are no additional suspects...

These are the most frequently stolen cars and trucks in California

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:50 GMT

More than 700,000 vehicles are stolen in any given year in the U.S., but not all cars are equal targets. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) analyzed federal crime data to determine which cars and trucks were most frequently reported stolen in 2022. Two pickup trucks landed at the top. The most frequently stolen vehicle was the full-size Chevrolet pickup truck, followed by full-size Ford pickups, according to the NICB analysis.It's no surprise thieves target Chevy and Ford pickups – they are abundant. The Ford F-Series and the Chevy Silverado were the two top-selling vehicles last year, according to Car and Driver.Two popular Honda sedan models took the No. 3 and 4 spots on the list of most-stolen vehicles. The most frequently stolen vehicles in 2022, according to the NICB, were: Chevrolet pickup (full size)Ford pickup (full size)Honda CivicHonda AccordHyundai SonataHyundai ElantraKia OptimaToyota CamryGMC pickup (full size)Honda CR-VIn California, the list is fairly sim...

Transient found hiding, making recordings in women's restroom: Riverside police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:50 GMT

A homeless man suspected of hiding in a restroom and recording women while they were using the bathroom was arrested by police in Riverside Wednesday.Officers responded to the reports at a Kaiser Permanente hospital around noon and found the suspect being detained by hospital security. Sergio Quezada is seen in an image provided by the Riverside Police Department.He was identified as 27-year-old Sergio Quezada, a local transient on Post Release Community Supervision in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, the Riverside Police Department stated on its Facebook page. "He had a drug pipe in his possession and yes, officers found evidence on his phone implicating him in the very illegal recordings," the Police Department stated.An image of Quezada was put on the department's Facebook page because "everyone should know what this creeper looks like," the post said. North Hollywood residents say HGTV star is evicting them for a big ‘flip’ Quezada was arrested on suspicion of secretly ...

Three Injured in Four-Vehicle Crash on Highway 101 [San Jose, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:50 GMT

Multi-Traffic Collision near Tully Road Resulted in InjuriesSAN JOSE, CA (August 3, 2023) – Early Monday morning, a four-vehicle crash on southbound Highway 101 left at least three people with injuries.The San Jose Fire Department responded to the incident around 5:12 a.m. between Tully Road and Capitol Expressway.At this time, the circumstances that led up to the crash are unclear. However, the wreckage blocked all six lanes of Southbound 101. Police also reported that the collision involved four vehicles.In the end, medical responders transported three patients to local hospitals for treatment of unspecified injuries. The identities of those involved in the crash have not been made public.Moreover, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.At around 6:00 a.m., the CHP reopened all the affected lanes. San Jose Officials will provide more information about the four-vehicle crash once available.One small driving mistak...