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Suspect’s sex ads continued while out on bond, prosecutors say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A woman accused of selling teen girls for sex is wanted tonight, after startling discoveries by prosecutors. The 19-year-old defendant is accused of selling teen girls in St. Louis, who had gone missing in Texas.In February, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Chantel Robinson with sexual exploitation of a minor and sex trafficking of a child. The office then lost its fight to keep her locked up on the charges in March. But authorities have been watching her, leading to a recent motion to revoke bond, which accuses the defendant of continuing her illegal lifestyle.Court records say the sex trafficking victims, ages 16 and 17, were sold from a room in the Renaissance Hotel. The girls were rescued by U.S. Marshals and a special regional St. Louis County task force. Investigators discovered the girls had not only been reported missing, but also learned the teens were driven to St. Louis from Texas, where they had been wards of the Texas Department of ...

After 20 years, needle in Illinois woman’s spine removed  

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:38 GMT

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ill. - Amy Garrison is still recovering from surgery to remove an epidural needle that had been lodged in her spine since 2003. The southern Illinois resident made national headlines after discovering the needle in 2017.Garrison filed a lawsuit against a naval hospital in Florida. She alleged she was never notified that a needle was left in her spine following the birth of her child. Her lawsuit was dismissed.After consulting with co-workers and friends, Garrison decided to undergo surgery to have the needle removed. Even though surgery came with risks, Garrison was tired of living in pain. Crews investigating fatal 3-vehicle crash in north St. Louis On Monday, one week after having the surgery, Garrison told FOX 2 she was glad the needle had been removed but had numbness on the left side of her body from her knee to her ankle. She’s also in pain and relies on a walker while undergoing physical therapy at home.The needle removal did address some of the pain Garriso...

Two trucks stolen from a non-profit in Wood River, Illinois

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:38 GMT

WOOD RIVER, Ill. - It's described as a lifesaving operation on four wheels."There are a lot of people who depend on us," said Angela Valdes, founder of Churches on the Streets.Every Monday night for the last 10 years, Churches on the Streets has used its food truck to give back to those in need."We've changed a lot of lives out here," said Leslie Pearce, a 10-year volunteer. The organization delivers clothes, food, and personal hygiene products to more than 100 people a week."It just shows that we care, and sometimes that's all that it takes to change a person's life," Pearce said. Crews investigating fatal 3-vehicle crash in north St. Louis On Saturday, it almost all went away."It would be very sad to not be able to feed these people," Valdes said.The food truck, which they had for 10 years, and their supply box truck were stolen from Wood River early Saturday morning."It's not abnormal these things are happening, but why they would steal from us, I have no idea," ...

Residents hope community can help family after apartment fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS - More than two dozen people escaped a burning quad-plex apartment building with only the clothes on their backs on Monday.The Red Cross is helping with immediate short-term needs, but neighbors are hoping the community will help the families in need.“I was just sleeping, and then I heard like people running upstairs and the alarms, and I was like what’s happening and then I wake up," said Evelin Reyes.Reyes, 14, said she ran downstairs to her dad and saw flames near the kitchen.“My dad opened the door, and we saw like the fire over there, and we just started running outside," she said. Crews investigating fatal 3-vehicle crash in north St. Louis She said the families living in the building are from Honduras.Her neighbors said it is heartbreaking to see the families running out of their homes with nothing.”It is very sad. This is a very good neighborhood. These are immigrants and they really don’t have a lot to begin with, so it’s very sad that they should lose everythin...

St. Louis alderman, Airbnb host helped define zoning regulations for short-term rentals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The St. Louis alderman who recused himself from short-term rental hearings because of a possible conflict-of-interest had a voice in shaping some of the city's zoning regulations.In April, the St. Louis Planning Commission held a virtual meeting to establish key definitions associated with short-term rentals as it relates to land use and permits.Alderman Shane Cohn, who serves on the commission, drove the conversation surrounding how properties should be classified.The commission spent most of its time talking about how properties should be zoned and permitted. They specifically discussed the difference between properties where an owner occupies the property and non-owner occupied. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW "I thi...

Wonder Fire consumes 80 acres near Shasta Lake

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:38 GMT

SHASTA COUNTY – Evacuation warnings and road closures remained in place Monday night as crews battled a wildfire just south of Shasta Lake, authorities said.The Wonder Fire was first reported around 4:15 p.m. near Wonderland Boulevard and Fawndale Road, just off Interstate 5, the Cal Fire Shasta-Trinity Unit said in a social media post.As of 9:05 p.m., the fire had consumed 80 acres of grass, brush and timber and was 5% contained, according to Cal Fire. Numerous ground and air resources were at the scene and additional resources had been ordered.WONDER INCIDENT UPDATEGround resources will remain on the line overnight to continue to construct and improve control lines. The fire is 80 acres of grass, brush, and timber with 5% containment. Fire resources will remain committed over the next several days. pic.twitter.com/PxiDnc8xev— CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit/Shasta County FD (@CALFIRESHU) July 25, 2023INCIDENT REPORT:Wonder incident – near Wonderland Blvd. & Ponderosa...

Cancer survivor Caicedo scores in Colombia’s 2-0 win over South Korea at the Women’s World Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:38 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — Cancer survivor Linda Caicedo scored on her debut at the Women’s World Cup as Colombia beat South Korea 2-0 on Tuesday. The Real Madrid forward, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 15, fired in her country’s second goal of the match at Sydney Football Stadium before racing toward Colombia’s fans in celebration. The 18-year-old Caicedo, who is an inspirational figure on and off the field, further enhanced her reputation as one of soccer’s rising stars with her goal and performance as Colombia made a winning start to the tournament. In a moment for the history books for talented teens, 16-year-old Casey Phair became the youngest-ever player in the Women’s World Cup when she went on as a second-half substitute for South Korea. By then, it was too late. The Colombians took the lead from a penalty in the 30th minute after Shim Seo-yeon handled a goal-bound effort from Manuela Vanegas in the area. Catalina Usme converted from the spot,...

Las Vegas forward Candace Parker undergoes surgery for fracture in her foot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:38 GMT

Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker underwent successful surgery on a fracture in her left foot the team announced Monday night.Parker has been playing on a fracture all season, but after consulting with doctors, the only option for her to be healthy again and avoid further injury was to have surgery.“I’ll work my way towards being healthy as soon as possible,” Parker said on social media. “For my teammates, for my circle, for my family, for myself.”The former MVP signed with the Aces in the offseason and helped the team jump out to a 21-2 mark. She has missed the last five games. Parker is averaging 9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists this season.There’s no timetable on Parker’s return.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

LA Galaxy’s Leagues Cup match with Club León rescheduled for Wednesday after plane problem

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:38 GMT

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The LA Galaxy’s Leagues Cup match with Club León has been pushed back one day to Wednesday night after the Mexican club had mechanical problems with its charter aircraft.The Leagues Cup announced the decision Monday night, saying León’s preparations for the match were “significantly impacted” by the unspecified plane problem.The Galaxy and León were scheduled to meet Tuesday night at the Galaxy’s Dignity Health Sports Park in suburban Los Angeles. The match is the clubs’ opener in the Leagues Cup, a summer tournament featuring every team in Major League Soccer and Liga MX.All ticketholders can attend the match on Wednesday, the Galaxy confirmed.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Colombia 2, South Korea 0

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:38 GMT

South Korea00—0Colombia20—2First Half_1, Colombia, Usme, (penalty kick), 30th minute; 2, Colombia, Caicedo Alegria, 39th.Second Half_None.Goalies_South Korea, Young Geul Yoon, Jung Mi Kim, Jisu Ryu; Colombia, Catalina Perez, Sandra Sepulveda, Natalia Giraldo Alzate.Yellow Cards_Vanegas, Colombia, 10th; Seo Yeon, South Korea, 29th; Arias, Colombia, 45th+6; Seonjoo, South Korea, 45th+7.Referee_Rebecca Welch. Assistant Referees_Natalie Aspinall, Anita Vad, Drew Fischer. 4th Official_Marianela Araya Cruz.___Source