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Mother of 18-month-old sues daycare over second-degree burns

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:46 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A new lawsuit alleges a daycare’s mishandling of an everyday baby product caused second-degree burns on an 18-month-old child.Missouri child care inspectors confirmed the child was able to pull down an infant bottle warmer, which spilled scalding hot contents, back in 2019. The inspection report, from four years ago, says the child suffered second-degree burns to his arm and head.“This is a ‘never-event.’ This should never, ever happen,” attorney Chris Finney said.Finney filed a lawsuit this past August. He says the child will always struggle with the burn injuries that are pictured in his petition. Bottle warmer lawsuit by KevinSeanHeld on Scribd(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "https://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();“They bubbled up right away,” he said. “(The c...

Few flights at St. Louis Lambert Airport affected by United Airlines glitch

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:46 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Technical issues grounded flights from United Airlines at St. Louis Lambert International Airport and around the country. Although the issue was brief, it caused some delays for passengers who were working to get out of St. Louis.Travelers like Maggie Witt, who was trying to get to South Carolina on Tuesday afternoon.“I haven’t flown since I was 15 and I’m 52, and I’ve already had problems here,” she said.United Airlines discovered an unspecified technology glitch, and asked the Federal Aviation Administration to halt the airline’s departures nationwide. Flights that were already in the air were not affected.Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg weighed in on the matter, saying he was aware of the nationwide ground stop at United Airlines due to IT issues. Call for Help closure has East St. Louis mothers crying for aid Flights resumed just before 1 p.m. Central time.“I just heard it through the grapevine on my phone,” Witt said. “That’s where I got the message from a...

Broncos Roundtable: Defining success for Sean Payton’s first Denver team in 2023

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:46 GMT

Parker Gabriel, Broncos reporter: The roundtable is back. So back. And so is the NFL season, y’all. Can you believe it’s Week 1 already? In 18 short weeks, it will be January and we’ll all be headlong into another coaching sear— actually, check that. Probably not. Never say never, but even in a season that seems at the start to have a wide variety of potential outcomes, that would be a shocker. Speaking of outcomes, though, what makes for a successful first year for head coach Sean Payton? I’m saying it’s got to include the postseason. There’s a difference between having a successful season and a productive one. Maybe Denver could go 8-9, get Russell Wilson back on track to some degree and come up short of the postseason because the roster just doesn’t quite hold up to the NFL’s grinding attrition. That could be a productive year that sets up a promising 2024. But the success stamp, given the parity in the league, doesn’t get app...

Man dies in El Paso County Jail

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:46 GMT

A man, who had just been released from a hospital only a couple days prior, died Monday while at the El Paso County Jail.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Aurora man dies after Labor Day weekend crash involving speeding, intoxication Crime and Public Safety | Rescuers find missing climber dead at base of cliff in Summit County Crime and Public Safety | Aurora police arrest 16-year-old boy in fatal shooting, theft of scooters Crime and Public Safety | Aurora Walmart evacuated after upset customer threatens to “shoot up the store” Crime and Public Safety | Colorado trucking company in I-25 crash that killed 5 family members tried to buy insurance hours after wreck Jamin Robertson, 42, died early Monday morning while being housed in the medical unit of the jail, according to an El Paso County Sheriff’s Office news release. Officials found him unresponsive and not breathing in his c...

Video shows car slam into firetruck, killing 2 (warning)

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:46 GMT

A driver and passenger were killed in an apparent street race when their vehicle crashed into a firetruck, injuring four crewmembers, in West Compton Tuesday.The crash was reported around 12:30 a.m. as the engine company was responding to a medical incident, Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesperson Craig Little said. The truck was traveling down Avalon Boulevard when it was hit by the civilian vehicle traveling on Compton Boulevard, Little said. Surveillance video obtained by KTLA shows the moment of impact between the two vehicles. Officials investigate a fatal collision in the Compton area on Sept. 5, 2023. (ANG)Four crewmembers were transported to a local hospital with non-critical injuries. “Unfortunately, the two members of the civilian vehicle were fatalities,” he said.The victims were identified by a California Highway Patrol spokesperson as a man and a woman. A woman who said she is a sister of the passenger identified her as 25-year-old Asia Allen-Bookman, the mother...

Landlords start nickel-and-diming tenants with fees

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:46 GMT

It's already very expensive to rent in a hot housing market like Southern California. Now landlords have found a way to make things even worse.A growing number of property owners and managers are hitting tenants with extra fees each month -- a nickel-and-diming of people that the airlines, for one, have made a core aspect of their business model.It's been common for years for landlords to charge more for a parking space or having a pet.The new fees being levied -- which might run an additional $5 or $10 each -- cover a wide range of once-gratis services, including trash pickup, pest control, use of a mailbox and routine maintenance requests."A lot of this stuff used to just be called 'rent,'" Mike Vraa, a Minnesota tenant attorney, told the Wall Street Journal.Now, apparently, it's gravy.Just as airlines once doled out pillows, blankets and other amenities as a free service, now these goodies are a revenue source.Landlords, many of whom faced financial challenges during the pandemic...

Fontana man accused of illicit contact of a minor; more victims sought

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:46 GMT

A Fontana man was arrested after he allegedly contacted a minor in order to commit a felony, officials said Tuesday.The incident occurred in Rancho Cucamonga on July 11 and investigators soon identified 43-year-old Christopher Dale Heath as the suspect.After an investigation, Heath was arrested and booked. He is being held on $30,000 bail.A vehicle apparently used by Christopher Dale Heath is seen in a photo provided by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. No further details about the incident were released.Detectives believe Heath may have victimized others and released a photo of him and his vehicle, a black van.Anyone who has additional information about Heath, or believes they may have been victimized by him, is asked to call Detective Gerania Navarro at 909-890-4904. 

Elijah Garcia Pronounced Dead after Car Crash on Little Morongo Road [Desert Hot Springs, CA]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:46 GMT

Solo-Vehicle Accident in Desert Hot Springs Kills 17-Year-Old DriverDESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA (September 5, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, a solo car crash on Little Morongo Road took the life of Elijah Garcia.The deadly incident happened on August 23rd, at around 5:30 a.m., just south of 15th Avenue.Based on the initial investigation, a southbound 2012 silver Honda traveled along the stretch of Little Morongo Road. However, the road was reportedly closed due to flooding in the area.Investigators said the Honda crashed after driving over a dirt berm, causing the vehicle to catch on fire.Unfortunately, the emergency responders declared the driver dead at the scene. The Riverside County coroner later identified the deceased man as 17-year-old Elijah Garcia of Cathedral City.A GoFundMe page has been set up to provide financial support to the family of Elijah.Moreover, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties. Authorities...

Juan Gutierrez Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on South Mason Road [Katy, TX]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:46 GMT

Hit-and-Run Collision on Cimmaron Parkway Left Bicyclist DeadKATY, TX (September 5, 2023) – Late Monday evening, a hit-and-run crash killed 66-year-old cyclist Juan Gutierrez.The incident happened on August 28th, at around 11:22 p.m., on South Mason Road near Cimarron Parkway.According to reports, the bicyclist was riding southbound on Mason Road in the outer lane. There, he was rear-ended by a vehicle. The impact of the collision caused the bicyclist to be ejected from the bike and he landed on the grass.Emergency crews arrived shortly after the collision and performed life-saving efforts on the bicyclist. However, they were unsuccessful, and officials pronounced Juan Gutierrez, 46, dead at the scene, due to the extent of his injuries.Following the collision, the involved driver fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim. Police are still looking for them.Further investigation is still ongoing, and any witnesses are urged to call the authorities at Harris County Vehicular C...

Four-bedroom home in Saratoga sells for $6.4 million

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:46 GMT

13937 Albar Court – Google Street ViewA 4,964-square-foot house built in 1988 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 13900 block of Albar Court in Saratoga was sold on Aug. 15, 2023, for $6,375,000, or $1,284 per square foot. This single-story house offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and four baths. The home’s exterior showcases roofing materials crafted from tiles. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. In addition, the house includes a three-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage. The property’s backyard additionally features a pool.