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Home explosion kills St. Louis area man, rattles neighborhood
SUMMARY: A deadly home explosion in Florissant, Missouri, killed 46-year-old Michael Blankenship, who was manufacturing homemade pyrotechnic devices in his garage. The blast occurred Wednesday afternoon on Trinity Lane near Graham Road, shaking nearby houses and damaging several homes with broken windows and ripped siding. Paramedics rushed Blankenship to the hospital, but he died from critical injuries. Neighbors were shocked as a child escaped unharmed. Pyrotechnic expert John Whiter of Gateway Fireworks emphasized that making fireworks at home is extremely dangerous, requiring extensive training, education, and supervision—conditions not met by homemade attempts like Blankenship’s.
A Florissant neighborhood is still shaken two weeks after a deadly home explosion. The man who was killed was making homemade pyrotechnics.
For lots of people who live in one Florissant neighborhood, Wednesday afternoon was one they’ll never forget.
“All of a sudden I heard a big boom, my house shook and pictures fell off my walls,” said neighbor Wayne Hauenschild.
“I was down in my basement working at my desk and my house shook. I thought somebody ran into my house,” said neighbor Steven Busken.
SUMMARY: September is National Preparedness Month, reminding consumers to be cautious of “fly-by-night” contractors who often appear after storms, offering quick repairs for cash upfront but delivering poor or no work. These scammers frequently follow storms into new towns, promising great deals and falsely claiming local connections. The Better Business Bureau advises researching reliable contractors before disasters strike, as post-disaster urgency makes it easy to fall victim. Consumers should also review their insurance coverage to ensure proper protection. Resources like BBB and Ready.gov offer guides for preparedness, helping individuals plan ahead to avoid scams and make informed decisions during stressful times.
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SUMMARY: Before debuting with the St. Louis Cardinals, Adam Wainwright had a close brush with the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. In early September 2001, Wainwright and his brother Trey planned a trip to New York City, initially to see a Yankees game that was rained out. Instead, they visited the Empire State Building on Sept. 10, capturing a photo with the World Trade Center behind them. They planned to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sept. 11 but left New York early, narrowly avoiding the attacks. Wainwright later reflected on seeing smoke from the tragedy during their drive. He pitched for the Cardinals from 2005-2023, winning 200 games.
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Charlie Kirk shooting: Weapon recovered in woods near Utah college campus, FBI says
SUMMARY: Charlie Kirk, conservative influencer and Turning Point USA co-founder, was fatally shot at Utah Valley University while speaking at an event. The FBI and Utah Department of Public Safety have not apprehended the suspect but tracked their movements before and after the shooting, including footage from the event and nearby doorbell cameras. The suspect, described as college-aged and blending with the crowd, allegedly shot Kirk from a distant rooftop using a high-powered bolt-action rifle, later abandoned in a wooded area. Authorities recovered physical evidence and urged the public to submit video footage. Two detained individuals were released, and the investigation continues.
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