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Daughter roasts Alton dad in sweet and funny obit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

ALTON, Ill. -- An obituary roasting an Alton man is getting a lot of positive attention online. Kenne Pluhar, 62, passed away on his birthday, March 2, 2023. His daughter, Halliea Milner, took 45 minutes to write a very honest, touching, and hilarious memorial for her father. Many people on Reddit say they wish more obituaries were like this.Milner begins the obituary with this line:"Kenne died in ICU at St Anthony’s after losing a battle with sepsis - at the age of 62, after 50 years of crap-starting with everyone and everything he could find to fight in Alton, IL, this hard as nails, redneck, SOB finally found something meaner and more stubborn than himself." Trending: Cardinals to hold $3.14 flash sale today The full obituary is posted below. It ran in the Alton Telegraph on Monday, and a picture of it was also shared to the "Funny" sub-reddit. The post generated thousands of likes and comments. Many readers shared the same sentiment, "I fully enjoyed reading this beginning to ...

Scratchers player wins $50,000 in south St. Louis County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

AFFTON, Mo. -- A Missouri Lottery player won $50,000 after purchasing a scratchers ticket in south St. Louis County. The $1,000,000 Money Multiplier ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven on Union Road. The player claimed the prize at the regional office.There are three more $50,000 prizes and two million dollar prizes remaining in this game. It costs $10 to play and the odds of winning anything, including $10, are around 1 in 3.27.

Police seek person of interest in killing of Washington Park father of 7

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. - Investigators are seeking a person of interest in the fatal shooting of a Washington Park father of seven.Alphonso Davis was found shot to death on the front porch of his home in the 1200 block of N. 49th Street around 8 a.m. on March 2. Davis, 39, was an employee of the city's Public Works Department. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The Illinois State Police was called in to investigate the shooting.Authorities have identified Sherkia Jointer as a person of interest in the investigation.Anyone with information on Jointer's whereabouts is asked to contact the ISP at 618-402-5979 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.

Juvenile arrested, charged in East St. Louis murder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that happened earlier this year in East St. Louis.The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation was called on Jan. 14 to assist the East St. Louis Police Department with a homicide case. Trending: Cardinals to hold $3.14 flash sale today Earlier that day, police found Dejuan Tate suffering from a gunshot wound in the 800 block of North 80th Street. Tate was rushed to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. He was 18.Investigators identified a suspected shooter and took that person into custody.On Wednesday, the St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office charged the 17-year-old with first-degree murder. The teen is being held at the St. Clair County Juvenile Detention Center on a $1 million bond.

Denver pays $1.6 million to settle six more lawsuits brought by protesters injured by police in 2020

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

Provided by Killmer, Lane & Newman, LLPGabriel Schlough’s chin after Denver police officers allegedly shot his chin off during the George Floyd protests.The city of Denver will pay $1.6 million to settle lawsuits filed by seven people injured by police officers while protesting the murder of George Floyd in 2020.Denver police shot the seven protesters with pepper balls, rubber bullets and flash-bang devices even though the protesters were demonstrating peacefully, according to the six lawsuits.One woman was walking away from police when an officer shot her in the head with a rubber bullet, which knocked her unconscious, according to her lawsuit. Another man sued because he was tear-gassed while peacefully protesting with his 12- and 18-year-old sons.The largest settlement of $575,000 was paid to Gabriel Schlough, whom a Denver police officer shot in the face with a rubber bullet, according to his lawsuit. The projectile severed off a portion of his chin, the lawsuit states...

As ballots go out to Denver voters, here are the mayoral candidates with the most money behind them

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

Polling has shown none of the 17 candidates for mayor breaking away from the pack with voters, but the latest campaign finance reports show a handful of hopefuls creating space when it comes to fundraising — and outside support.Ballots will start hitting Denver voters’ mailboxes this week for the April 4 municipal election. Two would-be mayors in particular, Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston, are significantly ahead of the field when it comes to total money backing their campaigns, at $1.71 million and $1.66 million, respectively. That’s thanks in large part to big donations pouring into independent expenditure committees that aren’t subject to city contribution limits.Leslie Herod is in the hunt in terms of direct contributions but lags the two in outside spending.Will that money make a difference as Brough, Herod and Johnston vie to make it into the June 6 runoff? That’s not a guarantee, longtime Denver political analyst Eric Sondermann said.“My ta...

Man charged in 1997 killing of bank teller Monica Leech in Thousand Oaks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

Authorities on Tuesday announced charges against a 55-year-old man arrested in connection with the 1997 fatal shooting of a Thousand Oaks bank teller during a robbery.Kevin Ray James was arrested in San Bernardino on March 9. He was transported and booked into Ventura County Jail.James was later charged with first-degree murder in commission of robbery and using a firearm in the commission of the offense, Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said during a news conference Tuesday.He is being held without bail. Arrest made in 1997 cold-case killing of bank teller Monica Leech in Thousand Oaks  Leech was shot in the back of the head during a robbery at Western Financial Bank at 2920 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. on April 28, 1997.Around 10:15 a.m. that morning, two robbers disguised as construction workers went into the bank and demanded money.Three workers were forced into the vault room and forced to unlock the safe, Ventura County Sheriff James Fryhoff detailed.Leech, 39, was ...

Los Angeles Marathon 2023: How to watch live on TV, online, and in-person

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

The 38th running of the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS takes place on Sunday, March 19, 2023.The 26.2-mile course begins at Dodger Stadium and ends at Avenue of the Stars in Century City.Along the way, athletes will enjoy world-class entertainment and celebrate one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world as the course winds through Downtown Los Angeles, Chinatown, Olvera Street, Little Tokyo, Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, Route 66, and other notable locations.How to watch the L.A. Marathon on TV and streamingKTLA 5 has exclusive live coverage from 6 a.m. until approximately 11 a.m. as runners cross the finish line. You can watch KTLA’s broadcast over the air or through your cable or satellite provider.Viewers can also watch the race on KTLA.com, the KTLA 5 mobile app, KTLA’s YouTube channel, or the KTLA+ streaming app for Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV.The wheelchair race begins at 6:30 a.m. followed by the hand crank race. The pro women & elite age grou...

Pedestrian Killed in Recycling Truck Accident on South Las Posas Road [San Marcos, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

One Dead Following Pedestrian Versus Truck Accident at EDCO Recycling Buyback Center near South Las Posas RoadSAN MARCOS, CA (March 14, 2023) – Late Friday morning, a pedestrian accident on South Las Posas Road left one person dead.The fatal incident happened at around 11:58 a.m. at the 200 block of South Las Posas Road at the EDCO Recycling Buyback Center.According to reports, the driver of the recycling truck hit the pedestrian while backing into the scales at the center.First responders to the crash declared the victim dead at the scene. However, their identity remains undisclosed, pending notification from the next of kin.Meanwhile, the truck driver stayed at the site of the incident and cooperated with the investigators. OSHA will not investigate the incident as the deceased person was not an employee at the facility.No words can express the heartbreak and sorrow felt in a delicate moment like this. The Sweet James team sends their warm and sincere sympathies to the famil...

Three Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash near 51st Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

Multi-Vehicle Crash near 51st Avenue and Acoma Drive Left Three HospitalizedPHOENIX, AZ (March 14, 2023) – Thursday night, a multi-vehicle crash near 51st Avenue left several people with injuries.The incident happened at around 8:00 p.m., February 23rd, involving at least four different vehicles.According to Phoenix police, at least three people sustained injuries from the head-on collision.Two of them ended up being trapped within the wreckage.Furthermore, firefighters and crews extricated the two. Consequently, they transported the victims to the hospital in critical condition.Meanwhile, the officers blocked the intersection to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.Authorities released no other information about the cause of the crash.One small driving mistake can lead to a car accident. This is why it is important to drive defensively and always abide by all driving laws. Keep your attention on the road, follow the speed limit, and never drive under the influence of alte...