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Judge dismisses Twin Metals lawsuit against Biden administration

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:04 GMT

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit Twin Metals filed last year against the Biden administration over its decision to cancel the company’s mineral leases for its planned copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.Judge Christopher Cooper of the U.S. District Court in Washington on Wednesday granted a motion by two federal agencies and a coalition of environmental groups and recreational businesses to dismiss Twin Metals’ claims. The decision can be appealed, according to the order.In a 21-page decision, Cooper said the court found it lacked jurisdiction on two of the company’s claims “and that the remaining two fail to state a claim.”In August 2022, Twin Metals and its exploration subsidiary Franconia Minerals sued the U.S. Department of Interior and Bureau of Land Management, arguing the federal agencies’ decision to cancel two of their mineral leases in January was “arbitrary, capricious, and unlawful evisceration” of the company’...

Rail crossing gates fixed after being stuck in down position on Alameda in Aurora

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:04 GMT

The railroad crossing gates on Alameda Avenue near South Sable Road were stuck in the down position for about an hour before being fixed, an RTD spokesperson said.The railroad crossing gates at Alameda and Sable are stuck in the down position. @AuroraPD are working their way to the intersection to help clear out traffic. @RideRTD has been advised and advising they have a 10 min. ETA. Please avoid the area.— Chief Art Acevedo (@ArtAcevedo) September 7, 2023Aurora Police Chief Art Acevedo reported the problem about 8:15 a.m. and said Aurora police officers were working to clear traffic from the intersection.The RTD spokesperson said the gates were fixed about 9 a.m.Related ArticlesTransportation | “Not a peachy drive”: Truck carrying load of Palisade peaches crashes on I-70 east near Morrison Transportation | I-70 reopens at Denver West after ice cream truck fire is out Transportation | Eastbound lanes of I-70 reopen after t...

Stagecoach Festival: Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church headlining 2024 festival

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:04 GMT

After much anticipation, Goldenvoice and other organizers have announced the full lineup for country music's biggest festival. The 2024 Stagecoach Festival will feature headliners Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert and Eric Church.“I can’t wait to get back to the desert to play Stagecoach in 2024. It’s going to be one hell of a party," Church said. Morgan Wallen is shown in an undated photo provided by the 2024 Stagecoach Festival.The three-day festival will also feature Willie Nelson & Family, Post Malone (performing a special set of country covers), Jelly Roll, HARDY, Megan Moroney, Bailey Zimmerman, Leon Bridges, Diplo, Wiz Khalifa, The Beach Boys, Elle King and more. “Stagecoach is such a legendary festival,  and I am honored to be headlining the final night.  I have so many friends who never miss it and I know this will be a monumental weekend for all of us. Can’t wait to see everybody there," Wallen said.The festival will take place Friday, April 26, to Sunday, April...

Sheriff's Department employee accused of illegally recording colleagues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:04 GMT

A civilian employee of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has been charged with illegally recording her colleagues.Operations Assistant III Meghan Capone, 43, is accused of using "a small electronic voice-activated audio recording device plugged into her work computer" between March and June 2021, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said in a Thursday news release. "An external storage device also connected to Capone’s work computer allegedly contained audio files of private conversations between her superiors and their legal team," the release added. A motive behind the alleged recording was not disclosed, but prosecutors said she targeted the Body Worn Camera Unit.“Violating the law, especially as a government employee, is a serious breach of public trust,” District Attorney George Gascón said in the release. “Government employees are held to the highest standards of conduct and ethics. Defendant Capone’s alleged role in breaching the security and trust of h...

Is local live streaming the future of professional sports?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:04 GMT

On Thursday, KTLA and the Los Angeles Clippers announced that they extended their partnership through the 2024-25 NBA season which involves KTLA broadcasting all Clippers preseason games and select regular season games. The relationship also includes live streaming games on KTLA.com and KTLA+, the station’s app for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and Samsung Smart TVs.The addition of local live streaming is a relatively new development in professional sports and comes at a time when the business model for many regional sports networks (RSNs) is collapsing due to cord-cutting and other market forces.We recently spoke with Rick Allen, CEO of KTLA’s streaming partner, ViewLift, about the past, present and potential future of sports broadcasting rights.What has caused this house of cards to collapse for the regional sports networks?Rick Allen: You have to start from two different directions.One is structurally for RSNs, which were created to capture what was the great benefit of cable televisio...

Bus driver wins $100,000 on Powerball, promptly retires

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:04 GMT

It wasn’t the big jackpot, but it was apparently big enough for James Keown to decide he had enough of driving buses for a living.Keown, a school bus driver in Louisville, Kentucky, won $100,000 on the Aug. 19 Powerball drawing by matching four white ball numbers and the Powerball, and then doubling his prize with the Power Play option, lottery officials said.After confirming his winnings, Keown first picked up the phone to call his wife, Monta.“I panicked thinking something was wrong,” Monta told Kentucky Lottery officials.  “He told me, ‘I just paid off my bills.’ I said, ‘You did what?’”  ‘I just paid off my bills. I just won $100,000!’”James' next call was to work.“I called my boss on Sunday, and I told him, ‘I hit the lottery and I’m not coming back.’… I loved my job, but I’d been thinking about retiring for a while,” Keown said.He had worked as a school bus driver for 11 years.Keown and his wife claimed the prize the Monday after the drawing. He walked away with a check for $7...

Judge rejects new trial for Danny Masterson, ‘That ’70s Show’ star faces decades in prison

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:04 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson could get as much as 30 years to life in prison at his sentencing Thursday for the rapes of two women two decades ago. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo is set to sentence the 47-year-old actor after rejecting a defense motion for a new trial. She is hearing victim impact statements before issuing her ruling on what Masterson's sentence will be. The actor, who has been in custody since May, sat in court wearing a suit.“When you raped me, you stole from me,” said one woman who Masterson was convicted of raping in 2003. “That’s what rape is, a theft of the spirit.”“You are pathetic, disturbed and completely violent,” she said. “The world is better off with you in prison.”The other woman Masterson was found guilty of raping said he “has not shown an ounce of remorse for the pain he caused.” She told the judge, “I knew he belonged behind bars for the safety of all the women he came into contact with. I am so sor...

1 Killed in 2-Car Accident on Interstate 15 [Corona, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:04 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near Cajalco RoadCORONA, CA (September 7, 2023) – Early Thursday afternoon, one victim was killed in a 2-car accident on Interstate 15.The incident occurred around 12:41 p.m., on the southbound lanes of the freeway near Cajalco Road.Per reports, the driver of a white pickup-truck and a sedan collided near the Cajaco off-ramp. Upon impact, the sedan overturned and ejected an occupant onto the road.Despite life-saving efforts, medics pronounced one victim dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.Paramedics also transported another victim to Riverside Community Hospital with life-threatening injuries.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim. May you find comfort and strength duri...

Rider Seriously Injured in Pursuit Crash on Interstate 10 [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:04 GMT

Motorcyclist Hospitalized after Speeding Collision near 7th StreetPHOENIX, AZ (September 7, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, one rider sustained injuries in a pursuit crash on Interstate 10.Officers responded around 12:50 a.m., near 7th Street on August 16th. Per reports, an officer attempted to perform a traffic stop on two speeding motorcyclists when one of the riders sped off.The pursuit then came to a stop near 7th Street when the rider was struck by a white pickup truck.Paramedics arrived and transported one of the riders to Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center for further treatment. In addition, the rider was described as a man in his 20s.Meanwhile, crews blocked the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. No other information was released by the investigators, and the crash is still under investigation.It is a law enforcement officer’s duty to conduct traffic stops to serve and protect the community. It could be a stressful situation for...

Mihai Pasconi Killed in Skateboard Crash on Blue Oaks Avenue [Roseville, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:04 GMT

32-Year-Old Skateboarder Dies after Being Hit by VehicleROSEVILLE, CA (September 7, 2023) – Tuesday evening, a skateboarding incident on Blue Oaks Avenue claimed the life of Mihai Pasconi.The incident happened on August 29th, at around 9:15 p.m. near the intersection of Blue Oaks Avenue and Roseville Parkway.According to reports, Pasconi was riding his skateboard when he was struck by a speeding vehicle. The collision left Pasconi with serious injuries.First responders transported Pasconi to Sutter Medical Center for treatment.Meanwhile, the driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.Later at the hospital, officials pronounced 32-year-old Mihai Pasconi dead due to the extent of his condition.Following the incident, Mihai Pasconi’s sister-in-law has created a GoFundMe page to support his family in the wake of their loss.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the fam...