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Ameren, St. Charles can't reach agreement on water contamination crisis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:15:32 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Monday was the end of the 21-day deadline set by the EPA for the water contamination crisis in the City of St. Charles.St. Charles is at odds with Ameren over the issue. EPA directed the two sides to reach an access agreement to city property that would allow Ameren to address groundwater contamination from the Huster Road Substation.St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer said St. Charles and Ameren representatives met on Monday, but no agreement was reached."We're sitting down at the table with this supposedly shortly and negotiating, but that's still a long way away," Borgmeyer said. "Nobody rolls over for that kind of money. So it will probably wind up in court, is my guess." Gardner won’t be held in contempt, judge rules St. Charles has launched its own cleanup plan. It’s having a special set-up to decontaminate and clean the water. It’s an eight-tank assembly that will cost the city around $18 million.It's not having to shoulder that expense by itself. The state o...

Mushroom hunter finds human remains in northern Missouri

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:15:32 GMT

DAVIESS COUNTY, Mo. - The Daviess County Sheriff's Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol are investigating human remains found. The highway patrol said a mushroom hunter found the remains Friday night on private property in rural Daviess County, northeast of the Kansas City metro. The remains have not been identified at this time. The highway patrol has not released any further information about the case.

This St. Louis restaurant has the best soul food in Missouri, food writers say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:15:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Food that's good for your soul doesn't come just anywhere. That said, St. Louis is home to a restaurant recently acclaimed for having the best soul food in Missouri.A research team from LoveFood.com recently compiled a list of the best soul food restaurants in every state. Their choices were based on reviews, awards and accolades, plus the first-hand experience of their food-writing team. Gardner won’t be held in contempt, judge rules According to LoveFood.com, the best soul food in Missouri is served at Gourmet Soul. Located in the Downtown West neighborhood, Gourmet Soul opened in 2018 at 1620 Delmar Boulevard near the City Museum. The restaurant prides itself on an "intimate and relaxed dining experience" while using "a blend of common and extraordinary ingredients" in its cuisine, according to its website. Lead chef Lavina McCoy was also featured on a "Good Morning America" food showdown earlier this year. Close Thanks for signing up! Watc...

Missouri House votes down bill to reinstate presidential primary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:15:32 GMT

In a surprising move Monday, the Missouri House failed to pass a bill that would have reinstated the presidential primary for the 2024 election.The bill was initially approved on a voice vote last week, but failed when it came up for a roll call Monday to give it final approval  — a practice that’s usually considered a formality.“I believe we had (the results we were looking for) and I’m not certain yet what happened, why all these people suddenly reversed their votes,” said Rep. Rudy Veit, R-Wardsville, the bill’s sponsor.While the bill got 65 votes in support, 56 representatives from both parties voted in opposition, 31 Democrats voted “present” and 10 others did not vote.Rep. Peter Merideth, D-St. Louis, voted against the bill even though he said his caucus thinks it’s important to go back to a primary. Merideth said his party had a problem with amendments — specifically one that changed the date of the proposed primary from March to April. That amendment was added to the bi...

Biggest Illinois Lottery jackpot of the year up for grabs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:15:32 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - More than $14 million will be at stake for Thursday's Illinois Lotto drawing.Illinois Lottery officials say the $14.3 million jackpot is the biggest prize in nearly three years. In June 2020, one lucky player claimed a $16.5 million jackpot.Two Lotto players have scored $1 million each so far in April. Fraternity brother in brutal Mizzou hazing case takes plea deal The Illinois Lotto is played three times a week, with drawings on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Lotto tickets are $2 apiece, and players can add the Extra Shot option for $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes.Would-be players can purchase a ticket at any of the 7,000 Illinois Lottery retailers across the state, or they can buy a ticket online through the Illinois Lottery website or app.

LL Cool J coming to St. Louis this summer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:15:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Rapper LL Cool J is set to headline The F.O.R.C.E. (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy) tour that kicks off this summer. The Enterprise Center will be hosting one of the 24 shows Saturday, August 19. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 28, at 10:00 a.m.LL Cool J is a two-time Grammy Award winner, and he also has a SiriusXM Hip-Hop channel entitled 'LL COOL J's Rock The Bells Radio.'The F.O.R.C.E. (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy) tour6/25 Boston, MA TD Garden6/27 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center6/28 Newark, NJ Prudential Center6/29 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena7/1 Baltimore, MD CFG Bank Arena7/2 Washington, DC Capital One Arena7/4 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena7/6 Hollywood, FL Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood7/8 Raleigh, NC PNC Arena7/9 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center8/12 Cleveland, OH Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse8/13 Chicago, IL United Center8/18 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena8/19 St. Louis, MO Enterprise Center8/20 Indianapolis, IN Gainbridge...

Film on the Rocks 2023 schedule: “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Wakanda Forever” and how to get tickets

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:15:32 GMT

Film on the Rocks will return in June with another tight lineup of blockbusters that marks the popular series’ second year back inside Red Rocks Amphitheatre after pandemic-prompted drive-in screenings.The 24th season of the series, produced by the nonprofit Denver Film and Red Rocks owner Denver Arts & Venues, features five movies shown on stage at the world-famous Red Rocks for all-ages audiences. Last season was the first since 2019 that screenings were held inside the amphitheater and featured the Film on the Rocks’ usual assortment of live entertainment before each show.The 2023 schedule begins and ends on handsome notes with Harrison Ford in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (June 12) and Ford again in “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” on Aug. 21. (See the full lineup below.)Tickets are on sale starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 28, at axs.com. They’re $20 for general admission and $35 for VIP seating.Gates for each show open at 6:30 p.m. ...

Ex-Colorado judge disciplined for drunken sexual advances at conference

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:15:32 GMT

A former Mesa County District Court judge was publicly censured Monday over drunken sexual advances he made toward an attorney during a Colorado Bar Association conference in what is the first use of the Colorado Supreme Court’s new system for disciplining judges.Lance P. Timbreza resigned his position as a judge in September after he was suspended with pay in June while the disciplinary investigation was ongoing. His inappropriate behavior occurred during the conference in June 2022, according to the public censure.Timbreza was drinking alcohol with several other conference attendees and made sexual advances toward a young attorney, according to the censure. The attorney did not welcome the attention, which included the judge showing him a pornographic image and kissing him.The attorney, identified only as “Attorney 1” in the censure, appeared uncomfortable with Timbreza’s advances, witnesses said. The man did not explicitly tell Timbreza to stop, and Timbre...

Double murder prompts American Elm restaurant closure in northwest Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:15:32 GMT

A double homicide in northwest Denver reverberated Tuesday as police investigators appealed to the public for help and a restaurant closed for the rest of the week.Denver police launched a homicide investigation Monday after two people were found dead in the 4100 block of West 38th Avenue. Police asked in a posting on Twitter that anyone with information call the anonymous Crime Stoppers tipline at 720-913-7867.Operators of the nearby American Elm restaurant on Tuesday announced it will be closed for the rest of the week.The team at the restaurant is “devastated” by the killings and “we are focused on providing our staff mental health support,” according to a statement the restaurant issued through a publicist. “We are cooperating fully with the Denver Police Department in their ongoing investigation.”Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Two people killed in northwest Denver Crime and Public Safety | Reward offered ...

Driver hits woman, young daughter in Mid-Wilshire; mother killed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:15:32 GMT

The driver of a pickup truck struck two pedestrians and then slammed into a Mid-Wilshire apartment building Tuesday morning, killing a woman and critically injuring her young daughter, officials said.A white pickup struck the building in the 6200 block of West Colgate Avenue a few minutes before 8 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Police and Fire departments.That address is near Park La Brea Apartments and is across the street from Hancock Park Elementary School. According to the LAFD, the pickup hit two pedestrians, a 6-year-old girl and her 35-year-old mother, then hit the two-story apartment building. The woman was declared dead at the scene, while the girl was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.The driver of the truck, a man believed to be about 30 years old, was taken to a local hospital in moderate condition. The cause of the accident was under investigation.The extent of the damage to the structure is not yet known, the LAFD said. In a statement, Los Angeles Uni...