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Richard Emery sentenced to 210 additional years in landmark conviction

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:50 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Last year, Richard Emery was sentenced to death for the 2018 murders of his girlfriend and three family members. On Wednesday, he was sentenced to an additional 210 years in the landmark conviction. In Sept. 2022, Emery was found guilty on four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his girlfriend, 39-year-old Kate Kasten, her two children from a previous relationship, 10-year-old Jonathan and 8-year-old Zoe, and Kate’s mother, 61-year-old Jane Moeckel. Prosecutors sought the death penalty on the murder charges. Father of teen killed in crash wants more transparency from police Since then, Emery has also been convicted of seven counts of armed criminal action, three counts of first-degree assault and one count of attempted robbery. These additional charges that were not addressed in the original trial.The St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney's Office says the 210 years imposed today is consecutive to the death sentence Emery received last year...

Fights at Riverview Gardens High School prompt significant changes at campus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Big changes start Wednesday at Riverview Gardens High School after multiple fights broke out on the campus Tuesday.School district leaders are taking actions ranging from how school is taking place Wednesday for high school students to what happens with homecoming this weekend. St. Louis County Police responded to the fights and released updated information Wednesday morning about what took place.Authorities said that there were two occurrences of fights, one taking place during school hours and another after school ended. County police also shared that some of the fights took place inside the building and others happened outside.We’re told two students received minor injuries and were treated at the scene. No one was taken to the hospital. Father of teen killed in crash wants more transparency from police County Police revealed that a total of 14 to 15 arrests were made after both incidents. All the students who were detained have been referred to the juve...

Comedian Jeff Dunham's 'Still Not Canceled' tour coming to St. Louis in December

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Comedian Jeff Dunham is known for using puppets in his stand-up comedy. His new "Still Not Canceled" tour is coming to the Enterprise Center in St. Louis on December 30th. Tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m.Dunham is a renowned comedian who has left a unique mark on the world of stand-up comedy. His career took off in the late 1980s, and he quickly rose to prominence for his unique blend of humor and ventriloquism. What sets Dunham apart is his ability to breathe life into a diverse cast of puppet characters, each with its own distinct personality and comedic quirks.

St. Charles County scratchers player wins $100,000, with taxes paid

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:50 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY – A lucky scratchers player wins the top prize in the “$100,000 Taxes Paid” scratchers game.  The winning ticket was bought at a St. Peter's QuikTrip gas station on North Main Street. The money was later claimed at the Missouri Lottery’s regional office in St. Louis. The game consists of purchasing a $5 game that offers more than $12 million in total prizes. If you win the top prize of $100,000, don't worry about the taxes; they're paid. To date, one additional $100,000 tax-paid prize remains unclaimed in the game. 

Woman found dead in Englewood alley identified, death ruled homicide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:50 GMT

The body found Monday in an Englewood alley has been identified as a woman who died of a gunshot wound to the head, the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office said in a news release.Englewood Police are conducting a death investigation in the area of South Vallejo Street and West Adriatic Place. No additional details are available at this time. Please avoid the area.— Englewood Police Department (@PoliceEnglewood) September 11, 2023Suany Melgar Almendarez, 41, was found in an alley in the area of South Vallejo Street and West Adriatic Place, Englewood police said in a Monday post on X.The coroner’s office on Tuesday conducted an autopsy and ruled her death a homicide.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man killed in overnight shooting near Ruby Hill Park Crime and Public Safety | Man found shot to death on Colfax in Aurora Crime and Public Safety | Arrests of MS-13 street gang members in metro Denver raise hopes violent ga...

RTD’s A Line to be suspended between DIA and 61st and Peña stations for two hours next Wednesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:50 GMT

Train travelers to and from Denver International Airport next Wednesday will need alternate plans for a few hours.The Regional Transportation District and partner Denver Transit Operators are scheduled to conduct an annual emergency preparedness exercise on the RTD A Line between Denver Airport and 61st and Peña stations starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, RTD officials said in a news release.A Line rail service will be suspended between the two stations for about two hours during the exercise.Bus shuttles will support A Line customers between the airport and the 61st and Peña Station but will not mirror regular train schedules, officials said.Riders getting on at the airport can board the shuttles at Gate 7, located in the DEN Transit Center, Level 1, adjacent to the Westin Denver International Airport hotel.Shuttles at 61st and Peña Station can be boarded in front of the station.Customers will board bus shuttles at the following locations:The last westbound train departing De...

Sierra Madre woman returns to bear inside home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:50 GMT

Police and wildlife officials were called to a home in Sierra Madre Wednesday morning after a bear broke into a home and enjoyed some food in the refrigerator. Officers were dispatched to the home in the 100 block of South Hermosa Avenue shortly before 2 a.m. after the homeowners arrived and called 911, the Sierra Madre Police Department said.“I was walking through my courtyard and I glanced to the left where my side door is and it was wide open,” homeowner Chelsea Mapanda told KTLA.Authorities respond to a possible bear intrusion at a home in Sierra Madre on Sept. 13, 2023. (KTLA)Mapanda also noticed through the window that the refrigerator door had been opened and food was scattered on the ground. “So, I automatically knew that a bear was in my house because we had been alerted that a bear was around,” Mapanda said.Officers arrived at the scene and heard grunting sounds while inside the home, the Police Department stated. The officers decided to exit and secure the area. The bear ...

Burbank mayor fires back after drag queen spanking video prompts 'vile hate speech'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:50 GMT

Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony is facing criticism from largely conservative circles after he was recorded on video being spanked by a drag queen over the weekend, but he's defending his actions and arguing that some of those critics are responding out of anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry.In the video, Anthony can be seen getting spanked, a moment the clip shows synced to the Village People's "Macho Man."Comments on the video, which was posted by the Armenian-American podcast WiseNuts, largely disparaged Anthony and his decision to participate. For its part, the WiseNuts account added the hashtags "#beaman," "#clownshow" and "#embarrassing.""This is an excellent example of the humiliation a man will subject himself to in order to pander to the degenerate alphabet cult crowd. He debases the honor of elected office every time he appears in public," wrote James Clarke, a candidate for state Assembly."I'm so proud of our Mayor in Burbank. He achieved the maximum level of stupidity," added Alex Bad...

Some California inflation relief checks still haven't been sent: Is yours missing?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:50 GMT

Nearly a year after California started issuing the Middle Class Tax Refund, colloquially known as inflation relief checks, a "very small number" of eligible recipients still haven't received their payments, the Franchise Tax Board said. The payments, which range from $200 to $1,050 depending on the recipient, started going out on Oct. 7, 2022. Since then, the FTB says it has issued about 7.2 million direct deposits and mailed about 9.6 million debit cards. The total amount of money sent out tops $9 billion, according to the agency. While the vast majority of those eligible for the tax refund have long received what they are due, about 5,000 new payments are still being processed, the FTB told Nexstar. They should be processed by the end of the month, the agency said. Is it too late to claim your California inflation relief check? If you believe you're eligible, but haven't received your payment yet, the FTB first suggests you review the eligibility requirements and double check y...

Woman accused of killing her roommate in Garden Grove

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:50 GMT

A woman has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of her roommate in Garden Grove, police said.Sometime Tuesday, the Garden Grove Police Department received a report about a person who was shot to death inside a home in their city from the San Diego Police DepartmentAround the same time, police got a call from a man who found his roommate dead inside the home in the 10000 block of Lotus Street, authorities explained.The victim was only identified as a man in his 60s.The suspect was identified as 52-year-old Michelle Buzick, also a roommate in the apartment, and she was arrested in Riverside County.The circumstances behind the shooting remain under investigation.It is unknown how or why the San Diego Police Department got wind of the fatal incident.