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Two students go national after Fox Theatre St. Louis High School Musical Awards

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Friday was the sixth annual St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards. With 34 schools, over 2,500 students, and a packed theater, two winners are now packing up to compete nationally in New York.The center stage is where groups of high schoolers from St. Louis and surrounding areas gather to showcase their talents. For Noelle Sonderegger, the news of her nomination as an outstanding lead actress is a goal she shared with many other students who have been practicing for months."To be on the stage where I’ve seen Wicked and Les Mis, and I mean so many incredible actors and actresses… the fact that I can be up there is insane," said Gage Williams, a senior at O'Fallon High School. Students were overjoyed to see the stage from a different perspective. The theater was filled with sounds and sites, from classics to cartoon-based acts showcased. Also, FOX 2's Chelsea Haynes was there to host the award ceremony. Why Gov. Mike Parson picked Gabe Gore as the next St. Louis C...

Aquaport reopens following repairs from 2022 flash flooding  

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:17 GMT

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of outdoor pool season in the St. Louis area. The reopening of the Aquaport was an especially welcome sight for visitors on Friday. The outdoor waterpark in Maryland Heights shut down last year following damage from historic flash flooding.“We are finally seeing all of our hard work pay off,” said Kate Fischer, Maryland Heights aquatics supervisor.She said repairs have been made, and the water park is ready for visitors.Maryland Heights residents and season pass holders were welcome to attend a soft opening on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Why Gov. Mike Parson picked Gabe Gore as the next St. Louis Circuit Attorney James Hyatt, a recent elementary school graduate, stood in line and said, “I’m very excited because I get to be back and swim in the pool.”A relatively new feature of the pool is the Flow Rider. The surfing simulator made its debut in 2021.“You’ll be able to come and catch a wave, whether it’s standing up...

Adding home theaters create cozy spaces for streaming, gaming

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:17 GMT

Home theaters have become a must-have for luxury homes thanks to the pandemic, the rise of streaming services, and the continuing popularity of online gaming.Adding a home theater or media room fits an ongoing trend to make homes more comfortable and functional.A recent survey by the Research Institute for Cooking and Kitchen Intelligence shows that 64% of homeowners want to spend more time at home now than before the pandemic.“People are nervous about sitting in a crowd with strangers,” says Jill Schafer with Kentwood Real Estate. “When you can stream everything now, it’s changed entertainment viewing habits. You don’t have to go out anymore.”In addition to home theater equipment, homeowners spend to add wine and beer storage and home coffee brewing stations.Market research company Technavio predicts consumers worldwide will spend $7.4 billion on home theater equipment between 2022 and 2027.HomeAdvisor, a service that helps homeowners connect wit...

Rockies fall to Mets in series opener at Coors Field

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:17 GMT

The large congregation of New York Mets fans that sat around the visitor’s dugout seemed to be the only ones with something to cheer about at Coors Field on Friday night.Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor totaled four RBIs on two hits. Starting pitcher Max Scherzer recorded eight strikeouts in seven innings. Meanwhile, the Rockies–winners of three of their last four games–couldn’t do much to weather the storm, falling to the National League team from the Big Apple, 5-2.Even after Scherzer’s strong performance, the Rockies found themselves in a position to tie the game. With runners on the corner and two outs in the ninth, infielder Mike Moustakas struck out to end the game.Runs came sparingly for the Mets, scoring two in the first inning, then two more in the fifth and one in the ninth. When Rockies starter Connor Seabold kept New York off the scoreboard for three straight innings, Colorado failed to take advantage.Colorado was held scoreless for four straight i...

Suspect arrested in Denver double shooting that left one man dead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:17 GMT

A suspect has been arrested in connection to a Denver double shooting, with one person dead, police said.The shooting happened about 6:50 p.m. May 20 in the 800 block of Cherry Street, according to the Denver Police Department. RELEASE: #Denver Police Arrest Suspect in Cherry St. Homicide and Shooting pic.twitter.com/QdIV88iiG6— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) May 26, 2023Responding officers found a woman and a man who were shot, the man was dead at the scene, police said. An argument led to the shooting and the suspect and the man who died were known to each other.Antonio Simpson, 34, was arrested Thursday on investigation of first-degree murder and attempted murder, police said. 

Suspect arrested in Aurora fatal shooting involving driver crashing into 7-Eleven

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:17 GMT

A suspect has been arrested in a fatal Aurora shooting involving a driver crashing in to a 7-Eleven store.Kali Collins, 21, of Denver, was arrested Friday on investigation of first-degree murder in connection to an early morning shooting in the Centre Pointe neighborhood, police said in a news release. Officers responded to 15550 E. Mississippi Ave. and found that a driver who crashed into the store had been fatally shot.An investigation is ongoing, anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 (STOP). 

DU women’s lacrosse bid for perfection ends with Final Four loss to Northwestern

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:17 GMT

The University of Denver women’s lacrosse team’s bid for perfection fell two wins short Friday afternoon.Instead, the Pioneers had to settle for the best season in program history after top-seeded Northwestern eliminated DU with a 15-7 victory in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C.The Pios’ first and only loss of the season dropped them to 22-1 to close out the campaign.“Only one team wins at the end of the year and Northwestern played a great game,” DU head coach Liza Kelly told reporters. “I’m just so proud of everything this team has done — in particular the senior class. They have led us every step of the way with their heart, their work, their passion, their love for all things Denver and they have left an incredible legacy behind them.”What a season. We’ll be back. Best of luck to Northwestern the rest of the way.#GoPios pic.twitter.com/XcPyyhkWXE— Denver Women’s Lacrosse (@DU_WL...

Robbery suspects caught after high-speed chase in Los Angeles County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:17 GMT

A group of robbery suspects were caught after a high-speed chase through Los Angeles County on Friday night.Four suspects were inside the vehicle when the pursuit began in Bakersfield. Officers continued following the suspects into L.A. County, according to California Highway Patrol.Bakersfield Police said the group reportedly robbed a victim at gunpoint at the Valley Plaza shopping mall in Bakersfield around 6:24 p.m.The suspects were seen driving erratically through narrow roads and busy intersections while hitting speeds of up to 100 miles per hour as they arrived in the L.A. area.At one point, the vehicle turned into a remote road in Hasley Canyon where they sped by two awaiting patrol cars.A group of robbery suspects were caught after a high-speed chase through Los Angeles County on May 26, 2023. (KTLA)A group of robbery suspects were caught after a high-speed chase through Los Angeles County on May 26, 2023. (KTLA)A group of robbery suspects were caught after a high-speed chas...

NCS baseball playoffs: De La Salle captures sixth consecutive Division I crown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:17 GMT

PLEASANT HILL — They hoisted RJ Meyn into the air Friday evening, the De La Salle pitcher getting the hero’s treatment after he led his teammates to another North Coast Section championship.Meyn, a junior left-hander committed to Santa Clara University, pitched a complete game as top-seeded De La Salle won its sixth consecutive Division I title with a 7-3 victory over Clayton Valley Charter before an overflow crowd at Diablo Valley College.“I just did it for all my seniors,” Meyn said. “They’ve been grinding for four years, day in and day out. To be honest, I really just wanted to do it for all of them. It’s a testament to how much work they’ve put in and how grateful I am for that.”De La Salle took charge in the first inning, scoring four runs as Hank Tripaldi drove in one with a double inside the bag at third and Alec Blair followed with a two-run double inside the bag at first.Third-seeded Clayton Valley cut the deficit in hal...

Criminal charges filed against three Alameda County law enforcement officers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:17 GMT

OAKLAND — An Alameda County District Attorney’s Office unit formed earlier this year to hold law enforcement and public officials accountable for misconduct has filed criminal charges against a juvenile institutional officer and two sheriff’s deputies.The officer — 50-year-old Nicole Perales — is accused of lewd and lascivious acts with a child and oral copulation with a minor, while the deputies — 49-year-old Sheri Baughman and 30-year-old Amanda Barcamontes — are accused of falsifying records in connection with an inmate suicide at the Santa Rita Jail, according to prosecutors.They are among the first county employees to be criminally charged by the nascent Public Accountability Unit.In a statement Friday, the district attorney’s office said Perales, a 20-year veteran of the probation department, met the 15-year-old victim when he was in custody at the Juvenile Justice Center and while he was under her supervision and care. The alleged conduct took place from Aug. 27, 2004, to Aug...