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Contact 2 reveals new allegations against Branson timeshare business

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

BRANSON, Mo. – Susan Mann was scouring her elderly parent’s financial records when she says she noticed large amounts of money missing from their bank account.“Digging deeper, I found out they purchased not one, not two, but three timeshares with Branson Nantucket,” she said.Nearly six years after closing on their first property at the resort, Mann alleges her parents were deceived by Branson’s Nantucket.“They thought they were signing paperwork to have that unit rented that they thought they originally purchased,” Mann said. “Now he’s 92, and she’s 84, and they completely took advantage of them. One with dementia, one can’t hear or walk.” 6 deaths in Illinois dust storm, police need help identifying 2 victims She shared letters with us her parents sent to management at Branson’s Nantucket. They detail confusion about loan payments and what they described as “extreme pressure to initial and sign documents.”Better Business Bureau Investigator Brian Edwards received similar consumer...

Cardinals fans honor memory of legendary broadcaster Mike Shannon  

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Cardinals fans entering Busch Stadium Tuesday were sharing some of their fondest memories of legendary broadcaster and World Series champion Mike Shannon.  The contest marked the team’s first home game since fans learned of the passing of the St. Louis native.“He had the redbird blood in him all the way,” said Dennis Vlasak, one of the fans attending Tuesday night’s game.  6 deaths in Illinois dust storm, police need help identifying 2 victims “He really did care for St. Louis and the area,” said Linda Howe, a Georgia resident who grew up listening to Shannon’s broadcasts. She attended Tuesday night’s game with her husband, Jeff. He fondly recalled listening to broadcasts involving Shannon and Hall of Fame broadcaster Jack Buck. “It was like you were there,” he said.  Trending: No standing, sitting or walking on roadways, St. Louis County bill says “Those guys would bring a game to you the way you feel every pitch, every hit, a...

Many show support for injured Lake St. Louis officers at fundraiser benefit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Crowds showed up Tuesday to support the Lake St. Louis police officers who were injured in a crash back in March.The officers are still recovering from their injuries after police said a drunk driver crashed into them on the side of the highway while they were working a separate crash. Their community wants the officers to know how much support they have."Everybody needs the police to support them, and we want to support the police as well and let our customers and anybody that comes in support the police as well," said Barb Baker. Trending: No standing, sitting or walking on roadways, St. Louis County bill says Baker and her husband are the owners of Donatelli's, and she said all three of the officers came out, one of them, for a special event."Kyle Case, it was his birthday today, and it was his first time out and about, so it was nice," Baker said. "He had his whole family in here, and they sang happy birthday."She said the officers expressed their gratitu...

Major trash trouble on highways in Madison County, Illinois

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - Major trash troubles in Madison County, Illinois, are linked to big trucks going up and down the highway. However, officials hope to follow in St. Charles County's footsteps to get a handle on the trash trouble.The numerous trash and garbage trucks that pass through Madison County each day on their way to the landfill are the main cause of the problem."Over a hundred trucks a day that come over from Missouri that transport trash from Missouri transit locations to the Roxana landfill," said Kurt Prenzler, board chairman for Madison County. "Sometimes the tarps are not placed properly, and sometimes trash falls out from those trucks, it’s not intended.” Trending: No standing, sitting or walking on roadways, St. Louis County bill says Prenzler said IDOT does what it can, but it’s time for some new ideas."Well, we looked over the river and what MoDot does. MoDot hires an independent contractor, and that’s something that IDOT doesn’t do," he said. "IDOT has their...

Elias Diaz, Ezequiel Tovar lead Rockies to win over Brewers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

Elias Diaz has been the Rockies’ rock.The veteran catcher’s excellent season hasn’t received a lot of attention, what with injuries to Rockies pitchers and the club’s poor start. But he shared the spotlight with rookie shortstop Ezequiel Tovar Tuesday night in Colorado’s 3-2 victory over Milwaukee at Coors Field.“Offensively, for sure,” manager Bud Black said when asked if Diaz is playing at an All-Star level. “This is reminiscent of his second half in 2021. The average is high, the on-base (percentage) is high and I still think there are more homers in there.“He’s catching great. … I think ‘Elie’ is becoming more comfortable and confident with his receiving, his blocking, his game-calling. He’s got a canon and I think that’s showing up in some of the caught-stealing numbers.”Diaz, how batting .330 to lead all big-league catchers, hit a solo homer in the fourth and then drove in the go-ah...

Panda Express testing Wagyu beef menu item at Pasadena test kitchen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

Chinese fast food company Panda Express is testing out a brand new menu item that can be found exclusively at one Southern California location.From now until June 1, you can try the company's new "Spicy Wagyu Beef Dumplings" at its Panda Express Innovation Kitchen in Pasadena. The new menu item is tossed with kale and onion in an exclusive sweet and spicy sauce. It's the first entree on the company's menu to feature the exceedingly popular and buzzy Wagyu beef.The sauce was crafted by sauce company Fly By Jing and is inspired by a popular street snack from the city of Chengdu: Zhong dumpling. It's comprised of aromatic "soy sauce, slow-brewed with brown sugar, mushrooms, garlic and a blend of spices," the company said.Panda Express says the new test item is a testament to its commitment to innovate and give fans the opportunity to experience new flavors in an "approachable, creative way."It's unclear if the spicy Wagyu beef dumplings will expand to other locations, but fans in Los A...

L.A. police shoot man accused in L.A. Metro station assault, stabbing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

Police officers shot a man accused of assaulting a woman at a Metro train station in East Hollywood and then stabbing another person outside the station Tuesday morning, officials said.The incident unfolded around 10 a.m. at the Vermont/Beverly Metro station where the suspect was involved in a “physical altercation” with a woman on a train platform, according to Los Angeles Police. The suspect then fled to the street level where he confronted another man with a knife and then stabbed a different man before police arrived.“He attempted to flee northbound on Vermont (Boulevard) and that’s where officers made contact with the suspect … and an officer-involved shooting occurred,” Sgt. Leticia Ruiz said at a news briefing.A witness, who did not want to share his name, provided KTLA with video of the shooting that was recorded from his apartment window. It shows the suspect trying to elude officers by hiding behind a car, even dropping the knife at one point and then picking it up again. ...

White Sox activate SS Tim Anderson in flurry of moves

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Tim Anderson is back, and he is looking to bring his usual positive energy to the Chicago White Sox.The All-Star shortstop also realizes his own limitations.“I’m just one guy. I’m one guy and I come to the ballpark every day to do my job,” he said. Anderson returned to the White Sox on Tuesday, part of a flurry of moves by the sputtering ballclub.Anderson and infielder Hanser Alberto were reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Anderson sprained his left knee on April 10 at Minnesota, and Alberto is coming back from a strained left quad.Chicago also optioned rookie outfielder Oscar Colás and infielder Lenyn Sosa to Triple-A Charlotte. The 24-year-old Colás, one of the team’s top prospects, hit .211 with a homer and seven RBIs in 25 games in his first stint in the majors.“He wasn’t producing the way we anticipated and that happens,” first-year manager Pedro Grifol said. “This is a tough level to play at. Some guys get here and produce right away, some guys don’t...

Mountcastle’s pair of 2-run HRs sends O’s to 11-7 win in KC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tyler Wells was just hoping to hang around long enough to save the Baltimore bullpen, and maybe give the Orioles’ hot-hitting lineup a chance to get them back in the game against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.“Whenever I say there’s no quit in this team,” Wells said later, “there’s no quit in this offense.”That was evident by the fourth inning, when Ryan Mountcastle hit a two-run homer to help the Orioles wipe out an early three-run deficit with a five-run outburst. Mountcastle added another two-run homer the next inning and finished with five RBIs, helping the Orioles to an 11-7 victory over the Royals — and a 10th consecutive series-opening win.“Just a great game offensively,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said. “Mountcastle was a huge part of our lineup.”He wasn’t the only part, though. Adley Rutschman had four hits and an RBI, James McCann had three hits and also drove in a run, and the Orioles finished with 15 hits to go ...

El presidente de México habló de temas migratorios con enfoque humanitario con la enviada del presidente de EE.UU.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

(CNN Español) — El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, informó que se trataron temas migratorios con enfoque humanitario durante su reunión con funcionarios de Estados Unidos encabezados por Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, asesora en materia de seguridad nacional del gobierno del presidente Joe Biden.Dijo que también se confirmó que la empresa Pacific Limited construirá un gaseoducto y una planta de licuefacción en Sonora.Hoy sostuvimos tres reuniones importantes: recibimos a Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, enviada del presidente Biden para tratar el tema migratorio con un enfoque humanista. También nos dieron la buena noticia de que la empresa Pacific Limited construirá en Sonora un gasoducto y una… pic.twitter.com/roO6igomwY— Andrés Manuel (@lopezobrador_) May 2, 2023El canciller mexicano, Marcelo Ebrard, agregó que les confirmaron que Estados Unidos ampliará a 100.000 permisos anuales su programa de permanencia temporal (“parole”) que beneficia a venezolanos, cubanos...