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Be aware! Park rangers warn elks might attack during calving season at Lone Elk Park

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:12:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County officials have warned that it's elk calving season at Lone Elk Park in Valley Park. They said that cow elk are much more aggressive towards people, with attacks that can be unprovoked and unpredictable.“They might not even know that they’re near one of their calves because they’ll hide them in the woods,” said Sgt. Cheryl Fechter with the St. Louis County Park Rangers. “And so it's a possibility, we had a hiker get a little bit too close, and we had one of the cows just trying to protect herself and her baby.”Signs all over let hikers on the three-mile trail know that elk can be aggressive and attack without warning. Elk aggressively defend their young. Retired Post-Dispatch sports writer Rick Hummel dead at 77 “These are very large animals,” Fechter said. “They are 800 to 1,000 pounds. They’re much, much larger than a deer. When they want to protect themselves, they will rear up on their back legs and kick out with their front legs.”On Mon...

Rockies’ C.J. Cron progressing slowly from back injury

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:12:28 GMT

First baseman C.J. Cron, the Rockies’ lone All-Star from last season, will remain on the injured list beyond what the club originally forecast.Cron has been on the 10-day IL since May 12 but he said Monday that he’s not doing any baseball activities yet and there is no timetable for his return.“It’s getting better, but I don’t have a (return date),” said Cron, explaining that the pain is in on the left side of his lower back. “We are doing a lot of pool exercises to get moving a little bit and trying to relax those muscles. I’m getting a lot of heat on it. Heat has been my friend.”Cron is slashing .228/.277/.462 with six home runs, nine doubles and 20 RBIs in 36 games. He came out of the gate hot, hitting 7 for 19 with three homers in his first three games. Since then, he’s slashed .192/.237./.320 with three home runs.Cron, who said he dealt with a sore back during spring training, underwent an MRI recently but the test sho...

Weighing the impact for Broncos of NFL’s third QB rule change and Thursday night flex scheduling

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:12:28 GMT

The NFL’s ownership group approved a rule change regarding quarterbacks and a resolution approving the flexing of games into and out of Thursday night during Monday’s meetings in Minneapolis.Let’s look at both and how they could impact the Broncos in 2023.Extra quarterbackThe rule change gives teams the ability to activate an emergency third quarterback without counting against its gameday active list of 46 players, but that extra quarterback can only enter the game if the two other quarterbacks are hurt or otherwise unable to play.From the league’s Competition Committee:Effect: Permits each club to designate an emergency quarterback who can be activated from its Inactive List if the two quarterbacks on the club’s Active List are injured or disqualified and unable to participate in the game.Reason: Integrity of game.The interesting part about this rule is the third quarterback has to be on the 53-man roster in order to be designated as the emergency player. Carryin...

Hamburger Mary’s sues Florida governor to stop drag show law

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:12:28 GMT

Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida in federal court, claiming the restaurant has been deprived of its First Amendment rights and is already losing customers under a new law affecting drag shows.Gov. DeSantis signed bills last Wednesday taking aim at transgender treatments for minors, pronouns in schools, bathroom use and children attending drag shows.The changes included penalties for venues letting children into “adult live performances” and potential first-degree misdemeanor charges for violators.Hamburger Mary’s filed the lawsuit Monday, which also names as a defendant Melanie Griffin, secretary of Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation.The suit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, is asking the court to stop the law from being enforced.A spokesman for the governor’s office could not be immediately reached for comment, but DeSantis has previously said he is fighting to protect children...

L.A. Dodgers apologize, reinvite LGBTQ 'nun' group to Pride Night

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:12:28 GMT

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reversed course on the controversial decision to uninvite a group of self-described queer and trans “nuns” from being honored at the team’s 10th annual Pride Night.“After much thoughtful feedback from our diverse communities, honest conversations within the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, and generous discussions with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence … the Dodgers would like to offer our sincerest apologies,” the team said in a statement Monday afternoon. Anaheim mayor invites spurned ‘nun’ group to Angels Pride event The Dodgers asked the group to -once again- join them on the field at Pride Night to accept the team’s Community Service Award.“We are pleased to share that they have agreed to receive the gratitude of our collective communities for the lifesaving work that they have done tirelessly for decades,” the team said.This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for updates.

Video shows Hemet man save toddler son from drowning

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:12:28 GMT

A father in Hemet quickly jumped into action when his toddler son nearly drowned in the family’s swimming pool earlier this month.Ring camera video posted by the Hemet Firefighters Association shows Zack Petite, a first responder with the fire department, saving his one-year-old son on May 15.The child can be seen removing his life jacket vest, walking to the side of the pool, sitting down, and then slipping underwater as his sister swims a few feet away.Within three seconds, Zach jumps into view, pulls his son from the pool, and lays him on his back.The video shows the child removing his life jacket vest, walking to the side of the pool, sitting down, and then slipping underwater while his sister swims a few feet away. May 15, 2023. (Hemet Firefighters Association 2342 via Storyful)The boy was unharmed.“The video is a sober reminder that a water emergency can happen to anyone at anytime in a matter of seconds,” a spokesperson for the association posted on Instagram. “Even though bo...

Crews battling brushfire in Riverside County

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:12:28 GMT

Crews with the Riverside County Fire Department are battling a 10-acre vegetation just west of San Jacinto, authorities announced Monday.  Firefighters responded to reports of the blaze, located near the Ramona Expressway and Warren Road, just after 2 p.m.  So far, the fire is burning at a “moderate rate of spread,” fire officials said. Additional crews and firefighting aircraft have also been requested. Crews have so far been unable to contain the blaze.  Video of the vegetation fire shows heavy, white smoke settling over hills in the area.Crews with Riverside County Fire Department battle a blaze in vegetation west of San Jacinto in Riverside County May 22, 2023. (Cal Fire Riverside)Temperatures near San Jacinto are in the high 80's, with winds gusting at 10-12 miles per hour. The National Weather Service forecasts a low temp of 56 degrees later this evening. Officials have no provided any information on the possible cause of the blaze. No injuries have been report...

Disneyland expansion could generate $250M annually to local economy, report says

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:12:28 GMT

Disney is making the economic case for expanding and adding new attractions to its existing Disneyland Resort property in Anaheim. Speaking to a group of business and civic leaders at Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel last week, Disneyland President Ken Potrock laid out a number of positive outcomes if the park is given approval to expand.According to the Orange County Register, Potrock cited a recent Disney-commissioned report by Cal State Fullerton that estimated the economic impact of the company's DisneylandForward initiative.The findings from the economic impact study? The expansion could bring in more than 4,500 jobs, $11 million in tax revenue, and contribute more than $1 billion to the Anaheim economy for every billion dollars spent over the 4-year construction process.From there, the expansion could create more than 2,200 jobs and add more than $250 million annually to the city's economy, according to the Los Angeles Times. An artist’s rendering released on March 25, 20...

Israel Antonio Martinez Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Country Club Road [Tucson, AZ]

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:12:28 GMT

20-Year-Old Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near East Via Palos VerdesTUCSON, AZ (May 22, 2023) – Wednesday, Israel Antonio Martinez was struck and killed in a motorcycle crash on Country Club Road.The incident occurred at the 300 block of South Country Club Road near East Via Palos Verdes on May 2nd.According to reports, Martinez was riding a motorcycle above the speed limit in the southbound lanes. There, the driver of a Toyota minivan attempted to make a left turn in front of the rider, where they collided.Medics later took 20-year-old Martinez to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries about a week later.Authorities say the 70-year-old unidentified driver of the Toyota remained uninjured and at the scene to cooperate with the investigation.Following preliminary duties, officers determined that speed and failure to yield were contributing factors. At this time, no arrests or citations have been made.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and...

Firechain Network: Igniting the Future of Decentralized Applications

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:12:28 GMT

In a world where the potential of blockchain technology is soaring, today’s networks often fail to meet the demands of real-world applications. They suffer from slow transaction speeds, high costs, and a lack of scalability. However, amidst the vast expanse of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, a shining star has emerged: Firechain Network. Founded by the visionary Chris Cashwell, Firechain Labs has harnessed its extensive expertise to create an innovative solution: an asynchronous, event-driven smart contract platform poised to revolutionize the realm of decentralized applications (dApps). With Firechain Network at the helm, a new era of blockchain technology is on the horizon, offering unparalleled speed, flexibility, and scalability for the future of decentralized applications.Known as a forward-looking innovator, Cashwell has been a key figure in the crypto world since 2013. Falling deep into the crypto rabbit hole, he became a pioneer by developing one of the very first gam...