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Utilities director proposes water bill rate increase in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis water officials are proposing a water bill rate increase in the city. FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post Dispatch reported that the increase would result in the largest hikes in city water bills in nearly three decades.When hair salon owner Lori Fowler of Cielo heard of proposed water bill increases, she knew what that could mean."We'll have to raise prices for clients, we will have to raise prices on the people who rent space here," Fowler said. "I have a tenant upstairs in an apartment; her rent will have to go up because we pay for her water." St. Louis County man charged after crashing truck near the White House The proposal came at a budget hearing Monday by Public Utilities Director Curk Skouby. The proposal would mean two 20% increases in the next fiscal year. One in July, and the other in January 2024."All across the board, it will affect us as a small business," Fowler said.Skouby said the increases are necessary to help the water division deal w...

Breckenridge Hills man sentenced for crash that killed passenger

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A Breckenridge Hills man was sentenced Tuesday to four years in prison for a 2019 high-speed crash that claimed the life of a woman in his vehicle.According to a statement from the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office, Donnell Fisher, 33, was set to go on trial this week. However, he pleaded guilty last Friday to first-degree involuntary manslaughter.Fisher admitted that his wreckless driving caused the death of Rebecca Sanders of Alton, Illinois. Sanders was 29. St. Louis County man charged after crashing truck near the White House The crash occurred on Dec. 19, 2019, in the 6000 block of West Florissant Avenue.Police said Fisher was speeding on the road, which had been covered in snow and ice, when he went off the roadway and struck a tree. Prosecutors said Fisher had been driving on a revoked license and was already on probation for crimes in St. Charles County.Prior to sentencing, Fisher apologized for his actions, and Sanders' relatives shared their outrage with him.

Parents of Christian Glass say son would be “horrified” over his cause of death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

The parents of 22-year-old Christian Glass want the record-setting $19 million settlement over their son’s shooting death by a Clear Creek County Sheriff’s deputy to send a strong message to law enforcement across the country.Officers cannot shoot someone just because they are frustrated or angry or impatient, Simon and Sally Glass told The Denver Post Tuesday afternoon in an interview. But that is what happened on June 11, 2022, when their son was shot and killed in a “malicious” attack by police, the couple said.“We want other police forces to see this and make sure they don’t have problems of this sort,” Simon Glass said. “We don’t want this to happen to another family.”The family will receive a $19 million settlement from the state and three law enforcement agencies, including the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office for their son’s death. It is the largest settlement involving police misconduct in Colorado’s histo...

Charter school centering Black students misses enrollment target, won’t open in Denver this fall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

A charter elementary school centering Black students won’t open as planned in Denver this fall. 5280 Freedom School did not enroll enough students for next school year, and the Denver school board isn’t considering giving the charter school more time.Related ArticlesEducation | Colorado’s farm students might get less college aid due to FAFSA changes Education | Neighborhood preschool in Boulder closing after 38 years Education | Kindness Counts awards honor Niwot High senior who died in November Education | Takeaways from Jeffco K-8 and middle school enrollment and choice numbers, ahead of school closures Education | A divided Denver school board votes to increase Superintendent Alex Marrero’s pay to $305,000 a year The refusal is a departure from past practice and emblematic of the increasingly tough outlook for charter schools in Denver, which was once among the friendliest districts for the publ...

Climber rescued from Rocky Mountain National Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

A 37-year-old man from Fort Collins was rescued Sunday night from Rocky Mountain National Park after he fell while rock climbing.According to a news release, park rangers received word Sunday afternoon that the climber had been injured after a roughly 30-foot roped fall in a mixed route on Taylor Peak. A Northern Colorado Med Evac air ambulance assisted the park’s Search and Rescue team with finding the man.Due to the climber’s location and injuries, the park also requested help from a Colorado National Guard helicopter from Buckley Air Force Base to extricate the man, the release stated.The man was hoisted from the scene at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday night, brought to Upper Beaver Meadows and then taken to Estes Park Health by ambulance.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Colorado mountaineering legend Tom Hornbein, who left his name on Mount Everest, dies at 92 Crashes and Disasters | Colorado House plans revival of Polis’ gutted zoning reform bill...

Millions of Southern California residents expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

Millions of Southern California residents are expected to hit the road for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, which many consider to be the unofficial start of summer.The Southern California branch of AAA estimates that 3.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more away from home this weekend, which is a 7.7% increase from last year and about half of a percent higher than 2019 numbers. This SoCal airport just ranked the ‘angriest’ Officials estimate that 2.8 million SoCal residents will travel by car, about 358,000 will travel by airplane and another 230,000 will utilize buses, trains, cruises and more to reach their destinations.With so many people hitting the road around the same time, AAA suggests that drivers leave sooner rather than later when heading to their destination and plan for holiday traffic while commuting back home.Officials suggest drivers traveling on Friday, May 26, leave during the morning or in the evening after 6 p.m. Experts predict that Friday will be the...

The Backbone Architect: Dr. Jacob Rosenstein’s Artistry in Spinal Surgeries At North Texas Neurosurgical Consultants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

Spinal injuries are not only incredibly scary but also profoundly impactful. The spine serves as the core foundation of our bodies, providing support, stability, and enabling us to perform even the simplest of movements. A compromised or injured spine can have far-reaching consequences, affecting mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. The fragility of the spinal cord and the intricate network of nerves that it houses demand utmost caution and precision in treatment. Therefore, when faced with the prospect of spinal injury or condition, it becomes paramount to seek out the most skilled and experienced specialists in the field. The stakes are high, and entrusting one’s spinal health to the best of the best is a decision driven by the understanding that comprehensive and expert care is essential for the best possible outcome. The pursuit of the finest professionals reflects the recognition that this pivotal area of the body deserves no compromise when it comes to tr...

2015’s Forbes youngest billionaire and Variery’s past Showman of the year Ryan Kavanaugh Initiates Legal Suit Against Controversial LA Lawyer Kirk Schenck and ‘Jane Doe’ Amidst Suspected Extortion Plot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

Criminal authorities mobilized to investigate potential criminal extortion offenses.Unflinching in his quest to uncover an alleged extortion scheme, Ryan Kavanaugh has recently made extraordinary revelations. Kavanaugh laid bare the details of an alleged plot led by a former girlfriend, known as Jane Doe, and her attorney, Kirk Schenck, a lawyer with a history of controversial involvement in numerous cases. Kavanaugh accuses this pair of attempting to sully his professional and personal reputation through unfounded claims, intending to reap significant financial gains. Jane Doe was Kavanaugh’s girlfriend over 2 years ago, and Kavanaugh explains went on vacations together with he and his parents, and spent virtually every night with him during that period at his home.Schenck is no stranger to scandal. In the past, he was implicated in various controversies, including allegations of supplying drugs to Stan Lee’s family and coercing the Marvel comics legend to surrender millions ...

6 Reasons Why Travel Nursing is Remaining Vital in the U.S.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

One of the biggest lessons of the last few years for many doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals was how unexpected events can quickly and dramatically alter the availability of care in hospitals, clinics, and other facilities. Major cities on the West Coast, especially Los Angeles, have experienced this directly.Add in population growth and increased staff retirements and it’s become all the more clear that travel nursing has played a critical role in filling the gaps.Even as global health issues become less prominent, travel nursing remains just as important now and in the future. And that’s equally true for medical facilities and travel nurses alike. Read on as we explore the top reasons travel nurse jobs remain so vital.For Medical FacilitiesTravel nursing plays an increasingly critical role in helping hospitals and other care centers stay running at the level patients expect. Here are some of the top reasons administrators find it so valuable.1.    Quickly...

How SCALE Healthcare Is Building the Future of Modern Healthcare Management

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

Within the world of modern healthcare management, constant change brought about by technological advancements has become the norm. But in order to bring necessary changes to the healthcare landscape, healthcare-aligned companies need to reevaluate their processes and integration of tech.This reevaluation should touch all areas of their processes, from human resources to billing, from customer service to data, and risk management. To successfully navigate these changes, SCALE Healthcare has emerged as a leader in performance elevation across all healthcare services.“Our belief is that narrow solutions will not solve multidisciplinary challenges,” says Roy Bejarano, CEO of SCALE Healthcare. “Today’s healthcare environment involves a complex network of systems that require broad and deep solutions.”SCALE is providing access to those solutions, and disrupting a staid healthcare system in the process.A challenging roadToday’s healthcare landscape has largely been shaped by the events of ...