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Holiday traffic enforcement begins today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:27 GMT

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. - Law enforcement agencies across Illinois are starting campaigns on Friday targeting impaired drivers.IDOT is in charge of the holiday enforcement campaign. The goal is to keep roadways like Interstate 55 and Interstate 70 safe during this holiday season.From Friday through January 2, law enforcement across Illinois is teaming up with IDOT to show zero tolerance for alcohol and drug-impaired driving. The campaign slogans are "Drive sober or get pulled over" and "Drive high, get a DUI." Law officers in Missouri started a similar effort on the day before Thanksgiving, and it runs through New Year's Day.The numbers show why the efforts of law enforcement are so important. Figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that in 2021, nearly 13,400 people across the country were killed in car crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver. Two St. Louis-area highways among ‘America’s most loathed,’ report says Between 2017 and 2021, a person was k...

St. Louis judges looking to hire own bailiffs, stripped responsibility from sheriff

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis judges want to hire their own bailiffs because of staffing problems in the St. Louis Sheriff's Department.FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Sheriff Vernon Betts admits his department is understaffed, but he calls the move an attempt by judges to take over the sheriff's department. The judges plan to add to their budget to hire 36 bailiffs for courthouse security. Asian elephant ‘Raja’ leaving St. Louis Zoo Sheriff's deputies would continue to staff security at courthouse entrances.

Gabe Gore disbands predecessor's Kim Gardner's 'exclusion list'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore is not using an ‘exclusion list’ to stop certain police officers from testifying in criminal cases.FOX 2’s partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Gore doesn’t have a list. His predecessor, Kim Gardner, was criticized for building a list of dozens of officers banned from bringing cases over concerns about the officers’ credibility. Two St. Louis-area highways among ‘America’s most loathed,’ report says At one point, there were about 75 officers on the list. Gore said he was simply given a list of names without any information about the reason each officer was on it.

C.A. Gabe Gore delivering fall commencement today at Missouri State University

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:27 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore is delivering the fall commencement address Friday at Missouri State University in Springfield.That's his alma mater. Gore is also being honored with the 2023 Government Excellence Award. Asian elephant ‘Raja’ leaving St. Louis Zoo It's given to government officials who exemplify leadership, support the university, and have outstanding achievements.

“Chopped” winner Dave Hadley opens modern Indian concept in downtown Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:27 GMT

The goal that chef — and former “Chopped” winner — Dave Hadley had for his Samosa Shop always revolved around setting up in a permanent (or semi-permanent) brick-and-mortar space.Now, after three years of haunting farmers markets and peddling his classic and innovated samosas, tots topped with tikka masala, and sweet-and-spicy mushroom sandwiches, he has a place to settle into over the winter and beyond.Dave Hadley has officially taken over the kitchen at Honor Farm. (Provided by Dave Hadley)“This is something I have been waiting to do for some time,” said Hadley, who just spent a month in Europe to research restaurant and food concepts. “The trip was eye-opening, as I saw what Indian food was out there. It’s so respected and known all over the UK, and they have many fast-casual Indian concepts.”Now, Hadley has officially taken over the kitchen at Honor Farm, a horror-themed bar at 1526 Blake St. in downtown Denver. From Wednesda...

Loveland-based producer of electric fleet vehicles to go into receivership

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:27 GMT

Lightning eMotors, which designs and manufactures electric vehicles for commercial and government fleets, agreed Thursday to have the Loveland-based company placed into receivership, signaling its default on its loans and financing.The company filed its agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company’s assets will be sold to pay its debts.The action follows a lawsuit by Cupola Infrastructure Income Fund, which sought to have a receiver appointed. The Greenwood Village company said it loaned Lightning eMotors $3 million and the manufacturer had acknowledged that it is unable to pay its debts and hasn’t been able to line up financing that would allow it to continue operating.The Denver Business Journal first reported the SEC filing by Lightning eMotors.“We expect the receiver to be installed shortly and will have more details about the company’s path forward before the end of the year,” the company said in a statement.The company went pu...

Letters: Impeachment inquiry into President Biden: Justified or revenge?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:27 GMT

Impeachment inquiry: Justified or revenge?Re: “Republicans in House approve impeachment inquiry vs. Biden,” Dec. 14 news storyInfluence peddling? You bet. Listen to the whistleblowers. Why does the media continue to protect Hunter and Joe? Whistleblowers shined a light on the different treatment of individuals. Someone should tell Hunter that his father may not be “financially” connected to a company to be a part of that business. There is a shifting story from the DOJ and Biden’s attorney.Let’s face it. As a senator, vice president and president, the Big Guy has peddled his influence for the benefit of his whole family for years. China? Ukraine? Russia?If any of this scandal involved the Trumps, you’d better believe that the media would sharpen their claws and gnash their teeth and leap on it like flies on a trash heap. Oh wait, they did that when a false charge was brought against Trump on the Russia hoax.Forty-eight percent of the public ...

Culture capital celebrations tinged with sadness

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:27 GMT

It is one of the most sought-after titles European cities vie for - the European Capital of Culture.The initiative was developed in 1985 and has, to date, been awarded to more than 60 cities across the European Union and beyond.The final city for the next round of “culture capitals” has just been decided – Bourges in France.The capital of the province of Aquitaine at the end of the Roman Empire,Bourges, with a population of just over 60,000, carefully maintains its heritage from a glorious past.A city of art and history, Bourges is noted for its monuments: the Jacques Coeur Palace and the Saint-Etienne Cathedral – included on the UNESCO World Heritage list – as well as its old streets and half-timbered houses.It joins three other European cities which will share the coveted title in 2028.They are České Budějovice in the Czech Republic and Skopje in North Macedonia.The title of European Capital of Culture rotates around eligible countries and České Budějovice and Skopje wer...

90-year-old woman with dementia found after vanishing in San Bernardino

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:27 GMT

A 90-year-old Asian woman with dementia who disappeared in San Bernardino Wednesday has been found, police said.Metna Filanen was located Thursday afternoon in the area of North F Street and West 25th Street, the San Bernardino Police Department stated in an update on Instagram. Filanen was said to be in stable condition. Filanen went missing Wednesday around 7 p.m. from 365 E. Commercial Road, which is near Waterman Avenue.No further details about her disappearance were disclosed.

How you can spot artificial intelligence-generated content

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:27 GMT

(WHTM) — In a world where technology is growing, people may come across fake images or even videos of celebrities, politicians, coaches, and more.These videos are mostly for comedic content, but can also be used as a way to scam people or to make people believe this "real" person said something they never said.This recently occurred in November 2023 when a sponsored video of "Gordon Ramsay" appeared on TikTok. Video appears to show actor Michael B. Jordan crashing his Ferrari in Hollywood This video claimed to show Ramsay telling people they could get 100% off cookware.The catch: this was not Gordon Ramsay. It was an artificial intelligence (AI) version of Ramsay being used to steal people's identities.With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, people should be on the lookout for AI versions of any politician. This can include videos, images, or even just the voice of any politician. This defunct Pennsylvania roller coaster was briefly the largest of its kind Accordi...