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Couple identified in drug-fuelled high-speed chase

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:53 GMT

COLUMBIA, Ill. -- A man and a woman have been identified after a high-speed police chase early Friday morning. Dakota Bowman, 29, and Samantha Hamelmann, 25, are both in custody at the Monroe County Jail.Bowman is facing felony charges for the stolen car chase, having meth on him, trying to deliver Fentanyl. Hamelmann is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine. They both have court hearings today."You come to our county to commit a crime and you decide to run, you bet we will chase you, not only chase you we will catch you. Then our States Attorney will charge you, and our Judges will send you to prison. We have a job to do and that is to protect our citizens from evil. If criminals think they can come to Monroe County to commit a crime and think the Sheriff's Department will not chase them, I highly recommend they rethink their plan," states Sheriff Neal Rohlfing.Columbia Police made the arrest on I-255 after a long-distance pursuit. Around 6 a.m. Friday, Monroe County ...

4 pedestrians killed by metro Denver drivers over weekend, putting Colorado on track for record-breaking state total

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:53 GMT

Drivers struck and killed four pedestrians in metro Denver over the weekend, putting Colorado on track to beat last year’s record-breaking number of pedestrian fatalities.Early Saturday morning, between 3 and 4 a.m., 34-year-old Andrea Reza was struck by the driver of an SUV while crossing Colfax Avenue in front of the pedestrian bridge.Reza was pronounced dead at the scene, Aurora police said.The suspect fled the scene in what is believed to be a silver Ford Explorer and has not yet been found, Aurora police spokesperson Sydney Edwards said.No arrests had been made as of Monday morning. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.Later that night, a second pedestrian was hit by a driver, this time in Denver.Around 8 p.m. Saturday, police officers responded to Sheridan Boulevard and Morrison Road, where a pedestrian had been struck by a driver while crossing mid-block, Denver police spokesperson Dave Abeyta said.The unidentified ...

Two vehicles crash, minor injuries reported in I-25 elk crossing Friday night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:53 GMT

A driver suffered minor injuries Friday night after their car hit a large elk on Interstate 25, just north of Colo. 66.The driver declined transport to the hospital, according to a Mountain View Fire Rescue tweet.A second motorist drove into a guardrail and rolled their car while attempting to avoid the elk, which was lying in the roadway. In the tweet, responders said everyone in the second car was OK.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | I-25 reopened in Walsenburg after crash Crime and Public Safety | Motorcyclist killed after running red light and crashing into SUV, Aurora police say Crime and Public Safety | Southbound Interstate 25 in Fort Collins closed starting Friday night Crime and Public Safety | I-70 resurfacing at Colorado’s Vail Pass to begin Wednesday Crime and Public Safety | RTD light-rail barricade fixed on Auraria campus, street traffic open as normal

Broomfield-based footwear giant Crocs loses trademark case against Hobby Lobby, wins against others

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:53 GMT

A two-year investigation into footwear giant Crocs’ complaint about potential trademark violations by various other businesses has left the Broomfield-based company both a winner and a loser.The U.S. International Trade Commission’s probe came to a close this month, clearing American retailer Hobby Lobby, American wholesale company Orly Shoe Corp. and Chinese-owned Amoji of any infractions, according to a Federal Register notice.The government agency issued limited exclusion orders, which typically ban the importation of products made by violating companies, to four parties: La Modish, Star Bay, Huizhou Xinshunzu Shoes Co. and Jinjiang Anao Footwear Co. It also sent cease and desist orders to both La Modish and Star Bay.“We are pleased that our trademark rights in the classic clog remain valid and enforceable,” a spokesperson wrote in a statement on Wednesday. The order against the four offending parties “is consistent with our decades-long assertion of...

Long Beach rolls out lower speed limits

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:53 GMT

Next time you're driving through Long Beach, slow down. Speed limits are set to be lowered in the city, including dozens to 20 mph or slower.The City Council approved the changes in December, and now, the city is beginning the process of phasing in the changes on 111 street segments.The segments, which total 92 miles, "include streets in all types of neighborhoods in every council district," the city said on its website."Notably, 50 segments totaling 37.7 miles will now have speed limits of 20 mph or less," city officials added. Dozens of Long Beach streets will soon see lower speed limits, as shown in this Sept. 25, 2023, map provided by the city.“The City of Long Beach is leading the way in making our streets safer for all types of commuters,” Mayor Rex Richardson said in a news release. “Not only will these changes encourage more walking and bicycling, reduce noise, and enrich our neighborhoods and business districts— but these speed limit reductions can help save lives...

Five Hospitalized after Truck Accident on Wier Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:53 GMT

Truck Accident Injures Multiple Individuals, Including Firefighters, on Wier Avenue near 40th StreetPHOENIX, AZ (September 25, 2023) – In a late Monday morning incident, a collision involving a fire truck and a flatbed truck unfolded on Wier Avenue, resulting in injuries to several individuals.The incident occurred on September 18th, shortly after 11:30 a.m., as a firefighter vehicle was en route to an emergency, traveling eastbound on Wier Avenue.While the firefighter vehicle was responding to the emergency call, a flatbed delivery truck in the vicinity collided with it, near the intersection of 40th Street and Roeser Road.The force of the collision caused injuries to four firefighters and the flatbed truck’s driver. In the aftermath of the accident, paramedics swiftly transported all the injured parties to a local hospital for treatment of their varying injuries.Furthermore, the collision resulted in damage to the flatbed’s gas tank, prompting immediate efforts b...

The Historic Pico House Comes Alive With La Dolce Vita

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:53 GMT

The Campari Spagliatos were flowing, authentic carbonara canooded with guanciale, sounds of bel canto filled the air and liters of world-class wine were poured as hundreds of Italophiles filled the plaza surrounding the historic Pico House near Olvera Street for A Taste of Italy on Saturday.Chef Giacomino Drago welcomed guests with samples from his legendary Beverly Hills restaurant  Il Pastaio to the courtyard,  demonstrating spaghetti history on his ancient Il Torchio pasta extruder.  And a special treat for Sopranos fans, FBI agent turned gourmet food distributor  Louis Lombardi was slinging garlicky pizza slices from his Avalou’s pizza company. Eataly served up a chilled zuppa di pomodoro alongside fluffy and creamy tiramisu.  Chef Sal Marino’s delicate oozy spinach lasagna was a glowing testament to his weekly pilgrimages to the Santa Monica Farmers Market. Chef Antonello Zito’s carbonara (Carol Corcoran)Winner of the longest line and a clear standout of the evening...

Man Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Las Vegas Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:53 GMT

Pedestrian Accident on Las Vegas Boulevard Claims the Life of a 76-Year-Old Man near Cheyenne AvenueLAS VEGAS, NV (September 25, 2023) – A pedestrian accident on Las Vegas Boulevard, occurring on September 17th just before 7:55 p.m., resulted in the untimely death of a 76-year-old man.The incident took place in the vicinity just south of Cheyenne Avenue. Upon thorough investigation, law enforcement discovered that the elderly man had been walking outside of a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a 2004 GMC Sierra traveling southbound.Regrettably, the pedestrian’s injuries proved fatal, and paramedics who arrived at the scene pronounced him deceased. As of now, the authorities have not released the identity of the victim.Furthermore, the 18-year-old male driver of the GMC responsibly remained at the scene and cooperated fully with investigators. No indications of impairment were found in the driver’s condition.The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department continues...

Karlsson-less San Jose Sharks still have tough decisions to make on defense

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:53 GMT

SAN JOSE – He no longer has Erik Karlsson but San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier will still have some difficult decisions to make when it comes to selecting the seven or eight defensemen who will be on the 23-man roster for the start of the regular season.Henry Thrun is making sure of that.Thrun, 22, had three points Sunday night to continue what’s been an impressive training camp so far, as the Sharks began the post-Erik Karlsson era with a 5-2 preseason win over the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center.Thrun, who played eight NHL games last season after he left Harvard, will probably be in the lineup again in at least one of the next two games as the Sharks play a home-and-home series with the Anaheim Ducks, starting with a game Tuesday in San Jose.“He’s had a very good camp,” Sharks coach David Quinn said of Thrun, “and he’s come here to earn a job.”Whether Thrun stays with the Sharks or is reassigned to the Barracuda of the AHL before the star...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: 11 great acts to catch at the 2023 festival

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:53 GMT

In a day and age when concert ticket prices run into the hundreds — even thousands — of dollars, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass remains arguably the greatest free music event in the entire world.And what do you get for nothing?In the case of HSB, you get a lot.This year’s edition of the festival that Warren Hellman created and bankrolled beginning in 2001 delivers three days of music — Sept. 29-Oct. 2 — on multiple stages in Golden Gate Park.The lineup (as per usual with this event) is tremendous, offering up such longtime HSB favorites as Steve Earle and the Dukes, Peter Rowan, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Buddy Miller, Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands, John Doe and, of course, Emmylou Harris.Here are our picks, separated by day, of 11 artists to catch at this year’s festival, ranging from a young blues guitar master and a “Cosmic Americana” troubadour to an Australian new wave act and a punk rock legend playing folk.Note: Most sets run 40 minutes to an hour. For...