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Five key St. Louis scenes from a Thanksgiving classic: Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Tens of millions will travel nationwide to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families this year. The annual pilgrimage back home doesn't always come smoothly, as depicted by a 1987 hit comedy that rolls through St. Louis. John Hughes’ fictional film Planes, Trains and Automobiles stars Steve Martin and John Candy in the lead roles as Neal Page and Del Griffith. Despite clashing personalities, they both share one goal in mind: To make it back from New York to their hometown of Chicago in time for Thanksgiving. The movie starts with Del and Neal, then unknown to each other, competing for a taxi ride to the airport. The two eventually end up on the same flight, intended from New York to Chicago. Because of severe weather, the two are rerouted and end up in Wichita, Kansas. St. Louis pot tax money goes up in smoke thanks to city hall blunder This leads to a series of setbacks and ordeals that eventually lead the duo to St. Louis on the eve of Thanksgiving. This stop foll...

Southeast Denver hotel is proposed as homeless shelter serving families under Mayor Mike Johnston’s initiative

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:42 GMT

An Embassy Suites hotel off of East Hampden Avenue in southeast Denver is the latest site selected for a homeless shelter under Mayor Mike Johnston’s plan to bring 1,000 people indoors by the end of the year.His administration announced Wednesday that the 200-room property, located at 7525 E. Hampden Ave., just east of Interstate 25, will be converted to a shelter if the City Council approves a lease agreement and a contract with a yet-to-be-identified service provider to manage the property. It would open as a shelter catering primarily to families with children, as well as transgender individuals and gender non-conforming people, a news release says.The hotel would become the first site in the southeastern part of the city to help meet the goal of Johnston’s House 1,000 initiative. The administration in recent weeks withdrew two other sites that were identified for micro-communities, which would have provided tiny homes or other temporary housing units; both faced sign...

Pasadena man charged in Washington Park killing, 2 other gun-related crimes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:42 GMT

A Pasadena man arrested in connection with a killing at Washington Park in Pasadena has been charged in that case and in a pair of other gun-related crimes, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.Aaron Miguel Conell, 24, was arrested Saturday after 64-year-old Mickey Cooper of Pasadena was fatally shot in the park in the 700 block of East Washington Boulevard, the Pasadena Police Department previously announced. On Wednesday, the DA's office announced a murder charge in that shooting, as well as an attempted murder charge related to an Oct. 29 shooting also in Washington Park. Pasadena man arrested after fatal shooting at Washington Park Connell also faces a count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm charge in connection with a Nov. 5 incident in which he "is accused of walking up to a car and pointing a gun at a man seated in the driver’s seat at a gas station in Pasadena," according to a news release.“I want to express deep condolences to the family of...

Sabrina Gray Killed, Pete Garner Injured in Head-On Crash on Highway 175 [Cherokee County, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:42 GMT

41-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Wrong-Way Collision near CuneyCHEROKEE COUNTY, TX (November 22, 2023) – Sabrina Gray died early Sunday while Pete Garner sustained injuries in a two-car accident on Highway 175.Around 5:26 a.m., an incident took place on the northbound lanes of the freeway near Cuney. According to officers, Gray was operating a 2016 Dodge Dart in the opposing lane, resulting in a collision with a 2012 Ford F-150 towing a trailer driven by Garner.The collision led to 41-year-old Gray, a resident of Cuney, being ejected from the Dodge onto the road. Paramedics arrived on the scene and pronounced her dead.Cherokee County Officials are currently investigating the details surrounding the fatal crash, and additional information will be provided once it becomes available.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Sabrina Gray. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.At Sweet James, they k...

Kinzy Jones, Elijah Auld Pronounced Dead after Multi-Vehicle Crash at Bluebell Road [Gilmer, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:42 GMT

Three-Vehicle Collision on Texas Highway 155 Left 2 Dead and One InjuredGILMER, TX (November 22, 2023) – Late Monday morning, a multi-vehicle collision on Bluebell Road claimed the lives of Elijah Auld and Kinzy Jones.The fatal collision happened on November 6th, at around 11:00 a.m. along Texas Highway 155 at Bluebell Road in Upshur County.Based on the police report, a northbound 2008 Chevrolet Impala slowed down to make a left turn on Bluebell Road.While yielding to an oncoming vehicle, a northbound tractor-trailer rear-ended the Impala. Upon impact, the Impala was sent into the path of a 2016 Honda Civic traveling in the opposing direction.Unfortunately, the passengers of the Impala sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. The Texas Department of Public Safety identified the two deceased victims as Kinzy Jones, 21, and Elijah A. Auld, 20. The two were determined to be residents of Gilmer.Meanwhile, paramedics rushed the Honda driver, 37-year-old Kailey R. Wildt, to U...

Woman Dies in Pedestrian Accident on Haster Street [Garden Grove, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:42 GMT

48-Year-Old Female Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Fatal Collision near West Chapman AvenueGARDEN GROVE, CA (November 22, 2023) – One unidentified woman died early Monday in a pedestrian accident at the 12000 block of Haster Street.The incident occurred at approximately around 5:45 a.m., near West Chapman Avenue.Investigators say a pedestrian was struck by the driver of a silver 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. Although, further events leading up remain unclear. The 48-year-old female victim later succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed by authorities.In addition, the 55-year-old driver from Anaheim remained at the scene and actively cooperated with the ongoing investigation.Law enforcement is currently awaiting test results to ascertain whether the driver was under the influence during the incident. Anyone possessing additional information related to the fatal pedestrian accident on Haster Street is urged to contact Investigator Yer...

How watching football became a Thanksgiving tradition

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:42 GMT

New York Giants wide receiver Richie James (80) runs a pass route during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson) (Matt Patterson, AP) By Leah Asmelash | CNNThanksgiving, for many in the US, usually means a few things: food, family… and football.Every year, millions tune in to watch the annual Thanksgiving NFL games — 2022’s matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants garnered an audience of 42.1 million people, becoming the most-watched NFL regular season game in history. (By comparison, 33.8 million tuned in to President Joe Biden’s inauguration).But how did America’s favorite sport become so linked to the holiday? CNN spoke with experts to find out.The tradition actually started with college footballA wood engraving from “Once a Week” magazine shows the on-field action during a football match between Yale and Princeton, in the late 19th century.(Stock Montage/Arch...

Upon further review, San Ramon police say Amazon driver was not kidnapped

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:42 GMT

SAN RAMON — An Amazon driver who told police that two people forced him to drive to a bank and pull out money was actually the victim of a fake jewelry scam — and a language barrier led to his belief that he was the target of a more serious crime, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Oakland police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of 28-year-old man Crime and Public Safety | Two men wounded in Oakland shootings Crime and Public Safety | A masked man leapt from a bush to kill an East Bay man. Photos, phone records and a Selena Gomez song led to arrest of wife, lover Crime and Public Safety | Fire ravages celebrated Oakland pitmaster’s Horn Barbecue Crime and Public Safety | McDonald’s employee in East Bay suspected of trying to run over teen customer with car San Ramon police originally said they were investigating a kidnapping and robbery after responding to the Bank of...

Oakland police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of 28-year-old man

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:42 GMT

OAKLAND — A 59-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with an Oct. 11 shooting outside a grouping of parked trailers, court records show.Police say that Victor Aguilar, of Oakland, became enraged with 28-year-old Hector Martinez over allegations of infidelity between Martinez and a woman who lived in a nearby mobile home, leading to a heated confrontation between the two that afternoon. Martinez allegedly slapped Aguilar during the argument, and later lifted his shirt and dared Aguilar to shoot him, an eyewitness allegedly told police.Aguilar was identified by multiple witnesses, and it turned out police already had a photograph of him to present to eyewitnesses — police had taken a picture of Aguilar while conducting surveillance on the home of Enrique Campos-Patino, a suspect in the unrelated Oct. 10 killing of 33-year-old Albert Servin-Ortega. Prosecutors later charged Campos-Patino, 40, and Lester Villatorro, 32, in connection with Servi...

Fan’s death, tour ‘chaos’ keeping Taylor Swift from Travis Kelce on Thanksgiving: report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:42 GMT

Earlier this week, a report suggested that America’s favorite lovebirds, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, would try to be together on Thanksgiving. The report from TMZ said they hoped to take the next step in their relationship by not only celebrating the national holiday as a couple but by bringing their families together as well.But Kelce revealed Wednesday that the couple won’t enjoy a romantic reunion on Thanksgiving, according to Page Six. While not mentioning Swift’s name, Kelce said he would be “feasting on KFC because I won’t have anybody here.”Earlier this week, Page Six raised doubts about Kelce and Swift enjoying Thanksgiving together because the South America schedule for Swift’s Eras Tour had been the thrown into “chaos,” following the death last Friday of a 23-year-old fan who attended Swift’s concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, amid an extreme heat wave.Kelce didn’t mention anything about Swift’s tour issu...