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After rollover crash, deputy fire chief reiterates importance of giving emergency vehicles their space

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:25 GMT

BLACK JACK, Mo. – Three firefighters from the Black Jack Fire Protection District are recovering after a rollover crash Tuesday evening on their way to a house fire.The crash happened just before 9 p.m. at the intersection of Old Halls Ferry Road and Country Club Court, about a mile away from Black Jack Fire Protection District Engine House 1.Deputy Fire Chief Paul Peebles said a car pulled out in front of the pumper truck. The driver of the pumper truck swerved in an effort to avoid hitting the car. The truck left the roadway and overturned.“Our main mission is to serve our residents and make sure we keep them safe. It's important that when we have lights and sirens going, people move over to the right,” Peebles said. “We do that for a reason. We’re trying to get there to save people.” Check the radar -- Storms expected Wednesday The firefighters were taken to a local hospital for their injuries, which were not life-threatening.“Very stressful, difficult job. It can be a fire tha...

How Broncos modernized player health, performance departments in Year 1 of Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:25 GMT

The day after he fired coach Nathaniel Hackett, Broncos CEO Greg Penner noted multiple areas he and the club’s new ownership group intended to overhaul.The coaching staff, of course, dominated the conversation that day because a search that eventually led to Sean Payton was about to shift into high gear.Penner, though, also noted he and his wife, Carrie Walton Penner, had been talking with NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills about potential explanations for Denver being among the most injured teams in the league for a multi-year period.As the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group hits its first anniversary of arriving in Denver on Thursday, Payton is the prize addition and the $100-plus million in Empower Field renovations the most expensive project to date. The results of those conversations and months of research on the injury front, however, have led to other key changes in the organization.“We’ve made lots of little investments, but the big structural change was, in the old...

Rockies lose game, series to Brewers on Ezequiel Tovar’s walk-off throwing error in 10th inning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:25 GMT

After taking an early lead, blowing it, rallying to tie and then taking another lead in the 10th inning, the Rockies lost on a walk-off error Wednesday in Milwaukee.So it goes for Colorado in 2023.Rookie shortstop Ezequiel Tovar’s throwing error plated the winning run in the game and the series for the Brewers, ending the Rockies’ promising visit on a low note in a 7-6 defeat at American Family Field.Colorado wasted a 4-0 advantage and a strong bullpen performance in the process, and left manager Bud Black staring blankly out at the field from the top dugout step following Tovar’s decisive miscue.“We’re not scoring enough runs to really give us any room to breathe,” Black told reporters. “The bullpen is doing a good job of keeping us in games, and our starters are trying to hang in there. We need our starters to give us length, because we’re using our bullpen a lot.”Chris Flexen, making his third start for the patchwork Rockies r...

2 dead in a Russian attack on a Ukrainian city while a blast near Moscow kills 1 and wounds dozens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:25 GMT

By DASHA LITVINOVA and EMMA BURROWS (Associated Press)TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Russian rocket attack on Wednesday killed two people and wounded at least seven others in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, which is near Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, Ukrainian officials said. Although regional governor Yuriy Malashko initially said three people died in the attack on a residential area, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko later said two people died and one other person had been resuscitated.The city lies about 50 kilometers (30 miles) northeast of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which has been occupied by Russian forces since the early weeks of the war. Shelling in the plant’s surroundings have raised persistent fears of a nuclear accident.In Russia, an explosion on the grounds of a factory that makes optical equipment for Russia’s security forces north of Moscow killed one person, wounded 60 others and left at least eight people unaccounted for, offi...

At least 6 killed as wildfires ravage Maui

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:25 GMT

KAHULUI, Hawaii (AP) — A wildfire tore through the heart of Maui on Wednesday with alarming speed and ferocity, destroying dozens of homes and businesses in a historic tourist town, killing at least six people and injuring at least two dozen others, and forcing panicked residents to jump into the ocean to flee the flames.Fire was widespread in Lahaina Town, including on Front Street, a popular shopping and dining area, County of Maui spokesperson Mahina Martin said by phone early Wednesday.Photos posted by the county overnight showed a line of flames blazing across an intersection and leaping above buildings in the town center that dates to the 1700s and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Aerial video from after sunrise revealed entire blocks of buildings reduced to ash and thick smoke in the air. Smoke and flames fill the air from raging wildfires on Front Street in downtown Lahaina, Maui on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. (Alan Dickar via AP)“Do NOT go to Lahaina Town,” the c...

Retired Southern California fire official announces Stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:25 GMT

A prominent former official with a Southern California fire agency that kept the public informed during numerous large-scale natural disasters announced Wednesday he has Stage 4 cancer, possibly caused by exposure to wildfire smoke.Mike Eliason, a renowned photographer and former public information officer with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, said he was diagnosed with Stage 4 head and neck cancer.Eliason was a professional photojournalist-turned-fire department spokesperson, who covered nearly every catastrophe to affect Santa Barbara County for decades, including the Conception dive boat disaster, the deadly Montecito mudslides and the Thomas Fire, which at the time was the largest wildfire in California history.Embedded behind the lines with fire crews, Eliason gave the public and media previously unseen access to what happens when emergency crews are called into duty.Utilizing his high-quality camera gear and seasoned photographer's eye, he captured images and videos o...

McDonald's announces new meal offering, merchandise and re-branded sauce

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:25 GMT

McDonald’s is giving its fans a chance to eat like their favorite character with its newest meal offering that includes items featured on T.V. shows and movies throughout the years.Known as “The As Featured In Meal,” customers will soon be able to order food that was featured in T.V. shows and movies like “Seinfeld,” “I'm Not Rappaport” and “Coming to America.”"It's not only our real-life fans who have a go-to order; for decades, our favorite movie and TV characters have, too,” Morgan Flatley, global chief marketing officer and head of new business ventures at McDonald's, said in a statement."The As Featured In Meal" will include a choice of 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, or Big Mac Sandwich along with Medium World Famous Fries, a Medium soft drink and the newly branded Sweet 'N Sour Sauce. (McDonald's) “The As Featured In Meal is our biggest Famous Order yet, celebrating the most memorable McDonald's references across the world of entertainment."The meal w...

Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys Paints a Musical Wonderland with Newest Single

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:25 GMT

Photo credit: Jon BeckleyThe minds behind Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys are back with a new release. The group went viral with their hit “Goth Beach”, a catchy summer romp, last year, and they’ve broken the mold this time around with their latest avant-garde single and music video “Keep My Head”. The single has been described as “an enchanting fusion of musical mastery and visual opulence, drawing inspiration from Rococo aesthetics and horror elements to create a unique experience reminiscent of the iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show.” This fits in theme with the band’s aesthetic, which Boston Survival Guide has described as “Dada-esque, carnival-run-amuck, and just plain old ‘not-always-so-clean’ fun”.The song’s catchy and captivating lyrics, combined with the band’s theatrical flair, transport listeners to a world where fantasy and reality collide. In a way, “Keep My Head” has an otherworldly sense of nostalgia that sinks down underneath your skin and makes you want t...

Chasing Dreams in Sustainable Luxury: The Inspiring Journey of Marvin J Fadrigo and Curated by The MJF

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:25 GMT

In the bustling city of Los Angeles, a minority-owned and operated sustainable luxury business is making waves and rewriting the narrative of fashion consumption. Curated by The MJF, founded by Marvin J Fadrigo, is not just a brand; it’s a manifestation of dreams, determination, and a commitment to making a positive impact on both the fashion industry and the planet.Dressed in Dreams: The Beginnings of Curated by The MJFMarvin’s journey is one that is firmly entrenched in his lowly beginnings in the Philippines. His enthusiasm for fashion was sparked early on because he grew up in an aspirational environment. Marvin’s career was not without obstacles because he was from a developing economy where clothing was frequently considered an extravagance for the wealthy. While many people in his situation might have chosen a profession that was more secure, Marvin steadfastly followed his goals. He majored in journalism and received his degree, choosing a course of study t...

LAPD Officer Arrested For Allegedly Stealing A Debit Card

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:25 GMT

An LAPD officer was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stealing and using a woman’s debit card.The LAPD Internal Affairs Division investigated the matter and put out a felony arrest warrant on Officer Edmond Babainas for burglary and theft after the woman complained about the card going missing.“The allegations of an officer breaking public trust are extremely troubling and there must be accountability,” LAPD Chief Michel Moore said in a statement. “This Department will fully cooperate with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office in this matter.”The woman claims to have last seen the card while inside an LAPD location, later seeing transactions going through without her consent. The woman allegedly obtained photos of the officer making transactions with her card at a home improvement store and presented them to LAPD.That is when LAPD identified the person using the card as Officer Babainas.“Our police officers must be held accountable to the highest standard,”...