Three women killed in St. Louis County car crash identified
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:44:36 GMT
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A tragic crash kills three women in north St. Louis County. The tragedy unfolded on New Halls Ferry Road near Seven Hills Drive; two of the victims were coworkers.Police have identified 56-year-old Helene Seper, 57-year-old Sherry Prson, and 49-year-old Crystal Fowler as the victims. A moving tribute of a dove was released to honor three women killed in the car crash. Donovan Meeks works for different funeral homes across the country releasing doves at burial sites, and he said he knew two of the victims.“They watched me grow up as a kid. It’s very sad they died in such a tragic way," Meeks said. "It’s a big loss for me and the community."The crash happened Monday around 9 p.m. Who is Sai Kandula? Chesterfield man charged in White House crash A preliminary investigation revealed that Seper was traveling south on New Halls Ferry Road in a Ford Fusion when it crossed the center line and struck an oncoming Cadillac SUV. Police said it's unclear what caused her...Outpouring of support after Meteorologist Jaime Traver's dog passes away
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:44:36 GMT
ST. LOUIS -- Meteorologist Jaime Traver's pet dog Amber passed away Tuesday. She died in her sleep. Travers posted this message to her Facebook page Wednesday.Jaime Travers"Early yesterday morning Amber, my loyal companion for over 16 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She fell asleep between us in bed and was gone when we woke up.Evan, Hazel, and I are absolutely heartbroken but she lived a full life. Looking back at some of her adventures from 12,095 feet at Independence Pass to Mile Marker 0 in Key West, we realize she hadn’t been herself in a long time. She was with us through so many big life moments — from my wedding day to watching over both kids. She was a strong girl up until the last 24 hours and went on her own terms.We love you, Amber…Rest In Peace sweet girl. ❤️🐾🌈" Bear struck and killed on I-55 near Festus Thousands of people are reacting to the Facebook post. Many people are leaving messages of condolence. Dogs have been a big part of the FOX 2 weather fam...McCarthy sending negotiators to White House to finish debt limit talks, but sides ‘far apart’
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:44:36 GMT
By LISA MASCARO, STEPHEN GROVES and SEUNG MIN KIM (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday he was sending Republican negotiators to the White House to finish out debt limit talks.But McCarthy, R-Calif., said the two sides are “still far apart.”THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.WASHINGTON (AP) — Debt ceiling negotiations are locked on a classic problem that has vexed, divided and disrupted Washington before: Republicans led by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy want to roll back federal government spending, while President Joe Biden and other Democrats do not.Time is short to strike a deal. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday that “it seems almost certain” that the United States would not make it past early June without defaulting. That would be catastrophic, as the government risks running out of cash to pay its bills as soon as June 1. “We are seeing some stres...Denver to test emergency sirens Wednesday
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:44:36 GMT
You may hear sirens late Wednesday morning if you’re in Denver, but it’s not about the moth invasion.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Denver weather: Smoke expected to leave Wednesday as storms enter area Crime and Public Safety | Severe thunderstorms across Colorado lead to flooded roads, swift water rescues and one body recovered Crime and Public Safety | Morgan County couple in their 80s cleaning up damage after tornado hits their home Crime and Public Safety | How to get the forecast when Apple Weather fails Crime and Public Safety | Denver sets record for daily rainfall on May 11 with more than 1.93 inches Denver’s Office of Emergency Management will be testing the live sirens at 11 a.m. after the test was postponed several weeks ago due to potential severe weather.REMINDER The live siren test will happen TODAY, May 24 at 11 a.m. People may hear the sirens around the city ...Memorial Day weekend weather: Cool temps, clouds to stick around
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If you're liking the mid-60s temperatures and partly cloudy weather the Los Angeles area is seeing right now, you're in luck. The Memorial Day weekend forecast looks remarkably similar.Low temperatures will be in the high 50s each day, rising only about 10 degrees at their peak.At most, temperatures are expected to hit 70 or 71 degrees on Sunday and Monday.The Inland Empire, however, will see a slight increase in temperatures, with highs rising from the low 70s to high 70s over the next seven days.High in the coastal areas will remain in the low-to-mid 60s for the next week."If you're planning a beach weekend, it could be a little bit on the cool side," said KTLA's Mark Kriski. Daily highs in the high desert areas are expected to rise from the high 70s to low 80s over the next few days.'We really look out for each other': Hero of Monterey Park shooting discusses how his life changed after lifesaving actions
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:44:36 GMT
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and KTLA is highlighting members of the AAPI community who've made positive impacts in the Los Angeles area.Perhaps the most prominent of those community members is Brandon Tsay, the 26-year-old man who disarmed the Monterey Park mass shooter earlier this year, saving the lives of many in his family's dance studio.For his efforts, Tsay received a phone call from President Joe Biden and was recognized at the State of the Union Address.Tsay spoke with Kimberly Cheng about how his life changed since that fateful day months ago.Drew Carey covers the lunch tabs for writers on strike in L.A.
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:44:36 GMT
They say there's no such thing as a free lunch, but that's not the case here. Warner CEO booed at Boston University as supporters of writers’ strike picket outside Drew Carey has offered to cover the tabs for Writers Guild of America members on the picket lines at two Los Angeles area diners as the strike continues. Justine Bateman sounds the alarm over AI use in Hollywood "Attention #WGA Folks!" the "Price is Right" host tweeted on Friday. "Show your WGA card at Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank or Swingers Diner on Beverly (near Fairfax) and your meal is free. For the duration of the strike. Dine-in only, Tip included. #WGAStrong#WGAStrike Spread the word."Carey's act of goodwill comes as the writers' strike rolls on with no end in sight. Photos: WGA strikes across Los Angeles The WGA has been at odds for weeks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which consists of production companies and Hollywood studios.This is the first writers’ strike — and the first H...Women’s Health Month: 4 Women Making A Difference
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:44:36 GMT
In honor of Women’s Health Month, we’re featuring four founders and organizations supporting women in the health and wellness space. These organizations support women across both the physical and mental wellness space including expecting mothers, families, female entrepreneurs, and single women who are learning how to balance work, career, family and personal needs to thrive. Jade Kearney, SheMattersJade Kearney is the CEO of SheMatters, an online platform and mobile app where tech meets wellness. The app is designed to support Black women/ WOC who experience postpartum comorbidities by helping them to build healthy habits that can be tracked and openly celebrated. With communities struggling now more than ever post- pandemic and with social unrest, these services are critical.SheMatters released the first edition of The Pink Book in 2022, a guide for black mother’s navigating the safest hospitals for pregnancy. This guide will be updated and released yearly. In addition...When Do Older Adults Stop Having Sex? Turns Out — Never!
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:44:36 GMT
When do older people stop having sex? According to studies — never! Sure, as teens we cringed at the thought of our parents doing it, but if your folks were going at it and still are, good for them. Older adults may slow down a bit in the bedroom with age, but that doesn’t mean they stop having sex. Nor should they.What makes some older adults stop having sex — or not have sex as often as they used to?The human body will undergo changes as they age. These changes can affect a person on a physical and hormonal level. Both of which will make it difficult for older people to maintain the sex life that they had when they were younger. However, that doesn’t always mean that it’s impossible for them to have sex.Hormonal changesBoth men’s and women’s hormones change as they get older. According to a Harvard Health Publishing blog, men’s testosterone levels drop by 1% to 2% each year starting somewhere in their 20s to 40s. When this happens, their libido can decrease and their e...Map: How did the pandemic exodus impact your hometown? Search this U.S. map to find out
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:44:36 GMT
Much has been made about the Bay Area exodus, with thousands of residents — empowered by the option to work remotely and fed up with high housing costs — moving out of the region since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.Yet, as the interactive map below shows, our region is far from the only metro area in the U.S. experiencing similar flight from densely packed urban neighborhoods. Thousands of households abandoned neighborhoods in New York, Chicago and Boston. Many flocked to nearby suburbs, or relocated to the South and Sun Belt. But even in some of the hottest urban markets, downtown neighborhoods from Miami to Las Vegas have experienced a net drain in migration since the pandemic began while surrounding suburbs surged.Our map, compiled from U.S. Postal Service change-of-address data, shows how American migration trends have shifted since the start of the pandemic. Zoom out to view the whole country and you’ll see the blue swaths concentrated in the south that ...Latest news
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