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Michigan AG charges 16 'fake electors' in 2020 scheme

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:31 GMT

Michigan’s attorney general Tuesday charged sixteen "fake electors" for their alleged roles in a plot to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Each defendant faces six different charges, from conspiracy to commit forgery to conspiracy to uttering and publishing. Prosecutors in court filings alleged the individuals met in the basement of the Michigan Republican Party headquarters and signed documents claiming they were the electors for the state, which was won in 2020 by then-presidential candidate Biden, and later showed up to the Michigan Capitol.“That was a lie,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) said in a video announcing the charges.“They weren’t the duly elected and qualified electors, and each of the defendants knew it,” she continued. “They carried out these actions with the hope and belief that the electoral votes of Michigan’s 2020 election would be awarded to the candidate of their choosing, instead of the candidate that Michigan voters actually chose....

Washington County commissioner to undergo open-heart surgery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:31 GMT

Washington County Commissioner Fran Miron will be out of commission for the next few weeks as he recovers from quadruple bypass heart surgery.Miron, 69, of Hugo, is scheduled to undergo surgery early Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood. Miron told his fellow board members on Tuesday that the timing of the operation was good because the board does not meet on June 25 and other meetings have been canceled due to the annual meeting of the National Association of Counties Friday to Monday in Austin, Texas.Three members of the board — Karla Bigham, Julie Clasen and Stan Karwoski — will be attending NACo.“I wish I was going to NACo, but I’m going to be laid up for a while,” Miron said. “It’s going to be, hopefully, a short recovery, but obviously there is going to be a period of time that I won’t be able to be in attendance for things that they’ve got scheduled. I would appreciate any prayers and support during that time.”Board Chairman Gary K...

In ‘Barbie’ vs. ‘Oppenheimer,’ the real winner may be the box office

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:31 GMT

It’s a matchup for the ages, up there with Ali vs. Frazier, the Hatfields vs. the McCoys and Athens vs. Sparta.Well, let’s not get carried away.But it is fair to say that with “Barbie” vs. “Oppenheimer,” Hollywood has not captured the popular imagination in this way for quite some time. On Thursday night, the two wildly incongruous Hollywood megamovies arrive in theaters after weeks of internet meme-ification and questionable marketing tie-ins. (We’re looking at you, Barbie-inspired Burger King sandwich topped with what looks like chewed bubble gum.) Together, the movies could generate the biggest crowds at North American multiplexes in four years, numbers not seen since before the pandemic, box office prognosticators said.“‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ are basically the perfect frenemies at the box office this weekend,” said Dave Karger, the Turner Classic Movies host. “Yes, they’re technically competitors, but they’re largely going after different audiences, and the Barbenheimer hype...

Economic Impact of Saratoga County Fair

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:31 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Tuesday was the opening day for the Saratoga County Fair. For the 182nd year the event run by the county's Agricultural Society remains an economic staple for Saratoga. Fair General Manager Jennifer Flinton crunched the numbers for us: MORE NEWS from NEWS10"We bring in probably about 15 million throughout the year of revenue for the village of Ballston Spa."For fair organizers like Jennifer, preparation is key.A lot of effort that goes into making sure that we have enough vendors, enough rides, enough safety, enough animals, the whole nine yards.This downstate family ventured from Queens to Ballston Spa. Despite having Coney Island in their own backyard they wanted to see what Saratoga had to offer.History of the Saratoga County FairBut we had to make an experience. We always come up by Lake George and stuff so we had to stop in and see what the whole life was aboutBut for youngsters Urell and Ethan Elder, there was a lot at the fair for kids to enjoy!...

Police continue to look for person of interest in fatal gas station shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The search continues for three suspects accused of shooting and killing a gas station clerk.The deadly shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday at the BP gas station on Hampton and Berthold avenues, just off Highway 40.Authorities identified the victim as 22-year-old Izez Ahmed. Police said the clerk confronted the suspects when they tried to break into his vehicle. They then opened fire at Ahmed.Jataveion Scott, 19, is a person of interest in the clerk's death. He escaped from police custody while handcuffed and is currently on the run. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, dark jeans with a tear on the right, and no shoes. Clerk shot and killed at St. Louis City gas station Those who frequent the BP gas station are stunned by the news.“It could have been anybody; I come here every day, I know the guy that works overnight," said Vance Lake. It anybody in tragic situation."The owner of the BP gas station was too distraught to go on camera but they said Ahmed work...

East Coast severe weather causes delays for passengers arriving at St. Louis Airport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Severe weather on the East Coast has created travel headaches, delays, and cancelations. Some stranded passengers were hoping to get to St. Louis Lambert International Airport on Tuesday.According to flight tracking website FlightAware, nearly 3,000 flights were canceled Sunday.Severe weather prompted ground stops at John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia airports in New York, and Newark Airport in New Jersey, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.John Foster arrived at St. Louis Airport from Norfolk, Virginia, for a convention for Black theater professionals. He’s waiting on his friends to arrive from Washington D.C.“We were scheduled to meet at the same time. I came in smooth. My flight, my connections, were great," he said. "But apparently, the weather, something is affecting them. So, I’m waiting at least, well, over an hour for them.” Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Dai...

O'Neill nears return from IL, creating another Cardinals outfield logjam

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals will activate outfielder Tyler O'Neill from the injured list on Thursday and plan to use him in a starting role immediately, pushing Dylan Carlson out of a starting spot and creating another logjam in the outfield. Cardinals executive John Mozeliak and manager Oli Marmol both confirmed Monday the plan is to use a starting outfield of Lars Nootbaar, Jordan Walker and O'Neill upon his return. Marmol confirmed Tuesday that O'Neill will return in time for a four-game road series with the Chicago Cubs. John Mozeliak says change is coming for the St. Louis Cardinals O'Neill returns nearly two weeks before the MLB trade deadline. Trade buzz started building around the 27-year-old in the offseason. A rash of injuries over the last few seasons, plus some comments from Marmol early this season about his effort, leaves some wondering if the Cardinals might part ways with O'Neill at the deadline. He is under team control through 2024. Carlson has the most ...

Fire in bottling plant in Jefferson County is out, minor injuries reported

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:31 GMT

Minor injuries were reported after crews extinguished a fire at a bottling plant in Jefferson County on Tuesday afternoon.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Westbound Interstate 70 near Genessee exit reopens after pickup fire Crime and Public Safety | Denver weather: 100-degree heat hits, with dry wind, prompting heat advisory Crime and Public Safety | Denver weather: Toasty 97-degree temps under mostly clear blue skies Crime and Public Safety | Colorado wildfires: Firefighters race to snuff flames before hot, dry weather hits Crime and Public Safety | Denver weather: Severe thunderstorms expected, bringing heavy rain, hail and possible tornadoes Fire is out. Minor injuries reported at this time. PIO on scene. #afpd #bottleco pic.twitter.com/AdkftVM3Hf— Arvada Fire (@ArvadaFire) July 18, 2023Firefighters responded to the Rocky Mountain Bottle Company, 10619 West 50th Ave., Wheat Ridge, accor...

Southbound 1-25 closed near Wyoming state line by crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:31 GMT

The southbound lanes of Interstate 25 are closed near the Wyoming state line after a traffic crash.Traffic Alert! SB I-25 is closed at milepost 290 due to a serious crash. All SB traffic will be diverted to Highway 85. Please avoid the area if possible.S23 pic.twitter.com/IqYGnvcYiO— CSP Larimer (@CSP_Larimer) July 18, 2023The lanes are closed at the Weld County Road 126 exit by a serious crash, according to a 3:12 p.m. tweet by the Colorado State Patrol. Drivers are urged to avoid the area if possible.Traffic is being detoured at Exit 293, on to WCR 126 and eastbound through Carr and on to U.S. 85 and then south. Motorists then take Weld County Road 100 westbound toward Wellington and back to I-25.

Where have the most Powerball and Mega Millions jackpot tickets been sold?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:31 GMT

A pair of record-setting lottery prizes are growing, one Powerball and the other Mega Millions. While your odds of winning either are slim (1 in 24.87 and 1 in 24, respectively), it seems where you live could have an impact on your luck. Since both lottery draw games began in the 1990s, jackpots have been hit hundreds of times — sometimes more than a dozen times in certain states. All but five states participate in Powerball and Mega Millions. Of those participating states, three have never sold a jackpot-winning ticket for either game: Mississippi, North Dakota, and Wyoming. Maine was also on that list until January of this year when a $1.348 billion Mega Millions jackpot was hit. It currently stands as the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history, and the fourth-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. Maine is the only other state that hasn’t sold a winning Powerball ticket. There are also four states that have only had one Powerball jackpot since 2003 (whic...