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New Haven community rallies behind families of fallen and wounded officers 

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:52:44 GMT

NEW HAVEN, Mo. - The community of New Haven continues to show support for the families of fallen police Det. Sgt. Mason Griffith and critically wounded officer Adam Sullentrup. New Haven is where Sullentrup served as an officer before recently joining Griffith at the Hermann Police Department.The city of Hermann established a fund to help the families of both officers. Donations can also be made at any Peoples Savings Bank in the St. Louis area.“We have just been very overwhelmed by the support, not only at this location but all of our locations,” said Tyler Anderson, a loan officer with the Peoples Savings Bank in New Haven.The bank is sponsoring a movie night that will benefit the officers’ families. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. showing of Top Gun: Maverick at the Showboat Theater at 112 E 4th Street in Hermann on March 31. The cost of admission is a goodwill donation. Top story: Missing St. Charles woman found dead; 1 man in custody Bee Creative Embroidery in New H...

Marine veteran says sinkholes in his yard getting worse, blames the City of Bethalto

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:52:44 GMT

BETHALTO, Ill. - A Marine veteran in Bethalto, Illinois, says his lawn has been overrun with sinkholes that are getting worse.Nathaniel Rainey said that to make matters even worse, his lawn is sinking."My lawn used to be up with that driveway over there, above that driveway, like a muffin top," he said. "Now it’s more like a dish.”Rainey said he once had one of the nicest lawns in the neighborhood. The veteran proudly flies his Marine Corps flag, but he said he has been battling a sinkhole problem for years.He believed it was being caused by the City of Bethalto’s rusting sewers. Top story: Missing St. Charles woman found dead; 1 man in custody "The storm drain that runs around my property are broken, leaking, and rusted," Rainey said.He said he had contacted city officials with no luck in solving the issue."They been telling me it’s not their problem; it’s not their problem; they told me that the lines had been inspected," Rainey said. "When I ask for an inspection report, they s...

Powerful storm system continues to soak Southern California

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:52:44 GMT

Periods of heavy rains, thunderstorms, high winds and mountain snow continue to slam much of Southern California Tuesday evening, with the National Weather Service forecasting the strong storm system sticking around through Wednesday.  The weather service even issued a special weather statement for portions of San Bernardino, Riverside and central Orange counties through 9:15 p.m. after radar indicated wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour and pea-size hail.In Los Angeles County, a flood advisory is in effect for the coasts, valleys and lower mountains until 10:45 p.m. and beaches are closed due to heavy lightning. The NWS warns that heavy rainfall could trigger minor flooding in low-lying areas, pooling water in roadways and the risk of debris flows near wildfire burn scars. Downtown Los Angeles has received more than an inch of rain over the last 24 hours, according to an interactive map put out by the Ventura County Public Works Agency that shows season-to-date rainfall totals for d...

Detectives offering $20,000 reward for information leading to those responsible for murder of NBA champion's father in Compton

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:52:44 GMT

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Detectives held a press conference on Tuesday where they announced a $20,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder of 65-year-old Richard Allen Jefferson Sr, the father of NBA champion Richard Jefferson and "beloved Compton resident." The murder of Jefferson Sr. happened on September 19, 2018, when a vehicle driving south in the 1400 block of Paulsen Avenue shot at him and a group of other men. Deputies responded to the scene and transported Jefferson Sr. to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. “He was killed for no reason other than being friendly and having a conversation with a few other males that lived in the neighborhood,” the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement. “Investigators believe the vehicle was occupied by gang members from another neighborhood who mistakenly thought Mr. Jefferson and the other males were gang member...

California bill would ban the sale of Skittles, Hot Tamales & other food items

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:52:44 GMT

A bill being considered by the California State Assembly would ban the sale of Skittles, Hot Tamales candy, Dubble Bubble Twist Gum, and other food items that the sponsor says contain small amounts of potentially dangerous and toxic chemicals.Introduced by Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills), AB 418 proposes that California stop allowing the manufacture, sale and distribution of foods that contain Red Dye No. 3, Titanium Dioxide, Potassium Bromate, Brominated Vegetable Oil, or Propyl Paraben.These chemicals have been linked to health problems including increased risk of cancer, damage to the immune system and behavioral issues in children, Gabriel's office said in a news release. California bill would require schools to notify parents if their child identifies as transgender While many Californians won’t recognize these chemicals by name, they can be found in popular food and drink items. According to experts, Titanium Dioxide can be found in cupcakes, trail mix and ice c...

CHP temporarily escorts traffic through I-5, Grapevine during brief snowfall

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:52:44 GMT

California Highway Patrol officers escorted drivers along Interstate 5 through the Grapevine Tuesday evening after snow fell on the busy roadway, causing dangerous and slick conditions.CHP began escorting vehicles around 5:20 p.m., according to Caltrans. After about two hours, the escorts ended after snowfall turned into a light rain. California’s all-time snowpack record within reach Despite CHP allowing vehicles to go along the Grapevine corridor without supervision, officials continued to urge motorists to drive with caution through the area.Roads remained wet and slick Tuesday night, Caltrans said, and temperatures were expected to drop in the late hours, although not expected to reach freezing. Strong storm system continues to soak Southern California Rain continued to fall across much of California Tuesday evening as the region stared down it 12th atmospheric river of the wet season. The most powerful part of the storm was expected Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning w...

Barge smashes into 3rd Street Bridge in San Francisco

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:52:44 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – As a bomb cyclone swept through the Bay Area on Tuesday, an industrial barge broke loose and smashed into the 3rd Street Bridge in San Francisco, authorities said.The collision, which was reported around 4:50 p.m., splintered wooden planks on the span, according to a video and photos shared by the San Francisco Fire Department.The fire department said the bridge was closed. The span links a parking lot with Oracle Park.The U.S. Coast Guard did not immediately return a message seeking additional information about the incident.AVOID AREA 3RD STREET BRIDGEINDUSTRIAL BARGES LOOSE AND HIT THE BRIDGE- 3RD STREET BRIDGE (LEFTY O’DOULS’ IS CLOSEDDIGITAL CREDIT SFFD PIO pic.twitter.com/BQCZXYWHG7— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) March 22, 2023Check back for updates.

Video shows couch fly through the San Francisco sky

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:52:44 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Strong winds in San Francisco on Tuesday have led to trees falling to the ground, power outages, and now, a couch flying through the sky.Video shared with KRON4 (above) above appears to show just that as a shocked resident observes from his apartment. The video shows the couch eventually landing on the street. It was filmed by Brandon Au at Main Street and Folsom Street in San Francisco. Another storm hits Bay Area: 193k customers lose power The winds have caused damage across the city. At 50 California Street, pieces of glass fell off a high-rise, causing Sacramento Street and Davis Street to be blocked off. Drivers hoping to return to the East Bay from San Francisco were met with a huge traffic jam after a big rig overturned on the Bay Bridge. As many as four lanes were blocked as crews worked to clear the truck, causing massive delays. KRON ON is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: h...

Bay Bridge reopens after big-rig topples

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:52:44 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A big-rig truck toppled on its side and snarled traffic just before 5 p.m. Tuesday on the Bay Bridge in San Francisco. The bridge reopened just after 8:30 p.m., California Highway Patrol confirmed. CHP San Francisco issued a "major traffic alert" for eastbound drivers following the bridge crash near Treasure Island. "I-80 e/b (San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge), just east of 1st Street on-ramp, a big rig has overturned and the four left e/b lanes are currently blocked. Expect major delays! Please use alternate routes and avoid area if possible!" the CHP wrote on Twitter. Live Bay Area storm updates All trucks were being asked to exit Interstate-80 eastbound at Fourth Street. "Please do not attempt to cross the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge at this time. There is not sufficient clearance for any trucks to pass the overturned truck and it will only create further congestion," the CHP told truck drivers. A big-rig truck crashed on the Bay Bridge on March 21,...

Roslovic scores 2, gets Blue Jackets past Capitals 7-6 in OT

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:52:44 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Boone Jenner tied it with 46.9 seconds left in the third period, Jack Roslovic got his second goal of the game 2:43 into overtime and the NHL-worst Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Washington Capitals 7-6 on Tuesday night to end a three-game losing streak.Adam Boqvist also had two goals, and Eric Robinson and Emil Bemstrom also scored for Columbus. Johnny Gaudreau, Patrik Laine and Kent Johnson each had two assists, and Daniil Tarasov had 31 saves. Nick Jensen scored twice and Alex Ovechkin, T.J. Oshie, Conor Sheary and Sonny Milano each had a goal for the Capitals, who have lost three in a row and six of their past eight games. BRUINS 2, SENATORS 1BOSTON (AP) — Linus Ullmark made 40 saves, Jake DeBrusk had the go-ahead goal, and NHL-best Boston continued its pursuit of the league’s record for regular-season victories.David Krejci added a power-play goal for Boston, which won its fourth straight. The Bruins have 54 wins — eight away the record of 62 set by Detroit in...