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Hermann officer laid to rest, remembered as ‘the best friend anyone could ever ask for’

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:42:51 GMT

OWENSVILLE, Mo. – It was a solemn farewell for a police officer who was killed in the line of duty. Hermann Detective Sgt. Griffith Mason Griffith was laid to rest Sunday, one week after he and his partner were shot while trying to make an arrest at a convenience store.Nearly 2,000 people filled the gymnasium at Owensville High School to pay tribute to Griffith, a husband and father to two sons.The service featured music and a series of speeches from friends and former colleagues, some providing a much-needed dose of humor. Top story: Remains in Crawford County possibly of woman missing since 2014 “Anybody that Mason knows, that he was one of the most un-athletic people that you will meet in your entire life. Not the first guy you’d pick first for dodgeball,” Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonathan Stack said. “However, he was one of the most genuine people you’d ever meet. He was also the best friend anyone could ever ask for. He was fun to be around. The best example of a coun...

You Paid For It helps solve problems for 3 women across St. Louis area

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:42:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The You Paid For It Team goes to bat for viewers from water woes north St. Louis, to an abandoned motel in Belleville, Illinois.Rosemary Williamson couldn’t get the City of St. Louis Water Division to fix a broken water line in front of her house. It was causing flooding outside her home, and causing low water pressure inside. It got so bad, it made it hard to take a bath.When Williamson could not get the water crews moving, she called You Paid For It. It took two You Paid For It reports and a few visits by the Water Department to finally take care of the problem. Williamson was once again a happy camper. Top story: Remains in Crawford County possibly of woman missing since 2014 “I watch You Paid For It, I thought, ‘Well, Mr. Elliott, let me think about this for a minute.’ I texted you,” she said. “But you know, God is good though. God gave me you, so all is good, all is good. You kept my sanity, you really did.”Annette Smith had a different problem. The abandoned hous...

Spring break travel increasing nationwide, but flyers report smooth sailing at St. Louis Airport

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:42:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Millions of people are traveling this time of year for spring break. That includes the thousands of passengers flying in and out of St. Louis Lambert International Airport. TSA's website shows travel numbers are up for the month of March compared to 2022. The website shows 36 million people have travelled so far this month, compared to 32.5 million last year.AAA said you might notice higher prices this spring break. They said domestic airfare is up at least 20% compared to last year, and hotel prices are up at least 20% too. They said another increase this year is international travel numbers. AAA data shows spring break travel is up internationally by 30% from 2022.“It really wasn’t the crowded. We were surprised. There was a lot of traffic, but the numbers in the airport weren’t that bad," Scott Morris said. Top story: Remains in Crawford County possibly of woman missing since 2014 AAA said hot spots here in the U.S. include Florida, Hawaii, and Las Vegas. One family...

Kapanen, Walker, Vrana score in Blues' 3-0 win over Jets

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:42:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kasperi Kapanen, Nathan Walker and Jakub Vrana each scored to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday night.Rookie goalie and Winnipeg native Joel Hofer started in his first home appearance with St. Louis and stopped 33 shots in his fourth NHL start to help the Blues win for the fourth time in six games. He didn't get the shutout because he had to leave the ice for a skate repair in the second period. Thomas Greiss had a save while filling in. Hofer started in place of the suspended Jordan Binnington on Friday and had 33 saves in a 5-2 win against Washington — his first NHL game since Nov. 13, 2021. Hofer, called up from Springfield of the AHL under emergency conditions Thursday after Binnington was suspended, is now 3-1-0 in the NHL. Trending: What’s the most popular last name in Missouri and Illinois? Connor Hellebuyck, starting for the second straight day, had 14 saves for the Jets, who have lost three of their last four games...

Keeler: Coach Prime’s got one thing right. For CU Buffs, only numbers that count are on the scoreboard.

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:42:51 GMT

BOULDER — The new sheriff of Boulder County rode into the room wearing a black cowboy hat, his right foot draped in a black sock, left foot stuck inside a cowboy boot, fashionably late.Deion Sanders disembarked slowly from his steed — not a horse, but a black-and-gold Segway, adorned with his now-familiar “PRIME21” logo up the front and glittering CU gold hubcaps at the base. The left wheel featured Sanders’ autograph, which spun as he rode like the label on an old LP.“What’s the show I’ve been watching?” the Buffs’ new football savior asked a staffer Sunday afternoon, kicking off the very first news conference of his very first spring on the job.“’Yellowstone,’” came the reply.“Yeah, I’m sorry,” Coach Prime continued, “I’ve been watching a lot of ‘Yellowstone.’ This explains everything. My foot is about to bust, though.”“Favorite character?” a reporter queried.“Who would you think is my favorite character?” Prime replied. “I’m a boss. So who’s the guy?”“John Dutton,” th...

Larchmont Village residents, businesses on edge after 2 armed robberies

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:42:51 GMT

Residents and business owners in Larchmont Village say they are shaken and on edge after two armed robberies earlier this week.  The robberies, one in the 4400 block of Beverly Boulevard and another in the 800 block of 3rd Avenue, occurred Mar. 15 between the hours of 9: 55 p.m. and 11:50 p.m., authorities with the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed.  Authorities said the suspect, described as a Black male, approximately 30 years old, who is around 6 feet tall and 180 pounds, brandished a semi-automatic handgun and robbed victims of cash, debit cards, cellphones, tablets and designer handbags.  People in the area told KTLA there’s been a recent increase of similar crimes in the neighborhood destination, popular with residents for its retail shops and restaurants.  “Just the fact that it’s been kind of a common thing around here for a while...it's been quite unfortunate,” said a man who works in a pet supply store in Larchmont Village that was robbed in Janua...

Man injured after shooting on Muni bus in SF's Mission District

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:42:51 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A man is in the hospital after a shooting Sunday evening on a Muni bus in the Mission District, the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) confirmed to KRON4. The shooting happened around 5:51 p.m. near Mission Street and 13th Street.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }SFPD officers arrived at the scene and located the unidentified man with injuries caused by a gunshot, the department said. Medics were summoned, and the victim was taken to the hospital.The suspect ran away from the scene and remains at large. As of 7 p.m., no details were provided about the suspect.SFPD says anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and start the message with "SFPD." To...

WATCH: Afternoon sideshow takes over Golden Gate Bridge

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:42:51 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A sideshow took over the Golden Gate Bridge for a brief period on Saturday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. Anti-trans rant at SF Cheesecake Factory caught on video Around 3:30 p.m., approximately 100 motorcycles gathered on the southbound side of the Golden Gate Bridge, and they continued on towards Fort Point. CHP and National Park Service officers were both called to the scene, and they cited one of the drivers. However, most had moved on by the time law enforcement arrived. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Video obtained by KRON4 shows rows upon rows of motorcyclists gathered on the bridge in the afternoon. A white Honda can be seen in the middle of the motorcycles, but it's unclear if they we...

Bratt scores 3 as Devils rally for 5-2 win over Lightning

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:42:51 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jesper Bratt scored three goals for his first NHL hat trick as the New Jersey Devils rallied from two goals down and beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-0 Sunday night to end a three-game skid. Nico Hischier and Nolan Foote also scored to help the Devils improve their league-leading road record to 26-5-4. Vitek Vanecek finished with 22 saves to help New Jersey get a win after losing at home to the Lightning on Tuesday and Thursday before blowing a 2-0 lead in a 4-2 loss at Florida on Saturday.Nikita Kucherov reached the 100-point mark for the third time in his career with a goal in the first period and Alex Killorn also scored for the Lightning, who had won three straight. Andrei Vasilevskiy had 34 saves.Kucherov put Tampa Bay ahead 1-0 at 3:26 of the first period, one-timing a power-play feed from Steven Stamkos past Vanecek to reach the 100-point mark. Kucherov previously had 100 points in 2017-18 and then led the NHL with 128 in 2018-19.Killorn made it 2-0 at 6:30 o...

Arenado hit by pitch one night after Altuve breaks thumb

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:42:51 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Nolan Arenado left Team USA’s semifinal game against Cuba on Sunday in the fifth inning after he was hit on the hand by a pitch.X-rays on Arenado’s hand came back negative, but it comes one night after Jose Altuve left a quarterfinal between the U.S. and Venezuela with a broken right thumb.Arenado, the St. Louis Cardinals third baseman, grimaced then flexed and unflexed his right hand after being struck by an 88.9 mph fastball thrown by Cuba pitcher Elian Leyva. Arenado shook his hand in frustration before leaving the field and exiting the dugout to be checked out.Arenado was replaced by Bobby Wood Jr.Just four days ago, New York Mets All-Star closer Edwin Díaz sustained a season-ending knee injury during the postgame celebration of Puerto Rico’s 5-2 win over the Dominican Republic.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource