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MNsure health insurance marketplace sees record early enrollment, mirroring nationwide trend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:54 GMT

More than 15 million people have signed up for health insurance plans offered on the Affordable Care Act’s federal marketplace, a 33% increase compared with the same time last year, according to preliminary data released by the Biden administration Wednesday.Federal health officials project that more than 19 million people will enroll in 2024 coverage by the end of the current enrollment period next month. That total would include those who gain coverage through state marketplaces, continuing the record-setting pace.In Minnesota, 132,789 individuals signed up for 2024 health insurance through the MNsure state marketplace, which marked its 10th anniversary this year.The Nov. 1 to Dec. 15 registrations set a new early enrollment record for the marketplace.Despite a recent warning from former President Donald Trump, the front-runner in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, that he was “seriously looking at alternatives” to the Affordable Care Act, the latest surge i...

Discarded revolver found during FOX 2 report on illegal dumping

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A FOX 2 crew had a frightening surprise while working on a follow-up report about illegal dumping in north St. Louis County—a partially buried revolver.FOX 2’s Andy Banker was demonstrating on camera just how dramatic the change has been on Spring Garden Drive one week after our report on a half-mile stretch of the roadside that looked more like a garbage dump. A Riverview public works crew had cleaned up most of the mess after our report last week.Andy felt something under his foot. It turned out to be a gun, which was turned over to Riverview police.It was another testament to what area residents and Riverview Mayor Mike Cornell have been saying for years: illegal dumping is dangerous.“It’s becoming a public nuisance, hazardous, and unsafe to everyone at this point,” Cornell said prior to the gun discovery.When you clean up one spot in Riverview, the dumping continues in another, he said. City officials saw bodycam footage after police SUV crashed into ba...

Armed robbery in St. Charles leads to police pursuit, crash in St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Armed robbery suspects led police on a multi-county pursuit from St. Charles to south St. Louis City on Thursday.The ordeal began shortly after 8 p.m. at a Phillips 66 in the 2200 block of North 3rd Street in St. Charles.Two people entered the store and one of the individuals tried to steal a 6-pack of beer. When the clerk confronted them over the drinks, one of the suspects pulled a gun. City officials saw bodycam footage after police SUV crashed into bar – Source The suspects sped off in a Dodge Charger.St. Louis County police were notified of the theft, saw the vehicle, and began a pursuit.The chase went through north county into south St. Louis.The Charger eventually crashed into a police vehicle at Hampton Road and Chippewa Avenue. The suspects were taken into custody.

City officials saw bodycam footage after police SUV crashed into bar - Source

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The FOX Files has learned that some elected St. Louis officials have watched portions of bodycam video that involved a police officer and a co-owner of Bar:PM after the officer’s SUV crashed into the front of the business.A source tells FOX 2 that the video appears to show co-owner Chad Morris shove an officer, which leads to Morris’ arrest.Morris was initially charged with third-degree assault, a felony, but the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office reduced that to a misdemeanor. Morris now faces fourth-degree assault and resisting arrest. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW However, the source believes police could’ve deescalated the incident and prevented the arrest.FOX 2 was also informed that police showed this bodycam footag...

Behind the scenes look at St. Louis’ Real Time Crime Center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS – There are no 10-minute breaks or days off for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center."They are consistently being used,” Detective Chris Gwaltney, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, said.There are more than 2,000 cameras monitoring the St. Louis City area day and night, 24 hours a day, seven days a week."I believe that it is the epicenter of a lot of investigations," Gwaltney said.Gwaltney has worked with the RTCC since it started in 2015. To go along with the 2,000 cameras, there are also more than 350 license plate readers. Since then, more than 4,000 arrests have been made, along with the recoveries of 2,733 stolen cars and 842 guns."Without the technology we utilize, it would cripple our department not having it,” Gwaltney said. City officials saw bodycam footage after police SUV crashed into bar – Source Here’s how it works. If a crime happens in the area of an RTCC camera, police officers can reach out to the RTCC to get vide...

Hofer and Buchnevich lead St. Louis Blues past sliding Florida Panthers, 4-1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:54 GMT

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Joel Hofer stopped 38 shots, Pavel Buchnevich scored twice and the St. Louis Blues topped the sliding Florida Panthers 4-1 on Thursday night.Buchnevich added an assist, giving him a three-point night. Robert Thomas had three assists, and Jordan Kyrou and Alexey Toropchenko also scored for the Blues.Eetu Luostarinen scored the Panthers’ lone goal, and Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves.St. Louis has won three of its last four games under interim coach Drew Bannister, matching the best stretch of the season for the Blues. They've also won four straight against Florida and are 6-1-1 versus the Panthers in their last eight meetings.The loss was the fourth in Florida's last five games, the team's worst such stretch of the season. The defending Eastern Conference champions have been held to one goal or less in all four of those losses. How long does the highway with Manchester Road go out of St. Louis? That slump means the Panthers won't be taking much momentum into one...

Man arrested in Adams County for allegedly attempting to burn his mother alive with gasoline and a lighter, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:54 GMT

A man was arrested in Adams County after allegedly attempting to burn his mother alive, dousing her clothes with gasoline and threatening her with a lighter, according to the Commerce City Police Department.Matthew Nicholas, 41, faces felony charges of first-degree assault, second-degree murder, and forceful false imprisonment, according to a probable cause affidavit from the Commerce City Police Department.According to the affidavit, Nicholas and his mother — 62-year-old Julie Hogue — were out running errands on Dec. 12 when Nicholas threw a cup of gasoline onto his mother, soaking her clothes, before pulling out a lighter and sparking a flame. Nicholas allegedly threatened to light Hogue on fire if she tried to stop the car, get help or run away.Hogue claimed Nicholas was angry because she had sold her restaurant and was going to sell her house, leaving Nicholas without a job or place to stay, the affidavit stated. Hogue also alleged Nicholas was upset because he felt ...

CU Buffs complete nonconference play by routing Utah Tech

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:54 GMT

Fast breakWhy the Buffs won: CU shot .574 from the field and outrebounded Utah Tech 44-20.Three stars:1. KJ Simpson: CU’s point guard continued his torrid shooting, going 8-for-14 overall and 5-for-8 on 3-pointers with 23 points, six rebounds and six assists.2. Eddie Lampkin Jr.: Lampkin nearly posted his second consecutive double-double, finishing with 16 points and nine rebounds.3. Luke O’Brien: Reached double-figure points for the third game in a row for the first time in his career, going 8-for-10 with a career-high 18 points.Up next: The Buffs will be off for three full days before beginning preparations for the Pac-12 Conference opener at home on Dec. 29 against Washington (7 p.m., ESPNU).The final exams are over for the Colorado men’s basketball team, off and on the floor.The Buffaloes completed the nonconference portion of the schedule with another resounding home win on Thursday night, defeating Utah Tech 98-71 at the CU Events Center.Related ArticlesCollege Spo...

Over $1 million worth of stolen beauty products found in L.A. shop, warehouse

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:54 GMT

A woman was arrested in connection with a million-dollar retail theft ring targeting stores across Southern California.The suspect was identified as Brenda Yanez, 48, of Los Angeles, by the California Highway Patrol’s Organized Retail Crime Taskforce.Yanez is accused of being connected to an organized retail theft ring that stole merchandise from multiple retailers including Sephora, Ulta Beauty, Nordstrom, CVS, Rite Aid, and the 99 Cents Only Store.Search warrants were served at two locations — a warehouse in Paramount and a shop called The Makeup Store located on Whittier Boulevard in L.A.At both locations, authorities discovered a large amount of stolen beauty items and merchandise stored inside stacks of boxes.Over a million dollars worth of stolen cosmetics, beauty products and more were found in a warehouse and makeup store on Dec. 19, 2023. (California Highway Patrol)A woman arrested on Dec. 19, 2023 in connection with a million-dollar retail theft ring targeting stores acros...

Orange County sex offender accused of molesting 13-year-old

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:54 GMT

An Orange County man is in police custody following allegations that he sexually molested a 13-year-old girl.Enrique Flores Martinez, 60, of Santa Ana, was arrested without incident by officers from the Irvine Police Department.According to police, on Monday, a school resource officer was called to an Irvine middle school after a 7th grade girl reported that Martinez touched her inappropriately on several occasions, including as early as 2021 and as recently as the prior day. Enrique Flores Martinez, 60, of Santa Ana, is accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl. (Irvine Police Department)The victim knew Martinez, who is a registered sex offender, police said.He was arrested at a post office in Santa Ana and booked into the Orange County Jail where he awaits charges for lewd acts with a minor under the age of 14.The investigation is ongoing and police have released his booking photo to the public.Anyone with information related to this or other incidents is urged to contact IPD Detect...