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Crowds return to St. Louis County Greek Fest for first time in 3 years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:51 GMT

TOWN AND COUNTRY, Mo. - The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church’s St. Louis County Greek Fest has seen record crowds this weekend, thanks in part to this beautiful weather. Festival goers enjoyed the atmosphere in person for the first time in three years.“I think we had the perfect storm of the most beautiful weather. People anticipating wanting to come back. And it’s been awesome,” said Greg Simos, festival chairman. “We need to be in person. We’re people people. We like to party. We like the atmosphere. So, we’re glad to be back this year.”And from the look of the food lines, a lot of people feel the same. Simos said everyone has been patient despite the wait.“In all my lifetime, I’ve never seen lines this long. I mean, yeah, it’s great,” he said. “It hasn’t been too hot, but they’ve handled the heat well. We really have had no complaints. People are patient. They keep thanking us for being open, and we thank them for coming.” Residents call for ‘problem’ warehouse to be torn down ...

Memorial Day commemorates around St. Louis, over 200 locals identified and honored

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - From St. Louis County to the city, Memorial Day commemorations were held in honor of fallen soldiers this year, which meant something extra special for veterans who have served in the Vietnam War.At the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, many gathered for the ceremony. Bob Miller had four family members laid to rest at the cemetery. He said honoring the lives lost in battle is a way to pay tribute to what has been sacrificed.“These people paid the ultimate price; some of them lost their lives during the conflict," Miller said.He said the sacrifices made in battle were sacrifices made for our country and freedom.“It’s important that we remember… you know… the price of freedom," he said. "I mean, freedom isn’t free.” Residents call for ‘problem’ warehouse to be torn down after massive fire As many tombstones were joined with prideful colors of red, white, and blue, Daniel Williams, deputy director at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, hone in on what makes this...

Warehouse fire Monday afternoon closes north Colorado Boulevard

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:51 GMT

A warehouse fire forced police to close north Colorado Boulevard Monday afternoon while firefighters knocked down the flames.Emergency responders arrived at the fire at the Telluride Stone Company, in the 5000 block of Colorado Boulevard, after 4 p.m. Monday. Just before 6 p.m., firefighters had nearly extinguished the bulk of the flames.@Denver_Fire is on scene of a confirmed warehouse fire near 48TH and Colorado. Crews have completed initial searches and have transitioned into defensive attack due to amount of fire, we will fight this fire from the outside in. More updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/osTUhDJ143— Denver Fire Department (@Denver_Fire) May 29, 2023Denver Fire Department Capt. J.D. Chism said several propane tanks in the building exploded, exacerbating the fire. Still, nobody was injured, he said.pic.twitter.com/mkNsJedIpw— Denver Fire Department (@Denver_Fire) May 29, 2023Police closed Colorado Boulevard off at 48th Street and as of 6 p.m. the thoroughfar...

10-pound pooch saves brother-pup, chases off coyote in Mission Viejo (video)

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:51 GMT

Backyard surveillance cameras captured the tense moments when a small Maltese dog saved his little brother by chasing off a coyote that had gotten the younger dog in its mouth.  The owners of the pooches, David and Erin Mascaluso, say the incident happened earlier this month after a coyote jumped in their backyard one evening. Their hero dog, 11-year-old Vinny, who weighs all of 10 pounds and has three teeth, was up for the challenge, they said.  “He’s always been a scrapper, oh yeah,” David told KTLA. “The first day we brought him home, I went and I pet him and he started growling at me.”  In video of the incident, the coyote can be seen jumping the fence and chasing Vinny’s brother, Harley, into a corner. After Harley is heard yelping, Vinny springs into action from the other side of the yard and chases the coyote off as Harley runs the other direction.  “You know, a little 10 pound, three tooth dog...and 11 years old chased off a 60-pound coyote,” David said. ...

Nova Scotia blazes ‘out of control,’ 16,000 forced to flee

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:51 GMT

By Michelle Watson and Zoe Sottile | CNNRaging wildfires that have burned through thousands of acres have forced more than 16,000 Canadians to evacuate their homes and triggered a burn ban in Nova Scotia, as the region experiences record-breaking heat.Officials say the fires, which span a total of more than 25,000 acres and have been deemed “out of control” by officials, have destroyed multiple buildings and caused huge plumes of smoke to tower over the region. As of Monday, more than 16,000 people were forced to evacuate the area around Halifax, Nova Scotia’s largest city.The number of people who have been forced from their homes is about 16,429, Erica Fleck, Division Chief of Emergency Management of the Halifax Regional Municipality, said in a news conference Monday.Authorities also said about 400 people have been evacuated from Shelbourne County in southwest Nova Scotia.“Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by these fires,” Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said. “We know you are...

Patrick Bailey has birthday to remember in Giants win over Pirates

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:51 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Anthony DeSclafani raised his eyebrows. He knew Monday was Patrick Bailey’s birthday, but he had no idea what age the rookie catcher had turned.“He’s 24? Really?” DeSclafani said. “Jeez.”Bailey is young, but in many ways this birthday showed how he plays beyond his rookie status in the Giants’ 14-4 trouncing of the Pittsburgh Pirates in front of a robust Memorial Day crowd at Oracle Park.First, the highlight plays. Bailey was one of six Giants to record a multi-hit game against Rich Hill and the Pirates bullpen. He was one of two to hit a homer.His second career home run in 10 big league games was his first at Oracle Park and his first as a left-handed hitter.His three-hit day also included a key two-run double (reaching third on an error) in the Giants’ five-run second inning that took some disciplined approach from a less-familiar right side of the plate, shortening his swing to slap Hill’s curveball the o...

Arson, domestic violence probes underway after fire at UC Berkeley housing in Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:51 GMT

ALBANY — Arson and domestic violence investigations are underway after an apartment fire prompted evacuations at a UC Berkeley housing community Monday morning, authorities said.According to the University of California Police Department, officers were called at 10:41 a.m. to a home in the 700 block of Ohlone Avenue at the University Village apartment complex for a report of a family disturbance. Responding officers found two people, one adult and one minor, who were treated on the scene for minor injuries by the Albany Fire Department.During that initial response, officers learned one more resident, also an adult, was still inside, and tried to contact that person. But moments later, they smelled smoke coming from inside the apartment, and both Albany and Berkeley firefighters went into the apartment and rescued the resident.Firefighters limited the fire to the room where it started, but not before three buildings at the complex — 105, 106 and 107 — were fully or ...

Astros mock A's attendance in now-deleted tweet

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:51 GMT

(KRON) -- The Houston Astros' official Twitter account has deleted a tweet sent Sunday poking fun at the skimpy Oakland A's crowds over the weekend. "10 runs in front of tens of fans," the tweet read. It racked up more than 4,600 retweets, 17,000 likes and seven million views before it was deleted.The team sent out the tweet after Yordan Alvarez smashed his second home run of the day to give Houston a 10-1 lead, putting the finishing touches on a three-game sweep at the Coliseum. Public weighs in on Oakland Athletics’ Las Vegas stadium financing As it has been for much of the season, the Coliseum was mostly empty for the Sunday matinee. There was a reported attendance of 8,809, which makes up 19% of the stadium's capacity. The A's are last in MLB in attendance, drawing an average of 8,886 fans per game. Their pending move to Las Vegas has hurt their numbers -- they have drawn more than 10,000 fans just three times since news broke of the potential move on April 20. Houston got bl...

Smith hits 3-run homer, D-backs rally from early deficit to top Rockies 7-5

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:51 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Pavin Smith started this season in Triple-A. Drey Jameson spent a stretch down in Reno, too.The Arizona Diamondbacks’ rapid improvement into one of the better teams in the National League has created competition to stay on the team’s big league roster. Now that Smith and Jameson are back in the majors, they’re playing like guys who intend to stay there.Smith hit a go-ahead, three-run homer, Jameson threw 3 2/3 innings of impressive relief in his return to Arizona and the Diamondbacks rallied for a 7-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.“It just shows you nothing’s guaranteed,” Jameson said of his two-week demotion to Triple-A. “You’ve got to make pitches, you’ve got to get outs and you’ve got to win ballgames to stay up here. That’s what I’m here to do.”The Diamondbacks stormed back from an early 4-0 deficit with a five-run second inning, punctuated by Smith’s three-run homer to right-center that made it...

Chennai wins Indian Premier League in stunning finish against Gujarat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:51 GMT

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — The Chennai Super Kings have won the Indian Premier League for a record-equaling fifth time with a last-ball, five-wicket victory over the defending champion Gujarat Titans. Ravindra Jadeja plundered a six and a four from the last two deliveries against Mohit Sharma to help the Super Kings chase down a revised target of 171 runs in 15 overs. The IPL needed three days to complete the final. It was washed out on Sunday, started late Monday and finished after 1:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday. But it was worth it.Chennai was squeezed by medium-pacer Sharma in the last over and the equation got to 10 runs required off two balls. Sharma got his length wrong and Jadeja hit a straight six. Sharma then got his line wrong and Jadeja hit a four to fine leg to complete a stunning win.“I was just thinking I need to swing hard, as much as I can,” Jadeja said. “Where the ball will go, I was not thinking about that. I was backing myself and looking to hit straight, beca...