Home

Hawley projects Trump as 2024 GOP nominee, says 'I will pull the lever' for him

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:38 GMT

WASHINGTON - The next presidential election is less than a year away. Some Republican presidential candidates will face off Wednesday evening in Miami in the third primary debate of the 2024 election cycle.The group debating Wednesday does not include former U.S. President Donald Trump, who formally announced last year he would run for office again in 2024. Some elected officials, including Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, believe Trump is the frontrunner to become the GOP presidential nominee. Iced tea DNA unmasks alleged ‘thirsty burglar’ in O’Fallon "Donald Trump is going to be the nominee; I've been saying this for a long time," said Hawley during a virtual chat with FOX 2 on Wednesday. "I'm not sure these debates are particularly productive. I think at this point, we would do well to rally behind Trump as the nominee. I think he is going to be the nominee. I've said that over and over, and I think voters have made up their minds." The comments come following some big Dem...

Thousands of sturgeon are closer to Illinois lake release

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:38 GMT

TOPEKA, Ill. -- Researchers and biologists recently tagged 4,600 young lake sturgeon at the Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery in Mason County as part of Illinois' Lake Sturgeon Recovery Project. Conservationists are trying to bring the ancient native species back to Midwestern lakes and rivers. This tagging initiative is a crucial step towards ensuring the long-term survival of this remarkable species."These PIT tags will provide valuable insights into age, growth rates, and movement," explained a project biologist.Passive Integrated Transponders (PIT Tags) are tracking tags that do not require power. They have a microchip that is activated when it passes close to a special antenna. The tagged sturgeon will be released into the Illinois River and its tributaries, contributing to the recovery of this endangered species in Illinois and the broader Upper Mississippi River Basin. Results: November 7 Missouri Special Election Lake sturgeon, a native species unique to Illinois, can live ...

Kansas City gets served a new professional sports team

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:38 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- In just over a year, Kansas City will have another professional team to cheer on.The Pro Volleyball Federation announced Wednesday that Kansas City is the newest home to an expansion team for the league. Travis Kelce talks Germany match-up against Tyreek Hill The announcement is another signal of Kansas City's prominence as a sports destination and a leader in women's sports.Kansas City will become home for this team in 2025 and is owned by Missy and Kent McCarthy.The owners are KU alumni and have professional sports ownership experience as part of the Kansas City Royals ownership group and a stake in the NBA's Sacramento Kings.The President and CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission and Visit KC, Kathy Nelson, said this sport is a great addition to Kansas City.“This is a perfect addition to our portfolio of professional teams and will complement the thriving youth and collegiate volleyball programs in our region,” Nelson said.The new pro-volleyball federatio...

Woman dies after being struck by Cadillac on East Montview Boulevard in Aurora

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:38 GMT

A woman died after being struck by a Cadillac sedan while she was crossing East Montview Boulevard on Tuesday morning, according to the Aurora Police Department.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | I-70 westbound reopened at Vail Pass Summit after crash closed roadway Crime and Public Safety | Aurora woman running across South Parker Road dies after collision with SUV Crime and Public Safety | I-70 eastbound reopens in Wheat Ridge after late-night crash Crime and Public Safety | Colfax Avenue eastbound reopened west of I-25 after crash Crime and Public Safety | Man killed in I-70 crash in Wheat Ridge was trying to reattach towed car in center lane when tractor-trailer hit it The crash marks the 61st traffic-related fatality in Aurora this year, the most traffic fatalities Aurora has recorded in a single year. The 2022 total of 50 traffic-related deaths was the previous record, according to spokesper...

Jefferson County election results 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:38 GMT

These are county-level results. To see aggregated results for multi-county races, go here.City of Arvada Mayor (Vote For 1)John Marriott49.7%21675Lauren Simpson50.3%21940City of Arvada Councilmember – At Large (Vote For 1)Kathleen Kennedy21.86%8975Sharon H. Davis45.96%18870Bob Loveridge32.19%13216City of Arvada Councilmember – District 2 (Vote For 1)Shawna Ambrose50.63%4334Michael P. Griffith49.37%4226City of Arvada Council Member – District 4 (Vote For 1)Jessica Fenske37.47%4672Bob Fifer62.53%7795City of Edgewater Mayor (Vote For 1)Steve Conklin99.57%935Cassidy0.43%4City of Edgewater Council Members (Vote For 4)John Thomsen15.03%494Mercedes Valdez24.73%813Joie Iten17.65%580Bill Berg17.92%589Kali Janda24.67%811City of Golden Mayor (Vote For 1)Heather Schneider37.19%2650Waquim Filsaime1.38%98Charlie Sturdavant10.26%731Laura Weinberg47.54%3388Country Joe MacDonald3.63%259City of Golden Council – District 1 (Vote For 1)Matt Duncan27.4%827Lisa Vitry46.69%1409Jaco...

Arapahoe County election results 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:38 GMT

These are county-level results. To see aggregated results for multi-county races, go here.City of Aurora Mayor (Vote For 1)Mike Coffman54.5%27376Juan Marcano38.58%19376Jeff Sanford6.92%3475City of Aurora Council Member – At Large (Vote For 2)Alison Coombs28.06%23434Curtis Gardner27.64%23083Thomas Mayes21.84%18241Jono Scott22.45%18751City of Englewood Council Member – At Large – 2 Year Term (Vote For 1)Michael Chisholm25.55%1048Kim Wright43.95%1803Peter Eckel9.58%393Brenda Hubka20.92%858City of Englewood Council Member – At Large – 4 Year Term (Vote For 2)Tena Prange32.42%1886Rita Russell43.05%2504Rick Emmelhainz24.53%1427City of Greenwood Village Mayor (Vote For 1)George E. Lantz100%3183City of Littleton Council Member – At Large (Vote For 1)Chris Campbell36.83%3090Pam Grove63.17%5299City of Aurora Council Member – Ward IV (Vote For 1)Jonathan ”Jon” Gray45.64%4557Stephanie Y. Hancock54.36%5427City of Aurora Council Member –...

Arvada’s nail-biter of a mayor’s race now has a come-from-behind winner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:38 GMT

Lauren Simpson came back from an early deficit in election results and was poised Wednesday poised to become Arvada’s next mayor — the first time that position has had a new face in 12 years.Lauren Simpson is poised be Arvada’s next mayor, after winning a closely contested race against fellow council member John Marriott. (Photo provided by Lauren Simpson)The Arvada councilwoman’s nearly 400-vote advantage over opponent John Marriott, a fellow council member, by Wednesday morning prompted a concession call from Marriott, Simpson said. Late Tuesday, after she overtook Marriott, she had led at one point by just 20 votes, but the margin continued to grow.“It was a very stressful evening — a lot of anxiety and stress,” she said of Tuesday night, noting that she went to bed at 1:45 a.m., only to awaken four hours later to check on the election results again.Simpson held a lead of 50.4% to 49.6% as of early afternoon, with more than 44,000 votes t...

People are feeding coyotes at Orange County nature reserve, managers say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:38 GMT

Don’t feed the coyotes.What might seem like obvious advice is apparently not being heeded by some visitors and residents living near the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in Orange County."We have found evidence of coyotes being fed on the nearby properties or at the edge of the properties, and we've had reports and seen coyotes actually approach humans," said Melissa Borde, an environmental scientist and reserve manager for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.Flyers have been posted warning visitors of increased "coyote activity" at the popular 1300-acre coastal wetlands area between Huntington Beach and Seal Beach. Video shows coyote attack toddler in broad daylight So far, no attacks have been reported but Borde is concerned that if people don’t change their behavior, it is just a matter of time.“Coyotes should be foraging. They should be hunting. They should have a natural fear of humans” she said. “When the coyote becomes habituated … it can become a human or pet safe...

Six Flags Magic Mountain will offer free park admission for Veterans Day, other freebies and discounts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:38 GMT

Six Flags Magic Mountain will offer free park admission to all U.S. armed forces service members and veterans during Six Flags Veterans Weekend, the theme park announced Wednesday.All veterans, retired military and active-duty personnel are invited to visit the park from Nov. 10-12 to receive complimentary park admission when they show a valid military ID.Free admission tickets can be redeemed on the Six Flags website or at the front gate, a news release said. Six Flags, Knott’s Berry Farm owner will merge to create amusement park giant Friends and family members of veterans and active-duty personnel can also receive park admission for $19.99 during the park’s weekend-long event.These other freebies or discounts can also be redeemed to celebrate Veterans Day:Free admission at national parks nationwideFree meal from Applebee’sCalifornia Pizza Kitchen is also offering veterans and active service members a free mealActive-duty military and veterans can get a free Original Grand Slam ...

Citigroup discriminated against Armenian Americans, federal regulator says; bank fined $25.9 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:38 GMT

Citigroup intentionally discriminated against Armenian Americans when they applied for credit cards, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Wednesday.The bureau said some bank employees argued internally that Armenian Americans were more likely to commit fraud and referred to applicants as “bad guys” or as affiliated with organized crime. The CFPB found that Citi employees were trained to avoid approving applications with last names ending in “yan” or "ian" — the most common suffix to Armenian last names — as well applications that originated in Glendale, California, where a significant portion of the country's Armenian-American population lives. As part of the order, Citi will pay $24.5 million in fines as well as $1.4 million in remedies to impacted customers. The origins of the case come as a result of some organized crime syndicates operating in Southern California that involve Armenian Americans. The leaders of the Armenian crime rings have been charged with identity the...