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Got plans for the weekend? Head to URBANAIRE: Love, Revolution

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS - PROMO is Missouri’s LGBTQ+ public policy and advocacy organization. On Saturday, Sept. 30, there is a big event called URBANAIRE! It will be in the Cortex Innovation Community from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Enjoy music from KD Lang, Ahna Schoenhoff and DJ Jillian, along with drinks from 4 Hands Brewing and food from a variety of local restaurants!URBANAIRE.org

Steve's Hot Dogs new location includes a treat for Blues fans

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Steve's Hot Dogs is opening a new location in the Enterprise Center. It will be open tonight for the pre-season game when the Blues take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. It is located on the plaza level at Portal 8.Their regular menu will have the St. Louis-style hot dog, the Gorilla Mac and Cheese Dog, the Very Veggie Dog (Vegan) and a plain hot dog. They will also offer mac and cheese bowls. Little boy at the center of pizza coupon scam in Illinois Blues hockey fans will be getting a special treat later this year. The Blue Note Dog is only available at regular-season Blues games. It is a smoked all-beef hot dog topped with creamy mac and cheese, St. Louis-style wing sauce and blue cheese on a French bun.“St. Louis has the best sports fans period. We are so honored to be standing shoulder to shoulder with these icons in St. Louis sports - St. Louis City SC, the Battlehawks and now the Blues,” states Steve Ewing, frontman of The Urge and co-owner of Steve’s Hot Dogs.Stev...

Man sentenced to ten years for south St. Louis killing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for a south St. Louis killing. Quinton T. Roberts, 26, pled guilty to killing Isaiah Danfort, 25, in January 2022.Roberts admitted to shooting Danfort several times with an AR15 rifle. His charges were reduced from second-degree murder to voluntary manslaughter and unlawful possession of a firearm. Cloned voice, fake bondsman target St. Louis woman Roberts was initially charged with first-degree murder. He was supposed to go to trial when the prosecutor resigned. This was during the high turnover before Kim Gardner's resignation. Early this year, prosecutors dismissed the case and obtained a grand jury indictment for second-degree murder.

Ice Castles returns to Colorado after two years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:33 GMT

Winter is coming – and so too are the Ice Castles.The popular frozen attraction will return to Colorado following a two-year hiatus and set up in a new location in Cripple Creek.Construction of the Ice Castles’ famous ice slides, tunnels, towers and crawl spaces will begin in October “in hopes of opening in late December, or early January, depending on the weather,” according to an announcement posted on social media.Tickets will go on sale closer to the opening date.Related ArticlesOutdoors | “That can’t happen again”: Southwest Airlines CEO prepares for winter in Denver to avoid last year’s meltdown Outdoors | New in Colorado skiing: Four resort improvements we can’t wait to try this winter Outdoors | WATCH: Bravo TV show “Winter House” goes slope style in Steamboat Springs Outdoors | Is Denver in a “false fall”? Outdoors | Will a strong El Niño bo...

CU Boulder Chancellor Phil DiStefano announces retirement

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:33 GMT

Chancellor Phil DiStefano announced his retirement on Tuesday after nearly 15 years at the helm of the University of Colorado Boulder.DiStefano plans to return as a faculty member to the School of Education, where he first began his CU Boulder career in 1974.He announced his retirement during his State of the Campus address Tuesday morning.“It has been such a rewarding and humbling experience to serve as chancellor of Colorado’s flagship university for the past 15 years,” DiStefano said. “I am so proud of our faculty, staff and students and all that you have accomplished, and I also will treasure the many alumni, donors, parents and friends of the university I was lucky enough to meet.”Related ArticlesEducation | CU Boulder students begin recovery after being struck by car Education | Denver’s toughest tickets: Good luck getting into these shows, restaurants or games Education | Professors explain letter criticizing CU Boulder adminis...

The Taylor Effect: Taylor Swift's impact on Travis Kelce's brand

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:33 GMT

He's the Kansas City Chiefs' tight end and she's in the box suite. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce caused quite a frenzy when they appeared publicly for the first time since rumors of their budding romance started weeks ago. This has had an impact on Kelce's brand, in a good way. Sports and business investor Joe Pompliano pointed it out on X, formerly Twitter. "Travis Kelce has had a busy 24 hours: 7 catches for 69 yards and a TD, Gained 300,000+ social media followers, +400% increase in merchandise sales, Top 5 selling jersey in the NFL," he wrote. "That's the Taylor Swift effect."Taylor Swift, center, attended the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football game against the Chicago Bears with Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, at lower left, Sept. 24, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)While many eyes were on the "Karma" singer sitting in the box suite with the NFL star's mom during Sunday's game at Arrowhead Stadium, Kelce was putting in major work on the field. He finished the ...

West Hollywood’s New Bar Next Door Serves Up A Porn Star Martini

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:33 GMT

Move over, Espresso Martini – The Porn Star Martini has arrived and made its debut last week at West Hollywood’s new neighborhood watering hole next to Prince Street Pizza.  The Bar Next Door is tucked inside the landmarked  Streamline Modern Sentney building, located at the corner of Sunset Blvd. and Cory Avenue by Ronald Webb and built by Ralph Sentney in 1938. It housed the Cukor Lipton Agency and was a short drive from one of its most famous clients’ homes, Marilyn Monroe.The old Hollywood-style hangout introduced the sexy cocktail which features vanilla vodka, Passoa passion fruit liqueur, fresh lime juice, fresh passion fruit and vanilla syrup served with a side of champagne.The fruit-forward cocktail was first concocted by Douglas Ankrah in 2002 at Townhouse Bar in Knightsbridge, London. The Porn Star Martini was originally known as the Maverick Martini after a nightclub in Cape Town, South Africa but was renamed by Douglas, who imagined it as something a porn star migh...

Two Drivers Died in Two-Vehicle Collision on North Faudree [Odessa, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:33 GMT

Major Car Crash Resulted in Two Individuals’ Death at Faudree RoadODESSA, TX (September 26, 2023) – Thursday morning, two drivers died in a major two-vehicle collision on Faudree.According to OPD, a white 2017 Cadillac traveling northbound and a grey 2015 Ford heading southbound hit head-on and both drivers of the vehicles were pronounced dead.Responding medical personnel arrived and transported the two patients to a hospital. Tragically, both occupants succumbed to the injuries.Moreover, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties. The roadway was later reopened.At this time, the identities of the deceased patients remain undisclosed to the public.Police did not release any additional information at this time. However, an active investigation into the fatal two-vehicle collision is still underway.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the victim. May the loving memories o...

Raymond Allen Leonard Arrested after DUI Crash on Phairfield Street [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:33 GMT

Two Children Hospitalized after Solo-Vehicle Crash in Northwest BakersfieldBAKERSFIELD, CA (September 26, 2023) – Friday evening, a DUI crash into a house left Raymond Allen Leonard arrested and two children hospitalized.Authorities received reports of two juveniles pinned under a vehicle at around 7:35 p.m., at 3900 Phairfield Street.Upon arrival, the officers learned that a 2012 Dodge Charger traveling eastbound on Powder River Avenue failed to negotiate a southbound turn. As a result, the Dodge went across Phairfield Street and into a bedroom of a residence.Responding emergency personnel extricated the two children and transported them to Kern Medical for treatment of major injuries. Officials identified the children to be a 5-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy.Meanwhile, police arrested the Dodge driver, 33-year-old Raymond Allen Leonard, for driving under the influence and causing injury. Leonard was booked into Kern County Jail, according to CHP Officer Tomas Martinez.Th...

Alfonso Rios Killed, Young Girl Injured in Pedestrian Crash on Crawford Avenue [Dinuba, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:33 GMT

72-Year-Old Man Killed While Picking Up Grandaughter at Jefferson Elementary SchoolDINUBA, CA (September 26, 2023) – Friday afternoon, a pedestrian crash on Crawford Avenue left Alfonso Rios dead and a 4-year-old hospitalized.The collision happened on Crawford Avenue and Terrace Drive, near the Jefferson Elementary School.According to reports, Rios was walking his granddaughter home from school when a car struck them. The impact of the collision left the two victims with serious injuries.First responders arrived at the site of the collision shortly after. Despite the life-saving efforts, medics pronounced 72-year-old Alfonso Rios was declared dead at the scene.Meanwhile, his 4-year-old granddaughter was airlifted to Regional Medical Center before being transported to Valley Children’s Hospital. She was eventually discharged from the hospital and is expected to recover.Police said the involved driver stopped at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.The family of...