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Nootbaar reunites with Ohtani before highly-anticipated St. Louis start

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's almost Sho-Time in St. Louis, but not without one special reunion at Busch Stadium. Shohei Ohtani, the pitcher-hitter phenom of the Los Angeles Angels, reunited with Lars Nootbaar on Tuesday for the first time since both won the World Baseball Classic title in March with Team Japan. Before the Cardinals-Angels series opener, Ohtani and Nootbaar shared some laughs and enjoyed a pregame chat on the field. Pepper Grinder 🤝 ShoTime pic.twitter.com/Dn0dKhKr34— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) May 2, 2023Nootbaar waited a just little longer than he hoped for the reunion. "I asked him if he wanted to go eat yesterday, he said he was sleeping," said Nootbaar laughingly to media members ahead of Tuesday's game. Ohtani, one of few players in MLB history to excel as a hitter and pitcher at the same time, is set to take the mound Wednesday against the Cardinals, and likely slot into the Angels lineup at designated hitter. Ohtani’s decorated resume includes an MVP and MVP ...

Triple shooting leaves 1 woman dead in St. Louis County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - One woman is dead following a triple shooting Tuesday evening in north St. Louis County.The shooting happened just before 9:30 p.m. in the 10400 block of Halls Ferry Road, just outside the municipality of Castle Point.According to a spokesperson for the St. Louis County Police Department, officers arrived to find a gunshot victim outside a residence. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not been released, pending notification of family members. Grieving mom alleges CAO ‘negligence’ in daughter’s murder case Police found two more victims inside the home: an adult woman and a teen boy. Both were hospitalized. Their injuries were not life-threatening. The boy was eventually released from the hospital.Investigators with the department's Crimes Against Persons unit believe the shooting happened as a result of an altercation between people outside the home.Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the St. Louis County Police Depart...

Opinion: Will this frog survive the showdown of natural ecosystems vs. outdoor recreation?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:53 GMT

Shortly after World War II, California fish managers had a brainstorm: They loaded juvenile trout into airplanes and saturation-bombed naturally fishless lakes in the High Sierra Mountains of California. Some of the fish hit rocks and ice, but most hit water.Gorging on zooplankton, insects, and two kinds of mountain yellow-legged frogs, the alien invaders unraveled aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, often in designated wilderness.In 2014, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed both groups of frogs as endangered, prompting aggressive action by Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The agency plan called for eradicating trout in 110 lakes, though trout would remain in 465 park lakes and hundreds of stream miles, leaving plenty of fishing opportunities.Gillnets would be used where possible. But in 33 lakes, the only option was rotenone, a short-lived, organic fish poison derived from plant roots and applied at 100 parts per billion. In modern fisheries management, rotenone has n...

Motorcycle crash with serious injuries forces closure of Colfax Avenue east of downtown Denver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:53 GMT

A motorcycle crash east of downtown Denver on Wednesday morning forced the closure of Colfax Avenue in both directions around Congress Park.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Crash on I-225 near Parker Road briefly closes southbound lanes Crime and Public Safety | Driver dies, passenger survives fatal Corvette rollover crash that forced closure of northbound I-225 Crime and Public Safety | Driver ticketed after crashing into Boulder ambulance Crime and Public Safety | Opinion: Colorado’s housing crisis demands state intervention, drastic measures Crime and Public Safety | JeffCo road where cyclist was killed 15 years ago finally being widened Denver police were investigating the crash, which involved a single motorcyclist and caused serious injuries, near the intersection of Colfax and Adams Street, the police said in a posting on Twitter. Colfax is closed at Steele Street for the investigat...

Tesla EV charging station fight between two men in metro Denver escalates into fatal shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:53 GMT

A fight between two men at a Tesla electric vehicle charging station in Edgewater on Wednesday morning led to a fatal shooting, and police have launched a homicide investigation focused on the source of their dispute.Other adult male initially left scene but called 911 to report his involvement and is currently being detained by @COEdgewaterPD.— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) May 3, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Opinion: Polis, call a special legislative session to ban assault weapons Crime and Public Safety | Man dies after being shot multiple times in Aurora’s Hoffman Heights area Crime and Public Safety | Reward for info leading to conviction in American Elm double homicide is now $5K Crime and Public Safety | Aurora homicide investigators seek public’s help in locating a suspect vehicle and driver Crime and Public Safety | Rock-throwing suspects turned back to take pho...

Mines names Pete Sterbick football coach, keeping football dynasty within the family

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:53 GMT

Mines is keeping its football dynasty within the family.The Orediggers announced Wednesday that interim football coach Pete Sterbick has been given the job on a permanent basis. Sterbick had served in the position on an interim basis since former coach Brandon Moore resigned last month to take the same position at the University of San Diego.“This is a very unique and special place,” Sterbick, who had been Mines’ offensive coordinator since 2019, said via a university news release. “The tradition here started well before I arrived in 2019 as offensive coordinator, and we’ve been fortunate enough to take our program to an elite level.”Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Football recruiting: Former 5-star recruit commits to CU Buffs College Sports | Transfer lineman Jack Bailey excited to reunite with former Kent State coaches with CU Buffs College Sports | Football recruiting: CU Buffs add Florida State cornerback, Auburn receiver ...

California State Senator Dave Min cited for DUI

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:53 GMT

California State Senator Dave Min is apologizing to constituents after he was cited for driving under the influence Tuesday evening, the senator acknowledged on social media.“My decision to drive last night was irresponsible,” Min (D-Orange County) posted on Facebook Wednesday morning. “I accept full responsibility and there is no excuse for my actions.”Min, who is campaigning for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, said he received a misdemeanor citation. KLTA was working to learn more about the circumstances, including the location.“To my family, constituents and supporters, I am so deeply sorry. I know I need to do better. I will not let this personal failure distract from our work in California and in Washington,” Min said.Min represents California’s 37th Senate district which includes Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach and Laguna Beach.In January, he announced a run for the Congressional seat currently held by Rep. Katie Porter who is running ...

California woman wins $5M from lottery scratcher after overcoming homelessness

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:53 GMT

One of California's newest millionaires was homeless just six years ago. KTLA sister station KRON reports, Lucia Forseth recently bought a California 2023 Scratchers ticket at a Walmart in Contra Costa County while getting an oil change when she scratched the top prize, lottery officials announced Wednesday."I only bought one ticket,” Forseth told the California Lottery. “I closed my eyes and picked that one, and it won! I first thought I’d won a free ticket, but I checked, and it said I won $5 million!” California Lottery players win a total of $6 million from scratchers tickets Back in 2017, Forseth said she was homeless. This year she said she plans to get married and her associate degree. She also said she plans to buy a house and then invest the rest of her winnings."You never think you have a chance to win it. It is just random. Being homeless just six years ago, I never thought it would happen to someone like me,” Forseth said.

Man Dead, One Arrested after DUI Collision on Loop 202 [Tempe, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:53 GMT

34-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Accident near McClintock DriveTEMPE, AZ (May 3, 2023) – Early Thursday morning, one person was killed and another was arrested after a DUI collision on Loop 202.The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m., on the eastbound lanes near McClintock Drive on April 27th.Per reports, the driver of a dump truck carrying asphalt entered open travel lanes from a construction zone directly in front of a passing Dodge Durango SUV. As a result, the Dodge driver rear-ended the dump truck.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the 34-year-old male Dodge driver dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his identity.Emergency crews closed three HOV lanes and the dump truck driver was assessed by officers. He was determined to be impaired at that time.Meanwhile, the roadway was blocked but was later reopened at around 8:30 a.m. Motorists were directed at McClintock Drive during the morning hours.The team at Sw...

2 Injured in Wrong-Way Crash on Interstate 580 [Oakland, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:53 GMT

Drivers Hospitalized after a Wrong-Way Crash on Interstate 580 near Seminary RoadOAKLAND, CA (MAY 3, 2023) – Sunday morning, a wrong-way truck crash on Interstate 580 left two people injured.The incident happened on April 23rd, just after 7:00 a.m., in the westbound lanes of the interstate near Seminary Road.According to reports, an Ford F-150 was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes and was intentionally attempting to crash into other vehicles. The wrong-way driver crashed into a Ford F-250 owned by the Oakland City. The drivers of the F-250 and the F-150 both obtained injuries.Consequently, medics transported both drivers to a local hospital for treatment. Officials later reported that the wrong-way driver suffered major injuries.Following the crash, investigators have not released any further information regarding the wrong-way crash on Interstate 580.Thousands of people are injured each year due to reckless driving. If you’re behind the wheel, pay full attention to t...