Rural Missouri man sentenced for producing child pornography

Published Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:51:58 GMT

Rural Missouri man sentenced for producing child pornography ST. LOUIS – A man from Audrain County, Missouri, appeared in federal court on Wednesday to be sentenced on multiple child pornography charges.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said William Dahl, 39, photographed himself having sex with a 14-year-old girl and later emailed those images to others. He also received a video of a 16-year-old girl and a pornographic image of a 7-year-old.In September, Dahl was found guilty of one count of producing child porn and two counts of receiving child porn.Prosecutors said Dahl met the first victim when she was 13 and he was nearly 23. Dahl took photographs of the girl in a Moberly cemetery in 2007 and later sent images of his genitals to her. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW ...

Robbers ask St. Louis man for help then mug him for $20

Published Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:51:58 GMT

Robbers ask St. Louis man for help then mug him for $20 ST. LOUIS -- A sixty-six-year-old man was assaulted and robbed of $20 after he declined to assist two people who asked for his help. The mugging happened Tuesday at around 5:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Hampton.The victim reported that two suspects approached him while he was walking southbound in the 1100 block of Hampton. When he refused, the suspects resorted to violence, punching him and hitting him with a gun before making off with $20. The police say that the investigation into this incident is currently ongoing.

Front Range Passenger Rail receives starter money from feds — with the promise of much more

Published Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:51:58 GMT

Front Range Passenger Rail receives starter money from feds — with the promise of much more The federal government will provide $500,000 in seed money to help kick-start construction of Colorado’s Front Range Passenger Rail project between Fort Collins and Pueblo — a decision that brings the prospect of millions more in future funding.The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration are set to announce that the rail project will be included in the Corridor Identification and Development Program, according to a news release issued Wednesday by U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, a Democrat from Lafayette. The program is a major component of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that aims to facilitate the development of intercity passenger rail corridors across the nation.Front Range rail’s inclusion could mean significant money from the federal government over the coming years as the project moves closer to reality. Among its chief boosters is Gov. Jared Polis.“This corridor stretches across more than 160 miles, connecting 13 of the most p...

Opinion: Colorado’s fire districts called 911 about property taxes and lawmakers answered

Published Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:51:58 GMT

Opinion: Colorado’s fire districts called 911 about property taxes and lawmakers answered It isn’t an exaggeration to say that without the Colorado legislature voting to fully backfill the state’s more than 250 fire protection districts, communities throughout this state wouldn’t be adequately protected in times of emergencies.More than 70% of Colorado fire departments are fire protection districts, which means they are almost completely funded by property taxes.Since the Great Recession, when assessed property evaluations plummeted, fire districts have struggled to rebound from significant revenue losses. In the last decade, our revenues remained flat despite population increases and skyrocketing call volumes. Many fire districts were forced to go to voters multiple times to seek approval for revenue stabilization measures in an attempt to return to where they were a decade earlier. It was never enough.The only way fire districts can meet ever-increasing day-to-day demands is by planning, training personnel, working out mutual aid agreements with neighbors, maintaining ...

Suspect dead after multiple people shot at UNLV

Published Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:51:58 GMT

Suspect dead after multiple people shot at UNLV A suspect was found dead after police responded to reports of a shooting on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas with "multiple victims" on Wednesday. The university issued a social media alert to "RUN-HIDE-FIGHT" just before noon local time when shots rang out at Beam Hall, home to UNLV's Lee Business School and the Harrah College of Hotel Administration. Officers also responded to a report of additional shots fired at the student union."The suspect has been located and is deceased,” the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department posted on X, formerly Twitter, at about 12:30 p.m. “This is an active investigation. Please continue to avoid the area and watch for responding emergency units.”Police and crime scene tape are seen on the campus of UNLV. Dec. 6, 2023. (AP)At a news conference, LVMPD Sheriff Kevin McMahill said "a number" of victims were transported to area hospitals. Their conditions were unknown.University officials were still urging students and faculty to shel...

In-N-Out Burger nears milestone

Published Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:51:58 GMT

In-N-Out Burger nears milestone Southern California-based In-N-Out Burger plans to open its 399th location Thursday morning in San Juan Capistrano, the company has announced.The restaurant is at 31791 Del Obispo St. and will feature one drive-thru lane, indoor seating for 84 customers and covered patio seating for 28 guests.“The restaurant will employ approximately 80 In-N-Out Burger Associates with a starting wage of $19.00 per hour,” the company said in a news release.The very first In-N-Out burger opened in 1948 at a tiny stand at Francisquito and Garvey avenues in Baldwin Park, a suburb of Los Angeles. Harry and Esther Snyder are credited with inventing the world’s first drive-thru with a two-way speaker box that same year. (Photo courtesy: In-N-Out Burger)The original In-N-Out in Baldwin Park, California. (Courtesy: In-N-Out Burger)Cars line up in the drive thru at an In-n-Out restaurant on October 28, 2021 in Pleasant Hill, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)A menu is displayed in the drive t...

Suspected internet predator arrested following multi-agency sting; police seeking more victims

Published Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:51:58 GMT

Suspected internet predator arrested following multi-agency sting; police seeking more victims Local and federal officials have arrested a man after he sexually exploited multiple juveniles online, authorities said. According to an Instagram post by the Fontana Police Department, officials were first informed of the suspect by the FBI’s Inland Regional Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force on Nov. 16. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Ryan VanDeCar, had allegedly been using “multiple different online chatting platforms” to contact both juveniles and adults and attempt to receive “a large number of illicit photos and videos of child sexual abuse material,” Fontana police said.  Investigators seek additional victims of Apple Valley man alleged to possess, distribute child porn Due to the severity and prolific nature of the investigation, the Fontana Police Department conducted a joint operation with the FBI, the Orange County Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory and the District Attorney’s office, law enforcement officials said. Ryan Va...

Bay Area high school football 2023: State championship weekend preview

Published Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:51:58 GMT

Bay Area high school football 2023: State championship weekend preview CIF state football championshipsOPEN DIVISION: SERRA VS. MATER DEI-SANTA ANARecords: Serra 12-0; Mater Dei 12-1Kickoff: Saturday at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, 8 p.m.How to watch in Bay Area: NFHS NetworkSeries history: Second meeting between the teams in the MaxPreps era (2004 to present) and a rematch of the 2021 Open Division state title game, which Mater Dei won 44-7.Storylines: Serra has won 28 consecutive games against opponents not named Mater Dei or St. John Bosco. … .The Padres are appearing in their third Open state title game in a row, having lost to Mater Dei in 2021 and Bosco 45-0 last season. … Serra has not played since overpowering Wilcox 63-27 in the CCS Open final on Nov. 17. … The Padres will bring a senior-laden team to Saddleback, with many of their players (Jabari Mann and Joseph Bey among them) having played in the previous two state title games. … Mater Dei is loaded again with high-end talent, including QB Elijah Brown and DL Aydin Breland, and is c...

Four-bedroom home sells for $1.8 million in Fremont

Published Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:51:58 GMT

Four-bedroom home sells for $1.8 million in Fremont 4873 Nelson Street – Google Street ViewA 1,701-square-foot house built in 1963 has changed hands. The property located in the 4800 block of Nelson Street in Fremont was sold on Oct. 13, 2023. The $1,775,000 purchase price works out to $1,044 per square foot. This single-story house offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. In addition, the house provides a two-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:A 1,701-square-foot home on the 4900 block of Folsum Way in Fremont sold in January 2023, for $1,310,000, a price per square foot of $770. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Phelan Avenue, Fremont, in December 2022, a 996-square-foot home was sold for $1,060,000, a price per square foot of $1,064. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In August 2022, a 1,364-square-foot home on Sutter Drive in Fremont sold for $1,450,000, a price per square foot of $1,063. The home h...

San Jose Earthquakes to build public soccer fields, training facility at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds

Published Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:51:58 GMT

San Jose Earthquakes to build public soccer fields, training facility at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds After several years of discussions, Santa Clara County announced Wednesday that it will lease 30-acres of the county fairgrounds to the San Jose Earthquakes to build eight soccer fields as well as a training and practice facility for the club.Located on an undeveloped part of the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds near Umbarger and Monterey roads, 16 of the 30 acres will be dedicated to four public, lighted turf fields that the entire community can access. The remaining 14 acres will accommodate four professional fields and a 35,000 square foot training and practice center for the Earthquakes’ pro and youth teams in the Earthquakes Academy. The facility will include locker rooms, a weight room, dining hall, theater, medical treatment center, hydrotherapy equipment, laundry rooms and office space for staff and more.“This is a community place,” Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez said during a press conference announcing the partnership between the county, the Ear...