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Belleville man charged in weekend homicide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:25 GMT

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - A Belleville man is in custody for a homicide that took place over the weekend in East St. Louis.Dayman Warren Jr. of Granite City was found shot on Oct. 1 in the 900 block of St. Louis Avenue. He was pronounced dead at a St. Louis area hospital. Warren was 27.East St. Louis police contacted the Illinois State Police to assist in the investigation.Authorities arrested Terrell Amerson, 27, for the murder that same day.On Tuesday, the St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office charged Amerson with first-degree murder, three counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon.Amerson is being held without bond at the East St. Louis Police Department.

One Colorado Republican joins state’s Democratic members of Congress to help oust McCarthy as speaker

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:25 GMT

U.S. Rep. Ken Buck joined all of Colorado’s Democratic U.S. House members in voting Tuesday for the successful ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy — a first in congressional history.Related ArticlesPolitics | How Colorado’s members of Congress voted on stopgap plan to keep the government open Politics | How would a government shutdown impact Coloradans? Politics | Letters: Lauren Boebert’s “Beetlejuice” spectacle is just her brand in Congress The Republican from California lost a 216-210 vote to vacate the speaker’s chair, with eight hard-right Republicans, including Buck, joining 208 Democrats. The vote was prompted by discord within the Republican caucus that reached a climax over the weekend over McCarthy’s decision to work with Democrats to keep the federal government open, averting a shutdown.Here is how Colorado’s House delegation voted Tuesday afternoon on the motion to oust McC...

Broncos waive CB Essang Bassey, sign WR Tre’Quan Smith to practice squad as roster churn begins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:25 GMT

The Broncos waived versatile defensive back Essang Bassey on Tuesday, the team announced, beginning what sets up to be busy stretch of roster movement over the coming days and weeks.Bassey began the season as Denver’s starting nickel in place of the injured K’Waun Williams but lost his job in Week 4 to Ja’Quan McMillian. The Broncos could use the roster spot to promote running back Dwayne Washington from the practice squad to the 53-man roster or they could save the spot to activate a player from injured reserve later this week.Washington had been elevated from the practice squad each of the past three weeks — the maximum allowed for the season — and played 56 combined snaps on special teams over that stretch. He could also serve as a third active running back against the New York Jets if Javonte Williams (hip) is not ready to return after leaving Sunday’s win against Chicago in the first quarter.In the secondary, Denver has McMillian and veteran Fabian Morea...

Multiple Mother’s Nutritional Center locations burglarized across L.A. County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:25 GMT

Authorities are investigating burglaries at three separate Mother’s Nutritional Center locations that occurred early Tuesday morning. According to police in El Monte, a call regarding a burglary came out around 2 a.m. Tuesday morning at the Mother's Nutritional Center located at 10016 Garvey Avenue. When officers arrived on scene, they found that the front windows of the store were broken into. While the supervisor at that location said that nothing was taken, El Monte police did report that some things were stolen. The store was said to be open on Tuesday, with its windows boarded up. How much – if any – merchandise was taken from the location has yet to be determined. Police have not released any information on a possible suspect or suspects.  Chase suspect in custody after ramming cops, pulling gun in Denny’s Another Mother’s Nutritional Center in Pico Rivera was also burglarized early Tuesday morning, authorities said. Police were informed of a bu...

Noise study identifies the loudest areas at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure Park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:25 GMT

With numerous rides, attractions and nighttime spectaculars, Disneyland isn’t known for being a quiet place. A new report details how loud certain areas of the resort can be.The report, first reported by the Orange County Register, was found within the 17,000-page environmental report released by the City of Anaheim in September. The report was conducted to inform city decision markers how loud existing rides, attractions and shows are before they decide on Disneyland Forward, Disney’s expansion initiative, next year. Disneyland expansion moves a step closer to reality The noise report was conducted over an eight-day period in April 2022 and received a follow-up study in June of the same year. The readings were taken at various locations near rides, shows and parades in Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure Park.The report compared the noise from some rides and attractions like the Disneyland Railroad (76 decibels), the Spiderman show (86 decibels) and the Radiator Springs...

Woman Killed in Pedestrian Accident on South Rancho Drive [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:25 GMT

46-Year-Old Woman Dies after Being Struck by Vehicle at Palomino LaneLAS VEGAS, NV (October 3, 2023) – On Thursday morning, a pedestrian died following an accident on South Rancho Drive and Palomino Lane.The incident occurred around 10:20 a.m., September 21st, involving a blue Chevrolet 3500 and a 46-year-old female pedestrian.Upon investigation, the troopers learned that the Chevy was stopped at a red light in the intersection when the woman entered the roadway headed west.Furthermore, the Chevy turned right hitting the woman, causing her to suffer extreme injuries.Unfortunately, the responding paramedics pronounced the woman deceased after she succumbed to her injuries.Meanwhile, the driver of the Chevy did not obtain any injuries from the incident. Additionally, the authorities released a statement that said the crash was ruled as an accident.The LVMPD’s Collision Investigation Section has not yet added any other details and they are currently investigating the incide...

Man Killed, Carlos Noe Vargas Involved in Red-Light Crash on San Felipe Road [Hollister, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:25 GMT

31-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after 2-Car Accident near State Route 156HOLLISTER, CA (October 3, 2023) – Sunday evening, a red-light crash occurred on San Felipe Road, involving Carlos Noe Vargas and resulting in the loss of one man’s life.Around 10:15 p.m. on September 24th, authorities responded to calls just north of State Route 156.According to investigators, the driver of a 2016 Honda Civic was traveling south, while Carlos Noe Vargas was driving a 2001 Kia Spectra westward. For reasons currently under investigation, the Honda driver proceeded through the intersection on a red light, while Vargas had the green light.This led to a collision between the two vehicles, resulting in fatal injuries to the 31-year-old male Honda driver. Meanwhile, Vargas, who is 56 years old, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.Initial investigations have not yet determined whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the incident. An ongoing investigation is actively underway to gather...

Jeffrey Still Killed in Dump-Truck Accident on State Route 167 [Kent, WA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:25 GMT

54-Year-Old Driver Pronounced Dead after Dump-Truck Collision near Willis StreetKENT, WA (October 3, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, Jeffrey Still lost his life in a dump-truck accident on State Route 167.Emergency responders were quick to arrive at the scene around 12:15 p.m. The accident occurred on the northbound lanes of the freeway on-ramp near Willis Street on September 6th.According to initial reports, Still was operating a northbound dump-truck, transporting a load of mud when one of the tires suddenly blew out. This led to Still losing control of the vehicle, ultimately causing it to overturn and come to a rest on its side.Medical personnel arrived and pronounced 54-year-old Still dead due to multiple blunt force injuries. Furthermore, the spilled cargo of mud required a temporary road closure.Emergency crews promptly secured the surrounding area for a brief period to facilitate cleanup and preliminary procedures. Further details will be made available as they become acc...

One Dead, Another Hospitalized after Two-Vehicle Crash on MacArthur Boulevard [Newport Beach, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:25 GMT

Double Car Collision Near Bowsprit Drive Resulted in FatalityNEWPORT BEACH, CA (October 3, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, a two-vehicle crash on MacArthur Boulevard left one dead and another hospitalized.Police received reports of the collision around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Bowsprit Drive.Tragically, the first responders declared one of the drivers dead at the scene. However, their name remains undisclosed to the public, pending notification from their relatives.A second motorist, suffering from serious injuries, was taken to a hospital for immediate treatment. Their identity has also not been released.In the end, officials closed down the area of MacArthur Boulevard for several hours as crews investigated the incident. The roadway has since been reopened to the public.Authorities are asking those with additional information regarding the fatal two-vehicle crash to contact Traffic Investigator Austin Laverty at 949-644-3747.Sweet James sends out ...

Barry Nadell: From Wall Street to the World of Glamour Photography

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:25 GMT

Barry Nadell is a name synonymous with success and reinvention. From his early days as a stockbroker in Beverly Hills to becoming a globally published photographer, his journey is nothing short of remarkable. In this article, we delve into the life and career of Barry Nadell, a man whose diverse experiences have shaped him into a celebrated figure in the world of glamour and fashion photography.A Diverse Path to SuccessBarry’s journey to success is a testament to his resilience and adaptability. After graduating with a degree in Finance from Arizona State University, he initially embarked on a career as a stockbroker during a challenging market period. Later, he transitioned to a successful career in life insurance sales. However, it was after his divorce that he decided to reinvent himself and start building for the future.Undeterred by past setbacks, Barry ventured into the world of entrepreneurship, primarily in direct marketing. His early endeavors included creating a vide...