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Family of recovering Hermann officer thankful for 'continued love and support'

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:42:33 GMT

HERMANN, Mo. - Nearly two weeks removed from tragedy, the family of a Hermann police officer shot in the line of duty is thanking the public for "continued love and support" in his road to recovery. Investigators say Mason Griffith and Adam Sullentrup were at Casey’s gas station in Hermann on March 12 when they tried to take Kenneth Simpson into custody on outstanding warrants. Both officers were shot. Griffith died in the shooting, and Sullentrup is recovering from critical injuries. Top Stories: Missouri House approves new round of income tax cuts On Saturday, the Hermann Police Department released this statement on behalf of Sulentrup's family: "The Sullentrup Family would like to thank everyone far and wide for their continued love and support as Adam recovers.We would especially like to thank the Casey’s employees, other bystanders, Hermann Fire & EMS, Hermann Hospital and Air Evac Helicopter crew for the quick and initial actions that saved Adam’s life. We are also than...

Saint Louis Zoo named 8th best US zoo in national poll

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:42:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis Zoo has been recognized as one of the top zoos in the country, according to a new readers’ choice poll.USA Today announced that the zoo placed eighth out of 10 in their latest “10 Best Readers’ Choice 2023” poll. Trending: When is it legal to drive in the left lane in Missouri & Illinois? Nominees for the “Best Zoo” category were chosen by a panel of travel experts and industry professionals. Once nominees were selected, the public was then asked to go online and vote for their favorite zoo.The Top 10 rankings consisted of the following.Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and AquariumCincinnati Zoo & Botanical GardenBrevard ZooCheyenne Mountain ZooBrookfield ZooZooTampa at Lowry ParkAudubon ZooSaint Louis ZooColumbus Zoo and AquariumIndianapolis Zoo

Eastbound lanes of I-76 shut down from Sterling to Nebraska

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:42:33 GMT

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 76 are closed from Sterling to Nebraska because of wintry weather and safety concerns.The Colorado Department of Transportation and the State Patrol announced the closure about 4 p.m. Saturday.It's still snowing hard across the far northeast corner of Colorado! This is I-76 in Julesburg. Roads are becoming snow-covered and icy. Up to 4" of additional snow accumulation could occur in Sterling, Julesburg, and Holyoke. It will stay mostly sunny in the Denver metro. #COwx pic.twitter.com/atRs5SranI— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) March 25, 2023A winter storm warning is posted for extreme northeastern Colorado until 6 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Snow, blowing snow, winds up to 45 mph and accumulation of 4 to 8 inches are expected. Sterling, Julesburg and Akron are among the Eastern Plains towns within the warning area. 

Authorities search for missing girl with 'impeccable attendance record,' 4.0 GPA

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:42:33 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a missing 13-year-old girl from Pico Rivera after she was last seen leaving her residence on Thursday. Annahi Tejeda was last seen on March 22 at around 11:50 p.m. in the 8900 block of Gallatin Road near Rosemead Boulevard in Pico Rivera. Soon after, surveillance video showed her in the area of Beverly Boulevard and Poplar Avenue in Montebello. Tejeda is a 5-foot, 2-inch Hispanic girl with black, shoulder length hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie and gray or white sweatpants. She attends middle school in Rosemead, where she has “an impeccable attendance record and maintains a 4.0 GPA," according to LASD. A news conference including LASD Pico Rivera Sheriff’s Station Detectives and Tejeda’s family will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the front entrance of the Pico Rivera Sheriff’s Station, located at 6631 Passons Blvd. in Pico Rivera. The press conference will be streamed live on t...

Babysitter accused of putting lit marijuana cigarette in 1-year-old's mouth: deputies

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:42:33 GMT

A Florida teenager was arrested on a felony child abuse charge Friday after she allegedly recorded herself putting a marijuana cigarette in a child's mouth, according to deputies.The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said the teenager, of Largo, was babysitting a 1-year-old belonging to a 16-year-old friend of hers.Deputies said when they responded to a report of child abuse at the teen's home in unincorporated Largo, the 17-year-old admitted to smoking marijuana around the child but denied giving the child the cigarette.However, according to the sheriff's office, detectives were able to find a video that the babysitter recorded showing her putting the cigarette in the 1-year-old's mouth. These are the hardest to find state quarters: Where does California fall? "The victim then inhales while the lit marijuana cigarette is in their mouth, and the embers begin to glow brighter," a release from the sheriff's office states. "[The teen] then takes the marijuana cigarette out of the mout...

Erik Karlsson sets team record as Sharks lose ninth straight game

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:42:33 GMT

CALGARY, Alberta — Tyler Toffoli scored two goals and the Calgary Flames kept their playoff hopes alive with a big 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.MacKenzie Weegar, Walker Duehr, and Nazem Kadri added the others for Calgary, which won for just the second time in its last nine games at the Saddledome (2-5-2). Jacob Markstrom made 28 saves.With the victory, the Flames climbed back to within four points of the Winnipeg Jets, who occupy the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference.Logan Couture, Nico Sturm, and Martin Kaut replied for San Jose, which had its winless skid extended to nine games (0-6-3). Kaapo Kahkonen had 25 stops.Erik Karlsson’s two assists helped him reach 68 on the year to surpass his previous career-high of 66 in 2015-16 and break the Sharks record for helpers by a defenseman. Brent Burns previously held it with 67 in 2018-19.Tied at 3, Kadri scored the go-ahead goal 5:45 into the third period. He banged in a rebound from the side of the net after...

SF Giants: Catcher Roberto Pérez makes Opening Day roster

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:42:33 GMT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Roberto Pérez sported a big grin as he packed up his black-and-orange bag full of catcher’s equipment Saturday afternoon. The 34-year-old backstop, in camp on a minor-league deal, was informed that morning that he had made the club.The selection of Pérez likely means fellow non-roster catcher Austin Wynns or third-year catcher Joey Bart will be the odd man out in the four-way competition. The Giants have strongly indicated they plan to enter the season with three catchers, with Rule 5 pick Blake Sabol serving in a hybrid outfield role in addition to third-string catching duties.“He showed us he was ready to play on a regular basis, got to know a lot of the pitchers on our staff over the last couple weeks, was aggressive in the drills we asked him to be aggressive in and show us he was capable of handling pushing himself,” manager Gabe Kapler said, “and he did those things.”Pérez would have been able to become a free agent on Monday i...

PHOTO: injuries reported in collision that knocked down traffic signal in Concord

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:42:33 GMT

CONCORD, Calif. (KRON) -- At least one person was injured in a collision that also knocked down a traffic pole at an intersection in Concord Saturday afternoon, according to the Concord Police Department. Police did not clarify how many people were injured in the crash. Vehicle takes a dive off San Mateo Bridge The injury collision was reported after 3 p.m. at Galindo Street and Clayton Road. Traffic was diverted to eastbound Clayton Road while emergency crews responded to the scene. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Daily News SIGN UP NOW The Department of Public Works was called to handle the downed traffic light. A photo shared by police shows a white Chevrolet Yukon SUV and a silver Toyota with significant damage after the collision.

Okposo scores, Comrie gets shutout as Sabres beat Islanders

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:42:33 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Okposo scored with 6 1/2 minutes remaining, Eric Comrie stopped 27 shots for his second career shutout, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Islanders 2-0 on Saturday.Jeff Skinner added an empty-net goal to help Buffalo win its second straight after losing the previous four. Semyon Varlamov finished with 33 saves for New York, which lost its second straight. The Islanders had won 11 straight at home against the Sabres.Comrie made a key third-period save with a stellar right-pad stop on Pierre Engvall from in close to keep the game scoreless midway through the final period.Okposo opened the scoring with 6:29 left as he notched his 10th of the season. Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield failed to clear the puck and Buffalo capitalized. Sabres defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin sent a fluttering puck across the slot and Okposo controlled the pass and fired a wrist shot past Varlamov’s right pad, off the post and in.Okposo spent the first nine years of his NHL career wi...

Scheffler, McIlroy at their best to reach Match Play semis

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:42:33 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The golf was as good as it gets. Rory McIlroy made 17 birdies in the 36 holes he played Saturday. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler rallied with six birdies in his last nine holes to reach the semifinals for the third straight year.A little luck never hurts in the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. And as great as McIlroy played, he needed some of that, too.McIlroy never led in his quarterfinals match against Xander Schauffele. They came to the 18th hole all square, and McIlroy slumped slightly when he saw his drive headed left toward the trees. Schauffele hit his shot and quickly picked up his tee.Imagine their surprise. McIlroy came upon a golf ball behind a tree and figured it was his. Schauffele was walking behind him and was stunned when McIlroy kept going.“He hit a worse drive than I did and he ended up fine,” Schauffele said. He got no argument from McIlroy.“I expected my ball to be Xander’s ball on 18 behind that tree, and I got fortunate that mine tru...