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St. Paul fire captain who championed firefighter safety throughout MN dies at 48

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:51:49 GMT

A longtime St. Paul fire captain who championed firefighter safety and wellness throughout Minnesota has died unexpectedly, his union announced Friday.Chris Parsons couldn’t be missed when you saw him — he was over 6 and a half feet tall and “towered amongst his fellow firefighters on the fireground, and his tall stature served him well when he was advocating for the working class at the Capitol,” wrote the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 21, the union representing St. Paul firefighters.St. Paul Fire Capt. Chris Parsons (Courtesy of the International Association of Fire Fighters)Parsons worked at Station 22 at Front Avenue and Marion Street in the North End. He was hospitalized after having a major medical emergency, following a shift he worked, and died Thursday.He was formerly president of Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters and Local 21 secretary. He ran for Minneapolis City Council Ward 10 in 2021. He was “a true leader,” Loc...

Rodeo series coming to Pottersville

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:51:49 GMT

POTTERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Word of Life Ranch has announced they will be hosting their summer rodeo series. The first event is scheduled for June 30. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The family-friendly series will offer activities starting at 6 p.m., including horse rides, bounce houses, a petting zoo and concessions, such as their classic Rodeo Burgers. The rodeo itself will begin at 7 p.m., featuring events like barrel racing, pole bending, steer riding/wrestling, and much more.The rodeo series will take place primarily on Friday nights throughout the summer. The full schedule is as follows: 2023 Rodeo SeriesJune 30July 7July 14July 21July 28August 4August 11August 17 (Thursday) 4th of July fireworks returning to Saratoga Springs after 4 years The Word of Life Ranch is located at 8192 US-9 in Pottersville. The events are free and open to the public.

New sidewalks coming to Grant Avenue in Glens Falls

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:51:49 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - As summer goes on, the city continues to identify places where roads could use some work. Grant Avenue is set to undergo construction between its intersections with Glen Street and Davis Street until mid-July. The result will be a fresh sidewalk to walk on. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Curbs and sidewalks are set to be replaced along the section of Grant Avenue, creating possible inconveniences and obstructions as work progresses. The process will include the pouring of concrete, which typically takes between 24 and 48 hours to dry to the point where it can be stepped on or driven across. Driveway access will be obstructed when concrete is poured in front of a driveway, but should otherwise be uninhibited. The city is allowing temporary street parking during periods when the concrete process would block driveways off. Grant Avenue runs southwest from its starting point at its intersection wit...

Rotterdam man sentenced for drug and gun offenses

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:51:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Friday, Tyquan Armstrong, also known as Moose, was sentenced to 90 months in prison. The 44-year-old Rotterdam man admitted to being in a marijuana-trafficking organization, receiving drugs from Fresno and selling them in Schenectady. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Armstrong also admitted that his role in a conspiracy to distribute drugs involved at least 110 pounds of marijuana. Amstrong was also charged with possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.Law enforcement executed a search warrant at Armstrong's residence on June 15, 2022. They discovered seven vacuum-sealed packages of marijuana weighing 10 pounds, two money counters, and $18,723 in cash from drug sales. A loaded .357 revolver, a loaded .22 caliber ghost gun, and 125 rounds of .357 ammunition were seized. State Trooper shot while conducting a traffic stop on I-88 Law enforcement also discovered a gold Rolex wa...

Schoharie schools unveil new Storm logo

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:51:49 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In April, the Schoharie Central School District adopted "Storm" as its new mascot. Now, the new logo has been unveiled. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The school community voted on what should be the new mascot, and Storm was the top pick. Other options included Hawks, Coyotes, Titans, and Vale.On April 19, the Board of Education voted to stop using the previous Indigenous mascot and to adopt Schoharie Storm as the new mascot. This came after an order from the New York State Department of Education came down, which required school districts with Native American logos or mascots to change them or face the loss of state aid. Schoharie Storm top mascot name after ranked voting On June 15, the Board of Education approved the Storm concept logo design by McNeil Creative. The company provided the district with different logo variations that will be used for different reasons. The district will soon ...

Denver officer investigated for slamming man to street during fight after Nuggets NBA Finals

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:51:49 GMT

A uniformed Denver police officer caught on video tackling a man outside a bar during a fracas after the mass shooting following the Nuggets NBA Finals victory was working off-duty and has been removed from patrol duties, police confirmed Friday.And Denver Police Department officials said they have launched an internal investigation of this incident.The video shows Officer Adam Glasby slamming Elijah Smith, a 26-year-old father of four from Roseville, Calif., to the pavement, according to Denver attorney Mark Bryant, who is representing Smith.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Former Loveland officer who struck handcuffed woman is charged with misdemeanor assault Crime and Public Safety | Family of 14-year-old killed by Aurora police to hold public memorial, procession Crime and Public Safety | Aurora Police Department reforms are a “paper change” so far, but leaders say substantial payoff will come Crime and Public ...

Metro Regional Connector opens in Los Angeles, bringing more direct access to downtown

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:51:49 GMT

The wait is finally over.Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s long-anticipated Regional Connector is opening Friday afternoon.The A and E rail lines are expected provide riders with more direct access to downtown L.A. and transfer-free journeys from Azusa to Long Beach as well as East Los Angeles to Santa Monica, Metro officials detailed.The project includes three new underground stations in downtown L.A.: Little Tokyo/Arts District station, Historic Broadway and Grand Avenue Arts/Bunker Hill.Metro officials also anticipate the system will improve transit connections by bringing together the Metro L (formerly Gold), E (Expo) B (Red) and D (Purple) lines at the 7th Street/Metro Center transfer station.Metro will be offering free rides from 3 a.m. Friday through 3 a.m. Monday on all buses, trains, Metro Bike and Metro Micro to celebrate the opening of the connector. “Please come out and ride as much as you like and enjoy the many destinations you can reach via M...

L.A.-born NBA player Tony Snell reveals autism diagnosis

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:51:49 GMT

A ten-year NBA veteran is coming forward to share his recent autism diagnosis at the age of 31. Tony Snell, who was born in Watts and played three seasons at Martin Luther King High School in Riverside, shared his story with Today show reporter Craig Melvin.Snell revealed to Melvin that autism has affected their family in more than one way.He and he wife, Ashley, noticed that their son, Carter, was missing some important developmental milestones. At 18 months, he wasn't talking and was showing signs of stimming — a term used to describe "self-stimulatory behaviors" that include repetitive movements and sounds, according to the National Autism Society.Tony and Ashley say Carter is always on the move and often has "six or seven toys in his hands." One of which is always a basketball.Their doctor recommended Carter be tested for autism, which revealed a positive diagnosis. Seeing similarities between himself and his child, Tony opted to get tested as well."I was always independent grow...

June gloom clouds to burn off across SoCal in time for Father’s Day 

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:51:49 GMT

The clouds that have been lingering over Southern California since the start of June are set to make way for clear skies this weekend, just in time for Father’s Day. Marine layer clouds are expected to burn off by midday on Friday and are not expected to return until Sunday morning, where they are also expected to burn off quickly. “Saturday and Sunday are going to be beautiful days,” said KTLA meteorologist Mark Kriski. “Saturday [will be] the warmest day.” Most of Southern California will see more sunshine and an increase in temperatures as the June gloom begins to recede. The weather for Father’s Day is forecast to be mostly sunny throughout the region, with temperatures ranging from 70 degrees near the coasts and mountains to 84 degrees in the high desert. Visit the KTLA 5 Weather page for the most up to date conditions for your area.

In Pleasanton, tainted water tapped to meet peak demand

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:51:49 GMT

Across the Bay Area, reservoirs are brimming, snowmelt is plentiful, and drought restrictions have ended. Yet in Pleasanton, some residents are worried that, even with all that water, there won’t be a safe drop to drink.The end of California’s drought restrictions left the East Bay city with an unenviable choice — continue to mandate water conservation to meet peak summer demand after one of the wettest winters of record or tap contaminated wells.During a City Council meeting last month, Pleasanton chose the second option in a bid to satisfy residents eager to use more water, fill swimming pools and soak lawns after years of restrictions. Although the city gets most of its water from Del Valle Reservoir, city leaders say they’ll also need to tap city wells contaminated with PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” to meet the highest spikes in usage.So far, the city is sticking with its decision, emphasizing that the well water is safe, amid a growing chorus of concerned resid...