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Illinois bill would limit use of license plate readers for abortion seekers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:08 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - One Illinois bill awaiting the governor's review would restrict the use of the state’s license plate readers in cases involving abortion care seekers. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and other Illinois state representatives spoke briefly about the bill Thursday in Chicago, though some aspects of how this practice might be enforced remain to be determined. House Bill 3326, sponsored by Giannoulias, would reportedly prevent law enforcement from other states from being able to access license plate reader data in Illinois with the intent of tracking or penalizing people seeking or assisting others with abortion care. Revisting Mike Shildt’s comments on his Cardinals departure According to Giannoulias, no states currently prohibit automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) from being used to track or penalize abortion seekers. ALPR technology allows police to read thousands of license plates per minute from cameras placed on roadways. Illinois currently ...

60 dogs, mostly Yorkies, rescued from Franklin County hoarder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:08 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force completed its largest rescue operation of 2023 on Thursday, extricating dozens of Yorkies and other small dog breeds from a hoarder in Franklin County.According to a task force spokesperson, the home was in structural decay, and the floors were covered in large amounts of animal waste, posing a risk to the people and animals living there.The owner of the dogs agreed to surrender the animals to the Animal Cruelty Task Force onsite. The 60 dogs will be brought to the Humane Society of Missouri’s St. Louis headquarters for emergency veterinary triage and treatment.Rescuers said the dogs are frightened, filthy, and many show signs of being infested with parasites. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW ...

Rain hitting Cameron Peak burn area where a flash flood warning is posted

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:08 GMT

Rain is falling Thursday afternoon in the Cameron Peak burn area where a flash flood warning is posted through 4:15 p.m.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Flash flood warnings in place for burn scars in northern Colorado Crime and Public Safety | Flood advisory issued for portions of Denver, metro area Crime and Public Safety | Denver weather: Wet weather will hang around this weekend; flash flood warning issued for burn scar areas Crime and Public Safety | Denver weather: Smoke expected to leave Wednesday as storms enter area Crime and Public Safety | Severe thunderstorms across Colorado lead to flooded roads, swift water rescues and one body recovered Showers and thunderstorms are expected along the northern Front Range and foothills and the Cameron Peak wildfire burn area has a high chance for flash floods this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Impacted areas include the Ret...

Former teacher in Denver suspected of sexual assault of a student

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:08 GMT

A former teacher is under investigation for alleged sexual assaults of a student and Denver police are looking for additional victims based on the circumstances of the case.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Lochbuie man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for child pornography Charles Reginald “Reggie” Gwinn, 40, was arrested Friday on investigation of two counts of sexual assault of a child by a person in a position of trust, according to a Denver Police Department news release.Both counts are related to alleged sexual assaults involving the same victim occurring between March and July of 2018, police said. An investigation began in March when the juvenile victim and her father filed a report with the police. Gwinn allegedly fondled the victim several times over the five-month timespan and he allegedly forced the victim to commit a sexual act. The alleged crimes happened while Gwinn was a theater teacher at St. Elizabeth’s School in Denver.Based on...

Broncos signing veteran defensive lineman Frank Clark to one-year deal, sources say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:08 GMT

Denver’s adding a veteran pass-rusher to its mix and he’s a familiar name to Broncos fans.The team is signing former Kansas City defensive lineman Frank Clark, multiple sources confirmed to The Post on Thursday afternoon. One source with knowledge of the agreement said it’s a one-year deal.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | Broncos WR Courtland Sutton on trade rumors: “This is where I ultimately want to be.” Denver Broncos | Should the Broncos pursue Minnesota RB Dalvin Cook? What about Vikings edge Danielle Hunter? Denver Broncos | Broncos CB Pat Surtain II wants to be more of a vocal leader in Year 3: “That’s a focal point of mine” Denver Broncos | Broncos Mailbag: How patient will Sean Payton be with Russell Wilson? Denver Broncos | Broncos CB Damarri Mathis looks to solidify starting role in Year 2 after up-and-down rookie campaign Clark, who tallied 23.5 sacks for the division...

Broncos WR Courtland Sutton on trade rumors: “This is where I ultimately want to be.”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:08 GMT

For wide receiver Courtland Sutton, Denver is home.As Sutton saw his name floated around in trade rumors this offseason, he appreciated other teams valuing his skill-set, but he is happy to remain with the Broncos.“It’s flattering that other teams see me as a (player) that can come in and be the guy for them,” Sutton said after Broncos OTAs on Thursday. “I love that I’m here. This is where I ultimately want to be.”During the league’s spring ownership meetings in March, head coach Sean Payton said a number of teams called about Sutton and fellow wideout Jerry Jeudy. But Denver stood pat and didn’t trade either before the NFL Draft while opting to pick up Jeudy’s fifth-year option.Still, the Broncos drafted Oklahoma wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. with their first pick in the second round, fueling speculation that Sutton’s days in the Mile High are nearing an end.If Denver trades Sutton this summer, it would save $14.4 million while taking on a $3.8 million dead cap hit, according to Ov...

San Fernando police officer accused of stealing money from man during arrest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:08 GMT

A San Fernando Police Department officer has been charged with stealing money from a man during an arrest last June, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday.Jeffrey King, 37, was charged with one count each of second-degree robbery and extortion, as well as one misdemeanor count of petty theft.The charges stem from a June 21, 2022 incident in which King responded to a call of a possible domestic violence incident at a San Fernando home.The suspect was arrested and booked into jail. When he was released two days later, he reported that he was missing money he had had in his pocket during the arrest, officials said.“The defendant allegedly took cell phones and cash from his pockets while he was restrained but only handed over the phones later to a supervisor. The cash was never booked into evidence or returned to the suspect,” the D.A.’s Office detailed in a news release.Officials did not say how much was allegedly stolen. The case was investigated by the L.A. ...

Disneyland officials aim to complete Downtown Disney transformation by late 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:08 GMT

Construction has finally begun on an empty dirt lot that sat dormant for more than a year in Downtown Disney as theme park officials aim to complete construction in the outdoor shopping area by late 2024.The now-active construction site was once home to the former AMC theater building that was in the shopping district until 2022. The theatre closed in 2018 to make way for a 700-room luxury Disney hotel project that was ultimately canceled, the Orange County Register reported. Disneyland brings back ticket deal for California residents The lot will soon be home to the new Din Tai Fung restaurant, a new Earl of Sandwich location, other shops, a stage for musical guests and a grassy area for special events. WDW News Today captured photos of the construction taking place at the resort.The entire outdoor shopping district is undergoing renovations as officials continue revamping the location. Initial news of the project was announced at Destination D23, a Disney fan convention, in 2021...

Mendocino Cannabis Farmers Celebrate Reforms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:08 GMT

After years of struggle, Mendocino cannabis farmers finally have something to celebrate. And while advocates have searched for solutions for years, it would all end up coming down to a few short months leading to the progress that started with a desperate plea from farmers to Sacramento via a letter in February highlighting the perils of being a farmer in Mendo. For anyone that loves cannabis, hearing these tales from legacy cultivators who did their best to transition to the legal market that never protected them like it was intended to is heartbreaking. While there is plenty of healthy debate on whether poor regulations or mega farms destroyed the economy of The Emerald Triangle, nobody would argue against the idea they were both factors. Sacramento heard the call. A month later on March 14, the Senate Business and Professions Committee would hold a daylong seminar. The next day the state sent a letter to Mendo saying it was prepared to offer support. These conversations lasted th...

Northern California couple were sent to check on neighbor who called 911. Her killer was still in the house.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:08 GMT

Twelve years after a sheriff’s deputy allegedly sent them walking unprepared into a murder scene near their mountain home, a Northern California couple will get a $7 million settlement from Trinity County.Jim and Norma Gund were severely injured on March 13, 2011, by the man who had just killed their neighbors in the small community of Kettenpom. They say they went to the house at the request of a deputy who wanted them to check on the residents after a 911 call was received.The Gunds said in their civil suit that they were never warned that a crime might be in progress, and that the deputy had said the 911 call was probably related to an approaching storm.The settlement was announced last week by the Gunds’ lawyer, Ben Mainzer of Eureka. The federal lawsuit named as defendants the county and the deputy, Cpl. Ron Whitman.The settlement does not include any admission of wrongdoing, Mainzer told the Sacramento Bee. An attorney for Trinity County declined to comment to the ...