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Missouri marijuana sales top $1.2 billion in first legal recreational year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:03 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri dispensaries have sold more than $1.2 billion of marijuana products in the first year of legalized recreational sales. According to the Missouri Cannabis Trade Association (MoCannTrade), state dispensaries topped $1,215,000,000 in sales through November. Soulard bar owners question legitimacy of NYE bar crawl promoted online MoCannTrade says the grand total consists of $930 million of recreational adult use sales and $285 million of medical marijuana sales. For non-medical purposes, Missouri's first marijuana sales for adults over 21 began on Feb. 3. Since then, the state has averaged nearly $4 million in sales of legal cannabis products per day. MoCannTrade estimates state sales will top $1.3 billion by the end of the year, possibly $1 billion for recreational sales alone. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

St. Louis man sentenced nearly a decade in armed carjacking case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A federal judge sentenced a St. Louis man to nearly a decade in prison Thursday over an armed carjacking last year. Demetrius Nettles, 49, previously pleaded guilty to one count of carjacking and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime in September. The carjacking happened May 15, 2022, in the 4600 block of Dewey Avenue in the Dutchtown neighborhood. Soulard bar owners question legitimacy of NYE bar crawl promoted online Investigators say that Nettles demanded the victim's keys just before he pointed a gun at her stomach. He took off in the woman's 2020 Hyundai Elantra, but authorities arrested him later on during a traffic stop. In a letter to the judge, the victim said she had packed her car to go to a picnic and planned to offer Nettles a sandwich and a bottle of water as he approached her.The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and FBI investigated this case.

New murder charge for driver who fled police after crash victim dies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:03 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - A Madison County grand jury issued new charges on Thursday against a St. Louis driver for fleeing from police in November 2022 and causing a fatal crash.Ronnell Welch, 39, had previously been charged with aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, aggravated reckless driving, possession of a stolen vehicle, and residential burglary.Thursday's indictment tacked on charges of first-degree murder and reckless homicide.According to the Madison County State's Attorney's Office, the crime took place on Nov. 14, 2022. Welch is accused of entering a Granite City woman's home with the intention of stealing her pickup truck. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Welch is said to have stolen the truck and fled, with ...

Wyatts Towing agrees to $1 million settlement after Colorado AG finds “numerous violations of state laws”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:03 GMT

Wyatts Towing hauled away thousands of vehicles without proper authorization, illegally kept consumer funds and engaged in “deceptive and unfair business practices” to discourage drivers from exercising their rights, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office announced Thursday.Under a settlement agreement with Attorney General Phil Weiser’s office, the towing giant agreed to pay $1 million in restitution and outstanding debt it holds from consumers who used the state’s 2022 Towing Bill of Rights law to retrieve their vehicles.Wyatts also agreed to change numerous business practices to comply with Colorado’s consumer protection laws and recent legislation.“This is a new chapter in how we regulate and oversee the towing industry,” Weiser said in an interview Thursday.The agreement caps the AG’s yearlong investigation into Colorado’s largest towing carrier, which has come under intense scrutiny from consumer advocates, lawmakers ...

Apartment complex fire at East Colfax Avenue, Peoria Street fully doused Thursday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:03 GMT

The flames are out on the apartment complex construction site, but Colfax and Peoria will remain closed into the new year as fire crews launch their investigation, Aurora fire officials said Thursday.The fire that started on Dec. 16 in an under-construction apartment complex has been fully extinguished, Aurora Fire Rescue announced Thursday afternoon. Hot spots are no longer burning in the building.Aurora Fire Rescue crews and other fire agencies have been released from the scene, but will maintain control of and monitor the scene with the help of a security firm, AFR spokesperson Dawn Small said in an emailed statement. If the fire or any hot spots rekindle, fire crews will be activated again.Aurora fire investigators will begin their analysis of the fire beginning the week of Jan. 1, Small said. Demolition of parts of the building will begin that week as well.Previously, Matthew Longshore, a spokesperson for the Aurora Police Department, told the Denver Post that the intersection ...

Denver Central Market, other RiNo tenants press landlord on security after break-ins, assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:03 GMT

Shortly before close one night in mid-November, Kim Danner, manager of Gerard’s Pool Hall in RiNo, stepped outside the business to make a call.She didn’t see anyone when she looked around. But within a minute, Danner said, a man approached her as she sat on a ledge.“I could tell pretty quickly he was mentally ill, but that’s a super common occurrence, so I didn’t run away,” Danner told BusinessDen. “I just figured I wouldn’t interact with him.”The man, Danner said, crouched down in front of her — “his face was about an inch from mine” — and yelled at her to “get the f*** out of my space.”“I said, ‘Guy, I’m just sitting here. I’m just sitting here by myself,’” Danner recalled in early December.“Then he punched me, closed fist.”The incident happened in an alley that is owned, like the pool hall’s building and most others around it, by Edens, a national landlord specializing in retail real estate. The firm has spent $100 million in the last five years on properties within a handful of ...

These restaurants will be open on Christmas Day in Southern California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:03 GMT

Whether you opt for a solo Christmas celebration, burn the Christmas Day feast, or prefer to start a new tradition, several restaurants will be open for business on Christmas Day in Southern California. Here is a list of some of the establishments that will be open; however, it’s important to note that the hours of operation may vary for each business due to the holiday. In-N-Out adds new drink options to its menus AcapulcoBoston MarketDenny’sEl Torito’sEsterel at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly HillsFogo De ChaoFuego at Hotel MayaGolden CorralStarbucksRed LobsterMcDonald’sIHOPKona GrillHootersSokoArdorThe Front YardCorteza at Sendero

Metrolink running late night 'Insomniac' trains for upcoming New Year's music festival

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:03 GMT

New Year's revelers can enjoy late night service and safe passage to and from an upcoming music festival thanks to Metrolink.The passenger rail service is offering $20 "Insomniac" Weekend Passes on its San Bernardino line, which will provide late night and early morning service to Countdown NYE at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino.On Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, specially ticketed trains will carry passengers between Los Angeles Union Station and the San Bernardino Downtown Station, which is located less than a mile from the festival venue. All Metrolink service will be down for 4 days. Here’s why: Last trains will depart San Bernardino at 2:45 a.m., providing festivalgoers safe transit to L.A. with several stops along the route.To get to the festival, attendees can take any regularly scheduled Metrolink train to the San Bernardino Downtown Station. Anyone who purchases an Insomniac Weekend Pass receives unlimited access to the entire Metrolink system throughout the duration of the ...

How Thelma Nance Cunningham’s Vision Is Crafting Tomorrow’s Fashion Trends

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:03 GMT

Thelma’s Fashions And Things / https://www.thelmasfashionsandthings.comThelma Nance Cunningham leads Thelma’s Fashions And Things with a vision of art and digital innovation, challenging traditional fashion norms. Her approach is reshaping industry standards, focusing on more than just the creation of clothing but pioneering a movement where artistic expression and digital design meet.Understanding the evolving consumer trends, Cunningham’s strategy goes beyond traditional aesthetics, offering unique personal expression in fashion. This perspective signifies a change in the retail and shoe industry, moving from standard designs to a more expressive and artistic approach.Fusing Art and FashionThelma’s Fashions And Things proves its unique fusion of art and fashion. “Our designs are more than garments; they are individual art pieces,” says Cunningham. This aligns with the current consumer trend toward unique and personalised fashion choices—a strategy that reso...

Rethinking Water Sustainability: NeptuneChain’s Mission Beyond Quantity to Tackle Quality Crisis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:03 GMT

In a world constantly grappling with environmental challenges, one company is on a mission to redefine how we approach water sustainability. NeptuneChain, a water quality trading platform, goes beyond the conventional focus on water quantity to address the critical crisis of water quality.NeptuneChain’s journey began with a common goal – increasing water quantity through desalination. However, founder and CEO Jacques Jean’s foresight led the company to pivot. The realization struck that the emphasis should not solely be on having more accessible water but, more importantly, on having cleaner, healthier watersheds. Desalination, while addressing quantity, neglected the essential role of water quality.The repercussions of water quality neglect heightened in towns like Flint, Michigan. It became evident that prioritizing quality over quantity was paramount. NeptuneChain’s strategic shift acknowledges that the health of our water bodies and the communities they sustain...