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'It's like losing a family member,' Shoppers react to Walmart closing in Cahokia Heights 

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:12:09 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - While surrounding stores have closed, the Cahokia Heights Walmart has stood tall for 40 years. However, after not meeting the store's corporate financial expectations, it's closing its doors for good on April 21.“I’m feeling heartbroken," said Leroy Turner. "It kind of makes you wanna cry.”Turner lives right behind Walmart and has shopped at the store for nearly 30 years.“It’s like losing a family member," he said. "That’s the best way to say it." Special prosecutor requested for child abuse case involving former Department of Corrections employee In a statement, Felicia McCranie, the director of the store's corporate communication, said:"After a careful and thoughtful review process, we have made the difficult decision to close our Cahokia Walmart location. We have nearly 5,000 stores across the U.S., and unfortunately, some do not meet our financial expectations. While our underlying business is strong, this specific store hasn’t performed as well as we h...

Video: Burglars breaks into University City restaurant but coming up empty

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:12:09 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. – Restaurant burglars came up empty in University City and end up getting punked in a new video on social media.Surveillance video shows three suspects breaking the front door glass of Diego’s Cantina just before 12:30 a.m. on March 14, hopping over the bar, and rifling through everything in an apparent search for cash.The restaurant’s owners are now using that surveillance video to send a message right back to the criminals, adding a few touches of their own, including music from the song, “Notorious Thugs,” and super-sarcastic captions like, “Nope – we don’t keep cash in our drawer.” The video highlights $2 the burglars left behind on the floor with the caption, “Oh wait, you missed $2.” Special prosecutor requested for child abuse case involving former Department of Corrections employee “$2 fell out. I guess it was leftover tips from someone or some extra change. It was just on the ground,” said Natasha Kwan, who owns the restaurant with her husband. “They ...

Kiszla: Avs coach Jared Bednar has earned every penny of new contract extension. This team’s resolve to seize big moment? Not worth 2 cents.

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:12:09 GMT

Did somebody forget to give Sid the Kid the memo?On a Wednesday night when we were all supposed to stand up and cheer for Avalanche coach Jared Bednar and his well-deserved contract extension, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby gave Colorado a face wash during a 4-2 loss at Ball Arena with way too many rowdy Yinzers in the building chanting “Let’s go Pens!”“It was a big moment for our team, right?” said Bednar, who stressed to his players in the dressing room prior to taking the ice that this game meant more than the average regular-season tilt. “We had a chance to go into first in our division.”Bednar is worth every last penny of his contract extension, reported to be in the neighborhood of $5 million per season. But time and again, the resolve of his banged-up team to seize the moment in this wonky season hasn’t been worth two cents.The loss to Pittsburgh put a screeching halt to Colorado’s six-game winning streak. If we...

1 person injured after tree falls in Calabasas High School parking lot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:12:09 GMT

At least one person was injured and taken to the hospital after a massive tree came down at Calabasas High School Wednesday night.  Crews with the Los Angeles County Fire Department received calls about the downed tree in the performing arts center parking lot, located at 22855 Mulholland Highway, at around 6:47 p.m. Aerial footage from Sky5 showed first responders on the scene, where at least four cars were struck by the tree.  A large tree fell in the parking lot of Calabasas H.S. Mar. 22, 2023, sending one person to the hospital with minor injuries (City of Calabasas).A large tree fell in the parking lot of Calabasas H.S. Mar. 22, 2023, sending one person to the hospital with minor injuries (KTLA).A large tree fell in the parking lot of Calabasas H.S. Mar. 22, 2023, sending one person to the hospital with minor injuries (KTLA).A large tree fell in the parking lot of Calabasas H.S. Mar. 22, 2023, sending one person to the hospital with minor injuries (KTLA).A m...

Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in San Jose hit-and-run

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:12:09 GMT

SAN JOSE – A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday night in San Jose, police said.The collision was reported just before 6:30 p.m. near 10th and East Santa Clara streets, according to the San Jose Police Department. The pedestrian was taken to an area hospital.East Santa Clara Street was closed to all traffic between 10th and 11 streets, police said.Additional details about the crash, including a description of the vehicle, were not immediately available Wednesday night.Units are on scene for a hit and run collision involving a pedestrian in the area of 10th St and East Santa Clara St. The pedestrian was rushed to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. TOC: 6:27 pm pic.twitter.com/VHTZj0ePdg— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) March 23, 2023Check back for updates.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Suspect arrested following alleged family assault in South San Jose Crime and Public Safety | ...

Warriors-Mavericks confusing third-quarter play leads to Cuban protest, Kerr quip

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:12:09 GMT

DALLAS — Coach Steve Kerr had to do a double take after a timeout late in the third quarter of Wednesday’s pivotal Western Conference showdown. All five Dallas players were on the opposite side of the court, allowing Kevon Looney to throw down an uncontested basket. “It was my best ATO of the year,” Kerr said with a smile. “It worked brilliantly just the way we got organized and confused them.”The confusing sequence drew ire from Mavericks owner Mark Cuban who plan to file a protest of the Warriors’ 127-125 win over the Mavericks, according to ESPN. With 1:54 left in the third, Jordan Poole inbounded the ball to Looney who dunked it for a quick and easy two-point play. “I was just glad JP passed to me,” Looney said. “I needed that to get to my double-double.”Kerr wasn’t sure what caused the confusion. “I had to stop and think, ‘Wait, aren’t we — isn’t this our basket?’ Because I had drawn...

Police search for driver in Petaluma hit-and-run

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:12:09 GMT

PETALUMA, Calif. (KRON) -- The driver linked to a hit-and-run on March 16 is being sought after by police, the Petaluma Police Department said Wednesday in a Nixle alert. Police said a Chevrolet Camaro (pictured above) crashed into a retaining wall at a home on the 1500 block of Colwood Drive around 1 p.m. PHOTOS: Steeple blown off church in Richmond Officers arrived at the scene of the crash and found damage in the front yard of the residence, police said. Witnesses said the Camaro drove away eastbound on Colwood Drive.Police followed a "fluid trail" southbound on Crinella Drive and saw the suspect vehicle parked on Parent Way. The car was unoccupied.The Camaro's damage was "consistent" with the collision at the aforementioned residence, according to the Nixle alert. Missing vehicle parts were located at the home.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe,...

3 arrested at Vallejo DUI crash scene

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:12:09 GMT

(KRON) -- Vallejo police officers were investigating a suspected DUI crash scene when a drunk passenger became aggressive and grabbed an officer's gun, according to police. The crash happened on March 19 when a Toyota Camry driver drove the wrong way on Curtola Parkway, lost control, knocked over a tree, and collided into a pole. Police received multiple 911 calls and responded to the scene. All four people who were inside the Toyota appeared to be intoxicated, police said. "One of the passengers was a female who became belligerent with officers while throwing up outside the vehicle. The female suddenly lunged at one of our officers," the Vallejo Police Department wrote. The officer shoved the woman's hand off the gun. As the woman was being arrested, another drunk passenger also became aggressive, VPD said. "Our officers repeatedly told the other passengers to back away from the female while they were arresting her. One male refused to back up and comply with our officers' orders. ...

Antetokounmpo’s big night helps Bucks trounce Spurs 130-94

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:12:09 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 14 rebounds in just 24 minutes as the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 130-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.The Bucks extended their Eastern Conference advantage to 2½ games over the Boston Celtics as they prepare for a four-game road swing that includes a matchup Saturday with the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets.Antetokounmpo rested the entire fourth quarter and watched the Bucks put the finishing touches on their most lopsided win of the season.“They’ve got their culture down,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. “They’re confident. They know they can do it if they play the right way, which they do most of the time. Tonight was a good example. I’d love to be able to play them every night. It would be great for our young kids to see how it gets done and how mistakes are made and what’s important.”Bobby Portis and Khris Middleton added 19 points each for the Bucks, ...

Utah Valley reaches NIT semis, 74-68 over Cincinnati

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:12:09 GMT

OREM, Utah (AP) — Justin Harmon and Trey Woodbury each scored 17 points and Utah Valley advanced to the NIT semifinals in Las Vegas with a 74-68 victory over Cincinnati on Wednesday night.Utah Valley (28-8) will play in the NIT semifinals for the first time in program history on Tuesday night against UAB. The Wolverines have won seven of eight games to improve their program record for wins. Aziz Bandaogo, the WAC defensive player of the year, added 15 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks for Utah Valley, which is the top shot-blocking team in the nation with 237. Tim Fuller had 12 points and nine rebounds and Le’Tre Darthard scored all nine of his points in the second half. Woodbury, averaging 13.6 points per game, scored 12 points in the first half to help Utah Valley build a 39-33 lead. Bandaogo and Harmon each added 10 points as only four players scored for the Wolverines. Cincinnati missed 10 straight shots midway through the first half and trailed 25-13.Utah Valley was ahead for...