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Helping an Army veteran get his misplaced pension check

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:52 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 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:52 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 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:52 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 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:52 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 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:52 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 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:52 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.

Lyft offering free ride credits for seniors, disabled people in L.A. County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:52 GMT

Seniors and disabled residents of Los Angeles County can receive free rides through Lyft from now until the end of the year.The ride-hailing service has partnered with Southern California Resources for Independent Living in L.A. County and Self Help for the Elderly in San Francisco County to provide $20,000 in free ride credits throughout the month of December.The program, Lyft officials say, is designed to help "break down some of the barriers these individuals face during holiday travel."“Holiday travel is stressful under the best of circumstances, but for those living with a disability or who are elderly, it can be especially difficult,” said Nicholas Johnson, Lyft's Public Policy Director. "Lyft’s mission is to make travel easier, and by helping remove some of these pain points, we hope to improve these individuals’ holiday travel experience so they can spend more time with the ones they love." Google apologizes for sending SoCal-bound drivers on road to nowhere Qualifying rid...

Man attacked by teens while trying to prevent fight at San Mateo park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:52 GMT

SAN MATEO – A man was assaulted Sunday night when he tried to stop a fight from happening at a park in San Mateo, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Daly City woman pleads no contest to felony charges connected to fatal collision that killed her car’s passenger Crime and Public Safety | Sheriff’s Office arrests Half Moon Bay man who allegedly hit, robbed domestic partner Crime and Public Safety | Peninsula man convicted of exposing himself to strangers and police officers Crime and Public Safety | Man arrested in connection with BART service disruption Crime and Public Safety | SSF police say a man assaulted car passenger into critical condition, arrest made Three teenagers were arrested in connection with the attack, the San Mateo Police Department said in a news release Monday. Police are working to identify a fourth suspect.Officers were called to Central Park at 50 East...

Sean Couturier scores in OT to lift the Flyers over the Penguins 2-1

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:52 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sean Couturier scored 3:55 into overtime to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night.Tyson Foerster scored in regulation for Philadelphia. Sidney Crosby became Pittsburgh’s all-time leading scorer against the Flyers when he tallied late in the first period.Couturier also scored the game-winner in the first leg of a home-and-home set on Saturday night. The Penguins have lost five of seven and seven of 10. JETS 2, HURRICANES 1WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Nikolaj Ehlers and Kyle Connor each had a goal and added an assist to lead Winnipeg to its second straight win after a three-game skid.Mark Scheifele had two assists and Laurent Brossoit stopped 42 shots for Winnipeg.Martin Necas scored for Carolina, and Antti Raanta made 20 saves. The Hurricanes had earned points in four straight games.The Jets announced before the game that they had signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a three-year contract extension.LIGHTNING 4, STAR...

Ehlers, Connor lead Jets to 2-1 win over Hurricanes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:52 GMT

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Nikolaj Ehlers and Kyle Connor each had a goal and added an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night.Mark Scheifele had two assists and Laurent Brossoit stopped 42 shots for Winnipeg, which won its second straight after a three-game skid.Martin Necas scored for Carolina, and Antti Raanta made 20 saves. The Hurricanes had earned points in four straight games (3-0-1).After being outshot 12-0 through the first 16 1/2 minutes of the game, the Jets opened the scoring with only their second shot on goal. Ehlers set Connor up alone in front of Raanta and he beat him cleanly with 3:02 left in the first period. It was his 15th of the season.Brossoit looked sharp in the opening period when he faced 15 shots, many of them dangerous chances for the Hurricanes. He was forced to stop a point-blank shot from Carolina forward Teuvo Teravainen in the first minute.Raanta robbed Winnipeg forward Gabe Vilardi, then stopped ...