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TIMING: When to expect severe weather threats in your area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the St. Louis Metropolitan area to a Level-4 risk for severe weather Friday, with some Missouri and Illinois counties an hour-plus north at a Level 5 risk on a scale up to five.A tornado watch is underway through at least 8 p.m. in the St. Louis metropolitan area. There are also chances for thunderstorms and hail. The potential timeline for severe weather on Friday varies on your location. The most intense storm systems will be rolling in at the following times and areas...Noon to 6 p.m.: Troy, Missouri and other nearby areas to the north and west.3 p.m. to 8 p.m.: St. Louis metropolitan area and all counties surrounding St. Louis City and County.5 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Much of the Metro East, including Vandalia, Sparta and nearby communities.In preparation, Some St. Louis area schools dismissed early Friday afternoon since high winds pose severe weather threats. St. Louis Public Schools, one of Missouri's largest school districts, is ...

No handcuffs but a mugshot: Trump to be arraigned Tuesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will be formally arrested and arraigned next Tuesday in his hush money case, court officials said — an announcement promising the historic, shocking scene of a former U.S. commander in chief forced to stand before a judge.As the Manhattan court confirmed the timing on Friday, the streets outside had calmed from earlier in the week. There were no large-scale demonstrations for or against Trump, though tourists stopped to take selfies and throngs of reporters and police officers remained assembled.When Trump turns himself in, he’ll be booked mostly like anyone else facing charges, mugshot and all. But he isn’t expected to be put in handcuffs, he’ll have Secret Service protection and will almost certainly be released that day.In the meantime, his legal team prepared his defense while the prosecutor defended the grand jury investigation that propelled the matter toward trial. Congressional Republicans, as well as Trump himself, contend the w...

Brush fire breaks out in Jefferson County along hogback south of I-70 as wind whips Denver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

A wildfire is burning in Jefferson County along the hogback south of Interstate 70.No evacuations orders have been issued.Related ArticlesColorado News | Elbert County wildfire that forced evacuation of Simla largely contained Colorado News | Colorado wildfire burning on 1,100 acres near Florissant; 100 homes evacuated Colorado News | Wildfire burns about six acres on Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge property Colorado News | 125 fire in Elbert County near Simla has burned about 1,000 acres; evacuations have been lifted We’re responding to assist with a brush fire along the hogback south of I-70. Smoke is visible in the area of I-70 and C470. Hwy 93 is closed from I-70 to Morrison. pic.twitter.com/mXQQdRkJ2n— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) March 31, 2023The fire sparked Friday afternoon in windy weather and during a red flag warning on fire danger in the area.Smoke is visible and firefighters are ...

Loveland High School principal placed on administrative leave

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

The Thompson School District has placed Loveland High School Principal Michael James on administrative leave following a chaotic start to the school day Wednesday that resulted in a canceled school day.The school district sent an email to LHS families and community members Friday afternoon, adding that Ferguson High School Principal Jason Germain would serve as interim principal effective immediately.Wednesday’s incident began when teachers were notified during a staff meeting of a threat to the school that police had investigated and determined was not credible.The school day continued, but several teachers left the school and advised students to do the same, according to two LHS seniors.School was eventually canceled shortly after 10 a.m. Wednesday morning.James addressed staff and students during the morning announcements the following day, calling the incident a learning opportunity and reiterating that there was no sign that any students or staff were in danger.Nancy Rumfelt, a...

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar downplays one-on-one discussions with players whose effort he questioned after loss to Wild

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar doesn’t want to name the players he called “passengers” after Colorado’s loss to Minnesota on Wednesday. The reason, to him, is that the one-on-one conversations he had with those players afterward weren’t as abnormal or alarming as he made them out to be in the moment.“Same process every game the whole year,” Bednar said Friday. “Same type of meetings. Same meetings. Same message.”He said players have been receptive and “always are” to his constructive criticism in the 48 hours following a 4-2 defeat in which the Avs (44-24-6) had a chance to overtake the Wild for first place in the Central. After the loss, Bednar said the Avalanche’s top players didn’t execute well, but he liked their effort and engagement throughout the game. “And then we had guys that didn’t work hard enough,” he continued. “I’m more critical on the guys that didn’t work hard enough.”At th...

Probe of deadly Black Hawk crash underway in Kentucky; Los Angeles native among victims

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

The nine service members who died in a crash involving two U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters ranged in age from 23 to 36 and were from seven states, the military said in releasing the names Friday as an investigative team continued its probe of the incident.A military news release said the service members came from Florida, Texas, Missouri, California, North Carolina, Alabama and New Jersey. They were identified as:Cpl. Emilie Marie Eve Bolanos, 23, of Austin, TexasChief Warrant Officer 2 Zachary Esparza, 36, of Jackson, MissouriSgt. Isaacjohn Gayo, 27, of Los Angeles, CaliforniaStaff Sgt. Joshua C. Gore, 25, of Morehead City, North CarolinaWarrant Officer 1 Aaron Healy, 32, of Cape Coral, FloridaStaff Sgt. Taylor Mitchell, 30, of Mountain Brook, AlabamaChief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Smith, 32, of Rolla, MissouriSgt. David Solinas Jr, 23, of Oradell, New Jersey“This is a time of great sadness for the 101st Airborne Division. The loss of these Soldiers will reverberate through our for...

Disneyland memorbilla signed by Walt Disney sells for $12,500

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

An Autopia driver’s license, signed by Walt Disney, sold for $12,500 Thursday night at the Nate D. Sanders Auctions event. The Autopia driver’s license is from 1955, the same year Disneyland opened, and Disney’s signature can be seen written across the back of the license. The license initially belonged to a 10-year-old boy who visited the attraction during its inaugural year, according to a news release.An Autopia driver’s license, signed by Walt Disney, sold for $12,500 Thursday night at the Nate D. Sanders Auctions. (Nate D. Sanders Auction)The Autopia driver’s license is from 1955, the same year Disneyland opened, and Disney’s signature can be seen written across the back of the license. (Nate D. Sanders Auction)An Autopia driver’s license, signed by Walt Disney, sold for $12,500 Thursday night at the Nate D. Sanders Auctions event. (Nate D. Sanders Auction)The license also references the Autopia attraction as the “Richfield Autopia.” The Richfield Oil Corporation sponsored the ...

40 under 40 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

Introducing the exceptional entrepreneurs from web2 to web3, both within and beyond the Los Angeles ecosystem. Spanning industries from crypto and blockchain to healthcare and fashion, we proudly present this 40 Under 40 list for 2023.1. Brian D. Evans This trailblazing LA based Inc. 500 Entrepreneur and MBA has a multitude of ventures under his belt. He is behind the revolutionary platforms Affinity.xyz, BDE Ventures, Influencive, and more. A fabled early-stage web3 and crypto investor, his insights have amassed a dedicated following exceeding one million strong.As an esteemed advisor to rapidly scaling startups, he built an award-winning Venture Studio and garnered acclaim for founding one of America’s Top 25 Marketing Agencies. Recognized by Forbes as a top digital marketer, his expertise has graced the pages of prestigious publications such as Rolling Stone, Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc, and of course, Forbes and Influencive.With his content reaching an astonishing 32+ milli...

Several Hurt in Bus Collision on Ygnacio Valley Road [San Ramon, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

Multiple Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident near Walnut Creek BART StationSAN RAMON, CA (March 31, 2023) – Thursday afternoon, several victims were injured in a bus collision on Ygnacio Valley Road.Authorities responded to the scene around 4:00 p.m., near the Walnut Creek BART station.At this time, the events leading up to the incident remain unclear. However, reports indicate that at least three cars and a commuter bus for the Bishop Ranch Business collided.Following preliminary duties, Con Fire says a speeding vehicle exiting Highway 680 in wet road conditions contributed to the crash.At least five ambulances were dispatched and multiple tow-trucks were called to clear out the scene. Responding personnel transported multiple people, including one in critical condition, to a nearby hospital for further treatment.San Ramon Officials closed the off-ramp from northbound 680 to Ygnacio Valley Road during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, further details will be provi...

Spray Tan Boss: Emily Bloom’s Revolutionary Platform for Scaling Beauty Service Brands

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

Building a beauty brand is not easy as the space is becoming increasingly competitive for newbies, which can be more difficult for the spray tanning industry. Toronto-based renowned spray tan artist, entrepreneur, and expert marketer, Emily Bloom, has been there. She knows the challenges and also ways to overcome them. With her innovative platform Spray Tan Boss, Emily intends to leverage her knowledge and experience to empower spray tan artists and beauty professionals to seamlessly launch and scale their brands.As a former owner of one of Canada’s best salons, Emily has over a decade’s experience in the sunless industry. Her journey started from a 500-square foot salon that she scaled up to a sprawling 2000-square foot, well-staffed salon serving over 10K clients a year. Her salon was organically featured in many well-known publications, including Elle Canada, Toronto Star, and Flare Magazine, making her a celebrated tanning artist in the country. She is also the first Canadian to...