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Mining company wants 120 acres annexed to Cottage Grove

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

A mining company that operates a rock quarry in Grey Cloud Island Township wants part of its land to be annexed into neighboring Cottage Grove.Holcim MWR Inc., formerly Aggregate Industries, filed an annexation petition on Thursday to have 120 acres annexed to Cottage Grove; the company owns about 600 acres in the township. A public hearing on the request will be 7 p.m. April 19 at Cottage Grove City Hall.The annexation petition lists several reasons for the request, including concerns that “the township form of government is not adequate to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the community surrounding this property because of a shortage of staff and resources.”The annexation “would be in the best interests of the subject property because the existing levels of governmental services, including water, sewer, fire protection, law enforcement, street repair and land use approvals are inadequate for the property,” the petition states. “Furthermore, given p...

VSP: Road rage suspect ends up crashing into a ditch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

POWNAL, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Pownal woman was arrested late Thursday night following a road rage incident around Route 7 and Mann Hill Road. According to the police, Tonya Florio, 42, hit another vehicle twice before leaving the roadway and getting stuck in a ditch. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Florio had three juveniles in the vehicle at the time of the incident. Vermont State Police charged her with Negligent Operation and three counts of Cruelty to a Child. Florio was released on condition to appear in Vermont Super Court, Bennington Criminal Division, on March 20.

Posthumous album set from 'Gangsta’s Paradise' rapper Coolio

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The estate of rapper Coolio plans to release a studio album later this year that the Grammy-winning hitmaker had been working on in the days before he died. “Long Live Coolio” will be the first posthumous album release from the “Gangsta’s Paradise” star and the first single, “TAG 'You It,’” dropped Friday featuring Too $hort and DJ Wino. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The raunchy single's video—that begins with Coolio and Too $hort in a boxing ring as various women gyrate—marks the last piece of visual content Coolio appeared in before his death from cardiac arrest on Sept. 28, 2022, at age 59. His career album sales totaled 4.8 million, with 978 million on-demand streams of his songs, according to Luminate. He would be nominated for six Grammys overall.Coolio won a Grammy for best solo rap performance for “Gangsta’s Paradise,” the 1995 hit from the soundtrack of the Michelle Pfeiffer film “Dangerous Minds”...

Tens of thousands expected downtown Saturday for CITY SC, Battlehawks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Tens of thousands of sports fans are expected in Downtown St. Louis on Saturday between two evening games for St. Louis CITY SC and the St. Louis Battlehawks. For both teams, it will be their second home games of the 2023 seasons.The Battlehawks will host the D.C. Defenders at 6 p.m. at the Dome At America's Center. CITY SC will host the San Jose Earthquakes at 7:30 p.m. CT at CITYPARK. Trending: Mother of Jefferson County detainee wants to visit son in ICU The Battlehawks drew more than 38,000 fans for their home opener last weekend, a record for a modern-era spring professional football game. Fans had a chance to watch from the 400s section of the dome last weekend, and it appears some tickets are still available for the 400 section for Saturday. St. Louis CITY SC drew more than 22,000 fans in the franchise's home debut on March 4. Another large crowd is expected again with potential history on the line. If CITY SC wins Saturday's match, they will become the first ...

Flags at half-staff on day of Hermann officer's funeral

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri flags are flying at half staff this Sunday to honor fallen Hermann Police Department Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith. He was shot and killed during an incident at a gas station on March 12. A funeral for the officer is being held this weekend.Flags at government buildings in Gasconade County will be at half staff on March 19. Acting Governor Mike Kehoe gave the order. Governor Mike Parson is on a trade mission to Sweden and Germany to promote Missouri business.“Detective Sergeant Griffith was a model officer, committed to honorably serving the people of Hermann, Rosebud, and Gasconade County,” states Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe. “This senseless act of violence is a solemn reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face each day to keep our communities safe, and the debt we owe them for their courageous service. Claudia and I continue to pray for Mason’s family and the entire law enforcement community during this difficult time.” Top story: Mish...

Former Denver police sergeant accused of child sex crimes pleads guilty in deal for supervised probation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

A former Denver Police sergeant facing felony sex charges after online exchanges with a person he thought was a 14-year-old girl has pleaded guilty under an agreement allowing a four-year deferred judgment, and faces sentencing next week, according to Jefferson County authorities.Prosecutors negotiated the split-plea deal with former police sergeant Tim Hyatt, 45, who pled guilty on Jan. 23 to attempting to commit sexual assault on a child, authorities said. The deal gives the deferred judgment, subject to conditions of supervised probation for adult sex offenders, authorities said. The deal also includes a permanent conviction for attempting to commit unlawful sexual contact.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Former Colorado truck driver sentenced to life in federal prison for child sex assaults Crime and Public Safety | Boulder therapist accused of sexually assaulting child clients Crime and Public Safety | Colorado lawmakers consi...

Lance Reddick of 'The Wire' dead found dead in Studio City at 60: Reports

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

Actor Lance Reddick, perhaps best known for his role on "The Wire," has died at the age of 60, according to TMZ and the Los Angeles Times.Reddick's body was found in Studio City at about 9:30 a.m. Friday, TMZ said. His cause of death has not been released, but foul play is not expected.The Los Angeles Police Department declined to identify Reddick, but the department did confirm officers responded to a death investigation in the 1200 block of Sarah Street.Reddick had a long career in TV and film, but he will most likely be remembered as Lt. Cedric Daniels on "The Wire," one of the most critically acclaimed shows of all time. He also appeared in the "John Wick" franchise and was set to appear as Zeus in next year's "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" on Disney+.Tributes poured out for Reddick online after news of his death was made public, including from his "Wire" co-stars."A man of great strength and grace," said Wendell Pierce, who played Detective "William "Bunk" Moreland. "As tale...

Woman killed in Highland Park hit-and-run crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

A woman was fatally struck by a suspected hit-and-run driver in Highland Park Friday morning.The crash was reported around 9 a.m. in the 5600 block of Aldama Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Police blocked off the street in the residential neighborhood and a canopy was set up where the victim was killed, aerial video from Sky5 showed.An LAPD unit was also stationed in the parking lot of a nearby grocery store.Neighbors told KTLA the victim was a woman in her 60s who lived on Aldama Street. She was apparently killed in front of her home. No further details about the crash have been released.

Burbank unveils bronze statue of Wonder Woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

The city of Burbank’s newest resident is an iconic superhero from the DC universe.The city unveiled a seven-and-a-half-foot-tall bronze statue of Wonder Woman on Wednesday.The 600-pound statue of Wonder Woman was based on a design by DC Comics artist Jenny Frison and crafted by various artisans at Burbank’s American Fine Arts Foundry and Fabrication, a news release said.  The city of Burbank’s newest resident is an iconic superhero from the DC universe. ( City of Burbank) The 600-pound statue of the iconic DC superhero was based on a design by DC Comics artist Jenny Frison and crafted by various artisans at Burbank’s American Fine Arts Foundry and Fabrication (City of Burbank) The Wonder Woman statue took two years to make. “Burbank’s newest resident is a symbol of justice and will forever stand in front of Warner Bros.Studio Tour Hollywood,” Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony said in a statement.“As one of the world’s most beloved and iconic DC Superheroes of all time, I encour...

Here's who should get Apple's new HomePod

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

Apple discontinued its pricey HomePod speaker a few years back because it although it sounded good, the features just didn’t compare to cheaper smart speakers available.Now, the big HomePod is back with some new capabilities and a lower price tag.The second generation HomePod has a larger touch surface, a removable cable and Siri for voice commands.It comes in two colors: Midnight and White. Both speakers are wrapped in a mesh like fabric that's nearly invisible to the soundwaves emanating out of it.New are built in temperature and humidity sensors, which are handy for smartphone automations.Apple HomePod second generation smart speaker in MidnightThe speaker can also listen for smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms and send a notification to your phone if it hears them.The speaker also supports a new smart home standard called Matter, which has Google, Amazon and Samsung on board. This means the HomePod should (eventually?) play nice with lots of smart home gadgets as Matter beco...