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Missouri man charged in Granite City with child sex crimes, grooming

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:36 GMT

GRANITE CITY, Ill. – A central Missouri man was arrested this week in connection with a child sex crime investigation in Granite City, Illinois.According to Major Nick Novacich, assistant chief of police for the Granite City Police Department, a missing juvenile report was filed with the department on Aug. 7. The next day, police received information leading to the missing juvenile’s location.Investigators contacted police in California, Missouri, who then found the juvenile at a residence and took a suspect, identified as Naresh Bass-Ocasio, into custody. The juvenile was returned to their family. Calling out the Court: Missouri family battles jury summons for son who can’t serve Granite City detectives drove to the Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department and interviewed Bass-Ocasio. Detectives requested Bass-Ocasio be held pending charges.On Thursday, the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Bass-Ocasio, 22, with three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, three c...

Missouri's governor is showing off his new tattoo

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:36 GMT

BRANSON, Mo. — Governor Mike Parson revealed he had a tattoo made honoring his office, voters, Missouri, his favorite team, Elvis, and his granddaughter. Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes ranks first in player merchandise sales Gov. Parson revealed on Facebook the backstory behind his first tattoo.Last week at Chiefs training camp, I had the opportunity to huddle with our Super Bowl 57 champions and show off my new ink.When I was in the Army, I had several buddies get tattoos but I never did. I always told myself if I ever got one it would have to be significant. Well this tattoo is very significant to me in a lot of ways.The “57” represents my time serving as Missouri’s 57th Governor. I was honored to earn 57% of the vote during our election in 2020. AND, as a lifelong Chiefs fan, serving as the 57th Governor when the Chiefs won the 57th Super Bowl was a welcomed bonus.The outline of Missouri represents my love for this state and its people. This state has always been my home, and when I g...

TikTok's American Idol-like music competition

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- TikTok announced this week that they are starting a virtual music competition. Gimme The Mic, a global competition to find new musical talent and help up-and-coming music creators. Anyone who is 18 or older can try out on TikTok LIVE for a chance to compete in #GIMMETHEMIC. The virtual talent show will have three phases: audition, semi-final, and grand final.Audition:To try out, individuals need to sign up on the app's audition page and post a 30-second or less video with the word #GIMMETHEMIC between August 7 and August 16.Semi-Final:After the auditions, 30 creators in the US will be chosen to perform and compete in pairs in the Semi-Final, a series of Multi-guest LIVE videos on @tiktoklive_us from September 1 to September 3. People who watch will be able to vote in real time for their favorite artists.Grand-Finale: For the final round, the top 10 contestants from the Semi-Final will compete in the US Grand Finale on September 10 for the chance to be named th...

Teen shot in Aurora is taken to a hospital

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:36 GMT

A teen shot in Aurora on Thursday has been taken to a hospital, and police are investigating the incident.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Opinion: Tips for all you new Westerners trying to fit in Crime and Public Safety | Aurora officials investigating homicide after Denver police discover body in dumpster Crime and Public Safety | Three suspects arrested in shooting outside 7-Eleven in Arvada Crime and Public Safety | Man killed in City Park West shooting identified, police ask for public’s help with tips Crime and Public Safety | Suspect arrested in southwest Denver shooting that killed one The shooting happened in the 3600 block of South Emporia Way, the Aurora Police Department said in a 1:58 p.m. tweet. Details on the teen’s injuries were not released.A second person is involved in the shooting, police said. investigators are working to gather additional information on the inci...

13-year-old arrested after high-speed motorcycle pursuit in San Bernardino County

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:36 GMT

Authorities in the Inland Empire arrested an unlikely suspect following a high-speed motorcycle pursuit Wednesday night.Around 7:50 p.m., a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy tried to stop a motorcyclist for a traffic violation near the intersection of Ranchero Road and Seventh Avenue in Hesperia.With lights and sirens activated, the deputy approached the motorcyclist, but he did not comply. Instead, the motorcyclist took off down the road, reaching speeds of 65 mph as he drove into oncoming traffic and blasted through stop signs during a 7.6-mile pursuit in a residential area, police said.The motorcyclist eventually came to a stop at a residence, where he ditched the bike and ran inside.Authorities responded to the home and were able to bring the speeding rider into custody, only to discover he was a 13-year-old boy.The adolescent daredevil was booked into juvenile hall and is expected to face charges for evading police and disregarding public safety.The investigation is ongoin...

Knott's Berry Farms celebrates Snoopy's birthday with 2024 season pass launch

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:36 GMT

Happy Birthday to the world’s most famous beagle!Knott’s Berry Farm is celebrating Snoopy’s birthday with the release of its 2024 Season Passes, which give guests unlimited visits until 2024, a news release said.The passes are on sale at their lowest price, starting at $95, until Sept. 4 Knott’s Berry Farm reimplements chaperone policy that was enacted due to fights At the theme park, guests can meet Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the entire Peanuts crew, embrace the California beach lifestyle along the Boardwalk, or take a trip to the Old West when visiting Ghost Town.Knott’s offers three tiers for its annual pass, all of which include unlimited visits to Knott’s, a free ticket and discounts on food and merchandise.The Gold and Prestige passes, two of the higher pass tiers, also include unlimited visits to Knott’s Soak City, which will stay open through Oct. 1.The theme park is also offering season passes for Knott’s Scary Farm as the famed Halloween experience celebrates its 50th an...

Julia Hashemieh A Lifeline Medical Assistance for Those in Need

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:36 GMT

Julia Hashemieh CEO and President of Aryana Health Care Foundation. Her commitment to healthcare and community well-being has fostered innovation and ensures the highest standards of patient care.The Aryana Health Care Foundation is a shining beacon of hope for individuals in need of urgent medical assistance. Founded with the purpose of providing financial support to those experiencing life-threatening conditions, this non-profit organization has proven to be a lifeline for thousands. With a mission to bridge the gap between medical care and financial constraints, The Aryana Foundation has become a symbol of compassion and empowerment.One of the most remarkable aspects is its wide reach and ability to cater to various medical needs. The foundation aids individuals from all backgrounds and ages. By collaborating with hospitals and healthcare professionals, they ensure that no one is left behind due to financial limitations.This comprehensive approach to addressing medical needs is p...

10 Career Coaches to Follow in 2023

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:36 GMT

Whether your career is in its infancy or you’re ready to change paths, working with a passionate and expert career coach can make a big difference. Career development can be quite daunting and everyone can benefit from the guidance and support career coaches are meant to provide. If you need help exploring careers paths, setting and achieving career goals, developing your skills, and finding new and better jobs, among many other things, working with a career coach will make things a lot easier. They have years of experience and a wealth of knowledge under their belt, it’s just a matter of finding the right fit for you. Browse our list below to find the top 10 career coaches in 2023!Bianca Ariel, MBABianca Ariel, MBA is a distinguished Purpose-Driven Career & Business Coach with over a decade of award-winning experience in the healthcare industry. After a profound spiritual awakening, she redirected her path, leading to the establishment of a business coaching practice focused on...

Party Tips: Keep your grill clean so your next barbecue doesn’t fizzle

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:36 GMT

The chicken kebabs were ready to grill. The salad was made, and the patio table set. But when my husband fired up our outdoor gas grill — nothing happened.I go and push the button. I listen for the clicks. Nothing.“I replaced the propane tank,” he says, “so that’s not it.”“So, what is it?” I ask.He shrugs. We are out of ideas. We would not have survived long in the Stone Age.The Weber cart grill is less than two years old. We don’t use it that much, so how could it be broken? A look under the hood offers a clue. It looks like a tarpit.“Looks like some critter got in,” DC says. He reaches past the petrified pitch and pulls out a handful of frayed and chewed wires.“At least you weren’t hosting a holiday barbecue,” says John DiGioia, owner of Orlando Grill Repair, who came out the next day. “Before summer holidays, we’re booked two or three weeks out. That’s when people start to bribe you.”As DiGioia opens the lid to inspect the grill, he lets out a long slow whistle. Then he get...

‘It’s just completely gone’: Harrowing Maui fire escape for Bay Area vacationer

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:36 GMT

Dave Hovis and his friends hardly noticed the advisories for strong wind gusts from Hurricane Dora passing far off shore earlier this week as they enjoyed a relaxing vacation in a friend’s waterfront home at Baby Beach in Maui. The next day, they were ramming through a gate to escape the deadly wildfire that destroyed the nearby resort town of Lahaina.“We were just hanging out in the pool and, like, boom! All this wind hit,” Hovis, 32, a San Francisco technology startup company manager, said Thursday in a telephone interview with the Bay Area News Group as he boarded a plane back to the Bay Area. “But the hurricane was 600 miles south so we thought, no big deal.”On Monday, Hovis, vacationing with four others this week at a friend’s home on the island, said they secured the inflatable pool floats and other loose items and didn’t think much more about it. But by morning, electrical power and cellular service were out.“We just hunkered do...