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Regulators: Nuclear plant leak didn’t require public notice

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:11:56 GMT

Minnesota regulators knew four months ago that radioactive waste had leaked from a nuclear power plant in Monticello — but they didn’t announce anything about the leak until this week.The delay in notifying the public about the November leak raised questions about public safety and transparency, but industry experts said Friday there was never a public health threat. They said Xcel Energy voluntarily notified state agencies and reported the leak of tritium to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission soon after it was confirmed and that the leak of 400,000 gallons (1.5 million liters) of radioactive water never reached a threshold that would have required public notification. “This is something that we struggle with because there is such concern with anything that is nuclear,” said Victoria Mitlyng, a spokesperson with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. “The concern is very, very understandable. That is why I want to make extra clear the fact that the public in Minnesota, the people, the co...

Chicago police officer injured near Museum Campus

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:11:56 GMT

CHICAGO — A Chicago Police Department officer was injured in an incident Friday evening near Museum Campus, according to the fire department.The incident was reported around 8:30 p.m. near DuSable Lake Shore Drive and East Roosevelt Road. 24-year-old man’s body recovered from Chicago River on North Side The Civilian Office of Police Accountability said they are investigating an officer-involved shooting in the area.The Chicago Fire Department said the officer was not shot and suffered a non-life-threatening injury.The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications said DuSable Lake Shore Drive is closed from East Balbo Drive to 18th Street in both directions.Anyone with information is asked to contact COPA.

Skilling: Second coldest weekend of 2023 arrives

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:11:56 GMT

2nd COLDEST WEEKEND OF 2023---THE COLDEST WEEKEND IN 8 WEEKS (since late January) IS ON THE WAY WITH NEAR ZERO WIND CHILLS BY SATURDAY MORNING--SNOW SHOWERS TO DEVELOP LATE SATURDAY MORNING AND AFTERNOON IN AN ATMOSPHERE RENDERED EXPLOSIVELY UNSTABLE BY UNUSUALLY FRIGID TEMPS ALOFT.IT'S WINDY FRIDAY--and IT'S COLD--and it's going to stay windy this weekend and get even colder Friday night and Saturday!The strong winds are being driven by a tremendous pressure gradient across the Plains and Midwest. A HUGE change in barometric pressure between a powerful storm (989 mb=29.20") near James Bay at the south end of Hudson Bay in Canada and a formidable late season Canadian high pressure over the Dakotas by Saturday morning (central pressure 1040 mb=30.71") is to be in place. This pressure imbalance leads to strong winds as nature attempts to bring pressures into balance. It's an effort which is only slowly achieved--thus winds are to remain elevated well into the coming weekend.Marry ther...

Paul Lisnek on latest endorsements, SAFE-T Act and more

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:11:56 GMT

CHICAGO — WGN Political Analyst talks about the latest endorsements in the Chicago mayoral race and more.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesWatch this story in the player above.

Frozen Four: Badgers beat Gophers in overtime, 3-2

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:11:56 GMT

DULUTH, Minn. — The hype before Friday’s Minnesota-Wisconsin matchup was palpable.National semifinal. Border battle.It delivered.Trailing in the third period, Wisconsin roared back from a 1-0 deficit to take a 2-1 lead. After Minnesota forced overtime — with 1 minute, 11 seconds left in regulation — Caroline Harvey’s wrister 16:47 into the extra frame sealed the Badgers’ 10th trip to the national title game with a 3-2 win at Amsoil Arena.With wins already in the NCAA tournament over No. 2 seed Minnesota and No. 3 seed Colgate, the unseeded Badgers will play top-seeded Ohio State — The reigning, defending champions — on Sunday for a chance at their seventh national title. Puck drop is set for 3 p.m.The Gophers found an equalizer with 71 seconds left in regulation when Madeline Wethington’s shot from the point found a way past Wisconsin goalie Cami Kronish to send the game to overtime.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Jess Myers: Buckeyes’ nor&#...

Class 2A girls basketball state semifinal: Providence Academy rushes past Minnehaha Academy

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:11:56 GMT

The question was simple. The answer was even simpler.Asked what she was going to remember most about this particular group of girls basketball players, Minnehaha Academy senior Aniyah Reuben didn’t hesitate. “The fight,” she said.That was embodied in victory time and time again as the Redhawks fought their way back to the Class 2A girls basketball state tournament. It was embodied in defeat, as well, Friday as Minnehaha Academy battled until the end in an 83-63 loss to Providence Academy at Williams Arena.In a battle between two of the state’s best scorers — Minnehaha’s Addi Mack and Providence Academy’s Maddyn Greenway — the Redhawks couldn’t get over the hump against the Lions. They fell behind early, and after cutting the deficit to single digits down the stretch ran out of gas.In the end, Greenway led Providence Academy into Saturday’s championship with 35 points. She was a walking bucket. Just as everyone expected.But as dominant ...

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day safely in Saratoga Springs

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:11:56 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As the saying goes, everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. And despite the rainy weather, celebrations continued in Saratoga Springs.St. Patrick's Day is a time honored tradition. The first parade dates back to the early 1600s in what was then the Spanish colony of Florida. Today, the connection continued in Saratoga where folks dressed in green were out celebrating the holiday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Over at the Parting Glass, people enjoyed the traditions Irish settlers developed soon after their arrival in America. Corned beef only became a holiday staple when new Irish Americans found it to be the most affordable meat. Back in Ireland, tradition usually consisted of fish and boiled bacon, and the corned beef had a similar taste to the bacon.And when you wash down the meal, local attorney Peter Pullano said to make the decision to not drink and drive."When it's all said and do...

Police locate teen reported missing out of Clifton Park

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:11:56 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A teenager reported missing out of Cliton Park was located Friday night, police said. Jasiri Danjou, 18, was last seen Friday morning on Verbeck Lane in Clifton Park. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Around 9:45 p.m. Friday, the alert reporting missing was canceled.

Hermann community lifting up those in mourning following tragic shooting 

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:11:56 GMT

HERMANN, Mo. - A grieving community came together at Hermann High School on Friday to lift the spirits of those mourning the loss of Hermann Police Det. Sgt. Mason Griffith while praying for critically wounded officer Adam Sullentrup. Police say both were shot by an armed fugitive Sunday night. “Mason was a fantastic officer and a great human being, and we’re still pulling for Adam,” said Chief Christopher Hammann for the New Haven Police Department. “Adam was like family to us. He worked in New Haven for most of his career up until December, so we’re pulling for him to come through and just want to show support for both families.” Among the hundreds showing their support were students from St. George Catholic School.    Top story: Mishandled evidence leads to murder case dismissal “Our school actually dressed in blue yesterday, just in honor and memory of these officers,” said Amy Schebaum, principal of St. George Catholic School.One local business owner said ...

Internal audit from Francis Howell School District reveals major missteps in spending

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:11:56 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - The Francis Howell School District released a scathing audit over the spending of tens of millions of dollars from Proposition S, a $244 million bond issue approved by voters in 2020.The most dramatic item in the audit was how the construction of Francis Howell North High School, which was supposed to cost $86 million, ended up costing nearly $164 million. The audit stated that many of the financial decisions about the project were made without the approval of the board of education.The audit also said the district was working from inaccurate cost estimates during the conceptualization and initial design of the project. Top story: Mishandled evidence leads to murder case dismissal Additionally, it claimed that the administration had not accurately informed the board or consistently engaged the public regarding project changes. Inconsistent communication from the district administration, according to the audit, affected board oversight.The spending on the ...