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Two hurt after overnight St. Charles house fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:58 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Two people were hurt after they jumped from a second-story window as an intense fire overnight gutted their St. Charles home. On Wednesday morning, investigators think the flames may have started near a Christmas tree.On Hempstead Street in Newtown, St. Charles, close to North Canal Way, is where the fire destroyed the house. At this point, fire investigators say there does not appear to be anything suspicious about the fire. The cause will likely be an accidental fire of some sort.St. Charles Fire Chief George Sheets lives close to the location and, in fact, was the first on the scene. Sheets revealed that the call came in a little before 1:00 a.m.When he arrived, Sheets told FOX 2 that the three people who lived here were all already out of the house. Sheets explained that a husband and wife had to jump from a second-floor window while their adult son was in the basement and was able to get out on his own. Stolen car seen in Central West End belongs to ...

Applesauce products linked to five Missouri child lead poisoning cases

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:58 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri health officials have warned of five lead poisoning cases in children linked to applesauce products. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is urging residents to "immediately dispose" of several products as part of a FDA recall. The FDA has been investigating "elevated levels of lead" in certain applesauce products for several weeks and issued a recall on Nov. 9. According to the FDA and Missouri DHSS, the following applesauce products are part of the recall: WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches – including 3-packs.*WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches were sold nationally and are available through multiple retailers including Amazon, Dollar Tree and other online outlets.Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack.*Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack were sold at Schnucks and Eatwell Markets grocery stores.Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce pouches.*Weis-brand cinnamon ...

Are you using your headlights properly? Missouri law has guidelines on light usage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Following the right rules when using your high beams is very important in Missouri, especially when traveling in bad weather. Following the law makes sure that drivers are polite on the road in all kinds of conditions.Drivers are encouraged to use their headlights in a way that doesn't shine straight into the eyes of the other driver when you're driving and another car is coming up behind you, or you're following them by 300 feet.“Whenever the driver of a vehicle approaches an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet or is within 300 feet to the rear of another vehicle traveling in the same direction, the driver shall use a distribution of light or composite beam so aimed that the glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of the other driver,” the law states.  All regular vehicles must have two approved headlights in the front, one on each side at the same level. Most motorcycles should have at least one lamp and no more than two. If a motorcycle has a sidecar or ot...

New area code coming to western, northern Colorado in 2026

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:58 GMT

A new area code is coming to Colorado.Starting in 2026, phone customers in the 970 area code region, which covers western and northern parts of the state, could be assigned a new 748 area code, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission announced in a Monday news release.The new area code will not be used until the 970 area code has been used up, according to the news release. That area code is expected to run out of phone numbers by early 2026, and the new 748 code will last about 38 years.The implementation plan for the new area code will happen over a nine-month schedule at least six months before the 970 area code runs out.Current phone customers will keep their existing phone numbers and area codes, and call prices, coverage areas and other rates and services will not change during the new area code rollout.The 970 area code region was created in 1995 after the original 303 Numbering Plan Area that covered the entire state was split between the Denver metro area and the southeast...

'Humpty Kareem': Abdul-Jabbar updates condition after fall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:58 GMT

NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar let fans know he "just stumbled" before he broke his hip at Disney Hall on Friday.The Laker great was at Disney Hall in downtown Los Angeles to honor the Manhattan Transfer's final show with a letter from Vice President Kamala Harris and his own remarks when "Humpty Kareem had a great fall," he wrote on Substack."I’d like to say I fell while trying to save a child from plunging over a balcony, but I just tripped," Abdul-Jabbar wrote. "Hard for me to accept that a once world-class athlete just stumbled. But age is the great equalizer and humbles us all." Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar injured in fall After thanking the Los Angeles Fire Department and the medical staff at UCLA Hospital for treating his injury, Abdul-Jabbar posted Harris' letter, which hailed the Manhattan Transfer's music as "a reflection of the ingenuity of the American people."For his part, Abdul-Jabbar highlighted the group's' "a cappella harmonies and scatting," as well as their ...

Six Flags Magic Mountain closed due to inclement weather

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:58 GMT

A massive storm system moving into Southern California prompted Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia to close Wednesday. The amusement park made the announcement in an update on its Instagram page. "Due to inclement weather, Six Flags Magic Mountain will be closed today December 20, 2023," a portion of the statement read. The Southland is bracing for several inches of rain and possible thunderstorms Wednesday through Friday. SoCal braces for 3 days of rain, potential t-storms and flooding The National Weather Service warned of dangerous lightning, strong damaging winds and small hail during the height of the storm late Wednesday and Thursday.There was no word on whether the park will need to close for additional days as the storm passes through. Guests will be able to use their tickets to visit the park any other operating day through Dec. 31, according to the post. Additional park information and operating hours can be found at sixflags.com/magicmountain.

This is California’s most searched Christmas movie for 2023: report

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:58 GMT

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KSWB) -- Tis' the season of cozy socks and holiday movies, which bids the question -- what's your favorite classic Christmas flick?This may be considered a widely debated topic. From providing nostalgia to helping the more Grinch-like get into the spirit, Christmas films are watched by many ahead of the Dec. 25 holiday. That's why researchers with CenturyLinkQuote, a residential home internet service provider, did some fact-finding to figure out which Christmas movies were most searched online by state in 2023. ‘Humpty Kareem’: Abdul-Jabbar pays tribute to band after concert fall While analyzing the most searched classics, researchers gathered a list of 50 of the best Christmas movies, according to IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes scores, as well as pop culture lists by Screen Rant, Time Out, and Town & Country Magazine. CenturyLinkQuote then used Semrush, a platform used for keyword research, to determine the top 18 movies with the highest search volume in the last...

Hannah Waddingham talks Golden Globes excitement and holiday special

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:58 GMT

Hannah Waddddingham is an Emmy-winning actress best known for her role as Rebecca Welton in "Ted Lasso."Just recently the role earned her another Golden Globe nomination and her reaction summed up how anyone would feel about the honor. "WHAAAAAAAAT THE FUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ve died and gone to heaven!" she posted to X, formerly Twitter. " I AM SHOOKETH!!!!! Thank you SO, SO MUCH. This list is the greatest gift! Thank you for including me. I’m FLOORED!"When the actress caught up with KTLA 5's Sam Rubin, she doubled down on her reaction. "I don't know how anyone keeps cool with these things," she explained. "I feel like I'm 12 and someone says, 'Oh. You've been invited into this grown-up world. Try and act cool.' I don't know how anyone just goes 'Oh, yes. It's absolutely fine.' It's epic!""It's like a ridiculous win-win situation. If you lose against Meryl Streep, you're like it's Meryl Streep. If you win, you collapse. If somebody else somebody else wins and Meryl Streep doesn't...

Review: Maestro

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:58 GMT

Like its protagonist, the American conductor, composer, and pianist Leonard Bernstein, Maestro can’t decide to be one thing. It’s a snapshot of an artist that doesn’t seem terribly interested in his art, and a love story in which one of the partners suffers at the hands of the other. Bradley Cooper co-wrote the screenplay with Josh Singer, directs, and stars alongside Carey Mulligan, who plays his wife Felicia Montealegre Cohn, a Broadway actress. It premieres on Netflix on the 20th.Bernstein made his sensational conducting debut for the New York Philharmonic in 1943, an event which shot him into the public eye and launched a career that included major works in ballet, opera, film scoring, and musical theater. In the early scenes shot in silvery black-and-white, Cooper captures the excitement of the New York bohemian scene with verve, executing some vertiginous, digitally enhanced long takes to communicate the character’s self-discovery. By the time Felicia arrives, the backdrop to ...

Luis Guinto Pronounced Dead after Rollover Crash on Highway 41 [Fresno, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:58 GMT

21-Year-Old Man Killed in Solo-Car Accident Near I-99 InterchangeFRESNO, CA (December 20, 2023) – Sunday morning, a single-vehicle crash along Highway 41 claimed the life of Luis Guinto.The fatal collision happened in the area of Hwy 44/ 99 interchange near downtown Fresno.According to the report, a southbound vehicle made an unsafe turn going left, causing the vehicle to drift into the center median.Subsequently, the vehicle lost control and went down a dirt embankment, before landing onto its roof.Responding emergency personnel declared the male driver dead at the scene. No other occupants were found in the wreckage.Later, officials identified the deceased driver as 21-year-old Luis Guinto of Fresno.Those with additional information about the fatal Highway 41 rollover crash are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and ...