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Twin Cities hit 98 degrees, breaking second straight record. But relief is on the way.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:35:14 GMT

The Twin Cities flirted with the 100-degree mark again Wednesday, breaking a second straight daily high temperature record.According to the National Weather Service, the temperature at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport hit 98 degrees Wednesday, matching Tuesday’s record-setting high.The Wednesday reading at 2:30 p.m. broke the old Aug. 23 record of 97 degrees, set in 1948.Wednesday’s high temperature was 19 degrees above the average of 80.Heat indices were again well over 100 degrees as extreme humidity created oppressive conditions over much of the nation’s midsection.An excessive heat warning remained in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday for all of southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. But as the heat wave subsides, an excessive heat advisory will be in effect from 10 p.m. Wednesday until 7 p.m. Thursday, which is the first day of the Minnesota State Fair.An advisory means heat index values up to about 100 degrees are expected. By comparison, Tuesday’s heat index in the ...

Overnight lane closures on I-94 on Thursday as part of Gold Line construction

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:35:14 GMT

Starting at 10 p.m. Thursday, some lanes on westbound Interstate 94 will be shut down as part of the construction of the Metro Gold Line bus rapid transit route between Woodbury and downtown St. Paul.Access to the Interstate 694 and Interstate 494 onramps from westbound I-94 will be affected overnight. Motorists will be rerouted to Century Avenue to eastbound I-94 to access I-694 and I-494 during the night. Lanes will open early Aug. 25.In addition, expect the following new closures beginning Thursday:Southbound Wacouta Street will be closed at Fourth Street in downtown St. Paul.Lane closures on I-94 at the new Bielenberg Bridge in Woodbury.For more information on the Gold Line construction, go to Metro Transit’s website.

August suspected fatal overdoses in Schenectady

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:35:14 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -A total of five suspected fatal overdoses had taken place in Schenectady over the course of three days. Schenectady Police responded to the neighborhoods of Hamilton Hill and Central State where they found the individuals.In July, NEWS10 reported on seven suspected fatal overdoses over the course of a week’s time in Schenectady. Lieutenant Ryan Macherone works with local organizations to help those using drugs turn their lives around.“We had one we were alerted to on Sunday and four that we were alerted to on Tuesday. We try to be very transparent with this. We're trying to help save lives by getting information out as quickly in real time as we can," explained Macherone.Macherone says that process starts with helping addicts wherever they are on the road to recovery. Just a few minutes away from the police station, New Choices Recovery Center has free ways users can try to stay safe. “If they are actively still using, making sure they access to things li...

New York woman dies after Route 279 crash in Bennington

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:35:14 GMT

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A New York woman has died after a two-vehicle crash in Bennington. The crash took place around 1:45 p.m. Tuesday on Route 279 near the US Route 7 connector. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police said a Jeep Cherokee being driven by Laura Seeley, 39, of Hartwick, NY, crossed the center line and hit a truck with a camper attached to the bed. Seeley was airlifted to Albany Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. She died Wednesday afternoon, police said.The driver and passenger of the truck have non-life threatening injuries. The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bennington Police Department at 802-442-1030.

Thousands expected to attend Phish benefit to help flood victims

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:35:14 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On Friday and Saturday, tens of thousands will attend the Phish Flood Recovery Benefit at SPAC. According to organizers, 100% of proceeds will go to the Waterwheel Foundation’s 2023 Flood Recovery Fund, and hotels in the area, like the Roosevelt Inn & Suites, have already been booked for over a month.“It’s really crazy because we have a Phish concert and Travers weekend,” Lina Patel, Roosevelt Inn & Suites manager, said. “So it’s hard for people to get the rooms.”The concert will support flood victims, their families, and local businesses that were impacted. Something that one tourist is hoping to be a part of.“I think [it's] wonderful,” Wendy Gutfarb said. “I asked my friends if they wanted tickets for the Phish concert. We are going to Travers, but maybe we can tailgate or something.”John Wilson says Phish is one of his favorite bands, and giving back is nothing new.“That’s what this band is known for doing things and for doing causes,” Wi...

Kiszla: Better 35 years late than never. Broncos linebacker Randy Gradishar finally headed to Hall of Fame.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:35:14 GMT

So happy he could cry, Randy Gradishar gently rubbed the aching shoulders on which the Orange Crush was built, one slobber-knocking tackle at a time.“That’s my cost of playing football for the Broncos,” Gradishar told me Wednesday, a smile as warm as the Colorado sun brightening every crag and crease on his 71-year-old face.Four long decades after he made the last of his 2,049 bone-crushing tackles, but only five weeks removed from surgery No. 4 to rebuild his right shoulder, Gradishar has finally knocked down the door to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.“All in God’s timing,” Gradishar said Wednesday.About damn time, if you ask me.Gradishar got a call Tuesday from the Hall with the good news a 12-person committee had reviewed long overlooked candidates in a pool of senior players and submitted his name alongside Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael and New York Jets receiver Art Powell for what’s anticipated to be rubber-stamp approval during Super Bowl week for induction in...

Glenwood Springs Police search for more victims in sexual assault case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:35:14 GMT

A 46-year-old Glenwood Springs man was arrested earlier this summer for allegedly sexually assaulting three juveniles, and police believe there may be more victims.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Lakewood police searching for suspect who assaulted runner Crime and Public Safety | Colorado’s recently struck child sex abuse law to receive second chance through proposed constitutional amendment Crime and Public Safety | Planet Bluegrass responds to sexual harassment allegations Crime and Public Safety | Defendant in nude attacks on Jefferson County park trails charged with five felonies Crime and Public Safety | Suspect felt “compelled” to commit lewd acts toward female hikers on Jeffco trails, affidavit says The suspect, Jesus Armando Granados Mejia, allegedly sexually assaulted three juveniles at various times over a nine-year period beginning in 2014, according to a Glenwood S...

A’s blanked by Royals in their bid to complete series sweep of Royals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:35:14 GMT

OAKLAND — Kansas City’s Cole Ragans and Bobby Witt Jr. got in the way of what could have been Oakland’s third series sweep of the season in front of 5,075 fans at the Coliseum on Wednesday afternoon.Ragans matched a career high with 11 strikeouts in six scoreless innings, Witt hit his 26th home run and the Kansas City Royals beat the A’s 4-0.Ragans (5-4) limited the A’s to two singles, improving to 3-1 with a 2.08 ERA in six starts since being traded from Texas on June 30. The left-hander has struck out 47 and walked 10 in 34 2/3 innings with the Royals.“I just tried to attack today, go at the guys, No walks was, I think, the biggest thing for me. I didn’t give up any free baserunners. I made them earn their thing and trust my defense behind me and go from there,” Ragans said.“That was probably one of the best performances we’ve seen all season on the mound,” Oakland manager Mark Kotsay added. “You face that type of stuff and it’s a tough day. We really didn’t get any go...

Flaring at Rodeo refinery investigated by air quality officials

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:35:14 GMT

(KRON) -- Flaring at the Phillips 66 refinery Wednesday afternoon prompted health officials to monitor air quality in Rodeo.The Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department said residents may see black smoke in the area. The Level 1 flaring incident happened around 3:30 p.m. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District said it dispatched inspectors to investigate. "We are responding to complaints, documenting any violations of air quality regulations, and assisting first responders," air district officials wrote.A spokesperson for the refinery told KRON4 that the Phillips 66 refinery experienced a "steam process upset." "All refinery safety systems functioned as designed. Flares are important safety devices used in refineries and petrochemical facilities. They safely burn excess hydrocarbon gases which cannot be recovered or recycled. Excess hydrocarbon gases are burned in the flare systems," the refinery's spokesperson wrote. Refinery workers are also investigating to pinpoint what caused We...

First GOP debate kicks off in Milwaukee with attacks on Biden, Trump absent from the stage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:35:14 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Republican presidential candidates vying to be the leading alternative to front-runner Donald Trump opened the first Republican primary debate Wednesday night with broadsides criticizing President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy and what they consider to be excessive government spending.“Our country is in decline,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said to applause.The former president wasn’t on stage in Milwaukee, choosing to skip the primetime event. But he was a central figure nonetheless, with Fox News moderators Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum expected to press his rivals to articulate how they would differ in style and substance from Trump, who holds a commanding early lead in the race.With less than five months until the Iowa caucuses jumpstart the GOP presidential nomination process, the debate is a critical opportunity for lower-polling candidates to introduce themselves to millions of voters, many of whom are just beginning to pay attention to the ...