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Town hall discusses ongoing radioactive waste clean-up effort

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:09:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The impact and lasting legacy of St. Louis' role in the Manhattan Project was the focus of discussion at the first radioactive waste meeting in north St. Louis County. Residents shared story after story of their families being ripped apart by rare cancers, autoimmune diseases, and miscarriages.Some residents did not know the cause of their illness until Thursday's meeting. They learned about the radioactive waste that surrounds neighborhoods and yards in north St. Louis County and got updates from elected officials.“My own experience with some of the data that has come out with the Army Corps (of Engineers) hasn’t been consistent. So, my office, along with other representatives, are trying to work. We know the Army Corps does need help," State Representative Chantelle Nickson-Clark said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Judge denies bond for accused coach shooter; family claims self-defense

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:09:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis Circuit Court judge said Thursday that the alleged angry parent who shot a youth coach should not get a break to get out of jail.Daryl Brian Clemmons, 43, will remain locked up on no bond. The suspect’s brother, however, said there’s another side to the story.“My brother is innocent,” Jason Clemmons said.Jason’s brother is accused of shooting youth coach Shaquille Latimore last week, over a child’s playing time.“When it first happened, I’m the one who turned my brother in; 30 minutes after it happened,” Jason said.Jason said his brother acted in self-defense.Latimore said prosecutors told him he cannot talk specifics, but he said he’s grateful for one particular parent.“The parent who shielded me and stepped in when they didn’t have to do that, stopped me from…I essentially, probably, wouldn’t be here doing this interview,” he said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now ...

SLPS will close schools on anniversary of campus murders

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:09:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Nearly a year ago, a student and teacher at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School were murdered when a former student entered the campus with an AR-style rifle and several rounds of ammunition and opened fire.To honor the memories of Alexzandria Bell, 15, and Jean Kuczka, 61, and provide students and staff an opportunity for reflection and remembrance, the St. Louis Public School District will close both CVPA and Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience (CSMB) High Schools on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24.In a letter to parents, district superintendent Dr. Keisha Scarlett said it’s important for the school community “to acknowledge the difficult emotions that persist within our hearts.”The school shooter was fatally wounded in a gun battle with police officers.

Local pharmacy owner warns patients will pay if PBMs aren’t reeled in

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:09:26 GMT

PACIFIC, Mo. – When we interviewed independent pharmacist Jerry Callahan in 2019, he asked us to hide his identity for fear of retribution. Four years later, Callahan is revealing who he is and what he knows to expose how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are harming healthcare.“Desperation. I’ve got pharmacies and not just me, there’s other pharmacies out there,” he said. “They’re going to close. This has got to change.”Callahan owns five independent pharmacies in Missouri, and recently served as president of the Missouri Pharmacy Association.“You’ve got three PBMs that control 75-80% of the market. They’re just doing take-it-or-leave-it contracts and not giving pharmacies a chance to negotiate with them,” Callahan said.Pharmacy benefit managers are hired by insurance companies to manage drug plans. The PBMs negotiate with drug manufacturers and decide the drugs each plan will cover. In turn, the drugmakers give PBMs rebates, which they pass along to insurers, which can lead to lowe...

Trevor Lawrence comes through late and the Jaguars hold off the Saints, 31-24

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:09:26 GMT

By BRETT MARTEL (AP Sports Writer)NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Travis Etienne ran for two touchdowns, Foyesade Oluokun returned an interception for a score, and Christian Kirk’s 44-yard touchdown after a short catch over the middle lifted the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 31-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night.Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence returned from a sprained knee that forced him out of the final minutes of a victory over Indianapolis on Sunday and wound up leading Jacksonville (5-2) with 59 yards rushing. He also completed 20 of 29 passes for 204 yards and one TD to help the Jags win their fourth straight and give Jacksonville its best start since opening 5-2 in 2007.Kirk’s touchdown broke the tie with 3:08 left. The Saints (3-4) were in position to answer when they drove inside the Jacksonville 10 in the final minute, but stalled out with four straight incomplete passes. A third-down pass bounced off of New Orleans native Foster Moreau’s h...

Juvenile accused of shooting 5 people outside Denver bar is arrested in California

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:09:26 GMT

The juvenile who allegedly shot five people after she was denied entry to a Denver bar in September was arrested in Barstow, California, on Thursday morning.Keanna Rosenburgh is suspected of eight counts of first-degree attempted murder, according to the Denver Police Department.Rosenburgh was outside of a bar in the 1900 block of Market Street on Sept. 16 when she was denied entry, according to Denver police.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Denver officer fires gun in encounter with suspect at Whole Foods Crime and Public Safety | One person shot by Denver police near East 47th Avenue and York Street Crime and Public Safety | One killed in overnight shooting on North Broadway Crime and Public Safety | Car theft suspect killed in Silverthorne police shooting Crime and Public Safety | 6 shot — 3 fatally — at party in industrial area of east Denver, police say After returning to talk to security s...

Colorado high school football scoreboard: Week 9

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:09:26 GMT

Thursday night scoresElizabeth 56, Alameda 0Heritage 54, Aurora Central 0Doherty 49, Northglenn 12Frederick 41, Denver North 36Green Mountain 50, Wheat Ridge 0Mountain Vista 48, Highlands Ranch 8Columbine 48, Lakewood 0La Junta 40, Manitou Springs 14Resurrection Christian 34, Mountain View 19Thompson Valley 43, Northridge 14D’Evelyn 35, Prospect Ridge Academy 6Pueblo West 41, Coronado 6Regis Jesuit 27, Legend 10Want more sports news? Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver’s teams.

Denver mass shooting suspect arrested in Inland Empire

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:09:26 GMT

A teen wanted in connection with a mass shooting outside of a Denver nightclub last month was arrested Thursday morning in San Bernardino County. Denver police arrested Keanna Rosenburgh in Barstow with assistance from the FBI and the Barstow Police Department.Rosenburgh is accused of shooting and injuring five people outside of a nightclub in downtown Denver on Sept. 16, after security at the club refused to let her in because they believed she was using a fake ID.According to KTLA sister station KDVR, Rosenburgh briefly left, returned to speak with security and then allegedly shot toward the club as she left.All the victims survived their injuries.Police said Rosenburgh is a juvenile but did not say her exact age. Her booking has not been released.Rosenburgh is being held for eight counts of investigation of first-degree attempted homicide. The Denver District Attorney’s office will determine the final charges.

4 suspects arrested in string of Garden Grove burglaries

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:09:26 GMT

Three women and one man were arrested for their alleged involvement in a series of residential burglaries in Garden Grove. On Wednesday, Garden Grove police officers responded to a report of a residential burglary in progress in the 13000 block of Greentree Avenue after the homeowner captured two suspects on her surveillance footage attempting to break in. When they arrived at the scene, authorities spotted a suspicious silver SUV leaving the neighborhood. After conducting a traffic stop, police determined that the suspects in the car, identified as 41-year-old Catalina Ciucur, 57-year-old Ino Florea, 49-year- old Caludia Margel, and 45-year-old Nicolae Elena, matched the description of the suspects captured on the homeowner's security footage. Police allege that the four suspects may also be connected to a string of burglaries in Garden Grove and other neighboring cities. All four were arrested and booked into the Orange County Jail where they await possible charges related to mult...

Man arrested after fatal Campbell crash

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:09:26 GMT

(KRON) -- One person is dead and another has serious injuries after a crash in Campbell on Thursday afternoon, the Campbell Police Department said. A man was arrested and booked for vehicular manslaughter in connection with the crash.The crash happened at the intersection of San Tomas Expressway and Campbell Avenue at about 12:52 p.m. Victims robbed at gunpoint in downtown Walnut Creek Police said a car going northbound on San Tomas Expressway tried to turn right onto Campbell Avenue when it lost control and struck the center median, CPD said. It hit three cars and came to rest in the opposite lanes of traffic. The male driver of one of the cars was killed in the crash. A woman in the passenger's seat was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Nobody else involved has serious injuries. A CPD investigation revealed the driver was going at a high rate of speed and wasn't able to navigate the turn, police said. Fabian Andres Colorado, 37, was taken into custody. "As our officers...