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Urban explorer says Millennium Hotel in better shape than you'd think

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS – FOX 2 News has an exclusive interview with a man whose illegal activity could help change the future of a downtown building that’s been a fixture in the St. Louis skyline for more than 50 years. The old Stouffers, turned Clarion, turned Regal Riverfront, and then Millennium Hotel, has been empty for nearly a decade.A man who calls himself an urban explorer feels the building still has a story to tell and you’ve got to go inside to tell it.“It just kind of gives people an idea of what most people don’t see,” he said of his explorations. He goes by the name “Krispy” on social media. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW He did not want to share his true identity for this report, but did share his photos from the hotel, noting it stil...

Homeless downtown call for help after riverfront camp closing

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS - After the City of St. Louis closed the riverfront homeless camp, many had to look elsewhere for shelter; now, new camps are cropping up, and not far."We call this here the sandpit, the sandpit is a peaceful place, a humble place,” said Nathan Franklin, an unhoused person. Just off the river in downtown St. Louis, remnants of a community now displaced still remain."They're pushing housing and cots, and shelters for us now, but when people are freezing to death, the city doesn't care,” said Tasha Thacker, an unhoused person.  Top Stories: Officers injured in Maryland Heights crash The city has found space for dozens of people from the riverfront and Interstate 44/Hampton encampments, and said it will continue to offer help to those who need it.However, some feel their only choice is to stay with what they know, despite the city's move on Friday to move the homeless once again."It makes some people feel down, unwanted, helpless,” Franklin said.The riverfront enc...

Downtown St. Louis businesses prepare for new MLB pitch clock  

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Pat McGlynn is the longtime owner of Stadium Liquor on South Broadway, just south of Busch Stadium. He also owns the neighboring Shamrock Pub and French Market Pizza.On Wednesday, McGlynn was re-striping his parking lot in anticipation of baseball fans flocking downtown for Thursday’s St. Louis Cardinals home opener.“Starting about nine o’clock, people will start pouring in,” he said. “Arrive early.”McGlynn also prepared for fans to arrive at his businesses sooner than usual following the end of baseball games. A new Major League Baseball rule requires hurlers to deliver pitches before the time on a pitch clock expires. McGlynn predicts the pitch clock could be good for business, especially for fans who follow games when the Cardinals win and want to celebrate. Top Stories: Officers injured in Maryland Heights crash “We’re getting stocked up, getting the place cleaned up, getting the staff ready for tomorrow, and looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day," McGlynn sa...

Defendant sentenced to 96 years in prison for 2018 road rage shooting in Parker

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

A 34-year-old defendant has been sentenced to 96 years in prison for a 2018 road rage shooting in Parker.Abraham Paquet, a repeat felon, was convicted in February by a Douglas County jury of attempted first-degree murder and assault seriously bodily injury with a deadly weapon, both felonies, among other charges, according to a Douglas County District Attorney’s Office news release.During the evening commute of May 22, 2018, Paquet shot another driver near Parker Road and E-470, according to the release. The injured driver was able to get to Parker Adventist Hospital for treatment and had surgery on his hand. Multiple bullets that hit the victim’s vehicle, a witness account and video surveillance footage led investigators to Paquet.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Boy charged with attempted murder of Denver police officer Crime and Public Safety | Denver man sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempted murder, assault and strangulation of g...

Man found stabbed to death in Lancaster, authorities investigating

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

Authorities are investigating after a man was found stabbed to death in Lancaster on Wednesday.Deputies responded to reports of a person down and not breathing on the 43200 block of Sierra Highway around 10:10 a.m., according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.When authorities arrived, they found a Hispanic man aged 25-35 years old “suffering from apparent stab wounds to his upper torso,” said LASD.The man was pronounced dead at the scene. No suspect was spotted and no vehicle description was available.The deadly incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the LASD’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be submitted to "Crime Stoppers" at 800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.

San Jose POA office manager charged with trying to import fentanyl analog

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

SAN JOSE – The long-time office manager for the San Jose Police Officers’ Association allegedly used her personal and work computers to order controlled substances, including an analog version of fentanyl, from overseas and agreed to distribute them elsewhere in the U.S., according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court.Joanne Marian Segovia, the executive director at the San Jose Police Officers Association since 2003, is charged with attempting to unlawfully import valeryl fentanyl. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years in prison.Filed in U.S. District Court on Monday, the 13-page complaint alleges that Segovia, 64, was arrested as part of an ongoing Homeland Security investigation into a network that was shipping controlled substances to the Bay Area from abroad.Between October 2015 and January 2023, at least 61 parcels were delivered to Segovia’s home in San Jose, according to the complaint. Manifests for the parcels, which originated from countries including Chin...

Storm updates: City of Benicia requiring all residents to reduce water usage

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

(KRON) -- Hail fell in San Francisco and around the Bay Area as the latest in a series of storms soaked the region in rain. San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley are under a special weather advisory, according to the National Weather Service, while the mountain communities should expect more snow.Previously saturated soil could lead to downed trees and branches and power outages, as the area has seen from recent storms. More rain means more money for East Bay MUD customers Stay up to date with the latest storm-related news.Wednesday, March 298:35 p.m. -- City of Benicia asking residents to reduce water usageThe City of Benicia is requiring all residents, businesses, schools, hotels and others to reduce their water usage by 40 percent. A collapsed hillside near I-680 caused damage to the city's main water line that delivers water to the entire city. Photos show a cracked road as a result of the damaged water line.8:30 p.m. -- Tree falls onto home during stormCrews worked Wednesday to...

Insurance offices swarmed with damage claims amid recent storms

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

(KRON) – Damage claims are swamping insurance offices as they attempt to help residents affected by the recent storms. From ferocious winds uprooting trees and heavy downpours causing landslides, a string of recent storms has been costly for thousands of people. ‘Slow down,’ says CHP as Bay Area roads stay slick “The important thing to do is to take pictures of the damage because you’re going to want to get your claim turned in and you’re going to need actual pictures of the damage that happened,” said Janet Ruiz, Insurance Information Institute.Ruiz said if your car is damaged to also document with pictures for a claim. “That goes on your comprehensive part of your insurance. Most people have that,” said Ruiz.Ruiz said keeping track of expenditures after a catastrophe is also critical and taking action before calamity strikes is the most important step. “Take a look at your policy. Did you add on recently? Did you add that to your insurance? Add that because you will need to...

Nearly 9K San Francisco customers without power

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A large power outage is affecting thousands of San Francisco residents Wednesday night, according to PG&E.As of 8 p.m., over 8,900 San Francisco customers are affected. The power outages occurred in San Francisco's Presidio, Richmond District, Golden Gate Park, Marina District, Cow Hollow and Pacific Heights neighborhoods.Photo courtesy of PG&E ‘Slow down,’ says CHP as Bay Area roads stay slick The power outage is believed to be caused by the weather, PG&E says. Storms have recently hit the Bay Area this week causing damages to homes, cars and creating power outages. There is no estimated time for when the power is expected to be restored, according to PG&E.

At-risk man with Autism reported missing in Oakland

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- An at-risk man was reported missing by the Oakland Police Department on Wednesday. Andrew Russell, 21, was last seen on Sunday around 6 a.m. in the 1400 block of 55th Avenue. Exclusive: Frank Somerville makes first TV appearance since DUI crash Russell was last seen wearing a black and white baseball hat, a black puff jacket, a gray hooded sweatshirt and gray shoes. He has black hair and brown eyes and is 5-foot-9 and 130 pounds.His family says Russell is in good physical condition, is diagnosed with Autism and has mental health challenges, police said. A photo of Russell can be seen above. 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%; }If you have any knowledge or information regarding the whereabouts of Russell, OPD say...