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Proposed St. Louis bills spark debate over police powers

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:38 GMT

St. Louis, MO - The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will address two bills Friday that have sparked controversy and intense debate. The first bill focuses on carrying guns within the city, while the second bill addresses interactions between the police and citizens.The regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen will take place at City Hall at 10:00 a.m. Both bills will be discussed and potentially finalized for a future vote.Board Bill 29, sponsored by Aldermanic Member Cara Spencer, aims to ban the open carrying of guns in the city without a concealed-carry permit. This bill was prompted by recent incidents where young individuals were openly carrying firearms during downtown events. Spencer argues that the bill would help remove guns from the streets and disarm minors, as the concealed carry permit requires individuals to be at least 19 years old. However, concerns have been raised that if the bill passes, it could lead to increased police stops and searches. Lawmaker to review law ‘i...

Storms expected Friday afternoon and evening

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Thunderstorms are again likely Friday afternoon and evening. Ahead of the storms, temps should climb into the low 90s. A few of the storms could bring strong to severe, bringing threats of damaging winds and large hail. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Some showers and storms may linger until early Saturday morning. We’ll wake up Saturday around 70 and see clearing skies and highs near 90. Sunday also looks mostly quiet, just a spot storm chance north of I-70. Highs in the low 90s.  Monday and Tuesday will both bring some spot storm chances, highs around 90 both days.  

Webster Groves C.J. Muggs closes; employees and locals say goodbye

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:38 GMT

WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. - C.J. Mugg's Bar and Grill in Webster Groves prepared its staff and long-time customers for a harsh reality: they would be shutting down on Thursday.The city has now announced that a new Italian-style restaurant will take its place. It was nearly a full house inside the pub-style grill by later in the evening.However, the employees are still in shock."It will be devastating for our regulars and for us because this is such a family unit of a place," said one of the girls who has worked at C.J. Muggs for nearly 10 years.It's the family bond that the employees have developed over time, but as the building sits steadily on the corner, it has now become anything but inside."It's unfortunate just watching the staff because nobody knew it was going to happen," said BJ Bupillo, an attorney who owns the firm just across the street. Federal charges in robbery, murder of St. Louis Kitchen owner C.J.'s is one of his go-to places. Bupillo recalled the moments when employee...

Driver hits parked car in north St. Louis

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The driver of a car crashed into a parked vehicle in the driveway of a home on West Cabanne Place in the West End Neighborhood. the crash happened around 1:30 a.m. Friday. Police are looking for the driver. Several neighbors say they were sleeping when they were startled awake by the sound of the crash.

Ask Amy: Workers unite — except when they exclude

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:38 GMT

Dear Amy: I work with wonderful people. There are a dozen of us on the team. We work well together and genuinely enjoy one another’s company and friendship.When someone has a baby, we throw a shower. For a milestone anniversary with the company, we celebrate that.When someone is ill, we provide support. When someone leaves the company, we bid a fond farewell.Birthdays often involve surprise treats. We get together for lunch. We go to movies. We laugh a lot. It’s all great, and I’ve always happily participated in and contributed to these things.Alas, I’ve never been on the receiving end of any of it. My milestone anniversary with the company passed without note, as did a milestone birthday. When I had major surgery . . . nothing.Today I received an invitation to contribute to a group housewarming gift for one of my colleagues. Normally, I would be all in. The thing is, I moved to a new house five months ago. All of my coworkers know this. And yet they didn’t band together for a gift....

Bucharest declaration: NATO's Ukraine debate still haunted by 2008 summit

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:38 GMT

As NATO nations try to agree on Ukraine’s push for membership at a summit in Vilnius this week, an earlier gathering casts a long shadow.At a summit in Bucharest in April 2008, NATO declared that both Ukraine and Georgia would join the US-led defence alliance - but gave them no plan for how to get there.The declaration papered over cracks between the United States, which wanted to admit both countries, and France and Germany, which feared that would antagonise Russia.While it may have been an artful diplomatic compromise, some analysts see it as the worst of both worlds: It served notice to Moscow that two countries it once ruled as part of the Soviet Union would join NATO - but brought them no closer to the protection that comes with membership.Now, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is pressing NATO to make clear how and when Ukraine can join, after the war triggered by Russia’s invasion is over.Once again, there are divisions within NATO. And officials often cite the Bucharest declara...

Pedestrian Seriously Hurt after Hit-and-Run on Q Street [Lompoc, CA]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:38 GMT

Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Collision near West College Avenue Resulted in InjuriesLOMPOC, CA (July 14, 2023) – Tuesday night, a hit-and-run on Q Street left a pedestrian hospitalized.Officers responded to reports of the crash around 9:48 p.m. along the northbound Q Street, near West College Avenue.According to the police, a vehicle hit a man crossing West College while walking in a northerly direction. However, the driver did not pull over and continued driving westbound.The first responders transported the victim to a hospital Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria for major injuries. His identity and details about his current condition remain unknown.At this time, authorities are searching for a suspect’s two-door white sedan with an unspecified make and model.The Lompoc Police Department encourages anyone with additional information about the Q Street hit-and-run to contact them at 805-736-2341.Thousands of people are injured each year due to reckless driving. If you’...

Two Drivers Injured in Rollover Crash on Fairview Road [Hollister, CA]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:38 GMT

Rollover Crash on Fairview Road near Dixie Drive Left Two People HospitalizedHOLLISTER, CA (July 14, 2023) – Tuesday morning, two people suffered injuries in a rollover crash on Fairview Road.The California Highway Patrol responded to the crash around 11:42 a.m. at the 4000 block of Fairview Road, north of Dixie Drive.Upon arrival, authorities learned that a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado was pulling onto Fairview Road from a private driveway. Subsequently, a 2006 Toyota Avalon traveling north on Fairview collided with the Silverado turning from the east side of the road.According to the investigators, the Silverado accelerated onto Fairview Avenue and the path of the Toyota. In addition, the impact of the collision caused the Silverado to overturn.Eventually, medical responders arrived at the scene and transported both drivers to Natividad Hospital for treatment of major injuries. The CHP ruled out drugs and alcohol to be a factor in the collision.In the end, Hollister Officials cl...

Single family residence sells in Danville for $1.9 million

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:38 GMT

40 Chardonnay Court – Google Street ViewA 2,183-square-foot house built in 1989 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the first block of Chardonnay Court in Danville was sold on June 20, 2023. The $1,885,000 purchase price works out to $863 per square foot. This two-story house offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property is equipped with central A/C. In addition, the home includes an attached two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements. The property occupies a sizable 7,000-square-foot lot.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:A 2,407-square-foot home on the first block of Marseille Court in Danville sold in June 2023, for $1,800,000, a price per square foot of $748. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Marseille Court, Danville, in May 2023, a 2,183-square-foot home was sold for $1,802,000, a price per square foot of $825. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 ...

Bridge: July 14, 2023

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:38 GMT

“I’m supposed to know about the English language,” my friend the English professor said to me, “but it continually mystifies me. I’m a teacher, and I have taught; if I were a preacher, wouldn’t I have praught?”The prof was today’s North in a penny game.“My partner had to oversee the play at four hearts,” he said.East took the king of spades and led the nine of diamonds: ten, jack, deuce. When West led a trump next, South drew trumps and led a second diamond to his queen. West produced the king and exited with a diamond. South lost a club finesse later and was down one.WINNING PLAY“My partner overlooked a winning play,” the prof said. “Odd how ‘overlook’ and ‘oversee’ have different meanings.”After South draws trumps, he can finesse in clubs. West wins and returns a club. When East’s ten falls, South gets two diamond discards on the J-9 of clubs. (He could also succeed by...