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Man dead after hit and run crash in West Loop

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:10 GMT

CHICAGO — A man is dead after he was hit by a car while crossing the street in West Loop early Saturday morning. According to police, officers responded to calls of a hit and run near the 800 block of West Washington Boulevard around 1:06 a.m. where a car was observed running a stop sign and striking a 26-year-old man crossing the street. Community supporting man injured after driver crashes into Crystal Lake restaurant Police say the black Mercedes fled eastbound and the man was transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition with blunt force trauma to the body. He was pronounced dead shortly after.There is currently no one in custody and police are investigating the incident.

Royal Prince Charming Costume Outfit for Baby Boys 1st Birthday Party

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:10 GMT

The volleyball community supports Janae Edmondson in St. Louis tournament

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Volleyball players, coaches, and event organizers honored 17-year-old amputee Janae Edmondson with special tributes at a tournament downtown—the first return since tragedy struck.Young volleyball athletes from across the Midwest are in town for a volleyball tournament. A chilling reminder of the tragedy that occurred just one month ago.In February, Edmondson, who played for the Mid-Tennessee volleyball club, lost both her legs in a tragic car crash while walking downtown with her parents, who were in town for a tournament during President's Day.For the next two weekends, downtown St. Louis will be packed with players competing at the Nike MidEast Qualifier at the Dome at America's Center. Top Stories: Missouri House approves new round of income tax cuts "It's exciting! When the energies are up, it's a lot of fun,” said Kennedy Haucke, a player for the NKVC team.Edmondson is now in rehab, and online donations have exceeded $800,000 to assist with expenses. The organizer...

Hundreds to scale Downtown St. Louis building to fight lung disease

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Hundreds of people are expected to climb the steps at the Metropolitan Square building Saturday morning. The Fight for Air event is organized by the American Lung Association. This is happening for the first time since the COVID lockdowns, hundreds of climbers of all fitness levels are going to take part in this today.The event starts at 8 a.m. and it aims to raise awareness and research funding for lung disease. Climbers will get to enjoy one-of-a-kind views and a day of fun and challenge.The Lung Association says more than 857,000 people in Missouri suffer from lung disease. Funds raised from the event will support the Lung Association's efforts to improve lung health right here in Missouri through research, education, and advocacy.

University City marijuana dispensary break-ins may be linked

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:10 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - Police are investigating two overnight break-ins that may be linked, and it was all caught on camera.Police asked for the public's help in tracking down the suspects.The surveillance video provided by the owner of Star Buds marijuana dispensary in Olive showed at least four suspects in hooded sweatshirts smashing their way through the front door to get inside. Top Stories: Missouri House approves new round of income tax cuts Chris Chesley, the manager at Star Buds dispensary, was able to call the police when he saw what was happening on the video, and they were there within minutes.“Last night, just after 2 a.m., I got an alert on my phone saying that our alarm was triggered," Chesley said. "I got on the phone with University City police to let them know that there is a future break-in going on. They got here extremely quickly. They were able to see the individuals exiting the parking lot and gave chase."Investigators said that once the thieves forced entry ...

Lingering showers Saturday with highs in the 50s

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A few lingering showers early this morning with clouds gradually decreasing today, breezy, and highs in the 50s. Overnight, clouds increase and lows dip to the low 40s. We could see a few spot sprinkles, but most areas dry through the night. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Sunday will be nice, with highs in the mid-60s and partly cloudy skies. A quick system will bring showers to the area late Sunday into the overnight hours. 

CVPA teacher to be honored after death for heroism

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The teacher killed during the CVPA school shooting will be recognized this afternoon at Arlington National Cemetery. Jean Kuczka died protecting her students. She will be honored with a posthumous single act of heroism award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.

The Schlafly Stout and Oyster Festival returns this weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The Schlafly Stout and Oyster Festival is this weekend. It's happening at the Schlafly Tap Room on Locust Street.They fly in more than 80,000 oysters from both coasts and 20 pro shuckers from across North America.

What can Broncos get in trade for receivers Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton? Patience may prove to be a virtue.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:10 GMT

As head coach Sean Payton graduated from the snorkel mask to the scuba tank and worked through a deep dive on the Broncos roster in recent weeks, the question that popped up most frequently around the league was whether he and general manager George Paton might consider dealing from their wide receiver group.The Broncos, after all, are heavy salary cap-wise at receiver and light on draft capital.Throw in an underwhelming free agent crop of pass-catchers and it’s no surprise that Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton have been the subject of trade calls from teams around the NFL. The landscape continually changes. Just this week, two notable receivers have been dealt, KJ Hamler suffered a torn pectoral muscle while training on his own that will sideline him 4-6 months and on Friday Denver signed receiver Marquez Callaway to a one-year deal.The central question remains the same, though: Deal Sutton, Jeudy, both or neither? If the Broncos are serious about sticking to their high asking pric...

How Colorado’s top picks have fared from every MLB Amateur Draft since 1992

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:10 GMT

According to data available on sports-reference.com, 72.4% of first-round players reached the majors between the 2000 and 2017 drafts. For the Rockies, that number is 70.4%, meaning that almost 30% of their first-round picks never made it to the big leagues.Following is a look at the Rockies’ first pick each year:1992: John Burke, RHP, University of Florida (No. 27). Cherry Creek High grad went 4-6 with a 6.75 ERA in 28 games (nine starts) before retiring in 1998.1993: Jamey Wright, RHP, Westmoore High School (Okla.) (No. 28). Spent 19 years in the bigs, including two stints with Colorado.1994: Doug Million, LHP, Sarasota High School (Fla.) (No. 7). Died in 1997, at age 21, after suffering an asthma attack.1995: Todd Helton, 1B, University of Tennessee (No. 8). Played all 17 seasons for Colorado and will likely make Hall of Fame.Todd Helton (17) of the Colorado Rockies looks on during an interleague game against the Oakland Athletics at Coors Field in Denver on June 28, 1998. ...