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Alton man convicted of child sex crimes, sentenced to 45 years in prison

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:33:04 GMT

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - An Alton man was recently convicted of child sex crimes and sentenced to 45 years in prison. Ryan M. Nation, 39, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and one count of child pornography. Person of interest wanted for killing two people in Troy, Missouri Investigators say Nation committed sexual acts with a child on March 15, 2022, and used a phone to record the assault on video.The Madison County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the case after a cybertip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. “We will continue to work with law enforcement and use any available resources to investigate and prosecute those who prey on children,” said Madison County State's Attorney Thomas Haine. “I commend the diligent work of law enforcement and the prosecution team in our Children’s Justice Division, who worked hard to ensure this offender will no longer be a threat to our children and our community.”...

9 Collaboration Fest beers you don’t want to miss this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:33:04 GMT

Collaboration Fest, which is Colorado’s most interesting and unusual brewing showcase, takes place Saturday, March 25, in Westminster and features more than 120 different beers that were brewed specifically for the festival.Founded in 2014 by the Colorado Brewers Guild as a way to highlight the camaraderie between the state’s craft beer producers, the signature festival teams brewers together to highlight their connections and creativity.A few of the trends this year to note:There are about 35 lagers in the mix, ranging from the classic pilsners to some wild and wacky Baltic porters, Czech dark lagers and bocks.Ingredients truly run the gamut, from seaweed, Chinese plums and spruce tips to shitake mushrooms, dandelions and kitchen spices.The use of Thiolized yeast strains, which are designed to release and enhance flavor and aroma compounds during fermentation.Collaboration Fest takes place at The Westin Westminster, 10600 Westminster Blvd., on March 25 from 3 to 6 p.m. ...

One-pot Japanese curry chicken and rice recipe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:33:04 GMT

By Kay Chun, The New York TimesUsually milder and sweeter than Indian curries, classic Japanese curry is a thick beef-and-vegetable stew served over rice. This recipe is not a traditional one, but rather an easy weeknight version, a one-pot meal featuring juicy chicken thighs, vegetables and rice. Instead of relying on store-bought or homemade instant curry roux, this dish relies on a few spices to mimic traditional Japanese curry flavors. Curry powder, ground nutmeg and Worcestershire sauce are combined and bloomed in butter to create the round and rich sauce. Onions, potatoes and carrots create the bulk of traditional Japanese curry, but sweet potatoes, cauliflower and peas would be great substitutions or additions. Serve the meal with any type of pickle you have on hand for a vinegary hit to contrast the rich curry.Yield: 4 servingsTotal time: 1 hourIngredients2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6 large thighs)2 tablespoons canola oilSalt and black pepper3 tablespoons...

Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies fire at vehicle, chase fleeing suspect during Denver rush hour

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:33:04 GMT

Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies converged during rush hour Wednesday near Bowles Avenue and Chase Street after a police shooting and chase with a “suspect at large.”A deputy fired at a tan Lincoln Navigator that had rammed patrol vehicles before the driver fled, officials said.No injuries were reported. Jefferson County officials said in a Twitter posting that the Navigator had heavy side damage and that the suspect was moving north toward Grant Ranch.Tan Lincoln Navigator has heavy passenger side damage. Suspect is a white or Hispanic male. Suspect vehicle was last seen traveling north on Chase toward Grant Ranch. Deputies still searching the area. CIRT will be investigating the officer involved shooting. #JCSO pic.twitter.com/9UX1iySzPJ— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) March 22, 2023Heavy police presence at Bowles & Chase following an officer involved shooting in #Jeffco. Deputy on foot, fired at a tan Lincoln Navigator that drove directly toward ...

Possessed by Metal at the Whisky

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:33:04 GMT

Possessed by Metal at the Whisky: Apparently it’s metal season in Los Angeles at the moment. In recent weeks, we’ve seen death metal titans Brujeria, Suffocation and Death to All (former members of Death), LA’s own Bitch, and Bay Area thrashers Vio-Lence. It’s enough to make your neck ache, and on Tuesday night the Bay was back in SoCal in the shape of Possessed.While they were a part of the Bay Area thrash scene of the ’80s, Possessed were on the more extreme end of the metal spectrum, crossing over into death metal territory. Some say Possessed was the first death metal band, though the lines are blurred so nothing is exact.The list of ex members is long, and in some cases distinguished. It includes celebrated Primus guitarist Larry LaLonde, as well as Fear Factory/Soulfly man Tony Campos. The current lineup includes Emilio Márquez (drums), Daniel Gonzalez and Claudeous Creame (guitars) and Robert Cardenas (bass). At least, we think it does. It seems ...

Cool Easter Egg Stuffers Besides Candy the Kids and Grandkids Will Love

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:33:04 GMT

Half of the fun of watching kiddos hunt for eggs is watching how happy they are to find what the Easter egg stuffers are. But sometimes, they can already anticipate that it’ll be candies and chocolates in there. While candies are a surefire way to get kids excited for the Easter egg hunt, there are also other types of stuffers that they can enjoy and find useful as well.When is Easter 2023?This year, Easter is celebrated on April 9, 2023.Other notable holidays and/or observances related to Easter 2023 are:Palm Sunday: April 2Holy Thursday: April 6 (end of Lent)Good Friday: April 7Holy Saturday: April 8Easter Monday: April 10The Top Non-Candy Easter Egg StuffersTemporary TattoosTemporary tattoos are almost always a no-fail surprise for the grandkids — but you probably already know that! You might even also have fond memories of getting excited about temporary tattoos yourself from childhood. Not only are temporary tattoos budget-friendly and they come in various designs, they’re also...

Northern California teacher spends 13 days hiking through snow to get to school

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:33:04 GMT

The classic “old grumpy grandpa” saying goes something like this: “Back in my day, we walked 15 miles to school in the snow! Barefoot! Uphill! Both ways! And we liked it that way!”For Eagle Peak Middle School eighth grade science teacher Paula Abajian, there is some truth in that saying for her, as she spent 13 days hiking through snow and ice to get access to a vehicle, to then drive or be driven to school. Monday evening, March 13, was the first day she could finally drive the road to her home since the snowy weather started on Feb. 22.Eagle Peak teacher Paula Abajian hiking through snow to get to school. For Abajian, the logistics were as follows. She and her husband and two young children live at 2,500 feet above sea level in the mountains above Willits. The road to their home is on a north-facing slope, with several feet of snow accumulating on it from all the storms and not melting much due to the lack of sun on the north face. Midway through the series of storms, the sno...

‘Shattered earth’: 4.6-magnitude quake shakes Humboldt County … again

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:33:04 GMT

The shaking Tuesday afternoon amounted to a 4.6 magnitude quake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.The quake struck around 4:20 p.m. and was located on land around 7 miles west southwest of Ferndale.Local earthquake expert Lori Dengler, a professor emeritus for Cal Poly Humboldt, said the quake was on land.“You couldn’t walk a mile anywhere in Southern Humboldt without encountering a fault,” Dengler said Tuesday afternoon. “I mean, it’s shattered Earth is the best way to sort of think of it.”She said it was probably an aftershock of the Dec. 20, 2022, quake.Related ArticlesCalifornia News | How many Bay Area concrete buildings might fall like those in Turkey’s deadly earthquake? California News | Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12, causes wide damage California News | Ready for the Big One? Homeowners in these Bay Area cities can apply for money to prepare for earthquakes California News | Opinion: Major quakes...

With domestic violence case pending, California man arrested for killing a former romantic partner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:33:04 GMT

A 36-year-old Anaheim man, out on bond while a domestic violence case was pending, was charged Tuesday with murder in the death of an ex-girlfriend, Orange County court records show.Aaron Stevan Romo also faces an enhancement of a secondary offense committed while released from custody, court records show. He was scheduled to make his first appearance on the new charges Tuesday.Romo was arrested in Riverside County hours after police responded to an apartment in the 1900 block of South Union Street in Anaheim and found 24-year-old Mirelle Mateus of La Palma dead inside just before 2:30 p.m. on March 17, police said.Detectives determined Mateus was killed and identified Romo as the suspect, police said, but they did not provide details on Mateus’ injuries or what evidence they had linking Romo to the crime.Romo was being held without bail, police said.Detectives said Romo and Mateus were previously in a romantic relationship.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Parent...

Geologists checking hillsides threatening Southern California apartment buildings as more rain falls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:33:04 GMT

As the latest rain storms saturated the region, officials were keeping a watchful eye on landslide areas in San Clemente and Newport Beach, where recent hillside collapses prompted the evacuation of homes and apartment buildings.In San Clemente, heavy rain during the morning Tuesday caused a few more feet of debris to fall, but no structural movement was detected as of the afternoon between storms, said Mayor Chris Duncan.Four apartment buildings, with about 20 units between them, were red-tagged last week when concrete decks and the hillside collapsed down the bluff and onto the popular beach trail in North Beach.“We’re not out of the woods yet, but it’s good that we didn’t have any other structures failing,” Duncan said Tuesday afternoon.Last weeks landslide formed a cavern beneath a concrete concrete patio in San Clemente on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 is being monitored by geologists after resent rain storms. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG) City engineers ...