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Man robbed at gunpoint by girlfriend's son, others in north St. Louis

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:16:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man was robbed at gunpoint by his girlfriend's son and two others Friday in north St. Louis while he was working on his girlfriend's son's car. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department says the situation unfolded around noon Friday in the 6000 block of Emma Avenue in the Walnut Park West neighborhood. The victim told police he was starting to work on his girlfriend's son's car when he went inside the home to find the proper equipment. The son, along with another woman, entered the victim's home while he went inside. Top Stories: Missouri House approves new round of income tax cuts After that, police say one of the suspects pulled out a gun and pointed it at the victim. The suspects then took off with money, the victim's gold watch and a necklace. Both took off from the home after that. Police say another suspect was waiting outside while the armed robbery unfolded in the home and took off in a gray Nissan Rogue. Additional details are limited at this time. If yo...

Broncos HC Sean Payton hiring LSU’s Jamar Cain to work with pass-rushers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:16:40 GMT

Sean Payton’s continuing to add to his first Broncos coaching staff.The former New Orleans head coach is dipping into the college ranks near his former home, adding LSU assistant Jamar Cain as a pass-rush coaching specialist in Denver, a source confirmed to The Post on Saturday.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | What can Broncos get in trade for receivers Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton? Patience may prove to be a virtue. Denver Broncos | Broncos sign WR Marquez Callaway, another former New Orleans player, to one-year deal Denver Broncos | Breaking down Broncos by position between free agency and April’s NFL Draft Denver Broncos | How Sean Payton convinced Samaje Perine to join Broncos, embrace backfield partnership with Javonte Williams Denver Broncos | Broncos WR KJ Hamler facing lengthy absence after tearing muscle while training on his own, source says The 2022 season was Cain’s first i...

Pedestrian killed in Denver hit-and-run; Medina Alert posted

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:16:40 GMT

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Denver, and a Medina Alert was issued in the incident.The fatal crash happened about 8 p.m. Friday at West 14th Avenue and Federal Boulevard, according to investigators.Police are looking for a white 2006 Ford F-150 pickup  with an extended cab and Colorado license plate ARO143.If you see this vehicle, please call 911. pic.twitter.com/qYpqSvcGNf— CBI (@CBI_Colorado) March 25, 2023The truck has front-end damage to the grill and a bug guard, according to police. The passenger side headlight is inoperable.Anyone with information on the incident, the truck or suspect driver, is asked to call 911 or Denver police at 720-913-2000. 

Oakland man found guilty of child sex trafficking

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:16:40 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – A 36-year-old Oakland man is facing up to life in prison after a jury convicted him of child sex trafficking and producing child pornography, federal prosecutors said.The jury found Kenneth Orlando Sparks guilty of trafficking the teenage victim on the “Blade,” a term used to describe commercial sex strips in San Francisco and Oakland, as well as recording videos of himself having sex with the victim in July 2019.In a statement Thursday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Sparks arranged to transport the teen to and from the Blade and offered her advice and instruction while she was working. He also reportedly disregarded a warning about the victim’s age.Authorities opened an investigation into Sparks after San Francisco police officers stopped him and the teen in July 2019. Prosecutors said the officers learned the victim was a minor and observed evidence of her involvement in commercial sex work.A federal grand jury indicted Sparks on Sept. 29, 2021, charging him with...

3.1 magnitude quake rattles Humboldt County in likely aftershock

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:16:40 GMT

A small 3.1 magnitude earthquake about 50 miles southwest off the coast of Eureka rattled Humboldt County on Saturday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.The tremor, striking just after 9 a.m., was likely the latest in a series of aftershocks along the North Coast in recent months after a 6.4-magnitude quake on Dec. 20 that damaged many homes and left two people dead.“We have had a lot of aftershocks in that area,” said Paul Caruso, a geophysicist with USGS. “We would expect those to continue, but we can’t predict how long that could last and how big they could be.”Related ArticlesCalifornia News | ‘Shattered earth’: 4.6-magnitude quake shakes Humboldt County … again California News | How many Bay Area concrete buildings might fall like those in Turkey’s deadly earthquake? California News | Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12, causes wide damage California News | Rea...

Vehicle takes a dive off San Mateo Bridge

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:16:40 GMT

(KRON) -- A car took a dive off the San Mateo bridge on Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. Could reparations be coming for SF's Black community? According to incident logs, the car went over the bridge around 7 a.m. The incident happened on the Hayward side of State Route 92, just off the toll plaza. No injuries were reported in the crash. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW The car came to a stop in water that was over a foot deep, around 15 feet off the road, according to CHP. The make of the vehicle was not determined by police, and tow crews headed to the scene to pull the car out of the water. By 8:30 a.m., the scene was cleared and all lanes were open to traffic.

Knappe leads in South Africa ahead of final round

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:16:40 GMT

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Alexander Knappe overtook fellow German Nick Bachem to take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Jonsson Workwear Open as he chases a first European tour title.Knappe moved to 17 under par overall Saturday after collecting eight birdies in his third-round, 7-under 65 at The Club at Steyn City in Johannesburg. He could have had a two-shot lead if not for a bogey on No. 17, his first dropped shot since the first round.Bachem, who led by one overnight, is still in contention in a four-way tie for second, one shot behind after a 69.Sweden’s Joakim Lagergren surged up the leaderboard to join that tie for second after carding the round of the week, a flawless 9-under 63. South Africa’s Hennie du Plessis and Malaysia’s Gavin Green are also on 16 under.Saturday’s start was delayed by rain but the damp course didn’t faze Knappe, and two birdies in his first three holes sent him on his way. “I could have been lower but then on 17 made o...

Scheffler, McIlroy survive scares to advance in Match Play

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:16:40 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Defending champion Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy survived matches that went the distance Saturday morning and advanced to the quarterfinals of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.Scheffler, who has reached the championship match in both appearances at Austin Country Club, looked to be headed home when J.T. Poston built a 3-up lead on him through 14 holes.Poston botched the 15th and conceded the hole, Scheffler squared the match with a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-3 17th, and he won with a par on the 18th. Poston’s approach to the 18th came up just short, and the gallery cheered when it began to roll off the false front into the rough. The cheer was even louder when Poston’s 5-foot par putt lipped out and kept the match from going extra holes.Scheffler played four years at Texas, so the gallery on his side was to be expected. He also is the No. 1 player in the world who defends his title in the Masters in two weeks. For now, he is three wins a...

Former F1 champs Raikkonen and Button race NASCAR at COTA

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:16:40 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Kimi Raikkonen has already sprayed champagne from the winner’s podium at the Circuit of Americas.That was in 2018, when he wore Ferrari red and scored the final victory of his long Formula One career at the United States Grand Prix.The Finn is back in Texas, but in a much different car in a much different series with very different racing styles. Raikkonen and fellow former F1 champion Jenson Button will drive Sunday in NASCAR’s first road course race of 2023. Raikkonen won the F1 championship in 2007. England’s Button won it two years later. They have 36 career F1 victories between them.“It’s nice to be back,” Raikkonen said Saturday. “It’s a lovely place here in Texas.”Raikkonen will driving Trackhouse Racing’s Project91 entry that is designed to give a seat in NASCAR to drivers from others disciplines. Button will drive the No. 15 Mobil 1 Ford Mustang for Rick Ware Racing. Many of the regular NASCAR drivers welcome the Europeans. Ryan ...

Maryland Madness: Miller leads Maryland to Elite Eight

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:16:40 GMT

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Diamond Miller scored 14 of her 18 points in the final two quarters to lead second-seeded Maryland to a 76-59 victory over depleted Notre Dame and reach the Elite Eight for the first time in eight years.Shyanne Sellers also had 18 points for the Terps, who’ll play either defending champion South Carolina, the top overall seed, or No. 4 seed UCLA on Monday night for a trip to Dallas for the Final Four.Maryland (28-6) used a third-quarter burst to put away the third-seeded Fighting Irish (27-6), who played once again without injured leading-scorer Olivia Miles after her knee injury at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament earlier this month.Miles and guard Dara Mabrey, both starters, were injured spectators for Notre Dame, which hung tight with Maryland for 25 minutes before Miller and Shyanne Sellers took over.Miller, the first-team All-American, shook off a poor first half as Maryland gained control. Tied at 44-all, Lavender Briggs had a 3-pointer an...