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'The sweetest soul ever' - Family and friends mourn loss of Marquisha Williams

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The frantic search for a St. Louis mother of four is over. Illinois State Police recovered the body of 29-year-old Marquisha Williams near Chicago on Thursday.Williams’ ex-boyfriend and the father of her children, 31-year-old Trenton Ivy, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with her disappearance and death.Williams’ family and friends gathered Thursday at Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in North St. Louis. The group was seen sharing hugs and tears as the heavy reality of the situation set in. Police: St. Louis woman Marquisha Williams found deceased in Illinois Her mother, Norvette Chavis, tells FOX 2 that Thursday’s devastating discovery at least gives her family some peace knowing their loved one will be returned home for a proper burial.“I’m glad they found her," said Chavis. "Glad we have closure. It was going to drive me crazy if they hadn’t found her."Chavis had a message for the countless number of people who stepped up to help them in their...

Woman, boy held hostage in St. Louis home for five hours

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis woman and child were running door to door, screaming for help in the middle of the night, after reportedly being held hostage.The frightening moment was captured on a doorbell video camera as one woman knocked on the door asking for the residents inside for help around 1 a.m. Thursday."My ex-boyfriend, he just held me and my son hostage," the woman said while also calling 911. Police: St. Louis woman Marquisha Williams found deceased in Illinois The 10-year-old boy could also be heard asking for help.With seconds to spare, Marquitta Lewis opened the door."Her little son ran into [the house]. I couldn't do nothing but lock the door," Lewis said.Doorbell video captured the man running onto the porch, appearing to chase after the woman and child."He had ran up and tried to kick the door, then he started knocking," Lewis said. "Then I guess he heard my boyfriend's voice."St. Louis Police said the woman and boy were being held against their will at a nearby home...

Iconic Silver Dollar City roller coaster takes final ride

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:49 GMT

BRANSON, Mo., (KNWA/KFTA) — Silver Dollar City has announced the closing of one of its most popular rides.According to a press release, the Branson theme park's historic indoor roller coaster 'Fire in The Hole' will pull through the station one last time this Saturday, Dec. 30. WATCH: The new Fire in the Hole roller coaster in Silver Dollar City The release states that the 48 guests, selected through various social media giveaways will be the final public riders on the roller coaster and will receive a mounted piece of the coaster track, along with other keepsakes commemorating the ride's retirement. Although there are preselected guests for the final ride, Fire in the Hole will be open all day on Saturday for anyone to ride the indoor coaster one last time.“Though we are now down to the final hours of the original Fire In The Hole, this ride has been meaningful to our guests for generations,” said Brad Thomas, Silver Dollar City president. “The coaster tells a story of the Ozark...

Colorado Springs mom wanted for murder of 9-year-old daughter, 7-year-old son

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:49 GMT

A Colorado Springs woman is accused of killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son and attempting to kill her 11-year-old daughter on Dec. 19, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.Kimberlee Singler, 35, is wanted on suspicion of multiple counts of first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, child abuse and assault.Law enforcement responded to a 911 call about a burglary in the 5300 block of Palomino Ranch Point at 12:29 a.m. on Dec. 19 and found Singler and her 11-year-old daughter with injuries as well as the bodies of Singler’s 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son, according to Colorado Springs police.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Cold case team’s recommendations in JonBenét Ramsey murder case under review Crime and Public Safety | 29-year-old suspect wanted in south Denver fatal shooting Crime and Public Safety | Suspect in fatal November shooting in Commerce City turns self in Crime...

Suspects arrested for series of armed robberies in Los Angeles County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:49 GMT

Two suspects were arrested for a series of armed robberies across Los Angeles County.The suspects were identified as Amauje Ferguson, 27, from Nevada, and Charles Christopher, 24, from L.A. by the Los Angeles Police Department.On Dec. 18, around 6:30 a.m., Ferguson entered a convenience store on the 800 block of West Rosecrans Avenue. He allegedly pointed a handgun at the clerk and demanded money from the cash register, police said.On Dec. 20 at 6:30 a.m., Ferguson is accused of robbing another convenience store on the 500 block of West El Segundo Boulevard in the same manner.Arriving officers for the second robbery spotted the Ferguson's vehicle nearby. He refused to pull over, leading officers on a pursuit. During the chase, he threw out clothing and money from the car windows.Those items were later confirmed to be the money stolen in the robbery and the clothing that was worn by the suspect during the incident. Stolen Maserati found being stripped in downtown L.A. Officers were...

Prince William County teacher arrested for assault on 9-year-old girl

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:49 GMT

A teacher at Marshall Elementary School in Prince William County was arrested Wednesday for assaulting a 9-year-old student.The incident happened Nov. 29 at Marshall Elementary School at 12505 Kahns Road, police said. The teacher, identified as Christine Annette Mitchell, 60, of Manassas, has been on administrative leave since, a Prince William County schools spokesperson said.“The investigation revealed a student, a 9-year-old girl, was grabbed and dragged by a teacher, identified as the accused, from one classroom inside the school to another,” Prince William County police Lt. Jonathan Perok said in a news release.The assault was reported to the police later that evening. The victim suffered minor injuries, Perok said.On Dec. 27, police charged Mitchell with assault and battery, Perok said. She was released on a summons to appear in court. No booking photo was available.In a letter to the Marshall school community on Dec. 28, principal Cindy Klimaitis said she was R...

Tyrese Haliburton has 20 assists in Pacers’ 120-104 victory over Bulls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:49 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — NBA assists leader Tyrese Haliburton had a career-high 20 without a turnover and scored 21 points to help the Indiana Pacers hold off the Chicago Bulls 120-104 on Thursday night.Questionable to play before the game because of a sore lower back, became the fifth player in NBA history to have 20 or more assists without a turnover, following Kevin Porter (1978), John Lucas (1983), Rickey Green (1984) and Chris Paul (2016).Myles Turner led Indiana with 24 points, and Buddy Hield added 19 points. The high-scoring Pacers were 19 of 42 from 3-point range en route to their second straight victory.Haliburton made a three late 3-pointers to quell a furious Bulls rally, which had seen them take a 93-90 lead with eight minutes remaining after trailing by as much as 25.Haliburton assisted on a Hield 3-pointer that extended the Pacers lead to 19 early in the third quarter, and jubilantly mimed a timeout signal to the Chicago bench in celebration, but the Bulls had a 14-1 run and cu...

$25M lawsuit claims Deshazor Everett, 2 other Washington football players were racing before 2021 fatal crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:49 GMT

Attorney Kaveh Noorishad and Deshazor Everett, after the former Washington football player was sentenced in Sept. 2022.(WTOP/Neal Augenstein) Attorney Kaveh Noorishad and Deshazor Everett, after the former Washington football player was sentenced in Sept. 2022.(WTOP/Neal Augenstein) The mother of a woman killed in a 2021 crash while riding in a car driven by former Washington football player Deshazor Everett in Loudoun County, Virginia, has filed a $25 million wrongful death lawsuit against Everett, two current Washington players and a friend.The filing by Kathleen Peters nearly two years after the Dec. 23, 2021 crash that killed her 29-year-old daughter, Olivia Peters, names Everett, Jamin Davis and Benjamin St-J...

Brandon Ingram, Trey Murphy III hit clutch baskets, Pelicans hold off Jazz 112-105

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:49 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram highlighted a 26-point performance with a 3-pointer that sparked an 8-2 run in the final 2:35, and the New Orleans Pelicans held on for a 112-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.Ingram’s 3 gave New Orleans a 102-98 lead. Soon after, Dyson Daniels went to the floor to grab a loose ball and and delivered a clever bounce pass between a defender’s legs to the perimeter, where Trey Murphy III, who’d missed his first six shots, hit a 3. Larry Nance Jr., playing for the first time in 14 games, followed that with a cutting dunk on a feed from Zion Williamson to make it 107-100.Utah was within 109-105 on Lauri Markkanen’s free throws with 38 seconds left before Murphy put it away with another 3 with 18 seconds to go.Williamson had 21 points and 10 rebounds for his second straight double-double and fifth of the season as the Pelicans outscored the Jazz 62-42 in the paint. CJ McCollum added 22 points for New Orleans, which ...

Isaacs has career-high 28 points, Texas Tech races away from Sam Houston 96-60

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:49 GMT

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Pop Isaacs scored a career-high 28 points and Texas Tech won its fifth straight, rolling past Sam Houston 96-60 on Thursday night. Kerwin Walton added 18 points, Joe Toussaint had 13 and Chance McMillian 11 as the Red Raiders (10-2) had their highest output of the season.Davon Barnes had 18 points for the Bearkats (6-8) and Marcus Boykin added 10.The Red Raiders made 15 of 33 3-point attempts, with Isaacs hitting five and Walton four, and shot 53% overall (42 of 60). They only had seven turnovers while scoring 15 points off 15 Sam Houston miscues. They also had a 16-0 difference in fast-break points.Sam Houston went 6 of 17 behind the arc and shot 39% overall (22 of 57).Toussaint had 10 points in the first half, with four coming on free throws in an 8-0 run that doubled the Red Raiders’ lead to 16 at 41-25. Then in the last minute, Isaacs had consecutive 3-pointers, giving him 16 points and Texas Tech a 48-29 lead.The Red Raiders never trailed but the Bea...