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St. Louis CITY SC planning major announcement at Desoto Park this evening

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis CITY SC is planning a major announcement at 2:00 p.m.It will be made at the Desoto Park Soccer Fields. They're teaming up with American Family Insurance for the announcement. Neighbors frustrated with sidewalk squatters FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Southwest Airlines adding nonstop service from St. Louis to Los Cabos, Mexico

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Southwest Airlines has announced plans for nonstop service between the St. Louis Lambert International Airport and Los Cabos, Mexico.The new flights will be a seasonal option for travelers looking to plan spring breaks, beginning as early as March 9, 2024. "Known for the brutal winter season, travelers from here would love more options for sunny escapes," said The Cabo Sun in an air travel report. How should St. Louis use its Rams settlement money? Weigh in through a survey According to Southwest Airlines, the new flights to Los Cabos will complement seasonal service to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. By next March, Southwest Airlines is expected to resume nonstop seasonal flights to Punta Cana, San Francisco and several Florida destinations, per a news release. The new and returning flights are intended to address seasonal travel patterns and demand.

Back to school supply lists are daunting. Here’s some ways to save money while shopping.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:26 GMT

As it gets closer to back to school for the kids, many parents are relieved to be going back to the normal day-to-day routine of the school year. There also comes the dreaded school supply list shopping.Lists in hand and kids in tow, parents flock to their nearest Staples or Walmart or Target looking to grab those notebooks, binders and colored pencils that line the list. That list can get expensive especially if you have multiple school-age children. It doesn’t need to be.Here are some tips and tricks to shopping for those back to school supplies that will let you save a few bucks and still fulfill everything your child needs to be ready for the new school year.Shop onlineMany times, buying online through various different retailers will offer better prices or selection than those in store.Clip couponsCoupons are a great way to save money while shopping. Many retailers offer coupons that are good toward school supplies.Buy in bulkDon’t be afraid to pick up that five pack of noteboo...

Increased traffic expected starting Monday with CU Boulder move-in

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:26 GMT

People driving in or around Boulder should expect increased traffic beginning Monday through the end of next week due to student move-in at the University of Colorado Boulder.The move-in process is spread out over several days to lessen the traffic impact in and around Boulder. However, U.S. 36, Baseline Road, Broadway and Arapahoe Avenue in the areas around campus often have more congestion during the move-in process.Big box stores and grocery stores near campus may also be busier than usual as students pick up any move-in essentials.Classes for the fall semester at CU Boulder begin on Aug. 28.

Colorado’s major ski resorts announce opening dates for 2023-24 season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:26 GMT

Front Range temperatures remain in the 90s and there’s no fresh snow on mountain ski slopes, but Vail Resorts announced projected opening dates for its Colorado resorts on Wednesday.Keystone is listed as “mid-October, pending early season conditions,” but Breckenridge and Vail are scheduled to open on Nov. 10, with Beaver Creek and Crested Butte to open the day before Thanksgiving, which is Nov. 22. Conditions permitting, of course.Actual opening dates depend on having sufficiently cold temperatures for snowmaking, sometimes augmented by natural snowfall. Last year Keystone opened on Oct. 28, Breckenridge on Nov. 9, Vail on Nov. 11, Beaver Creek on Nov. 21 and Crested Butte on Nov. 23.Related ArticlesOutdoors | No need for a telescope: The right binoculars can help amateur astronomers get started Outdoors | Hidden gems of Colorado’s Western Slope include sandstone arches, James Beard-quality dining Outdoors | This is...

Some cities are pushing for rent control. They’re meeting resistance

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:26 GMT

By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline.orgWith rents soaring since the COVID-19 pandemic tightened the housing supply, more local governments are considering rent control to keep increases in check and, ideally, protect struggling tenants whose incomes haven’t kept pace.At the same time, some states are enacting measures to prohibit cities from adopting rent control, a policy that has long divided economists and housing experts.Some policy analysts say restrictions exacerbate the housing crunch by keeping tenants in place longer than they’d otherwise stay. And some research has raised questions about whether the true beneficiaries are renters with low incomes or those with high incomes.Rent regulation policies — known as rent control or rent stabilization — dictate how often and by how much a landlord can increase rents. More than 200 local governments have a rent control policy in place, according to the National Apartment Association, an industry group.More local governments are working to...

Woman violently dragged by purse snatcher in Hacienda Heights

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:26 GMT

Video captured the terrifying moment a woman was dragged across the ground by a purse snatcher in Los Angeles County's Hacienda Heights neighborhood.The violent robbery happened Monday afternoon outside a Bank of America on Azusa Avenue and Pepper Brook Way.Video captured at the scene shows a male thief dragging the victim by the arm as he attempts to steal her purse.After dragging the woman across the parking lot, the thief finally yanks the purse from her before fleeing the scene.The woman is left lying on the ground as bystanders are seen chasing the suspect off. Locals said the incident has left them shaken. Video captured the terrifying moment a woman was dragged across the road by a purse snatcher in Hacienda Heights on August 14, 2023.“It’s scary to see that,” said Jose Rafoya, a local resident. “It might be your aunt,  your grandma. I come here with my wife, my little kid and you never know. I open the door and somebody comes in with a knife or a gun. It’s scary.”The Lo...

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis put Santa Barbara home on Airbnb

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:26 GMT

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis would like to host you at their Santa Barbara guest house this weekend. The couple made the announcement on Instagram on Tuesday. "I have a really dumb idea," Kutcher explained to Kunis in the video. “It’s dumber than my mustache, I promise." Madonna’s Celebration Tour dates in Inglewood rescheduled to 2024 “I think we should have complete strangers come and stay with us at the beach. It’s so nice here,” he continued. Kunis laughed in disbelief, “Like, in real life?”"Yeah, like real life, because it's really nice here. I think they'll like it," the "That 70's Show" actor said with a straight face."I think they'll like it too!" Kunis giggled. "Okay, so we're doing it? Great!" Kutcher said while finalizing the plans while his partner still processed the idea. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis play ping pong at Clayton Kershaw's 6th Annual Ping Pong 4 Purpose on Aug. 23, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Kershaw's Challenge)"It’s not th...

Isaac Benitez Dead, Anthony Duran Arrested after Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on North La Cholla Boulevard [Tucson, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:26 GMT

Two Suspects Arrested after Deadly Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Collision on West Wetmore RoadTUCSON, AZ (August 16, 2023) – Late Monday night, Isaac Benitez was killed in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on North La Cholla Boulevard.Around 10:40 p.m., police responded to the scene near West Wetmore Road on July 24th.Per reports, 18-year-old Anthony Duran got into an altercation with 17-year-old Benitez. Investigators say Duran sped off in a vehicle and dragged Benitez, causing life-threatening injuries.Paramedics arrived and transported Benitez to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.Meanwhile, authorities located and arrested Duran and another suspect. Both Duran and the juvenile suspect were taken to Pima County Jail where they faced a charge of reckless manslaughter.No other information was disclosed by deputies, and the crash is still under investigation.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and ...

Three Hospitalized Following Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 2 [Skykomish, WA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:26 GMT

Lanes Blocked and Three People Injured in a Multi-Vehicle Crash on Money Creek CampgroundSKYKOMISH, WA (August 16, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 2 left three injured, police said.It occurred shortly after 4:00 p.m., August 5th, just east of Money Creek Campground at milepost 47, State Patrol Trooper Kelsey Harding said.Furthermore, the Washington State Patrol deputies stated that multiple vehicles were involved but the total numbers were not yet released.Also, the collision ended up injuring three people including one person with life-threatening injuries. They were all flown to Harborview Medical Center.Consequently, the deputies blocked all lanes of the highway between Grotto and Skykomish for approximately three hours. However the roadway has been reopened to the public, and officials will post additional information as it becomes available.One small driving mistake can lead to multi-vehicle accidents. That is why it is important to always...