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Despite on-field and attendance success, no playoffs for the Battlehawks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS - With a 7-3 record, the St. Louis Battlehawks were a hit on the field. The team proved to be a success at the turnstile, too, with an average home attendance of more than 35,000 fans.But there will be no trip to the playoffs for our beloved Battlehawks. When Seattle beat Vegas 28-9 on Sunday night, that gave the Sea Dragons the second playoff spot in the XFL's North Division.Seattle and St. Louis had the same 7-3 record and split their two head-to-head games, but Seattle won the next tie-breaker, which involved points scored and points allowed.

St. Louis protest targets use of ankle monitors, passport confiscation for asylum seekers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

When Guatemalan-native Adelaida crossed the Mexican-American border at McAllen, Texas, to seek asylum, immigration officials told her very little before they attached a GPS monitor to her ankle.“I was scared because never in my life had I seen an ankle monitor,” said Adelaida, who asked that her last name be withheld out of fear of retribution for speaking out. “They told me that when I arrived at the immigration office in St. Louis they would take it off. But that’s not what happened.” She wore the monitor for a year and two months before her attorney made the case for its removal.The monitor made it difficult for the single mother of two children to get jobs at restaurants and hotels, so she ended up turning to construction work.She was also required to turn in her passport, which meant she had no form of identification, and had to be available one full day a week for a home visit. Both made it difficult to keep a job, culminating when the ankle monitor caught on a piece...

Dozens gather at Colorado State Capitol to call for peace in Sudan after Denver man killed

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

As the devastating conflict in Sudan continues, dozens gathered at the Colorado State Capitol Friday after a Denver man was killed in the country.Members for the Sudanese community came together to remember Abubaker Abumasha, who is described by family as a hard working father and husband. He went back to Sudan to celebrate Eid with his wife and two daughters.When the conflict spilled into their city, the Abumasha family loaded into cars and tried to get out.“They got to the first checkpoint, they were getting a wave to come. Then as they got there, bullets started flying. My dad got hit in his leg first, then after, he got hit in his head, then he died. My three little sisters were all in the car. My mom and my little sisters,” explained Khalid Maleeh, Abumasha’s son. “They’re heartbroken. I can just tell, it’s traumatic. It’s never gonna leave them. There’s only so much I can do from here. I’m trying to bring them back home, I ...

Yoder woman pleads guilty to killing newborn, burying child in shallow grave

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

A Yoder woman pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 55 years in prison for killing her newborn baby girl and burying the child on her family’s property.Amy Grace Carr gave birth in early 2021 and according to investigators, she strangled the newborn shortly after birth. According to the arrest affidavit, Carr’s parents found the child buried face up a few days later and called 911. Investigators say the parents had no idea their daughter was sexually active or pregnant.Rather than go to trial on a first-degree murder charge, Carr pleaded guilty to two felonies: second-degree murder and tampering with a deceased human body.The agreement with the 21-year-old stipulates she will serve 48 years in prison for the murder charge and seven years in prison for the tampering charge. The sentences are to run consecutively and will be followed by a mandatory five-year parole term after her release, even if she is released early. If the case had gone to trial, Carr faced a maximum life sentence.Sh...

Looks like Drake didn’t snub Denver after all

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

Drake on Monday announced a dozen new dates for his upcoming “It’s All a Blur Tour” — including one in Denver.While the initial release of tour stops snubbed Denver, the Canadian former child actor and singer-songwriter slotted a concert at Ball Arena for Sept. 8, which joins new shows in Toronto, Brooklyn, Inglewood, Calif., Memphis, Milwaukee, Austin, Texas, Glendale, Ariz., Columbus, Ohio, and Charlotte, N.C.Tickets are available starting Wednesday, April 26, with presales. The general on-sale for the newly added dates begins at 10 a.m. MDT on Friday, April 28,at drakerelated.com (which redirects to ticketmaster.com). Prices are not listed.The Denver concert will feature opener 21 Savage but no other acts are listed. It’s not a rescheduled date — as more than a dozen of the overall tour dates are — and rapper Savage will not be on all national shows. Drake’s latest album, the October 2022-released “Her Loss,” is a collab...

Opinion: As Gov. Polis once said, local control of land use matters

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

With all due respect to Colorado’s governor, Jared Polis, we recently examined with great interest some wisdom that he provided before he took office. We take note of some apparent contradictions that relate to a current bill under debate in the Colorado Legislature.In 2015, then-Congressman Jared Polis said, “Local planning involves widespread citizen input and broad stakeholder involvement. When addressing contentious issues, local governments have more opportunities for public participation than a state or federal government. As such, land use tools allow local governments to act consistently with their constituents’ expectations.”We could not say it better ourselves. Ironically, it is the same Jared Polis who is the impetus of Senate Bill 213, a contentious land use bill that would greatly reduce local control. In some cases, the “reduction” would in fact lead to the elimination of that control.The heart of any community is the people who live there, who robustly engage th...

Homes evacuated due to armed standoff in Canyon Country

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

Several homes have been evacuated in Santa Clarita due to a standoff with an armed man who is “barricaded” inside his vehicle, authorities said.The standoff began around 6:20 a.m. in the 19300 block of Newhouse Street in Canyon Country, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Officials did not release any further information about the suspect or what led to the standoff.“SEB personnel will assume tactical command and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) will attempt to make contact with the suspect to bring this to a peaceful resolution,” the Department said.Sky5 video showed several armored police vehicles surrounding two white SUVs in a cul-de-sac. April 24, 2023. (KTLA)Sky5 video showed several armored police vehicles surrounding two white SUVs in a cul-de-sac.Homes in the 19000 block of Newhouse Street were evacuated as a precaution, officials said. An evacuation center was established at St. Clare Church at 19606 Calla Way.The standoff was unfolding a short distance f...

Walt Disney Co. expected to cut 4,000 jobs this week: report

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

The second round of job cuts at the Walt Disney Co. is expected to begin on Monday.The April wave of job cuts, which has been described as the “big one” or a “bloodbath,” will result in 4,000 jobs being eliminated by the end of the week, Variety reported.Disney CEO Bob Iger announced on Feb. 8 that 7,000 jobs, representing around 3% of the company’s workforce, would be slashed. The reduction comes as Disney enacts a company-wide plan to reduce costs by $5.5 billion.All company divisions, including theme parks, are expected to be impacted by the planned labor reduction. The company’s theme park division includes the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Disney cruise lines and its international parks. Disney workforce cuts to affect all company divisions, including theme parks However, hourly frontline operations positions at the theme parks won’t be affected.Disney is also expected to do a third and final wave of job cuts before the summer season begins, bringi...

Ben Cano Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Highway 99 [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

32-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Fatal Pedestrian Collision near Olive DriveBAKERSFIELD, CA (April 24, 2023) – Late Monday afternoon, Ben Cano was fatally struck in a pedestrian crash on Highway 99.Officers were dispatched to the scene around 4:00 p.m., on the southbound lanes of the freeway near Olive Drive on April 17th.Per reports, the driver of a southbound Chevrolet struck Cano who was crossing the southbound lanes, heading east.Following preliminary duties, investigators say another vehicle slowed down causing Cano to be struck.Medics arrived and transported 32-year-old Cano to Kern Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead.Meanwhile, the drivers involved did not suffer any injuries and impairment was not related to the crash. Also, the traffic in the southbound lanes was affected due to the crash.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Ben Cano.Los...

Ahren Walker Jackalone Killed in Motorcycle Collision on North 4th Avenue [Tucson, AZ]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

50-Year-Old Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident near East 7th StreetTUCSON, AZ (April 24, 2023) – Thursday night, Ahren Walker Jackalone was killed in a motorcycle crash on North 4th Avenue.Authorities responded to the scene around 10:20 p.m., on the 400 block of North 4th Avenue near East 7th Street.Per reports, Jackalone was riding a motorcycle above the 25mph posted speed limit and struck a center median where two female pedestrians were sitting.As a result, both pedestrians suffered minor to serious injuries and were taken to Banner University Medical Center.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics later pronounced 50-year-old Jackalone dead. Meanwhile, crews listed the pedestrians in stable condition.Following preliminary duties, police stated that speed and improper use of the center lane were the main contributing factors. At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends ...