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NAACP: Basketball courts at Forest Park a step in right direction

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Whether you're on the move or trying to get a bite, Forest Park is the place to do nearly everything, except a slam dunk.Ray Park Perry spent his Friday soaking in the sun with his two-year-old daughter. He's surprised that with other recreational options available, there are no basketball courts in one of the city's go-to parks."A lot of folks like to play basketball," Perry said. "It's a good full body work out. I don't know why we don't have a basketball court in Forest Park." Top Story: Witness: Woman pumping gas seriously hurt chasing after stolen purse NAACP St. Louis President Adolphus Pruitt said he remembers the idea of basketball courts being floated around for decades, but the idea never developed because he believes it doesn't fit Forest Park's Master Plan.Pruitt believes it's a deeper-rooted issue that goes beyond basketball."I think most of us saw it as an issue of bias," Pruitt said.In 2020, the City of St. Louis made the move to build basketball courts....

Report: Colorado housing market shows signs of resuming ‘normal’ conditions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:59 GMT

March housing data for the seven-county Denver metro area and across Colorado may signal a return to more normal market conditions since the onset of the pandemic, according to the monthly Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of Realtors.“Median sales prices are down, days on market have skyrocketed, and homes are back to selling below asking prices on average,” said Cooper Thayer, a CAR spokesperson and realtor with Keller Williams Action Realty.“However, it’s important to remember that the last few years were an anomaly, and we are currently in an arguably healthier market than before. In fact, last month’s market may have been the most ‘normal’ we’ve seen since the beginning of the pandemic.”Higher mortgage rates helped calm the market, with buyers no longer offering thousands over the asking price and sellers being more reasonable about pricing.“Due to the rise in interest rates, which has affected...

Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule: Colorado Avalanche face Seattle Kraken in first round

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:59 GMT

The NHL released the complete Colorado Avalanche-Seattle Kraken first-round series schedule on Friday night. The NHL announced Game 1 will be on Tuesday night in Denver.The Avalanche clinched the Central Division title with a dramatic 4-3 win in Nashville on Friday night, with Nathan MacKinnon scoring a hat trick in the team’s regular-season finale.The Avs now face the Kraken, which finished as the top wild card team in the Western Conference.The best-of-seven schedule:GameLocationDateTimeTVGame 1Kraken at AvalancheTuesday, April 188 p.m.ESPNGame 2Kraken at AvalancheThursday, April 207:30 p.m.ESPNGame 3Avalanche at KrakenSaturday, April 228 p.m.TBSGame 4Avalanche at KrakenMonday, April 248 p.m.TBS* Game 5Kraken at AvalancheWednesday, April 26TBDTBD* Game 6Avalanche at KrakenFriday, April 28TBDTBD* Game 7Kraken at AvalancheSunday, April 30TBDTBD*if necessary

Person shot in the head on Hollywood Boulevard, suspects at large

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:59 GMT

One person is hospitalized after being shot in the head on Hollywood Boulevard Friday night.Police responded to reports of a shooting at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue around 7:37 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.When officers arrived, a male victim was found with a gunshot wound to his head, authorities said. The victim’s age or identity has not been released.He was transported to a local hospital where his current condition is unknown.Two suspects are believed to have fled the scene — a Hispanic female and a Hispanic male, police said.Sky5 video shows dozens of patrol cars surrounding the shooting scene, which is located in a heavily-populated tourist area.Plenty of shoppers and bystanders were seen watching officers cordon off a space directly in front of the Capitol One Café.Nearby attractions include the TCL Chinese Theatre and the El Capitan Theatre just steps away from the scene. Details remain limited and it’s unclear what initially prompted the ...

Third suspect arrested for the murder of a Chino man

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:59 GMT

The third suspect allegedly involved in the murder of a Chino man was arrested on Friday.The suspect in custody was identified as Manuel Malgra, a 45-year-old Chino resident, by the Chino Police Department.Malgra is believed to be involved in the murder of Philip Hernandez, 51, after police found his body on the 5400 block of Philadelphia Avenue with gunshot wounds on April 2.Detectives later identified three suspects allegedly involved in Hernandez’s death. Police said, “It is believed that all four subjects knew or were acquainted with one another.”Manual Malgra, 45, was arrested for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of Philip Hernandez on April 14, 2023. (Chino Police Department)Manual Malgra, 45, was arrested for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of Philip Hernandez on April 14, 2023. (Chino Police Department)Carlos Lugo Meza Sr., 62, and Taylor Sanchez, 21, both from Chino, were arrested for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of Philip Herna...

Public defender calls on DA to release names of Antioch police officers who sent racist texts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:59 GMT

ANTIOCH – Contra Costa’s top public defender is calling on the district attorney’s office to release the names of more than 40 Antioch Police Department officers who exchanged or received racist and homophobic text messages, as well as to dismiss any public defender cases involving the embattled law enforcement agency.In a letter Friday, Public Defender Ellen McDonnell told District Attorney Diana Becton she had received two redacted investigative reports — which were also obtained by this news organization — written by Becton’s senior inspector, Larry Wallace. The reports, McDonnell wrote in the letter, revealed a “deeply entrenched, department-wide culture of racism, homophobia, targeted violence against Black people, selective enforcement of laws against Black people, fabrication of evidence and utter disregard of civil and human rights.”According to McDonnell’s letter, at least 16 of the 45 involved officers hold leadership roles in the police department. They include detectives...

MacKinnon has hat trick as Avalanche win Central Division

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:59 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had three goals and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 on Friday night to win the Central Division title.Devon Toews also scored and had an assist and Alexandar Georgiev made 18 saves for Colorado, which finished a point ahead of Dallas in the division. Mikko Rantanen had two assists.Kiefer Sherwood scored twice, Luke Evangelista added one and Kevin Lankinen made 30 saves for the Predators.MacKinnon’s first hat trick of the season and fourth of his career gave him 42 goals for the season.The reigning Stanley Cup-winning Avalanche will begin their championship defense against Seattle in the first round of the playoffs. SABRES 5, BLUE JACKETS 2COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jeff Skinner had a goal and two assists, lifting Buffalo past Columbus in the season finale for both teams.Casey Mittelstadt had a goal and an assist, and Victor Olofsson, Alex Tuch and Peyton Krebs also scored for Buffalo. Devon Levi stopped...

Man accused of fleeing to Dubai after fatal 2021 shooting in Ashburn found guilty

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:59 GMT

A Leesburg, Virginia, man who was accused of killing an Ashburn woman and then fleeing to Dubai in 2021 has been convicted.A Loudoun County jury found Furqan Syed, who was 40-years-old at the time of his arrest in March 2022, guilty on Friday of first-degree murder, statutory burglary and a felony weapons charge in the killing of 57-year-old Najat Chemlali Goode.Goode was found inside her home on Connie Marie Terrace on Dec. 30, 2021, with three gunshot wounds, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. She later died at a hospital.“It is unfortunate for all involved because there is so much loss, but it is great to be able to have clarity and accountability for such a tragic act,” Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj said in a statement. “We also thank the more than one hundred witnesses who provided evidence and testimony over the last year to ensure that we delivered to the family and the community safety, and justice.”Surveilla...

Japan’s NHK TV reports a loud explosion at a Japanese port during Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit, but no injuries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:59 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s NHK TV reports a loud explosion at a Japanese port during Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit, but no injuries.Source

Woodford, Cards’ pen shut down Pirates in 3-0 win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — John Woodford and three relievers scattered eight hits, Nolan Gorman drove in two runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Friday night.Woodford gave up seven hits in 5 1/3 innings but only one for extra bases, a double by Austin Hedges leading off the fifth. He retired the next three batters to escape that jam.Zach Thompson (1-0) worked 1 2/3 innings, striking out four, Drew VerHagen was perfect in the eighth, and Giovanny Gallegos followed suit in the ninth for his first save.Johan Oveido (1-1) was outstanding for Pittsburgh, allowing one run in seven innings, striking out 10. Oviedo made 33 appearances and 19 starts for St. Louis over three seasons before being traded to the Pirates last year at the deadline for veteran left-hander Jose Quintana.Nolan Arenado went 3-for-3 with a walk. He hit a one-out single in the sixth and later scored on Gorman’s single, ending a 14-inning scoring drought for the Cardinals against the Pirates....