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Learn all about the National Association of Black Journalists

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The National Association of Black Journalists offers innovative training, career advancement, and opportunities for black journalists. Chelsea Haynes shared with us about why she joined the NABJ and visits with fellow journalists from her alma mater, the University of Missouri-Columbia.NABJonline.org

Missouri flags at half-staff Saturday to honor fallen solider

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- All United States and Missouri flags at government buildings statewide will be at half-staff Saturday to honor a solider who died in a March helicopter crash. Army Officer Rusten Radford Smith, of St. James, Missouri, was killed along with eight others when two Blackhawk medical evacuation helicopters crashed near Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The flags will be at half staff on the day of his funeralArmy Officer Zachary Esparaza of Jackson, Missouri, was also killed in the same crash. An order to put Missouri flags at half-staff to honor Esparaza at a future date is expected from the governor's office."Rusten's life was cut tragically short, but he gave it in patriotic service to our nation, which he so loved, and we are forever grateful for that service,"stated Governor Parson. Top Story: Witness: Woman pumping gas seriously hurt chasing after stolen purse The Associated Press reports that the HH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed on March 29 near Fort Campbell during a nig...

O'Fallon police detain ducks at a 'QuackTrip'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:15 GMT

O'FALLON, Mo. - If you go to the QuikTrip on Bryan Road and Veteran's Memorial Parkway in O'Fallon, you may have encountered the overly friendly parking lot ducks. Trending: The MASH spin-off set in St. Louis you probably forgot about Locals have even named it the "QuackTrip." The O'Fallon Police decided to look into it.

Rampart fire west of Colorado Springs fully contained

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:15 GMT

U.S. Forest Service fire suppression officials on Friday declared the 20-acre Rampart fire west of Colorado Springs fully contained, though stumps still were smoldering.Firefighters have constructed a protective line around the perimeter of the blackened burn zone, officials announced in a tweet. And firefighting crews will continue to patrol the burn zone to control hotspots, the officials said.This fire broke out in the mountain foothills above the city on Tuesday in dry, windy, unusually warm weather — within the burn scar from the 2012 Waldo Canyon fire.About 50 firefighters were deployed as flames burned grass and Ponderosa pines in an area near houses, about 2.5 miles southeast of Woodland Park. An aircraft dropped water on flames. The cause hasn’t been determined.#RampartFire_CO is 20 acres & 100% contained. Fire line has been constructed all around the fire and tied into the road. Crews will continue to patrol the fire as interior heavy fuels may still be smolderin...

What might cuts to dwindling Colorado River mean for states?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:15 GMT

By SUMAN NAISHADHAM (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration floated two ideas this week to reduce water usage from the dwindling Colorado River, which supplies 40 million people. The 1,450-mile (2,334-kilometer) river is a lifeline for seven U.S. states, dozens of Native American tribes, and two states in Mexico. It irrigates nearly 5.5 million acres (about 2.2 million hectares) of farmland in the U.S. and Mexico and generates hydroelectric power used across the West. In recent decades, drought, climate change and an imbalance between the river’s flows and how much water users are promised has forced federal officials to consider new steps.Tuesday’s analysis from the Interior Department considers two ways to force cuts in the water supply for Arizona, Nevada and California: use the existing water priority system or the same percentage across the board. California and some tribes with senior rights to water benefit more under the first option. A...

11-year-old boy who brought knife to Denver school charged with felony menacing, weapons possession

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:15 GMT

An 11-year-old boy who brought a knife to Denver Public Schools’ Green Valley Ranch Middle School last week is facing criminal prosecution for felony menacing and weapons possession.Denver prosecutors on Friday confirmed they’ve charged the boy with one count of menacing and one count of possessing a weapon on school grounds.District Attorney Beth McCann in a letter Tuesday notified Denver Public Schools administrators of the charges, as required under state law, based on the incident last week.McCann declined to comment, due to an open police investigation of what happened at the school. The Green Valley Ranch Middle School is one of 16 in a Denver School of Science and Technology network.Last month, a teenager brought a gun into Denver’s East High School and shot two adult administrators before fleeing and dying by suicide about 50 miles southwest of Denver near Bailey in Park County. That shooting led to a declaration by Denver Public Schools’ superintendent that poli...

Coachella Weekend 1: Bad Bunny returns to Instagram; Blink-182 added to lineup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:15 GMT

Thousands are making their way to the desert to kick off Weekend 1 of the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK and Frank Ocean are this year's headliners with other big names performing like Blondie, Burna Boy, Pusha T, Calvin Harris, Rosalía, Charli XCX and more.A big surprise for attendees came days before when the festival announced Blink-182 will be performing on Friday. The punk-pop band's set is the group's first performance since announcing their reunion in 2022.The moment wasn't lost on band member Mark Hoppus.He took to social media to commemorate the occasion where he noted his previous battle with cancer."Chemo to Coachella. Very much in my feelings today. Grateful to be here and excited to play a rock show with my friends tonight," his caption read on Instagram.Instagram: @markhoppusThe band is set to perform at 6:45 p.m. on the Sahara stage.Ahead of his performance tonight, Bad Bunny returned to Instagram.Instagram: @badbunnypr"I have so...

Jeremy Piven discusses sexual misconduct allegations that derailed his career

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:15 GMT

Actor and comedian Jeremy Piven is set to return to the big screen this week. Piven stars in the film "Sweetwater," a biopic that tells the story of the life and legacy of Nat Clifton, the first Black man to sign a contract in the NBA.In the film, Piven portrays former New York Knicks head coach and Naismith Hall of Fame inductee Joe Lapchick.For Piven, the role represents a return to Hollywood after a brief sabbatical following allegations of sexual misconduct. In 2017 and 2018, the "Entourage" actor faced accusations of sexual assault and misconduct by several women, as originally reported by BuzzFeed. Those alleged incidents were reported to have taken place as far back as 1985, and as recently as 2009 on the set of the HBO dramedy that propelled Piven from a relatively unknown character actor to a three-time Emmy winner and Hollywood leading man.Piven, 57, has denied any impropriety and has referred to himself as "collateral damage" of the #MeToo movement, in which victims of se...

Margaret Akui-Macdonald Killed in Multi-Car Crash on Highway 65 [Roseville, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:15 GMT

A 57-Year-Old Female Driver Died after a Three-Vehicle AccidentROSEVILLE, CA (April 14, 2023) – Saturday, a traffic crash on Highway 65 claimed the life of Margaret Akui-Macdonald.The collision happened on April 8th in the southbound lanes of Highway 65 at Pleasant Grove Boulevard.According to reports, a distracted pick-up truck driver rear-ended the vehicle of 57-year-old Akui-Macdonald, causing her to crash onto the car in front of hers.Emergency crews arrived at the scene shortly after. There they pronounced 57-year-old Margaret Akui-Macdonald dead at the scene due to her injuries. It was unknown if there were any injuries reported.At this time, no information is available on whether the driver was arrested or cited.Also, traffic in the area was diverted at Pleasant Grove, but it was later reopened at around 8:30 p.m. An investigation is still ongoing.Those with further information about the accident should contact local authorities immediately.No words can mend the broken ...

1 Injured in Pedestrian Crash on Mission Boulevard [Pacific Beach, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:15 GMT

25-Year-Old Pedestrian Hospitalized after Motorcycle Crash near Grand AvenuePACIFIC BEACH, CA (April 14, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a pedestrian crash on Mission Boulevard left one person with injuries.On March 26th, just before 2:00 a.m., officers responded to the area after receiving a report about a crash involving a motorcyclist and a pedestrian.According to Officer Sarah Foster, a 25-year-old man attempted to cross Mission Boulevard south of Grand Avenue outside a pedestrian lane when he was struck by the motorcyclist.Furthermore, the pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was immediately transported to the hospital by the responding paramedics.Meanwhile, footage showed that the 30-year-old rider was driving impaired at the time of the incident.Consequently, police arrested the man on suspicion of driving under the influence. Further investigation is still underway.Those with further information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact local authorities as so...