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Watch the Enjoy Illinois 300 Hauler Parade

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:17 GMT

MADISON, Ill. -- If you're a NASCAR fan, St. Louis is the place to be this weekend as the second annual Enjoy Illinois 300 takes center stage at the Worldwide Technology Race Track in Madison, Illinois. As of now, the atmosphere remains calm, but it won't stay that way for long. Today is packed with pre-race events, building anticipation for the main event on Sunday afternoon. Earlier this morning, Bommarito Automotive Group Skyfox provided an aerial view of the track, revealing the presence of race teams and their equipment, as well as large trailers carrying valuable cargo.Starting this morning and continuing through Sunday, thousands of fans will converge on the track area for a thrilling racing experience. Today, known as "Free Friday," offers a lineup of exciting events that fans can enjoy without any admission fees. From 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., a NASCAR haulers touch-a-truck event allows people to get up close and personal with the impressive haulers. At noon, the NASCAR hauler...

Troopers and St. Louis officers pull over 100 vehicles on I-70 Thursday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol has been busy on St. Louis highways. They worked with the St. Louis Police Department Thursday on an I-70 law enforcement operation. They pulled over a total of 100 vehicles and made several arrests.Four troopers conducted 44 traffic stops. They conducted 10 arrests, issued 87 citations, and 23 warnings.Seven St. Louis Police officers conducted 56 traffic stops and issued 179 citations. They pulled over seven semi trucks for driving in the fast lane.The two law enforcement agencies worked together in May to conduct a similar operation. It is not clear if they will continue to conduct the traffic stops through the weekend. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has increased patrols for events like New Year’s Eve and along dangerous roads.

Dolphins star Armstead hosting celebrity hoops tourney in hometown Cahokia

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:17 GMT

CAHOKIA, Ill. - Miami Dolphins star and Metro East native Terron Armstead will host a celebrity basketball tournament Friday in his hometown Cahokia. Many Dolphins teammates, including Tyreek Hill and Tua Tagovailoa, are expected to join Armstead for the tournament Friday evening at Cahokia Senior High School. Missouri doughnut shop among best 100 in the country, according to Yelp Community members are invited to attend. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. Armstead is hosting the tournament through his Team Armstead Foundation, which aims to help youth develop sportsmanship, character and team skills. He has also hosted back-to-school giveaways, food drives and coat drives through his foundation to support children in need. On Saturday, Armstead will be hosting a youth football skills camp at the high school through his foundation.

CITYPARK takes big steps to improve experience for fans with disabilities

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis CITY SC is taking big steps to ensure CITYPARK is accessible for fans with disabilities.On Thursday, the team introduced accessibility programs and guest accommodations to support fans with visible and non-visible disabilities during matches. Woman claims weight-shaming at a St. Charles water park CITYPARK will be the first US stadium to use the "Hidden Disabilities Sunflower" program. This allows fans with disabilities to use discreet wearables to contact staff about various needs. "We are thrilled St. Louis CITY SC joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. Our values and goals are aligned with CITY in the belief sports stadiums should be accessible for everyone. Thanks to CITY's dedication to accessibility and training their staff to recognize the Sunflower, soccer fans with non-visible disabilities will now have access to help, patience and understanding so they too can enjoy attending matches,” said Paul White, CEO, Hidden Disabilities ...

Aaron Gordon took in the beauty of the NBA Finals arriving in Denver, then took over in Game 1: “I’m not here for the credit. I’m here for the wins”

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:17 GMT

Nathaniel Rateliff bellowed the “Star Spangled Banner,” tipoff approached and the Nuggets stepped to the precipice of history.As the NBA Finals arrived on the Front Range after 47 years in the league and a frenetic Ball Arena brimmed, Aaron Gordon relished the scene.“It was just like, it was beautiful,” Gordon beamed after the Nuggets polished off a 104-93 Game 1 victory over Miami. “I took a moment during the national anthem was like, ‘Wow, this is really the NBA Finals and it’s really, really cool.’”Pregame nerves would have been perfectly understandable for the 27-year-old forward. He’d played in 596 regular-season and 35 playoff games over nine professional seasons, but his 632nd time on an NBA floor doubled was his Finals debut.A day before, he told reporters he planned to embrace the new frontier by staying, “deeply present.”“I think that’s a reward in its own right,” he added. “Just be in the moment. Enjoy this, regardless of th...

There are 8 “wild” new murals at Fiddler’s Green

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:17 GMT

In its continuing effort to make “art a part of everyday life,” the Museum of Outdoor Arts (MOA) will reveal eight new murals today at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood Village.All of them were created by local artists — and all of them are wild, including a wolf from Adden J, a squirrel from David Swartz and a praying mantis from Esic (Zach Howard).New murals for 2023 at Fiddler's Green were commissioned by the Museum of Outdoor Art. (Provided by the Museum of Outdoor Art)New murals for 2023 at Fiddler's Green were commissioned by the Museum of Outdoor Art. (Provided by the Museum of Outdoor Art)New murals for 2023 at Fiddler's Green were commissioned by the Museum of Outdoor Art. (Provided by the Museum of Outdoor Art)New murals for 2023 at Fiddler's Green were commissioned by the Museum of Outdoor Art, including this one of a squirrel by David Swartz. (Provided by the Museum of Outdoor Art)New murals for 2023 at Fiddler's Green w...

“Fearless” leader Jennifer Ho working to make systemic change at CU Boulder

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:17 GMT

Being the first is never easy.But for Jennifer Ho, it’s something she’s gotten used to and even embraced to achieve her goals and make lasting change.Ho is the first non-male and non-white person to direct the Center for Humanities and the Arts at the University of Colorado Boulder. She was also the first Asian American hired at her previous position in the English department at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill to teach Asian American Studies, which had never been taught there before.“It’s not unusual for me to walk into a room and oftentimes be the only — fill in the blank — the only woman, the only non-white person, the only Asian person,” Ho said.She said she took theCHA director role because she wants to make change in combating racism and advocating for the humanities and arts.“I would like to make change, and in order to make change you have to be able to have influence, which means holding leadership positions,” Ho said.Colleague Erika Randall said Ho is a f...

Man dies on Griffith Park hiking trail

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:17 GMT

A man who appeared to be in severe medical distress later died on a hiking trail in Griffith Park Friday morning, officials said.The incident was reported around 8:40 a.m. along a trail on Vista Del Valle Drive, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.Initial information indicated that the 50-year-old man had been riding a bicycle when he went into medical distress, but officials later said he was on foot.Firefighters and paramedics provided “intensive, advanced life-saving care,” but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.No further information about the man or his cause of death has been released.The hiking trail will be closed while the Los Angeles Police Department conducts their investigation, which may take several hours, officials said.

WeHo Pride 2023 Parade road closures and route

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:17 GMT

On Sunday, the second WeHo Pride Parade is set to take to the streets of West Hollywood.The parade starts at noon on June 4 and runs along Santa Monica Boulevard from Crescent Heights to San Vicente. How to watch the WeHo Pride 2023 Parade in person, on TV, or streaming live WeHo Pride 2023 Parade routeAhead of the big event, the city of West Hollywood has closed down various roads that will last until Monday.STREET CLOSURESSan Vicente Boulevard closed from Melrose Avenue to Santa Monica BoulevardThursday, June 1, 7 p.m. – Monday, June 5, 10 a.m.Santa Monica Boulevard eastbound closed from La Cienega Boulevard to Doheny DriveFriday, June 2, noon – Monday, June 5, 7 a.m.Robertson Boulevard closed from Santa Monica Boulevard to Melrose AvenueFriday, June 2, 3 p.m. – Monday, June 5, 7 a.m.Santa Monica Boulevard westbound closed from La Cienega Boulevard to Doheny DriveSaturday, June 3, 6 a.m. – Monday, June 5, 7 a.m.San Vicente Boulevard closed from Santa Monica Boulevard to Cynthia ...

Pride and Joy for Carly Rae Jepsen

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:17 GMT

Pride and Joy for Carly Rae Jepsen: Few things are certain in life, besides death and taxes. But we can pretty much guarantee that pop artists, and strong female artists at that, will receive a massively enthusiastic reception when they perform at any Pride event.On June 9 and June 10, LA Pride in the Park will be headlined by Mariah Carey and Megan Thee Stallion. Before that though, on June 3 and June 4, OUTLOUD @ WeHo Pride will see ‘80s icon Grace Jones and contemporary pop star Carly Rae Jepsen tread the boards. Again, that’s just the headliners. There’s a ton of awesome music before those four mega stars. But LA can take, ahem, pride in the magnificent talent that it has assembled for this vital cause.It’s been about six months since Jepsen released her latest album, The Loneliest Time, a sweetly heartfelt body of work that saw her explore some lockdown-induced feelings.“It’s been such a wild ride since then,” Jepsen says. “I don’t feel like I’ve really stopped. But it’s been a...