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State volleyball: Stillwater’s run ends in semifinals as New Prague moves on to Class 4A final

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:27:07 GMT

About 17 hours after completing a thrilling, two-set comeback to bounce third-seeded Rogers in the quarterfinals of the volleyball state tournament, Stillwater was back in action at Xcel Energy Center for a Class 4A semifinal match against second-seeded New Prague.And, just a couple of points in, Stillwater coach Sara Baumgard could tell her team was fatigued from the night before.“I don’t think we were as mentally sharp,” Baumgard said, “and that showed physically.”It’s a big ask to bounce back almost immediately from a marathon match to deliver the goods again the next morning. But Baumgard still credited much of Friday’s happenings in St. Paul to New Prague.The Trojans were dominant en route to their 25-11, 25-17, 25-18 victory over the unseeded Ponies. New Prague will face undefeated, three-time defending state champion Wayzata in the title match at 7 p.m. Saturday at Xcel Energy Center.“That was a lot different than last night, that’s for sure,” Baumgard said. “But honestly, ha...

Lights, camera, action! Actors' strike coming to an end

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:27:07 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A tentative agreement between Hollywood and the Actors’ Union could mean that it’s back to lights, camera and action in the Capital Region. NEWS10 talked with those in our local area about what that means going forward. Local film industry leaders say they are optimistic the vote on Friday will pass a new deal and end the strike. Hollywood actors’ union reaches tentative deal with studios to end strike “We anticipate the floodgates are going to open,” explained Albany County Film Commissioner, Debby Goedeke. “I am so happy for our crew who have gone on possibly to do other jobs, to feed their families because they haven't been able to work.”Goedeke says there are more incentives to bring filming back to our area and says they benefit the film crews and other workers associated with production. “With the film tax credits going from 25% to 30%, we have above the line wages now that are included in the tax credit so it's not just the crew.” Veteran l...

Demonstration along Manchester Road draws large crowd; one arrested

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:27:07 GMT

MANCHESTER, Mo. - A large group has gathered Thursday afternoon along Manchester Road in west St. Louis County for an apparent demonstration. Dozens have gathered, including many with flags and signs. This gathering is mainly near Manchester Road and Weidman Boulevard in the City of Manchester. Authorities are working to clear the area. According to the St. Louis County Police Department, one person was arrested "as a result of a dispute between parties unknown to one another." City sells stolen car in error; won’t share profits with victim No injuries have been reported as of 5 p.m. Thursday. Traffic may still be slowed in the area, but police say it is under control. Police say the demonstration began around 3 p.m. FOX 2 is working to confirm more details on this demonstration. Video was captured by SkyFOX, powered by Bommarito Automotive Group.There is also a rush-hour demonstration unfolding in St. Louis City near the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood. This is a developing s...

Rush-hour demonstrations unfold in St. Louis City & County

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:27:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Dozens have gathered for two rush-hour demonstrations in the St. Louis metro Thursday afternoon, one in the City of St. Louis and another in St. Louis County. FOX 2 has learned of a gathering in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood near Chouteau and South Newstead avenues. Many have brought flags or signs, and the group could potentially march along St. Louis streets. City sells stolen car in error; won’t share profits with victim This is the second large demonstration over the St. Louis metro in the last few hours. Dozens also gathered along Manchester Road in west St. Louis County with similar signs and flags. This is leading to some major traffic delays. Police also arrested one person while responding. FOX 2 is working to confirm more details on both gatherings. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Armed man robs south St. Louis County 7-Eleven store

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:27:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The search is on for an armed thief who targeted a south St. Louis County 7-Eleven convenience store.According to a police spokesperson, the armed robbery occurred around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the 7-Eleven on Hoffmeister Avenue. The suspect walked inside and pointed a handgun at the clerk.Amy Cooper, who works in the area, said the news is alarming“It’s scary. If I am working, I'm scared that someone is gonna come in with a gun, cause you never know what is going to happen,” she said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Customers said the suspect grabbed an undisclosed sum of cash and took off. No injuries were reported.“I really don't know why someone would try and come and rob a 7-Eleven, especially this one, the ...

Broncos coach Sean Payton says TE Greg Dulcich seeing specialists amid recurring hamstring injuries, should return this season

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:27:07 GMT

The Broncos are hoping to get tight end Greg Dulcich back from his second stint on injured reserve at some point this season.Head coach Sean Payton said as much Thursday as his team gets ready to travel to Buffalo to take on the Bills on Monday night.Dulcich isn’t eligible to return from injured reserve until Week 12, but since his Week 6 injury against Kansas City, he’s not been seen in any capacity at Broncos practice. Injured players tend to work out on the side field during the portions of practice open to reporters — Dulcich did within days of his Week 1 injury — but he’s not been this time around.“There’s a process. I know he’s one of those guys that’s working his tail off,” Payton said of the second-year tight end.Dulcich has had four separate documented injuries to the same hamstring since getting drafted last year: During the offseason program his rookie year (cost him five games), late in his rookie year (missed the last two games), Week 1 this year (missed four games) and...

A second Green Valley Ranch arson suspect is on track for plea deal, attorney says

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:27:07 GMT

Another of the three men accused of killing five people in a house fire in Denver’s Green Valley Ranch neighborhood is likely to reach a plea agreement with prosecutors, his attorney said Thursday during the first hearing since the Colorado Supreme Court upheld key evidence in the case.Gavin Seymour is continuing plea negotiations with prosecutors, his attorney said. Seymour and Kevin Bui, both 19, each are charged with first-degree murder and dozens of other counts in connection with the Aug. 5, 2020, fire, that killed five Senegalese family members in a home on Truckee Street.The third suspect, 18-year-old Dillon Siebert, pleaded guilty last year to second-degree murder in the killings.Seymour’s attorney, Michael Juba, said Thursday that plea negotiations were ongoing, and the prosecution noted that those discussions continue to be productive.“A disposition is very likely in this case,” Juba said. “We are asking for a setover so we can continue to neg...

Residents of Denver’s Auraria Student Lofts told to shower at hotel after 2 months without hot water

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:27:07 GMT

Residents of an off-campus apartment building serving students who attend Denver’s Auraria Campus are being told to sign up to shower at an adjacent hotel because their units have been without hot water for nearly two months.The boiler system at the Auraria Student Lofts, located in a high rise at 1051 14th St., across from the Denver Performing Arts Complex, malfunctioned in mid-September, leaving student tenants without consistent hot water, said Paula Platt, senior vice president of Nelson Partners Student Housing, which manages the property.The Auraria Campus, home to the Metropolitan University of Denver, the University of Colorado Denver and Colorado Community College, is not affiliated with the private student apartments, which offer 125 units with 438 beds.The parts to fix the boiler are custom and must be manufactured, Platt said. The apartment building is working with the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment to comply with the agency’s concerns an...

How to buy glasses online (and save a ton of money)

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:27:07 GMT

The cost of prescription glasses can easily top $500. And for many years, blurry-eyed consumers had no choice but to pay it.That's changed with the arrival of online eyewear providers, which offer frames and lenses at substantial discounts to their brick-and-mortar counterparts.But it's tricky. Buying glasses online involves a degree of risk. Then again, so did online shoe purchases once upon a time, and that's now something millions of people do without hesitation."Buying glasses online has been, for me, a great experience," says Maria Zambrana, a Navy vet who moved from L.A. to Michigan a few years ago.She used to get glasses for free in the military. Now she buys them online from Zenni Optical for about $30 a pair."It’s cheaper to go online to order these things yourself," she says. "But there is a margin of error."You get what you pay for. A real-world optical shop will handle everything. But with a little trial-and-error learning, you can reduce the risk of buying online and sa...

Grove shooting was business dispute; shooter won't face charges, police say

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:27:07 GMT

New details are emerging about the shooting near the parking garage of an Erewhon Market near The Grove last week.Los Angeles Police Department officials told KTLA that the shooter, who emerged from a Lamborghini, and the victim knew each other prior to the incident on the afternoon of Nov. 2. Surveillance video captures shooting near The Grove Amid a business dispute, a third man emerged from a vehicle to join the altercation, after which one of the original two opened fire, police said.The victim survived the shooting and was hospitalized in stable condition.Police told KTLA that, at this point, they are not pursuing charges in the case.Pete Wilgoren contributed to this report.