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Plant thief hits Granite City park, stealing flowers, garden equipment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:49 GMT

GRANITE CITY, Ill. - FOX 2 has learned thieves have been repeatedly targeting a St. Louis area gem, the historic botanical garden Wilson Park in Granite City. They are stealing planted flowers by the dozen and lawn and garden equipment.“I consider (the garden) the heart of Granite City,” said Patrice Chandler, a visitor Thursday. “I just think it’s a special place. I tell people I’m going to my ‘Zen’ garden." In-N-Out Burger poised for major expansion, including in Missouri “It’s definitely a special place. The community really takes a lot of pride in this. That’s why it’s really frustrating,” said Justin Brinkmeyer, director of parks for Granite City. “It’s kind of a hidden gem.”Thieves have hit the garden five times this spring, he said. Mixed in with the rows of flowers, there are now empty patches where flowers have been dug up from an oasis of plants, flowers, water features, and walking paths started by benefactor Ernest Sieveking in the 1920s.The thefts occurred between 2:0...

Robbery suspect released on bond after prosecutor delays

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A criminal defendant accused of stealing a car at gunpoint was released on an ankle monitor after repeated delays by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office.The defendant, Levi Henning, also once faced a murder charge that was previously dropped because of prosecutor failures.Only FOX 2 was in the courtroom when the judge faced a difficult decision, exacerbated by a no-show prosecutor.Judge Clinton Wright acknowledged that a new prosecutor’s office administration seems intent on doing better at avoiding future justice delays. However, the robbery defendant’s lawyer, W. David Mueller, successfully argued to the judge that future progress does not negate years of neglect.“No one showed up today for court, representing the state in this case, so what are we left with?” Mueller said after the hearing.His client, Henning, is accused of stealing a car while using a weapon near the Central West End in December 2018.Henning was also later charged with murdering Parkway West High...

Late freeze in March and current dry conditions affected summer crops

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:49 GMT

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo - Some people are noticing gardens and fruit trees are producing fewer blooms than normal. Summertime means picking strawberries, eating peaches fresh from the tree, and picking blackberries from the vine, but this year looks a little different."Our strawberry crop was really poor this year, and I think there is a lot of variables," said Andy Welle with Thies Farm and Market in Maryland Heights. "Water was one, the cold was one, the plants got to us a little later last year. But they're still picking. They're still blooming. We're going to get a few berries out of it. But the main crop is gone."He said below-average rainfall is impacting the growth of some crops. In-N-Out Burger poised for major expansion, including in Missouri "We've actually been watering constantly as soon as we get stuff planted. Like we've got here today," Welle said. "Cantaloupes and watermelons actually went in yesterday, and the water is actually on them right now just to keep them goi...

Last place Cardinals playing like a first place team  

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Cardinals fans are known for their loyalty. This season has put their devotion to the test. The team quickly slid into last place in April. Even though the Cardinals remain in last place, they headed into Thursday’s game having won eight out of their last 10 games.“They’re getting their pitching under control, and the bats are going,” said Kreg Menning, a St. Louis Cardinals fan attending Thursday night’s game. “It’s a long season.”Some fans still believe the team is a playoff contender and can go from last to first. Many fans remain positive.“They keep fighting every night,” said Sterling Davis, a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. “They haven’t given up on themselves.” Trending -- Three Missouri cities make ‘Best Places to Live’ list “I’m definitely optimistic,” said Patrick McConnell, a St. Louis Cardinals fan attending Thursday’s game.He said he believes the team has shown character by bouncing back after the dreadful start to the season.The Cardinals ente...

How global temperatures affect the St. Louis region

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS – We are in the middle of a major global pattern change. We are moving from our third La Nina year to an El Niño pattern. And there are some indications that this pattern could be what’s called a Super Niño. That sounds pretty ominous – and it could be.The last Super Niño pattern was in 2016, and we saw the warmest global temperature on record. It also could bring a heightened risk of droughts and floods and stronger storms. However, it could also bring a quieter hurricane season. But what does that all mean to St. Louis? Let’s dive into it.JuneWe begin June a bit behind the eight ball. April and May have trended dry and our yearly average for rainfall is running a little bit short.The drought severity across Missouri is heightened just a bit because of this. So, we need rain.Ask your lawn or garden. I’ve seen more sprinklers running in the last few weeks because of this. I think the dry pattern of the last few weeks will continue into June. We will have some opportun...

PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets beat Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of NBA Western Conference Finals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:49 GMT

The Denver Nuggets came back to beat the Los Angeles Lakes 108-103 Thursday evening at Ball Arena.Denver leads the series 2-0 as the NBA Western Conference Finals head to Los Angeles for Game 3.Related ArticlesDenver Nuggets | Jamal Murray’s 23-point fourth quarter stakes Nuggets to 2-0 series lead over Lakers Denver Nuggets | Nuggets 3-pointers: Anthony Davis disappears, Jamal Murray takes over in Game 2 win for Denver Denver Nuggets | Keeler: Nuggets fans “need to stop” with LeBron James, Lakers conspiracy theories, Reggie Miller, Kenny Smith say Denver Nuggets | How it happened: Jamal Murray leads Denver past LA in Game 2 of Western Conference Finals Denver Nuggets | Nuggets’ Bruce Brown: “Goal” was to take Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell out of the game   

Electrical fires in Silverthorne knock out power for more than 1,000 customers, including the recreation center and town hall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:49 GMT

By Ryan Spencer, Summit DailyA pair of transformers caught fire in Silverthorne late Thursday morning, May 18, knocking out power for hundreds, including at the Silverthorne Recreation Center and Silverthorne Town Hall, according to Summit Fire & EMS.No one was injured, and no damage to town property has been reported, Silverthorne communications manager Kristina Nayden said in a statement. Due to the power outage, the Recreation Center is closed until further notice, and Silverthorne Town Hall can only provide limited services, Nayden said. Patrons were evacuated from the Recreation Center. The Silverthorne Recreation Center is closed until further notice due to a power outage. We will share an update on our website and social media when the facility is expected to reopen. pic.twitter.com/2wMt4i1Qhd— Town of Silverthorne (@SilverthorneCO) May 18, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Oven explosion at Reunion Bread temporarily shuts bakery Crime an...

Jamal Murray’s 23-point fourth quarter stakes Nuggets to 2-0 series lead over Lakers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:49 GMT

Jamal Murray sized up The King and decided he wasn’t afraid of the crown.Already on a torrid run of devastating daggers, Murray hoisted one more in LeBron James’ face, burying a 30-foot 3-pointer to whip Ball Arena into a chaotic frenzy Thursday night. Murray’s scintillating 23-point fourth quarter built the Nuggets a double-digit lead, and it took everything they had not to squander it amid egregious turnovers.The Nuggets, though, owe no apologies. Their 108-103 win at Ball Arena staked them a 2-0 series lead in this Western Conference Finals before the series flips to Los Angeles for Saturday’s Game 3.“This was a war,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said after the game.In the final moments, a raucous “Beat L.A,” chant boomed throughout the lower bowl.Murray finished with 37 points, raining in four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter alone. For three quarters, he’d been mostly contained, shooting 5 for 17.“It’s so rewarding,” Malone said of his relationship with Murray...

Nuggets 3-pointers: Anthony Davis disappears, Jamal Murray takes over in Game 2 win for Denver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:49 GMT

Initial observations from the Nuggets’ Game 2 comeback win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals.1. Murray makes them when it matters. Jamal Murray started the night shooting 3 for 15 from the field, but a point guard with his confidence never stops trying. He flipped a switch in the second half after the Nuggets fell behind by 10, making his next seven shots. The biggest was a beginning-of-the-end knife when Denver needed it most. On a night when Michael Malone had used Nikola Jokic for heavy minutes, the two-time MVP was finally getting a breather early in the fourth quarter. The Lakers couldn’t buy a bucket during that stretch, but after the Nuggets had weathered most of the storm already, Murray drilled a step-back three over Anthony Davis to put Denver ahead 87-83. While Murray never relented, Davis disappeared. He shot 4 for 15 after a 40-point Game 1.2. Rui ruins everything early. Look, no judgment here toward LeBron James for that flubbed f...

Armed and dangerous motorcyclist taken into custody after pursuit in L.A. County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:49 GMT

A motorcyclist who was considered armed and dangerous led police on a nearly hour-long chase through the west end of the San Fernando Valley Thursday night before eventually being taken into custody.  Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the 23000 block of Windom Street in West Hills at around 5 p.m. on calls of a person suffering a possible mental health condition.  “Upon arrival, the officers made contact with the subject who pointed a handgun at officers,” police said.  As police set up a containment zone and requested backup, the man exited the home’s garage on a motorcycle and led police in chase.  On Mullholland Drive, the suspect was clocked traveling at speeds near 70 miles per hour on the windy roadway. At times, the man came to a stop, allowing LAPD units to get close, and when officers stepped out of their vehicles, the suspect sped off again. The motorcyclist continued to evade police, driving in a loop in the San Fernando...