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Police respond to disturbance at Shaw Park Aquatic Center

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:09:14 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. – Police are investigating a reported disturbance Saturday at a private party at the Shaw Park Aquatic Center in Clayton.According to Cpl. Jenny Schwartz, a spokeswoman for the Clayton Police Department, pool staff contacted authorities around 8:30 p.m. to report the disturbance and request assistance in dispersing those in attendance.Officers arrived to find a large crowd inside the aquatic center and a line of people awaiting entry to the event. Rockford Beach reopens after drowning and increase in violence Police told the crowd the event had been canceled. The crowd left without further incident.While speaking with employees, a juvenile staff member told police they were assaulted by an unknown person. The staffer said they were not injured and could not point out the individual responsible.Anyone with information on the disturbance or the assault is asked to contact the Clayton Police Department at 314-645-3000.

Bellinger homers again as Cubs beat Cardinals 7-2 to take series

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:09:14 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Cody Bellinger homered and drove in three runs, Jameson Taillon pitched into the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Sunday.Dansby Swanson had two hits and Yan Gomes drove in two runs as Chicago closed out a 6-4 homestand. The Cubs won the last three games of their four-game set against the Cardinals.Bellinger hit a two-run homer in the first and a sacrifice fly in the third. Continuing his hot stretch, the 2019 NL MVP is batting .381 (43 for 113) with 24 RBIs in 31 games since returning from a bruised knee on June 15.Nolan Arenado had three hits and Dylan Carlson had a pair of RBI singles for the disappointing Cardinals, who could be one of baseball's most active sellers ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline. 3-year-old boy from southern Illinois advances in 2023 USA Mullet Competition Jordan Montgomery (6-8) allowed seven runs, five earned, and six hits in six innings in his first loss since June 3. He went 4-0 with a 1.47 ERA over h...

Brighton police suspect speed, impairment contributed to fatal crash

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:09:14 GMT

A 31-year-old man driving a motorcycle died in a crash early Sunday morning in Brighton, according to Brighton police.The initial investigation showed that the motorcycle driver was heading eastbound on Bridge Street at about midnight and appeared to be speeding. He crashed into the passenger side of a pickup truck that was driving westbound on Bridge Street and taking a left turn onto southbound 50th Avenue, spokesperson Kylynn McTague said.Police found the motorcyclist dead at the scene.The truck driver, a 35-year-old man, was suspected to be under the influence, McTague said. He was not injured, but he was arrested on several charges and taken to Adams County jail.The crash resulted in a full road closure of Bridge Street at 50th Avenue during the investigation. Officers are still working to determine who is at fault, McTague said.TRAFFIC ALERT: Full closure of Bridge Street at 50th Avenue as officers investigate a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and truck. Please use alternat...

Michigan clerk stripped of election duties after being charged for acting as fake elector in 2020

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:09:14 GMT

By Joey Cappelletti | Associated PressLANSING, Mich. — A town clerk in Michigan will be barred from running any elections after being charged earlier this week by the state attorney general for acting as a fake elector in 2020 for then-President Donald Trump.On Thursday, the Michigan Bureau of Elections notified Stan Grot, a Republican who has served as the Shelby Township clerk since 2012, that he will be prohibited from administering elections while the charges are pending.Grot was among the 16 Republicans charged earlier this week by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel for allegedly signing certificates that falsely stated Trump won the state, not Biden. Each of the 16 people face the same eight criminal charges, including forgery and conspiracy to commit election forgery. The most serious charges carry a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison.In a phone interview with the Associated Press, Grot declined to discuss the charges against him but pledged to adhere to the directive i...

Two men face felony charges after brandishing weapon at Menlo Park nightclub

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:09:14 GMT

Two Redwood City men face multiple felony charges after a fight at a nightclub in Menlo Park early Sunday.San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office deputies first responded to reports of a fight at Club San Luis on Middlefield Road at 2:40 a.m. Sunday. Witnesses told police that two men who were ejected from the club had returned later that night bearing a rifle.Using a vehicle description and license plate number provided by witnesses, deputies were able to locate the suspects’ vehicle nearby. After conducting a traffic stop, they discovered a BB gun rifle in the car and took the two men into custody.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Tracy man arrested for allegedly killing his 65-year-old mother Crime and Public Safety | Four people stabbed in ‘random’ attack in Maryland Crime and Public Safety | California man — already in prison — sentenced to additional time for stealing COVID funds for unemployed people Crime and Publ...

Tracy man arrested on suspicion of killing his 65-year-old mother

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:09:14 GMT

Police have arrested a man accused of killing his 65-year-old mother in Tracy.Carla Carroll was found dead in her home on Thicket Court on Friday night with at least one gunshot wound, according to Sgt. Michael Richards, a public information officer at the Tracy Police Department. By the following morning, detectives had booked her 26-year-old son, Spencer Carroll, also from Tracy, into the San Joaquin County Jail.Though the investigation into Carroll’s death is ongoing, Richards said there were no other suspects aside from Spencer Carroll. Police are still looking into why the murder happened and have not yet released any motives for the crime.Authorities are encouraging those with any information about the case to contact Detective Brian Azevedo at [email protected] or (209) 831-6534.

These Bay Area cities are among 10 of the most educated in the US: study

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:09:14 GMT

(KTLA) – Though neither took the top spot, two Bay Area cities are some of the most educated in the nation, according to a new ranking released by WalletHub. Michigan is home to the most educated city in the United States, while cities in California and Texas dominated the list of the 10 least educated. The personal finance website graded 150 metropolitan areas on factors including the percentage of adults with a high school diploma, college experience or higher education degrees. It also examined the quality of public schools and universities and looked at gender and racial gaps. California home prices have fallen most in this city since June: Study Ann Arbor, Michigan, was ranked as the most educated city in the U.S., followed by San Jose, California; Washington, D.C.; San Francisco and Madison, Wisconsin.It was a good showing for the Golden State – until you look at the bottom of the list.Five California cities were ranked among the 10 least educated cities, according to Wallet...

Blackhawks announce 2-year contract for forward Philipp Kurashev after arbitration decision

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:09:14 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Philipp Kurashev have a two-year contract in place after going through salary arbitration.The team announced the decision on Sunday. The deal carries a salary-cap hit of $2.25 million.The 23-year-old Kurashev set career highs with nine goals and 16 assists in 70 games last season. He has 23 goals and 39 assists in 191 games — all with Chicago.Kurashev was selected by the Blackhawks in the fourth round of the 2018 entry draft. He made his NHL debut in January 2021.___AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Liberty use record 44-point first quarter to rout Fever 101-83

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:09:14 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Betnijah Laney scored a season-high 22 points, Jonquel Jones added 18 points and the New York Liberty rode a record hot start to rout the Indiana Fever 101-83 on Sunday.New York (16-5) made its first nine shots on the way to a 44-point first quarter. That’s the most points ever scored in a period in WNBA history surpassing the 42 that Chicago had against the Liberty in 2019. “Any time we can move the ball side to side and get everybody involved it causes teams to have to play us honestly and gives us all space to do what we have to do,” Jones said. The Liberty made 15 of 18 from the field in the first, including six 3-pointers to go up by 27 points after the opening 10 minutes.New York cooled off a bit in the second and led 68-46 at the half — just short of the record for points in a half.“If this was a three-quarter game we win by nine,” an agitated Indiana coach Christie Sides said. “You got to show me you’re ready to play every night. Forty-four points is ri...

No. 2 seed Adrian Mannarino wins at Newport, ending great week for American Alex Michelsen

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:09:14 GMT

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Second-seeded Adrian Mannarino defeated teenager Alex Michelsen, 6-2, 6-4, to win the Hall of Fame Open final on Sunday.The 35-year-old Frenchman relied on his consistent play and maybe some jitters from the 18-year-old American to capture his third ATP tour title.“Tennis is a real mental game,” Mannarino said. “Even if you’re missing but trying to go for winners, it’s giving some information to your opponent that you’re not going to choke and you’re going to take a little bit of a chance in some games.”Under bright blue skies with a slight breeze and temperatures in the low 80’s, Mannarino broke in the fifth and seventh games of a first set that lasted just 27 minutes.The set closed when Mannarino hit a forehand passing shot down the line.“I’m feeling pretty lucky that I got all the way through this week,” said Mannarino, who played on Newport’s grass courts for the 10th time but made his first final in the shadows of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.Playi...