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TSA near record pace in guns seized at St. Louis Airport, across Missouri

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:58:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS - TSA officials report an alarming trend at Missouri airport checkpoints. New data shows that St. Louis Lambert International Airport and other airports around the state are near a record pace in guns seized midway through this year. Over the first six months of 2023, TSA reports that officials confiscated 104 firearms from carry-on luggage at eight Missouri airports. Officials seized a state-record 215 guns from Missouri airport checkpoints last year, just seven above the pace for this year. St. Louis Airport had a record of 102 guns seized at checkpoints in 2021. Halfway through the year, around 51 guns have been taken at checkpoints, right on pace with the airport's record. Lawmaker to review law ‘in-depth’ after cars with expired tags towed from driveways Elsewhere in Missouri, Kansas City has seen 41 guns taken at its airport, Springfield has seen 11 taken at its airport and Columbia has seen one. Springfield is above its pace from last year, while Kansas City and ...

TSA finds higher number of guns in carry-on luggage at Missouri airports

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:58:03 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The number of firearms found in carry-on luggage at Missouri Airports increased in the first half of 2023, according to the Transportation Security Administration.TSA said its agents found a total of 104 firearms during routine screening at all airport security checkpoints in Missouri over the past six months. The number is five more than over the same time last year.The TSA said agents found fewer weapons at checkpoints at Kansas City International Airport while agents at St. Louis Lambert International Airport found more. Cruise into Christmas with a Hallmark Channel vacation Firearms found in carry-on luggage at Missouri AirportsJan 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023St. Louis Lambert International 2023 -- 51 2022 -- 44 Kansas City International 2023 -- 41 2022 -- 44Springfield-Branson National 2023 -- 11 2022 -- 10Columbia Regional 2023 -- 1 2022 -- 0 Joplin Regional2023 -- 0 2022 -- 1TSA said its agents immediately notifies airport police when an image of a firearm sh...

Rockies’ 2024 schedule includes home opener vs. Rays, three games vs. Red Sox at Coors Field

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:58:03 GMT

Wait ’till next year is already here for the Rockies. Well, at least the 2024 schedule has arrived.Major League Baseball announced its full slate of games Thursday, and the Rockies’ 2024 schedule features a two-game trip to Mexico City on April 27-28, where the Rockies will face the Astros, marking the second time in franchise history that the Rockies will play a regular season series in Mexico. The Rockies played their 1999 season opener against the Padres in Monterrey, winning 8-2.The Rockies’ season begins March 28 with a convenient four-game series against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, just a short drive from the Rockies’ spring training complex in Scottsdale. Next, Colorado heads to the friendly — and likely cold and blustery — confines of Chicago’s Wrigley Field for a three-game series with the Cubs.Colorado’s home opener is scheduled for Friday, April 5 vs. Tampa Bay at Coors Field. It will mark the first ...

Teens broke into occupied Rancho Cucamonga home, sending child into hiding, officials say

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:58:03 GMT

Three teenagers were arrested in Rancho Cucamonga after they allegedly broke into a house and were reported to police by the mother of a child who was still inside and hiding from the burglars.The break-in was reported just after 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, when a woman called police and told them her son was inside their home in the 6000 block of Klusman Avenue hiding from three burglars who had broken in through a window, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said in a news release. The teens, all of whom are from Anaheim, did not find the child, and they remained inside the house until deputies arrived on scene and they jumped out of a window, officials said. 2 arrested after trying to break into evacuated homes affected by Rolling Hills Estates landslide, officials say Deputies said they confirmed the child was safe and tracked the three teens until they found them hiding behind nearby houses.Nicolas Rios Guerra, 18, and Jhoan Salinas Parra, 19, were booked into the West Val...

Frontier Airlines giving away free Taylor Swift tickets

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:58:03 GMT

Frontier Airlines is stepping in to help Swifties who couldn’t get tickets to see Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour.The budget airline launched a sweepstakes on Thursday that will give one lucky fan the opportunity to see Swift during her Eras Tour stop in Inglewood, California on Aug.7. Taylor Swift fans take Ticketmaster to court in Los Angeles The winner will get two concert tickets, two roundtrip flights, two nights of lodging and a stipend to cover transportation to and from the concert at Sofi Stadium, Frontier Airlines said.“For Swifties who don’t have tickets to enjoy The Eras Tour - now is the time to shake it off and enter for your chance to win,” said Tyri Squyres, the vice president of marketing.“We’re thrilled to make dreams come true for some lucky T-Swift fans out there by not only offering up free concert tickets but also roundtrip flights and a hotel stay.”Guests must visit the sweepstakes landing page to enter. A free Frontier Miles account number is required for...

This Burger King cheeseburger has 20 slices of cheese — and no meat

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:58:03 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Taking ‘cheeseburger’ to an extremeYou know what to expect when it comes to fast food in America. Greasy, unhealthy, achingly delicious burgers with a side of fries. Most places also have unique items such as Wendy’s famous chili or In-N-Out’s special sauce.Once you leave the United States, though, things can get weird. Every country has staple foods that consumers there demand and chains take advantage of to succeed. McDonald’s Italy has spaghetti, for example, while most fast food places in Indonesia have fried chicken and rice. Now, Burger King Thailand has introduced the “Real Cheeseburger.”What is the ‘real cheeseburger?’The “Real Cheeseburger” uses exactly two ingredients: American cheese and Burger King’s signature sesame seed burger bun. Doesn’t sound too bad, right? Like a grilled cheese? Wrong. What’s driving attention to this particular sandwich is that it uses “up to 20 slices of...

Deputy Hurt in DUI Crash on Lakeville Highway [Petaluma, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:58:03 GMT

Driver Arrested after Colliding with Patrol Vehicle at Cannon LanePETALUMA, CA (July 13, 2023) – Early Monday morning, a Sonoma Sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized following a DUI crash on Lakeville Highway.The collision happened shortly after 2:00 a.m. on the Lakeville Highway near Cannon Lane.According to reports, a deputy was attempting to pull over another vehicle on the highway when the suspect rear-ended their patrol car.Several authorities including the CHP, Petaluma Police Department, and Sonoma County Fire District responded to the scene.Following the collision, paramedics transported the deputy and the two other drivers to a hospital for unspecified injuries.Additionally, the CHP determined that the driver who rear-ended the deputy was driving while intoxicated and was now arrested.No further details regarding the Lakeville Highway DUI crash have been released to the public. Petaluma Officials will provide more information once available.Thinking, reasoning and muscle ...

One Hospitalized after Rear-End Crash on Los Osos Valley Road [Los Osos, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:58:03 GMT

Two-Vehicle Crash Near Paradise Lane Left One Seriously InjuredLOS OSOS, CA (July 13, 2023) – Wednesday morning, a rear-end crash on Los Osos Valley Road sends one person to a hospital.CHP received reports of the incident around 9:30 a.m. on Los Osos Valley Road near Paradise Lane.Responding officers learned that a blue Honda CRV and a white GMC pickup truck were involved in a rear-end collision. One of the vehicles received axle damage and the other sustained front-end damages, CHP said.In addition, the crash trapped one passenger in one of the vehicles, which blocked the east and westbound lanes.Eventually, emergency personnel arrived at the scene and managed to extricate the tapped person. Paramedics transported the patient to a hospital for treatment of major injuries. It remains unclear if other parties suffered injuries from the collision.Furthermore, a large portion of the roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.The San Luis Obispo ...

4 Injured in Head-On Collision on State Route 74 [Peoria, AZ]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:58:03 GMT

Four Hospitalized after Head-On Crash near Bypass RoadPEORIA, AZ (July 13, 2023) – Late Sunday afternoon, four victims sustained injuries in a head-on collision on State Route 74.Police responded to the scene around 4:00 p.m., near Bypass Road and Old Lake Pleasant Road on June 25th.For reasons under investigation, two vehicles collided head-on. Upon impact, one of the drivers attempted to flee the scene before they were located and arrested.Medics arrived and transported four victims to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Crews say one of the occupants was in critical condition. However, authorities have not yet released their identities.Meanwhile, emergency crews blocked all directions of SR-74 between milepost 7 (211th Avenue) and milepost 24 (New River Road) for additional investigation.Following preliminary duties, officers took the suspect driver into custody and charged him with aggravated assault. At this time, it was unknown if DUI played a role in the incident a...

Man Hospitalized after Pedestrian Crash on 27th Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:58:03 GMT

Vehicle Collision near Campbell Avenue Left One Person HospitalizedPHOENIX, AZ (July 13, 2023) – Monday night, police were called to a pedestrian crash on 27th Avenue that injured one person.According to the Phoenix police, it happened on July 3rd at around 8:15 p.m., near Campbell Avenue.Furthermore, an investigation showed that a patrol vehicle driving in the area struck a pedestrian that was crossing mid-block.As a result, the man suffered serious injuries and he was immediately transported to the hospital.Consequently, the authorities stated that speed was not a factor in the incident and the events that caused the incident was not yet learned.No additional information was released by the authorities and an active investigation is still ongoing.When driving, it is vital to always be alert for pedestrians and other vehicles. This is especially true when you are driving through a residential area, an intersection, or a parking lot. Also, always drive within the posted speed ...