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Blue Alert canceled: Man accused of shooting Hermann police officers in custody

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:34 GMT

HERMANN, Mo. - The man accused of killing one Hermann, Missouri, police officer and wounding another in a double shooting has been taken into custody.The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed Kenneth Simpson's arrest to FOX 2's Chris Hayes Monday afternoon. The shooting happened just before 9:20 p.m. Sunday at the Casey’s on Market Street in Hermann. The circumstances of the shooting have not been released, other than the suspect shot two Hermann police officers. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith, 34, was identified as the officer killed in a tweet from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Officer Adam Sullentrup, 31, was also shot and has been taken to a St. Louis hospital for treatment. BackStopper...

Live: Procession returns officer's body to Hermann

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:34 GMT

Update: Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith, 34, was killed during a shooting Sunday night in Hermann, Missouri. His body is going home. There is a procession from St. Louis and back to Hermann. The video is from Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX Helicopter.HERMANN, Mo. -- Two officer were shot late Sunday night at the Casey's General Store in Hermann, Missouri. One of those officers, Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith, 34, has died. Another officer, Adam Sullentrup, 31, was injured. Backstoppers will be helping both families. Adam Sullentrup, 31 -- Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith, 34, Griffith’s widow Jennifer posted on Facebook, “I have no words, except, you were the most incredible husband, father, and leader in your community! You are already greatly missed. I will do my best to honor you every day. Karson will never forget you! I want to Thank all my friends family and first responder family!!! Rest easy, Mason, we have it from here!!!.”Sullentrup has been taken to a St. Louis area hospita...

Illinois enacts mandatory paid leave 'for any reason'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:34 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year.Starting Jan. 1, Illinois employers must offer workers paid time off based on hours worked, with no need to explain the reason for their absence as long as they provide notice in accordance with reasonable employer standards.Just Maine and Nevada mandate earned paid time time off and allot employees the freedom to decide how to use it, but Illinois’ law is further reaching, unencumbered by limits based on business size. Similarly structured regulations that require employers to offer paid sick leave exist in 14 states and Washington, D.C., but workers can only use that for health-related reasons.Illinois employees will accrue one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked up to 40 hours total, although the employer may offer more. Employees can start using the time once they have worked fo...

Jimmy Garoppolo, Raiders agree to 3-year deal, AP source says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:34 GMT

By MARK ANDERSON (AP Sports Writer)HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal can’t be announced until Wednesday.Garoppolo’s contract includes $34 million in the guaranteed money, the person said.Garoppolo played for the San Francisco 49ers the past six seasons. He took the Niners to the Super Bowl in the 2019 season.Before that, he played for the New England Patriots for three years under then-offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, now the Raiders’ head coach.___AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi contributed to this report.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL

Kiszla vs. Gabriel: Should the Broncos spend big on a running back in free agency?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:34 GMT

Kiz: At the risk of irking Jim Brown or Emmitt Smith, conventional wisdom now states the best way for an NFL team to get in trouble is to overspend on a running back. Yes, running backs are a dime a dozen. And break easily. But I wouldn’t bet on Javonte Williams recovering from his knee injury to be anywhere near 100% when the Broncos open the season, and Denver needs to take a large chunk of the offensive burden off quarterback Russell Wilson. So what should the Broncos do at running back in free agency?Gabriel: They’re going to have to do something, I think that much is safe to say. In fact, George Paton said it himself at the NFL Combine earlier this month. What that looks like, though, is indeed an interesting question. One natural fit is Latavius Murray, given that he was apparently texting Sean Payton about coming to Denver before Nathaniel Hackett was even fired. The free agent crop could have been absolutely loaded, but diluted predictably in the last week with Saquon ...

Student dies in physical education class accident in Lawndale

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:34 GMT

A student at Leuzinger High School in Lawndale died last week after suffering an undisclosed injury during a physical education class.The accident happened on Thursday around 1 p.m., according to officials from the Centinela Valley Union High School District.Details about the accident are sparse, but school district officials said the unnamed student was taken to the hospital by emergency services and later died from their injuries.The school district said it has increased counseling support at Leuzinger High School, and a team is in place to assist students and staff who may need help processing the feelings that come from the "tragic loss" of the student."Please join us in respecting the family’s privacy as they process this unthinkable loss and hold them in your hearts," said Cammie Vogel, Director of Communications & Events at CVUHSD.Leuzinger High School is located at 4118 West Rosecrans Ave. in Lawndale, south of Los Angeles proper. It's one of five schools in the Centinel...

Yet another storm headed for Southern California; 2-4" of rain expected in Los Angeles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:34 GMT

Rinse. Repeat.Another atmospheric river “event” is expected to bring heavy amounts of rainfall to Southern California on Tuesday into Wednesday, and the National Weather Service is warning that more flooding is possible.“We’re not just talking about a little shower passing through. We’re talking about a significant 24-hour storm,” said KTLA weather anchor Kacey Montoya.After a relatively dry Monday, rain begins to arrive early Tuesday morning and will increase in intensity throughout the day.“During peak rainfall around midday, some areas of the Los Angeles metro area will receive a half-inch to an inch of rain per hour,” Montoya said.Metropolitan Los Angeles can expect 2-4" of rainfall with the next storm. March 13, 2023.The NWS is forecasting rainfall totals of two to four inches for coastal areas and valleys, and three to six inches in the foothills. The mountains of southeastern Santa Barbara County and western Ventura County may see as much as seven inches of rain. California...

Adoption fees reduced for pitbulls, pitbull mixes at 2 L.A. County shelters

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:34 GMT

A Los Angeles-area animal welfare organization is getting into the holiday spirit by cutting adoption fees for pitbulls and pitbull mixes at two adoption centers.The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles is offering $25 donations to celebrate St. "Pitty's" Day — aka, St. Patrick's Day.Eligible pitbull breeds can be adopted at spcaLA's adoption centers in Hawthorne and Long Beach.The adoption special is limited for qualified adopters and excludes dogs who are younger than 3 months. Spay or neuter surgery deposit or medication fees may apply, the organization says.To view the available dogs and confirm that you are qualified to adopt, visit the spcaLA website.Both the Long Beach and Hawthorne adoption centers are open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Burglars broke into UCLA frat house while occupants slept: Police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:34 GMT

Police are looking for a man and a woman who burglarized a UCLA fraternity house while students were asleep inside last week.The hot prowl burglary occurred around 8 a.m. Friday at a frat house in the 500 block of Landfair Avenue, according to the UCLA Police Department.The two suspects got away with laptops, wallets and other property belonging to the residents while the victims slept, police said.The man is described as being 30 years old, with thin, short black hair and was wearing a blue jean jacket, a gray undershirt with a pink logo, blue jeans, a gray backpack and white shoes.The woman is described as having a medium build and was wearing a black bucket hat, a blue surgical mask, a dark blue jean jacket, a gray undershirt, black pants and pink shoes and was carrying an orange backpack and blue handbag.No injuries were reported during the break in.No further details about the incident have been released, and police said the case remains under investigation.

AP source: Jimmy Garoppolo, Raiders agree to 3-year deal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:34 GMT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be announced until Wednesday.Garoppolo's contract includes $34 million in the guaranteed money, the person said.Garoppolo played for the San Francisco 49ers the past six seasons. He took the Niners to the Super Bowl in the 2019 season.Before that, he played for the New England Patriots for three years under then-offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, now the Raiders' head coach.___AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi contributed to this report.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL