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Man charged in White Bear Lake townhome fire that critically injured mother

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:04:06 GMT

A man has been charged in connection with a White Bear Lake townhome fire that left his mother critically injured.Christian Thomas Dahm, 45, faces one felony count of starting negligent fire that caused great bodily harm. He remained jailed Thursday.Christian Thomas Dahm (Courtesy of the Ramsey County sheriff’s office)The fire broke out at the fourplex about 11:30 p.m. Sunday in the 2600 block of Aspen Court off Glen Oaks Avenue and County Road D.According to the criminal complaint, when responders got on scene, a townhome unit was fully engulfed in flames, which were spreading to adjoining units. Dahm’s father pointed at Dahm, who was on the back patio, and said, “He started the fire.”Firefighters located Dahm’s mother inside her townhome unit. She had a pulse, but was struggling to breathe, and had slight burns. She was transported to Regions Hospital in critical condition.Dahm told police he was in the garage working on his fishing pole over a car hood before the fire started. He...

Bigger, Better Bottle Bill could help returnables market stay afloat

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:04:06 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Bottle return redemption sites throughout New York are struggling to stay afloat. NEWS10 has the latest on how the proposed “Bigger, Better Bottle Bill" could save the industry. Advocates propose expanding NY bottle bill Jade Eddy, owner of MT Returnables in Queensbury, has been in the recycling business for nearly 20 years. She says it's tougher than ever, now, to keep her business open.“I might end up closing by the end of winter if we don't get an increase. Places across New York are closing already," said Eddy.New York has not seen a deposit increase in more than a decade when the state incorporated water bottles to list of recyclables. Recyclers went from earning two cents a bottle up to three and a half cents on the return.“Which was a significant amount in 2008, but in 2023 with these expenses it's not cutting it,” said Eddy.Eddy says the industry is suffering.“Businesses like mine all across New York are closing like crazy right now because the ...

Missouri Governor to name Gardner's successor Friday

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:04:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Kim Gardner stepped down as St. Louis Circuit Attorney earlier this week. Missouri Governor Mike Parson is expected to name her replacement at 11 a.m. Friday. It appears that the selection is down to a few candidates.Gov. Parson flew to St. Louis for a one-hour meeting Wednesday with prosecutors in the circuit attorney’s office in the aftermath of Kim Gardner’s resignation. He said this required a face-to-face meeting, since he’ll be responsible for appointing Gardner’s successor.Governor Parson has invited U.S. Attorney Sayler Fleming, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, City of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, City of St. Louis Police Chief Robert Tracy, 22nd Judicial Circuit Judge Elizabeth Hogan, and City of St. Louis Sheriff Vernon Betts to participate in the press conference. Gardner abruptly left office Tuesday with a handwritten note to the presiding judge, asking for St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell to take the reins until Gardner’s original Jun...

PHOTOS: Denver Police honor officers who died in the line of duty

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:04:06 GMT

The Denver Police Department honored Denver’s fallen officers who died in the line of duty during a ceremony at the department’s headquarters downtown on May 18, 2023, in Denver. This week is National Police Week.

Texas sends bus of migrants to Civic Center park as Denver struggles to help amid influx

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:04:06 GMT

More than 10,000 migrants have made their way to Denver since December, but on Thursday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the first bus of arrivals that the state of Texas directed to Denver.Republican governors across the country, including Abbott, have been transporting migrants who arrive in their states to other Democratic-led states and cities as a political statement while large numbers of migrants continue to flee their countries to the U.S. seeking asylum. Although hundreds of asylum seekers, mostly from Venezuela, have been coming to Denver each week by way of El Paso, Texas, since early December, the migrants have come on commercial buses, seeking assistance to get to their final destinations.Colorado’s state and local officials have previously said that recent arrivals were not a result of political moves by GOP leaders and that the migrants were traveling to Denver on commercial buses, not coordinated by any state entities.That is, until now.In a statement posted o...

The opportunities for hosting the G20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:04:06 GMT

The G-20 delegates could see for themselves what Jammu and Kashmir have been through because of the conflict which was primarily being ignited, coordinated and sustained from somewhere else. Blaming someone for its dirty intrigues and machinations (cross-border terrorism) is one thing, but presenting documentary evidence of that complicity as is available in ground zero, is lending credibility to the charge.“Conflict is development in reverse.” This finding of the World Bank makes a very strong case for development itself also being a very potent antidote to conflict. So, G20 is again a platform to present to the world how developmental processes and welfare initiatives are being used to negotiate and overcome hardships created and sustained by a prolonged conflict in the region. All these suggestions no doubt sound quite simple and rudimentary; but it is also true that in international politics, people, sometimes, by thinking and aiming for big goals and outcomes, tend to...

12-year-old set to graduate from Fullerton College with 5 degrees

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:04:06 GMT

Meet the newest graduate of Fullerton College; he can't drive or grow a beard, but he's highly accomplished.On Saturday, the youngest person walking across the stage to accept their diploma during the commencement ceremony will be Clovis Hung, a 12-year-old wunderkind who will be graduating with five degrees.The school says Hung was only nine years old when he enrolled at the community college as part of its Special Admit program, which allowed him to earn college credits while simultaneously completing his home school curriculum.Hung was inspired to enroll at Fullerton College after seeing another young prodigy, Jack Rico, graduate from the school at the ripe old age of 13. Rico graduated with four degrees - a number Hung sought to surpass.The pre-teen will be accepting five Associate of Arts degrees in History, Social Sciences, Social Behavior and Self-Development, Arts and Human Expression, and Science and Mathematics.Hung told the campus news service that, naturally, he feels pr...

Body found after firefighters extinguish multi-vehicle fire in Los Feliz

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:04:06 GMT

An investigation is underway after a body was found in the charred wreckage of a vehicle in Los Feliz Thursday afternoon.The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the 2000 block of N. Edgemont Street in Los Feliz around 2:15 p.m. for a report of three vehicles that were on fire.Firefighters upgraded the response and began battling the blaze, eventually knocking it down and extinguishing all three vehicles.But during a search, a man's body was found in one of the vehicles.The unidentified person was declared dead at the scene, and the Fire Department has begun an investigation into what sparked the fire.The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office will determine the man's identity, as well as the cause and manner of his death. No additional details have been released at this time.

Bill would require cars to keep including AM radio

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:04:06 GMT

As AM radio gradually fades into irrelevance, a bipartisan bill has been introduced by lawmakers requiring carmakers to keep including AM radio in vehicles.The question is why.Backers of the AM for Every Vehicle Act, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, say AM is crucial for emergency alerts, especially in rural areas."Each day, millions of Americans turn to AM radio to stay up to date on life in their community, engage on the issues they care about or to be simply entertained during rush hour," Cruz said in a statement."AM radio is a critical bulwark for democracy, providing a platform for alternative viewpoints and the ability for elected officials to share our efforts with our constituents," he said, tipping his hand about the broader agenda possibly at work here.AM radio has long taken a back seat to FM and, increasingly, satellite radio and streaming services.Ford told the Washington Post that less than 5% of listening by its drivers was to AM stations.Ford, Volkswagen, BMW, Tesla, V...

Ravens 2023 undrafted free agent tracker: SMU offensive lineman Jaylon Thomas among additions

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:04:06 GMT

With the NFL draft over, the Ravens have turned their attention to the undrafted market.Baltimore entered the draft with 63 players and made six picks, leaving space to add a big class. Here’s a look at the announced additions:SMU offensive lineman Jaylon Thomas: The Ravens added more depth to their offensive line with the signing of the 6-foot-5, 311-pound Thomas.Thomas was a four-year starter at SMU, where he played all five positions along the line but primarily operated at left tackle as a sophomore and junior. The Mustangs ranked seventh nationally in passing offense (316.7 yards per game) and 15th in total offense (472.8) last season.His addition marks the fifth rookie offensive lineman the Ravens have added over the last few weeks after Baltimore drafted Sala Aumavae-Laulu and Andrew Vorhees and signed Brandon Kipper and Tashawn Manning as undrafted free agents. Vorhees will miss the season, though, as he rehabs his torn ACL.Ball State safety Jaquan Amos: The Ravens on ...