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Christmas past coming back to life in St. Charles

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:31 GMT

ST CHARLES, Mo. -- Trees lining Old Main Street are trimmed, and holiday traditions are kicking off for the St. Charles Christmas Tradition’s 50th season.Pipers were piping as drummers were drumming, all as Santa's started strolling. Kicking off the tradition that’s been around for ages, the start of the season was clearer to see on Black Friday afternoon.“This is truly a tradition for many families, and we love the fact that we get to see the same people, new people, and people from all over the world. They to come to this event; it's heartwarming," said Debbie Ladd, the Managing Director of St. Charles Christmas Traditions.There are 33 Christmas actors along Old Main Street, and you can collect character cards during their skits. The event runs until December 24th. Learn more here.

Gov. Parson pardons more than any Missouri governor since the 1940's

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:31 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Governor Mike Parson has pardoned more than 600 people in the past three years. That's more than any Missouri governor since the 1940's.Parson is a former sheriff; he says he still believes in law and order and that criminals must be held accountable. But he adds, "It doesn't mean they've been criminal all their lives.""I think it's important to me that we set a standard so people know what happens when you commit a crime. There are going to be consequences. You've learned to accept that, and once you realize that, yeah, I made a mistake," said Gov. Mike Parson.So far, Gov. Parson has granted 613 pardons and commuted 20 sentences. He has also denied about 2,400 clemency requests.

Wonderlights returns to World Wide Technology Raceway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:31 GMT

MADISON, Ill. -- For the fourth year in a row, World Wide Technology Raceway is hosting the Wonderlights Christmas Festival, a spectacular light show that dazzles those driving through the show. Emily Fleenor is the marketing director and says the holiday season is the highlight of the year for her family."This all started because our family loved to load up in the car and drive around our community and look at everyone's beautiful Christmas displays that they had on their homes," said Fleenor.The track has millions of individual lights that are set to go on and off to a wide variety of Christmas songs, from all-time classics to Christmas-themed versions of iconic songs. Another St. Louis resident loses property via Recorder of Deeds Office "You tune in your car radio to 89.5 FM, and as you drive through the lights, you're going to see the lights are actually dancing to the music all around you," said Fleenor.It took about six weeks to assemble the scene. Visitors will see dancing...

Stolen vehicle suspect arrested after pursuit in downtown L.A.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:31 GMT

A stolen vehicle suspect was arrested after a pursuit through downtown Los Angeles Friday night. Los Angeles police officers tried to pull the suspect over after spotting the reported stolen vehicle. The driver refused to yield leading officers on a chase, police said.The pursuit wound through surface streets at relatively slow speeds, with the suspect driving on the wrong side of the road at times.A pit maneuver eventually disabled the vehicle, spinning it out near South Figueroa Street and Figueroa Drive. The male suspect then stepped out of the vehicle, laid down on the road and surrendered to officers.A crowd of onlookers could be seen gathered at the scene as a large police presence was seen blocking the roads.Full video of the pursuit can be seen in the video player above.

Suspicious death investigation underway after man's body found in water in Hermosa Beach 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:31 GMT

Authorities are investigating a suspicious death after the body of a man was found in the water off the Strand in Hermosa Beach Friday morning. According to the Hermosa Beach Police Department, the man had been shot, although the circumstances surrounding his death are unclear.Authorities investigating a body found in the water near Hermosa Beach on Nov. 24, 2023. (South Bay Responders)Officers responded to the 2200 block of the waterline around 7 a.m., where they located and recovered the body of a man in the water. Woman dead after vehicle crashes into lake in Orange County The victim's identity has not been released, but police said he's estimated to be in his 40s. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is assisting in the investigation, which is ongoing.Anyone with information about the investigation is urged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be submitted online or by calling 800-222-8477.Luis Zuñiga contributed to this report.

Without Steph Curry, Davidson College no match for Saint Mary’s

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:31 GMT

MORAGA — Steph Curry was a no-show for the rematch 15 years later, but once again Davidson brought out the best in Saint Mary’s, which snapped a three-game losing streak with an overpowering 89-55 victory on Friday afternoon.This was the first meeting between the schools since 2009, when the Gaels ended the college career of the future Warriors star with an 80-68 victory in a second-round NIT game that was as good as the hype.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | The game that ended Steph Curry’s college career was right here Saint Mary’s coach Randy Bennett scheduled Friday’s game for a 1 p.m. tipoff with the hope that Curry — who had a 7 p.m. home game at the Chase Center — would make an appearance.Curry said this week he hoped to get to Moraga, but wasn’t sure about the logistics or if Warriors coach Steve Kerr could be convinced.“I heard he was supposed to come out, but I didn’t see him so I had to carry the torch for him,” said Gaels senior forward Alex Ducas, ...

Letters: Saved lives | Support compromise | Respect differences | Israelis are right

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:31 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Lockdowns likelysaved many livesRe: “School closures were failure of leadership” (Page A6, Nov. 22).People who criticize the COVID lockdown because of its effect on education should be reminded that it was instituted when nearly 1,200 people a day were dying of the disease. Imagine the number of additional lives lost — and the effect on the surviving children — if there were no lockdown.It’s too bad that some memories are so short.Karen Lee CohenWalnut CreekSupport is buildingfor compromise, peaceRe: “Palestinians have prolonged conflict” and “In Mideast war, experiences of both sides valid” (Page A6, Nov. 22).Ms. Spink overgeneralizes, claiming flatly Palestinians have “rejected the offer” of a state because “they cannot accept” a Jewish one.In fact, then-Israel Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian Authority Leader Mahmoud Abb...

Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:31 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard will be away from the team indefinitely while he receives care from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.The league and union announced Girard’s status in a joint statement Friday before the Avalanche visited the Minnesota Wild.Girard, 25, had been away from the Avalanche for personal reasons and did not play in either of their past two games. He will continue to be paid while getting treatment and can return to the team when cleared for on-ice competition by program administrators. His father, Tony, said in a social media post earlier in the day that Girard was in good hands and asked others to respect his son’s privacy.“Just to reassure everyone, we can however tell you that we are staying in touch with him and your get well soon messages are touching him immensely,” Tony Girard posted. “Our man is a fighter, a great fighter and will always honor our region and all of Quebec. Hockey is still his big ...

Ferentz revisits fair catch call, says Iowa got ‘screwed’ out of 11 wins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:31 GMT

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Less than an hour after Iowa recorded win No. 10 with a dramatic 13-10 victory over Nebraska, Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz suggested his team actually should have had a chance to win 11 games in the regular season.A month after Cooper DeJean’s punt return for a touchdown was called back because he was found on video review to have made an invalid fair-catch signal late in a 12-10 loss to Minnesota, Ferentz passionately revisited the episode when he was asked about the importance of winning 10 games.“That means a lot because it’s the best we could do after after losing to, yeah, I won’t go down that road,” he said.And then he did.“We got screwed, OK? I’m just gonna tell you we got screwed on that one by the replay system,” Ferentz said. “I’m still not happy about that, quite frankly. So it’s a different discussion for a different day.”And then he continued.“I don’t want to play that card. But I’m playing it right now. That’s still the most ridicu...

Alex DeBrincat leads Detroit Red Wings past Boston Bruins 5-2

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:31 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Alex DeBrincat and J.T. Compher each had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings beat Boston 5-2 on Friday for their second victory over the NHL-leading Bruins this season.Robby Fabbri, Dylan Larkin and David Perron also scored for the Red Wings, who are the only team to beat Boston (14-2-3) in regulation. Shayne Gostisbehere had two assists and Ville Husso stopped 25 shots.In their third meeting in a month — the Bruins won the first game on Oct. 28 — Detroit took advantage of six Boston penalties to improve to 10-0-2 when scoring four or more goals.Jake DeBrusk and Danton Heinen scored for the Bruins, who had been 5-0-2 since losing at Detroit on Nov. 4. Jeremy Swayman made 24 saves on his 25th birthday.PREDATORS 8, BLUES 3ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ryan O’Reilly scored for Nashville in his return to St. Louis, and the Predators earned their fourth consecutive victory.Filip Forsberg and Luke Evangelista each had two goals and an assist for Nashville, which dropped six o...