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Cardinals cite logjam, lack of 'rhythm' behind Jordan Walker's return to minors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO - In somewhat of a shocking move, the St. Louis Cardinals optioned promising 20-year-old rookie outfielder Jordan Walker to the minor leagues on Wednesday. Walker burst onto the MLB scene less than a month ago after an impressive spring training run. He made his debut on Opening Day and began his career with a record-tying 12-game hitting streak.Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol told media members Wednesday said the decision was made, in part, due to a logjam of outfielders and young hitters, an opportunity he hopes will provide those at the top level more frequent opportunities. Trending -- ‘Weirdest St. Louis thing?’ Funny comments from FOX 2 fans “There is a need for some of these guys to go out there more often and get into a little bit of rhythm, and they just haven’t been able to do that because we do have five guys that are all deserving of playing every day,” Marmol said, pointing to guys often rotated like Alec Burleson, Dylan Carlson and Tyler O’Neill. “But ...

Online argument leads to fatal teen shooting in a rural Missouri town

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Two young men were involved in a fatal shooting in a rural Missouri town. An 18-year-old man died during the incident and an 18-year-old woman was injured. Kaleb Ramsey and Tanner Watkins are charged with first degree murder, assault, and unlawful use of a weapon.Police were called to Rotary Park in Sikeston, Missouri on Tuesday for reports of gunfire. That is where they found the victims and the suspects.Sikeston police tell WSIL-TV that the shooting was sparked by an argument on social media. The suspects and the victims agreed to meet at the park for a fight, which led to the shooting. Top story: Kim Gardner faces second contempt of court hearing The 18-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The injured woman was taken to the hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries. The names of the victims have not yet been released by police.It did not take long for the 911 calls to be placed to police. The park is near a golf course, and officers wer...

Alarm helps St. Louis County Powerball player realize he won $1M

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- You have around six months to claim any winning lotto ticket from a drawing in Missouri. That's why one player has an alarm to check his tickets every three months. That came in handy when he discovered he had a huge prize in his pile of tickets.The Missouri Lottery says that a player won a $1 million prize from the Powerball drawing on January, 2, 2023. It matched all five white-ball numbers drawn that evening. The ticket was purchased at the On the Run gas station in Rock Hill. It was months before the winner came forward. Top story: Kim Gardner faces second contempt of court hearing “I have an alarm set for me to check my tickets every three months,” the winner tells the Missouri Lottery. “So I didn’t know for a while.”His wife had a hard time believing him after he told her about the winning ticket. She thought it was a joke.The ticket was claimed at Missouri Lottery headquarters on March 29. The player plans on putting most of the money into his retirement saving...

6 children, 2 adults taken to hospital after people fall ill at eastern Pennsylvania school; similar incident happened in October

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Multiple people fell ill at Lehigh Christian Academy on Thursday morning, with six children and two adults taken to the hospital for evaluation and treatment, emergency officials said.Lehigh County Dispatch received a call at 9:36 a.m. reporting illnesses at the Salisbury Township school. The building was evacuated and parents were summoned to pick up their children.Related ArticlesHealth | Reward offered for information on rock-throwing attacks that killed Colorado woman The conditions of the people taken to the hospital were not immediately available. An LVHN spokeswoman confirmed that the hospital had received eight patients for treatment.Indoor air quality tests showed “no obvious levels” of substances that were cause for concern, Salisbury Township police said in a statement, adding that the building has been closed and will be checked throughout the day.This is the second time this school year that students left the school after falling i...

Rocky Mountain National Park announces summer seasonal Hiker Shuttle operations begin May 26

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

Rocky Mountain National Park will operate the Hiker Shuttle during the 2023 summer season beginning on Friday, May 26. Seven-day service will operate May 26 through Sept. 4. Beginning on Sept. 9, Saturday and Sunday only service will continue through Oct. 22.The Hiker Shuttle provides bus service to passengers departing the Estes Park Visitor Center and going to RMNP’s Park and Ride Transit Hub, located on Bear Lake Road. This bus does not provide service to any other stops. At Park and Ride, Hiker Shuttle riders will transfer to the Bear Lake or Moraine Park shuttles to reach destinations and trailheads located along the Bear Lake Road Corridor.Related ArticlesOutdoors | Yet another hassle awaits Rocky Mountain National Park visitors this year Outdoors | Hikers are losing their shoes in Colorado’s high country, requiring rescues Outdoors | Bear Creek Lake Park is a suburban gem for running, mountain biking, hiking, fishing and swimmi...

Bluebird Music Fest bringing a flock of folk and strings to Boulder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

This weekend, a flock of folk musicians will migrate to Macky Auditorium on the University of Colorado Boulder campus to usher in the fifth annual Bluebird Music Festival. Much like the medium-sized, cyan-plumed and mostly insectivorous thrush from which the festival hails its name, the Bluebird Music Festival will return at the height of spring to deliver listeners some sweet tunes — and maybe a story or two along the journey.Unlike the tunes of the soaring bluebird, attendees of the festival can look forward to hearing songs with more than three notes.In fact, attendees can look forward to more than just music. This year’s lineup of entertainment once again features Strings & Stories, the cozy concert series that has become a staple of the weekend.“A feather in the festival’s cap,” organizer Travis Albright calls the intimate shows.Travis Albright, founder of Future Arts Foundation, sits on the steps of Macky Auditorium in Boulder, in 2021. FAF’s annual Bluebird Music Fe...

2 dead after driver hits pedestrian, then building in downtown Los Angeles: LAPD

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

Two people are dead after a car struck a pedestrian, then hit a building in downtown Los Angeles early Thursday morning, police said.A few minutes before 1:30 a.m., a 25-year-old man was walking on a sidewalk alongside 6th Street when he was hit by a car that was traveling in the same direction, police said in a news release. That vehicle then continued on until it struck a building.The driver and pedestrian were both taken to a nearby hospital, where they were pronounced dead. Their identities have not yet been released.Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective D. Ramirez at 213-833-3713 or email [email protected].  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org. 

Mirta Curbelo Killed in Multi-Car Crash on Desert Inn Road [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

Woman Pronounced Dead and Several Injured After Head-On Collision near Jones BoulevardLAS VEGAS, NV (April 27, 2023) – On Tuesday afternoon, Mirta Curbelo lost her life in a multi-car crash on Desert Inn Road.The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. near Jones Boulevard. Per reports, multiple vehicles were involved in the deadly accident.A 2005 Nissan Titan driver traveling westbound in the second of three travel lanes on the way to Desert Inn when for unknown reasons tried to change lanes and lost control of the car.As a result, the Nissan collided with the back of a Honda Civic, resulting in a series of collisions at the intersection. The Nissan then kept going southwest, crossing the Desert Inn center median. A Tesla then swerved to avoid a collision but also collided with the median. The Nissan continued on, colliding with the front of a 2010 Ford Flex.Responding officials arrived and declared the female passenger of the Ford dead from her injuries. Police later identified t...

Christopher Anderson Killed in Motorcycle Crash on West Fourth Street [Beaumont, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

Motorcycle-Auto Collision near Nicholas Road Left 27-Year-Old San Jacinto Man DeadBEAUMONT, CA (April 27, 2023) – Monday night, a motorcycle versus car collision on West Fourth Street claimed the life of Christopher Anderson.Based on the report, the collision happened around 11:50 p.m. at the 800 block of West Fourth Street, near the Nicholas Road intersection.Beaumont police claimed that a motorcyclist was traveling at an unknown speed when their motorcycle and a sedan collided.Afterward, witnesses in the area contacted emergency dispatch, and Riverside County Fire Department paramedics arrived shortly.Unfortunately, the first responders declared the rider dead at the scene. Authorities later identified the deceased rider as 27-year-old Christopher Anderson of San Jacinto.Meanwhile, paramedics transported a passenger from the crash to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The driver was not hurt in the incident.Those with additional information about the West Fourth Str...

Josef Binter Killed in Bicycle Collision on Whitewood Road [Murrieta, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

Bicycle Crash near Poinsettia Street Kills 73-Year-Old Murrieta ManMURRIETA, CA (April 27, 2023) – Sunday evening, Josef Binter was killed in a bicycle accident involving an SUV on Whitewood Road.The collision happened at around 7:50 p.m., just north of Poinsettia Street.According to reports, a northbound bicyclist was riding along Whitewood Road and failed to spot a parked SUV along a curbside.Investigators said the 37-year-old female driver of the SUV parked on the roadside to tend to her child in the backseat.As the bicyclist enter the intersection, the bicyclist collided with the rear end of the vehicle.Unfortunately, the first responders declared the male bicyclist dead at the scene. Later, police identified the deceased man as 73-year-old Josef Binter.The female driver and her child did not sustain any injuries.Those with additional information about the Whitewood Road bicycle-auto collision are encouraged to contact Investigator Kurt Stickelman at 951-461-6306.The team ...