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St. Charles could flip the switch on inactive water wells with new treatment system

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:43 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - The City of St. Charles has been down to one functioning well for drinking water since mid-February due to contamination of hazardous chemicals.That could change next week.Utility crews recently installed a granular activated carbon (GAC) treatment system at the city's water treatment plant. On Wednesday, the city asked the Environmental Protection Agency to restart three of its drinking wells on Oct. 10.If approved, wells CW-6, CW-7, and CW-8 will be activated to flush water through those wells for treatment. When the city confirms the treatment at those water wells is successful, it will shut down CW-10, the city's only operating well, for much-needed maintenance. The city will also resume operation at wells CW-5 and CW-9 in order to achieve full capacity. Alderwoman grabs mic after questions about her absence from meetings According to the city, the EPA has promised that Ameren Missouri will conduct immediate and biweekly testing on all the restarted wells fo...

How will summer heat, drought affect fall foliage in St. Louis area?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS – With the drop in temperatures expected this weekend and the feel of fall just around the corner, experts at the Missouri Botanical Garden are discussing how the weather will affect the fall foliage.The leaves have been slow to change colors this year, thanks to a persisting drought we have harbored since this summer.Daria McKelvey, supervisor for the Missouri Botanical Garden’s home gardening section, says the lack of soil moisture and rainfall has effected the speed at which leaves change colors“{In order} to get really good fall color, we need bright sunny days and cool nights, and of course, good soil moisture, and that will start to increase the coloration of some of our fall color species,” she said. “It does vary year-to-year when the plants start actually changing in terms of fall color, so right now, because it is so dry, we’re actually seeing a lot {of plants} change a little bit faster than they normally would.”The Midwest houses some of the best autumn colors ...

Pedestrian killed in Gravois hit-and-run identified

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Police have identified a man who was struck and killed while walking across Gravois at Nebraska early Monday morning. Craig Schuman, 61, was taken to the hospital by an ambulance, where he was later pronounced deceased.Police say that Schuman was crossing Gravois at around 1:15 a.m. when someone driving northbound in a red pickup truck hit him. He was not using a designated crosswalk.The driver in the red pickup truck left the scene. A more detailed description of the driver and the truck has not been released. Police say that there is still an investigation into this fatal collision.

Jefferson County airport announces full shift to unleaded fuel by 2027 — reducing contamination for neighborhoods

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:43 GMT

BROOMFIELD — Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport said Wednesday it will fully shift from the use of toxic leaded aviation gasoline to unleaded fuel at its facility within four years.If the Jefferson County airport meets its target, it will beat by three years a federal mandate that piston engine aircraft switch to unleaded-only fuel by 2030.The announcement comes as neighbors living around the general aviation airport have in recent years decried contamination from lead particles that descend from overhead propeller plane emissions — many of which are flight-school aircraft. They have also complained of continuing noise overhead from all the flights at the airport, though that’s a problem that changing to unleaded fuel won’t mitigate.Rocky Mountain saw nearly 300,000 takeoffs and landings last year, and even more are expected by the end of 2023.“The majority of flight schools can switch to the 94UL,” airport director Paul Anslow said Wednesday, as...

7 people, including 3 children, hurt in South L.A. pileup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:43 GMT

Seven people have been hospitalized, including three children, following a multi-vehicle crash in South Los Angeles Wednesday.The crash was reported just after 1 p.m. at Broadway and West 81st Street and involved four vehicles, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.Three victims, a 40-year-old man, a 36-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man, were rushed to a hospital in critical condition. The three children, all girls, were hospitalized in fair condition, LAFD said. They are five years old, four years old, and five months old.No information about the seventh victim was available.The cause of the accident is under investigation.Stay with KTLA for updates on this developing story.

Blue Vibe CBD Gummies Reviews [Shark Tank] A Complete Guide to the Benefits, Cost, and Where to Buy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:43 GMT

Many people are using CBD products these days to improve their health and well-being. CBD products are made from natural ingredients that can help with various issues. One of the most popular CBD products is Blue Vibe CBD Gummies. These are tasty gummies that have CBD in them. You can eat these gummies to enjoy the benefits of CBD without getting high. In this article, we will tell you more about the Gummies, how they work, and what they can do for you. What is CBD?CBD is a short name for cannabidiol, which is a substance that comes from the hemp plant. CBD can interact with your body’s endocannabinoid system, which is a system that helps your body stay in balance and function well. CBD does not make you high like THC, which is another substance that comes from the hemp plant. CBD is safe and legal to use. Visit Here Official Website and Order Your Blue Vibe CBD Gummies Bottle! Why Choose Blue Vibe CBD Gummies?Blue Vibe CBD Gummies are different from other CBD products because ...

Clarity App Launches 24/7 Relationship Hotline

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:43 GMT

The dating scene can be a daunting and frustrating space for modern singles looking for love. With the rise of dating apps and the endless swipe culture, finding a genuine connection can seem impossible. From ghosting to breadcrumbing, the ups and downs of modern-day love can be enough to make anyone feel hopeless. However, there’s a new brand in town that’s shaking things up. Clarity, a new revolutionary relationship wellness app that’s here to help with your love life, is impacting this space by offering a more personalized and authentic approach to finding and cherishing love.Gone are the days of superficial swipes and endless messaging with no end goal in sight. Currently, the hottest app for your love life, Clarity, has just launched a groundbreaking 24/7 relationship hotline, allowing users to speak with certified relationship coaches, sex coaches, astrologers, and psychics on-demand.Founded by CEO and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling author Lisa Fei, Clarity is designed to ...

Santa Ana Man Dies in Pedestrian Crash on 55 Freeway [Tustin, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:43 GMT

Suspected Thief Killed in Collision Near West First StreetTUSTIN, CA (October 4, 2023) – Late Monday morning, a suspected thief was fatally struck in a pedestrian crash on the 55 Freeway.The fatal collision happened shortly before 11:30 a.m. across the Costa Mesa (55) Freeway, near 1st and Yorba Street.According to police, a man was reported to have been stealing copper wire from a nearby building.In addition, responding officers spotted the suspect pushing a shopping cart at the scene.Upon arrival of police, the suspect dropped the stolen property and jumped the fence at the side of the freeway. A northbound vehicle then struck the suspect as he ran across the freeway near the intersection of 55 Freeway and 4th Street.Unfortunately, the 32-year-old man from Santa Ana sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.Tustin Officials temporarily closed the northbound lanes of 55 Freeway as police investigate the fatal pedestrian crash.Sweet James sends out their wa...

Benicio Del Toro Weathers Weary Cop Genre in Reptile

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:43 GMT

Make no mistake, you’ve already seen the new Netflix-y murder-mystery-procedural Reptile — but why not watch it again? That is, if you haven’t written it yourself in your dreams. Talk about a modern-ish genre that desperately needs a shake-up: You get the unhappy cop who’s just about had it, a bloody murder with a seemingly simple solution, unearthed hints that suggest there’s a bigger secret story involving the Rich and the Powerful, the disinterment of old newspaper clippings or legal documents, a few knockings on screen doors, the brawls and shootouts when the conspiracy becomes obvious, and the semi-sacrificial climactic confrontation.Along the way, lowlife red herrings are bandied about, the cop’s marriage is strained by the job or by suspicion, and the institutions that hold our society together are exposed as corrupt and malignant. It’s the core of every cop bestseller of the past three decades or more (Michael Connelly, Lee Child, David Baldacci times ten thousand) and many ...

He cursed out judge, prosecutor, and allegedly threw a punch at his lawyer in court. Now this Antioch murder suspect has a new attorney

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:43 GMT

MARTINEZ — The prosecution of Ramello Randle has been anything but smooth sailing.The 28-year-old Oakland man tried to serve as his own attorney last year, but the trial ended after he told the judge, “I’m not your b—-,” wished death upon the prosecutor and loudly declared that police and the district attorney were “f—ing framing me” for the murder of his child’s mother.The courtroom outburst caused a mistrial but cost Randle his pro per status, allowing the courts to force him to accept representation by a private attorney.Since then, somehow, things have only gotten worse.At a Sept. 15 court appearance, Randle allegedly took a swing at his own lawyer, tripped in the process, and was quickly handcuffed and carted off to jail by courtroom deputies, according to multiple sources with firsthand knowledge. The attorney, a former DA candidate named Lawrence Strauss, was uninjured.The attempted courtroom attack came, ironically, durin...