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Police investigating two University City break-ins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:06 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - Police are investigating two break-ins overnight that could be connected. The first one was at Mr. Nice Guy head shop on Olive Boulevard.The thieves smashed in the front door to get inside. The manager said that they were able to steal some items, but it's unclear how much. Shortly after, there was a break-in at the star bud dispensary, also on Olive Boulevard in University City. Top Stories: Jana Elementary School shuts down after radioactive waste concerns The owner of that store shared that surveillance video with FOX 2 of that break-in. He was able to call police when he saw what was happening on the video, and they were there within minutes."They were here as the suspects were pulling away," Star Buds Owner Chris Chesley explained. "We're just really happy they weren't able to make it past our lobby." Police found tags from Mr. Nice Guy in front of Star Buds, making them believe the crimes could be connected.FOX 2 will update this story with more inform...

Ozzie Smiths shares thoughts on Opening Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - 'The Wizard' Ozzie Smith might be retired from playing, but you'll be able to see him on Cardinals' insider this season. Which will be on KTVI.Since next week is the unofficial holiday that is Opening Day in St. Louis, FOX 2's Ty Hawking sat down with Ozzie for a quick chat. It's been decades since he retired, but he says the chance to work on Cardinals Insider gives him the opportunity to continue being a part of the game and city he loves.  He also shared that St. Louis is a special place, and he's honored to be a part of the team. The pageantry and sea of red is something you'll only find in St. Louis.   Top Stories: Jana Elementary School shuts down after radioactive waste concerns Ahead of Opening Day, he explained that he still gets chills. He said he always enjoyed the camaraderie in the clubhouse as a player and appreciates the team he's on now after retire. "Now I can use teleprompter, so it's easy, but it's a lot of fun the crew that I work with they make it ...

Moolah Shrine Circus taking place this weekend at The Family Arena

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:06 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - The big top is up in St. Charles this weekend.The Moolah shrine circus is at the Family Arena.  FOX 2's Mallory Thomas was there live with a preview Friday morning. Trending: Missouri’s top barbecue joint is in St. Louis, according to Yelp She spoke with Moolah President, Robby Dirkers, about what to expect.

DoorDash says discovery request in Denver crash suit will cost it $159M

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:06 GMT

A judge in Centennial ordered DoorDash to hand over millions of documents to a Denver man who was seriously injured in a crash with one of its drivers — a demand that the delivery service calls “draconian” and estimates will cost it $159 million and millions of employee hours.Now the state supreme court is considering whether to overturn the judge’s order.Winthrop Elliott, of Five Points, was riding his motorcycle at 9th and Ogden around 7 p.m. on Aug. 27, 2021, when he was hit by a vehicle that had ignored a stop sign, he says. Elliott’s left leg was crushed in the collision and had to be amputated just below the knee.Ten months later, in the summer of 2022, Elliott sued the driver, Hayelom Reda of Aurora, as well as DoorDash. He alleged that Reda was rushing due to DoorDash’s delivery time requirements and distracted by DoorDash’s delivery app, which was directing him.Reda and DoorDash have admitted the collision occurred but deny all wrongdoing. A seven-day jury trial is sc...

What are student safety plans and who has them? School behavioral measures in focus after East High shooting.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:06 GMT

The East High School staffer who had been checking a 17-year-old student for weapons each morning wasn’t available Wednesday, leaving two administrators to perform the duty instead, according to the Denver Public Schools superintendent.Police say the student, during the pat-down required under his safety plan, shot and wounded two East High administrators, Eric Sinclair and Jerald Mason. The teen fled the school and later died by suicide in Park County.Dr. Alex Marrero, the superintendent, called the situation “inexplicable and definitely unforeseen” during a news conference Thursday, wondering aloud whether the change in routine prompted the student to turn to violence.Student safety plans and pat-downs like the one performed at East on Wednesday have come into focus since the shooting, shining a light on how schools in Colorado and elsewhere routinely deal with a wide range of students’ behavioral concerns.Marrero said “there’s no way for us to ...

Council to vote in April on owner-opposed City Park West landmark application

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:06 GMT

An owner-opposed landmark designation application that would save a City Park West mansion from the wrecking ball will be voted on by the Denver City Council next month.A council committee on Tuesday forwarded the application for 1741 N. Gaylord St., which dates to the early 1900s.The vote was largely procedural, and doesn’t necessarily mean that the committee members will support the application in the final vote. That vote is scheduled for the April 24 meeting and will come after the public is given a chance to speak.The brick house at 1741 Gaylord St. dates to 1902. The three Denver residents who submitted the application argue it should be a city landmark for three reasons: its representation of Dutch Colonial Revival style, its being the work of notable architecture firm Gove & Walsh and its direct association with people who influenced Denver society.The home was built for Edward Holmes Hurlbut, a local grocer, and later occupied by James and Edith Burger. James was a bank...

Colorado wants to win a “Tech Hub” designation, but so does almost every other state

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:06 GMT

The federal government is extending $500 million this year to promote innovation in 20 designated “Tech Hubs” across the country, and although the competition probably won’t match the frenzy around Amazon HQ2, Colorado is pushing hard to make sure its application comes out on top.“Bringing a hub to Colorado will help us create jobs and facilitate broad-based economic growth, ensure that we do our part addressing key national security challenges, and support innovation-centric growth,” Gov. Jared Polis told a gathering of tech and community leaders at a workshop hosted by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade on Wednesday.The CHIPS Act extends $500 million initially, with $10 billion authorized, for 20 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs, known as Tech Hubs. The program, managed by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, is designed to create and foster innovation centers to benefit communities and geographic regio...

Fan Expo Denver adds “Into the Spider-Verse,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Transformers” stars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:06 GMT

This year’s Fan Expo Denver plans to host the iconic stars of “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Transformers” and other pop-culture juggernauts when it arrives at the Colorado Convention Center, June 30-July 2.Convention producers on Wednesday said they had booked “Next Generation” actors Gates McFadden (Dr. Beverly Crusher), Jonathan Frakes (William Riker), Brent Spiner (Data) and Michael Dorn (Worf) — all of whom are currently on the final season of the acclaimed Paramount+ series “Picard.”In a nod toward these conventions’ roots as comics-focused events, Fan Expo Denver will also welcome voice-actor legend Peter Cullen, who has played Optimus Prime across decades of “Transformers” cartoons and movies, and Shameik Moore, who voiced Miles Morales from the brilliant “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and its upcoming sequel.Also new at the event: genre-movie legend and character actor Danny T...

Kings of Wings reopens this weekend, more than a year after kitchen fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:06 GMT

Kings of Wings is returning to its throne in Wheat Ridge. The food truck-turned-restaurant is finally reopening on March 25, 15 months after a kitchen fire shut it down in December 2021.“After all the adversity we’ve faced, opening the restaurant during COVID, dealing with the fire and the rebuild, the most exciting part is finally getting to this point,” said Eddie Renshaw, who owns the shop with longtime friend Evan Pierce. “We’re hoping it’ll be smooth sailing from here.”Kings of Wings is also getting ready to open a new location in Golden with a tequila bar in early summer 2023. (Photo by Brian Lanzer with Lanzer Productions)The two had originally hoped to reopen last year, but ran into some permitting delays with the city. The inside of the shipping container that they use as a kitchen had to be completely gutted and restored with new kitchen equipment.But aside from that, everything about the restaurant and its beloved menu of slow-cooked and grilled wings, signature homemade ...

The Ku Klux Klan, post-partum depression and compassion course through “Amerikin”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:13:06 GMT

At the start of “Amerikin,” Jeff Browning greets his newborn son with a slew of swear words, some loving enthusiasm and more than a little TMI. He confesses to the wee fella that his mother might have a slow time embracing him. (“I’m a little worried about your mom, tell you the truth. She, uh … ain’t been herself since you came out.”)Once they’re back at the Browning home — where much of Chisa Hutchinson’s unsettling and riveting play (onstage at the Curious Theatre Company through April 15) unfurls — it becomes clear that Michelle Browning is struggling with post-partum depression. A lullaby she sings later in the play is wrenching for the dark lyrics she reworks.Michelle Browning (Candace Joice) in a post-partum hell separate from Jeff’s crisis. (Michael Ensminger, provided by Curious Theatre Company)Her despair is just one of the many things ailing the Brownings. Neighbor and friend Alma wanders over to the house to suggest gently to Jeff that he stop cal...