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How drought, supply chain issues could impact the Missouri State Fair

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:43:55 GMT

SEDALIA, Mo. - In less than 48 hours, the 121st Missouri State Fair will kick off in Pettis County. If you're one of the roughly 350,000 fairgoers, you can expect to pay more for a corn dog, drink, and sandwich.Besides supply chain issues, drought conditions could also affect the annual 11-day event that showcases one of Missouri's top industries. On the fairgrounds Tuesday, final touches were being made as livestock and campers started filing into the barns and campgrounds."The cost of shipping for everybody involved, so the cost of food has gone up," Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe said.While the price of admission for the fair isn't changing, there's a good chance the drought could take a toll on those coming to Sedalia. Bump-and-rob carjackings on the rise, police say "We finally got rain; it just came along too late," Wolfe said. "Our pastures at home were 5% of the hay that we would normally get, so it's been pretty rough."The Missouri Department of Agriculture has p...

What does Anheuser-Busch brand sale mean for St. Louis?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:43:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS – It’s big news involving a company you know and another you might be hearing about for the first time. Tilray Brands, the largest cannabis company in the world, is boosting its footprint in the alcohol market by buying eight beer and beverage brands from Anheuser-Busch InBev.“From the Tilray side, they’ve been pretty active in the craft space over the last handful of years,” Dave Williams, vice president of analytics and insights at Bump Williams Consulting, said.“I think this is just another large piece of the puzzle as they continue to build out their craft portfolio, but also establish, plant their flag as a national player in the craft game as opposed to a super-regional or more local offerings.” Bump-and-rob carjackings on the rise, police say Most notable in the acquisition is Shock Top, the lone brand with St. Louis ties. Andy Thomas, president of the High End at Anheuser-Busch, released a statement that reads, in part:“Tilray Brands reached out to us early this ...

Rockies walk to a bizarre, 7-3, 10-inning win over Brewers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:43:55 GMT

This was a different kind of walk-off win. You might even call it bizarre.The Rockies beat the Brewers 7-3 Tuesday by scoring four runs in the 10th inning. The Rockies had just one hit in the inning — a perfect bunt single by Brenton Doyle to load the bases — and cashed in on four Milwaukee walks.Andrew Chaffin walked two and forced in a run with a walk. Abner Uribe walked two and forced in two more runs via walks.According to AT&T SportsNet, the Rockies became the first team since 1988 (when all pitches were first tracked by Major League Baseball) to draw three consecutive bases-loaded walks without a single strike being thrown in any of the at-bats.For the record, Cole Tucker drew the first bases-loaded walk off of Chafin to score Harold Castro with the go-ahead run. It was Tucker’s first big-league at-bat since May 10, 2022, when he played for the Pirates.In total, Milwaukee’s pitchers walked eight. The Rockies walked zero. Bizarre.Earlier, the night b...

Over $68 million worth of illegal cannabis seized in California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:43:55 GMT

Over $68 million in illegal cannabis was seized by California authorities during a recent crackdown.The operation targeted the illicit cannabis market where 24 search warrants were served at multiple locations from July 11 through 13, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.Unlicensed commercial cannabis cultivation sites were discovered in the Whitney Creek, Harry Cash, and Shasta Vistas areas of Siskiyou County in Northern California. Agents involved in the operation were a part of the state’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce.During the crackdown, authorities seized: - 67,045 illegal cannabis plants- 8,019.75 pounds of illegal processed cannabis worth an estimated $68.5 million- A dozen firearms confiscatedThe illegal cultivation sites were associated with suspected environmental violations, including the use of unlawful pesticides and other toxic chemicals, authorities said.“These dangerous chemicals not only degrade California’s natural resources, but a...

Single-family home sells in Pleasanton for $1.7 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:43:55 GMT

4678 Mohr Avenue – Google Street ViewA 1,909-square-foot house built in 1969 has changed hands. The property located in the 4600 block of Mohr Avenue in Pleasanton was sold on June 22, 2023. The $1,651,000 purchase price works out to $865 per square foot. This single-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and two baths. Additionally, the house comes with a garage. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 7,700 square feet.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:A 2,146-square-foot home on the 4800 block of Ganner Court in Pleasanton sold in December 2022, for $1,750,000, a price per square foot of $815. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In June 2023, a 1,909-square-foot home on Shasta Court in Pleasanton sold for $1,830,000, a price per square foot of $959. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Sanderling Drive, Pleasanton, in February 2023, a 2,315-square-foot home was sold for $1,490,000, a price per square foot of $644. The home has 4 ...

Crews respond to 2-alarm fire in Inner Sunset

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:43:55 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Fire crews are at the scene of a two-alarm fire in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood. The fire is located at 1279 8th Ave. The San Francisco Fire Department said crews were fighting heavy fire on the second floor of the structure. The fire was originally reported as a one-alarm fire before being upgraded to two alarms. There have been no injuries reported. The fire response has blocked the N Judah Muni line in both directions. The inbound train is turning around at 19th Avenue and Judah Street, and the outbound train is turning at Hillway Avenue and Carl Street. The public is asked to avoid the area of 8th Avenue between Lincoln Way and Irving Street. This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

Local chefs bring awareness to AAPI hate at food event in Silver Spring

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:43:55 GMT

For these local chefs, this event is about more than just good food. The Sunset Soiree in Silver Spring, Maryland, aims to help stop hate against others.“You can’t love our food and our culture, and then hate on the people,” said Kevin Tien, executive chef and culinary director of Doki Doki Hospitality.Tien cofounded Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate with chef Tim Ma of downtown D.C.’s Any Day Now restaurant. Now, he’s joining chef Ari Augenbaum, executive chef of Soul Taco, JewFro and Sear Burger restaurants, in raising awareness of what they say is an increase in hate speech and hate crimes.“There’s power in numbers and power in speaking up for yourself,” Tien said.Tien said he thinks that food is a great way to learn and respect other cultures.“It’s like some people’s first insight into learning about someone else’s culture,” Tien said.Augenbaum added the idea is that food brings people together and helps them l...

Joey Meneses takes Craig Kimbrel deep in ninth, Nationals split doubleheader with Phillies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:43:55 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber follows through after hitting a three-run home run against Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams during the fourth inning of the first baseball game in a doubleheader, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)(AP/Matt Slocum) Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber follows through after hitting a three-run home run against Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams during the fourth inning of the first baseball game in a doubleheader, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)(AP/Matt Slocum) PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joey Meneses went deep once to tie the game, the second time to win it for the Nationals. That he hit the game-winner a...

Rockies get three bases-loaded walks in 10th inning, beat NL Central-leading Brewers 7-3

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:43:55 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Andrew Chafin and Abner Uribe combined to allow three straight bases-loaded walks in the 10th inning and the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers lost 7-3 to the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.Colorado’s Nolan Jones went deep twice for the first multi-homer game of his career. Other homers came from Colorado’s Elias Díaz and Milwaukee’s William Contreras and Andruw Monasterio.But the game was decided by the Milwaukee bullpen’s inability to find the plate in the 10th inning. Chafin (2-4) and Uribe didn’t throw a strike in any of the three bases-loaded walks.Chafin walked Michael Toglia to start the 10th before Brenton Doyle loaded the bases with a bunt single down the third base line. Harold Castro, who began the inning as the automatic runner on second, scored the go-ahead run when Chafin walked Cole Tucker on four pitches.At that point, Uribe came in for Chafin and promptly walked Ezequiel Tovar on three pitches — Uribe started the at-bat with a pitch-cloc...

Former McAuliffe student says school handled his anger without 'seclusion'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:43:55 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — A former McAuliffe International School student said he spent time in special rooms away from the classroom to deal with anger issues. But he said his experience is nothing like the alleged seclusion room that is now at the center of an investigation. “McAuliffe is the first school that I actually felt like I fit in,” Sedik Mote said. More whistleblowers come forward as investigation into seclusion room continues Mote attended McAuliffe from 2018 through 2021. Before that, he said his academic career was difficult.“I was sort of in and out of school a lot. I had trouble getting along with the teachers and peers. And in other schools I actually was removed from the classes and put in separate rooms from the other students,” he said.De-escalation with dogs, pillows, punching bagMote was adopted from Ethiopia as a child and said he grew frustrated and angry when it felt like teachers and classmates misunderstood him. He said his outbursts followed him to M...