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Man breaks world record for floating Missouri River in a pumpkin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

MISSOURI — A man from Lebanon, Missouri is breaking records after he floated the Missouri River in a giant pumpkin.Steve Kueny traveled 39 miles in a 1,200-pound gourd to break the previous record of 38 miles."It was just something that seemed doable," Kueny said. "So I thought I'd give it a shot." $8 million in state funds headed for the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge Kueny says he had an idea the float was going to be successful within the first five minutes."Once we got underway, we got out of the city, passed the bridges and some of the more active barges," Kueny said. "And once we got to that, I was like, ‘Oh, I thought this is actually doable.’"This dream of being a world record holder began after seeing the record be broken just last year. Kueny says while he knew he wanted to do it, there weren't very many good ways to prepare."I workout regularly, but you don't really train for rowing in a pumpkin," Kueny said. "So a lot of it is just deciding you're going to do it and stick...

Opinion: Activists don’t understand the science of mountain lion hunting and management

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

Are you smarter about ecosystems than a wildlife specialist with a biology degree and 25 years of experience in the field? How about an entire leadership team with nine science degrees and a combined two hundred years’ worth of professional experience? How about an entire agency of such experts overseen by commissioners appointed by the governor for their varied experience, education, and regional expertise? What are you willing to bet?Most of us have enough self-awareness to refuse that wager but not a group of activists that is willing to gamble the health and vitality of Colorado’s ecology. These activists believe the average Coloradan knows more about animal management than everyone at Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW).The group — named  Cats Aren’t Trophies (CATs) — intends to place an initiative to ban hunting of mountain lions and bobcat trapping on the 2024 ballot. If successful, they will circumvent CPW and its commissioners and the Colorado legislature which ha...

Colorado weather: First big mountain snow, Denver’s first freeze expected as cold front blows in

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

Colorado is about to get its first taste of winter as a cold front Wednesday night starts a round of snow and cold temperatures.The mountains, mainly northern ones, will get the first big snow event starting Wednesday night through Thursday night, with up to 14 inches of snow expected in some areas. A winter weather advisory is in effect from Wednesday evening to Friday morning.Winter and wind coming!Here is an update on weather highlights for the next few days. A Winter Weather Advisory for the mountains starting this evening through early Fri and a High Wind Watch for the east plains Thurs afternoon through Fri AM. #COwx pic.twitter.com/gzaSu7yORX— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) October 11, 2023In Denver, the first freeze is likely incoming, as temperatures Friday night are expected to drop to 31 degrees.The cold front will move into the state Wednesday evening, bringing cooler temperatures and the first round of precipitation.In the mountains, snow will begin in higher elevation...

Douglas County police shoot man after pursuit ends with vehicle crashing into gas station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

Douglas County deputies shot a man in Castle Rock early Wednesday after a pursuit that began in Thornton over a possible stolen vehicle.The shooting happened after the suspect vehicle crashed into a gas station near Plum Creek Parkway and Perry Street, Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly said in a news conference.@SheriffWeekly update: pic.twitter.com/NPh3YCbWdU— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) October 11, 2023Thornton police officers about 5 a.m. were attempting to contact the driver of a possibly stolen vehicle near Interstate 76 and E. 58th Ave. when the driver of the vehicle fled toward Interstate 25 and a pursuit ensued.At some point, the occupants of the car shot at the officers, Weekly said.The pursuit then continued on Interstate 25 into Douglas County.Douglas County Sheriff Deputies picked up the pursuit near County Line Road and continued into Castle Rock. While in Castle Rock on Interstate 25, the vehicle sideswiped two uninvolved vehicles.The driver then exited the Inters...

Minor earthquake hits Los Angeles area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

A minor earthquake rattled Los Angeles' San Gabriel Valley Wednesday morning.The quake, a magnitude 2.9, struck at 8:35 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey.The epicenter was just north of the 10 Freeway in the area of San Gabriel, Rosemead and Alhambra, at a depth of approximately 5.5 miles.KTLA viewer Jack Witte in Alhambra described the quake as a "strong jolt." There were no immediate reports of damage. California Earthquake Map Tens of thousands of earthquakes are recorded in California each year but the vast majority of them are extremely minor. Only several hundred are greater than magnitude 3.0, and only about 15 to 20 are greater than magnitude 4.0, according to the USGS. In the continental United States, only Alaska records more quakes per year than California. 

LAPD seeks driver of allegedly stolen truck who eluded police by 'hiding in plain sight'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department is looking for a man who was driving an allegedly stolen pickup truck and eventually escaped police after a high-speed pursuit in downtown L.A.The truck, a white 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, was spotted near 5th and San Julien streets at 1:50 a.m. on Aug. 13, the LAPD said in a news release."The driver began to conduct evasive maneuvers to elude the officers by not stopping for red phase tri-lights and accelerating at a high-rate of speed," police said.Police pursued the driver through downtown, though he was "able to briefly elude the officers and abandoned the truck on the 600 block of Lebanon Street."By "hiding in plain sight at a local shopping center," the driver was able to escape. Footage of the driver can be found on the LAPD's YouTube channel.The LAPD released these photos of a man accused of eluding a police pursuit on Aug. 13, 2023. He is described as a man between 18 and 25 years old who has a thin build and weighs between 150 and 180 pound...

Antisemitic flyers distributed in Orange County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

Antisemitic flyers were discovered in an Orange County community as the deadly attack by Hamas militants on Israel continues overseas.Residents in the city of Orange discovered the antisemitic flyers dispersed across their neighborhood and vehicles on Tuesday morning.Some of the flyers could still be seen on cars parked near Harwood Street and Chapman Avenue.“It's very disturbing,” said Kari Ratkevich, an Orange resident. “Someone is placing propaganda like this on our cars. It doesn't belong here and it doesn't belong in America.”The flyer features a headline saying, “Jews wage war on American freedoms!” while taking aim at the Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization fighting antisemitism. The flyer then encourages the public to join a local nationalist group.Antisemitic flyers were discovered in the city of Orange on Oct. 10, 2023. (KTLA)Antisemitic flyers were discovered in the city of Orange on Oct. 10, 2023. (KTLA)Antisemitic flyers were discovered in the city of Oran...

Emilio Guerrero & Annabel Guerrero Killed in 2-Car Accident on Paramount Boulevard [Downey, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision near Gardendale Street Kills L.A. County DA Investigator and His WifeDOWNEY, CA (October 11, 2023) – Sunday, Emilio Guerrero, aged 52, and Annabel Guerrero, aged 47, lost their lives in a fatal two-car collision on Paramount Boulevard, near Gardendale Street, at approximately 2:05 p.m.The incident is currently under investigation, however reports indicate that a 60-year-old male driver collided with another vehicle for reasons yet to be determined. Medics arrived and pronounced both Emilio and Annabel Guerrero, who were passengers in the second vehicle, deceased.In the meantime, paramedics rushed the 60-year-old male driver, who hails from South Gate, to a nearby hospital in critical condition.Emilio Guerrero, a 52-year-old Sergeant with the Los Angeles County Bureau of Investigation, and his wife, Annabel Guerrero, a 47-year-old teacher in the Downey Unified School District, were the identified victims of this heartbreaking accident.If you possess any ad...

Spirited: Arts Calendar October 12-18

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

The spirit season approaches, with an arts calendar full of angels, demons, witches, revenants, magic lanterns, poetic prophets, transmissions from the other side, and visions of our future selves—in literature, visual and performing arts, theater, and architecture. Plus, a friendly, accessible, and progressive art fair; a big neighborhood art night; celebrations of LGBTQ culture, Gen X nostalgia, and the vintage racing community; Dominican creative heritage; and art for all the oceans.theatre dybbuk: Demons and DescentsThursday, October 12theatre dybbuk: Demons and Descents at Philosophical Research Society. Known for creating provocative performances and innovative encounters that use Jewish history and texts as entry points to illuminate universal human experience, in this unique multidisciplinary event, actors from theatre dybbuk read tales of the supernatural from Jewish folklore accompanied by an improvised musical score. Throughout the presentation, a visual artist will also ...

Halloween Treats To Die For

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

The Roguelike Tavern in Burbank is scaring up some fun events this month. On Saturday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., Ghoul’s Ball presents “The Encore,” hosted by Vita DeVoid for a fan event celebrating the music and lore of the band Ghost with trivia and costume exhibits. Tickets can be purchased HERE. On Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, at 8 p.m., Phantom Follies presents “Haunted Improv,” a  night of long-form improv with a Halloween twist at the tavern. $10 suggested donation. On Saturday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m., The Roguelike Tavern will host a costume contest, photo booth, and will have music from The Bordley Sisters. The Roguelike Halloween Party is a free event. Then on Monday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m., there’s the Drink ‘n Draw Halloween edition, a free event with a two food or drink minimum. Finally on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m., there will be Halloween-themed trivia — winner gets a $50 bar tab, best team name wins a round of mystery...