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Man accused of killing teen after MetroLink ride

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:36:43 GMT

PAGEDALE, Mo. -- A man is facing murder and robbery charges after a 19-year-old's body was found Friday on a sidewalk along St. Charles Rock Road. Kenneth Hall, 28, is accused of shooting and killing Jaylin Johnson near a MetroLink station.The Major Case Squad of St. Louis released images of 'persons of interest' in this crime Monday. They were asking for the public's help to find people Johnson was with on the night of his death.Investigators say that Hall was with a group of people riding westbound on a MetroLink train on July, 7. Johnson was on the same train. Surveillance video shows Hall and others pointing at Johnson. He was talking to two women in Hall's group. Accused killer’s case thrown out over one question at trial Hall, Johnson, and others got off of the train at the Rock Road station in Pagedale. Investigators say that Johnson was shot and killed near the MetroLink station. His belongings, including a cellphone and gun were stolen. The victim's pockets were turned in...

Boulder woman dies in 500-foot fall after free-solo climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:36:43 GMT

A 26-year-old Boulder woman died after free-solo climbing on the Four Aces of Blitzen Ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park and falling about 500 feet, park officials said.Her 27-year-old climbing partner, who notified rangers via cell phone of her fall on Sunday, was uninjured and rescued using a Colorado Air National Guard helicopter and hoist.A park search and rescue team hiked to the area, above Ypsilon Lake, to assist with the recovery of the body, park officials announced in a news release. The woman wasn’t identified.The Blitzen ridge on Ypsilon Mountain is located on the east side of the park. Free-solo means climbing without a rope for protection.

Denver weather: Toasty 97-degree temps under mostly clear blue skies

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:36:43 GMT

The weather in metro Denver on Tuesday will be the warmest this year as the sun shines down under clear blue skies without significant precipitation, drying out trees, shrubs, and soil, according to the National Weather Service.Wind will blow across the state, gusting at speeds up to 21 miles per hour in Colorado Front Range cities, and faster high at high elevations in the mountains, weather service forecasters said.The high temperature in Denver will be 97 degrees, decreasing to 64 degrees at night, forecasters said. On Wednesday, the high temperature is expected to be 93 degrees.Around Colorado, temperatures on Tuesday widely were expected to exceed 95 degrees.Toasty temperatures this afternoon! Clear skies and breezy gusts up 25 mph in the higher elevations are expected. #COwx pic.twitter.com/xIpQp9hUsG— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) July 11, 2023The above-average heat, combined with likely wind, has raised fire risks in western Colorado forests. Weather service officials warn...

New restaurant downtown wants their “regulars” to feel at home in this hidden speakeasy

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:36:43 GMT

Dining at The Regular, a modern fine-dining restaurant that opened last week downtown, is like taking a seat at owners Sydney Younggreen and Brian De Souza’s own dinner table.Every detail throughout the 44-seat restaurant, located at 1432 Market St., has been carefully thought out: from the old school rock-n-roll music playing on the speakers to the quirky yet cozy furniture in the lounge; from the central fireplace that’s a nod to the one in their own home to the green touches in honor of Younggreen’s favorite color. They even built the bar with no name-brand spirits in order to push you outside of your comfort zone.Owners Sydney Younggreen and Brian De Souza met while working at a restaurant in New York City and have worked at Michelin-starred spots like Le Bernardin and Blue Hill. (Photo by Bird Tree Productions)“Every little thing that you see around – every fork, knife, every plate has been hand selected,” De Souza said. “It’s music that we listen to, not just what’s on t...

Authorities pursue allegedly stolen vehicle near Compton

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:36:43 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is pursuing an allegedly stolen Kia Soul near Compton Tuesday morning. Sky5 is overhead.

Pedestrian killed on 101 Freeway; several lanes closed through downtown Los Angeles

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:36:43 GMT

One person was killed and several lanes were closed in a crash on the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday morning.The incident was reported around 5 a.m. in the southbound lanes near North Los Angeles Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. A vehicle somehow struck and killed a pedestrian but no further details about the crash were immediately available. Three lanes were blocked on the southbound side of the freeway as a result of the collision. A SigAlert for the lane closures was issued shortly after the crash. There was no word on when the lanes would reopen.

Man shot multiple times in South Los Angeles, LASD says

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:36:43 GMT

A man died after he was shot multiple times in the Florence-Firestone neighborhood of South Los Angeles Monday afternoon.The man, only identified as being in his early-to-mid 40s, was shot in the 8500 block of Graham Avenue at about 3:40 p.m., the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release. He suffered gunshot wounds to his upper and lower torso, though officials did not specify the number of times he was shot. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.No information about the shooter or shooters was available, and the investigation is ongoing. To submit information anonymously, call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

Someone is trying to sell an OceanGate submersible

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:36:43 GMT

An OceanGate submersible is listed for sale at a price of nearly $800,000 and the broker who's been trying to sell it for five years wants nothing to do with it, NewsNation reports.Yacht broker Steve Reoch has been trying to sell the $795,000 submersible for years and told Insider he no longer wants anything to do with the company.OceanGate found itself in the spotlight after the Titan submersible imploded on a dive to the Titanic, carrying five people aboard. Authorities launched a massive rescue mission before locating a debris field and determining the sub had suffered a catastrophic failure, killing all those on board.The logo for OceanGate Expeditions is seen on a boat parked near the offices of the company in Everett, Wash., Tuesday, June 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Ed Komenda)Like the Titan, the Antipodes seats five people, but the similarities end there. Antipodes was originally built for Perry Submersibles and was owned by several others before being sold to OceanGate. It's able to...

Here’s The Scoop On The National Ice Cream Month of July

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:36:43 GMT

It’s July, the mercury is finally climbing and it’s National Ice Cream Month. L.A. offerings are abundant and it’s just not about vanilla and chocolate anymore. Celebrate the month with everything from a strawberry tres leches shortcake taco to Scoops on Tap with a stroll down Ice Cream Alley. Or, say happy birthday with a Barbie-inspired pink cotton candy ice cream cake.Smorgasburg LA’s Ice Cream Alley said farewell to the Wanderlust team this week after seven successful years. The brand got its start on the alley along with other frozen favorites like Evil Cooks, Creamo, and Happy Ice. With Wanderlust leaving, this year’s Ice Cream Alley will be a chance for the public to decide who gets to take its place at the end of the summer as the next full-time ice cream vendor.  Smorgasburg’s Annual Ice Cream Alley will launch on National Ice Cream Day, July 16, and will run every Sunday through Labor Day Weekend. Here’s the summer’s lineup:Ice Cream Alley (Courtesy Smorgasburg)SadGirl Cre...

Lakeyah Wants Em Hood

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:36:43 GMT

Lakeyah Wants Em Hood: Milwaukee-born rapper and singer Lakeyah has released new single “Want Em Hood,” which sees her detail exactly what she wants from a man, while sampling the Gorilla Joe hit “Hood N****.”“‘Hood N****’ is one of my favorite tracks that was leading the early 2000s,” Lakeyah said in a statement. “That was my favorite era of music and I wanted to exude that fun, feel-good but braggadocious vibe. ‘Want Em Hood’ is perfect for the summer and it’s empowering for my guys and girls. We love em from the hood!”It is the perfect summer anthem; chill vibes and hard lyrics. According to the press release, “the Milwaukee-bred wunderkind has dominated in the media and entertainment space, most recently headlining the 2023 installment of CultureCon L.A. – as People detailed. Not to mention, Lakeyah is gearing up for the return of BET+’s unscripted reality series “The Impact Atlanta,” doubling back for season two after a succ...