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Deadly crash stalls traffic on I-70 near Jennings

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:46:05 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A deadly crash has led to traffic backups Thursday morning on Interstate 70 near Jennings. Crews are working to clear the scene of the crash, which has traffic stalled in eastbound direction. The crash happened near Jennings Station Road before 10:30 a.m. MoDOT reports all eastbound lanes are blocked near Jennings Station Road. Drivers are backed up several miles, some almost all the way to Lambert Airport. Traffic is also slowed down in the westbound lanes amid the response. Top Story: Five people in one trailer died when a tornado sucked it away The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that the crash leading to the traffic tie-ups, though it's unclear how many people died or what led up to the crash. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes. Crews are attempting to divert eastbound traffic where possible. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Missouri scratchers player wins $5M prize on lunch break

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:46:05 GMT

LINN COUNTY, Mo. – A lunch break visit to a local convenience store netted a scratchers player in rural Missouri a $5 million prize.County Line Convenience, located in Marceline in Linn County, sold the winning Millionaire Blowout scratchers ticket.“I thought I won $1,000 on the first line,” the winner said. Trending: What needs to happen for the Battlehawks to make XFL playoffs? The winner said they'll use some of the prize money for a big summer vacation.Launched in January 2022, Millionaire Blowout is a $50 game, with over $148 million in unclaimed prizes. Players have won over $199 million in this scratchers game, including three top prizes of $5 million, 12 prizes of $1 million, and 30 $50,000 prizes.There is one $5 million prize remaining in the game.

Interstate 70 westbound lanes partially closed near Denver International Airport due to crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:46:05 GMT

A crash on Interstate 70 near Denver International Airport on Thursday morning was blocking westbound lanes, state transportation officials announced.Related ArticlesColorado News | Pedestrian dead after downtown Denver alleyway crash Colorado News | Driver dies after crashing into tree in Longmont Colorado News | Oldest bridge in Colorado highway system to be rebuilt for safer South Platte River crossing Colorado News | Colorado road conditions: Roads reopened on Eastern Plains after weather-related closures Colorado News | Kickin’ It with Kiz: Broncos Country isn’t big enough for Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick Two right lanes on westbound I-70 were closed between the intersections with Interstate 225 and Exit 281, Peoria Street, Colorado Department of Transportation officials announced in a tweet.#I70 westbound: Two right lanes closed due to a crash between I-225 and Exit 281...

FBI Denver warning: Don’t use free public phone charging stations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:46:05 GMT

Federal Bureau of Investigation officials in Denver are warning travelers and shoppers to avoid public free phone charging portals, warning that “bad actors” use these to install malware and tracking software onto computers and phones.“Bad actors have figured out ways to use public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices,” FBI officials announced in a tweet.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Colorado man charged with civil disorder, physical violence at U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 Crime and Public Safety | New binge-worthy podcast exposes FBI’s role in Denver’s racial justice protests | Opinion Crime and Public Safety | A Denver collector’s Native American artifacts are up for sale. A tribal group says these cultural objects need to be returned. Crime and Public Safety | Grand Junction man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation o...

Lights, Camera, Action: The Most Epic Boxing Movies of All Time

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:46:05 GMT

Boxing has always been a popular sport, and it’s no surprise that Hollywood has taken notice of its drama and intensity. Over the years, we have seen some truly amazing boxing movies that have captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. From the classic Rocky series to the more recent Creed films, boxing movies have always been a favorite genre for moviegoers. But with so many great films out there, it can be tough to narrow down the best of the best. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the greatest boxing movies of all time. These films not only showcase the physicality of the sport but also delve deep into the human psyche, exploring themes of perseverance, determination, and triumph over adversity. So, whether you’re a fan of boxing or just enjoy a good underdog story, these movies are sure to leave you feeling inspired and entertained.Read the full article on our sister site, the Village Voice, here. Advertising disclosure: We may receive compensation...

Old Classics With New Edition

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:46:05 GMT

Old Classics With New Edition: Bell Biv DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Tresvant and Gill – they’ll all be there on this New Edition Legacy tour. Brown remains a polarizing figure for Whitney-esque reasons, but New Edition’s songs are eternal and he’s not the only guy in the band. On that subject, Guy also performs, as does Keith Sweat and Tank. Phew — there’s a lot going on there.The press release reads: “Iconic Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling R&B supergroup NEW EDITION closed out 2022 with the highly successful “The Culture Tour,” nominated as one of the Top R&B Tours in the country by Pollstar. Selling out arenas across the country, the icons and The Black Promoters Collective (BPC) are happy to announce the 30-city “LEGACY TOUR” with a must-see lineup that includes a New Jack Swing reunion with KEITH SWEAT and the original members of GUY (Teddy Riley, Aaron Hall, and Damion Hall) and TANK starting on Thursday, March 9 in Columbia, SC, stopping at the...

What to pack for the 2023 Coachella and Stagecoach fests — and what to know before you get there

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:46:05 GMT

It just doesn’t feel like a full year has gone by since we last stepped on the sprawling green grass at the Empire Polo Club in Indio for the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and its sister country music event, Stagecoach.Time has flown by and we’re now just days away from the kickoff of another festival season in the desert. Coachella is scheduled to take place over two weekends, April 14-16 and April 21-23, with headliners Bad Bunny, Blackpink and Frank Ocean, followed by Stagecoach, led by Luke Bryan, Kane Brown and Christ Stapleton, on April 28-30.Last year, both festivals made mighty comebacks following two very long years of COVID-19 pandemic-forced cancellations. While there was a palpable excitement in the air to return to the festival grounds, there was some hesitation as a variety of suggested protocols was still very much in play, though festival promoters amended their strict policy and decided not to enforce showing proof of COVID-19 vaccinations to attend.Wit...

Armed home invasion suspect arrested by San Jose PD

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:46:05 GMT

(KRON) -- The suspect in an armed home invasion in San Jose last month has been arrested and connected to several other violent crimes, according to the San Jose Police Department. Rafael Morataya, 33, of San Jose, was arrested on March 31 when officers responded to an armed home invasion at 9:30 a.m. in the 40 block of Muller Place. Video: San Francisco street turns into ‘Wild West’ at 2 a.m. The victim provided officers with a description of the suspect, who police said was believed to be armed with a firearm. Officers flooded the area and the suspect was located. He was taken into custody without incident and was found to be in possession of a tool that resembled a firearm.Detectives with the SJPD Robbery Unit conducted a comprehensive investigation and were able to associate Morataya with several other violent crimes that occurred between March 18 and March 31 throughout the City of San Jose, police said. Crimes police associated the suspect with included:CarjackingRobberyAtte...

Rain set to return to Bay Area Thursday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:46:05 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Light rain is expected to begin falling around the Bay Area late in the day on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The rain is the result of a weak frontal boundary. Photos show how storms dramatically filled California reservoirs Rain is expected to spread southward on Friday as the boundary moves through the Bay Area and dissipates over the Central Coast. Light showers are expected overnight and could linger into Friday morning, according to KRON4 Meteorologist John Shrable. Skies are expected to dry out by mid-day Friday with dry conditions expected throughout the weekend for most areas.Some lingering showers could stretch into Saturday, according to the NWS. Wet roadways could lead to a slower Friday morning commute with localized ponding of water.

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder rebuild after stars exodus

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:46:05 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seemed like a nice pickup for Oklahoma City Thunder, a secondary piece in the trade that sent Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers four years ago.Gilgeous-Alexander has turned out to be more than an afterthought — much more.He has blossomed into an All-Star, the unquestioned leader of the Thunder’s rebuilding efforts and the centerpiece of a Canadian national team that could be a medal contender at the Paris Games next summer. He ranks fourth in the league in scoring with 31.5 points per game — behind Joel Embiid, Luka Doncic and Damian Lillard and just ahead of two-time league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. He doesn’t grab as many national headlines as the other top scorers — in part because the Thunder (38-42) haven’t been competitive the past two years. Now Oklahoma City is battling for a spot in the Play-In Tournament with Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks heading into their game Thursday night at Utah.“It’s been fun,” ...