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Hazelwood citizens group fight to keep position for fire district board

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:47:48 GMT

HAZELWOOD, Mo. - This election day is a big test for the citizen leaders of the Robertson Fire Protection District. In a historic election last November, they got rid of the old fire district board, accusing them of wasting taxpayer money and helping to push the City of Hazelwood toward bankruptcy.The citizens promised voters that they would cut perks, save money, and help Hazelwood's finances by cutting the fire district's costs. The citizens ran for and won the seats held by the old board.Jennifer Guyton, who was elected as the fire district president, is one of those up for re-election. She said there is a good reason taxpayers should keep her and her supporters on board."Well, because we have done nothing but incredible changes for the district, for the taxpayers, and for the community in general," Guyton said. Top story: Timeline of severe weather near St. Louis Tuesday She said they have cut the salary of board members from about $900 per month to around $600. Guyton also sa...

Community grieves infant killed by suspected DUI driver as family walked on sidewalk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:47:48 GMT

A family is grieving after their 11-month-old infant was killed when a driver lost control of his vehicle, hopped a curb and hit the child and his parents as they were walking on the sidewalk Sunday in Orange County.  The incident occurred around 4:15 p.m. near Antonio Parkway and Oak Tree Lane in the small community of Las Flores.   Authorities said a 54-year-old San Clemente man, now identified as Daniel Patrick Lenihan, was traveling north on Antonio Parkway in a 2017 Hyundai Sonata when he left the roadway for an unknown reason and hit the family as they were walking with their child in a stroller.  Residents of nearby Rancho Santa Margarita, the victims have been identified as 34-year-old Kyle Ohlwiler, 31-year-old Hayley Ohlwiler and 11-month-old Madden Ohlwiler.   Infant killed after driver hits family walking on sidewalk in Orange County All three were rushed to a hospital in Mission Viejo with serious injuries. Tragically, the infant succumbed to ...

UConn smothers San Diego State, captures NCAA title

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:47:48 GMT

By EDDIE PELLS (AP National Writer)HOUSTON (AP) — UConn topped off one of the most impressive March Madness runs in history Monday night, clamping down early and breaking it open late to bring home its fifth national title with a 76-59 victory over San Diego State.Adama Sanogo had 17 points and 10 rebounds and Tristen Newton also had a double-double with 19 points and 10 boards for the Huskies (31-8), who became the fifth team since the bracket expanded in 1985 to win all six NCAA Tournament games by double-digits on the way to a championship.They won the six games by an average of an even 20 points, only a fraction less than what North Carolina did in sweeping to the title in 2009.UConn built a 16-point lead late in the first half, only to see the Aztecs (32-7) trim the lead to five with 5:19 left. But Jordan Hawkins (16 points) answered with a 3 to trigger a 9-0 run and the only drama left was whether UConn would cover the 7 1/2-point spread and go six for six with double-di...

NCAA Tournament: San Diego State’s epic run leaves Pac-12 with no choice but to expand

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:47:48 GMT

Immediately upon being appointed commissioner of the Pac-12 in the spring of 2021, George Kliavkoff drilled past the “Conference of Champions” sobriquet and spoke the truth for all to hear.“Our greatest weakness, if we’re honest with ourselves,” he said, “is the number of years it’s been since we won a football or men’s basketball championship.”San Diego State just came closer to winning the men’s basketball championship than any Pac-12 school in 17 years.The Aztecs lost to Connecticut 76-59 in the NCAA title game on Monday night, ending an enthralling run through the madness that included an upset of No. 1 seed (Alabama) and a dramatic victory in the semifinals (over Florida Atlantic).Not since UCLA’s loss to Florida in 2006 has a Pac-12 team played on the last Monday of the season.(It has been nine years since the conference produced a participant in the football championship game: Oregon lost to Ohio State at the end of the 2014 season.)G...

Single-family residence sells for $2.7 million in Piedmont

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:47:48 GMT

50 Crest Road – Google Street ViewA 2,920-square-foot house built in 1956 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the first block of Crest Road in Piedmont was sold on Feb. 14, 2023, for $2,700,000, or $925 per square foot. The property features five bedrooms, three baths, and a garage. The unit sits on a 6,498-square-foot lot.Additional houses have recently changed hands nearby:In December 2022, a 2,739-square-foot home on Marlborough Court in Piedmont sold for $3,275,000, a price per square foot of $1,196. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.On Sotelo Avenue, Piedmont, in September 2022, a 2,546-square-foot home was sold for $2,584,000, a price per square foot of $1,015. The home has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 3,138-square-foot home on the 500 block of Hampton Road in Piedmont sold in March 2022, for $2,520,000, a price per square foot of $803. The home has 5 bedrooms and. 

Veteran radio journalist paralyzed after a fall near his home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:47:48 GMT

After a fall just steps from his front door, former Bay Area radio journalist Mike Colgan has been paralyzed from the neck down. But four weeks after the accident, his son said Colgan is committed to reclaiming his life — no matter how long it takes.“He’s able to move the fingers on his right hand. He can raise his knee a little bit, and he has had some small movements on his left side,” said Colgan’s son, Kevin. “There is connection there – and there is movement.”Colgan, who spent more than 50 years reporting on news in the Bay Area, was approaching his retirement home in Goodyear, Ariz., when he tripped and broke his neck. Hands in his pockets, Colgan was unable to break his fall. He had spinal surgery soon after, and now, he is recovering in a rehabilitation facility about 15 miles away from his home.“Last week, he said to me: If I could just regain use of my right hand, that would be amazing,” said Kevin Colgan. Still, he added later, “we just don’t know ...

Antioch man, 82, reported missing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:47:48 GMT

ANTIOCH, Calif. (KRON) -- The Antioch Police Department is searching for a missing man. Lamar Murry, 82, has not been seen after leaving his home on Olive Lane at 4 p.m. Monday.Murry is 6-foot-3, 150 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a brown jacket and black sweatpants.There is an image of Murry at the top of the story. Anyone who sees him is asked to call (925) 778-2441.

UConn dominates San Diego State 76-59 in national championship game to win fifth title

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:47:48 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — UConn dominates San Diego State 76-59 in national championship game to win fifth title.Source

Dorofeyev, Golden Knights beat Wild 4-3 in shootout

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:47:48 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice in regulation, including the tying goal with 34.2 seconds left to send it to overtime, and then had one of Vegas’ three scores in the shootout in the Golden Knights’ 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Monday night.Keegan Kolesar also scored in regulation and Jack Eichel and Reilly Smith had shootout goals as Vegas briefly delayed Minnesota’s chance to clinch a playoff spot. Laurent Brossoit made 30 saves.Matt Boldy had a goal and assist, reaching the 30-goal mark in his first full NHL season for the Wild, who ended up clinching a playoff spot shortly after the game when Dallas beat Nashville 5-1. Minnesota is tied with Dallas atop the Central Division with 98 points.Brandon Duhaime and John Klingberg also scored in regulation, and Frederick Gaudreau and Joel Eriksson Ek had shootout scores for the Wild. Filip Gustavsson stopped 23 shots in goal for Minnesota.The Knights, who also beat the Wild 4-1 in Las Vegas on Sa...

Consumer watchdog group shocked at number of airline complaints

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:47:48 GMT

Complaints against airlines skyrocketed in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic figures, according to a new report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, a nonprofit consumer watchdog organization.“We were just really shocked when we crunched all the numbers,” said Teresa Murray, a lead researcher with the group.According to the report, which analyzed complaints filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation, travelers made more than 33,000 complaints against all U.S. airlines between January and November last year.That is almost four times the number of complaints in 2019, which was the last normal year before the pandemic, when there were about 9,500 complaints.More Business and Finance NewsMore Lifestyle News“The number of travelers last year was below 2019 levels, yet the number of complaints nearly quadrupled,” Murray said. “That’s not even counting the December complaints that the Department of Transportation is trying to finish up countin...