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Second former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice advises Republicans against impeachment

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:40 GMT

MADISON, Wis. — A second conservative former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice asked to investigate taking the unprecedented step of impeaching a liberal justice on Wednesday came out against it.Former Justice Jon Wilcox told the Associated Press that there was nothing to justify impeaching Justice Janet Protasiewicz, as some Republican lawmakers have floated because of comments she made during the campaign about redistricting and donations she accepted from the Wisconsin Democratic Party.“I do not favor impeachment,” Wilcox told AP in a telephone interview. “Impeachment is something people have been throwing around all the time. But I think it’s for very serious things.”The Wisconsin Constitution reserves impeachment for “corrupt conduct in office, or for crimes and misdemeanors.”Wilcox, along with former justices David Prosser and Patience Roggensack, were tapped by Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to look into possible impeachment.Prosser advised against impeachment in a...

Election 2023: South Washington School Board (Elect 3)

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:40 GMT

SOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDOn Nov, 7 voters in the South Washington County School District will elect three board members from a field of 11 candidates.General information about the Nov. 7 election is online at twincities.com/tag/elections. In addition, twincities.com/news/politics/elections will have a full voters guide with candidates for Ramsey, Dakota and Washington county races online this month. To find out where to vote, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s online polling place finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us.Jaime KokaiselJaime Kokaisel of Woodbury, candidate for District 833 South Washington County School Board in the November 2023 election. (Courtesy of the candidate)Age: 46What qualifies you to hold this position? As a mother of two school-aged children attending SoWashCo Schools for 10 years and non-public for three, I bring experience, perspective, and vision to see the big picture. I am a college graduate, a former manager, a current small busin...

No injuries reported after early morning shooting in Rensselaer

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:40 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A suspect has been arrested after a shooting early Wednesday morning at a public housing property. The Rensselaer Police Department said no injuries were reported when the bullet was shot from one apartment through another. It happened at the complex. The resident  who woke up to a bullet in her bedroom wall did not want to talk to NEWS10 on camera but said she just moved in with her two kids after they had been homeless for a year. Mom and son were about to call it a night when the shot was fired. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “At 2:56 this morning we received a call from a neighbor who stated that she heard what sounded like a loud pop,” said Rensselaer Police Department Detective Sergeant Michael Deso.She said when they walked out of their bedrooms they found their hallway filled with smoke and debris.Joseph Gonzalez is the resident who lives in the apartment where that shot was fired from...

Football coach shot in front of players at practice, St. Louis community shocked

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Grief on the gridiron. Community leaders say a well-known youth football coach was shot several times Tuesday during practice in front of his players. The preliminary investigation from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department revealed that a 30-year-old coach ended up in an altercation with a 43-year-old suspect moments before he was shot. The shooting happened at Sherman Park around 7 p.m. Tuesday. Police have not disclosed if the suspect had been known to the coach. Monthly $500 payments coming soon for some St. Louis families Many residents, in addition to players and parents, are shocked by the shooting. “I can’t imagine how horrific it is for the players, and they have to go home, and the parents are now trying to come up with answers as to why," said James Clark with the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis.  "I can’t imagine what that scene was like, and how it's playing again and again in the minds of those young boys," said St. Louis resident Kayla Wi...

McDonald's reopens O'Fallon location, honoring owner's ALS battle

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:40 GMT

O'FALLON, Mo. - One McDonald's location in O'Fallon, Missouri, celebrated its grand reopening on Wednesday while also recognizing the owner's battle with ALS. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Monthly $500 payments coming soon for some St. Louis families The newly-reopened restaurant is owned and operated by Dave Giarla. He has owned a McDonald's franchise for nearly 30 years. Giarla has also been diagnosed with ALS. As part of the grand reopening, Dave's son donated $5,000 to the ALS Association of St. Louis. O'Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy has also declared Oct. 11 as David Giarla Day. The reopened McDonald's location is at 1011 North Main Street.

St. Margaret of Scotland unveils revamped playground

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A refurbished addition to the St. Margaret of Scotland playground has opened in south St. Louis. The new playground surface was funded by a $40,000 grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Monthly $500 payments coming soon for some St. Louis families Patrick Holley, Principal at St. Margaret of Scotland, says this is a big upgrade to the previous flooring. “The material before were individual little squares, and in the sun, what they would do is curl up,” he said. The brand-new playground flooring is made of 25,000 pounds of used, recycled tires. It’s much more efficient and resilient than before. The recycled materials were refurbished from the state of Missouri itself, which fit into the teachings of St. Margaret of Scotland by being good stewards of the Earth. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

St. Louis-area Ameren line workers prepare for international lineman's rodeo

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:40 GMT

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - With the Wednesday sun high above Maryland Heights, Ameren crews geared up and climbed up in an effort to brush up on their skills.This weekend, Ameren crews from the St. Louis area will participate in the 39th annual International Lineman’s Rodeo in Overland Park, Kansas.“This is a really great event for our skilled craft co-workers to get out and showcase their talents,” said Jon Shockley, Senior Manager of Electric Training for Ameren Missouri. Monthly $500 payments coming soon for some St. Louis families Shockley says this weekend’s event, billed as the “Lineman Olympics," brings together the most talented line workers from utilities around the world. For Ameren crews, it’s a chance to put their protocols into practice with a purpose.“A time for us to do team building, bonding, and working with our folks to be able to better serve our customers. To better deliver safe, reliable energy to our region," said Shockley.The events these linemen will compete i...

Broncos finalize transfer of controlling owner designation from Rob Walton to club CEO Greg Penner

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:40 GMT

The Broncos on Wednesday finalized a change in their designated controlling owner from Rob Walton to CEO Greg Penner, the team confirmed to The Post.The move became official Wednesday when the NFL’s finance committee reviewed the details of the change and gave it unanimous support, a league source confirmed.Nothing about the club’s day-to-day organizational structure or duties changes in making Penner, Walton’s son-in-law, the controlling owner. Penner and Carrie Walton Penner, Rob’s daughter, have had daily operational control of the Broncos since the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group purchased the franchise in August 2022.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | Trio of Broncos front seven defenders ruled out for Thursday night at Kansas City Denver Broncos | Broncos scouting report: How Denver matches up against Chiefs and predictions Denver Broncos | Frank Clark came to Denver to help restore Broncos’ rivalry with Chi...

Body parts stolen from casket at Crown Hill Cemetery in Jefferson County

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:40 GMT

Somebody broke into the crypt in a private mausoleum at Crown Hill Cemetery in Jefferson County overnight, pried open a coffin and stole portions of the body contained inside it, authorities said Wednesday.Jefferson County sheriff’s officials said deputies were dispatched to the cemetery, at 7777 W. 29th Ave., at 7:20 a.m. Wednesday on a report of damage to a mausoleum. There, the deputies found “severe damage to the crypt front on a private mausoleum, as well as damage to the crypt and casket inside,” the sheriff’s office said in a news release.Investigators believe “unknown suspects” forced their way in overnight and stole body parts from the casket, sheriff’s officials said.Deputies searched the area but did not find the suspects, officials said.Anyone with information is asked to call the Jeffco sheriff’s tipline at 303-271-5612.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Three stabbed at Denver homeless shelter in Park Hi...

Unique Denver beer bar closing after six years in Five Points

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:40 GMT

Goed Zuur is saying goodbye. The singular Five Points beer bar, which specializes in sour ales and small plates, will pour its gueuze on Oct. 22, according to co-owner John Fayman.“It has been an amazing ride in the world of mixed fermentation sour ales and we couldn’t have come this far without your love and support,” Fayman, who also owns Backcountry Pizza & Tap House in Boulder, wrote on Facebook. “Our incredible team and I have been dealing with an increasing amount of issues since COVID, and ultimately, we feel this is the best decision.”Goed Zuur sold butter boards for $15 since it opened in 2017. (Provided by Goed Zuur) Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Leven Deli beefs up with new spot in Wash Park Restaurants, Food and Drink | Still waiting for an invite to Casa Bonita? Some diners have been more than once. Restaurants, Food and Drink | New brewery from two DIYers opening in Adams County...