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Honoring fallen soldiers including Korean War vet from Centralia  

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:07 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: “Easter Miracle” for Lake St. Louis officer critically injured by suspected drunk driver There are also funeral services planned for two soldiers from Missouri. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Zachary Esparza, of Ja...

Missouri House advances limits on health care, sports participation for transgender minors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:07 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri House on Tuesday gave initial approval to bills that would ban certain medical procedures for transgender minors and prohibit transgender athletes from competing in school sports according to their gender identity.The legislation is similar to a pair of Senate bills that chamber approved last month.  A House committee held a public hearing on those Senate bills Tuesday night. The ban on gender-affirming care brought the most discussion, and two Republicans broke from their party to vote “no,” resulting in a 106-45 vote. Republican Rep. Chris Sander of Lone Jack, who is openly gay, voted “no” along with House Majority Leader Jon Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, who is a doctor.Benton Republican Rep. Jamie Burger’s bill delineating sports participation by sex as assigned at birth was approved on a 107-41 vote. Sander once again voted “no,” along with Republican Rep. Tony Lovasco of O’Fallon. Rep. Alan Gray of Florissant was the only Democrat to v...

St. Lousians get a crash course in storm spotting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - You don’t need to be a meteorologist to help save lives during weather events. That’s according to St. Louis National Weather Service meteorologist Matt Beitscher, who has helped teach hundreds, if not thousands, of people how to spot storms.“These storm spotters are really essential for us to get ground truth on what’s happening,” Beitscher said.Beitscher is teaching people how to take photos and videos of storms and then report that information to the National Weather Service. The information can help NWS meteorologists during active weather events and help them predict future events. Top story: “Easter Miracle” for Lake St. Louis officer critically injured by suspected drunk driver “We also use the information going forward to train ourselves and get better at what we do in protecting life and property,” he said.About 35 people attended Tuesday night’s class at the Carpenter St. Louis Public Library. Peter McNeally was attending a class for the first time.“If there ...

Nolan Arenado sparks Cardinals rally for 9-6 victory over Rockies at Coors Field

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:07 GMT

Nolan Arenado was just a bit player at Coors Field Tuesday night. Until he swung his magic bat in the seventh inning, made the Rockies pay for Ryan McMahon’s costly error, and helped propel the Cardinals to a 9-6 comeback win over the Rockies.Arenado, the former Rockies star third baseman, hit a three-run double off Dinelson Lamet in the Cardinals’ four-run seventh, tying the game 6-6 and turning Coors into Busch Stadium West as the red-clad fans went into a frenzy.St. Louis won the game in the ninth against Pierce Johnson on a leadoff homer by Nolan Gorman, followed by a walk by Brendan Donovan, a sacrifice bunt by Tommy Edman and an RBI single by Paul Goldschmidt. Tyler O’Neill’s single scored Goldschmidt to give St. Louis its three-run cushion.Truthfully, Arenado should never have had the chance to play the hero. The Rockies should have been out of the inning but McMahon botched Edman’s grounder to second to load the bases with two outs. In came Lame...

Dog sickened after ingesting discarded drugs at Studio City park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:07 GMT

A routine walk at a Studio Park last week turned into a medical emergency for one pet owner after his dog was sickened by drugs it had found on the ground.  Andrew Epstein told KTLA that he and his dog, Nova, walk in Woodbridge Park nearly every day, but that after one walk last week, his 4-year-old hound wasn’t herself when the pair returned home.  “Having trouble walking, wobbling, her eyes started getting glassy,” Epstein said of Nova’s condition at home.  After a visit to a 24-hour animal hospital, the vet informed Epstein that Nova had somehow ingested THC and cocaine.  “And that's when we were absolutely shocked, just stunned and the vet was asking, ‘Do you know what she ate, how much she ate,’ and we said, ‘We have no idea,’” he said.  It’s not the first time something like this has happened. In August, a 15-year-old rescue dog was permanently blinded after eating something containing oxycodone that it found while on a walk in Santa Monica.  Epst...

Man wanted for attempted bank robbery in Compton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:07 GMT

Federal authorities in Los Angeles are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an attempted bank robbery.  The pictured suspect attempted to rob a Wells Fargo bank in Compton on Monday when he displayed a demand note. He was seen fleeing the scene in a black SUV shortly after. Federal authorities in Los Angeles are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an attempted bank robbery. (FBI)The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, wearing a Lakers sweatshirt, black sunglasses, a blue bandana, and blue construction gloves. Anyone with information is urged to reach out to the L.A. FBI at 310-477-6565.

Hospital seeks help identifying patient found in Santa Monica

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:07 GMT

Hospital staff is hoping the public can help identify an unknown, critically ill patient in Santa Monica.The unidentified man was found unconscious at a bus stop on April 5.He was transported to the Providence Saint John’s Health Center where he remains hospitalized in critical condition.Officials are searching for the man’s family or acquaintances as the "patient is unable to participate in his care."Unidentified male patient at the Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica.He is described as a man standing 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds. He has black hair with bushy black eyebrows and a large tattoo, possibly the letter "S," across his chest.Anyone with information is asked to call Providence Saint John’s intensive care unit at 310-829-8745.

Redwood City police will not face charges in fatal shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:07 GMT

REDWOOD CITY – The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office says it will not file criminal charges against five Redwood City police officers who shot and killed an armed man last fall.In a 17-page report released Tuesday, District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said the officers were justified in using lethal force against 36-year-old San Carlos resident Abran Gutierrez after he held his girlfriend and two young children hostage at gunpoint.“This was a dynamic, traumatic event where toddlers and infants, the most vulnerable amongst us, were placed in direct threat of great bodily harm or death by the reckless and dangerous acts of Mr. Gutierrez,” Wagstaffe said. “I recognize that each officer on scene that day was required to make a series of rapid decisions as they formulated evolving strategies on how best to ensure that they and innocent civilians all made it safely home that day.”The encounter unfolded around 3 p.m. on Nov. 15 near the intersection of Beech Street and El Camino Rea...

SFSU president says Riley Gaines event was 'deeply traumatic' for trans community

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:07 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco State University's president authored a message about the Riley Gaines incident. She called the events "deeply traumatic," but not for Gaines, who claims she was assaulted. Gaines, a former Division 1 college swimmer, said she was verbally and physically attacked at SFSU after she gave a speech on behalf of Save Women’s Sports. Gaines tied with transgender swimmer Lia Thomas in the 200 Freestyle finals at the 2022 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, and she is an outspoken critic of allowing transgender athletes to compete in NCAA women’s sports.On Tuesday, San Francisco State University president Lynn Mahoney wrote a letter to the campus community. "Last Thursday, Turning Point USA hosted an event on campus that advocated for the exclusion of trans people in athletics. The event was deeply traumatic for many in our trans and LGBTQ+ communities, and the speaker’s message outraged many members of the SF State community," Mahoney wrote. ‘Sav...

Bay Area water officials end water shortage emergencies in unanimous votes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:07 GMT

(KRON) -- Two separate votes across the Bay Area sent a clear signal to nearby residents on Tuesday: recent storms have brought enough rain to significantly impact our local water storage levels. Waymo vehicles pull over in dense fog in Balboa Terrace The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board both voted unanimously to end their respective water shortage emergency statuses. SF Public Utilities Commission formally rescinded the emergency declaration established in 2021. A drought surcharge added to customer's bills since 2022 will also be lifted on May 1. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW “Recent storms have made this year one of the wettest on record, and snowpack has reached hi...