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Cause of fatal Cahokia Heights apartment fire under investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:31 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – An apartment fire at a senior living complex claimed the life of an 82-year-old woman Wednesday night. Firefighters rescued other tenants in the building, but many of those residents are still displaced as investigators search for a cause of the fire.Firefighters were called to Touchette Elderly Apartments on Bond Avenue in Cahokia Heights around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Camp Jackson Fire Chief Chris Davis said that when his crews got to the scene just a couple of minutes later they were met with heavy smoke coming from the second floor of the building.The fire quickly grew to five alarms, with more than 40 firefighters from 12 departments responding to evacuate tenants and extinguish the blaze. More than 50 residents were rescued.“We went door-to-door, banging on the doors, banging for the residents to get out,” Camp Jackson Assistant Fire Chief Sharon Davis said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. ...

Positively St. Louis: SLDC focused on business retention and expansion in downtown St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) is focused on growth and development in downtown St. Louis, specifically to attract more businesses that will create additional employment, residential, retail and hospitality options, and make downtown safer. The focus is to improve connectivity between downtown, the riverfront, and other districts within the urban core through business retention and expansion.Stephen Davis, vice president of strategic partnerships and initiatives at SLDC, says the Downtown Activation Plan is a partnership with Greater St. Louis, Inc., and the mayor’s office. He explains that the partners are seeking funding from both public and private sources to ensure the initiatives identified in the plan can come to fruition. "We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to really define the narrative of downtown St. Louis and shape the future that we want for the city," Davis said.City leaders know that Downtown St. Louis is the front door to the State of M...

How artist Teezo Touchdown honored Broncos’ P.J. Locke at Travis Scott concert at Ball Arena

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:31 GMT

For Broncos safety P.J. Locke, last Sunday was one of those moments that’s hard to put into words.He recorded his first career interception to solidify Denver’s 19-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Later that night, he attended Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus Tour at Ball Arena, where artist Teezo Touchdown wore Locke’s game-worn jersey while performing the song “Modern Jam” with the Houston rapper.Locke and Teezo Touchdown, whose real name is Aaron Thomas, are both from Beaumont, Texas, and have known each other since middle school. Teezo gave Denver’s fourth-year safety backstage passes. And in return, Locke signed his jersey and gave it to Teezo.“That was a blessing, man. I don’t even know how to explain it,” Locke told The Denver Post.Locke has enjoyed watching Teezo’s rise in the music industry. In addition to Teezo appearing on Scott’s latest album “Utopia,” he has a feature on Drake’s album “For All the Dogs,” which released earlier this month, and Tyler, The Creator’s “Ca...

Police search for suspect after 2 people stabbed in downtown L.A.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:31 GMT

At least two people have been hospitalized after getting stabbed in downtown Los Angeles Thursday afternoon, according to police.Officers responded to the area of West 6th and South Spring streets at about 3:45 p.m.Initial reports indicate one victim, a male in his 60s, was found with stab wounds to his stomach outside of a Starbucks. Two people were transported to area hospitals, a LAPD spokesperson told KTLA.Additional officers were called in to apprehend the suspect.This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA 5 News for updates.

SoCal family of U.S. citizens trapped in Gaza plead for their safe return

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:31 GMT

The Council on American-Islamic Relations held a news conference in Anaheim Thursday alongside families who have loved ones trapped in Gaza to plead for the safe return of those caught in the war zone.  Riverside County resident Helal Kaoud, whose father, brother and uncles went to visit family in Gaza when the war broke out, stood with her cousins during an emotional plea to get the Palestinian-Americans back home.  "My dad, my 20-year-old brother and four of my uncles who are all U.S. citizens went to visit our family in Gaza,” Helal said, unable to hold back tears. “Two weeks into their vacation, the attacks started, and they are no longer safe and now our conversations have shifted from daily vacation updates to proof of life updates.”  Shamiss Kaoud, whose father is also trapped in Gaza, spoke as well, saying their family is no different from anyone else’s in the U.S. “We just want this nightmare to be over and bring our families home,” she added.  Memb...

Chris Brown announces plans to leave California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:31 GMT

Singer and songwriter Chris Brown announced he will be leaving the Golden State, joining a growing list of other celebrities and public figures who announced similar plans.Brown took to his Instagram stories to announce the news, saying, “L.A. it has been fun. Cali will always be my second home, but I think it's time for me to try something different.” These celebrities decided to leave California in recent years The news of Brown leaving California was first announced by TMZ.Other celebrities like Mark Wahlberg, Scott Baio, Dean Cain and more have announced plans to leave the Golden State in recent years.Hollywood A-list celebrities and public figures aren’t the only ones saying goodbye to the Golden State; other residents are leaving, too.A report from Storage Café found that 111,000 people, or 300 per day, decided to move from California to Texas in 2021.A Redfin study found that about 25.5% of its 2 million users, or 510,000 people, have looked into moving between April to Jun...

Daljit Singh Killed in Big-Rig Accident on Riego Road [Sutter County, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:31 GMT

72-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Semi-Truck Collision near Pacific RoadSUTTER COUNTY, CA (October 26, 2023) – Daljit Singh lost his life Tuesday night in a fatal collision involving a big-rig on Riego Road. This devastating incident transpired shortly before 7:00 p.m. in the vicinity of Pacific Road.Police say Singh was at the wheel of a white Nissan SUV, heading west when he collided with a Peterbilt tractor-trailer, operated by a 31-year-old named Chad Foxworthy.The impact sent Singh’s vehicle careening off the road and into a nearby ditch. In contrast, Foxworthy had come to a halt in the eastbound lanes of the road. Medical personnel arrived and pronounced 72-year-old Singh dead.Preliminary investigations suggest that neither alcohol nor drugs played a role in the accident. Nevertheless, an active investigation into the incident is still underway.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies ar...

Jonathan Mack Minium Fatally Struck, Dianna Wood Involved in Pedestrian Crash on Wolflin Avenue [Amarillo, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:31 GMT

69-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Accident near Port LaneAMARILLO, TX (October 26, 2023) – Jonathan Mack Minium lost his life Saturday morning in a pedestrian accident on Wolflin Avenue. The incident unfolded on September 30th, near Port Lane at approximately 11:44 a.m.Officers say 78-year-old Dianna Wood was behind the wheel of a black 2018 Dodge Journey, heading west through the intersection. Her vehicle then collided with a male pedestrian who was crossing the road diagonally in a southward direction.Medics arrived at the scene and rushed the injured man to a nearby hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries. The victim was later identified as 69-year-old Jonathan Mack Minium.In addition, Dianna Wood remained unharmed. Once available, further details will be provided.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Jonathan Mack Minium. May you find comfort and strength during this ...

The five most expensive homes that reported sold in Milpitas the week of Oct. 16

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:31 GMT

A house that sold for $3.9 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Milpitas in the past week.In total, five residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.1 million, $936 per square foot.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Oct. 16 even if the property may have been sold earlier.5. $1.4 million, condominium in the 1200 block of Milkweed StreetA sale has been finalized for the condominium in the 1200 block of Milkweed Street in Milpitas. The price was $1,350,000 and the new owners took over the condominium in October. The condo was built in 2018 and the living area totals 1,832 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $737. The condominium features three bedrooms and four bathrooms.Milkweed Street4. $1.4 million, condominium in the 500 block of Clover CircleThe sale of the condominium in the 500 block of Clover Cir...

Letters: Indigenous practices | Quake alert | Walking away | Israeli kids | Delay tactics

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:31 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Indigenous practicescan save the landI applaud the indigenous tribes who are able to get treatment as a state designation under the Clean Water Act. However, the inconsistency with which government offices support or oppose indigenous land stewardship efforts, with the changing of political administrations, concerns me.Indigenous cultures’ land stewardship practices are rarely implemented by non-indigenous land owners as they require significant care and attention and may take generations to become “profitable” as ecosystem services. Recognizing indigenous communities’ sovereignty and rights to determine the ecosystem health requirements is a good start, but Western cultures are not yet recognizing the rights of nature itself and our responsibilities to act in reciprocity toward it for our children’s sake.While we can’t control the weather, we can absolutely control our farming practice...