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Missouri Supreme Court rejects appeal of abortion ballot language ruling

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Missouri Supreme Court declines to hear Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft's appeal about the wording of an abortion ballot issue. Two weeks ago, a circuit judge ruled. Ashcroft's wording on the issue was politically partisan. He called abortions "dangerous." Missouri soldier awarded medal for saving drowning family A lower court rewrote the ballot issue. Ashcroft appealed to the Missouri Supreme Court, which refused to get involved.The issue now asks voters if they want to amend the constitution to "establish a right to make decisions about reproductive health care." Supporters will need to gather 170,000 signatures by May to put the issue on the November 2024 ballot.

Police investigating O'Reilly Auto Parts store break-in

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Someone broke into an O'Reilly Auto Parts store overnight.It happened just before 1:30 a.m. on McCausland Avenue in the Ellendale neighborhood of south St. Louis. The glass on the front door was broken. Missouri soldier awarded medal for saving drowning family So far, no suspects have been found. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Broncos starting QBs since Peyton Manning, 2023 edition: Where are they now?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:09 GMT

Russell Wilson hit a milestone in Week 11.It was 25th start with the Broncos, giving him the most number of starts at quarterback for the franchise since Peyton Manning retired, surpassing former Denver seventh-round draft pick Trevor Siemian.From Siemian to Wilson, here’s a look at who they are, how they fared in the role and where they are today.Trevor SiemianJohn Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) throws a pass to running back Devontae Booker (23) during the third quarter on Dec. 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium.How he landed with the Broncos: Siemian was selected in the seventh round (250th pick overall) by the Broncos in 2015.How he fared in Denver: Siemian played 25 games, making 24 starts for the Broncos, leading them to a 13-11 record. He completed 59.3% of his passes for 5,686 yards, 30 touchdowns and 24 interceptions. He was traded to the Vikings along with a 2018 seventh-round pick following the ...

Broncos Mailbag: How can Denver create more big passing plays for Courtland Sutton and others?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:09 GMT

Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason. Click here to submit a question.In your estimation, has it been the offense, defense or combination of both that’s turned the Broncos season around?— Ed Helinski, Albany, N.Y.Hey Ed, thanks for getting us going this week. It’s never exactly one or the other — and, while we’re at it, don’t sleep on the role Marvin Mims Jr. and the Broncos return game has played or Wil Lutz’s five field goals Sunday night against Minnesota.At the risk of oversimplifying, the defense is where we start regardless of the perspective you want to choose. Either the defense has spurred the turnaround or it’s the reason for the heinous start. Both, really, are reasonable answers. Consider that the Broncos’ offense averaged 21.5 points per game over the team’s 1-5 start. Over the four-game winning streak, they’ve averaged… 22 points per game. The defense, meanwhile, g...

Opinion: Polis for president, or at least a hard-fought primary

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:09 GMT

With our next presidential election just a year away, American democracy faces a crisis: The political system seems likely to give us a choice between two candidates whom Americans don’t want to vote for.At a time when our democratic traditions are already being threatened, the prospect of a general election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump — with polls showing that some 65% of voters are opposed to both men — seems likely to increase the public’s despair about our way of government.For the good of the country, as a patriotic act, somebody should step up to change this unhappy picture. And a man from Colorado could be the one to do it.In short: Gov. Jared Polis should run for president in 2024.There are two reasons why Polis should make this gutsy move.First, a challenge to Biden from a serious, respected contender could galvanize the Democratic Party to do what its leaders know they ought to do: find a presidential candidate who has a better chance to win than the unpopular 80-ye...

Officers injured in pursuit crash on 57 Freeway; NB lanes closed in Fullerton

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:09 GMT

Two officers in pursuit of a vehicle in Fullerton were injured in a crash on the northbound 57 Freeway early Tuesday morning.The two Los Angeles Police Department officers were involved in the pursuit of a white sedan that started shortly before midnight when they were eventually involved in a collision on the freeway just north of Yorba Linda Boulevard. Two officers were injured in a crash in Fullerton on Nov. 21, 2023. (OnScene.TV)Witnesses said one officer was bleeding from the head and another was unconscious after the crash. Video showed an ambulance leaving the scene. The officers were taken to UCI Medical Center. Police have not confirmed the extent of the officers' injuries. The pursuit took place over several side streets and multiple freeways, including the 5, 57, 605 and 105. The driver eventually pulled into a parking lot on Atlantic Boulevard in Lynwood, where he surrendered and was taken into custody around 2 a.m.It was unclear what initiated the pursuit and no further...

Raunchy, alcohol-fueled Taco Bell party included open sex, lawsuit claims

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:09 GMT

A former Los Angeles area Taco Bell employee is suing the company and a franchise owner after she claims a Christmas party at the fast-food restaurant descended into a drunken mess that included open sex. Alana Bechiom filed her lawsuit last week in Los Angeles Superior Court.In the suit, she alleges that her supervisor invited her to the Dec. 18, 2022, party at the San Pedro Taco Bell at which she worked. She was encouraged to bring food for a potluck-style buffet, and her contribution was a bowl of guacamole.Once she arrived, Bechiom “discovered that [her supervisor] covered the windows of the restaurant with wrapping paper” and “also covered the cameras for the lobby in the inside of the restaurant,” according to the complaint, the NY Post reports. In-N-Out Burger announces new expansion plans She claims her supervisor provided alcohol to staffers, several of whom were “overserved.”Around midnight, after Bechiom had stepped outside for a short time, she walked back into the res...

Single-family home in San Jose sells for $2.1 million

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:09 GMT

2723 Westgate Avenue – Google Street ViewA house located in the 2700 block of Westgate Avenue in San Jose has new owners. The 1,755-square-foot property, built in 1955, was sold on Nov. 6, 2023, for $2,090,000, or $1,191 per square foot. The layout of this single-story house includes three bedrooms and two baths. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the home includes a two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:In August 2022, a 1,979-square-foot home on Crestfield Drive in San Jose sold for $1,800,000, a price per square foot of $910. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Kring Drive, San Jose, in April 2023, a 1,732-square-foot home was sold for $2,250,000, a price per square foot of $1,299. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,560-square-foot home on the 1300 block of Koch Lane in San Jose sold in April 2023, for $1,832,000, a price per square foot of $1,174. The home has 3 ...

Opinion: U.S. should use leverage with Israel to minimize Gaza toll

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:09 GMT

We cannot ignore the mounting civilian death toll in Gaza. The victims are not abstractions, nor are they the inevitable collateral damage of a just war. They are the result of choices Israeli leadership has made on how to pursue this just war.To be sure, Hamas holds primary responsibility for this war and its casualties, having committed the horrific atrocities on Oct. 7 that provoked Israel’s response. Hamas also puts civilians in harm’s way by placing operations and facilities amid critical civilian infrastructure — which is a war crime.But as an American citizen and U.S. foreign policy professional, my question is: What can the United States do to mitigate civilian harm and help secure peace?The U.S. government has and must continue to condemn the acts of Hamas. But America’s leverage is over Israel, so that is where it can make a difference in this war.Principal weapons supplierThe United States has no relationship with Hamas, having designated it a terrorist organization since...

Monarch butterfly numbers down again, but no reason to panic … yet

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:09 GMT

PACIFIC GROVE — Monarch butterfly numbers are down this year entering prime counting season, but experts aren’t panicking yet.“Butterfly populations are bouncy,” said Isis Howard, an endangered species conservation biologist at the Xerces Society. “The monarch butterfly life cycle is unique in that they have multiple generations present at one time. The super generation’s success is reliant on the previous generation’s success.”And with last year’s winter storms, she says it likely impacted the breeding population of monarchs, hence the lower numbers. Animals can behave differently year after year, meaning there may be more on the way. “It’s a little early to tell. There might always be a late wave of monarchs.”The western monarch butterfly is the species that earned Pacific Grove the name of Butterfly Town, U.S.A. Unlike the eastern monarch butterfly, they migrate between northern states like Washington, Oregon, and Idaho before coming to roost in temperate California for the winte...