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Dry days, fire possible in Washington County

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:25 GMT

WASHINGTON COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Rainfall hasn't come equally across parts of the North Country this spring. On Monday, Washington County put out a warning, declaring a heightened risk of fire spread due to dry conditions. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Albany office of the National Weather Service says that fine fuels have dried out across the eastern side of New York, due to a lack of rainfall in places like rural Washington County. Fine fuels can include any natural substance that can be ignited and consumed quickly by fire, including cured grass, fallen leaves, and twigs.In a social media post on Monday morning, the county reported a dry air mass with humidity hovering around 20 percent. In cases where a fire does get started on dead leaves or other materials, winds between 10 and 30 miles per hour could create ideal conditions for rapid spread and highly dangerous consequences. Washington County said the risk ma...

Baseball umpire assaults Missouri sheriff's deputy - Report

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:25 GMT

CAMDENTON, Mo. - Violence at a ballpark in southwest Missouri over the weekend ends with the arrest of an umpire and a deputy taking a trip to the hospital.According to Sgt. Scott Hines, a spokesman for the Camden County Sheriff's Office, the incident happened Saturday evening at Ballparks National on Kissick Way, near Macks Creek.A deputy arrived at the ballpark and spoke with the parent of a player who said an umpire shoved her during a disagreement.The sheriff's office claims the umpire refused to identify himself to the deputy and attempted to walk away. The deputy stopped the umpire, at which point he wrestled the deputy to the ground and put him in a chokehold. Weekend Chaos: Downtown St. Louis fights & shootings Hines said several spectators came to the deputy's aid, who was then able to take the umpire into custody.The umpire was identified as Neal Sidebottom.The deputy was taken to a local hospital to be treated for injuries suffered during the struggle.The Camden Cou...

Police: Baby found dead in Kansas City field

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:25 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Police are investigating the death of a “small baby” whose body was found in a field in eastern Kansas City.Kansas City police were notified Saturday evening that a dead body was found in the field in open, uninhabited area, police spokesperson Sgt. Jacob Becchina said.Becchina told Kansas City media Sunday that the medical examiner will determine the baby's age, gender and cause of death. No new information was available on Monday, police said.The area where the baby was found is near woods frequented by homeless people, neighbors and police said. Weekend Chaos: Downtown St. Louis fights & shootings The case is currently a death investigation because so little is known about the circumstances.Becchina urged anyone with information on the baby's death to contact police. He said Kansas City police currently have no reports of missing babies that match this case.“I know every one of these investigators, they want to know what happened and what led to this...

Illinois revenue drops nearly $2B in April, but budget-makers at the Capitol aren't panicking

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:25 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — April's plummeting general funds receipts — a drop of $1.84 billion from the previous year — is stunning in anyone's estimation. But budget-makers at the state Capitol aren't panicking.Compared with 2022, revenue fell a whopping 23% last month, driven by a drop of $1.76 billion in personal income tax, according to the legislative Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability.On its face, that would seemingly cause jitters and with one week left in the spring legislative session, it might historically be a call for the May money magic from days of yore that led to mountains of debt in the last two decades.The previous year's number for comparison, $5.4 billion, was a record, fueled by an influx of capital gains taxes, collections of which are unpredictable, and because more days of the month fell on weekdays in April 2022, according to Eric Noggle, revenue manager for the bipartisan forecasting commission.Gov. J.B. Pritzker pointed out&nbs...

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Eastbound Colorado 72 closed in Coal Creek Canyon due to flooding

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:25 GMT

High water in Coal Creek Canyon west of metro Denver has overflowed its banks and was spilling across Colorado 72, prompting state transportation officials to close eastbound lanes and the National Weather Service to issue alerts.The Coal Creek flooding was creating problems along the highway between Cattle Tail Road and Crescent Park Drive, from Mile Point 17 to Mile Point 18, Colorado Department of Transportation officials said.Westbound lanes remain open but motorists are advised to avoid the area.Heads up. Water is flowing over Highway 72 in Coal Creek Canyon between Cattle Trail Road and Crescent Park Drive (Mile Point 17 to Mile Point 18). Reported by @ColoradoDOT and public. Best to avoid this area if possible today. #COwx https://t.co/0ZzUtcPZMn— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) May 15, 2023 

Dining is going to the dogs, and not everyone is happy about it

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:25 GMT

Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces.But even though nearly half of states already allow canine dining outdoors, the issue is far from settled, with many diners and restaurants pushing back against the increasing presence of pooches.“I’d like to be able to enjoy my meal without having to worry about fleas, pet hair, barking and entitled dogs and their owners,” said Tracy Chiu Parisi, a food blogger in New York, who was once startled by a dog that stuck its head in her lap while she was reading a menu.Restaurants have been required to allow service dogs for decades. But it wasn’t until the mid-2000’s that a handful of states — including Florida and Illinois — began passing laws allowing dogs in outdoor dining spaces, according to the Animal Legal and Historical Center at Michigan State University. Twenty-three states now have such laws or regulations.But the legal lands...

Worker gets stuck 50 feet up a tree in Ventura County

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:25 GMT

A worker who was pruning a pine tree had to be rescued after getting stuck 50 feet off the ground in Ventura County on Saturday.The rescue occurred in the 800 block of Crest Drive in Westlake where county fire crews arrived to find the man suffering from arm and leg injuries and stranded at the top of the partially trimmed tree.Video released by the fire department shows crews using an aerial ladder to execute a “pick-off rescue.”A firefighter was lowered to the man and secured him with ropes, then both were lowered to the ground.The rescue occurred in the 800 block of Crest Drive in Westlake where county fire crews arrived to find the man suffering from arm and leg injuries and stranded at the top of the partially trimmed tree. May 13, 2023. (Ventura Co. Fire Department)The victim was transported to Los Robles Medical Center in Thousand Oaks in stable condition, a fire department spokesperson said.In April 2022, a tree trimmer died when he was found suspended upside down approximat...

Several Injured in Multi-Car Collision on Interstate 8 [Mission Valley, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:25 GMT

Six Vehicles Collision on Interstate 8 Led to Road BlockageMISSION VALLEY, CA (May 15, 2023) – Early Friday morning, police responded to a multi-car collision on Interstate 8.The incident happened May 5th, at around 5:00 a.m., in the westbound lanes of the freeway near Taylor Street/Hotel Circle.According to the CHP, two vehicles collided on the freeway, causing a pile-up behind them, ending in a 6-vehicle crash.As a result, just before 5:45 a.m., a SigAlert was issued on the westbound lanes of the freeway and tow trucks and crews were dispatched at the site.Following the crash, all injured occupants were transported to the hospital for treatment.At this time, it is unclear what caused the collision on Interstate 8.One small driving mistake can lead to multi-vehicle accidents. That is why it is important to always keep your attention on the road and your surroundings when you’re behind the wheel. Always anticipate what other drivers might do, especially on a highway, a f...

1 Killed in Motorcycle Collision on 61st Avenue [Glendale, AZ]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:33:25 GMT

Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Accident near Olive AvenueGLENDALE, AZ (May 15, 2023) – Saturday evening, one victim was killed in a motorcycle collision on 61st Avenue.Authorities responded to the scene around 6:30 p.m., near Olive Avenue on May 6th.Per reports, a motorcyclist was traveling on Olive Avenue when the driver of a vehicle attempted to make a left turn onto 61st Avenue and struck him.Despite life-saving efforts, medics later pronounced him dead. Although, authorities have not yet released his identity.Meanwhile, the driver of the car did not sustain injuries and remained at the scene to cooperate. Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of the deceased victim.Losing a loved one in a motorcycle accident is always a traumatic experience for those left ...