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St. Louis mom creates Christmas wonderland for her son

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis mom brought a little Christmas cheer to her subdivision and her son. This year, she decorated her front yard and surrounding property with over 100 inflatables and decorations ranging from gnomes, Santas, reindeer, and Disney characters.“My son Conner and I moved to our home when he was 6 months old and 4 months out from having a heart transplant. That, along with some other major health issues, had me relocating us a bit closer to Cardinal Glennon, Conner’s hospital,” said Mother Jennifer Walkenhorst.Walkenhorst explained that her subdivision, though small, has encountered some Homeowner Association issues. “Although nothing crazy,” she added. About four years ago, Conner developed an interest in holidays and wanted to have a collection of inflatables. St. Peters man catches state record fish from Missouri River “With all of his health issues during the fall and winter, we tend to stay in more, so we don't increase the risk of a hospital stay. Not to menti...

Missouri lawmakers anticipate challenges in 2024 after record-breaking budget

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The state of Missouri is expecting a decline in general revenue in 2024 following a record-setting budget approved earlier this year. The projections leave some lawmakers concerned about the state's future. It's a constitutional requirement for the General Assembly to pass a balanced budget by May.In the House, budget discussions have already started, something that normally doesn't happen until January. Over in the Senate, the appropriations chair is expecting a constricted budget compared to years past. "We don't have the billions upon billions of dollars that the federal government had been shoveling out to states in the last several years," said Missouri State Sen. Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield). "A lot of those one-time expenses you won't see reoccurring." City officials saw bodycam footage after police SUV crashed into bar – Source Earlier this year, Gov. Mike Parson signed off on the largest budget in state history, which included nearly $3 billion to e...

Busy weekend for last-minute holiday shoppers, cars lined up to enter Brentwood Promenade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

BRENTWOOD, Mo. - There's a good chance you or someone you know needs to get a little more shopping done before Christmas Day on Monday. If you venture out, brace yourself for large crowds. The National Retail Federation expects 142 million people will shop at stores or online on Dec. 23, a day dubbed as Super Saturday in the consumer world. Christmas Eve on Sunday should be busy too for businesses that stay open through the weekend. Tens of thousands will likely visit stores around the St. Louis metropolitan area this weekend to complete their holiday shopping. Some people are already getting an appetizer of the holiday shopping rush. At the Brentwood Promenade in St. Louis County, FOX 2 employee Justin Ackerman shared photos of large crowds and congested traffic to enter the shopping center. He says there are lines all the way from the main entrance to Brentwood Boulevard. For many retailers, the Christmas season is the most profitable time. The National Retail Federation states ho...

S.F. police arrest 18 people in anti-shoplifting operations in Stonestown, Mission District

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

By Bay City NewsEighteen people were arrested by San Francisco police in anti-shoplifting operations this week in the city, according to police.The San Francisco Police Department said the operations were conducted Tuesday on retail stores located in the 700 block of Mission Street and in the 200 block of Winston Drive.Two of the people arrested were booked at San Francisco County Jail #1 for outstanding warrants, in addition to the on-view theft charges, while a suspect was booked into the same jail for on-view felony theft charges, according to police.Twelve suspects were cited for shoplifting and released from the scene. The stolen property was seized during the operations and returned to the stores, police said.

Belmont police responding to larceny call at Walmart apprehend two suspects

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

(BCN) -- Two persons were apprehended Friday by Belmont police officers who responded to a larceny call at Walmart on Hawley Avenue.According to the Belmont Police Department, the suspects, identified as Jaqualla Monique Qua Simmons and Dyshaune Boyd, were reported as using pepper spray on and trying to hit store employees with a vehicle.When police officers arrived around noon and prevented the suspects' vehicle from leaving, Simmons, who was driving it, refused to stop and attempted to hit a Belmont Police vehicle.A police chase ensued, during which the suspects' vehicle struck a motorist on Wilkinson Boulevard near the Catawba River Bridge, police said. The motorist was not injured.The suspects were later nabbed after a brief foot pursuit.Police said Simmons was charged with felony robbery with a dangerous weapon, felony flee to elude arrest, assault with a deadly weapon on government official, driving with a revoked license, reckless driving to endanger, three counts of misdemea...

Birmingham Bowl Winners

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

Dec. 23, 2023 — Duke 17, Troy 10Dec. 27, 2022 — East Carolina 53, Coastal Carolina 29Jan. 2, 2020 — Cincinnati 38, Boston College 6Dec. 22, 2018 — Wake Forest 37, Memphis 34Dec. 23, 2017 — South Florida 38, Texas Tech 34Dec. 29, 2016 — South Florida 46, South Carolina 39, OTDec. 30, 2015 — Auburn 31, Memphis 10Jan. 3, 2015 — Florida 28, East Carolina 20Jan. 4, 2014 — Vanderbilt 41, Houston 24Jan. 5, 2013 — Mississippi 38, Pittsburgh 17Jan. 7, 2012 — SMU 28, Pittsburgh 6Jan. 8, 2011 — Pittsburgh 27, Kentucky 10Jan. 2, 2010 — Connecticut 20, South Carolina 7Dec. 29, 2008 — Rutgers 29, N.C. State 23Dec. 22, 2007 — Cincinnati 31, Southern Miss. 21Dec. 23, 2006 — South Florida 24, East Carolina 7Note: PapaJohns.com Bowl (2006-2010); BBVA Compass (2011-14)Source

Bucks beat the Knicks again in a one-sided series, with the teams set to meet again on Christmas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, seven assists and seven rebounds, Bobby Portis added 23 points and 11 boards, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New York Knicks 130-111 on Saturday, opening a two-game series with their seventh straight victory.Khris Middleton scored 20 points for the Bucks, who beat the Knicks for the ninth straight time and will try to do it again Monday in front of a national TV audience as the leadoff game to the NBA’s Christmas schedule.That doesn’t give the Knicks much time to find answers in what’s been a one-sided matchup, though they were a little more competitive than when the Bucks blew them out 146-122 on Dec. 5 in the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament. Still, it rarely felt particularly close, with the Bucks starting fast and maintaining a comfortable lead most of the way. They blew it open for good early in the fourth quarter with an 11-0 run that turned an 11-point lead into a 114-92 cushion on Portis’...

Arsenal still on top of EPL after drawing with Liverpool at Anfield

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Arsenal stayed on top of the English Premier League after holding on to draw Liverpool 1-1 at Anfield on Saturday.Arsenal led through Gabriel’s fourth-minute header but Mohamed Salah evened the score in the 29th. Salah’s 151st Premier League goal moved him to 10th on the all-time list. Liverpool pressed hardest in the second half and hit the woodwork twice.Mikel Arteta’s team will go into Christmas a point ahead of Liverpool.Defending champion Manchester City is likely happiest with the result after seeing two of its title rivals drop points.City, which fell to fifth while it was away winning the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia this week, is six points behind Arsenal with a game in hand. Another title challenger, Aston Villa, also dropped points with a surprise 1-1 draw against Sheffield United on Friday. Villa was third on goal difference.Liverpool has drawn back-to-back games in the league against Manchester United and Arsenal. Jurgen Klo...

Excarcelan en Venezuela al estudiante John Álvarez

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

(CNN Español) —  Tras 115 días de detención, el estudiante de antropología de la Universidad Central de Venezuela, John Álvarez, fue excarcelado en la tarde de este sábado, en vísperas de Navidad.El joven de 24 años de edad fue detenido por funcionarios de la Dirección de Acciones Estratégicas y Tácticas (DAET) de la Policía Nacional Bolivariana (PNB) y se encontraba detenido en el Centro de Control y Resguardo de Detenidos de La Yaguara, en el oeste de Caracas, junto con presos comunes. Álvarez fue condenado en septiembre a 16 años de prisión junto con seis sindicalistas, que fueron liberados el miércoles.Todos estaban acusados de asociación para delinquir y terrorismo.Estadounidenses que estuvieron presos en Venezuela hablan al regresar a EE.UU.: “Tratan de volverte loco”Los familiares del joven informaron a CNN que a Álvarez lo excarcelaron bajo medidas cautelares, entre ellas, la presentación ante tribunales cada 15 días y la prohibición de salir del país.Esto ...

Carter hits 2 3-pointers in OT, finishes with 24 points to help Providence take down Butler 85-75

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Devin Carter scored 10 of his 24 points in overtime to lead Providence to an 85-75 victory over Butler on Saturday.Carter made a pair of free throws and hit a deep 3-pointer during a 7-2 spurt to open overtime. Carter added another 3 and two more free throws to stretch the Friars’ lead to 83-73 with 1:18 remaining. Davonte Gaines made a 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds left for the Friars to force the extra period tied 69-all. Carter had nine rebounds for the Friars (11-2). Josh Oduro scored 19 points and added 14 rebounds, six assists, and three blocks. Gaines shot 6 for 13, including 5 for 12 from beyond the arc to finish with 17 points.The Bulldogs (10-3) were led by DJ Davis, who recorded 22 points and two steals. Pierre Brooks added 20 points and seven rebounds for Butler. Landon Moore finished with 14 points. The loss ended a seven-game winning streak for the Bulldogs.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive an...