City of St. Charles shuts down water treatment plant due to ammonia drop
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:47:29 GMT
ST. CHARLES, Mo. - The City of St. Charles shut down its Elm Point Water Treatment Plant on Sunday and is now solely reliant on the City of St. Louis for its drinking water.According to a statement from the city, the plant was closed on Sunday following a drop in the free level of ammonia in raw water.The plant had been producing a million gallons of drinking water per day for St. Charles residents and businesses.John Phillips, superintendent of utilities for the City of St. Charles, tells FOX 2 that St. Charles is purchasing between 6 and 7 1/2 million gallons of water per day from St. Louis City. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW This is a developing story and is being updated. Please refresh this page every few minutes for the latest.Man shot, killed by Denver police was holding a marker, not a weapon
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The Denver police officer who shot and killed an unarmed man during an alleged domestic violence incident earlier this month believed the man was armed with a knife, but he was actually holding only a black marker, according to body-worn camera footage released Monday.The shooting happened Aug. 5 just before 8 p.m. in the 2300 block of West Cedar Avenue. The graphic body-worn camera footage shows Brandon Cole, 36, held a black marker in his hand and raised the marker to chest-level as he charged at a police officer that night.The officer, who has not been publicly identified, shot Cole twice. The body-worn camera footage shows an uninvolved woman and young child were standing directly behind Cole when the officer opened fire. Cole was killed; no one else was injured.“This is a tremendous tragedy,” Chief Ron Thomas said during a news conference Monday in which police offered the most detailed account to date of the killing.The incident began at 7:56 p.m., when a neighbor ...Popular Denver restaurant closing after 10 years on 17th Avenue
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Humboldt Kitchen + Bar’s 10-year run is coming to an end. The neighborhood eatery, located at 1700 Humboldt St., plans to close in early September, according to a notice on its website.“After negotiation, the restaurant owners and landlord were unable to settle on lease extension terms that were acceptable and sustainable for the future of the business,” the announcement reads. “Additional information regarding the restaurant’s closing schedule and activities will be announced on our website once available.”Concept Restaurants, which owns Humboldt and eight other restaurants (including Stout Street Social in Denver, and a few hotels), opened Humboldt in 2013. The New American restaurant is popular for its farm-to-table and fish-centric menu filled with oysters, craft beer and wine. It is also known for its award-winning hamburger.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Chocolate Lab closes less than five months after reopening Restaurant...15 August 1975: Murder of Bangladesh’s Founding Father - An evil attempt to murder Bangladesh
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48 years ago, on 15 August 1975, Bangladesh witnessed the darkest dawn in its history since independence in 1971. The Father of the Nation of Bangladesh and then President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, popularly known as "Bangabandhu" (Friend of Bengal) along with most of the members of his family including his ten-year old son were brutally assassinated by a group of terrorist military officials. His two daughters survived the carnage as they were abroad. The eldest one, Sheikh Hasina, is the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh,A few weeks later, a notorious Indemnity Ordinance was promulgated by the brutal usurper Khandaker Moshtaque Ahmed, who proclaimed martial law on 15 August 1975 and declared himself the President of the country, preventing the trial of this gravest crime against humanity. This national traitor Ahmed appointed then Major General Ziaur Rahman as the Chief of Army Staff, who eventually declared himself President in April 1977. The killing spree by the internal enemie...Officials offer rewards in unsolved L.A. County killings
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on Monday offered rewards for information in four unsolved homicide cases.Sheriff Robert Luna said detectives have exhausted all resources in their searches for those responsible in the killings, and families still have no answers.Loved ones are seeking closure and are pleading for the public’s help to help solve the cases.Luis Sandoval was killed in 2007. (KTLA) “We can’t do this without you,” Luna said.“Any day that a killer goes by without accountability is another day that we’re all at risk,” District Attorney George Gascón said. A $25,000 reward is being offered to find who gunned down 70-year-old Luis Sandoval as he was riding his bicycle at the intersection of Olympic Boulevard and Hicks Avenue in East Los Angeles in 2007.He was caught in the middle of gunfire teen two rival groups, officials said.In 2016, 43-year-old Keith Jackson was found fatally shot in the driver’s seat of a parked car in Compton.A $20,000 reward is being offer...Heads up, online daters: You may be wooing a robot
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In a development that should surprise exactly no one, the online dating world is embracing newfangled chatbots, making it entirely possible that would-be Romeos are in fact courting virtual Juliets.Popular dating apps such as Tinder and Hinge are already incorporating AI into their technology, allowing users to turn over online exchanges to chatbots.The automated systems are also serving as trainers and matchmakers for people who consider themselves lovers, not fighters.And there are apps available that serve as your digital Cyrano de Bergerac, offering snappy responses to online queries from potential partners.This was probably inevitable in light of how quickly AI and chatbots have entered workplaces and education, allowing users to skip a lot of the work that once went into reports or school assignments.Roughly half of all adults under 30 have tried a dating site or app, according to Pew Research. But many come away with a negative experience -- shallow conversations, endless swi...Donations and supplies needed for cats and dogs in fire-ravaged Maui
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As the devastating wildfires continue in Maui, many across the country are doing their part to help those deeply affected. One resident in Southern California is helping dog and cat owners, who have lost everything, get to keep their furry friends. Map shows where Maui suffered estimated $5.5B in damages Shelley MacEwen has been a volunteer at the Agoura Hills Animal Care Center for almost 15 years. Before the pandemic, she vacationed in Maui while also volunteering her time at the Maui Humane Society. She's now acting as a liaison between the two and taking donations to help pets in need. People watch as smoke and flames fill the air from raging wildfires on Front Street in downtown Lahaina, Maui on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. (Alan Dickar via AP)So far, she's donated 270 pounds of supplies to the island and is still looking for more items like strong leashes, big harnesses, large collars, plastic collapsable dog and cat bowls and toys. Money is also welcomed whether it's cash, check...Teenage founder Justin Jin turns YouTube channel into billion-view entertainment empire
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A study published in The Sun says that 75% of children aged 6 to 17 want to become influencers. So Justin Jin, a high school freshman at the time, posted Minecraft videos on YouTube as50mMidas. By 2020’s New Year’s Eve, he took home $100. The next month, he pulled in a thousand. “For the first year, I saw it as a complete side thing,” Justin shares in USA Today.Generation Z spends less time watching television, and a lot more time scrolling their smartphone screens. Any media company that wants to stay relevant has to create quick, fun, and informative content. The realization was all the validation Justin needed to finally debut a project that he had fantasized for years.“Okay, let’s just put content [on social media],” he said. “Let’s do what Condé Nast or Penske does, but more for Gen Z. And let’s make it relatable and authentic. Let’s build a community.” Justin opened up accounts on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and started with two videos a day. He dove headfirst into R...Adnan Dedic’s Recent Success Story Redefines Luxury for Fort Myers
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Meet Adnan Dedic, a young and ambitious real estate agent who recently achieved a remarkable career milestone by selling an extravagant 8.95 million dollar home in Fort Myers, Florida. This achievement, made possible with the assistance of his esteemed partner Cindy Cyrus, is just one of the many successes marking Dedic’s increasingly impressive career. The luxury property they sold now holds the prestigious title of the most expensive home ever sold within the last 20 years in Fort Myers, setting a new standard for luxury living in the area.“I remember when I first started in the real estate world eight years ago, I was trying to sell anything I could get my hands on. My first deal was $135,000. It’s a truly euphoric feeling of gratitude to look at how far I’ve come today, not only for the prestige of the home, but for the opportunity to be part of real estate history in Fort Myers with this sale. Even dealing with the most expensive home to be listed in Fort Myers in 20 year...Karmic Neighborhood’s Latest Single, “That’s Me”, Unleashing Resilience in Melody
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Music has always been the universal language for artists who express their deep emotions through rhythms resonating with listeners. One such track that will take listeners on a ride through resilience, perseverance, and hope is “That’s Me”, the latest single by Karmic Neighborhood. The song is the fifth track in a series of pre-album singles leading up to the soundtrack release for Equinox the Musical. While the album is scheduled to drop in September 2023, the single, “That’s Me”, takes listeners to the depths of emotions, capturing the essence of a young lover’s plight through life’s most challenging circumstances.We have all faced a crossroad in life where no path takes us to the destination we planned, and we have no option to turn back. Jason, the protagonist of Equinox the Musical, is navigating a situation that makes him more relatable to us. In this musical journey, Jason’s vulnerability and courage are reflected as he leaves h...Latest news
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