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Turning the tide on youth violence - What can be done?

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:55:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS – James Clark, vice president of public safety for the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, has been on the front line of efforts to combat youth violence in the city.In the aftermath of Sunday morning’s shooting in downtown that left one juvenile dead and nine others injured, Clark visited FOX 2 to discuss how things got to this point, and what the region can do to turn things around.According to Clark, the current crime crisis has been building for a long time. The answer is more neighborhood intervention to catch problems before they explode into violence. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW More than five years ago, Clark predicted that the violence would get as bad as it is now.“Well, it really comes from us not being able to...

1 teen killed in mass shooting, 9 young people injured in downtown St. Louis

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:55:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Metropolitan Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning.It happened just after 1:00 a.m. on 14th Street and Washington Avenue downtown. Ten people under the age of 18 were shot. One person has died, the other nine are being treated at nearby hospitals.The only remnants of the scene are some leftover police tape that's already been cut down. It’s unclear what led up to the shooting, but there are multiple bars that stay open late on the block.Previous incidents in the past where large crowds have resulted in fights, shootings, and overall crime have fueled outrage over dangerous situations for residents with some directed at late night businesses. They have vehemently denied they’re to blame, instead asking for more police patrol. Downtown St. Louis shooting: Slain teen identified, person of interest in custody Recently in mid-May, cellphone video showed large crowds on Locust downtown fighting with several suspects having guns. Off...

Live updates | Colorado’s Wyndham Clark wins the U.S. Open for his first major title

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:55:15 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Follow along for live updates in the final round of the 123rd U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club.Wyndham Clark wins the U.S. Open for his first major title, closing with an even-par 70 to beat Rory McIlroy by one shot.___Rickie Fowler has set the record for birdies in a U.S. Open with 23. He set the mark on his 68th hole at Los Angeles Country Club, but was still trailing Wyndham Clark by five shots at the time. Fowler has made 16 bogeys to go along with all those birdies.Fowler made the record birdie putt from 10 feet on the par-5 14th hole, his second birdie of the day. He had made five bogeys in the final round to that point.The previous record for birdies in a U.S. Open was 22 by Brendan Steele at Erin Hills in 2017.Fowler and Clark started the day tied at 10 under, with Rory McIlroy a shot behind.___— Fowler, McIlroy, Scheffler headline the final round in a U.S. Open full of possibilities— Late three-putt drops Fowler into tie for lead he...

PHOTOS: 2023 Juneteenth Block Party and Music Festival in Five Points

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:55:15 GMT

The Juneteenth Block Party and Music Festival took place along Welton Street in the Five Points neighborhood on June 18, 2023 in Denver.Related ArticlesColorado News | A beginner’s guide to Juneteenth: How can all Americans celebrate? Colorado News | PHOTOS: Juneteenth Music Festival 2023 Colorado News | RTD plans partial suspensions for R-Line, A-Line this weekend as emergency repairs, planned work coincide Colorado News | Joyous Juneteenth, a bigger Boulder comedy fest, sensual cirque and more things to do in Denver Colorado News | TSA says it’s “fully staffed” at Denver’s airport but warns of record summer travel Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining June and nineteenth, it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865.Get...

Masked thieves target Northridge businesses in smash-and-grab burglaries

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:55:15 GMT

Cameras captured the moment a crew of masked smash-and-grab burglars ransacked two Northridge businesses before escaping, leaving the owners devastated.The targeted businesses — The Pisco Sour Market and Modern Barber Room — were located in the same shopping complex and were broken into on June 15 around 4 a.m.The owner of Modern Barber Room said the thieves appeared to know exactly what they were doing and believes the group has done this before.Surveillance video captured at least eight thieves smashing through the barber shop’s front glass doors using what appeared to be a chainsaw before storming inside.Surveillance video of a group of smash-and-grab thieves ransacking Modern Barber Room on June 15, 2023. (Modern Barber Room)The owner, who did not want to be identified, tells KTLA the thieves were seen rummaging around quickly and grabbing whatever they could get their hands on before getting away.“They pretty much broke the front door and immediately started taking a saw to the...

Crews work to contain grass fire at San Jose lake

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:55:15 GMT

(KRON) -- Firefighters are responding to a fire that broke out Sunday afternoon at Lake Cunningham Park, the San Jose Fire Department announced on Twitter. As of 5:30 p.m., the fire is at one acre. No injuries were reported at this time. SJPD posted photos of the scene (below). (SJPD)(SJPD)No structures were threatened, officials said. The public is advised to be aware of drift smoke and downwind.Lake Cunningham Park is located in the eastern part of San Jose, which is near Raging Waters at 2333 S White Road. No other information was immediately available.

Wyndham Clark wins the U.S. Open for his first major title, closing with an even-par 70 to beat Rory McIlroy by one shot

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:55:15 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wyndham Clark wins the U.S. Open for his first major title, closing with an even-par 70 to beat Rory McIlroy by one shot.Source

Una combinación ganadora: hombre que jugó los mismos números de lotería durante una década por fin consigue un gran premio

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:55:15 GMT

(CNN) — Después de casi 10 años de jugar a la misma combinación de números de lotería, un hombre de Maryland por fin recibió un premio de US$ 50.000, según informaron las autoridades de la lotería.El ganador del condado de Prince George’s, que permaneció en el anonimato, ganó el gran premio el 28 de mayo tras jugar al juego Bonus Match 5 de la Lotería de Maryland, de acuerdo con un comunicado de prensa.“Juego siempre a los mismos números, lo he estado haciendo durante años”, dijo el hombre a los funcionarios de la sede de la Lotería de Maryland en Baltimore.Visitó una licorería en Temple Hills y compró un billete de US$ 4 que contenía seis líneas, una de las cuales incluía su combinación habitual de los números 5, 6, 8, 23 y 30, dijo.El ganador, que es un operador de imprenta jubilado, dice que él mismo eligió cuatro de las líneas, mientras que el sistema informático generó aleatoriamente las dos líneas restantes.Al día siguiente se enteró con incredulidad de...

Red Sox, Nationals, A’s among MLB teams commemorating Juneteenth

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:55:15 GMT

Nique performs "Lift Every Voice and Sing" in celebration of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Philadelphia Phillies in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)(AP/Jeff Chiu) Nique performs "Lift Every Voice and Sing" in celebration of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Philadelphia Phillies in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)(AP/Jeff Chiu) BOSTON (AP) — Juneteenth flag designer Ben Haith stood on the mound at Fenway Park before the Red Sox hosted the Yankees on Sunday, waving his arms to pump up the crowd.A collection of Black community leaders and Re...

Live updates | Rickie Fowler sets US Open record with 23 birdies

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:55:15 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Follow along for live updates in the final round of the 123rd U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club.___FOWLER’S 23 BIRDIES A RECORDRickie Fowler has set the record for birdies in a U.S. Open with 23. He set the mark on his 68th hole at Los Angeles Country Club, but was still trailing Wyndham Clark by five shots at the time. Fowler has made 16 bogeys to go along with all those birdies.Fowler made the record birdie putt from 10 feet on the par-5 14th hole, his second birdie of the day. He had made five bogeys in the final round to that point.The previous record for birdies in a U.S. Open was 22 by Brendan Steele at Erin Hills in 2017.Fowler and Clark started the day tied at 10 under, with Rory McIlroy a shot behind.___WHAT TO KNOW:— Fowler, McIlroy, Scheffler headline the final round in a U.S. Open full of possibilities— Late three-putt drops Fowler into tie for lead heading into final round— Dark finish perplexes U.S. Open co-leader Clark— Scheffler gets into...