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Injured Ofc. Adam Sullentrup returning home today

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:26:01 GMT

WASHINGTON, Mo. - A Hermann police officer, severely wounded in a deadly shooting earlier this year, is finally coming home.This heartwarming homecoming comes after months of intensive rehabilitation in a Colorado hospital. Officer Adam Sullentrup is set to return to his hometown of Washington, Missouri, just in time for Thanksgiving.His recovery has been an inspiring journey. Ofc. Sullentrup and Hermann Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith were serving a warrant at a Casey's general store in Hermann back in March.Investigators said 34-year-old Kenneth Simpson opened fire on the officers, tragically killing Mason Griffith and severely injuring Sullentrup. Simpson faces serious charges, including first-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, and first-degree assault on a special victim. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in this case. Missouri soldier awarded medal for saving drowning family On Tuesday night, Sullentrup will arrive at St. Louis Lambert International Air...

Fatal shooting at south St. Louis City apartment, suspect in custody

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:26:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis police are investigating an overnight murder at a south St. Louis City apartment building.Police just cleared the area a short time ago at the 'Broadway Bluffs Apartments' on the 5700 block of South Broadway, just off Bates, and not far from I-55 earlier. FOX 2 captured video of police bringing out an adult male in handcuffs.At this point, it's unclear what that person's connection to the homicide here might be. However, police are confirming that a suspect is in custody in connection with the homicide. Police rushed to the scene just before 3:30 a.m. Metro East rapper Mudd Bughatti killed in Stan Musial Bridge shooting Upon arrival, we were told they found a male victim who had been shot multiple times. He was unconscious and not breathing. He was pronounced dead at the scene. We don't have an age for the victim or any details from the police about what may have led to the violence. It appeared that homicide detectives were focusing a lot of their attention ...

Police investigating south St. Louis City break-in

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:26:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Emergency crews are responding to a south St. Louis City business break-in Tuesday morning. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter, Nic Lopez, captured footage of the scene located at 'Hammerstone's'on 9th and Russell,' where workers are currently cleaning the broken glass that would be burglars caused from the front door. Metro East rapper Mudd Bughatti killed in Stan Musial Bridge shooting The manager shared that the thieves didn't get away with anyhting, as they fled with empty cash drawers. The business still expects to open later Tuesday. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Court hearing today for man accused of running over FOX 2 photographer

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:26:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The man accused of hurting a FOX 2 news photographer during a Fox Files report is due in court Tuesday.Earl Longmeyer of Jennings will respond to a misdemeanor charge of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner. The Fox Files were in Hillsdale investigating why the village threatened to tow away some cars. Metro East rapper Mudd Bughatti killed in Stan Musial Bridge shooting FOX 2 photojournalist Wade Smith was accidentally run over by a trailer being hauled by a village truck, driven by Longmeyer.

Missouri Supreme Court rejects appeal of abortion ballot language ruling

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:26:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Missouri Supreme Court declines to hear Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft's appeal about the wording of an abortion ballot issue. Two weeks ago, a circuit judge ruled. Ashcroft's wording on the issue was politically partisan. He called abortions "dangerous." Missouri soldier awarded medal for saving drowning family A lower court rewrote the ballot issue. Ashcroft appealed to the Missouri Supreme Court, which refused to get involved.The issue now asks voters if they want to amend the constitution to "establish a right to make decisions about reproductive health care." Supporters will need to gather 170,000 signatures by May to put the issue on the November 2024 ballot.

Police investigating O'Reilly Auto Parts store break-in

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:26:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Someone broke into an O'Reilly Auto Parts store overnight.It happened just before 1:30 a.m. on McCausland Avenue in the Ellendale neighborhood of south St. Louis. The glass on the front door was broken. Missouri soldier awarded medal for saving drowning family So far, no suspects have been found. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Broncos starting QBs since Peyton Manning, 2023 edition: Where are they now?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:26:01 GMT

Russell Wilson hit a milestone in Week 11.It was 25th start with the Broncos, giving him the most number of starts at quarterback for the franchise since Peyton Manning retired, surpassing former Denver seventh-round draft pick Trevor Siemian.From Siemian to Wilson, here’s a look at who they are, how they fared in the role and where they are today.Trevor SiemianJohn Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) throws a pass to running back Devontae Booker (23) during the third quarter on Dec. 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium.How he landed with the Broncos: Siemian was selected in the seventh round (250th pick overall) by the Broncos in 2015.How he fared in Denver: Siemian played 25 games, making 24 starts for the Broncos, leading them to a 13-11 record. He completed 59.3% of his passes for 5,686 yards, 30 touchdowns and 24 interceptions. He was traded to the Vikings along with a 2018 seventh-round pick following the ...

Broncos Mailbag: How can Denver create more big passing plays for Courtland Sutton and others?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:26:01 GMT

Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason. Click here to submit a question.In your estimation, has it been the offense, defense or combination of both that’s turned the Broncos season around?— Ed Helinski, Albany, N.Y.Hey Ed, thanks for getting us going this week. It’s never exactly one or the other — and, while we’re at it, don’t sleep on the role Marvin Mims Jr. and the Broncos return game has played or Wil Lutz’s five field goals Sunday night against Minnesota.At the risk of oversimplifying, the defense is where we start regardless of the perspective you want to choose. Either the defense has spurred the turnaround or it’s the reason for the heinous start. Both, really, are reasonable answers. Consider that the Broncos’ offense averaged 21.5 points per game over the team’s 1-5 start. Over the four-game winning streak, they’ve averaged… 22 points per game. The defense, meanwhile, g...

Opinion: Polis for president, or at least a hard-fought primary

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:26:01 GMT

With our next presidential election just a year away, American democracy faces a crisis: The political system seems likely to give us a choice between two candidates whom Americans don’t want to vote for.At a time when our democratic traditions are already being threatened, the prospect of a general election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump — with polls showing that some 65% of voters are opposed to both men — seems likely to increase the public’s despair about our way of government.For the good of the country, as a patriotic act, somebody should step up to change this unhappy picture. And a man from Colorado could be the one to do it.In short: Gov. Jared Polis should run for president in 2024.There are two reasons why Polis should make this gutsy move.First, a challenge to Biden from a serious, respected contender could galvanize the Democratic Party to do what its leaders know they ought to do: find a presidential candidate who has a better chance to win than the unpopular 80-ye...

Officers injured in pursuit crash on 57 Freeway; NB lanes closed in Fullerton

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:26:01 GMT

Two officers in pursuit of a vehicle in Fullerton were injured in a crash on the northbound 57 Freeway early Tuesday morning.The two Los Angeles Police Department officers were involved in the pursuit of a white sedan that started shortly before midnight when they were eventually involved in a collision on the freeway just north of Yorba Linda Boulevard. Two officers were injured in a crash in Fullerton on Nov. 21, 2023. (OnScene.TV)Witnesses said one officer was bleeding from the head and another was unconscious after the crash. Video showed an ambulance leaving the scene. The officers were taken to UCI Medical Center. Police have not confirmed the extent of the officers' injuries. The pursuit took place over several side streets and multiple freeways, including the 5, 57, 605 and 105. The driver eventually pulled into a parking lot on Atlantic Boulevard in Lynwood, where he surrendered and was taken into custody around 2 a.m.It was unclear what initiated the pursuit and no further...