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St. Louis man runs into cornfield after high-speed I-70 chase

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:55 GMT

KINGDOM CITY, Mo. -- Police caught a car thief also wanted for domestic assault charges after a high-speed chase on I-70 Thursday afternoon. A St. Louis man, Christopher Omar Draper, 33, is now being held in the Callaway County Jail.A Fulton woman called police at around 4 p.m. on October 5 to let them know that her Dodge Durango had been stolen. Officers spotted her SUV on State Road F and started to chase the vehicle. This Missouri town’s water is testing above the limits for radium Other officers joined the pursuit as it continued eastbound onto US Highway 54 near Kingdom City. The SUV went onto eastbound I-70 driving at speeds over 100 mph.Missouri troopers placed spike strips near the 152 mile marker and waited fr the SUV to pass over them. Draper continued driving for another two miles before driving through a field. He eventually got out of the SUV, ran into a corn field, and then jumped into a lake.Police placed Draper under arrest. That is when they found out he had a fel...

Kirkwood spending $12.5M to buy property for new public works facility

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:55 GMT

KIRKWOOD, Mo. -- Kirkwood City Council has given the green light to acquire two properties, totaling $12.5 million, for the city's new public works facility. The move aims to replace the outdated public works site, freeing up downtown property for redevelopment. Kirkwood Electric will also relocate, further enhancing opportunities for neighborhood development.The properties are located at 516 South Elliot Avenue and 545-547 Leffingwell Avenue. The departments and divisions set to move to the new facility include sanitation, streets, fleet, water, electric, and procurement.The decision followed extensive site analysis, with the selected properties meeting all necessary criteria. A-Mrazek Moving, the current occupant, will have up to two years to vacate, during which the city will actively market the properties for redevelopment. This investment ensures Kirkwood's infrastructure aligns with future needs and supports downtown growth.

King Soopers parent company opens new fulfillment center in fast-growing northern Colorado

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:55 GMT

Kroger has opened a 57,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Johnstown as part of its efforts to expand grocery delivery service in northern Colorado, one of the state’s fastest-growing regions.The facility is in an industrial park along U.S. 34 and will work in conjunction with Kroger’s fulfillment center in Aurora. The center, which opened in September, has nearly 70 employees, Kroger said in a statement.Kroger, parent company of King Soopers, called the Johnstown center a spoke that will serve as a kind of delivery hub for customers throughout the region. The center will bring Kroger’s vast selection of items right to customers’ doorsteps, said Rebekah Manis, senior director of the grocery chain’s delivery fulfillment centers.“This facility will meet the needs of both our community and the immediate surrounding area,” said Matt LeCerf, town manager of Johnstown.The new grocery delivery facility should increase service and facilitate great...

Pioneer in 3D home printing selects Greeley for new headquarters

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:55 GMT

Alquist 3D, an innovator in printing homes, will relocate its headquarters to Greeley from Iowa in a high-profile win for Colorado’s push to become a hub of new construction technologies.3D printing works by laying down layer after layer of materials to create an object, from tiny components made of plastic to large buildings made of concrete. Printed homes, in theory, can be created in less time, with less labor, and at a lower cost versus more traditional construction methods.European firms pioneered the technology late last decade and Alquist 3D, formed in 2020, printed the first owner-occupied home in the U.S. two years ago using a patented concrete material. Faced with some of the highest housing costs in the country and a chronic shortfall of new residential construction, Colorado officials are keen on supporting innovations in the field.“Solving our housing crisis is all hands on deck and innovative solutions like Alquist 3D and communities like Greeley are crucia...

100 gallons of fuel spill on I-76 ramp

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:55 GMT

The Interstate 76 eastbound ramp to Sheridan Boulevard is closed after about 100 gallons of oil spilled on the roadway.The Colorado State Patrol said a diesel fuel tank ruptured, according to a 10:42 a.m. post on X.Traffic Advisory The ramp from EB I76 to Sheridan is closed due to a ruptured fuel tank.Approximately 100 gallons of diesel fuel has spilled @csp_golden is on scene, and @CSP_HAZMAT is on the way.Unknown ETA for the cleanup. pic.twitter.com/3EC4ojdPvz— CSP Golden (@csp_golden) October 6, 2023The CSP hazardous material section is at the scene.Troopers did not know an estimated time for cleanup.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | I-76 west reopened north of Commerce City after crash Crime and Public Safety | Colo. 93 in Arvada reopened after “serious injury” crash Crime and Public Safety | Woman hit, killed in early Tuesday crash near Aurora middle school Crime and Public Safety | 44th, Harla...

Denver is set to pay $1.4 million to settle another lawsuit against Denver police for 2020 protests

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:55 GMT

Denver city leaders are poised to approve a $1.4 million settlement to a group of people injured during the 2020 racial justice protests downtown — bringing the city’s total bill so far for alleged police misconduct during the unrest to more than $11 million.The City Council during its Monday meeting is set to consider the new settlement with 35 people who sued the city in 2021, alleging police officers used tear gas and pepper spray on them as they demonstrated or observed peacefully. Some participants in the lawsuit were arrested, and even spent days in jail, but later had their charges dropped.Beyond physical injuries such as burning skin and bruises, many of the protesters were traumatized by the police, the lawsuit alleged. They are now afraid to protest and exercise their First Amendment right, it says.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | 50 demonstrators sue Denver alleging police illegally injured or arrested them during 2020 protests Crime a...

Broncos scouting report: How Denver matches up against Jets and predictions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:55 GMT

Broncos (1-3) vs. Jets (1-3)When: 2:25 p.m. SundayWhere: Empower Field at Mile HighRadio/TV: 850 AM, 94.1 FM/CBS (KCNC-4)Broncos-Jets series: Broncos are 21-17-1 in 40 regular-season games dating back to 1960; the Broncos lost 16-9 in the last meeting, on Oct. 23, 2022, and have won two of the past three matchups.In the spotlightSean Payton has been following C.J. Mosley since his Alabama days and is still in awe whenever he watches the New York Jets linebacker on tape.“I said to our offense in the meeting earlier: I don’t care if you watch a wide copy or end zone. When the play finishes, he’s there, whether he made the tackle or not,” Payton said.Mosley, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, is one of the key members of New York’s physical defensive front that’s expected to give quarterback Russell Wilson and the rest of the offense problems Sunday afternoon.Mosley, in his second season with the Jets after playing five with the Baltimore Ravens, was named an AP second-team All-Pro ...

'You're already dead': Man threatened mass shooting at Orange County courthouse, complaint says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:55 GMT

A man has been charged with threatening a mass shooting at an Orange County courthouse.Byrom Zuniga Sanchez allegedly sent emails with the subject line "active shooter - Lamoreaux Justice Center" that promised an attack next Friday, Oct. 13, as "I like to make moments feel special, and unforgettable," according to the criminal complaint filed against him Thursday.One email included the following threats directed at a judge, according to the complaint.“I am more committed to murdering you than I am to being present as a father. Nothing will change course and nothing will stop the guaranteed accountability requiring your life as payment.”“Nothing can save you, and nothing can protect you. Pelosi’s husband got hammered in the presence of police. What makes you think anyone is going to spare your life?”“You’re already dead. The remainder of my life will be dedicated to assassinating judges, attorneys, and a police station’s entire shift staff.”The incident was first reported by Seamus H...

Pedestrian hit, killed on 101 Freeway in Hollywood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:55 GMT

A pedestrian was struck and killed on the 101 Freeway through the Hollywood area Friday morning, prompting the closure of southbound lanes through the entire morning commute.The incident was reported by Los Angeles police as a "vehicle versus pedestrian" crash around 4:45 a.m. on the 101 Freeway at Vermont Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. The grisly scene extended for several hundred yards, indicating the victim was likely dragged. No arrests were reported and it was not immediately clear if the collision was considered a hit-and-run.The investigation extended late in the morning, causing extensive traffic backups as drivers were diverted off the freeway at North Vermont Ave. The freeway fully reopened at about 10:40 a.m., according to the CHP.No information about the victim's identity was released.Sofia Pop Perez contributed to this report.

Tickets still available for Dodgers-Diamondbacks playoff series

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:55 GMT

The Los Angeles Dodgers open the National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at home on Saturday with future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw set to take the mound.Having made the playoffs for 11 consecutive seasons, it’s probably not a surprise that tickets are still available for Games 1 and 2 on the primary market through MLB.com and, of course, the resale markets.Seats for Saturday's Game 1, which starts at 6:40 p.m. Pacific Time, range from $88 in the top deck and field reserve sections to $356 for field level.For Monday's Game 2, tickets range from $58 to $456.The Dodgers coasted to a National League division title this season, winning 100 games - 16 better than the second-place Diamondbacks, who dispatched the Milwaukee Brewers in two games in the best-of-three Wild Card Series.