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St. Louis man sentenced in teen's 2019 shooting death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis man was sentenced Thursday after taking an Alford plea in the case of a teenager's shooting death from 2019. Joseph Renick, 58, was sentenced to 10 years of prison in the Aug. 25, 2019, shooting deathof Sentonio Cox in the city’s Patch neighborhood. Renick entered an Alford plea for a reduced charge of first-degree involuntary manslaughter. The Alford plea means Alford plea he does not admit guilt, but acknowledges prosecutors have sufficient evidence to get a conviction. Woman charged with ramming, shooting thieves who stole sister’s car Prosecutors allege Renick and another man backed Cox into a vacant lot in the 7300 block of Vermont Avenue after spotting him and his cousin looking into parked cars. Cox's cousin ran away, though he remained at the scene. Sentonio Cox was gunned down on Aug. 25, 2019, in the city's Patch neighborhood.Prosecutors argued a witness reported to police that another man told Renick to “shoot this piece of (expletive)." Renick r...

Suspect in 2020 St. Francois County murder flees after posting bond

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:55 GMT

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. - A woman facing trial for murder in St. Francois County is on the loose a week after posting bond.Megan ColeIn March 2020, the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Megan Cole with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution, and abandonment of a corpse. Cole was one of two people accused of beating and strangling Anthony D. O'Harver, then wrapping his body in a large section of carpet.At the time, Cole was ordered to remain jailed without bond until her trial. Woman charged with ramming, shooting thieves who stole sister’s car However, on June 14, the St. Francois County Circuit Court allowed Cole, 29, to post a $500,000 bond, under the conditions of house arrest and GPS ankle monitoring.On June 22, the St. Francois County Sheriff's Department said Cole removed her GPS device and fled her home in Farmington.Anyone with information on Cole's whereabouts is asked to contact the sh...

Aurora man arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Lakewood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:55 GMT

Lakewood police arrested an Aurora man Thursday in connection with Tuesday’s fatal shooting.Randy Jiron, 40, of Aurora was arrested Thursday on suspicion of first-degree murder, according to a news release from the Lakewood Police Department.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Denver police release videos of officer being ambushed, shooting of second officer later same day Crime and Public Safety | Man faces first-degree murder charges in I-25 road-rage killings of 2 brothers in Denver Crime and Public Safety | Juvenile arrested in connection with homicide in Greeley Crime and Public Safety | Judge sees “reasonable belief” that Denver school board’s closed-door meeting violated law, will review recording Crime and Public Safety | Police shoot and kill man who fired at officers in Windsor, investigation launched At about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Lakewood police responded to reports...

The Denver Post is ending commenting on July 1. Here’s why.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:55 GMT

We have long valued the comments section of our website as a place to raise differing viewpoints, let us know voices we might have missed, point out errors or confusing language — and let readers engage in a lively debate.But, unfortunately, we have also witnessed our commenting section becoming an uncivil place that drives readers away and opens those trying to engage in thoughtful conversation to hateful, personal attacks.The Denver Post has tried a variety of approaches over the years to counter that, including encouraging our journalists to engage with commenters and adding layers of controls around our moderation with professional full-time moderators.None of it managed to make our commenting section the productive space for engagement we envisioned.RELATED: Subscribe to breaking news alerts, the Mile High Roundup, In the Know and more Denver Post newsletters Our resources need to be devoted to bringing you news that matters and makes us worthy of the trust you put in us ...

CU football coach Deion Sanders to have emergency surgery for blood clot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:55 GMT

Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders is set to have emergency surgery Friday to treat a blood clot, Pat McAfee reported on his podcast Thursday morning. McAfee said doctors discovered a blood clot in Sanders’ groin.Deion Sanders is having emergency surgery tomorrow for a blood clot in his groin..You got this Coach Prime #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/lZbeffvn8l— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 22, 2023Coach Prime has had other health issues recently, including last week’s news that he may have to have his foot amputated to treat a circulation issue. Sanders has struggled with blood flow in his left foot before and had two toes amputated in 2021. He also has referenced not having feeling on the bottom of his foot.Sanders, the only person who’s ever played in both the Super Bowl and the World Series, was hired in December to take over in Boulder after two seasons as the head coach at Jackson State.Want more sports news? Sign up for the Sports Omelette to ...

Man provided girl with pot, then sexually assaulted her in Needles, sheriff's officials say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:55 GMT

A Perris man was arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a girl he provided marijuana to, officials said Thursday.David Stebbins, 25, was arrested Wednesday after San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a call about a sexual assault in the 100 Block of Marina Dr.An investigation revealed that two juveniles were provided marijuana by Stebbins, who then allegedly sexually assaulted one of them.Stebbins was arrested and booked on suspicion of lewd acts with a minor under 14 and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, officials said.His bail was set at $30,000.

The median age of Americans is the highest its ever been

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:55 GMT

The median age of Americans reached a record high of 38.9 years between 2021 and 2022, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday.During that timeframe, the median age in the nation has increased by 0.2 years.The rapid rise is noteworthy since the median age in 2000 was 35 and in 1980 it was 30. America aged rapidly in the last decade as baby boomers grew older and births dropped “As the nation’s median age creeps closer to 40, you can really see how the aging of baby boomers, and now their children — sometimes called echo boomers — is impacting the median age,” Kristie Wilder, a demographer in the Census Bureau’s Population Division, said in a statement.Researchers found that about 17 states had median ages above 40 in 2022. Maine led the group with the highest median age with 44.8 and New Hemisphere followed with 43.3.On the contrary, Utah, the District of Columbia and Texas had the lowest median ages in the nation. Utah had a median age of 31.9, the Di...

An inside look at 'The Friends Experience' in Long Beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:55 GMT

Fans of a 90s sitcom that's imprinted the hearts of many will soon have an opportunity to relive those nostalgic moments in a new interactive experience.It all starts at the Central Perk cafe, where "Friends" Rachel Green, Monica Geller, Phoebe Buffay, Joey Tribbiani, Chandler Bing and Ross Geller have spent many hours hanging out with mugs of caffeine in hand.But this coffee shop isn't located at on W86th St. between Columbus Ave. and Broadway in New York City. Instead, this gathering place can be found just north of Long Beach at 4661 Silva St. in Lakewood.Dubbed "The FRIENDS Experience," fans can immerse themselves in the world of that quirky friend group by exploring interactive set recreations. For instance, there will be a chance to plop down on that iconic orange couch inside Central Perk. After that, fans can head on over to Rachel and Monica's apartment to talk life and love in their kitchen. Fear not, there will also be an opportunity to dance in front of the iconic founta...

Breaking Beauty Barriers: Jason Tavares’ Journey From Pierre n Carlo Haute Coiffure Salon to Best-Selling Black Caviar Infused Hair Line

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:55 GMT

When Jason Tavares, a young and ambitious multicultural hairstylist, took a leap of faith and moved to New York City in August 1994, little did he know that he was embarking on a transformative journey that would shape his destiny and significantly impact the beauty industry.Tavares started his beauty education at LIBS beauty school in the heart of Manhattan, which laid the groundwork for his illustrious career. A stint at the famous Salon DNB was his first taste of professional hairdressing and introduced him to the art of coiffing. This experience ignited his passion for the beauty industry and spurred him to pursue a more exclusive and high-end clientele.“After LIBS and Salon DNB, I realized hair and beauty were my passion, and I craved a more refined clientele,” Tavares shares. This quest led him to his first celebrity client, a game-changing moment that ushered in a series of A-list patrons.After honing his skills in New York, Tavares moved to Philadelphia to contin...

Don’t toss that crab shell. A substance found in it could be key to renewable energy, UMD researchers say.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:55 GMT

Abigail Gruskin | Baltimore Sun (TNS)At summertime backyard feasts, crab shells are just a barrier between hunger and satisfaction. Marylanders smash the crustaceans’ protective casings with wooden mallets, pick out the tasty meat and toss the remnants aside.But what if crab shells could have a bigger impact, playing a vital role in harnessing renewable energy and reducing planet-warming emissions?University of Maryland researchers are changing the way people look at those thin exoskeletons — investigating the feasibility of putting them to work in an innovative battery.“People never thought of that before,” said Lin Xu, 31, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at College Park.Xu and a team of researchers have been exploring the use of a chemical that comes from crustacean shells in a zinc-ion battery designed to store renewable energy.Last fall, working under the direction of Liangbing Hu, a Maryland professor who said he conceived the id...