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NYS forest rangers return home after fighting wildfires

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:20:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- A record 24 million acres in Canada have been destroyed due to the ongoing wildfires. Forest rangers with the state's Department of Environmental Conservation just returned home after spending two weeks battling those flames. Our Capitol Correspondent spoke with those rangers and has the latest on how New York is being affected by the flames. "Pretty much that was the gist of our two week assignment was, seek and destroy hotspots. And we did it really well. I think we showed Quebec what we can do. I think they appreciated everything we did," said Gary Miller, who was in charge of a 20-person crew while in Canada. Human exposure to wildfires has more than doubled in two decades – read this if you’re planning fireworks on July 4 He said normally, firefighters dig lines to help control fires. These are trenches that deprive the wildfire of additional fuel by removing surrounding debris, but Miller said this wasn’t possible in Canada, "In Quebec; cause the fire...

First responders battle fire on River Road in Glenmont

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:20:53 GMT

GLENMONT, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Saturday morning, multiple fire departments responded to a house fire at a residence on River Road in Glenmont. Firefighters arrived and observed heavy smoke and fire condition coming from a second-floor bedroom. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Members of the Selkirk Fire Department started fire suppression. The fire was contained in one room. All of the occupants made it out of the house before firefighters arrived. One resident was taken to a local hospital for smoke inhalation.The Selkirk Fire Department was assisted by the Delmar Fire Department, Elsmere Fire Department, Slingerlands Fire Department, North Bethlehem Fire Department, and the Delmar-Bethlehem EMS 2. The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation. The Bethlehem Police did confirm that cats did perish in the fire.

Glendale mansion showcases Southern Colonial exterior, maximalist interior design

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:20:53 GMT

GLENDALE, Mo. - A home can eventually take on the personality of its owners over a lifetime. Every decision on the look and design imbues the home with an owner's temperament. A recently-built mansion in a St. Louis suburb reflects the spirit and passion of two different owners, showcasing grounded sensibilities with bold decision-making.Built in 2019, 940 Hawbrook Road is considered an ongoing passion project. The first owner contacted Chicago-based architect Michael Abraham to design a home that would fit into the architectural fabric of the community and possess a timeless look. The result is a 4,000-square foot modern take on Southern Colonial design. Gone are the more ornate trappings like pilasters and pediment doors and windows, but what remain are traditional features like a columned-portico and symmetrical front facade. Local home builder Herring Development constructed the main residence and garage/guest house. The main home has four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two...

Cute coyote warning posted by Missouri officers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:20:53 GMT

ELLISVILLE, Mo. -- Police are asking the public to stay away from a juvenile coyote spotted near the entrance to the Tartan Green subdivision. Officers shared pictures and this message to their Facebook page.Tartan Green residents:Please don’t try to pet him. (He’s so cute though.)Please don’t feed him. (Look at that face!)Please don’t try to pick him up. (He will bite you.)Wildlife Rescue is going to attempt to trap him and treat him. If you see him on your property, Wildlife Rescue suggests that you make loud noises to scare him off and be consistent so that this little guy knows he’s not welcome at your house. Photos taken this morning at the subdivision entrance.

Winning $50,000 'Show Me Cash' ticket sold in O'Fallon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:20:53 GMT

O'FALLON, Mo. -- A winning Show Me Cash ticket was sold at the QuikTrip on O'Fallon Loop Road for the July, 5 drawing. It matched all five numbers drawn to claim the $50,000 jackpot. The prize was claimed later at the St. Louis regional office.The next Show Me Cash drawing is tonight with an estimated jackpot of $166,000. The jackpot in this game starts at $50,000 and grows until someone wins. The odds of winning the largest prize in this game is around one in 575,000.https://www.molottery.com/show-me-cashThe Powerball jackpot has rolled yet again after no ticket matched the six winning numbers drawn Saturday, pushing the grand prize to an estimated $900 million. The next Powerball drawing is also tonight. The odds of winning that prize are around one in 292,000,000.

Man pulled from lake at Magic Johnson Park in Willowbrook after apparently jumping in

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:20:53 GMT

A man was pulled from a lake at Magic Johnson Park in Willowbrook Monday afternoon after apparently jumping in.The incident was reported around 12:40 p.m. at the park located at 905 E. El Segundo Boulevard after the person never resurfaced from the water.Video from the scene showed several law enforcement and Fire Department vehicles around the lake.Around 1:45 p.m., crews could be seen pulling a man out of the water. Firefighters were doing chest compressions before the man was taken from the scene in an ambulance. His condition, and what led up to the incident, are unknown.Check back for updates on this developing story

Here are new records set during the heat wave in Southern California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:20:53 GMT

Areas across Southern California are seeing record-high temperatures due to the heatwave that began scorching the region late last week. Locations that set records on Sunday include Lancaster Airport, where the 110 degrees recorded there was hot enough to eclipse the record of 109 degrees set in 1960, and Sandberg, California, where the quarter-century old record of 98 degrees was beaten by Sunday’s high of 99. Additionally, Idyllwild, California in Riverside County reached 100 degrees for the first time in the community’s history; their previous record high was 97 degrees in 2003. Big Bear tied its record high of 90 degrees, which has now been done on five separate occasions: 1960, 1972, 1998, 2005 and 2023. Campo, California – a city in San Diego County located near the United States-Mexico border – tied its record high of 106 degrees, which was set in 2006.  Soccer fans take over Pacoima intersection following Mexico’s Gold Cup win Dangerously hot tempe...

Timelapse video shows Riverside County wildfire explode

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:20:53 GMT

Fire crews gained additional containment Monday on the nearly 8,000-acre Rabbit Fire in Riverside County, allowing some evacuation orders to be lifted.The fire broke out Friday afternoon near Lakeview and moved quickly through dry brush just east of Gilman Springs Road, authorities said.Video released by the University of California San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia network shows the flames surrounding communications equipment on Mount David as fire crews battled the intense flames amid triple-digit temperatures.Video released by UCSD’s ALERTCalifornia program shows the flames surrounding communications equipment on Mount David. July 15, 2023 (ALERTCalifornia)The fire was 35% contained as of midday Monday after charring 7,950 acres, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. An evacuation order impacting homes in zones one and two were downgraded to evacuation warnings.“This is due to all the efforts of our firefighters. They’ve done an outstanding job of strengthening our control...

Woman Hospitalized, Driver Arrested after Crashing into Home on 23rd Street Southeast [Puyallup, WA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:20:53 GMT

81-Year-Old Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Collision near 22nd Avenue SoutheastPUYALLUP, WA (July 17, 2023) – Early Thursday morning, a driver was arrested after crashing into a woman’s home on 23rd Street Southeast.The incident occurred just after 5:50 a.m., near 22nd Avenue Southeast on July 13th.Per reports, the driver of a black Hyundai veered off the road and crashed into the bedroom of an 81-year-old woman.Investigators say the driver was heading east on 23rd Avenue SE and lost consciousness. The vehicle then traveled down 22nd Street SE before hitting a fence and coming to rest against the back of the residence.Medics arrived and transported the elderly woman who was inside the home to a nearby hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Although, authorities have not yet released her identity.Following preliminary duties, officers suspect that the involved driver was impaired. However, an active investigation to determine more information is still currently und...

Influencer Bryce Hall Wins $28,000 on TrapCasino.com, igniting the interest of the wider crypto-gaming community.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:20:53 GMT

Bryce Hall is one of the first social media personalities to start playing at TrapCasino.com, as the online site plots to become a significant force in the betting and crypto gaming world. Social media star Bryce Hall is celebrating this week after taking home an impressive $28,000 in winnings from playing at TrapCasino.com, a new online crypto casino.Hall, a renowned influencer, is known for his dedicated follower base – including 24 million followers on TikTok and 3 million on YouTube. He is also known for his successful ventures into gaming and cryptocurrency.In recent months, Bryce Hall has made a significant name in the gaming and gambling world, as he has risen to be called one of “poker’s new stars.”He certainly lived up to that name as he test-drove new crypto casino TrapCasino.com, coming away from the table with a clean $28K from slots alone.Hall’s 5-figure win at TrapCasino.com marks him out as one of the first social media personalities to fully embrace the benefit...