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Metro East neighbors bike cross country so kids can have bicycles  

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:27:39 GMT

O'FALLON, Ill. - Dave Roberson was 12 years old when he lost his father. A few years later, his mother died. His bicycle helped navigate him through those difficult times.“Biking was a very big part of how I stayed connected with my friends,” Roberson said.He said that cycling has been a great stress reliever.Years later, cycling helped Roberson and his neighbors connect during COVID-19 lockdowns. The connection led Roberson, his neighbor Jesse Rochman and their spouses to launch Roads To Giving.The charity aims to raise money, so bicycles can be purchased for kids. The initial goal is to raise enough money for 100 kids to receive a bike. The hope is that the number will steadily grow. Police: Accused Schnucks shooter has medical condition, may be with girlfriend Roberson and Rochman will spend 40 days pedaling across the country to raise money. They will be traveling approximately 3,000 miles and taking a few periodic days off to rest. The duo will leave San Diego, California on ...

First public meeting held for proposed 100-men shelter in Carondelet 

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:27:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - More than 100 people filled the basement of the Carondelet Public Library Thursday night to voice their support and their concern about a potential 100-men shelter coming to their neighborhood. The shelter proposed by Peter and Paul Community Services is still in its early stages. PPCS still needs to get 50 percent of nearby homeowners and renters to sign off on a petition to approve the shelter. A petition that Aidan McNamara will not be signing. “Our community cannot hold another 100 people," McNamara said.  Police: Accused Schnucks shooter has medical condition, may be with girlfriend He presented a PowerPoint on behalf of Carondelet Cares, a neighborhood association, against the proposed shelter. “I’m against putting 100 homeless men into a 100 percent residential neighborhood," McNamara said. He said he lived in Carondelet for seven years. He cited a lower home value due to the shelter and safety issues as his main cause for concern.&...

Los Angeles Kings cling to early lead, beat Avalanche in Colorado second straight time

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:27:39 GMT

Playoff contenders are getting in the Avalanche’s way as the home stretch arrives.For the second time on home ice this season, the Avs sputtered against the Los Angeles Kings, losing 5-2 after twice coming close to climbing out of two-goal deficits.Los Angeles scored twice to double the lead in the third period before clinching the win with a late empty-netter. Colorado (35-22-6) has lost four of the last five, all to teams in the NHL playoff picture.The Avalanche excelled on one side of the special teams coin Thursday, but they left a lot to be desired on the other side. After holding Los Angeles to 0-for-3 on the power play, they’ve now killed 15 consecutive penalties and 37 of the last 41 (90%), dating back 13 games. Sam Girard made a remarkable play to prevent a high-danger scoring chance in the second period, stretching his stick to intercept a pass then clearing the zone. During a first-period kill, Alexandar Georgiev made an exceptional bail-out save on a shot fro...

3 hospitalized in South Los Angeles shooting

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:27:39 GMT

Police are investigating a triple-shooting in South Los Angeles on Thursday night.Officers received reports of a shooting on the 700 block of Imperial Highway around 8:04 p.m., said Los Angeles police.When officers arrived, they found three victims injured, authorities said. They were transported to a local hospital for treatment.Police are investigating after three people who shot in South Los Angeles on March 9, 2023. (KTLA)Police are investigating after three people who shot in South Los Angeles on March 9, 2023. (KTLA)Police are investigating after three people who shot in South Los Angeles on March 9, 2023. (KTLA)Police are investigating after three people who shot in South Los Angeles on March 9, 2023. (KTLA)Police are investigating after three people who shot in South Los Angeles on March 9, 2023. (KTLA)Police are investigating after three people who shot in South Los Angeles on March 9, 2023. (KTLA)Police are investigating after three people who shot in South Los Angeles on ...

Xylazine in illicit drugs increasing overdose risk 

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:27:39 GMT

The Los Angeles Department of Public Health has issued a health alert that warns residents of the increased risk of overdose and death associated with xylazine, which is becoming more present within illicit drugs in California. Xylazine is a sedative and muscle relaxant used by veterinarians to anesthetize animals. It can be cooked down into a powder form and mixed with illicit opioids such as heroin or fentanyl or pressed into counterfeit pills or sedatives. When mixed with opioids and depressants, xylazine’s effects, which include sedation and respiratory depression, can lead to a fatal overdose. Xylazine was detected in San Francisco and San Diego drug samples in 2023, which may indicate that it is “most likely present within the drug supply in Los Angeles” according to the Department of Public Health. The Department of Public Health also warns that most people purchasing illicit drugs are not seeking xylazine and that they will most likely not know that it is present i...

Breakdowns, power play struggles sink Sharks in loss to St. Louis Blues

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:27:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS — Jakub Vrana scored his first goal with St. Louis and highlighted the Blues’ 4-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.Vrana made his debut with the Blues in Tuesday night’s 6-2 loss at Arizona. He was acquired from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Dylan McLaughlin and a 2025 seventh-round pick on March 3.Robert Thomas, Sammy Blaise, and Torey Krug also scored for the Blues. Jordan Binnington made 32 saves in his 50th start of the season and improved to 1-5-2 in his last eight starts.The Blues (28-31-5) have two wins in their last nine games, both against the Sharks. St. Louis went 3-0 in its season-series with San Jose (19-35-12) this season.Tomas Hertl and Erik Karlsson scored for San Jose. Kaapo Kahkonen made 26 saves and slipped to 1-5-0 against the Blues in his career. The Sharks fell to 2-9-1 in their past 12 games.Thomas’ power-play goal at the 15:02 mark of the third-period game gave St. Louis a 4-2 lead. The Sharks went 0-for-4 with ...

Helicopters airdrop hay to NorCal cows stranded in snow

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:27:39 GMT

HUMBOLT COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) -- As winter weather continues pummeling Humboldt County with precipitation, herds of cattle are left stranded in snow without access to food. Several feet of deep snow and downed trees blocked local ranchers from reaching their cows, and the ranchers alerted county officials of the dire situation. "We’ve had some unprecedented weather over the last two weeks, and we’ve received multiple reports of cattle dying off because ranchers cannot get to their cows due to impassable roadways," Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal said. "These cattle are an economic driver, they’re starving and they’re calving right now. So all those things necessitate some drastic measures."Honsal said, "We won’t know until the snow melts how many cattle have died due to these conditions. But I know this for certain, if we don’t act, there’s going to be way more that do die and it will be a catastrophe for our county."A herd of cattle is seen on a snowy mountain. (Image c...

Markkanen scores 31, Jazz beat Magic to end four-game skid

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:27:39 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 31 points, Talen Horton-Tucker added 23 and the Utah Jazz snapped a four-game losing streak with a 131-124 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night.Simone Fontecchio scored 17 points for Utah, and rookie center Walker Kessler’s 13 points and 10 rebounds included a crucial three-point play with 35 seconds left after the Magic had cut their deficit to one point.Paolo Banchero scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter for the Magic, who lost their third straight. Markelle Fultz had 25 points and six assists and Franz Wagner added 24 points for Orlando.The losing streak had dropped Utah out of play-in position in the Western Conference. The Jazz are well within range of getting back in and Markkanen, Kris Dunn and Kessler came up with the big plays down the stretch.“After losing some tough games to start this road trip, there was no letdown, no poor-me attitude,” Jazz coach Will Hardy said. “I think everybody just stepped up t...

Nelson’s OT goal lifts Islanders to 4-3 win over Penguins

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:27:39 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brock Nelson can’t explain why the New York Islanders have fallen behind the last three times they’ve played the Pittsburgh Penguins — only to come from behind late for a win against their division rival.Nelson capped the latest rally, scoring on a breakaway in overtime to lead the Islanders to a 4-3 victory Thursday night.“I don’t know what the reason for that is, but we’ve found ourselves in that situation a few times,” Nelson said, “and we’ve been able to come out with victories.”Nelson beat Tristan Jarry to the blocker side at 2:13 of the extra period as the Islanders — who trailed 3-1 late in the third — swept the season series against the Penguins for the first time in franchise history. New York also solidified its first winning record on the road at Pittsburgh since the 2014-15 season. Nelson scored five goals and had nine points in four games against Pittsburgh this season.Anders Lee had two goals and Hudson Fasching also scored for the Islanders, wh...

Reportan atentado contra directora de un penal de mujeres en Guayaquil, Ecuador

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:27:39 GMT

(CNN Español) –– La Policía de Ecuador reportó este jueves lo que denominó un “atentado armado” contra la directora del Centro de Privación de Libertad Guayas N° 2, Mishel Mayorga, en Guayaquil.El ataque “fue repelido por servidores policiales, quienes resultaron heridos de gravedad”, detalló.En una fotografía que publicó la institución se observa un vehículo que parece tener impactos de balas disparadas con arma de fuego.El Servicio Nacional de Atención Integral a Personas Adultas Privadas de la Libertad y a Adolescentes Infractores (SNAI) publicó un comunicado en redes sociales donde rechaza lo sucedido en el penal de mujeres y dijo que activó protocolos de seguridad e inteligencia.El SNAI agregó que se trabaja en coordinación con la Policía Nacional.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source