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Lawmakers chip away at Parson’s plan for I-70 improvements

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:26 GMT

The biggest single building project in Gov. Mike Parson’s budget – $859 million to widen three sections of Interstate 70 – will have to be pared back if lawmakers divert funds to other highways, Department of Transportation Director Patrick McKenna said Tuesday.McKenna spent part of the day answering questions about MoDOT appropriations as the House Budget Committee works through Parson’s $51.6 billion spending plan for all of state government. The goal, Chairman Cody Smith said, is to be ready to amend the budget when lawmakers return after their upcoming mid-session break.The funding for the I-70 project would be almost 20% of the proposed $4.8 billion MoDOT budget for the coming fiscal year. In subcommittee work, amendments to take $48 million from the I-70 plan passed, with the money being redirected to a five-mile project on Interstate 44 in Springfield and an environmental impact study for improvements to the entire I-44 corridor.Widening I-70 to three lanes in each direc...

It’s always a fun afternoon with wine blogger, Megan Greco

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Megan Greco is back for another segment of Wine Down Wednesday. Be sure to educate yourself about wines for the upcoming Spring season! Her blog is If You Pour it, They Will Come!IfYouPourItTheyWillCome.com

Grandview’s Sienna Betts named Gatorade Colorado girls basketball player of the year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:26 GMT

For the third straight year, a member of the Betts family has been crowned the Gatorade Colorado girls basketball player of the year.Grandview sophomore Sienna Betts on Wednesday received the honors, following in the footsteps of her sister Lauren, a 6-foot-7 freshman at Stanford who won the award each of the last two seasons.Related ArticlesPreps | Battle-tested Arapahoe eyes first state title in Class 6A girls Final 4: “We’re not done yet” Preps | PHOTOS: 2023 Colorado high school basketball state tournament quarterfinals Preps | Scouting the Class 6A Great 8 basketball games at Denver Coliseum Preps | Colorado state basketball tournaments 2023 Class 4A Great 8 results and coverage Preps | Glenwood Springs upsets top-seeded George Washington in Class 5A Great 8 as Demons eye first girls basketball title The younger Betts, who stands at 6-4, is averaging 21.6 points, 16.3 rebounds and ...

New Avalanche center Lars Eller has a Stanley Cup-winning goal on his résumé. But he says it’s not even his most important goal.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:26 GMT

The national television screens cut from the ice in Las Vegas to the streets in Washington, D.C., where throngs were already starting to celebrate 7:37 before it became official.In the weeks and years that followed, Lars Eller would encounter fans in Washington who thanked him. He noticed a distinct increase in his local recognizability.“I’d talk to fans that would say, ‘Oh, I’ve been a fan since ’75.’ You know, like, 15 years before I was even born,” Eller told The Post.The Colorado Avalanche’s new third-line center was beloved at his previous stop for scoring the game-winning goal that clinched the Washington Capitals’ first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history, 43 years after their 8-67-5 debut season in 1974-75. But Eller argues it’s not even the most important goal of his 14-year career.“I think you carry that with you,” he said. “It’s one of the best memories in your career. So that’s tough to beat, of course. I think it...

Bystander sues Denver police officer who shot her in LoDo last summer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:26 GMT

One of the five bystanders erroneously shot by a Denver police officer as bars let out in Lower Downtown last year filed a lawsuit against the officer this week.Angelica Rey was among the bystanders shot by Officer Brandon Ramos on July 17 near Larimer and 20th streets. The officer, who was suspended after the shooting and is facing criminal charges, was aiming at a man with a gun but missed and hit the bystanders on a crowded street. Five were shot and one additional bystander was injured, police have said.Rey, who was 23 at the time and out celebrating a promotion at work, was shot in the leg. She bled profusely and was “nearly trampled” when the crowd around her panicked after the shooting, she alleges in the lawsuit, which was filed in Denver District Court on Tuesday. A tourniquet was used on Rey’s leg, and she later learned the bullet had severed a nerve, leaving her with a permanent injury and loss of function, the lawsuit says.She is seeking an unspecified ...

Interview with a Saitama blockchain Industry Expert Russell Armand

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:26 GMT

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with a Saitama blockchain industry expert Russell Armand (https://www.saitamatoken.com/) about the potential of Bitcoin, regulation, CDCBs, and the use case of their company - writes CEO of CoinReporter Dimitar YankovWhen asked about the potential of Bitcoin, the Saitama expert spoke about its long-term potential and how it paved the way for other cryptocurrencies to take its place. They believe that Bitcoin could potentially become a global digital currency, which is what we all want in a fast-paced society where we need borderless currencies and digital currencies.On the topic of regulation, Russell Armand stated that if everyone can agree on things, it'll be regulated just like everything else. Each country will have its own restrictions surrounding it, but the finite line item there is the global currency. They feel that once those parameters are set, it should be smooth sailing.When asked about the impact of CDCBs on the cryptocurrency ma...

Powerball jackpot winner purchases mansion in Hollywood Hills

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:26 GMT

The winner of last year's record-setting $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot has made his first major splurge.Edwin Castro, who came forward to claim the prize in February, has apparently used a chunk of that life-changing money to purchase a mansion in the Hollywood Hills.The mansion sold for a whopping $25.5 million, according to Jack Flemming of the Los Angeles Times, citing property records. Zillow lists the sale date as March 1. It's the most expensive sale in Hollywood Hills this year and one of the most expensive homes ever sold in the area, Flemming reports.The home was built in 2022 by developer Roman James, according to Dirt.com. The 5-bedroom, 7-bath mansion (with a footprint of 13,578 square feet) overlooks both the Sunset Strip and Chateau Marmont.The mansion sold for a whopping $25.5 million, according to Jack Flemming of the Los Angeles Times, citing property records (Berlyn Photography)The mansion sold for a whopping $25.5 million, according to Jack Flemming of the Los A...

Atmospheric river targets California: When will the rain stop in SoCal?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:26 GMT

Here we go again. Another atmospheric river is heading toward California, preparing to dump heavy rain and snow over the state.While rain was already falling in parts of California on Wednesday, the main event is expected to start Thursday, National Weather Service forecasters say. The heaviest rain will likely fall Thursday night into Friday, when activity will peak, but precipitation is expected to continue through the weekend. The ground is already saturated in many parts of the state, and flooding risk remains high through Sunday. Southern California to see more rain by the end of the week But even after the atmospheric river passes, the forecast doesn't look dry. In San Francisco, there's at least a 50% chance of showers through Tuesday. While in Los Angeles, the heaviest of the rainfall is expected to hit by late Thursday and lasting into Friday.  In fact, it could be weeks, or even a month, before we see a stretch of dry weather in the region, said Brian Garcia, warni...

Rider Fatally Struck in Motorcycle Crash on Sossaman Road [Mesa, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:26 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Accident on Ray RoadMESA, AZ (March 8, 2023) – Friday afternoon, one rider was pronounced dead after a motorcycle crash on Sossaman Road.Dispatchers responded to the scene at the intersection of Ray and Sossaman Road on February 17th near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.Per reports, the driver of a truck attempted to turn left onto southbound Sossaman Road and struck the motorcyclist. Upon impact, the rider was ejected from the motorcycle onto the road, causing head trauma.Medical personnel arrived and pronounced the rider dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.Meanwhile, the truck driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Investigators also say the rider was not wearing a helmet at the time.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, further details will be provided about the motorcycle crash on Sossaman...

Nathan Johnson Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Crash on Foxen Canyon Road [Sisquoc, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:26 GMT

18-Year-Old Student Fatally Struck in Motorcycle Accident near Foxen Vineyard and WinerySISQUOC, CA (March 8, 2023) – Sunday morning, Nathan Johnson was fatally struck in a motorcycle crash on Foxen Canyon Road.The incident occurred just before 10:00 a.m., at the 7600 block of Foxen Canyon Road, near Foxen Vineyard & Winery.According to the California Highway Patrol, a Yamaha R6 motorcycle going south collided head-on with a northbound Honda Accord.Investigators claimed that the rider crossed the double yellow lines and crashed into the Accord.Responding personnel declared the motorcyclist, 18-year-old Johnson of Santa Maria, dead at the scene. The driver and passenger inside the Accord did not sustain any injuries.Santa Maria Joint Union High School District spokesman said that Johnson was a senior student at Righetti High School.At this time, the California Highway Patrol is working to determine the factors that contributed to the incident. An active investigation into t...