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Missouri and Illinois among states with most stolen vehicles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau says that more than a million vehicles were stolen in 2022. That is a 7% increase over 2021 and Missouri and Illinois are among the states seeing the most cars stolen.Illinois saw the number of vehicles stolen jump between 2021 and 2022. The 35% change was the most out of any state. Missouri saw the number of vehicle thefts rise by 10% year over year.State2021 Totals2022 TotalsPercent Change 2021-2022California201,034202,6851 %Texas95,082105,01510 %Washington35,92146,93931 %Florida43,25045,9736 %Colorado38,57042,23710 %Illinois28,67738,64935 %Ohio28,10729,9136 %Missouri26,63029,34510 %New York23,08828,29223 %Georgia26,23826,5291 %*Law Enforcement Agencies may still be entering thefts for 2022, and these numbers may change."We are seeing vehicle theft numbers that we haven't seen in nearly 15 years, and there is very little deterrent to stop criminals from committing these acts as they ...

2 Missouri women charged with child's murder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:12 GMT

UPDATE 1:25 P.M. — A police report for the incident tells the details of what happened when police investigated the incident that led to the arrest of Buford and West.The sibling who reported that his sister was unconscious said that he found her on the floor with a sock in her mouth on March 7, according to the probable cause statement.Officers arrived and found that Buford and West were asleep. The person who answered the door told them that "she choked," referring to the child. The responding officer made contact with the two women and told them that he had been informed that there was a child dead in the home.According to the probable cause statement, Buford went and found the deceased child under a blanket in the living room. The time of death was called at 8:50 a.m.Angela West mugshotShamira Buford mugshotAccording to the probable cause, the deceased child appeared to have ligature marks on their wrists, ankles and neck. A sock next to her appeared to have blood on it. Also fo...

CHSAA state basketball Final 4 scouting report: Favorites, challengers, dark horses and underdogs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:12 GMT

A look at each of the teams in the Class 6A, 5A and 4A Final 4 at Denver Coliseum this weekend:BOYSClass 6AFriday at Denver ColiseumNo. 1 Mountain Vista (24-2) vs. No. 4 Denver East (24-2), 4 p.m.No. 7 Regis Jesuit (20-6) vs. No. 3 Fossil Ridge (24-2), 12:45 p.m.Favorite — Mountain Vista: The Golden Eagles have just about everything you want in a championship contender. Size? Six-foot-9 Caden Stevens is a shot-blocking menace. Depth? Eight players have appeared in 25-plus games. Experience? Six of those eight are seniors. All that’s missing? Mountain Vista’s never reached a title game before, let alone won it.Challenger — Fossil Ridge: A year removed from reaching the 5A title game, the SaberCats are back in the Final 4 with a chance to finish what last year’s team started. Senior post Nick Randall (22.1 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 1.7 bpg) is the clear No. 1 option, but with five players averaging two-plus assists a game, this is a team that strikes from all angles....

82-year-old Denver man charged with sale of fake Michael Jordan cards

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:12 GMT

NEW YORK — An 82-year-old Colorado man was charged Wednesday with selling and trading fake Michael Jordan basketball cards in a scheme that prosecutors said resulted in him making more than $800,000 over four years.Mayo Gilbert McNeil was arrested in Denver, where he lives, after a complaint was unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn charging him with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, according to the Brooklyn U.S. Attorney’s office.McNeil was accused of making numerous fraudulent deals beginning in 2015, including the 2019 sale of a counterfeit card to a victim in Manhasset, New York, for $4,500, and a 2017 deal in which he traded two counterfeit cards for two authentic Tom Brady football cards.“Mr. McNeil defrauded sports memorabilia collectors of more than $800,000 by intentionally misrepresenting the authenticity of the trading cards he was peddling when, in fact, they were counterfeit,” Michael Driscoll, assistant director-in-charge of the FBI’s New York field office, said ...

Universal's theme parks division is getting a new name

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:12 GMT

The theme park parent company of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is getting a new name.Officials at Universal Parks & Resorts said Wednesday the division of Comcast NBCUniversal was changing its name to Universal Destinations & Experiences to better reflect the breadth of its offerings in Orlando, Florida, Southern California, Japan, China and other locations.The company recently announced it was building a new park geared toward young children in Frisco, Texas, and a Las Vegas-based immersive horror entertainment experience based on Universal’s classic horror films.“Universal Destinations & Experiences aligns with our aspiration to be the destination of choice in the markets where we are today and the markets we enter in the future,” said Mark Woodbury, chairman and CEO of Universal Destinations & Experiences.

California woman wins over $1 million from historic Powerball jackpot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:12 GMT

One California lottery player was one number shy of winning the historic $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot, California lottery officials announced Wednesday.However, the second-place prize still made the Golden State resident a millionaire.Ana Contreras claimed her $1,149,661 Powerball ticket recently. The lucky ticket was sold at Stues Dairy in Gardena, a news release said.The lottery office didn’t reveal what Contreras plans to do with her winnings.Edwin Castro was revealed to be the sole winner of the record-breaking Powerball jackpot in February.Castro also didn’t reveal what he plans to do with his newfound riches, but he recently purchased a Hollywood Hills mansion for $25.5 million.The ultra-expensive purchase only cost Castro less than 3% of his winnings.The historic Powerball jackpot also led to a big payday for California schools. Ticket sales from the draw game generated $156 million for public schools statewide. The money will be used for supplemental funding.This is the h...

Curbivore puts gig economy tech on display

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:12 GMT

At a yearly event called Curbivore, innovation in the gig economy is on display."If you’ve ever walked a curb, sat on a curb, dined on a curb seen a little delivery robot on a curb this is the conference for you if you care about any of that," explained Harry Campbell, known as The Ride Share Guy and co-founder of Curbivore, which was recently held in Downtown Los Angeles.This year's event had over 35 exhibitors. A combination of delivery tech, robots, food and vendors trying to figure out the future of delivery and more."That type of freedom and flexibility of being able to take a day off, take a week off.. You don’t get that with a lot of W2's," said Pedro Santiago, a gig worker who chronicles his journey on YouTube. He traveled from Saint Louis to attend the event."I think it’s still a really good way to make money if you’re willing to adapt and change because these apps are changing every day," said Santiago.There’s plenty of tech trying to solve last mile delivery - everything ...

California bill would prohibit K9 units from using force on people

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:12 GMT

A bill before the California Assembly might change the way police K9 units are used in the state.Assembly Bill 742 does not intend to prevent law enforcement agencies from using dogs, but it would prohibit dogs from being used as crowd control or for capturing a suspect, said the bill's author, Assemblymember Corey Jackson (D-Riverside)."We are seeing when police canines are being used, they are causing more injuries than police batons and Tasers," he said. "When we began to dissect the data, we found gross disparities with who the police dogs were being used on and the severity of the injuries we began to see."Almost two-thirds of people hurt or injured by K9 units are Black or Latino, Jackson said, and 12% of all serious or deadly injuries involving police use of force were injuries from a canine."We believe this is a commonsense and balanced approach to public safety" said Carlos Marquez, executive director of ACLU California Action. "We trusted them with this tool for the purpos...

Best Waterproof Jewelry: Top 7 Brands & Buyers Guide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:12 GMT

Nobody wants to leave the house wearing cheap-looking jewelry. However, the quality of a jewelry piece is not always predicated on its price tag. After all, jewelry is an expression of one’s personality, and we understand that finding high-quality, waterproof, and tarnish-free jewelry can be a challenge. The best waterproof jewelry is corrosion-free, scratch free, lightweight, and durable. So whether you’re looking for 18k gold jewelry for everyday wear or something fancier that’s tarnish resistant, we created a comprehensive guide to help you find your perfect fit.Top 7 Waterproof Jewelry BrandsAfter evaluating multiple jewelry brands, we have narrowed our list to the top 7:EVIE Jewelry– Best overallHey Harper – Runner UpEllie Vail – Best durable jewelryGorjana – Best jewelry for giftsCatbird – Best minimalist jewelryBubs & Sass – Best hand-stamped jewelryMejuri – Good ValueHow We Chose the Seven BrandsHere are the pri...

Women Can Do It All: Senior Director of Foxit, Alisa Fetic, Shares Her Story of Success and Why Equality in the Workplace Is a Non-negotiable

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:12 GMT

From the beginning of the 20th century, women have taken their place in the workforce through their resiliency and genius. In the past decade alone, they have made extraordinary strides in the business world and beyond. From entrepreneurs to corporate leaders, they continue to break barriers and transform industries with their innovative ideas.Not only that, but they are an undeniable driving force for economic growth. According to recent studies, the increased participation of women in business activities can lead to greater economic prosperity. For example, women-owned businesses are a significant contributor to the economy, generating millions of jobs and trillions of dollars in revenue each year. So if the goal is to create a more prosperous and sustainable economy, this is the way forward.However, it is important to acknowledge the underrepresentation they still face in the upper echelons of corporate America – still present today and in the near future. For this reason – and t...