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Man wanted in deadly shooting at Illinois MetroLink station

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:50:28 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - The Major Case Squad is asking for help with finding a man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting Tuesday morning at an Illinois MetroLink station. (Photo: Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis)The Major Case Squad says a "person of interest" in the case was once seen wearing a black T-shirt, black jeans, white shoes and a backpack. Investigators have not identified the man wanted.The shooting occurred just before 5:30 a.m., following an altercation between two individuals at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Station. The shooter ran from the station while the victim stayed on the train until the Washington Park station. Rare bee found in Belleville, Illinois The victim, identified as Turyan Austell, was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Austell was 23. It’s unclear if the alleged gunman and the victim knew one another.If you have any information relevant to this case or the person, contact the Major Case Squad at 618-825-5200.

Woman shot, killed Tuesday evening in north St. Louis County

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:50:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was fatally shot Tuesday evening in north St. Louis County. The shooting happened around 11 p.m. Tuesday in the 10000 block of Ashbrook Drive in the city of Bellefontaine Neighbors. Stay of execution granted for Johnny Johnson Investigators say a woman was found inside a home with a gunshot wound. She was rushed to the hospital, but later died from her injuries.Police believe the victim knew the gunman and that an altercation happened before the shooting. Authorities have not yet disclosed the identity of the suspect or victim. If you have any information relevant to this case, contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

Jackie Joyner-Kersee shares how to deal with pressure before the St. Jude Walk/Run Saturday, Sept. 9

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:50:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Women's World Cup is going on right now, and the athletes are expected to win representing the United States. Three-time gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee spoke with FOX 2's Tim Ezell about being in that position and how to block out the noise and pressure from the media and fans as St. Louis locals are preparing for the St. Jude Walk/Run Saturday, September, 9. Rare bee found in Belleville, Illinois Joyner-Kersee also shared the differences of athletes now having to deal with social media. The United States Women's National team will be facing the Netherlands Wednesday and 8:00 p.m.

'National Hero Dog Contest' happening today

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:50:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis service dog, Moxie, is up for the running for the 2023 American Humane Hero Dog Awards in the Service and Guide Dog Category.Moxie, a service dog, assists her owner, Katie Harris, with everyday tasks like retrieving and carrying belongings, opening and closing doors, getting bottled water from the refrigerator – and providing support and companionship. Harris, a St. Louis native who returned to the area in 2021, uses a wheelchair part-time because she has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - a rare congenital disease of the connective tissue that causes overly flexible joints, easily bruised skin, and fragile organs. Rare bee found in Belleville, Illinois Moxie is also the inspiration for Moxie’s Mission, the nonprofit Harris started to spread knowledge of service, therapy, and emotional support dogs, as well as provide financial assistance for veterans, first responders, and those in need of service dogs.Now, Moxie is a finalist for the 2023 American Humane Hero Dog Awa...

APA celebrates 'National Boop Your Pet' Day

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:50:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Animal Protective Association of Missouri is celebrating its 101st birthday and 'National Boop Your Pet' Day. It celebrates the bond between pets and their owners.The 'boop' is when you gently tap your dog on the nose in addition to the national holiday, the APA is waiving its adoption fees for all pets six months and older. Younger puppy and kitten adoption fees will be 50% off. Rare bee found in Belleville, Illinois You can stop by their adoption centers in Brentwood and Olivette for a cupcake today.

Colorado cop on trial for putting suspect in car hit by train testifies that she didn’t “perceive” the tracks

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:50:28 GMT

GREELEY — A Colorado police officer on trial for putting a handcuffed woman in a parked police vehicle that was hit by a freight train testified Tuesday that she did not realize the officer who had arrived before her had parked it on the tracks.After racing to the scene, Officer Jordan Steinke said, she quickly parked her patrol vehicle behind the other one and got out because it was the quickest way “to get a gun in the fight” — hers. She explained that she was surprised the other officer was still sitting in his vehicle.Steinke also said she did not notice the tracks or the ground when she squatted down to arrest a kneeling Yareni Rios-Gonzalez after the suspect was ordered out of her pickup truck. The tracks and railroad crossing signs can be seen in her body camera video from the Sept. 16, 2022, incident.When pressed by Deputy District Attorney Christopher Jewkes, Steinke replied, “I am sure I saw the tracks sir, but I did not perceive them.” She explained that she w...

Rollover crash forces closure of southbound I-25 at 23rd Avenue

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:50:28 GMT

A rollover crash Wednesday morning has forced the closure of southbound Interstate 25 near downtown Denver.The crash happened shortly before 8 a.m. and southbound I-25 was closed at 23rd Avenue, Denver Police said in a posting on Twitter. Drivers should expect delays in that area, police said.No serious injuries were reported in the crash.ROAD CLOSED: SB I-25 is closed at 23rd for a rollover crash. No serious injuries reported. Two lanes are blocked and motorists should expect delays in the area. #Denver pic.twitter.com/ZQpXGecRVj— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) July 26, 2023

Brentwood denies Seeno’s appeal of Costco project

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:50:28 GMT

A local developer’s 11th-hour attempt to derail Costco’s plans to build in Brentwood fell on deaf ears Tuesday, with the City Council unanimously upholding the Planning Commission’s earlier approvals for the project.Though the commission on June 20 gave the green light for the proposed new store south of Lone Tree Plaza and east of Heidorn Ranch Road, West Coast Home Builders, an Albert D. Seeno III company, filed an appeal on June 28. Attorneys for the Concord developer argued that the environmental documents the city used for the project were outdated and asked the council to reconsider.But a little more than an hour before the council meeting was to begin, attorneys for the builder dumped a 159-page document with more arguments against the Brentwood Costco project, which city staff said they did not have time to thoroughly review before the meeting.The city’s legal counsel said that receiving the documents at such a late hour made it impossible for staff to analyze the informatio...

Photos: Savannah Bananas thrill fans in San Jose

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:50:28 GMT

Excite Ballpark, home of the San Jose Giants, was packed Tuesday night for a game of Banana Ball, a sport that combines baseball with unusual entertainment and strives to make each night unique, a la a Grateful Dead show. Founded in 2016, the Savannah Bananas have rapidly become a sensation, with 500,000 fans on a ticket waitlist and 4 million TikTok followers.The Bananas squared off against the Party Animals and won 3-2.See the full story by Jason Mastrodonato here:From left to right, Fran Batarao, from Burlingame, 13, Jacob Cai, from Pacifica, 13, Jalen Mingao, from Daly City, 13, and Lucas Chan, from Redwood City, 13, pose for a selfie with Savannah Bananas’ Maceo (00) before the start of their game at Excite Park in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)Logan Connell, 12, from San Jose, shows off hits banana costume before the Savannah Bananas game at Excite Park in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area New...

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey cleared of all charges of sexual assault

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:50:28 GMT

By Catherine Nicholls and Christian Edwards | CNNLondon  — A London jury has found Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey not guilty of seven sexual assault and two other sexual offenses against four men.The Hollywood star, 64, had faced historical sex offense charges that allegedly took place between 2004 and 2013, during which time Spacey served as artistic director at the Old Vic theater in the British capital. He pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.Spacey had tears in his eyes and thanked the jury after the panel found him not guilty. Today is also his 64th birthday.Justice Mark Wall had sent the jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court out to consider its verdicts on Monday at 12.45 p.m. local time.After 12 hours and 26 minutes of deliberation across three days, the jury returned on Wednesday and delivered its verdict that Spacey was not guilty on all counts.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | ‘We will not be robbed’: A-list stars join rally of strikin...