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Illinois man sentenced to 13 years in prison for deadly 2021 DUI crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:18 GMT

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - A man who has methamphetamine in his body when he was behind the wheel of a car that crash, killing one, will go to prison for 13 years.Christopher Clayton, 32, pleaded guilty on Thursday in Peoria County Circuit Court to one count of aggravated driving under the influence and received his 13-year sentence, which is one year shy of the 14-year maximum.In return, an additional aggravated DUI count, alleging cocaine was in his body, was dropped. Also, an aggravated fleeing and eluding charge as well as unlawful restraint, which alleged he held Ashley Gase of Pekin against her will, were dropped. When Missouri drivers can expect construction on I-70 to start Killed was Gase, who was in the Hyundai Elantra’s back seat when it collided with a pickup truck in South Peoria on Aug. 16, 2021. Three others went to the hospital.Clayton must serve at least 85% of his sentence. The plea came about a week before he was to go to trial in Circuit Judge John Vespa's courtroom...

Swifties line up hours in advance to snag 'Eras Tour' merch at Arrowhead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:18 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With less than 48 hours to go before the pop star is set to take the stage at Arrowhead Stadium, Taylor Swift fans are lining up to get their hands on exclusive merchandise. "The Eras Tour" merchandise trucks are set to open in Lot M at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium at 10 a.m. Thursday, but many fans were lining up hours in advance. Fans line up outside of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, ahead of Taylor Swift's concerts to buy items from merch trucks on July 6, 2023. (Photo by Marcus Officer/FOX4)Fans line up outside of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, ahead of Taylor Swift's concerts to buy items from merch trucks on July 6, 2023. (Photo by Marcus Officer/FOX4)Fans line up outside of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, ahead of Taylor Swift's concerts to buy items from merch trucks on July 6, 2023. (Photo by Marcus Officer/FOX4) Are you ready for it? What to know before Ta...

One teen dead, one injured after Aurora shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:18 GMT

A teenage boy died overnight Thursday and another teen is in the hospital after a shooting in Aurora just before midnight.Aurora police detained a person of interest in connection to the shooting.The teen who died was found in the 19400 block of East 59th Place with a gunshot wound and was transported to a hospital, the Aurora Police Department said in a 12:28 a.m. tweet. He died while at the hospital.#APDAlert: A man was located in the 19400blk of E. 59th Pl with a gunshot wound and transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries just before midnight. One person has been detained to determine their involvement. Witnesses are asked to either call police or submit… pic.twitter.com/XMKirgPT0e— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) July 6, 2023The second teenager was also taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound. Police said that teen’s condition is unknown.Police ask anyone who may have information about the shooting to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.Related Artic...

CU Boulder chemists develop future of recycling plastics

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:18 GMT

Chemists at the University of Colorado Boulder are developing the future of recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a common type of plastic found in packaging and soda bottles. The method relies on electricity and chemical reactions to dissolve the plastic.The study addresses concerns about the problem of plastic waste around the world. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the total generation of municipal solid waste in 2018 was 292.4 million tons. This is approximately 23.7 million tons more than the amount generated in 2017.PET plastic is found in everyday items such as water bottles, blister packs and some polyester fabrics. Mixed with a special kind of molecule and small amount of electric voltage applied, the reaction decomposes acids and alcohols in the presence of oxygen.This approach works to highlight PET being deconstructed into their molecular components through electrochemical reaction.Study co-author Oana Luca, who is also an assistant professor in th...

Sylmar church's crosses set on fire; hate crime suspected

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:18 GMT

Arson and hate crime investigations are underway after three crosses belonging to Sylmar Christian Fellowship Church in Sylmar were set ablaze early Thursday.The fire was reported in front of the church around 4:40 a.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department said.The flames were already extinguished when crews arrived at the scene. Officials say a neighbor saw the fire and came over to help.Three crosses were set on fire at a church in Sylmar on July 6, 2023. (KTLA)"Probably an accelerant was used, but we’re not sure at this time," an LAFD captain told KTLA.The Los Angeles Police Department, LAFD, FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are working to determine if the incident was a hate crime, as the church's membership is predominantly Black."It's a shame that people still want to do things like this, in this day and age," the church's pastor, Pierre Howard, told reporters. "We're going to put those three crosses back up ... We're moving forward. Nothing stops us."Th...

LAPD seeks additional victims of man accused of raping child

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:18 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department is looking for possible additional victims of a man they say raped two people, at least one of whom is a minor.Peter Avraham Shure, a 29-year-old from the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, was arrested June 28 under suspicion of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor under 18 years old, police said in a news release.The LAPD received two separate reports of forced sexual assault after Shure allegedly convinced the victims to come to his home before assaulting them.The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office charged him with rape and committing lewd acts against a child 14 years old or younger.He was released on $320,000 bail on July 3 and is due to appear in Los Angeles Superior Court on Aug. 7."Detectives from Juvenile Division are releasing the suspect’s booking photo because they believe the suspect is responsible for additional, unreported sexual assaults and they are asking for anyone that was victimized by this suspect to immediately c...

Yosemite hiker swept away by fast-flowing creek

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:18 GMT

A hiker has been missing in Yosemite National Park since the holiday weekend after being swept away by a cold and fast-flowing creek as California's epic winter snowpack melts.Hayden T. Klemenok vanished while backpacking with a group at Upper Chilnualna Falls on Sunday, the National Park Service said in a statement.“At approximately 2 p.m., he entered Chilnualna Creek near the trail junction, and his whereabouts are currently unknown,” the service said.The section of the creek is about a dozen miles (20 kilometers) south of Yosemite Valley and features a series of waterfalls and cascades that plunge hundreds of feet.Klemenok’s parents told The San Francisco Chronicle that his friends said the day of the accident was hot and the 24-year-old from Petaluma, California, had gotten down on all fours to wet his face, but his hands slipped and he went into the water.“It’s the worst experience any parent or family should go through,” said Michelle Klemenok.California authorities have been ...

One Killed in Fiery Collision on Interstate 5 [San Joaquin County, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:18 GMT

Two-Vehicle Crash near Walnut Grove Road Left One DeadSAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CA (July 6, 2023) – A person was killed in a fiery collision involving a big rig on Interstate 5 early Friday morning.The deadly crash happened around 4:06 a.m. on I-5 between Walnut Grove Road and West Peltier Road.According to California Highway Patrol, a Kia driver collided with a semi-truck, causing the Kia to catch fire.The first responders declared the Kia driver dead at the scene. However, their identity has not been disclosed to the public, ending notification from the next of kin. No other injuries were reported from the incident.At this time, the cause of the crash remains unclear investigation. Anyone who witnessed the fiery collision is asked to contact the San Joaquin County Officials as soon as possible.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the victim. Thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.It is important to have strong legal representation on your side when losin...

Man Hospitalized after Motorcycle-Auto Collision on Friars Road [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:18 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision Near Donahue Street Left 31-Year-Old Rider InjuredSAN DIEGO, CA (July 5, 2023) – Friday afternoon, a motorcycle-auto collision on Friars Road left a rider with serious injuries.The crash occurred shortly before 3:00 p.m. on Friars Road and Donahue Street in the neighborhood of Morena.According to the police, a 2018 Honda Civic traveling southbound on Donahue made a left turn on the eastbound lanes of Friars Road. Investigators said the Honda turn directly into the path of an oncoming 1999 Harley-Davidson, causing the motorcycle to hit the side of the car.The impact of the collision sent the motorcyclist tumbling onto the roadway. Eventually, paramedics arrived at the scene and rushed the rider to a hospital for treatment of a fractured pelvis.Meanwhile, the female Honda driver was evaluated after complaints of minor pain.The San Diego Police Department traffic division continues to investigate the Friars Road motorcycle crash.Motorcyclists rarely escape i...

Two Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 4 [Pittsburg, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:18 GMT

Traffic Collision Near Bay Point Left One Two People DeadPITTSBURG, CA (July 5, 2023) – Friday night, two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 4.The deadly collision happened around 8:15 p.m. along eastbound Highway 4, west of Bailey Road near Bay Point.According to CHP, a GMC pickup truck crashed into a Volkswagen sedan for reasons under investigation. The impact sent the GMC out of the roadway and overturn, causing two occupants of the truck.Responding medical personnel arrived at the scene and transported the two patients from the GMC to a hospital. Tragically, both occupants succumbed to the injuries.The driver of the Volkswagen did not sustain injuries from the crash. Authorities closed all the eastbound lanes of Highway 4 near Bailey Road as crews cleared the scene.At this time, the identities of the deceased patients remain undisclosed to the public, pending notification from their next of kin.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies go ...