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St. Charles officials push back on plan to bring Latin immigrants to St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:41 GMT

ST. CHARLES -- St. Charles County officials are pushing back against a plan to bring hundreds of Latin immigrants to St. Louis, arguing that the city isn't ready for such an influx and that it could end up hurting the entire area.Some council members express concerns that the plan would adversely affect St. Charles, as their residents are not happy about it.The non-profit group, the International Institute of St. Louis, unveiled the plan in September to bring in immigrants from Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Haiti to the city. These immigrants are currently in Chicago through the Biden administration's program, allowing 30,000 migrants into the U.S. every month.Twenty-one Republican-led states, including Missouri, are challenging the program in federal court. Abandoned bike leads to police discovering body at Creve Coeur Park Councilman Joe Brazil of St. Charles County Council emphasizes that St. Louis should focus on fixing its own problems before implementing such a plan. He vo...

Bump-run carjackers strike in Webster Groves

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:41 GMT

WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. -- Police are investigating a car crash that resulted in the victim having their vehicle stolen. The theft occurred Sunday at approximately 5:35 pm., just after nightfall.Police report the victim stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of S. Rock Hill Road and Baker Avenue.  Their vehicle was struck from behind.  When the victim got out of their car to assess the damage, one of the suspects hopped in the victim’s vehicle and sped away.  The other suspect drove off in the vehicle used to strike the victim’s vehicle.    Part of the incident was captured by residents’ security cameras. One camera also captured the sound of the crash and then the screeching of tires as the suspects sped away.“I’m just dumbfounded,” said Bill Baxendale, Webster Groves resident.“I’m going to be extra cautious,” said Nicole Driskill, Webster Groves resident.Police said no weapons were displayed or threatened in this case. In August, we reported on a bump...

Police: Prayer interrupted a St. Louis crime spree

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A violent suspect wanted for a series of downtown crimes is now locked up, but it was one chilling encounter in particular that is getting a lot of attention. Police say an attempted carjacking was stopped with a prayer.A St. Louis Police crime center camera caught it on video while it was taking place in the shadow of the dome downtown. Abandoned bike leads to police discovering body at Creve Coeur Park On October 18th, court records say Romel S. Taylor, 37, held a large ax and told the victim to give up their car keys. Police added “The victim stated, ‘Will you pray with me?’ -then began praying, which caused the defendant to walk away.”That gripping report came right in the middle of what St. Louis Police say was a three-month citywide crime spree. Court records document Taylor hit at least four locations, from South City through downtown, to North City.The first clue for police came in September, in North City, where investigators say they captured surveillance vi...

Unusual burglary leaves St. Peters business owners stunned

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:41 GMT

ST. PETERS -- Police need help to identify two men from a burglary of a local produce store. The owners of Orlando's Produce estimate the thieves stole between two and three thousand dollars."You see one of the two perpetrators crawl through the office doors and kind of crawl on the floor. He actually knocks something down on the floor, picks it up, and replaces it," said Madi Orlando, Owner. She said that in the surveillance video, you can even hear the men talking to each other. "Talking about how they had gotten rid of the camera hard drive so none of it would be on footage but they actually just ended up drowning out wifi box. So we have all of the footage of them coming in and stealing the money from the office," said Orlando. Abandoned bike leads to police discovering body at Creve Coeur Park "There were a couple of gummy worms left, like they were having a snack in the middle of robbing us that they had just left behind laying on the freezer," said Brady Snavley, Mana...

St. Louis County Council closer to approving critical $128M Bi-State funding

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:41 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. -- The "You Paid For It" team has learned that the St. Louis County Council may be on the brink of approving the long-awaited $128 million for Bi-State, which has been held up for weeks.The funds hit a roadblock a few weeks ago when the vote ended in a deadlock – three Democrats voted yes, and three Republicans voted no. This deadlock halted the measure that would greenlight Bi-State receiving the money from a special tax. The impasse created a significant challenge for Bi-State CEO Taulby Roach. Abandoned bike leads to police discovering body at Creve Coeur Park Roach expressed the urgency, stating, "It's critical, about everyday people getting to their jobs and getting to medical appointments. Look, we have over 20 million rides a year on all different modes – whether it's MetroLink, MetroBus, or Call a Ride service. We need to keep St. Louis moving. I need money to keep things moving, whether it's a train, bus, or Call a Ride – we need money to get it done."St. Lou...

Man charged with impersonating Illinois police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:41 GMT

MILLSTADT, Ill. -- We now know the name of the man Millstadt Police say was driving around in fake cop cars, fitted with sirens and emergency lights. Raymond Signorino, 55, is charged with four counts, including possession of police equipment and for having an unauthorized license plate. Those are both class-A misdemeanors.Millstadt police say they pulled Signorino over and took him into custody on Friday. They say if Signorino pulled you over or you had any personal interactions with him, call Millstadt police.

4 Beaumont High students identified as suspects in Rose Bowl locker room thefts during CU-UCLA game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:41 GMT

Four Beaumont High School students are suspects in the Rose Bowl locker room thefts during the Oct. 28 game between Colorado and UCLA, authorities said Monday.No one has been arrested, said Lisa Derderian, spokeswoman for the city of Pasadena. Police referred the case to the District Attorney’s Office that handles juvenile cases, she added.She couldn’t immediately confirm media reports that the suspects were recruits to UCLA and were on a visit that day. UCLA did say individuals tied to the case were not on an official visit.Beaumont Unified School District officials also did not confirm if the students are football players at the school.“We are disappointed and disheartened to hear of the alleged involvement of Beaumont High School students in the incident at the UCLA-Colorado football game on Oct. 28,” Alex Sponheim, who oversees the Communications Department at the district, said in an email.“We strive to promote strong character and integrity in our students, and the alleged act...

Broncos 15, Bills 15: All tied up in the fourth quarter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:41 GMT

Fresh off their bye week, the Broncos (3-5) are looking to continue their two-game winning streak. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.Live updatesFourth-quarter updatesAnother chance for the offense (8:52 p.m.): The Broncos get the ball near midfield yet again thanks to another great return from Marvin Mims Jr. Can they actually do something with it this time? — Matt SchubertThird-quarter analysis — Broncos 15, Bills 15Parker Gabriel, beat writer: Buckle up. It’s just whether a playoff run is realistic or not hanging in the balance for the Broncos.Matt Schubert, sports editor: Are either of these teams interested in winning this game? Hard to tell through three quarters.Third-quarter updatesAnother turnover (8:39 p.m.): And then the Denver defense gets another takeaway. This one a fumble by Josh Allen that was recovered by Alex Singleton. The Broncos’ offense will start on the Bills’ 48-yar...

Calling for ceasefire in Gaza, hundreds of protesters take over Oakland federal building

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:41 GMT

OAKLAND – Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza took over the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building in Oakland on Monday.More than 700 Jewish people and their allies occupied the building’s rotunda, according to organizers. Many of them wore matching black T-shirts declaring, “Jews Say Ceasefire Now.”Jewish-led groups protest and call for a ceasefire in Gaza at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) Related ArticlesPolitics | Online misinformation is thriving in Israel-Hamas war Politics | Letters: Delinquent rent | Divulging RMDs | Cutting homelessness | No armchair QBs Politics | California high school student suspended for saying ‘Free Palestine’ Politics | Medics and patients, including babies, stranded as battles rage around Gaza hospitals Politics | GOP hopeful Chris Christie visits Israel,...

'Let Gaza live': Hundreds of Jewish protesters take over Oakland Federal Building in support of Palestine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:41 GMT

(KRON) -- Video shows more than 600 Bay Area Jewish people and allies gathered at the Oakland Federal Building Monday night to protest "the Israeli military's siege on Gaza," according to event organizers.The sit-in happened just miles away from where President Biden and Vice President Harris are attending APEC. Organizers of the demonstration--the Jewish Voice for Peace Bay Area Chapter and IfNotNow Bay Area--are asking the President and Vice President to follow Oakland-Berkeley Representative Barbara Lee's (D) lead in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza."We are here as Jews who refuse to let the Israeli government perpetrate unspeakable violence in our name," the organization said in a social media post. Video shows protesters wearing shirts that say, "Not in our name" holding signs that say things like "Stop U.S. aid for genocide" and "Let Gaza Live" and singing "ceasefire now" in unison. Adam Schiff (D) and Katie Porter (D), the other two candidates vying to replace former Senator D...