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Union woman dies in collision on rural Missouri highway

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:13 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, Mo. - A Union, Missouri, woman was killed in a head-on collision Tuesday afternoon along a rural highway less than 10 miles south of Warrenton.According to a crash report filed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at 4:30 p.m. on East State Highway 47 at Coventry Circle.Troopers claim a 2020 Ford Escape was traveling northbound when the driver crossed the center line and struck a 2015 Toyota Prius headed south. 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash The driver of the Prius, Priscilla Luke, was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before 5 p.m. Luke was 69.The 25-year-old driver of the Escape was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.State troopers say both drivers were wearing their seatbelt at the time of the collision.

Oskar Sundqvist reunites with Blues, signs one-year deal

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:13 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Oskar Sundqvist, a gritty forward and a key piece in the St. Louis Blues' 2019 Stanley Cup championship, will rejoin the roster next season. Sundqvist agreed to a one-year, $775,000 contact with the Blues, a deal the team officially announced Wednesday. Sundqvist also hinted at the deal Wednesday morning via Twitter. John Mozeliak reflects on Cardinals’ nightmare season, insists ‘changes have to happen’ The 29-year-old is gearing for his second stint with the team. He returns to the Blues after spending five seasons with the team from 2017-22. During that time, he collected 35 goals and 48 assists over 242 regular-season games.Sundqvist was traded to the Detroit Red Wings in a deal that brought Nick Leddy to the Blues last year. He played for Detroit and the Minnesota Wild before becoming a free agent and signing his next contract with the Blues. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now ...

Missouri lawmakers to address bombshell St. Louis radioactivity report

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:13 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are reacting to a report on the legacy St. Louis radioactive contamination from the Manhattan Project. Two Missouri state representatives plan on holding a press conference Thursday at the Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center.St. Louis County Democratic State Representative Doug Clemens and State Representative Tricia Byrnes of Wentzville will speak from the site of the former Weldon Spring Chemical Plant at noon on Thursday. Uranium ore was processed there and eventually used for weapons. They will specifically be addressing the radioactive contamination in North St. Louis County. 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash Newly public documents are showing how America’s push for the atomic bomb helped saddle St. Louis with an enduring radioactive waste problem. St. Louis was part of a geographically scattered national effort to build the first nuclear bomb.The Associated Press examined hundreds of pages of int...

Police chief says 6 dogs found on docked boat in Illinois River are 'fighters'

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:13 GMT

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - The head of the Fon Du Lac Park Police said the six dogs recovered from a disabled boat last week are doing fine and should recover. Police Chief Chance Barlow said the dogs are "fighters" and with the care given by Peoria County Animal Protection Shelter, they should recover. He said he hopes that people will use the events to look out for animals in the area. Boat with emaciated dogs had been anchored for two weeks, police say "If you see something, call 911. They can't communicate," he said Tuesday, less than 24 hours after his office turned over information to the Peoria County State's Attorney's office for possible charges against the owner of the boat.On July 5, officers with his department which is the primary law enforcement agency on the Illinois River were called to check on the animals which were in kennels in the 32-foot cabin cruiser. The four people who lived on the boat were gone.The dogs, Barlow said last week, were "emaciated" and in poo...

How the Broncos’ deal with OLB Frank Clark used void years and rare salary cap rule to maintain flexibility

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:13 GMT

It’s time for everybody’s least favorite part of the NFL calendar: Summer school.This lesson is at least football related, but be warned: There is salary cap math ahead.The Broncos last month signed Frank Clark to what was widely reported as a one-year deal worth about $5.5 million guaranteed with the chance for the veteran pass-rusher and three-time Pro Bowler to earn up to $7.5 million based on incentives.On its face, the deal looked like it would chew up a big chunk of Denver’s remaining salary cap space.Instead, NFL Players Association data currently shows the Broncos sitting at $10.301 million in space as of July 12.So what gives?Denver used void years and a relatively rare salary cap rule in order to keep Clark’s cap hit low in 2023 at the expense of some “dead cap” in 2024.Here’s how they did it.Basics first: Clark’s base salary is $3.5 million in 2023, according to NFLPA data, and a league source with access to the full contract terms said he also got a $1.5 million signing ...

Taylor Swift + Denver: A history of her tours, the big lawsuits, and this weekend’s Eras concerts

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:13 GMT

Taylor Swift is known for giving everything she has during her sold-out concerts, and her fans send that love right back. But even as the singer cuts through media clutter and speaks directly to her audience, she also occasionally gets tangled in her own promotional machinery.Not that any of it is her fault; see November’s Ticketmaster debacle as just the latest example. With that in mind, here’s a primer on Swift’s intense, and not-always-positive, relationship with Colorado before her Friday, July 14, and Saturday, July 15, concerts at Empower Field at Mile High.For more Taylor Swift news and features, including surprise song predictions, a guide to related parties, parking rules, and our review and photos, visit denverpost.com/tag/taylor-swift.The Fearless Tour (2010)Taylor Swift performs at the 43rd annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. in 2009. The singer-songwriter has since racked up a dozen Grammys and 46 nominations.Swift is a child performer-tur...

Two Colorado resort hotels voted among top 10 in U.S. by Travel + Leisure

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:13 GMT

In ski towns like Aspen and Telluride, where the rich are always getting richer, how does one rank luxury?Leave it to the readers of Travel + Leisure. The 86-year-old, New York-based magazine on Wednesday released its World’s Best Awards for 2023, which tallied results from a reader survey of the best islands, cities, hotels, cruise lines, airports, and more, according to its website.All three of the top choices in the Resorts + Safaris category were owned by Auberge Resorts Collection (see below), and Aspen’s Hotel Jerome came in right at No. 3. Auberge also owns Colorado’s other entry on the list, Madeline Hotel and Residences in Telluride, which came in at No. 6. The Mill Valley, Calif., company owns more than two dozen such properties around the world.Visitors can take in the views of the San Juans as their muscles enjoy a hot soak at Madeline Hotel and Residences in Telluride. (Provided by Madeline Hotel and Residences)In Colorado, “resort” means s...

Emmys: HBO dominates, top TV stars get multiple nominations

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:13 GMT

HBO was a big winner Wednesday morning as the nominations for the 75th annual Emmy Awards were announced.The top three nominated shows, "Succession," "The Last of Us" and "The White Lotus," all air on the premium network."Succession" garnered 27 nominations, "The Last of Us" received 24 and "The White Lotus" got 23.Apple TV+ is home to the next-highest-nominated show, "Ted Lasso," which received 21 nominations.Those four were the only programs to be nominated more than 20 times, though double-digit nods were also earned by Prime Video's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (14), FX's "The Bear" (13), Netflix's "Beef" and "Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" (13 each), Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building" (11) and HBO's "Barry" (11).Several actors also received multiple personal nominations."The Last of Us" star Pedro Pascal received three nominations for his acting, with his performances in NBC's "Saturday Night Live" and CNN's "Patagonia: Life on the Edge of the World" joining his ...

Photo released amid ongoing search for suspect in fatal San Juan Capistrano stabbing

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:13 GMT

Authorities have released a surveillance photo of a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in San Juan Capistrano earlier this year.The incident was reported around 5:20 p.m. Jan. 14 in the 2600 block of Calle San Luis, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.Responding deputies found the victim, 30-year-old Jorge Marvin Guadarrama, with a stab wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Man assaulted, killed in San Juan Capistrano The assailant had fled the area before deputies arrived.The suspect is described as man with a thin build wearing jeans and a black hoodie.“Homicide investigators are actively seeking additional information in this case,” sheriff’s officials said in a news release.Anyone with information that may help in the investigation is asked to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Department at 714-647-7000. Anonymous information may be provided through Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

Sheriff's Department arrests alleged gang member from Victorville in June slaying

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:13 GMT

An alleged gang member has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Victorville last month.Ricky Prudholme Jr., a 41-year-old Victorville resident, was arrested Monday morning for shooting Eddie James, 43 and also of Victorville, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said in a news release. James was shot in the 14200 block of Valley Center Drive about 10:20 p.m. on June 9, and he was declared dead at a local hospital.Prudholme has been charged with James' murder, as well as being a felon in possession of a firearm and participating in a criminal street gang.He is being held without bail at the West Valley Detention Center. He is due to appear in court Wednesday afternoon.Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Amy Bilbao at 909-890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78-CRIME or wetip.com.