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St. Paul Christmas Eve crash: Police ID 65-year-old pedestrian and his dog, who were both killed

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

A man who died, along with his dog, after they were struck by a driver on Christmas Eve was identified Tuesday as a 64-year-old from St. Paul.Steven Wirtz was crossing West Maryland Avenue at Park Street in the North End when a 45-year-old man driving a Ford sedan east on Maryland Avenue hit them about 8:15 p.m. Sunday.Paramedics pronounced Wirtz dead at the scene. His dog, a 2-year-old German Shepherd named Gunther, also died.The driver stopped after the crash, was not arrested and is cooperating with the investigation, police said. They’re investigating the circumstances of the crash. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Pornhub owner agrees to pay $1.8M and independent monitor to resolve sex trafficking-related charge Crime & Public Safety | St. Paul approves $380K settlement to fiancée of man fatally shot by police Crime & Public Safety | Pedestrian killed on Coon Rapids Boulevard identified Crime & Public ...

Powerball produces big wins for two people in Missouri over holiday weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It was quite the Christmas weekend for two Powerball players in Missouri. According to the Missouri Lottery, a winning $1 million Powerball ticket was purchased in O'Fallon, Missouri and matched all five white-ball numbers in Saturday night's drawing. The winning numbers that night were 9, 14, 17, 18, and 53, with a Powerball of 6.A winning $50,000 Powerball ticket was purchased at a QuikTrip in Pleasant Valley for the Christmas night drawing, according to the Missouri Lottery. The winning numbers were 5, 12, 20, 24 and 29, and the Powerball number was 4. Since there was no Powerball jackpot winners Christmas night, the Powerball jackpot is now an estimated $685 million for Wednesday night's drawing with an estimated cash value of $34.7 million. This is the fourth Powerball jackpot to exceed half a billion dollars this year. The Powerball jackpot was previously won on Oct. 11 in California won a $1.765 billion grand prize. The last time the Powerball jackpot was w...

Le Petit Chef blends technology, cooking at downtown KC's Hotel Phillips

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The world's smallest chef is cooking up a storm in one Kansas City kitchen.He's called Le Petit Chef, and he started his career in Germany nine years ago. Now, the cartoon chef is cooking meals at the Hotel Phillips in downtown Kansas City along with 60 other locations worldwide. How cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger became the scents of winter holidays It's a blend of technology and food that creates a unique dinner and movie experience.As the small, clumsy chef makes a virtual meal on the table, the real chefs are making that same meal in the kitchen.Then when the video ends, everyone is served at the same time. The reaction so far has been all positive."They have just been tapping into their inner child," said Hotel Phillips Executive Chef Dominique Allen. "They bring the kids with them, and they all have fun.""Kids are trying to touch the table, trying to touch the cartoon, and all the adults are out with their phones just enjoying the experience. It’s a wonderful...

PHOTOS: Fresh snow blankets Denver on the day after Christmas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

Several inches of snow fell in the Denver metro area overnight with blizzard warnings in place for the Eastern Plains and the Palmer Divide on Dec. 26, 2023.Related ArticlesWeather | Colorado traffic: I-70 closed again, other northeast highways closed as blizzard continues Tuesday Weather | Colorado weather: Blizzard conditions continue on northeast plains; Denver gets several inches of snow Weather | Over 500 flights delayed at DIA due to post-Christmas snow Weather | Colorado snow totals for December 26, 2023

Aspen Snowmass owner sues over influencers shooting high-end fashion content on slopes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

The owner of the Aspen Snowmass resorts is complaining about a high-end fashion company that keeps sending so-called “influencers” to its ski areas to be photographed in pricey attire.Aspen Skiing Co. filed a lawsuit Wednesday that accuses Perfect Moment, a London-based skiwear maker, of trademark infringement, among other allegations.The dispute began in March 2021, when Perfect Moment posted photos of female influencers modeling its skiwear on Instagram and other social media sites. Within weeks, Aspen Skiing noticed the photos, realized they were taken on its lifts and slopes, and sent a cease-and-desist letter to London. Some, but not all, of the posts were deleted as a result.“Perfect Moment intentionally chose to conduct its commercial photoshoot at the ASC Resorts to trade on (its) goodwill and consumer recognition,” Aspen Skiing says now.Then, for two-and-a-half years, the companies got along, according to this week’s lawsuit.Until October, when Perfect Moment posted photos ...

Houston awarded safety Kareem Jackson on waivers, ending Broncos tenure

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

Kareem Jackson’s tenure in Denver is finished and he’s headed back to where his football career started.The former Broncos safety was awarded via waiver claim to the Houston Texans on Tuesday after Denver waived him Monday, according to the NFL’s transaction wire.Jackson hasn’t played since Nov. 19 against Minnesota, when he incurred a four-game suspension for the latest in a series of high hits and unnecessary roughness penalties. He was eligible to return Sunday against New England, but Denver used a one-game roster exemption to buy more time and then waived him Monday rather than making a roster move to create a spot for him.The Broncos likely would have signed him to their practice squad had he cleared waivers, but now he’ll head to the Texans’ 53-man roster.Jackson had played the past four seasons for the Broncos but spent the first nine years of his career in Houston. There, he’ll be reunited with head coach DeMeco Ryans, with whom he ...

California rings in 2024 with new laws focused on firearms, cannabis and workers' rights

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

New Year's Day brings a sense of optimism to many of us out there; we can start the new year with a clean slate. But in 2024, there also come new laws taking place in the Golden State, from camping and cannabis to cruising.When the calendar flips to January 2024, new laws will enter the fold.First, there's Senate Bill 2, which establishes new measures for concealed carry firearm permit holders. SB 2 limits where firearms can be carried, such as schools, government buildings and public transit, and requires CCW applicants to be 21 years old, have previous firearm training and pass background checks."If you have a record of domestic abuse, you shouldn't have a gun. If you're on social media threatening the lives of people, you shouldn't have a gun," said the bill's author, State Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-Burbank).The law was supposed to take effect on January 1, but was blocked by a U.S. District Judge, meaning the law will make its way to federal court and likely the US Supreme Cour...

Kenneth Caufield Dies in Head-On Collision on Lake Shore Drive [Waco, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

44-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Head-On Accident near Hillcrest DriveWACO, TX (December 26, 2023) – Kenneth Caufield lost his life Friday afternoon in a fatal head-on collision.Emergency responders rushed to the scene in the 4900 block of Lake Shore Drive around 3:00 p.m., on December 15th. According to initial reports, 44-year-old Caufield was traveling west near Hillcrest Drive when he unexpectedly crossed into the eastbound lanes, resulting in a collision with another car.Upon arrival, medical personnel declared Caufield deceased at the crash site. Meanwhile, paramedics attended to the female driver of the other vehicle, transporting her to a nearby hospital for further medical attention.Currently, an active investigation is underway to gather additional information and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Kenneth Caufield who are grieving over the loss of their l...

Charley’s Denim S23 Fashion Show

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

Photography Credit: Mike AzriaFashion designer, Charley Giacobetti made her public debut on a candlelit runway to the tune of Dean Martin and Louis Armstrong last Saturday. Tucked away in the Jewelry district of downtown Los Angeles, the historical Dutch Chocolate Shop and its attendees got to be the first to see the Charley’s Denim S23 collection.Handcrafted entirely of deconstructed vintage Levi’s from neighbourhood thrift stores and linens from vintage linen collectors— designer Charley Giacobetti showed off 14 looks that introduced a whole new realm of possibility for denim clothing. Pictured below is O Model’s, Cooper Murphy, walking the runway rocking a custom linen dress and “The Megan” top— named after one of Charley’s 4 older sisters who all flew out to be backstage supporting her.Photography Credit: Mike AzriaIn the attendance was a healthy mix of family, friends and “cool guests,” as described in Charley’s invitation letter, from the fashion, music and tech industri...

Robyn Hills: A Visionary Making the World More Beautiful

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

An artist, fashion designer, property developer and helicopter pilot, Robyn Hills is a multidimensional person who strongly desires to make dreams come true in art, business, and humanitarian work. Robyn’s career as a photographer and winner of Australian Professional Photographer of the Year is remarkable. In addition to her creative abilities, she has surmounted obstacles and social norms to become a resilient role model. Photo Credit: www.RobynHills.comRobyn’s mission statement, “To Make the World a Better and More Beautiful Place,” directs her actions. Because of her strong visual sense, she can see possibilities others might miss and develop innovative ways to improve the world. She has an adventurous spirit and an optimistic outlook on life despite facing challenges, driven by her passion for the world and its inhabitants.Being commissioned from around the world, Robyn creates unique pieces of photographic art to capture her client’s personality with ‘A...