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Saints’ Wallner notches IL honor after six-day hitting spree with Twins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

Three weeks ago, Saints outfielder Matt Wallner was in bit of a funk. In a change of fortune that fits comfortably under the umbrella of “That’s baseball,” it took a trip to the big leagues to get him out of it.On Monday, Wallner was named International League player of the week after hitting .423 (11 for 26) with four doubles, a triple and three home runs. He also drove in 10 runs. Just prior to that, he spent six days with the Twins, making a case for earning the same honor in the American League.Wallner went 4 for 4 with a home run on May 27 against the Toronto Blue Jays and followed that up the next game by getting on base four times (2-for-2 day with a pair of walks) before being sent back to the Saints.His batting average with the Twins stands at .378, with seven hits in 19 at-bats.While with the Twins, Wallner spent time working with Twins assistant hitting coach Derek Shomon, who was Wallner’s hitting coach last season in Double-A Wichita. A familiar face and some familiar d...

Road rage shooting suspect had just been pulled over for speeding

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Alexus Johnson was headed west on Highway 364 in St. Charles County with her 1- and 4-year-old brothers in the back seat when terror struck.“I didn’t see any signs that indicated he was going to pull out a gun. He did it so fast," Johnson said.She thought she had been shot in the head because of the explosion of glass in her face. Johnson explained that she lifted her hand when she saw the flash.“I flinched. My hand caught (the bullet) versus my face," she said.She was driving her little brothers to her dad's home when she said the suspect sped up to keep her from merging, then slammed on his brakes. She tried going around him. Missouri governor denies clemency for man facing execution today “I don’t know if he had it already on his lap or something, but it came up so fast," Johnson said.The suspect shot out her tire, and there were bullet holes in her mirror and window.Court records said she gave a suspect description that would later prove key. Johnson ...

St. Charles County farmer warns against over-watering during drought 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Tom Goeke is the longtime co-owner of Herman’s Farm in St. Charles County. He said his heart goes out to farmers looking for some rain. The current drought is taking a toll in many ways, but Goeke advises backyard gardeners to avoid the temptation of watering too often.“The worst thing you can do is overwater,” he said.Goeke said the drought has allowed him to control how much water his plants are getting. He has an irrigation system that allows him to slowly drip water into the ground around his tomato plants.“I’ll raise almost 50 percent more crop in conditions like this if I have access to water and I know what I’m doing,” Goeke said. Missouri governor denies clemency for man facing execution today He expects his first crop of tomatoes this season to be ripe and ready for sale sometime between June 15 and June 25. The longtime farmer advises backyard gardeners to avoid pouring water on plants but instead, slowly drip the water into the ground around th...

New proposed bill for restrictions on open carry in St. Louis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - New restrictions on the open carry of guns may be coming to the City of St. Louis. Critics contend Missouri state laws won’t allow them.When St. Louis City Hall takes on the Missouri State Capitol, most think state law trumps local law, and the Capitol wins. That may not be the case this time. The state laws have a loophole.“It’s pretty plainly written,” said Anders Walker, a criminal law professor at the Saint Louis University School of Law.Missouri Revised Statutes 21.750, last updated in 2014, explicitly states cities can require anyone “open carrying a firearm” to have a “valid concealed carry permit."  Missouri governor denies clemency for man facing execution today Missouri Revised Statutes 571.101 states that concealed carry permits shall be issued to anyone “at least 19 years of age." St. Louis 8th Ward Alderwoman Cara Spencer’s proposed a new gun ordinance Board Bill 29. It fits snugly between those state laws, expanding the local crime of ...

St. Charles County residents upset over unfair deal on assessing home value

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - A St. Charles County homeowner said their home had an unfair assessment. Erik Shimandle from St. Peters said his home was assessed 12 percent higher than a year ago."That's important because the value of the home is directly tied to taxing districts like schools and fire districts. It can cause your taxes to go up," Shimandle said. "Because what they are doing is taking homes that have been fully renovated or even partially renovated but good enough to sell. Those are the only ones that have really sold in the last couple of years. They then apply the price per square foot to everybody's home in the area. Most people's homes in the area haven’t been renovated to the extent that the ones that have been sold have."Shimandle said he called the St. Charles County Assessor’s Office but didn’t get the answer he had hoped for. Missouri governor denies clemency for man facing execution today "They told us that pretty much, it is just the way it is. I got in-depth...

Veto stays for bill aimed to keep people out of St. Louis County roads

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. - The St. Louis County Council decided Tuesday not to vote to override County Executive Sam Page's veto of the bill aimed at banning people from streets when a sidewalk is present.On May 16, the St. Louis County Council passed Bill 86 by a narrow 4-3 vote.Councilman Ernie Trakas originally introduced the bill with the intent of improving public safety. It prohibits anyone from walking, running, sitting, or simply standing in an unincorporated county roadway when a sidewalk is there. If there was no sidewalk, people would have to walk on the left side with caution.However, other council members and opposition in the community were concerned that the bill targets the homeless, runners, and those with disabilities who might have a hard time using cracked and uneven sidewalks. Missouri governor denies clemency for man facing execution today One of those who opposed it was Page.A little over a week ago, he announced he would veto the bill, urging that traffic violence is a...

Woman arrested after Los Angeles County pursuit

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

A woman was arrested following a multi-county pursuit on Tuesday night.The suspect was initially pulled over in San Juan Capistrano for a welfare check before speeding off on the 5 Freeway and continuing into L.A. County, according to California Highway Patrol.The compact SUV, which was hit with a spike strip earlier, refused to stop and continued driving on the highway as the tires began deteriorating.Authorities said the driver was speaking on the phone throughout the pursuit.Both front tires eventually peeled off as the suspect continued traveling on rims. At one point, a patrol vehicle successfully pit-maneuvered the suspect, bringing the chase to an end.Initially refusing the exit her vehicle, pepper bombs were deployed as officers approached the car carefully. Eventually, the woman was taken into custody without further incident.

Stolen vehicle pursuit suspect taken into custody in L.A. County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department were in pursuit of two suspects in a stolen vehicle who reportedly rammed one deputy's vehicle and attempted to hit another. The suspect vehicle, a white sedan, could be seen speeding down lower Azusa Road, near, Cogswell Road, in El Monte when Sky5 caught up to the chase. The pursuit suspect weaved in and out of traffic, driving at times on the wrong side of the road on Los Angeles Street in Baldwin Park. As the driver made a left turn onto La Rica Avenue, the vehicle's front bumper came off the car. As the driver wound around to Edra Avenue and came to a dead end, both suspects jumped out of the vehicle and began running through residential properties, climbing over fences back toward Los Angeles Street. The driver was quickly captured by deputies. It is unclear if the passenger has been taken into custody.

$10,000 reward offered for information in murder of 12-year-old boy in Long Beach

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

A $10,000 reward is being offered Tuesday for information on the murder of a 12-year-old boy in Long Beach.On May 9, Eric Gregory Brown was walking on the sidewalk with friends near the 2200 block of Lewis Avenue around 11:32 p.m.A vehicle with at least two male suspects inside pulled up near Brown and opened fire, striking the boy, according to Long Beach Police.Brown, along with a 14-year-old female who was also shot, were transported to a local hospital.Brown later died at the hospital from a gunshot wound to the upper body. The 14-year-old girl sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the lower body and a 13-year-old female at the scene remained uninjured, police said.Details remain limited as the suspects remain at large. Officials hope the $10,000 reward leading to an arrest and conviction offered by L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn will help track down the drive-by shooters.This new reward follows a previously announced $25,000 reward approved by the Long Beach Cit...

Peterson’s 2 homers help A’s beat Pirates, end 15-game road skid

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

By Wes CrosbyThe Associated PressPITTSBURGH — Jace Peterson homered twice on a five-hit night and drove in five runs, and the Oakland Athletics ended a 15-game road losing streak with an 11-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.The major league-worst A’s (13-50) broke open the game late behind Peterson’s 500th hit in the majors, an RBI single off Pirates ace Mitch Keller that put Oakland ahead 3-2 in the sixth. Peterson gave Oakland a five-run lead with a two-run homer off Chase De Jong in the eighth, then added another two-run shot off De Jong in the ninth.Batting in the eighth spot, Peterson finished 5-for-5, raising his batting average from .194 to .218.“Over the last week and a half, I feel like I’ve had good at-bats. Not technically the results that I’ve wanted, but I feel like it’s been getting better,” Peterson said. “It’s baseball, a crazy game and a hard game. You never know what’s going to happen. It worked out tonight.”James Kaprielian (1-6) allowed two runs on...