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St. Louis man acquitted in fatal birthday party shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A jury has acquitted a St. Louis man of murder charges after a fatal shooting at a child's birthday party. They say Michael Davis, 24, acted in self-defense while shooting William Kennedy, 27 on June 6, 2021.Davis's daughter was turning two years old. His family held a party in the 3000 block of Mount Pleasant Street. Defense lawyer Charles Barberio told jurors that Davis did not want to attend the party because he feared Kennedy would do something to him. He had threatened Davis with a gun months earlier. Feds bust suspected drug ring in St. Louis area A witness told the court that Kennedy did not provoke Davis before the shooting. He was unarmed and a prosecutor argued that he did not pose a threat.“These prior threats influenced Michael’s decision and that’s why he had touse force that day,” stated Barberio.Davis turned himself in to the police after the shooting, turning over his gun and ammo. He drove to the police station minutes after the shooting.

Spam Musabi, Loco Moco: Hawaiian BBQ chain opens 5th Colorado location

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:50 GMT

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, which specializes in Hawaiian comfort food, opened its fifth Colorado location recently in Boulder. The company, which was founded in Oahu in 1976, serves barbecue chicken and beef bowls, Kalua pork, chicken katsu and other dishes.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Ex-Burger King in Five Points available again as barbecue chain backs out Restaurants, Food and Drink | Hip Cantonese spot opening with Chinatown-style dumplings, hand-pulled noodles and an unabashed love for MSG Restaurants, Food and Drink | Chicken Rebel owner replaces LoHi restaurant with coastal brunch spot Restaurants, Food and Drink | 20K square foot dog park, pub coming to Denver Restaurants, Food and Drink | Watch pasta being made in Denver restaurant’s cozy new room But it bases its menu on something called the “Hawaiian plate lunch,” which the restaurant’s owners describe ...

Broncos scouting report: How Denver matches up against Packers and predictions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:50 GMT

Packers (2-3) at Broncos (1-5)When: 2:25 p.m. MT, SundayWhere: Empower Field at Mile HighRadio/TV: 850 AM, 94.1 FM/CBSBroncos-Packers series: Broncos are 6-7-1 in 14 regular-season games dating back to 1971; the Broncos lost 27-16 in the last meeting, on Sept. 22, 2019, in Green Bay, and have lost four of the last five matchups against the Packers.In the spotlightWhether Broncos Country likes it or not, head coach Sean Payton is not ready to wave the white flag just yet. At 1-5 with the worst defense in football and an inconsistent offense, Payton has vowed to fight tooth and nail to dig his team out of the hole they have put themselves in.Even though the odds are stacked against Denver, Payton remains optimistic that the Broncos can turn it around. Could this be typical coach speak? Sure, but Payton’s hope is inspired by last year’s Detroit Lions team that started the season 1-6 before winning eight of their last 10 games and finishing 9-8.That momentum has carried into 2023, as De...

Denver looks to lease, potentially buy, another hotel for homeless shelter

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:50 GMT

The City of Denver intends to lease a 300-room hotel in northeast Denver to use as a homeless shelter, with an option to purchase the property for 60 percent more than it fetched a year ago.A City Council committee was set to be briefed Wednesday on the tentative deal for the hotel at 4040 N. Quebec St., which currently operates as a Doubletree by Hilton. But the committee postponed the discussion a week after another agenda item took longer than expected.Denver has shown an interest for years in housing the homeless in hotels, and that desire has increased under Mayor Mike Johnston, who assumed office in July and has vowed to house 1,000 people by the end of the year.The 175,000-square-foot Doubletree building just south of Interstate 70 in the Central Park neighborhood has 300 hotel rooms as well as large conference rooms, a full kitchen, laundry facilities and outdoor pool. The city said it could fit 450 beds. Rooms for the middle of next week start at $109, according to Hilton’s...

Hip Cantonese spot opening with Chinatown-style dumplings, Sichuan noodles and an unabashed love for MSG

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:50 GMT

Kenneth Wan and Doris Yuen stood in the doorway of their new restaurant this week, catching oranges from a lion dancer while cymbals and drums banged away in the background.In Chinese culture, the lion dance is a way to consecrate temples and new businesses. The lion, a costume with two people handling the head and tail, “eats” an orange and spits it back out. It’s good luck for whoever can catch it. Luckily, Yuen and Wan had good grips that evening.“Blessing a restaurant is very traditional for Chinese culture, and we thought it’d be a cool way to make an announcement to the neighborhood that we’re here,” Wan said.Yuen and Wan are opening MAKfam, their first full-service restaurant at 39 W. 1st Ave., next door to Snooze’s new South Broadway location, on Nov. 1. Formerly called Meta Asian Kitchen and located inside the Avanti Food & Beverage market hall in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood, MAKfam stands for Meta Asian Kitchen. The couple celebrated with friends and family ...

Costco sells lifetime supply of Le Creuset

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:50 GMT

Looking to fill out our kitchen with top-of-the-line cookware? Costco has you covered.The wholesale retailer is offering a 157-piece Le Creuset set for about $4,500.While some might have sticker shock at that price, the package is actually a steal. When averaged out, the collection comes to $29 per piece, according to Food & Wine.Even at Costco's often discounted prices, a Le Creuset Dutch oven is $200 by itself. Larger sizes go up to $625 on Le Creuset's website.The whole package, which includes cookware, utensils, dishes, a French press and a variety of other implements, comes delivered on a pallet, the listing says. And don't worry, shipping and handling is included in the purchase price.It might be difficult to find, as the package is listed as unavailable in many major markets on Costco's website, but if you can find it, it's "probably every kitchen item you will ever need," as X (formerly Twitter) user Gannon Breslin noted. "Worth it?"But if you're looking to never buy kit...

Brandon Bencomo Arrested after Fatal DUI Collision on 10 Freeway [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:50 GMT

25-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Wrong-Way Collision near Santa Fe AvenueLOS ANGELES, CA (October 20, 2023) – Thursday morning, Brandon Bencomo was in custody after a collision caused by driving under the influence on 10 Freeway.Officers arrived at approximately 4:38 a.m., after receiving multiple dispatch calls in the area. This took place in the eastbound lanes of the freeway, just east of Santa Fe Avenue.According to reports, the driver of a 2022 Kia Stinger was traveling in the wrong direction, heading west on the eastbound lanes. This led to a devastating head-on collision with an oncoming Honda Fit. Medical personnel arrived at the scene and pronounced the sole occupant of the Honda deceased.As of now, authorities have identified the victim only as a 33-year-old man from Los Angeles. In the meantime, paramedics rushed a 5-year-old child and a 22-year-old woman who were inside the Kia to a hospital for further treatment. The driver of the Kia, 25-year-old Brandon Ben...

Jason Wagner Killed in Car Accident on US 2 [Index, WA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:50 GMT

38-Year-Old Driver Died, Two Hospitalized after Deadly Vehicle CollisionINDEX, WA (October 19, 2023) – On Tuesday evening, police responded to a crash that claimed the life of Jason Wagner.The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m., October 17th, in the area of US 2 near milepost 36.According to the Washington State Patrol, the collision involved a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer driven by 38-year-old Jason Wagner with a 31-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman passenger.Upon investigation, the officers learned that Wagner was headed westbound when he drove off the road and slammed into a tree.Furthermore, the incident resulted in all occupants being trapped inside the Chevy. Authorities immediately extricated the passengers out of the vehicle and transported them to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett for treatment.Moreover, Wagner did not survive his injuries. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the authorities blocked the intersection for several hours be...

Pac-12 recruiting: UW shines in the spotlight; Oregon’s big prize; transfer trouble for USC and UCLA

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:50 GMT

The Hotline is delighted to provide Pac-12 fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the Seattle-based national recruiting editor for 247Sports. He submitted the following report on Oct. 19 …UW’s Big MomentWith all eyes on Husky Stadium, Washington couldn’t have made a bigger impression than it did in the victory over Oregon.With elite recruits from throughout the region in attendance, including the top uncommitted players in California and  Washington, a second consecutive victory over the Ducks certainly resonated.The Huskies are locked into key recruiting battles with Oregon for two prospects in the 2024 class: Fairfield (Calif.) defensive lineman Jericho Johnson and Seattle running back Jason Brown.Johnson has a final four of Oregon, USC, Utah and Washington, while Brown has a final three of Michigan State, Oregon and the hometown Huskies.A four-star recruit, Johnson raved about his trip to Montlake.He had previously...

Third ballot for House speaker: These are the 25 Republicans who voted against Jim Jordan

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:50 GMT

Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio has failed to clinch the House speakership in three rounds of voting, and the gap is growing wider.On Friday, 25 Republicans voted against his candidacy – far more than the handful he could afford to lose given the party’s narrow majority in Congress. A speaker needs a majority of the full House to be elected.On Tuesday, 20 Republicans chose a candidate other than Jordan, and on Wednesday the number rose to 22.Three members who had voted for Jordan in the first two rounds switched on Friday:  Marc Molinaro, of New York; Tom Kean, of New Jersey; and Brian Fitzpatrick, of Pennsylvania.Eleven of California’s 12 Republican congressmembers voted for Jordan on all three ballots. The exception, Doug LaMalfa, voted for former Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the first ballot and Jordan on the second and third.Besides ousted speaker Kevin McCarthy, another of the California delegation got a vote: Mike Garcia, from Santa Clarita, was chosen on all three ballo...