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Shoppers flock to St. Louis-area malls in scramble for final gifts

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:30:46 GMT

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. - Christmas is just a few days away, and thousands are flooding malls and stores for last-minute shopping. Many shoppers are trying to find last-minute gifts for their family and friends. "We bought ball caps for our dads, and Bath and Body Works [items] for our sisters and sisters-in-law,” said Sharon Rogers."I'm going to get some shoes, and maybe some skincare [products] for my family, like my mom," said Taylor Davis. City officials saw bodycam footage after police SUV crashed into bar – Source According to Missouri’s consumer report, shoppers will spend an average of $932 on gifts for their loved ones. The national average spent each holiday season is $1,240. “Wooo, if I could say, not even in the Christmas year alone, I would probably say over $5,000,” said Renada Neroes-McGhee on how much she spends. "So far, about $200," said Michelle Salami. Nationwide, it's estimated that 142 million people will shop on Saturday. Close Thanks fo...

One hospitalized after crash on I-270 in north county

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:30:46 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - One person was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries after a crash Friday evening on Interstate 270 in north St. Louis County. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. near I-270 and Missouri Route 367. Investigators tell FOX 2 that one man was ejected from a vehicle during a crash. It's unclear if anyone else is hurt in the collision. City officials saw bodycam footage after police SUV crashed into bar – Source There could be some traffic backups along I-270. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes until crews clear the scene of the crash. Authorities are also responding to a rollover crash Friday evening near Jennings. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Fourth teen suspect arrested in fatal Aurora shooting, scooter theft in Del Mar Park

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:30:46 GMT

A fourth teenager was arrested by Aurora police this week in connection with a fatal shooting and scooter theft in the Del Mar Park neighborhood in August.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Aurora paramedics guilty of homicide in Elijah McClain’s death Crime and Public Safety | Apartment complex fire at East Colfax Avenue, Peoria Street fully doused Thursday Crime and Public Safety | Aurora’s new effort to stop gun violence targets the small number of individuals who drive that violence Crime and Public Safety | Aurora paramedics tell jury they did everything they could to help Elijah McClain Crime and Public Safety | Colfax Avenue, Peoria Street remain closed as Aurora fire crews continue battling construction fire The 17-year-old Aurora boy was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of first-degree murder and aggravated robbery in the death of Miguel Angel Saucedo Araujo, 49, on Aug. 23.The b...

Jamal Murray erupts in second half, starters carry Nuggets to win at Brooklyn Nets

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:30:46 GMT

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Much to the rest of the NBA’s chagrin, the Nuggets’ supposedly weak second unit was a leading catalyst for their improved offense in recent road games.Maybe it was only a matter of time before a slip. Sometimes, a defending champion starting five can carry the load.Nikola Jokic registered 31 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists while Jamal Murray erupted in the second half, and the Nuggets edged the Nets 122-117 for their fourth consecutive road win Friday night at Barclays Center.Denver (20-10) trailed 105-101 with under five minutes to go, but Jokic scored the next five points to reclaim the lead, and Murray traded buckets with Brooklyn down the stretch. In the last two minutes, he made a pull-up jumper and a contested floater on back-to-back possessions with a one-point lead both times.“He kind of helped will this team to a win tonight,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said.After scoring only six first-half points, Murray heated up for...

Warriors welcome Jordan Poole back with tribute video

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:30:46 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors were hoping their fans would shower Jordan Poole with a warm embrace, and they got their wish.Poole, who helped the Warriors to the 2022 NBA championship, got a standing ovation as he was individually introduced on Friday night in the Chase Center. A tribute video of his highlights as a Warrior, including him holding the Larry O’Brien trophy, showed on the big screen.#DubNation, join us in welcoming Jordan Poole back to Warriors Ground pic.twitter.com/vn9vroIdqp— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 23, 2023Poole craned his neck from the visitor’s bench to watch the video, then dapped up his new Wizards teammates. At the end of the handshake line, he danced and motioned to the friendly crowd in the lower bowl.“I think it’s going to be a great night,” Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said pregame. “I think Jordan will get a well-deserved reception for our fans that will reflect how much he meant to our team w...

The other returners: On Jordan Poole’s homecoming, Ryan Rollins, Patrick Baldwin Jr. reflect on getting traded from Warriors

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:30:46 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Neither owns a championship like Jordan Poole. Neither averaged 20 points per game, lit it up in the playoffs, nor got embroiled in national news like Poole. Their names weren’t included in initial reports, and essentially became footnotes once last summer’s trade got finalized.But Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Ryan Rollins, like Poole, returned to the Chase Center for the first time since the Warriors sent them to the Wizards for Chris Paul in a franchise-shifting move. Each learned, a year into their NBA careers, the lesson so many players learn: what it’s like to get traded.“I knew before I even got traded that this is a business,” Rollins told this news organization from his visitor’s locker. “It just confirmed that for me.”Both Rollins and Baldwin Jr. got recalled from the G-League ahead of Friday’s Warriors-Wizards tilt. The 21-year-olds haven’t been in Washington’s regular rotation, but had the fortune of returning to their old arena anyway.Golden State traded...

AJ Storr leads No. 24 Wisconsin past Chicago State; Badgers point guard Hepburn hurt

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:30:46 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — AJ Storr scored a career-high 29 points and No. 24 Wisconsin beat Chicago State 80-53 on Friday night.The Badgers’ starting point guard, Chucky Hepburn, suffered a lower-body injury with 18:08 remaining in the game and did not return. Hepburn, who leads the Badgers in minutes and steals per game, crumpled to the floor on a breakaway following a steal and had to be helped from the court by teammates.Storr, a sophomore transfer from St. John’s, hit 11 of 18 shots, including 3 of 5 beyond the arc. His previous career high was 23 points last season for the Red Storm. His best with Wisconsin was 22.Steven Crowl added 13 points and Tyler Wahl had 11 for the Badgers (8-3).Wesley Cardet Jr. scored 10 points on 4-of-22 shooting for Chicago State (7-10), which had its four-game winning streak snapped. That run included a win over then-No. 25 Northwestern in which Cardet had 30 points.Storr scored 20 points in the first half as Wisconsin led 38-25 at the break. In th...

Kane scores two regulation goals, another in shootout in Wings’ 7-6 win over Flyers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:30:46 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Patrick Kane had two goals during Detroit’s five-goal first period and also scored during the shootout as the Red Wings snapped a four-game losing streak with a 7-6 victory over Philadelphia on Friday night.Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal in regulation after the Wings squandered a four-goal lead.Daniel Sprong, J.T. Compher and Shayne Gostisbehere also scored for the Wings while Alex DeBrincat had three assists, including the 200th of his career.Detroit goaltender James Reimer stopped 37 shots.Philadelphia, which trailed 5-1 after the first period, tied it at 5-5 on Scott Laughton’s goal in the third. Bobby Brink, Sean Couturier, Morgan Frost, Garnet Hathaway and Owen Tippett also scored for Philadelphia, which took a 6-5 lead in the third.Carter Hart made 31 saves.Kane scored the game’s first two goals. He banged in the rebound after Larkin hit the post and scored his second in front of the net off DeBrincat’s assist.After Brink scored to cu...

Murray, Jokic help defending champion Nuggets outlast Nets, 122-117

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:30:46 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 32 points, Nikola Jokic had 29 points and 11 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets held off the Brooklyn Nets 122-117 on Friday night for their third straight victory.Aaron Gordon added 18 points and Michael Porter Jr. had 15 to help the defending champion Nuggets improve to 20-10. Brooklyn has lost five in a row to fall to 13-15.Cam Thomas led Brooklyn with 23 points. Cam Johnson had 17, Dorian Finney-Smith and Mikal Bridges each had 14, Royce O’Neale and Day’Ron Sharpe had 13 apiece and Nic Claxton finished with 10 points and 16 rebounds.Thomas’ four-point play with 19.4 seconds brought the Nets within one.Following a timeout, Murray made three of four free throws to push the advantage to four. The teams then spent the final five seconds trading free throws.The Nets did not have Ben Simmons (left lower back nerve impingement) and Lonnie Walker IV (strained left hamstring) due to injuries.UP NEXT:Nuggets: At Charlotte on Saturday night.Nets: Hosts Detr...

Wizards guard Jordan Poole returns to Chase Center to face former Warriors team

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:30:46 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jordan Poole briefly lost the ball, retrieved it from one fan, then playfully threw a pass back to the sideline to get a few boys from Israel involved in his warmup routine.They absolutely loved it.Seemingly loose and light-hearted, and of course wearing his signature hoodie, Poole smiled as he made the rounds of hellos and hugs during his return to Chase Center on Friday night to face his former team.“Sticking to the plan,” Poole said while hustling back to the locker room after his pregame work before Washington’s matchup with Golden State, “that’s all you can do.”The Warriors traded Poole to the Wizards for Chris Paul on draft day.Golden State coach Steve Kerr, who has long praised Poole’s contributions and maturity during his growth into the professional game, couldn’t wait to see how Poole was received from the fans.“I think it will be a great night. I think Jordan will get a well-deserved reception from our fans that will reflect ho...