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Man dies in Affton house fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A house fire in the 8300 block of South Laclede Station Road has left one man dead. Police identified the man as Gene Uetrecht, who is 58 years old.The fire happened Monday just before 9 p.m. when St. Louis County police officers from the Affton Southwest Precinct responded to a call for a house fire. Detectives said the fire appeared to be accidental and started in the kitchen."I was heading down from Weber Road up there, heading down this way, about ready to pull into my street," said Dale Thielker, who lives in the neighborhood. "And from a distance, I could the street was just lit up with police cars." Top story: Police officer’s gun and body armor stolen from his car Fire and EMS found Uetrecht unresponsive inside the home."There had to be a dozen police cars here, and they had the street blocked off," Thielker said. "And I had no idea what the excitement was about. I figured it wasn't a medical emergency; I guessed it was probably like a gas explosion or somethin...

Missing Korean War veteran's remains returned to Illinois

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The family of a U.S. Army veteran who has been missing in action for decades is now preparing for his funeral in Centralia, Illinois. Marva Bledsoe, a niece of Master Sergeant Merritt Leroy Wynn, said it was cooperation from North Korea following a summit with President Donald Trump that led to the return of her uncle’s remains.Bledsoe said DNA samples taken from relatives confirmed his identity. She said Wynn was killed in action during the Korean War. His remains were returned to his hometown of Centralia on Tuesday.“It closes a chapter in our family history,” Bledsoe said. “He’s been identified, and he’s being laid to rest.”His funeral will be on Saturday, April 15. Residents are encouraged to line the streets near the funeral home before the service. Top story: Police officer’s gun and body armor stolen from his car There are also funeral services planned for two soldiers from Missouri. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Zachary Esparza, of Jackson, and Chief Warrant Officer ...

New home appraisal plan aims to combat bias and discrimination

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS - According to Census Bureau data, white St. Louisans are nearly twice as likely as black St. Louisans to own a home. Black homeownership rates remain the lowest of all racial groups in the country. April is Fair Housing Month, and there’s a St. Louis realtor who’s advocated for fair housing since the 1970s. Her name is Barbara Heise.“White man has gained wealth by selling his house, right? Not so in the black community," Heise said.Heise’s fight for fair housing can be traced back to the days of blockbusting. Top story: Police officer’s gun and body armor stolen from his car “You could get me to tears on this subject because of my passion. It’s just not fair," she said. More than 40 years later, she’s still standing up for equity and inclusion in St. Louis communities.“Affirmatively furthering fair housing doesn’t have anything to do, nothing to do with affordable housing," Heise said.Heise co-founded the nonprofit “With Action." The group advocates for change...

Denver weather: More record-breaking heat and rising fire risks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:38 GMT

More record heat was expected along Colorado’s Front Range Wednesday and dry grass buffeted by wind, gusting at speeds up to 35 miles per hour, raised fire risks.The high temperature in metro Denver will reach 84 degrees, breaking the old record for this date of 79 degrees in 2018, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will reach record highs at many locations around eastern Colorado, weather service forecasters said.The weather service issued a red flag fire danger warning, starting at noon Wednesday, covering the mountain foothills west of Denver, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs and the eastern high plains.Warm weather with low relative humidity and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather conditions this afternoon. Please avoid outdoor burning and doing any activities that may create sparks. #COwx pic.twitter.com/98Jr4UTz77— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) April 12, 2023High temperatures will again set records on Wednesday. The forecast high of 84° in ...

Teen fatally shot while fleeing robbery attempt in Koreatown: LAPD

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:38 GMT

A teen was shot and killed in an apparent robbery attempt in Koreatown Tuesday night, police said.At about 10:30 p.m., the unidentified 16-year-old was sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle near Vermont Avenue and 7th Street when someone walked up to the car and tried to rob him, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.The driver took off, but the would-be robber fired at the vehicle multiple times, hitting the teen at least once.The driver stopped near Olympic Boulevard and Burlington Avenue in Westlake, where responders declared the teen dead.The investigation is ongoing, and no further details were available.Alexis Lewis contributed to this report.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, tired of a pothole in his neighborhood, decides to fix it himself

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:38 GMT

If you were driving through Brentwood and thought you saw The Terminator filling a pothole, you weren't wrong.Movie star and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was out personally fixing a pothole in his neighborhood on Tuesday, with motorists stopping by to thank him for taking action to repair the hazard which has apparently been in the road for quite a while.“After the whole neighborhood has been upset about this giant pothole that’s been screwing up cars and bicycles for weeks, I went out with my team and fixed it,” the Governator tweeted. This video still image provided by The Office of Arnold Schwarzenegger, shows former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, repairing a pot hole on a street in his Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Fed up by an enormous pothole in his neighborhood, Schwarzenegger picked up a shovel and filled it himself. (The Office of Arnold Schwarzenegger via AP)This video still image provided by The Office of Arnold ...

Inglewood Council OKs plan to relocate businesses ahead of new Metro connector

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:38 GMT

Inglewood business owners expressed their concerns Tuesday about a planned Los Angeles Metro project that could displace dozens of companies. The project, called the Inglewood people mover or Inglewood Transit Connector, will add a 1.6-mile length of track that can bring travelers from Metro's K Line to the city, home to prominent attractions like SoFi Stadium.The tradeoff, however, is that 41 businesses will have to relocate to make space for new stations. More than 300 people work for those companies, according to the Daily Breeze. The Inglewood City Council unanimously approved a plan to move the businesses and provide relocation assistance, though some owners expressed some trepidation."The idea that we're going to get all these people who are going to ride the train and come for 1.6 miles is something I'm still questioning," one public speaker said. "Is that really going to be something that's going to serve our community?"The relocation plan is expected to cost $12 million, a ...

Presale Codes for Babymetal and Dethklok Babyklok Tour with Jason Richardson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:38 GMT

If you’re a fan of hardcore Japanese metal and metal, well, portrayed in cartoon on Adult Swim, you’re in luck: Japanese Kawaii trio Babymetal and Dethklok, the stars of the Adult Swim series Metalocalypse, are teaming up for a tour dubbed “Babyklok” and will feature special guest Jason Richardson. The will launch August 30 in Houston, TX and hit 29 dates across the country before wrapping with a final night here in Los Angeles on October 11 at the YouTube Theater — see below for all dates. Passwords and presale codes for the Babymetal and Dethklok Babyklok Tour with Jason Richardson tickets are as follows:Presale codes for Babymetal and Dethklok Babyklok Tour with Jason RichardsonPresale tickets for Babymetal and Dethklok Babyklok Tour with Jason Richardson go on sale today, April 12 and we’ve been told the following presale codes and passwords may work. Details are subject to change, and vary by event date:Artist presale code or password: THEOTHERONEBlabber...

Daktyl and Benni Ola Enter the Matrix

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:38 GMT

Daktyl and Benni Ola Enter the Matrix: Production wiz and multi-instrumentalist Daktyl has collaborated with Californian spoken word poet and songwriter Benni Ola on a new project, the first fruit of which is the new “Matrix” single. It’s a pulsating, hypnotic tune — the two men blending their styles seamlessly.“I started producing when I was at uni, my brother gave me an old copy of reason and I was immediately hooked,” says Daktyl.“For a long time I never considered myself a producer,” adds Ola. “It felt like this big title and responsibility I was afraid of. It’s only recently I’ve decided to allow space for it, initially starting with vocal production and then taking up percussive instruments. I’ve played bongos since I was a teen and now I’m leaning into something I’ve always known.”Both artists struggle to define their current sound.“I’m terrible at answering this question, I always just say electronic mus...

Republican attorney joins California race for Feinstein Senate seat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:38 GMT

LOS ANGELES — A Republican attorney announced Tuesday he’s entering the 2024 contest to replace outgoing Democratic U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, joining a growing field in a state known for its liberal political tilt.Eric Early — an unsuccessful candidate for state attorney general in 2022 and 2018 and for Congress in 2020 — said he will campaign for the votes of “forgotten” Californians contending with rising crime, drug use, high taxes and what he called “far-left” ideology creeping into government.He said in a statement on his website that he will “stand up to the Socialist, ‘woke’ interests that control Washington, D.C.”Feinstein, the oldest member of Congress, said in February that she would not seek reelection. Her term ends in January 2025.Early, who lives in Los Angeles, will start at a disadvantage.A Republican hasn’t won a statewide race in California since 2006. Democrats dominate the Legislature and the congressional delegation, and registered Democrats outnumber Republic...