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Man in custody for allegedly killing Troy, Missouri grandparents

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:17 GMT

TROY, Mo. – Police in Troy, Missouri, have taken a person of interest into custody Wednesday in connection with a double homicide. The bodies of a man and woman were located Tuesday evening, inside a mobile home near the intersection of Eames and East Cherry streets. According to a spokesperson for the Troy Police Department, family members contacted police to request a wellness check. Officers arrived at the home around 7:30 p.m. and discovered the couple dead. Top story: Missing St. Charles woman found dead; 1 man in custody Law enforcement identified the man and woman as Donald and Kathy McRoberts. Donald was 71 and Kathy was 58. Investigators have not disclosed how they died, but suspect they may have been dead inside the residence since earlier in the week.Some residents told investigators they heard gunshots on Tuesday or the day prior.The matter has been turned over to the Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for possible charges.FOX 2 is no longer identifying the p...

Busch Stadium installs pitch clocks for 2023 season; MLB slightly tweaks rules

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - We're only eight days away from Opening Day! As the St. Louis Cardinals work to finalize their roster, Busch Stadium crews are also getting ready for the new season. Crews began installing two pitch clocks earlier this week at the ballpark, one on each side of home plate between the team dugouts. The new digital signs represent an era of a few new rule changes in Major League Baseball, with larger bases and shift bans also taking effect. Top story: Missing St. Charles woman found dead; 1 man in custody A pace-of-play adjustment for pitchers and hitters alike, MLB has adopted a pitch-clock system similar to that of the minor leagues. These are the new rules currently in effect:Pitchers are required to throw to hitters within 15 seconds if bases are empty, or 20 seconds if runners are on base.Hitters will only be allowed one timeout per plate appearance and must return to the box with eight seconds remaining on the clock. Otherwise, they run the risk of getting called f...

Five-Day IPA to benefit the Pujols Family Foundation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- O'Fallon Brewery releases a commemorative edition of its Five-Day IPA. It is supporting the Albert Pujols Family Foundation.A portion of proceeds from all Five-Day package beer sales during the upcoming baseball season will benefit the non-profit. The Pujols Family Foundation promotes awareness and helps provide items for children and families who live with down syndrome.

Vote on DIA CEO Phil Washington, Biden’s pick to run FAA, delayed amid GOP opposition

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:17 GMT

A vote on President Joe Biden’s choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration was delayed indefinitely Wednesday in the face of an opposition blitz by Republicans, who say the nominee lacks enough experience in aviation to lead the agency, which is under pressure to stem a surge in dangerous close calls between planes.The Senate Commerce Committee was scheduled to vote on Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington, whose nomination has languished since Biden announced his choice last July.Committee Chair Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., said the vote would be delayed to gather information requested by senators. She did not detail the information or name the committee members who sought the delay.Democrats hold a 14-13 edge on the committee, so the defection of one could derail the nomination if all Republicans oppose it. The GOP has targeted Democrats and independents from swing or red-leaning states.One of those Democrats, Jon Tester of Montana, was vague when asked if he would v...

'Craziest thing I've ever seen': Possible tornado damages buildings in Montebello

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:17 GMT

A possible tornado touched down in Montebello on Wednesday, damaging several buildings and leaving a trail of destruction.The "weather incident" was reported a few minutes before 11:30 a.m., according to the Verdugo Fire Communications Center. KTLA helicopter video showed the storm ripped-off parts of a roof and scattered debris in the area of South Vail Street and Washington Boulevard.The National Weather Service dispatched a team to Montebello, a city eight miles east of downtown Los Angeles, to assess the damage and determine if it was, in fact, a weak tornado.A video submitted by a KTLA viewer shows what appears to be a funnel cloud descending from the clouds as a storm moved through the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The owner of a recycling company in the area said he was driving when the weather event occurred. He later saw the storm had torn off the roof of the building next door.“All the windows of the cars were shattered … it was just a mess...

Photos: Possible tornado touches down on Montebello, leaves damage in its wake

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:17 GMT

A reported tornado touched down on Montebello Wednesday, leaving extensive damage in its wake. Video from Sky5, residents and motorists alike showed the damaged roofs and debris swirling around during the rare weather event. ‘Craziest thing I’ve ever seen’: Reported tornado damages buildings in Montebello The potential tornado was reported a few minutes before 11:30 a.m. and firefighters responded to the 1200 block of South Vail Street. Here are some images of the destruction left behind. A roof in Montebello was damaged by a reported tornado on March 22, 2023. (KTLA) A roof in Montebello was damaged by a reported tornado on March 22, 2023. (KTLA) A roof in Montebello was damaged by a reported tornado on March 22, 2023. (KTLA) A roof in Montebello was damaged by a reported tornado on March 22, 2023. (KTLA) A roof in Montebello, California was damaged by a reported tornado on March 22, 2023. (KTLA) A tree toppled over a vehicle during a suspected tornado in Montebello on March 22,...

Pomona man charged after allegedly sexually assaulting child

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:17 GMT

A Pomona man was arrested and charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a child, officials said Wednesday.Daniel Garcia, 32, was arrested after he “expressed a desire to meet with the juvenile a second time,” Pomona police detailed in a news release. “Garcia arrived at the prearranged meeting location and was taken into custody.”Garcia was later booked on suspicion of oral copulation with a person under 16, sodomy with a person under 16 and lewd acts on a child under 14.Police are seeking the public’s help find possible additional victims. Anyone who has information about Garcia, or believes they may have been victimized by him, is asked to call the Pomona Police Department at 909-622-1241.

Lindsey Lohan, Jake Paul, Lil Yachty hit with SEC charges for endorsing cryptocurrencies

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:17 GMT

Lindsey Lohan, Jake Paul and rapper Lil Yachty are among the eight celebrities who have been hit with charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission for illegally touting cryptocurrencies and violating security laws, the commission announced Wednesday. Other celebrities charged include rapper Soulja Boy, Austin Mahone, Ne-Yo, Akon and adult film star Kendra Lust, a news release said. The commission hit multiple celebrities with charges since they didn’t disclose that they were paid for their endorsements of Tronix (TRX) and BitTorrent (BTT), cryptocurrencies created by entrepreneur Justin Sun.Sun was also hit with multiple charges from the commission.“This case demonstrates again the high-risk investors face when crypto asset securities are offered and sold without proper disclosure,” SEC Chair Gary Gensler said in a statement.“As alleged, Sun and his companies not only targeted U.S. investors in their unregistered offers and sales, generating millions in illegal proceeds at th...

Possible Tornado Damages Buildings In City of Montebello

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:17 GMT

A tornado may have touched down in the city of Montebello, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles.Dozens of videos have circulated social media showing a tornado-like wind funnel making its way to the ground, as well as pieces of at least one building’s roof in Montebello being blown off and swirled around.Tornado hits south maple ave in Montebello tearing the roof off multiple buildings and destroying multiple cars pic.twitter.com/yJrbuPMccj— Turtle (@njtehcherchian) March 22, 2023A tornado warning was issued in Los Angeles County Wednesday morning, although the weather event has not yet been verified, or labeled as a tornado, as of this writing.@NBCLA Montebello tornado pic.twitter.com/sRtUH1in6Y— Raymond Rodriguez (@rergalaxy) March 22, 2023The wind funnel is the second being investigated in California Wednesday, with another being investigated in the city of Carpinteria.“There have been reports of possible tornado damage in Montebello,” the Natio...

Creating the Best Patient Experience, According to Dr. Anna Steve

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:17 GMT

Photo credit: Dr. Anna Steve, Plastic Surgeon at Neinstein Plastic Surgery, with permission.Undergoing any type of surgery can be a stressful experience. Not knowing how your body will react is always frightening. This is why so many patients enter operating rooms feeling anxious. But the detrimental effect of stress should never be underestimated. According to the American Psychological Association, stress can affect our whole body, tensing up our muscles, causing respiratory symptoms, and, in the worst cases, also contributing to long-term problems for our heart and blood vessels.One of Dr. Anna Steve‘s number one priorities is to make every patient feel comfortable and at ease to minimize the negative feelings often associated with surgery. Dr. Steve is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon working at Neinstein Plastic Surgery, a clinic located in Manhattan.But what are her tips to create the best patient experience?Prioritize the family vibeOne of the best ways to make every p...