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Residents still without power frustrated with Ameren response 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A new sound is blending in with the annual cicada summer symphony in some St. Louis neighborhoods.Generators are popping up in driveways and along homes, providing homeowners electricity."It's definitely a lifesaver," said Erion Johnson of West End. "I can go to sleep with fans in my face."Johnson is one of many still without power three days after the initial storm knocked out power to so many."Day 3, you'd think we had a tornado; but we didn't," he said. Frustration, grief over child’s death following delayed emergency response Johnson's spending $37 a day on gas to keep his generator going. He bought the generator for about $400 and learned how to hook it up to his home through a tutorial on YouTube. For him, the power outages could not have happened at a worse time."I used to do a family festivity on the Fourth of July every year, and now we have to postpone it or do it another time because I don't have the adequate power," Johnson explained.Marquise Johnson's fami...

Valley Park budget crisis leads to emergency July 4 board meeting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:55 GMT

VALLEY PARK, Mo. – Some Valley Park residents wondered why city hall abruptly shut down Monday. The reason behind the action was the city failed to pass a budget before July 1, the start of the current fiscal year. An emergency meeting is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Tuesday. A budget proposal was passed out of committee. It also received a majority vote in favor of adopting the budget by the eight-member board of alderman. A simple majority is not enough under Missouri law, according to Valley Park City Attorney Tim Engelmeyer.  He said five votes are needed, with the mayor being able to break a four-four tie. “We have not been able to reach that five votes because of absentees, aldermen not showing up for meetings, or abstaining,” he said. Engelmeyer said critical city services, such as trash pickups, could be affected until a deal can be approved. Pay for city employees could also be jeopardized. Residents will continue to receive access to emer...

You Paid For It: Senior citizens struggling to stay cool in the heat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A senior citizen in north St. Louis County contacted our You Paid For It team when she could not get the help she needed from her town officials to fix her air conditioning.Dana Woods’ central air unit went out. She knew the City of Pine Lawn had gotten some $600,000 in ARPA pandemic funds. She figured some of that money would be used to help seniors survived the heat, especially since those in this African American community were dealing with the most health issues in the wake of the COVID pandemic.But Woods says her calls for help fell on deaf ears. St. Louis County police sergeant accused of choking wife during ride from Wildwood pub “And I can’t get any help from Pine Lawn. They were saying they were going to get back to me and they never did,” she said. “They had funds, they had got grants from the government, and so forth. I don’t know if they issued it out or gave it to the people that they know. I didn’t get anything.”FOX 2 contacted Pine Lawn Mayor...

7th inning rally lifts Marlins over Cardinals, 5-4

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:55 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Nick Fortes hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Monday night.In front of a home crowd of 19,638, Marlins pinch hitter Yuli Gurriel tied it in the seventh with a two-run double against reliever Andre Pallante after two straight walks. The Marlins then inserted the speedy Jon Berti to pinch run for Gurriel, and Berti scored on Fortes’ ground-ball single.Marlins reliever Tanner Scott worked a scoreless eighth to preserve the lead, and A.J. Puk got the final three outs for his 14 save of the season.Paul DeJong had broken a 2-2 tie in the sixth with an RBI double for the Cardinals, who are last place in the NL Central.Willson Contreras led off the inning with a double against starter Braxton Garrett then scored on DeJong’s line drive off reliever Andrew Nardi. Huascar Brazoban (3-1) got the last two outs of the seventh for the win.Garrett struck out six and allowed seven hits and two runs.Contre...

Suspect in custody after multiple people shot in Philadelphia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:55 GMT

Multiple people were shot in Philadelphia on Monday night, according to police.A spokesperson for the Philadelphia Police Department told The Associated Press there were “multiple gunshot victims” but said no other information on their conditions was immediately available.Police spokesperson Miguel Torres told CNN a suspect was in custody and a weapon was recovered.Police spokesperson Jasmine Reilly told the network six victims were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and two were taken to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Brush fire erupts in Acton; firefighters halt forward progress

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:55 GMT

Firefighters have stopped forward progress of an approximately 14-acre brush fire in Acton that was initially threatening a number of structures with animals.  Crews with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, assisted by Angeles National Forest firefighters, responded to the 3100 block of Dwight Lee Street on reports of the fire at around 5:30 p.m. The brush fire erupted behind several ranch-style properties with horses. Flames could be seen burning up the hillside, an independent news agency reported.  Water dropping helicopters were deployed to fight the blaze, along with several engines, dozers and hand crews, authorities said.  L.A. County Fire crews, assisted by firefighters from Angeles National Forest, on the scene of 14-acre brush fire in Acton on July 3, 2023. (RMG News)Horses seen close to a 14-acre brush fire in Acton on July 3, 2023. (RMG News)L.A. County Fire crews, assisted by firefighters from Angeles National Forest, on the scene of 14-acre brush fir...

Taco Bell hires first Black chief executive officer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:55 GMT

Taco Bell has hired Sean Tresvant as its new Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2024, the company announced on Thursday. Tresvant is the first Black person in the role. Tresvant, who currently serves as Global Chief Brand and Strategy Officer will succeed former CEO, Mark King, who announced that he is retiring at the end of 2023. In his new role reporting to Yum! Brands CEO, David Gibbs, Tresvant will lead Taco Bell’s growth strategies, franchise operations and company performance. “Sean is laser focused on keeping our powerhouse Taco Bell brand at the leading edge of culture and redefining innovation in the industry,” Gibbs said. “That’s why he is the ideal executive to continue successfully executing Taco Bell’s long-term global growth strategies and take them to the next level in partnership with the brand’s strong and accomplished leadership team and incredible franchisees.” Tresvant first joined Taco Bell in January 2022 as Global Chief Brand Officer and hi...

Beachgoers advised to avoid water at these L.A. County beaches over Fourth of July

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:55 GMT

Beachgoers looking to beat the heat over the Fourth of July holiday are being warned to avoid the water in locations testing positive for high levels of bacteria.  The public is advised stay out of the water at the following locations: 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier at Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica The entire swimming area of Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey The entire swimming area of Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro The warning was issued following the confirmation of bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested, according to the L.A. County Department of Public Health. Oftentimes, the affected waters have heightened levels of “chemicals, debris, trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain areas likely to contaminate ocean waters at and around discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers,” health officials said. The public is asked to avoid swimming, surfing, or playing in these ocean ...

Bay Area 'DUI Dad' arrested after crashing with toddler in car

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:55 GMT

(KRON) -- A Bay Area man described as a "DUI Dad" is facing a slew of charges after he drunkenly crashed a car in San Martin with his young daughter inside the vehicle, police said. Morgan Hill police officers said they were flagged down by a frantic mother who was "desperate for help." The mother told officers that she heard her toddler crying in pain over the phone, and she wasn't sure what had happened. The mother explained that the toddler was with the toddler's father. The mother tried communicating with the father over the phone as well, but couldn't get a hold of him, police said. Instead, a stranger got on the phone and provided a location where the father had just crashed his car in San Martin. "At that point, officers still weren't sure what was happening," but Morgan Hill Police Department officers immediately responded to the crash scene, MHPD wrote. "Officer Granado was first on scene and found a crashed car and a bloodied dad standing outside the vehicle. Two women wer...

Will foggy skies ruin 4th of July fireworks shows?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:55 GMT

(KRON) -- With the nation's birthday approaching, many around the Bay Area plan to watch fireworks shows taking place across the region. However, San Francisco's famous fog could play spoiler. KRON4 Chief Meteorologist Lawrence Karnow says fog is expected Tuesday night, and it could impact fireworks shows. Sutro Tower lasers to illuminate San Francisco with ‘sea of lights’ "Just in time for the 4th of July, our California fog will come rolling back in and likely affect some local fireworks displays," Karnow said. "Fireworks displays in San Francisco and Berkeley and Oakland could see their fireworks shrouded in low clouds and fog."Karnow says fog is expected to cloud the area Tuesday morning before clearing up for much of the afternoon. However once the evening rolls around, the fog is expected to roll back in. Fog is no stranger to 4th of July fireworks shows in San Francisco. According to Pat Dyas, who produces the city's fireworks show, the 2022 show was significantly impacted...