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More bodies found after surprise eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi, raising apparent toll to 23

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:53:29 GMT

BATU PALANO, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers searching the hazardous slopes of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano found more bodies among the climbers caught by a surprise eruption two days ago, raising the number of confirmed and presumed dead to 23.More than 50 climbers were rescued after the initial eruption Sunday, and 11 others were initially confirmed dead. Another eruption Monday spewed a new burst of hot ash as high as 800 meters (2,620 feet) into the air and temporarily halted search operations. The latest bodies were found not too far from the eruption site, estimated to be only a few meters (yards) away, said Edi Mardianto, the deputy police chief in West Sumatra province. The bodies of five climbers have been recovered, and 18 are presumed dead because they were so close to the eruption of hot gases and ash.“The rest we want to evacuate are 18 and we expect they are no longer alive. The team will evacuate and take them to the hospital tomorrow or today to be identified,” M...

At least 6 people have died as heavy rains from Tropical Cyclone Michaung hit India’s coasts

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:53:29 GMT

NEW DELHI (AP) — Torrential rains and strong winds lashing India’s southern and eastern coasts have killed at least six people, officials said, as states there braced for a powerful storm expected to make landfall later Tuesday. The southern states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, as well as Odisha in the east, experienced heavy downpours Monday as authorities issued warnings for Tropical Cyclone Michaung, which is likely to hit the southern coast with maximum sustained winds of 90-100 kph (56-62 mph) and gusts up to 110 kph (68 mph), the Indian Meteorological Department said.A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a tropical storm Monday as it inched towards Bapatla, a coastal district in Andhra Pradesh state. On Monday night, authorities in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, said six people in the city had died as the impending storm unleashed rains that caused trees to topple and walls to collapse, and submerged roads and cars in knee-deep waters.Videos ...

Tuesday's wet early snow yields to sprinkles/drizzle

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:53:29 GMT

Later this week, Pacific air to produce unseasonable December Thursday/Friday "warmth" — 50s expected; a Friday 60 possible — weekend storm prospects being monitoredWGN WEATHER HEADLINESUNSEASONABLY MILD AIR HEADED FOR CHICAGO AND THE MIDWESTThis GOES WEST true color weather satellite image shows the mammoth Gulf of Alaska storm and the moisture which is streaming toward the Pacific Northwest and western Canada. NOTE THE RAINFALL projections for the West.The mountains out West will scour a good deal of the eastbound moisture out of the atmosphere, leaving a flow of UNSEASONABLY MILD AIR headed for Chicago and the Midwest.HERE'S AN ANIMATED LOOK AT SATELLITE-DERIVED ATMOSPHERIC MOISTURE, a product from CIMSS (the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies) at the University of Wisconsin, MadisonMonday GOES WEST weather satellite image of the ATMOSPHERIC RIVER headed for the Pacific northwest beneath the southern flank of a powerhouse Gulf of Alaska storm system. Image...

Target to give away $500 to 500 Target Circle members this holiday season

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:53:29 GMT

(KTLA) -- Target announced on Monday that it's offering 500 Target Circle members the chance to win a $500 shopping spree. Winners will also receive a free, one-year membership of Shipt, Target’s same-day delivery service. Annual memberships typically cost $99."It's a fun way for guests to stock up on toys, gifts and all the essentials for the busy holiday season,” Jill Sando, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer at Target, said in a statement.Target said customers aged 18 and older who are members of the Target Circle loyalty program are eligible for a chance to win and will be selected at random. If you're not already a member, you can join by Dec. 8 to participate in the giveaway. Target to close 9 stores, including 3 in the San Francisco Bay Area, citing safety concerns The winners will be chosen and notified by email on or around Dec. 12, the company said. Target partnered with actress Hilary Duff to announce the giveaway. The extra “cash” will be welcome...

Helping an Army veteran get his misplaced pension check

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:53:29 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The wife of an Army veteran pleaded for help after the government misplaced their pension checks. No one knew the location of the checks, which the couple desperately needed to survive.It's been a nightmare for Val Kovac and her husband, Army veteran Michael Martin Kovac. The couple lives at an assisted living center in south St. Louis. They haven’t received Michael’s $2,000-a-month Army pension check since August.The couple moved from their south city home to the assisted living center, and that's when the trouble struck. They had informed the VA and the U.S. Postal Service of their move. But it's been four consecutive months without checks. “I think it's stinky (that) they were doing it. They were sending the checks to the bank, then all of a sudden they just stopped,” Val said. “And I called and asked did we get cancelled for anything for some reason, and they said, ‘No, no; you should be getting your checks.’” Close Thanks for signing up! Wa...

Man makes dash for it as city tries towing car with expired tags

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:53:29 GMT

CALVERTON Park, Mo. - Call it a man's last-ditch effort to save his car from a north St. Louis County municipality trying to tow it for having expired plates.Calverton Park Police and Code Enforcement Lieutenant Sean Gibbons tried to tow Jeff Stiehr's vehicle in August. The city called it a derelict vehicle or, in other words, the plates had expired tags."He knew what my situation was," Stiehr said. "I jumped in my car and said, ‘You're not taking it.’"Stiehr said he just started a new job making decent money and needed the car to get to work. He jumped in the driver's seat to avoid the tow truck."I pulled forward a little bit to back up and I went through the yard," Stiehr said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Stiehr said he never saw pol...

Mizzou running back Cody Schraeder wins Bulsworth trophy

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:53:29 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Mizzou running back Cody Schrader was awarded with the Bulsworth trophy on Monday evening.The honor is bestowed upon the best FBS college football player who started his career as a walk-on. After spending four seasons at Truman State, Schrader joined Mizzou in 2022 as a walk-on before leading the Tigers in rushing in that season. Mizzou selected for NY6 Cotton Bowl against Ohio State During this season, Schrader has 247 carries for 1,489 yards (6.0 ypc) and 13 touchdowns. He also became the first player in SEC history with a 200-yard receiving and 100-yard rushing game in SEC. He accomplished the feat against Tennessee with 205 rushing yards and 116 receiving yards. He also led the SEC in rushing. His play also earned him a spot as a finalist for the Doak Walker Award, given to the best running back in college football. Schrader is currently third in the nation in rushing yards and leads in yards per game with 124.9.He will look to cap off his historic season wit...

Dollar General adds produce to St. Louis location

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:53:29 GMT

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. – On a dreary Monday, you only needed to take a few steps inside the Maryland Heights Dollar General on Midland Boulevard to see the vibrant colors of the store's new produce section.“We’re offering everything from the fresh fruit all the way down to the makings of a salsa,” Kisha Hayes, manager of the Dollar General store, said.In its second week of offering produce, she says customers are taking note of the new options. The two closest grocery stores are three and a half and two and a half miles away, respectively.“Huge convenience for these small, little neighborhoods you see here. We have several apartment complexes here, and we have a customer base that just wants to come in, grab what they need, and go home,” Hayes said. “They don’t want to have to travel too far and deal with a big crowd, especially after work.” The 7 St. Louis restaurants visited by Guy Fieri on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives’ Dollar General says it offers the top 20 items typically so...

Grand Theft Auto VI coming in 2025, Rockstar says after trailer leak

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:53:29 GMT

By Cecilia D’Anastasio, BloombergRockstar Games released the first trailer for the newest version of Grand Theft Auto on Monday, giving fans a glimpse of what’s likely to rank as one of the industry’s top-selling titles.The game will be released in 2025, the company said in statement Monday. Rockstar, part of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., posted a trailer on the studio’s YouTube channel after a version leaked on social media. The video includes some elements of what Bloomberg News has already reported, such as that the new title features a male and female protagonist and that it’s set in a fictional version of Miami. The trailer was originally scheduled to debut on Tuesday morning.“Grand Theft Auto VI continues our efforts to push the limits of what’s possible in highly immersive, story-driven open-world experiences,” Rockstar founder Sam Houser said in the statement. “We’re thrilled to be able to share this new vision with players everywhere.”First released in 1997, Grand The...

3.5 magnitude earthquake rattles northern Orange County

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:53:29 GMT

A preliminary 3.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Orange County area Monday evening.The earthquake was reported around 8:09 p.m., about one mile east of Fullerton, according to the United States Geological Survey.Preliminary data from the USGS reported that the earthquake had a depth of about 6.6 miles, and estimated intensity of the shaking was considered "light."An aftershock with a preliminary 2.3 magnitude struck just 20 minutes later in the same area. Additional aftershocks may be likely in the next several hours. There are currently no reports of any damage or injuries, and there have yet to be any responses on the USGS "Felt Report."If you experienced shaking in your area, you can fill out the Felt Report online. To read about other recent earthquakes in our area, click here.