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3 big trees felled by 3 different storms in Maryland Heights neighborhood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:47 GMT

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - Round after round of strong storms has been the pattern the last few weeks, and will continue over the next few days. One Maryland Heights street has lost three different mature trees in three different storms.Clean up continues after Saturday’s storms uprooted another huge tree on Amiot Drive.“It’s just been crazy. We’ve had those storm blow in, and you would think with the tree line over here on the other side that we wouldn’t be seeing that kind of damage. So, I don’t know what’s going on,” said Kathy Mitulski, a homeowner who sustained damage in the storm.This most recent tree landed in between two homes but did do some damage to both. Luckily there were no injuries and area crews responded fast. Reported house explosion in St. Charles; 5 people rushed to hospital “Fire department was here quickly. The gas company. Everybody. Water company. Everybody responded really quickly. It gave us some peace of mind. Helped us feel really safe, and then we whipped...

Rockies’ Tyler Kinley, nearing return from injury, has dominant stuff

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:47 GMT

Before his elbow injury, and before he spent 13 months rehabbing, Tyler Kinley was not just a good relief pitcher. He was dominant.Dominant as in:• An 0.75 ERA in 25 games early last season.• Posting 27 strikeouts vs. just six walks over 24 innings.• A 16.7% swinging-strike rate that hinted at even more strikeouts to come.• No home runs allowed and a .226 batting average against.• A fastball that averaged just shy of 96 mph in 2022 and a slider that sliced through the strike zone at 89-90 mph.No wonder the Rockies’ right-hander is so jazzed to begin his minor-league rehab assignment this week. The 32-year-old will begin at High-A Spokane for a couple of appearances, move on to Triple-A Albuquerque, and finally graduate to the big-league club.“Hopefully, it will be about two weeks or so and I’ll be back here,” Kinley said Sunday from the Rockies clubhouse at Coors Field.Late-game reliever Daniel Bard sounds as excited as his buddy.“Any time you put in a ...

A bison gored an Arizona woman in Yellowstone, the park’s first such attack in 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:47 GMT

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — A bison gored and significantly injured an Arizona woman in Yellowstone National Park.The attack happened Monday morning in a field near Lake Lodge on the north side of Lake Yellowstone, park officials said in a statement.The 47-year-old woman from Phoenix was walking in the field with another person when they saw two bison. The people turned to walk away.One of the bison then charged and gored the woman, causing significant injuries to her chest and abdomen.She was taken by helicopter to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho.Related ArticlesNational News | Yellowstone National Park is all patched up. Here are 6 tips for your next trip National News | No toxic gases detected after train carrying hazardous material plunged into Yellowstone River Park officials did not release the woman’s name or condition. How far the two people were from the bison when the attack began was unknown, th...

Ross Colton signs four-year deal with Avalanche

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:47 GMT

The Avalanche on Monday announced it has signed center Ross Colton to a four-year deal and avoided going to arbitration with a player the franchise traded for this offseason.Colton, who played with the Lightning last season, entered the offseason as a restricted free agent after three seasons in Tampa. Colorado acquired his rights on June 28 in exchange for the No. 37 pick in the 2023 NHL entry draft. The Lightning selected Canadian forward Ethan Gauthier with the pick.Related ArticlesColorado Avalanche | Denver renews cable television franchise with Comcast through 2028 to chagrin of sports fans Colorado Avalanche | Avalanche prospect Sam Malinski developed in the shadows during year without games at Cornell Colorado Avalanche | Avalanche Journal: NHL free agency winners and losers … so far Colorado Avalanche | Avalanche development camp 2023: Calum Ritchie’s injury, Taylor Makar’s growth and Colorado̵...

Ultimate souvenir: “Coors Field Cat” Smokey is up for adoption

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:47 GMT

After more than a decade of stalking the baseball stadium’s corridors, Smokey — or the “Coors Field Cat” as he is known by his adoring fans — is entering retirement and looking for a forever home to curl up and watch Rockies games.Smokey, a medium-hair black cat who is neutered and up-to-date on his shots, is up for adoption at the Animal Rescue of the Rockies. Among the cats who call Coors Field home, Smokey is the most senior resident and has been cared for by a dedicated team of cat lovers who bring the felines food each day, his adoption ad reads.His presence at the ballpark is so beloved that Smokey inspired his own Twitter fan account.The mouser, mascot and expert napper is starting to slow down, the ad reads, and health problems are catching up with him.Smokey has feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).“It IS possible for FIV+ kitties to live with FIV- cats as long as everyone is spayed or neutered and they do not fight,” the ad reads. &...

Lindsay Lohan gives birth to first child

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:47 GMT

Lindsay Lohan has given birth to her first child.The “Parent Trap” star and her husband, financier Bader Shammas, are the parents of a “beautiful, healthy son” named Luai, her rep told The Associated Press in a statement Monday.“The family is over the moon in love,” the statement said.Lohan, 37, gave birth in Dubai, where the couple lives, according to Page Six. Her son's exact birth date was not released.Luai is an Arabic name that means “shield” or “protector.” Lohan announced her pregnancy in March in a photo posted to Instagram of a white onesie emblazoned with “coming soon.”She has lived overseas for several years and has been married to Shammas since last year.FILE - Lindsay Lohan appears the Christian Siriano Fall/Winter 2023 fashion show in New York, Feb. 9, 2023. Lohan has given birth to a boy, her first child. The “Parent Trap” star and her husband, financier Bader Shammas, are the parents of a “beautiful, healthy son” named Luai, the rep told The Associated Press in a sta...

Woman gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:47 GMT

A woman was airlifted to a hospital with "significant injuries" after she was gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park, officials said Monday. The 47-year-old woman from Phoenix was walking with another person in a field near the Lake Lodge Cabins on Monday morning, a news release from the park explained. The pair told officials they saw two bison and turned to walk away from the animals. Unfortunately, one of the bison charged and gored the woman. She suffered "significant injuries to her chest and abdomen," according to officials, and was airlifted to an Idaho hospital. If you see these, push them over, Yosemite National Park says Yellowstone rangers say they haven't yet determined how close the woman and her companion were to the bison when it charged, and the incident remains under investigation. Additional details weren't immediately available. The park warns that between mid-July and mid-August, bison are in mating season and "can become agitated more quickly." "Bison ...

Man Killed, Two Others Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Highway 201 [Visalia, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:47 GMT

Fatal Motorcycle-SUV Collision near Road 176 Left 9-Year-Old Girl HospitalizedVISALIA, CA (July 17, 2023) – On Sunday, a motorcycle crash on Highway 201 left a male rider dead and two other people injured.The fatal collision happened in the area of Highway 201 and Road 176. According to the CHP, a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed approached the slower-moving traffic ahead.Consequently, the motorcyclist collided with the side of an SUV.Responding emergency personnel declared the 36-year-old man riding the motorcycle dead at the scene.Meanwhile, paramedics transported his 9-year-old girl passenger to a hospital for treatment of significant injuries. At this time, the two occupants of the motorcycle have not been identified by the CHP. Although, both parties were determined to be from Dinuba.Additionally, reports indicate that the SUV was occupied by at least seven people from Dublin, Ohio, with ages ranging from 45 to 6 years old. Officials also hospitalized one pass...

Samantha Muro Killed in Two-Car Crash on North Perris Boulevard [Perris, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:47 GMT

Two-Car Collision near Ramona Expressway Leaves One Dead, One InjuredPERRIS, CA (July 17, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, a two-car collision in the 4100 block of North Perris Boulevard leaves Samantha Muro dead.The incident happened on July 12th, at around 3:45 p.m., near the intersection of North Perris Boulevard and Ramona Expressway.According to reports, two Kia Sedans were traveling near the intersection when they collided. At this time, the circumstances leading to the collision remain unclear.The impact of the crash caused both drivers of the involved vehicles to sustain injuries.Emergency crews arrived at the site of the collision shortly after. There, they pronounced 29-year-old Samantha Muro dead at the scene. Meanwhile, paramedics transported the other involved driver to Riverside University Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. The Sweet James team sends their deep...

Woman Injured in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on State Route 97 [Toppenish, WA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:47 GMT

Female Pedestrian Hospitalized after Hit-and-Run Collision near Fort RoadTOPPENISH, WA (July 17, 2023) – Early Friday morning, one woman was injured in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on State Route 97.Offices responded to the scene around 4:24 a.m., near Fort Road on July 14th.Per reports, the driver of a northbound vehicle on SR 97 struck the female pedestrian near the intersection and immediately fled the scene.Medics arrived and transported the 23-year-old woman from Wapato to Yakima Memorial Hospital for further treatment. Although, authorities have not yet released her identity.At this time, the suspect is still at large and those with further information are encouraged to contact local officers as soon as possible.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, further details will be provided.Operating a vehicle under the influence is one of the most dangerous things you can do as a driver. If you f...