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Smoke alarm checks a key to safe home as daylight saving time ends

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:52 GMT

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - It's almost time to set back the clocks. Daylight saving time comes to an end at 2 a.m. Sunday.Firefighters and other first responders want people to remember that this time of year is not just about resetting your clocks. It's also an opportunity to make sure your home is safe.Capt. Robert Daus with the Maryland Heights Fire Protection District says statistically, three out of every five fire deaths happen in homes that do not have smoke detectors at all. And 16 percent happen in homes with smoke detectors that are not working."It is really important not only to have a detector installed in your house, but to check it monthly," Daus said. “Then twice a year we recommend changing out the battery, so when you change that clock, change your battery.” Remembering Donn Johnson – FOX 2 mourns loss of longtime journalist As the MHFPD went to check out homes Saturday morning, The Red Cross Greater St. Louis Chapter teamed up with the St. Louis City Fire Department...

Mizzou to receive millions to combat rural physician shortage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:52 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. - Millions of dollars are coming to Missouri to help combat the physician shortage in rural areas. Over the past decade, 18 Missouri hospitals have closed, and all but one of the state's counties is in a health professional shortage. Now, a program at the University of Missouri is trying to combat the problem by placing medical students in rural areas. "Overall, we have about 65% of our rural scholars that end up in rural areas, in comparison to 9 to 10% nationwide, so the problem is definitely making an impact on rural access and rural health outcomes," said Kathleen Quinn, head of the Rural Scholars Program at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Remembering Donn Johnson – FOX 2 mourns loss of longtime journalist The program is in place to encourage young Missourians from rural backgrounds to pursue medical school. The $16 million grant will be used to fund scholarships for students. "Many of our physicians in Missouri are 55 years of age or older a...

Colorado Mines football clinches share of RMAC title with rout of New Mexico Highlands

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:52 GMT

The top-ranked Colorado School of Mines football juggernaut kept on rolling Saturday afternoon at Marv Kay Stadium.John Matocha broke the RMAC and Mines career passing yards records, throwing for 289 yards and four touchdowns in a 77-3 throttling of New Mexico Highlands, and the Orediggers clinched at least a share of the RMAC title.The senior quarterback completed his first 15 passes of the game en route to a 17-of-19 day through the air and ran for another 21 yards and a score. Five other Orediggers (10-0, 8-0 RMAC) ran in touchdowns as well. By the time Matocha called it a day in the second half, he sat at 13,627 career passing yards.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Keeler: Deion Sanders, CU Buffs hosting Jordan Seaton, America’s No. 1 OL recruit. He’s perfect. The only catch? Coach Prime needs three of him College Sports | CSU Rams coach Jay Norvell doubles down on QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi despite rough night at Wyoming: “He’s...

Army, Air Force fans enjoy reunions, the spectacle of a stunning upset

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:52 GMT

Joey Odell and Brian Wortinger were classmates at the United States Military Academy, graduating from West Point in 1995, but they hadn’t seen each other in 24 years.That reunion happened Saturday afternoon at halftime on the concourse at Empower Field at Mile High, while their Army Black Knights were in the process of pulling off one of the biggest upsets of the 2023 college football season, a stunning 23-3 win against rival Air Force.“Having this game in an NFL stadium is the proper level of respect for these two teams,” Odell said. “These teams are more than just colleges, more than just young guys doing their best on an athletic field. They give their all, not just today but every day, for their country. This is the kind of place where they should play this game.”Odell and Wortinger both live, ironically, in Colorado Springs. Wortinger is retired from active duty, but Odell just moved there a couple of months ago. He’s the chaplain for the Fou...

PHOTOS: Air Force Falls to Army at Empower Field at Mile High

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:52 GMT

The Air Force Falcons took on the Army Black Knights at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, November 4, 2023. 

L.A. demonstrators call for peace, freedom for Palestinian people

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:52 GMT

A large group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched in West Los Angeles on Saturday, calling for the end to Israel’s bombardment and occupation of Gaza.The marchers gathered at the Los Angeles Israeli Consulate as the Palestinian death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has reached 9,448, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza. In Israel, more than 1,400 people have been killed, most of them in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that started the war, according to the Associated Press.As the war between Israel and Hamas marks nearly a month now, anger and frustration over the conflict is growing in Southern California.A large group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched in West Los Angeles on Nov. 4, 2023 calling for the end to Israel’s bombardment and occupation of Gaza. (KTLA)A large group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched in West Los Angeles on Nov. 4, 2023 calling for the end to Israel’s bombardment and occupation of Gaza. (KTLA)A large group of pro-Palestinian demons...

L.A. hospital searching for patient's family

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:52 GMT

A local hospital is searching for the family of a patient who was found injured in downtown Los Angeles.On Oct. 30, Benjamin Carter, 59, was found on Wilshire Boulevard around 7:45 p.m. He was transported to a Dignity Health hospital where he currently remains, officials said. Carter is described as a Black man with brown eyes and black hair with some gray. He stands between 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall and weighs around 190 pounds.He may possibly be of Ethiopian descent, according to hospital staff. He may also have connections to the states of New York and Illinois. A local hospital is seeking help to locate the family of a patient, Benjamin Carter, 59, who was found injured in downtown Los Angeles on Oct. 30, 2023. (Dignity Health)Although Carter has been identified, he is “still in need of help locating family or loved ones,” officials said. His current condition or the nature of his injuries were not released.Anyone who recognizes the man or has information is asked to call ...

Cal freshman Jaivian Thomas carted off the field after injury at Autzen Stadium

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:52 GMT

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — California freshman running back Jaivian Thomas was carted off the filed in the third quarter of the Golden Bears’ game against No. 6 Oregon on Saturday. The nature and extent of his injury was not immediately known. The Bears were threatening on the Oregon 5 with 4:05 to go in the quarter. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza handed off to Thomas, who fumbled and was hit on the play. Thomas, a freshman who ran for a touchdown this season against Oregon State, lay motionless on the field for several minutes. Both teams gathered around as trainers attended to the Oakland, California, native, who was put on a stretcher before being loaded onto a cart. He appeared to be speaking as he was taken off the field. ___Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll throughout the season. Sign up here___AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballSource

Bess, Ruff lead Charleston Southern to 35-21 victory over Tennessee State

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:52 GMT

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Isaiah Bess threw for two touchdowns, TJ Ruff ran for two, and Charleston Southern defeated Tennessee State 35-21 on Saturday.The Buccaneers never trailed but Deveon Bryant’s 2-yard run for Tennessee State tied the score at 21 midway through the fourth quarter. Charleston Southern then got an 18-yard touchdown pass from Bess to Will Kakavitsas, held on downs at the Tennessee State 25, and wrapped up the win with a 25-yard touchdown run from Ruff with 2:16 to play.Bess was 9-of-19 passing for 84 yards with the two touchdowns and an interception. Ruff added 78 yards rushing for the Bucs (4-5, 2-2 Big South-OVC).Bryant and Draylen Ellis combined to complete 18 of 32 passes for 134 yards for the Tigers (6-3, 2-2). Jordan Grant had 81 yards rushing with one touchdown.Neither team reached 300 yards on offense, with Tennessee State outgaining the Bucs 267-193. The teams combined to go 9-for-31 on third down and Charleston Southern managed only seven first down...

White Abarrio wins $6M Breeders’ Cup Classic, trainer Rick Dutrow back on top after 10-year exile

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:52 GMT

Junior Alvarado rides Cody's Wish, left, as he leads Flavien Prat riding National Treasure to win the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile horse race Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)(AP/Ashley Landis) Junior Alvarado rides Cody's Wish, left, as he leads Flavien Prat riding National Treasure to win the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile horse race Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)(AP/Ashley Landis) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — White Abarrio took over the lead at the top of the stretch and ran on to a one-length victory in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday, propelling trainer Rick Dutrow back to the top after his 10-y...