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Death penalty case against Marcellus Williams will continue, Parson says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:27:11 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A death penalty case will continue against a Missouri man who is citing new DNA evidence in his innocence claim for the stabbing death of a former newspaper reporter, the governor announced Thursday.Republican Gov. Mike Parson dissolved a panel of five former judges who had been tasked with reviewing Marcellus Williams' case and ended a stay on his execution. No execution date has been set yet.Williams was convicted of killing former St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Lisha Gayle during a 1998 burglary at her home in University City. Gayle, 42, was a reporter at the Post-Dispatch from 1981 to 1992 before leaving to do social work. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW “This Board was established nearly six years ago, and it is...

PHOTOS: Coors Field gets heavy hail dump before Rockies game vs. Dodgers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:27:11 GMT

A summer storm packing heavy rain, high winds and large hail swept over Coors Field in Denver on Thursday, June 29, 2023. The Colorado Rockies were set to host the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday.Related ArticlesWeather | From pea-sized pebbles to climate currency, hail storm hits metro Denver Weather | The knocking on your windows late at night in Colorado could be hail Weather | Motorists advised to avoid I-25 through Denver for flooding, I-70 near Bennett for destructive hail Weather | Denver weather: Afternoon thunderstorms likely, possible hail, tornadoes on eastern plains Weather | Denver weather: Hot and sunny, ahead of afternoon thunderstorms later this week

Murrieta woman suffers hundreds of bee stings in attack seen on video

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:27:11 GMT

Disturbing cell phone video shows an elderly woman getting stung by hundreds, and perhaps over a thousand bees, outside her home in Murrieta on Wednesday.The situation unfolded around 2 p.m. in the 23000 block of Spring Branch Court.“She staggered to where her car is, and then she fell to the ground,” a neighbor, who only wanted to be identified as Chuck, told KTLA on Thursday. “The bees were relentless. They were attacking her. They were attacking everyone that was in the neighborhood.”Chuck says he had just arrived home when another neighbor yelled to tell him that the victim, Linda, was being swarmed.Cell phone video shows an elderly woman getting stung by hundreds, and perhaps over a thousand bees, outside her home in Murrieta, Calif. June 28, 2023. “She was fully covered from the waist up,” Chuck said.The other neighbor tried to intervene but with no luck.“I ran over there, and I tried to help her … tried to spray her with a hose, but they started attacking me,” the woman who r...

Bomb squad investigates suspicious item in Burbank

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:27:11 GMT

A bomb squad is investigating a suspicious item discovered in a Burbank neighborhood on Thursday.Burbank Police received a call reporting an unidentified package spotted outside of a home on the 1800 block of Maple Street around 4 p.m.A bomb squad from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene. The package appears to be isolated in a backyard as authorities work to identify the item.An LASD bomb squad is investigating a suspicious item found in a Burbank neighborhood on June 29, 2023. (KTLA)An LASD bomb squad is investigating a suspicious item found in a Burbank neighborhood on June 29, 2023. (KTLA)An LASD bomb squad is investigating a suspicious item found in a Burbank neighborhood on June 29, 2023. (KTLA)An LASD bomb squad is investigating a suspicious item found in a Burbank neighborhood on June 29, 2023. (KTLA)An LASD bomb squad is investigating a suspicious item found in a Burbank neighborhood on June 29, 2023. (KTLA)It's unclear where the package came ...

Burbank police seeking additional victims of alleged sex offender 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:27:11 GMT

Detectives with the Burbank Police Department are asking for the public’s help in locating additional victims of a 54-year-old man arrested in Dec. 2022 for inappropriate sexual contact with minors, authorities announced Thursday.  Artur R. Suslow's arrest came after allegations that his continued sexual crimes dated back more than a decade, according to a BPD news release.  The 54-year-old has been charged with two counts of committing lewd and lascivious acts with a child and one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14 years old by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.  He is currently in the custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department where his bail was set at $1.55 million. Suslow is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing in August.  Artur R. Suslow, 54, is described as a white male standing 5 foot 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. He was arrested for sex crimes in Dec. 2022. (Burba...

L.A. County health officials offer tips for staying cool ahead of hot holiday weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:27:11 GMT

Brace yourself: It’s going to be a hot weekend heading into the July 4 holiday.Hot and dry conditions, along with elevated fire weather, are expected across the desert, lower mountains and interior valleys of Southern California Friday through Monday, according to the National Weather Service.Temperatures are expected to peak in the 90s and up to 109 in some areas, with the hottest temps expected Saturday and/or Sunday.An excessive heat warning will likely be in place in the Antelope and Santa Clarita valleys, while a heat advisory is possible in San Luis Obispo County, Ventura County and Los Angeles County mountains, according to the weather service.The agency recommends that residents hydrate and reduce exposure to heat.“Take care with possible fire ignition sources such as fireworks and lawn care equipment,” the weather service added.Los Angeles County Public Health officials also warned about substantial health risks associated with extreme heat, especially for young children, t...

Steve L McClune Pronounced Dead in Two-Vehicle Crash on Summit Valley Road [Hesperia, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:27:11 GMT

Vehicle Collision Between Agate Road and Telephone Canyon Road Kills 57-Year-Old Hesperia ManHESPERIA, CA (June 29, 2023) – Monday evening, Steve L McClune died following a two-vehicle collision on Summit Valley Road.Fire units of the San Bernardino County Fire responded to the crash on May 22nd, at around 6:47 p.m., between Agate Road and Telephone Canyon Road.Upon arrival, fire officials determined that a silver 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander and a white 2019 Chevy Traverse collided near Bandicoot Trail. Reports said both vehicles received significant damages.Following the collision, firefighters declared the Mitsubishi driver dead at the scene. Later, the coroner’s office identified the deceased driver as 57-year-old Steve L McClune of Hesperia.In addition, paramedics rushed two other people to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Their identities have not been publicly disclosed at this time.Responders from the city of Hesperia Public Works prompted the cl...

Vira Zheltonozhko Pronounced Dead Following Pedestrian Accident on Antelope Road [Citrus Heights, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:27:11 GMT

Pedestrian-Auto Collision near Auburn Boulevard Left 82-Year-Old Woman DeadCITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (June 29, 2023) – Tuesday night, a pedestrian accident on Antelope Road left Vira Zheltonozhko with fatal injuries. The deadly collision happened at around 8:20 p.m. along eastbound Antelope Road, between Lauppe Lane and Auburn Boulevard. Responding officers discovered the pedestrian lying on the sidewalk with major injuries. Unfortunately, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, despite the life-saving efforts of the first responders. In addition, multiple utility poles and a traffic light received significant damage from the collision.Police said the driver involved did not sustain any injuries. At this time, it’s unknown if drugs and alcohol played a role in the incident. On Wednesday, the Sacramento County coroner’s office identified the deceased pedestrian as 82-year-old Vira Zheltonozhko of Citrus Heights. Sacramento County Officials are asking anyone with additional ...

From Trailblazing Breakthroughs to Chart-Topping Glory with Kirsten Collins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:27:11 GMT

The talented and vivacious singer-songwriter known as Kirsten Collins has been capturing hearts with her soulful voice and captivating melodies for years. With a growing fanbase totaling over 2 million and an impressive body of work as both an artist and songwriter, Collins has clearly established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the music realm. As a content creator you may recognize her from various partnership appearances with BMW, Ragoni Shoes, HP, Kia, Samsung, and others.You may know Kirsten for the timeless cover renditions she released with Kurt Hugo Schneider, or her recent multi-platinum songwriting contributions to K-pop group aespa’s career-launching breakout hit “Savage” – but you’re sure to walk away remembering her for her own original music once you’ve heard her latest EP “Floura”.Since dropping in April, reviews have been pouring in with extremely positive feedback from critics:“…undeniably one of the best releases of its kind you’re likely to get your hand...

Beyond The Play Button: Dan Martin’s Influence in the Rise of Short-Form Content

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:27:11 GMT

In an era driven by brevity and instant gratification, video content is no exception. As attention gravitates toward easily digestible visual narratives, a new league of creators has surfaced. This new medium is flourishing in the world of short-form content. At the forefront of this revolution stands Daniel Martin, a video editor extraordinaire whose work now commands a staggering 13.6 billion views and over 20 million subscribers for the channels he’s worked on. His work is a testament to his great understanding and execution of what makes short-form content tick.Before Dan’s meteoric rise to prominence, he was just a kid with a profound passion for filmmaking. As a child, his summers were spent creating short films with his family, planting the seeds for his future career. He began publishing his own videos on YouTube in 2011, experimenting with different styles of content and editing. His love for manipulating footage to tell diverse stories emerged, proving to be an...