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Stolen Soulard church bell found and returned to historic parish

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A church bell stolen on Halloween night was discovered on November 15 and returned to its rightful owner, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, in the historic Soulard neighborhood.While the investigation is ongoing, Father Bruce Forman, the parish rector, stated that there is limited information available regarding how the bell was found. Police are actively working to apprehend those responsible, and detailed information about the recovery process is not yet accessible.According to Forman, the incident occurred the night before Halloween when vandals knocked the bell off its stand. Initially, he thought the individuals were under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Forman expressed surprise when the thieves returned late on Halloween night to steal the bell. They placed it on a cart, took it out of the front gate, and loaded it onto a trailer behind a truck. The parish's security camera captures images but not video.Forman immediately contacted the St. Louis police and used socia...

Two charged in mid-Missouri deer poaching case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:52 GMT

COLE COUNTY, Mo. - Two people face criminal charges in a mid-Missouri deer poaching case. Officials say they are accused of killing six deer illegally. The Missouri Department of Conservation shared about these charges Friday in an ongoing investigation. Officials revealed several weapons and suspicious items connected with the case. Arrest made in deadly Clayton shooting Investigators say an MDC agent in Cole County first discovered several poached deer while patrolling Binder Park near Jefferson City. The agent had responded to several calls about poaching concerns. The MDC says several deer had been shot and dumped on the public trails in October. The Cole County Sheriff's Office was also called to investigate the series of incidents, which recently led to the arrests of two suspects. Investigators have not identified the suspects by name, age or gender, but note that they were charged with taking deer from a public roadway, taking deer with artificial light, taking deer from ...

Larkspur shelter-in-place issued during search for escaped Weld County suspect

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:52 GMT

Douglas County law enforcement issued a shelter-in-place order Friday afternoon in the Larkspur area of Fox Farm Road and Spruce Mountain Road as they search for a man who escaped police custody at a Greeley hospital.Douglas County SWAT and sheriff’s deputies are searching for Luis Fernando Certa-Regaldo, who escaped custody Wednesday and is believed to be armed and dangerous, according to the sheriff’s office.A shelter in place has been issued in the Larkspur area of Fox Farm Road and Spruce Mountain Road. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Douglas County Regional SWAT team are actively searching for Luis Fernando Certa-Regaldo, who is wanted for escaping from Weld… pic.twitter.com/0IWOFPzCSm— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) November 17, 2023Certa-Regaldo is described as 27 years old and white with black hair, a short beard and brown eyes. He is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds, according to the Weld County Sheriff’s Office. He has a tattoo on his right arm....

This Summit County ski area is the 5th best “for the money” in the US, says Forbes Advisor

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:52 GMT

Forbes Advisor has ranked Arapahoe Basin Ski Area as the 5th best ski area in the U.S. in terms of providing the best bang for guests’ buck.Forbes Advisor compared the cost of a two-day, two-night winter vacation at popular resorts and used a holiday weekend since many chose to travel over those times and is more representative of a the typical vacation.Forbes Advisor then filtered options for decent snow scores and available lifts and runs and then checked costs at 51 resorts fitting that criteria. Based on the cost of lift tickets, rentals, airfare, accommodations and a car rental, Forbes Advisor was able to narrow down the list to the top 10 ski resorts offering compelling value for the money spent to visit.A-Basin ranked fifth overall among the list because the ski area ranked the fourth-lowest for average two-day accommodations in the area and offers seven lifts with 108 runs. Two-day accommodation costs roughly $200 on average with airfare to the area being the lowest on avera...

Eastbound I-70 reopens after rollover crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:52 GMT

Interstate 70 eastbound reopened over Vail Pass after a single-vehicle rollover closed the highway for more than two hours, according to the Colorado State Patrol.Two people were injured in the crash, and at least one person sustained serious injuries, Master Trooper Gary Cutler said. A helicopter responded to the scene to provide emergency medical transport.Related ArticlesTransportation | I-70 eastbound reopens at Floyd Hill after sun glare closure Transportation | Interstate 70 reopens at Vail Pass after crash Transportation | Interstate 70 bridge construction in Wheat Ridge wraps up Transportation | Colorado Department of Transportation project aims to reduce I-70 closures near the tunnels this winter Transportation | I-70 westbound reopened at Vail Pass Summit after crash closed roadway The closure extended from West Vail, exit 173, to Frisco, exit 201, according to a Colorado Department of Transpor...

Presidential aide Hikmat Hajiyev says Azerbaijan wants peace and normalized relations with Armenia.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:52 GMT

Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan on Foreign Policy Affairs, met with journalists in Brussels this week to discuss relations with Armenia after Karabakh's freedom. Armenia has occupied the region since 1991, declaring the Nagorno Karabakh Republic a de facto autonomous state.Mr. Hajiyev stated Armenia's unlawful regime is disarmed and out of Azerbaijan.This eliminates hurdles to an Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal.We believe this is a historic opportunity to end antagonism and hostility between two countries and construct durable peace based on Azerbaijan's five principles for Armenia.“Then I think that Azerbaijan has also established a model of resolution of one of the most prolonged conflicts on the wider map of Eurasia.”The Karabakh conflict has been one of the OSCE's issues since its founding, although it has not been resolved.Because its aim was to maintain Armenia's occupation of Azerbaijan, the Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship Institute failed.We've ended the m...

Gruesome new details released in Orange County woman's slaying

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:52 GMT

A Laguna Beach man arrested in the death of 27-year-old Tatum Goodwin used a fire extinguisher to kill her, prosecutors alleged in a new court filing on Friday.The body of Goodwin, who lived in San Clemente, was discovered in an alleyway off the 200 block of Ocean Avenue, behind Carmelita’s restaurant where she worked, on Nov. 12.Dino Rojas-Moreno, 26, of Laguna Hills was arrested on Wednesday and charged with Goodwin’s slaying. He worked as a bartender at Laguna Beach's Royal Hawaiian Fire Grill, according to the Orange County Register. Tatum Goodwin, 27, was found dead in Laguna Beach on Nov. 12, 2023. In Friday’s court filing, the Orange County District Attorney says Rojas-Moreno “personally used a fire extinguisher, a dangerous and deadly weapon” to kill Goodwin while attempting to kidnap her. Few other details have been released, and prosecutors have not revealed a motive or the nature of Goodwin's injuries.Goodwin’s friends, family and community members gathered at the Sa...

Burbank Airport drops lawsuit against California High-Speed Rail

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:52 GMT

The California High-Speed Rail Authority and the agency that represents the Hollywood Burbank Airport have reached an agreement that dismisses a lawsuit filed against the high-speed rail project on behalf of the airport authority.The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority filed the lawsuit last year, arguing that the project would affect daily operations at the Burbank airport. As part of the settlement, the two sides have agreed to a new framework that creates a "collaborative process" between the two transportation agencies.The Hollywood Burbank Airport is adjacent to the proposed site of an underground high-speed rail train station. The agreement between the two parties clears the way for CAHSR to build the station, 50 feet underground, with a direct connection to the airport.That direct access will allow travelers to and from the Burbank airport to seamlessly connect with the California High-Speed Rail, when it eventually begins servicing the Los Angeles area in the 2030s. ...

Ilai Petersen Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Ray Road [Chandler, AZ]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:52 GMT

9-Year-Old Boy Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision near Loop 101CHANDLER, AZ (November 17, 2023) – 9-year-old Ilai Petersen was pronounced dead after a pedestrian crash on Ray Road and Loop 101, late Saturday morning. Police responded to the scene around 10:30 a.m., after receiving multiple dispatch calls.Per reports, the driver of a vehicle struck another car as it was making a left turn at the intersection. One of the cars then veered onto the sidewalk, where it struck a father and his son waiting to cross.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics later pronounced the young boy, 9-year-old Petersen dead at the hospital. Meanwhile, the man, described as the boy’s father, also sustained injuries.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during clearing operations.The loved ones of Petersen began a GoFundMe account to help with costs during this time.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolenc...

Luke Basha: Inspiring A New Wave of Digital Entrepreneurs Through The AMZ Masterclass

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:52 GMT

Fostering an era of e-commerce entrepreneurship under the mentorship of a self-made Amazon mogul.In a digital era where the dream of entrepreneurship beckons many, Luke Basha emerges as a beacon of inspiration, guiding aspiring entrepreneurs through the labyrinth of Amazon’s marketplace via his AMZ Masterclass. His journey from humble beginnings to managing a multi-million dollar Amazon enterprise is a narrative of empowerment, inspiring a new wave of digital entrepreneurs eager to carve their niche in the e-commerce realm.Luke’s endeavor is not merely about sharing the blueprint of his success; it’s about nurturing a community of individuals yearning to seize control of their financial destiny. The AMZ Masterclass is a testament to his commitment towards fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, providing a platform for aspiring Amazon sellers to learn, grow, and thrive.The journey to financial independence via Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) is often riddled with challenge...