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Three metros on the verge of passing St. Louis in size

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area’s population hasn’t changed much in recent history. Around 2.8 million residents call the metro home in the present day, a number that's increased modestly by 12% over the last half-century.The St. Louis bi-state region is currently 21st largest in size among US metros and the largest consisting of Missouri, according to U.S. Census figures. That said, recent population trends reveal that three U.S. metros are on the verge of potentially passing the population of Greater St. Louis within the next few years if regional population trends continue in a similar direction as they have since 2020. St. Louis football coach shot by parent shares his comeback story The next three closest metros are within 150,000 people of St. Louis. All three have gained around 100,000 people since the start of a new decade. Greater St. Louis, meanwhile, has lost around 20,000 residents within the same time span.Keep an eye on these three metros...Orlan...

Oregon man dies in UTV crash in Lincoln County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. - A man from Portland, Oregon, died overnight in a UTV crash in Lincoln County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. MSHP has identified Jerome Vogt, 48, as the victim. Next of kin has been notified. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday near Jacks Road and Poppy Lane. From Israel to St. Louis: Couple’s journey home filled with hope for peace A MSHP crash report states that Vogt was traveling too fast for the conditions and failed to negotiate a curve properly. He went off the side of the roadway, then overcorrected, which caused the vehicle to overturn. Investigators say he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Lincoln County authorities are investigating the crash.

Pritzker announces $1 billion Midwest Hydrogen Hub to combat climate change

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

CHICAGO (WMBD)-- Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan have received a federal funding award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the Midwest Hydrogen Hub, a $1 billion decarbonization network that uses strategic hydrogen use to reduce carbon emissions.A Governor's Office news release states the new hydrogen hub will reduce carbon emissions by approximately 3.9 million metric tons a year.“The fight against climate change and the path toward a sustainable future require innovative solutions,” said Governor JB Pritzker. How to see the “Ring of Fire” eclipse on Saturday He continued, “Through this collaborative partnership with our neighbors and with the federal government’s support, we will foster a healthy economic environment for the hydrogen production market, while creating more clean energy jobs and lowering emissions across the region.”Hydrogen use will soon be coming to industrial sectors including steel and glass production, power generation, refining, heavy-duty transport...

Keeler: CU Buffs’ Deion Sanders looked lost. Travis Hunter looked gassed. After historic collapse vs. Stanford, has clock struck midnight on Boulder’s Cinderella?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

BOULDER — When Deion Sanders demanded his theme music, the Buffs played “Yakety Sax.” If Travis Hunter ran for 140 yards, Charles Kelly rambled for at least 220, arms waving furiously, as if trying to hail the last taxi in Times Square.“If you’re gonna point the fingers, point it at me, because if I’m allowing it, it should be on me, not (Kelly),” Coach Prime said of his veteran defensive coordinator after CU squandered a 29-0 halftime lead against Stanford in a 46-43 double overtime loss.“Put it on me. We go over this stuff. And there are times where you know what group is in … what group you’re on, but you have a lapse of understanding in those crucial moments. Right now, we’re not built for the moment. We’re not built for the moment.”For 30 minutes, the Buffs almost looked built for the College Football Playoff, a fireball of speed and swagger. For the next 30, they looked as if Karl Dorrell had never l...

Taylor Swift-forced Grove closure may cost workers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

Taylor Swift may be an economic stimulus package unto herself, but those benefits may not translate to workers at the Grove.When Swift held the premiere of her concert film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" at the upscale shopping center on Wednesday, the event's exclusive nature meant that all businesses had to close for the day, as reported by Los Angeles Magazine.The magazine cited a Puck report that AMC Theaters paid $2 million to shut down all the other businesses at the Grove. Well, not all the other businesses."One restaurant that did not shut down on Wednesday was La Piazza, which hosted an event for [Grove owner Rick] Caruso and his contingent of premiere guests since there wasn't an official afterparty," L.A. Magazine reported.Caruso reportedly promised to compensate business owners for the lost day of sales, though "it’s unclear whether those owners plan to pass that monetary gesture down to their staff," the Magazine said. That said, some workers seemed willing to shake it o...

Kurtenbach: The 49ers are huge favorites against the Browns, but Sunday’s game is still a big challenge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

Every NFL game is a test of talent, brawn, and smarts. But for the 49ers, Sunday’s game in Cleveland is a test of character, too.The Niners are the unquestioned team to beat in the NFL. They’ve won 15 consecutive regular-season games — a win Sunday would be a franchise record — and enter Sunday’s contest as a 9.5-point road favorite (and rising) against a Browns team that lost its best player for the season in Week 2 and is sitting its starting quarterback for the contest.This is a trap game if I’ve ever seen one.Related ArticlesSan Francisco 49ers | 49ers at Browns: Five keys to potential shutout win in Cleveland San Francisco 49ers | George Kittle’s ‘(Bleep) Dallas’ T-shirt draws NFL fine San Francisco 49ers | Get ready for 49ers’ Randy Gregory rushing Cleveland’s P.J. Walker San Francisco 49ers | Could dominant 49ers be peaking too soon? They’re not buying it. ...

Florida State QB Jordan Travis leaves game just before halftime with injury

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Quarterback Jordan Travis temporarily left No. 4 Florida State’s game against Syracuse with what appeared to be an injury to his left, non-throwing hand or arm on Saturday.Travis walked back to the locker room late in the second quarter for evaluation. There was no immediate update on his injury status.A redshirt senior, Travis scored on a 2-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and later connected with Keon Coleman on a 58-yard touchdown pass as Florida State took a 17-3 halftime lead.Travis completed 14 of 23 passes for 186 yards, distributing passes to six receivers, in the first half. He now has 86 combined touchdowns in his Florida State career, extending his school record. Travis also surpassed the 9,000-yard mark for total offense.This is the latest injury for Travis, who took a hit just before halftime at Boston College on Sept. 16 but returned for the second half. Travis played the following week, helping the Seminoles win at Clemson for the first...

Man United sale: Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim is withdrawing his bid – AP sources

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is withdrawing his offer to buy Manchester United, a person with knowledge of the process told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality restrictions. Sheikh Jassim had been one of the leading contenders to complete a takeover of the storied soccer club, which was put up for sale last year. Along with British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, the Qatari banker was one of only two bidders to publicly declare their intention to buy out United owners, the Glazer family. But almost a year since bids were invited for the 20-time English league champions, Sheikh Jassim has informed the Glazers he is withdrawing his offer, the person said. The person said Sheikh Jassim’s bid was almost double United’s current market valuation of $3.2 billion. Ratcliffe’s offer remains in place, although it has been reported that he is prepared to accept a mi...

Argentina reaches Rugby World Cup semifinals after coming back twice to beat Wales

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Argentina came from behind twice to beat Wales 29-17 and reach its third Rugby World Cup semifinal on Saturday.The underdog Pumas were 10-0 down in the first half then 17-12 behind going into the last quarter.They regained the lead thanks to a freshened pack which overpowered Wales for replacement prop Joel Sclavi to barge over for their first try in the 68th minute. Emiliano Boffelli’s extras made it 19-17.Matias Moroni then pulled off a try-saving tackle on Louis Rees-Zammit with six minutes to go, and three minutes later new flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez intercepted Wales’ Sam Costelow and scooted 50 meters to secure victory for the Pumas.Their first semifinal since 2015 next Friday in Paris will be against Ireland or New Zealand, which met later Saturday.Only five weeks ago, the Pumas started the World Cup by losing to 14-man England in the same Stade Velodrome. They crawled out of Pool D with three straight must-wins and, on Saturday, won a quarte...

Houston reliever Graveman won’t be on ALCS roster against Texas because of shoulder problem

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros reliever Kendall Graveman won’t be on the AL Championship Series roster against the Texas Rangers because of right shoulder discomfort.The right-hander missed the Division Series with the problem but had hoped that he could recover in time for the next round.Instead, manager Dusty Baker said Saturday that “he’s not improved” and Graveman wouldn’t be on the roster for the series, which begins Sunday night.Graveman, who was acquired in a trade with the White Sox in July, was 2-2 with a 2.42 ERA in 23 appearances for Houston this season.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource