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'Basketball Wives' star Brittish Williams appeals sentence

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:35:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A former cast member of the reality show Basketball Wives was sentenced in October to four years in prison. Brittish Williams, 33, recently filed an appeal at the federal court in St. Louis. She is challenging her conviction based on the sentencing guidelines.Federal sentences can be difficult to dispute. Judges have strict guidelines to determine prison time, restitution, and more.Williams is still being ordered to pay back the $564,069 she received from several schemes. She pled guilty to 15 felonies, which included misusing Social Security numbers, making false statements to the IRS, and wire fraud. Taylor Swift’s heartfelt tribute to Lindenwood alumna during ‘Eras’ tour She underreported income from 2017-2019 and fabricated dependents to evade taxes. Stealing Social Security numbers, she opened unauthorized accounts, causing financial losses. Williams created fake bank accounts using stolen identities, depositing checks without victims' knowledge.Exploiting relief...

Travis Kelce arrives in Argentina in time for night 2 of the Eras Tour

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:35:56 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Travis Kelce has touched down in Argentina for girlfriend Taylor Swift's second night of the Eras Tour in Buenos Aires.Swift posted to her social media on Friday afternoon that her concert on Friday would be postponed due to inclement weather. How Chiefs contract-year players are performing in 2023 On Thursday, Page Six reported that Kansas City's star tight end would be traveling to see Swift's concert. On Friday afternoon, he was photographed in Argentina.On Thursday night, Kelce was spotted in Kansas City at Patrick Mahomes 15 and the Mahomies charity event. The pop star kicked off her South America leg of the Eras Tour Thursday night. Swift will also perform on Saturday night. Her next stop is next weekend in Rio De Janeiro.

Bud Light enters partnership with country artist Zach Bryan

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:35:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Bud Light has entered into a partnership with country artist Zach Bryan. He will headline 'The Bud Light Backyard Tour Presents Zach Bryan' during Super Bowl LVIII weekend at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on February 9, 2024. Bryan has over 3 billion global streams, with his self-titled album reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2023. He recently received three Grammy nominations, including best country album and song.The collaboration includes giveaways and support for Folds of Honor, a nonprofit aiding families of fallen and disabled service members. Bryan says he is thrilled about the partnership with Bud Light, especially the support for Folds of Honor. Bryan is a former U.S. Navy serviceman.Bryan was arrested in September after a run-in with an Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer. The 27-year-old was heading to Boston when his security guard, in a separate car, got pulled over. Bryan pulled up during the traffic stop. He refused to get back in ...

Woman charged in crash that killed Littleton middle school student

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:35:56 GMT

Littleton police Friday announced they have charged a woman after she allegedly hit with her car and killed a 13-year-old Littleton middle school student riding a bicycle.On Friday, police in a post on X identified the boy killed in the Oct. 17 crash as Liam Stewart, 13.On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, The Littleton Police Department (LPD) charged 39-year-old Beth Ann Hutchinson with Careless Driving Resulting in Death. Following the fatal crash that killed 13-year-old Liam Stewart. https://t.co/QNgzuo17FK pic.twitter.com/6ClS932yBO— Littleton Colorado Police Department (@LittletonPD) November 10, 2023Beth Ann Hutchinson, 39, is the driver who allegedly hit Liam, police said, and is charged with careless driving resulting in death, a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail with a possible fine of up to $1,000.Emergency responders at 8:04 a.m. Oct. 17 answered a call about a crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist at South Elati Street and West Arapahoe Drive, the...

Club Q shooter moved out of Colorado due to “safety concerns”

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:35:56 GMT

Anderson Aldrich, the shooter who killed five people and injured 22 others in the Nov. 19, 2022, attack on Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ nightclub Club Q, has been moved to an out-of-state prison “due to safety concerns” surrounding their cases.Aldrich, who is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns, pleaded guilty in June to five counts of first-degree murder and 46 counts of attempted first-degree murder, and a judge sentenced them to five life sentences plus another 2,208 years in prison — 48 years for each of the 46 attempted murder charges.Alondra Gonzalez, a spokesperson for the Colorado Department of Corrections, said in an email Aldrich was moved to the Wyoming State Penitentiary because of their “high-profile cases.”Gonzalez did not specify when the department moved Aldrich.Daniel Davis Aston, 28; Kelly Loving, 40; Ashley Paugh, 35; Derrick Rump, 38; Raymond Green Vance, 22, were killed by Aldridge during the attack on the nightclub.Related ArticlesCourts | ...

Ex-LAPD officer was smuggling people across border, carried 'ghost gun,' CBP says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:35:56 GMT

A former Los Angeles Police Department officer and registered sex offender was arrested for human smuggling while in possession of an unregistered firearm on Monday, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The former officer, whom the Border Patrol did not identify, was near San Diego when he was reported for suspected human smuggling just before 10 p.m., CBP said in a news release.When a Border Patrol agent found the ex-officer, who had four people in the back of an older-model SUV, the driver proactively pulled over and presented the agent with "a badge similar in appearance and style to a Los Angeles Police Department badge," the release said.The former cop told the CBP agent that he is an LAPD lieutenant, but the four people in the back of the SUV — three women and a man — admitted to the agent that they illegally crossed into the U.S. from Mexico."Record checks revealed that the driver is a former Los Angeles Police Department officer who separated from service in 1993,...

These California cities have seen the largest population declines

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:35:56 GMT

California cities including Santa Ana, San Jose, Pasadena and Inglewood have experienced some of the largest population decreases in the U.S., according to a new study from Smart Asset.The financial technology company looked at declining populations over five years, beginning in 2017 and ending in 2022. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau was used in the report. These states have the highest car theft rates: Here’s where California ranks California cities made up around 40% of the top 25 cities where populations have decreased most, according to the report.Ten cities with the highest population decline RankCity2022 Population2017 PopulationFive-year change1Paradise, Nevada183,321235,123−22.03%2Jackson, Mississippi146,019167,250−12.69%3East Los Angeles, California112,965125,542−10.02%4Aurora, Illinois182,336202,548−9.98%5El Monte, California105,307116,110−9.30%6San Francisco, California808,437884,363−8.59%7Hialeah, Florida220,274239,682−8.10%8Detroit, Michigan620,410673,103−7.83%9San...

Mammoth Mountain ski season kicks off less than 100 days after last season ended

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:35:56 GMT

Following a record-breaking winter with over 700 inches of snowfall last season, Mammoth Mountain is once again alive with activity as California's ski season officially kicked off on Friday.Mammoth Mountain's 2022-23 winter season lasted into August thanks to an epic snowy season in the Eastern Sierra.Now, less than 100 days after the close of the last ski season, the 2023-24 season is underway thanks to an early snowfall, favorable weather conditions and the ongoing snowmaking work of Mammoth Mountain staff.A crowd of skiers gather at Mammoth Mountain for the beginning of the 2023-24 ski season on Nov. 10, 2023. (Mammoth Mountain)This year, Mammoth Mountain says the skiing experience will be better than before, with improvements and enhancements for visitors. Among the updates, a new-and-improved chairlift known as Chair 16 is ready to make its debut. The old lift was replaced with a new higher capacity detachable chairlift, which officials say will increase uphill capacity by up ...

Bracken Burns: Telling Stories That Matter

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:35:56 GMT

Film has an unparalleled ability to transcend boundaries, evoke emotions, and spark conversations. Through powerful storytelling, it can breathe life into hidden histories and critical societal issues. Bracken Burns, a producer, and actor, emerges as a remarkable storyteller committed to this transformative potential of cinema. With roots in the small town of Peace River, Alberta, her poignant work is steeped in authenticity.  A prime example is her upcoming documentary feature film “Wilds of Canada.” This film showcases Burns’s dedication to telling thought-provoking stories, as she explores her grandmother’s experience in a residential school, igniting discussions on history, identity, and reconciliation. Burns is poised to leave an indelible mark with her stirring narratives.Burns’s big break came when she worked with Viggo Mortensen on his directorial debut, ‘Falling’. The film garnered international attention and accolades, making appearances at prestigious fe...

Man Killed, 4 Hurt in Fiery Motorcycle Collision on International Boulevard [Oakland, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:35:56 GMT

Male Rider Pronounced Dead Fiery Accident near 37th AvenueOAKLAND, CA (November 10, 2023) – On Wednesday, a collision involving a motorcycle took place on International Boulevard, resulting in one fatality and injuries to four individuals.Emergency services were dispatched to the 3700 block of International Boulevard just before 3:15 p.m. According to reports, a motorcyclist, traveling at a high speed, collided with a light-colored SUV. The impact caused the motorcycle to ignite in flames, throwing the rider onto the road.Both the motorcyclist and the occupants of the SUV, a mother and her three teenage children, were taken to the hospital. There, the motorcyclist, a 32-year-old man from Oakland, succumbed to his injuries. His identity has not been disclosed to the public.The SUV’s occupants suffered minor injuries and are receiving treatment. Oakland authorities are conducting an ongoing investigation into the fatal collision. Further details will be released as the inv...