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Missouri '988' hotline stats - 1 year later

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

JOPLIN, Mo. — Three numbers are saving lives, one year after their launch.The 988 suicide and crisis lifeline has been operational for a year now. Missouri has gotten about 4,000 "988" calls in the last year. Locally, Joplin's Ozark Center takes roughly 8 to 9 thousand crisis calls a year, and about a thousand of those have been from the 988 hotline. The other calls come from the local Ozark Center crisis line and texting. RELATED: Missouri sees increase in calls following new 3-digit suicide prevention hotline number Staff said the hotline can be used for more than just a person with suicidal ideations."So, we don't want people to be afraid to call if you're having high job stress, you're having marital discord, relationship difficulties, parenting difficulties. Maybe you're struggling with an eating disorder or an addiction. It can be really any reason," said Debbie Fitzgerald, Freeman Health System Ozark Center Director of Crisis Services.Ozark Center's crisis center handles c...

Could you achieve your dream job in Missouri?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)MISSOURI (KSNF/KODE) — Everybody has a dream job when they are growing up and making their way through school. Some of those dream jobs, however, appear more attainable than others. So what the odds are of you landing your dream job?One website decided to crunch the numbers by analyzing job data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics across every state in America, in order to reveal the true odds of landing various dream jobs such as a doctor, lawyer, or pilot. Casinos.com — an online resource for games, reviews, strategy, and news — found that in Missouri, the odds of landing the following 11 dream jobs in the state are:DREAM JOBODDSDoctor1-in-408Lawyer1-in-258Veterinarian1-in-1,736Psychologist1-in-1,880Photographer1-in-3,717Singer1-in-4,878Writer1-in-4,000Architect1-in-1,277Firefighter1-in-414Pilot1-in-2,451Chef1-in-1,980| Deepest Cave In Missouri May Be Familiar To Many >The same data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics was used to calculate what the...

St. Louis County man accused of stealing ex-girlfriend's dog, then beating her

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Authorities recently arrested a St. Louis County man accused of stealing his ex-girlfriend's dog and beating her. Prosecutors have charged Joey Foster, 49, with a felony for stealing an animal and a misdemeanor for fourth-degree assault. According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, the victim contacted Berkeley police in June to report that someone entered her home unlawfully and took her dog. After that, she reportedly received a text from Foster that he had the dog. ‘Try That in a Small Town’ rockets to No. 2 on charts after music video controversy Investigators say he eventually returned the dog to the victim, but at one point repeatedly struck her in the head. The victims experienced "various symptoms," per court documents, which also state the victim and Foster were previously involved in a romantic relationship. Foster was recently released from jail on a personal recognizance bond, per Missouri court records. He has a criminal setting hearing sche...

Possibly armed man on roof in Boulder prompts shelter-in-place alert for residents

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

The residents of a north Boulder neighborhood have been ordered to stay in their homes after a man in a stolen car who police say has claimed to have a gun climbed to the roof of a building.“We’re working to get him down without anyone getting hurt,” Boulder Police Department officials said Tuesday morning at 8:25 a.m. in a posting on Twitter.The police who issued a “shelter-in-place” alert also asked that other residents of the city avoid the area between 30th Street and Iris Avenue.Please avoid the area of 30 and Iris where we’ve issued a shelter in place alert. A suspect in a stolen car has climbed to the roof of a business, says he has a gun and we’re working to get him down without anyone getting hurt #Boulder #bouldercolorado pic.twitter.com/ODz9vfwaZB— Boulder Police Dept. (@boulderpolice) July 25, 2023

Bronny James suffers cardiac arrest during USC practice: Report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

LeBron "Bronny" James Jr., LeBron James' oldest son, is currently in the hospital after collapsing during basketball practice at the University of Southern California. The Athletic's Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charnia tweeted, "James collapsed on the court Monday and had a cardiac arrest. He was taken to the hospital and is now in stable condition and no longer in the ICU."TMZ Sports was the first to report the news and received this statement from the family: "Yesterday while practicing Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest. Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU. We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update the media when there is more information."Sources told the outlet that a 911 call was made at around 9:26 a.m. on Monday at the university's Galen Center, which is where they play their games and also practice. "LeBron and Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thank...

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson makes massive donation to SAG-AFTRA Foundation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

Many working actors are struggling to make ends meet during the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, but one Hollywood star is knowing his role and putting money where his mouth is. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has made a massive donation to SAG-AFTRA members in need. According to Variety, the donation is of "historic" proportions. Grammy award-winning singer Tori Kelly in ICU after passing out in L.A. Johnson's contribution came after SAG-AFTRA Foundation president Courtney B. Vance and executive director Cyd Wilson wrote a letter to 2,700 of the union’s highest-earning actors asking for donations to help striking performers and their families. "With 165,000 members on strike for a fair TV, theatrical and streaming contract and no resolution in sight, we must raise critical funds now to not only meet the current need and expected demand, but also to maintain the Foundation’s ongoing assistance programs," Vance wrote. "It’s a massive challenge, but we’re determined to meet this ...

Mynor Medina, Fabian Armas Cortes Killed in Solo-Vehicle Crash on Downey Avenue [Downey, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

Two Men Killed in Car Crash near Imperial HighwayDOWNEY, CA (July 25, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, a solo-vehicle crash on Downey Avenue left Mynor Medina and Fabian Armas Cortes dead.The deadly crash happened around 5:10 a.m. in the area of Downey Avenue and Imperial Highway.According to the Downey Police Department, a car crashed into a tree. However, the circumstances that led up to the collision remain unclear.Tragically, the first responders declared the two occupants of the vehicle dead at the scene.The medical examiner’s office later identified the victims as 27-year-old Mynor Medina of Fotana and 34-year-old Fabian Armas Cortes. Cortes’ city of residence is currently undisclosed.At 5:11 a.m., authorities issued a SigAlert to temporarily shut down the east and westbound lanes of Imperial Highway, from Downey Avenue to Paramount Boulevard.Those with further information regarding the solo-vehicle crash are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.In ...

Books for Cooks: How to make prize-winning Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeños

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

Linda Skeens swept the culinary awards at last year’s Virginia-Kentucky District Fair, taking home more than 25 blue ribbons and going viral online. The 75-year-old great-grandmother from Appalachia followed up her victories by writing a cookbook, “Blue Ribbon Kitchen” (83 Press, $35), that shares her prize-winning and family-favorite recipes.Last week, I wrote about her peanut butter fudge, but this week I want to revisit her book to spotlight a recipe for a savory dish. She wrote that her Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeños are great for outdoor entertaining, adding that the recipe takes “some work” but the results are worth the effort. Here is her take on cheese-meets-chilies.Cheese-Stuffed JalapeñosMakes 24INGREDIENTSVegetable oil for greasing rimmed baking sheet12 medium fresh jalapeño peppers4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup finely shredded mild Cheddar cheese1/2 cup finely shredded pepper jack cheese3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce2 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbledDIRECTIONSH...

Bronny James, LeBron’s son, suffers cardiac arrest during USC workout

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

USC men’s basketball player Bronny James, the son of NBA star LeBron James, collapsed during a practice session Monday afternoon and suffered cardiac arrest, according to several reports Tuesday morning.The incident took place at USC’s Galen Center where the program’s medical staff was able to help James before taken to Cedars-Sinai Hospital and placed in the intensive care unit (ICU).“… He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU,” the James family spokesperson said Tuesday morning. “We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update media when there is more information.”According to a report by TMZ, the 911 call was made at 9:26 a.m.James, a McDonald’s All-American from Sierra Canyon school and the eldest son of NBA LeBron James, is preparing for his freshman season with the Trojans.It’s the second straight off-season a USC basketball player has suffered from cardiac arrest. 7-foot center Vince Iwuchukwu collapsed during an informal team workout in July ...

NYPD to Pay Largest Protester Settlement Ever for Abuses During George Floyd Uprising

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:12 GMT

New York City reached a historic settlement this week on behalf of more than 1,300 people who were attacked by police while protesting the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.The plaintiffs claimed that the New York Police Department violated protesters’ civil and constitutional rights by making mass arrests, using excessive force, using pepper spray improperly, and using a tactic called kettling to trap and arrest protesters ahead of an imposed curfew.The proposed settlement will pay out $13 million to 1,380 protesters — about $10,000 per person — the largest total payout to protesters in a class action suit in the United States, according to the plaintiffs. The settlement did not impose any reforms on the NYPD. Join Our Newsletter Original reporting. Fearless journalism. Delivered to you. I'm in What the suit means for policing will depend on how New Yorkers and...