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Mushroom hunters discover 2 bodies in Missouri woods

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:51 GMT

PEVELY, Mo. (KTVI) – For the second time in one week, a mushroom hunter in Missouri discovered human remains. In Pevely, the remains are believed to be evidence of the city's first murder since the '90s.The woman's body was found by Jill Rodgers, who was out in the woods looking for morel mushrooms Sunday. "I was walking up the hill, and I was coming near this long tree that was laid over," said Rodgers. "There was something huge laying down on the ground. There was a moving blanket, so I pulled that back. I took a big tree limb and lifted it up, and it clearly looked like a foot, a human foot."Pevely police and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office are awaiting autopsy results from the medical examiner to find out the age and name of the woman, who is currently unidentified.The circumstances of her death are suspicious, police said. "When you're in a community that is a close-knit community, it's a shock," said Chief Mark Glenn of the Pevely Police Department. "That emotional part ...

Nashville student barred from prom for wearing suit getting private prom

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:51 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Nashville community is stepping up to throw the ultimate prom for a Nashville Christian School student who was reportedly not allowed to attend their senior prom for choosing to wear a suit instead of a dress."It was brave of them to make the sign and stand out in the front of their prom and it was powerful," Nashville business owner Derek Van Mol explained.The post by Nashville Christian School senior B Hayes on Instagram showed the student in a black suit holding a sign that said, "They wouldn't let me in because I'm in a suit." PREVIOUS: Nashville Christian School student barred from attending prom for wearing suit In the post, B wrote, “I should not have to conform to femininity to attend my senior prom. I will not compromise who I am to fit in a box. Who are you to tell us what it means to be a woman?”Nashville Christian School said in a statement that it has "established dress requirements for daily school attendance and at our special events. A...

Lake George students learn how to be firefighters

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:51 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Students at Lake George Junior-Senior High School know about the village fire department - located just up Ottawa Street from the high school's rear side. On Tuesday, students got to learn about what firefighters go through at departments like their close neighbor. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Crews from Lake George, North Queensbury, Bay Ridge, Pilot Knob and Queensbury Central fire departments visited Lake George's high school on Tuesday, giving more than 200 students the chance to get hands-on with equipment and learn what it takes to be a firefighter. Students tried on gear, performed mock drills, swung sledgehammers, and used weights to simulate breaking through the ceiling of a burning building. They also heard about what makes the job worth the danger from John Coccozza-Hill, a Lake George fire chief and former graduate of the high school himself.A Lake George Junior-Senior High School...

Lineup announced for Schaghticoke summer concert series

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:51 GMT

SCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schaghticoke Entertainment Committee has announced the free summer concert lineup for 2023. The 16th annual Thursday Evening Concert Series will take place every Thursday this summer beginning on June 22. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! LineupJune 22: Brian KaneJune 29: Soul ProviderJuly 6: Harmony RocksJuly 13: The Accents (Car Show)July 20: Legacy (Journey and Foreigner Tribute)July 27: Kyle Bourgault Band (Xmas in July)August 3: Wail OnAugust 10: Lustre Kings (Car Show)August 17: Large FarvaAugust 24: Beatin' The Odds (Fireworks) Derek Hough bringing live dance show to Albany Each concert will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with the last concert on August 24. The concerts take place at the Schaghticoke Town Hall Gazebo.

Red Cross to install free smoke alarms in Troy homes

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:51 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Saturday, April 29, Troy residents are able to have a free smoke alarm installed in their homes. Residents can register with the Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross here or contact the Red Cross at [email protected]. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Not only will volunteers install smoke alarms, but they will also share information on the causes of home fires, how to prevent them, what to do if a fire breaks out, and how to create an escape plan. The Red Cross is also seeking additional volunteers to assist during the Sound the Alarm event. Training will be provided. Sign-up to be a volunteer here or by calling 518-694-5121.

Man charged with attempted rape at St. Louis Metrolink stations

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One man is behind bars after reports of attempted rape at two St. Louis Metrolink stations earlier this month. Dartarius Gibson, 37, is charged with three felonies in the investigation, including two counts of rape/attempted rape and one count of sodomy/attempted sodomy. Top Story: Mushroom hunter describes discovering body in the woods According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, the reported incidents date back to April 18 and 19. Gibson reportedly targeted women at two underground Metrolink stations; the one on North Sixth Street for the Convention Center and another one nearby at Eight and Pine Streets. Court documents state that Gibson asked women for directions at two different stations before he briefly turned away and exposed his genitals. Gibson reportedly made contact with both women as they attempted to run away. One victim was able to fight and get away, while Gibson reportedly ran away after the other victim started screaming. Both reported instances w...

St. Louis Ballet taking modern approach to 'Swan Lake' performance with Taylor Swift video costumes

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Ballet is preparing for their modern approach of their Swan Lake performance over the weekend. It's the story of a princess who was cursed and turned into a swan by evil sorcerer. It was first performed in 1877 by the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. This St. Louis restaurant has the best soul food in Missouri, food writers say In 2023, the ballerinas seek to retain the authenticity of the symphony orchestra. However, they've added modern attire - the tutu skirts from Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' music video.The Springfield Symphony Orchestra will attempt their version of the program. Tim Ezell spoke with Ballerina Rebecca Cornett about the drama, music, and storytelling that will be seen.

Rolla woman charged with three felonies in toddler's death

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:51 GMT

ROLLA, Mo. - A Rolla woman is behind bars on felony charges as police investigate a toddler's death from earlier this week. Prosecutors have charged Emily Buell, 33, with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child and abuse or neglect of a child (resulting in death). Top Story: Mushroom hunter describes discovering body in the woods The Phelps County Sheriff's Department says Buell is accused in the death of a two-year-old boy. Around 10 a.m. Monday, authorities were informed that the boy had fallen into a swimming pool in the 11000 Block of Cedar Grove Lane. The boy was rushed to a hospital, but later died from his injuries. Buel is jailed in Phelps County in a $100,000 bond, per Missouri court records.

You need $1 million to buy a home in these 7 California counties

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:51 GMT

With its relatively mild climate, hundreds of miles of coastline, sports, entertainment, and top-tier higher education, it’s no wonder that California is a desirable place to live.But living here comes with a price, especially if you want to own a home near the coast.The latest data released by the California Association of Realtors shows the median single-family home price in the Golden State was $791,490 in March 2023. If you want to live in one of these seven counties, you can expect to pay $1 million or more.7. Santa Cruz County. Median Home Price = $1,205,000Santa Cruz, home to the famous boardwalk, university, picturesque coastline and laid back vibe, isn’t one of California’s most populated counties. But it can be expensive. The median price of a single-family home here is $1.2 million.6. Alameda County. Median Home Price = $1,225,000Encompassing the city of Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area, Alameda County is the 7th-most populated in California. According to the Califor...

Placentia pursuit ends with police shooting

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:51 GMT

A man was shot and wounded by detectives from the Placentia Police Department at the end of a pursuit in Fullerton Tuesday evening.The detectives were in the 3300 block of East Yorba Linda Boulevard to take into custody a man connected to a stalking investigation, the department said in a news release. When the detectives tried to contact the man a few minutes before 6 p.m., at least one PPD member opened fire.Police did not detail what prompted the shooting, whether the man was armed, how many detectives fired their weapons or how many times the man was shot, but they did confirm that he was taken to a local hospital. He is expected to survive his wounds.No detectives were injured. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to call 714-993-8146. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS or on their website occrimestoppers.org.