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Minnesota 36 overnight lane closures planned for next week

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:14:59 GMT

Expect delays on Minnesota 36 next week, the Minnesota Department of Transportation says.Both directions of 36 between Interstate 694 in Oakdale and Hilton Trail in Pine Springs will be reduced to a single lane overnight from Sunday to Thursday.Closures will begin each night at 7 p.m. and extend through 5 a.m. the following morning.The closures are part of MnDOT’s preventative maintenance work.Related ArticlesLocal News | Expect I-94 closures this weekend due to Gold Line construction Local News | I-94 lane closures from Oakdale to St. Croix continue through fall Local News | MN 36-Fairview Avenue interchange in Roseville closed for next month Local News | Bloomington to Burnsville I-35W closure postponed Local News | St. Croix Rest Area on I-94 to close until mid-July

WATCH: Two pontoon boats swept over Corinth dam

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:14:59 GMT

CORINTH, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A reminder of how strong the river currents can be right now with the rising water levels. Two pontoon boats swept down the Hudson River and over the dam in Corinth on Tuesday night. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Saratoga County Sheriff's Department responded to reports of the boats floating down river, still attached to a dock. Deputies were able to contact the owner who told them a fallen tree knocked them loose.The Corinth Fire Department was called in for assistance. Unfortunately, due to the heavy currents, Chief Andy Kelley said there wasn't much they could do. He said that, at one point, the boats were swirling around in circles before ultimately going over the edge of the dam. Long Lake issues State of Emergency This is the same area of the Hudson in Corinth where a family was rescued last month while paddle boarding. The currents swelled at that time, too, though not as intense as t...

Saratoga Springs residents warned of potential traffic delays

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:14:59 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Residents and visitors of Saratoga Springs are advised to be mindful of traffic delays over the next few days. The Saratoga Race Course opens on Thursday, and large crowds are expected to gather for the Dave Matthews Band concerts on Friday and Saturday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Residents and visitors should also be mindful that there may be parking issues in the downtown area. The Saratoga Springs Police Department reminds everyone to drive safely.

North Queensbury firehouse celebrating 75 years

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:14:59 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Co. is celebrating 75 years of service to the greater Queensbury and Lake George region. On Saturday, July 22, the firehouse is hosting an open house to show off its facilities, and celebrate the people who keep its engines running."Come and see how your volunteer friends and neighbors have for 75 years responded thousands of times to those in need," the department wrote on Facebook. The firehouse is located at 2663 Ridge Road in the town of Queensbury, across the street from Cleverdale Road and the Cleverdale Country Store.The open house runs from noon to 4 p.m. on July 22. Festivities include a barbeque, ice cream, kids games, and demonstrations of some of the gear at the department. The North Queensbury department boasts several engines, as well as the equipment to make marine and off-road rescues.

New law restricts mandatory overtime for nurses

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:14:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--- New York State has strengthened a labor law that prohibits mandatory overtime for nurses.While nurses have always been vital for care, the pandemic further highlighted just how important they really are."Understandably, many of them worked lots of overtime because there was no choice. But lots of nurses started burning out. It’s a very tough profession— physically and emotionally, and we found people were leaving the nursing profession because of it,"It creates a reporting procedure for healthcare facilities to let us, the DOL, know that they are going to have to exceed their overtime requirements. It also gives the nurse, more protection and information on how they can protect their rights," said Roberta Reardon, New York State's Labor Commissioner.According to the State University of New York, the state is protected to face a shortage of almost 40,000 nurses by 2030.To help prevent more people from leaving their jobs, New York State passed a new law prohib...

Missouri warns Target's 'woke' merchandise may violate child protection laws

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:14:59 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri is among seven states that are asking Target to stop selling and marketing items associated with the store's 2023 Pride collection. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey writes that, "We’re putting them on notice."The letter signed by Republican attorney generals from Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and South Carolina to Target CEO Brian Cornell says that the products are potentially harmful to minors.The letter was sent on July 5, 2023. A press release from Bailey's office sent on July 12 warns that the "Woke merchandise may violate child protection laws." 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash The Associated Press reports that several state legislatures have introduced a record number of bills targeting LGBTQ+ individuals across the country. Some advocacy groups have criticized Target’s response — calling on the retailer to not back down to hate-filled backlash and reaffirm its support with the LGBTQ+ community.Pride m...

400 arrests, 100 guns seized from federal operation in Illinois

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:14:59 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - Authorities arrested more than 400 people and recovered more than 100 weapons from a recent federal operation based in southern Illinois. “Operation Triple Beam Piasa” was a three-month enforcement operation in Illinois intended to combat violence, disrupt gang activity and reduce violent crime ahead of summer. Many law enforcement agencies participated in the federal operation, primarily focusing on the Metro East and Centralia region. 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash Through the operation...Authorities made 407 felony arrests, including 128 of confirmed or associated gang members.Authorities arrested 29 wanted for homicide, 72 wanted for aggravated assault, 16 wanted for armed robbery and 130 wanted for weapons offenses. Agents seized 117 firearms, around $47,000 in cash, 13 vehicles and 150 kilograms of illegal narcotics. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now ...

How L.A. Metro is addressing safety at its most dangerous station

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:14:59 GMT

With around 20,000 passengers passing through it each day, the Westlake/MacArthur Park Station is one of L.A. Metro’s busiest. It is also the most dangerous.Last February, 113 crimes were reported at this station, and, over a two-month period last summer, there was nearly one call to the police from this station every day.L.A. Metro is working to make conditions safer and has given KTLA an exclusive look at its new pilot program. Among the initiatives: better lighting and changes to the ambiance."Some of the lights down here have been replaced by brighter LEDs," said Stephen Tu, senior director at the L.A. Metro who is in charge of the changes.In addition to lighting and playing music, air is now blowing on the platforms.In a 2023 report, Metro released photos showing people living in the station’s corridors, leaving trash, drugs and human waste, along with condoms and syringes at Westlake/MacArthur Park. (L.A. Metro) The Metro also blocked off one of the two entrances at this stati...

Los Angeles County Fire Department welcomes arson dog to its investigations unit

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:14:59 GMT

The Los Angeles County Fire Department has added a new specialist to its arson investigations unit, one who particularly has a nose for the job.On Wednesday, the Fire Department introduced Julia, a 1-year-old golden retriever and labrador mix to its team. Julia has a unique set of skills and was trained to detect accelerants and other ignitable liquids, which will aid investigators in their work.Captain Casey Flanders and K9 Julia train in arson detection for the Los Angeles County Fire Department on April 24, 2023. (State Farm)She was trained by Maine Specialty Dogs, a world-renowned training program on the East Coast, as part of its prestigious Arson Dog Program.The program is sponsored by insurance provider State Farm, which has paid for the acquisition and training of more than 450 dogs and canine teams across North America since 1993. About one-eighth of a dog's brain is dedicated to scent processing, State Farm says, which makes them the perfect tool for sniffing out acceleran...

'Sophisticated burglary crew' arrested for home burglaries in Irvine, Thousand Oaks, Sheriff's Department says

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:14:59 GMT

Two Angelenos were arrested for their alleged involvement in a "sophisticated burglary crew" that targeted a gated community in Newbury Park, then tried to burglarize a home in Irvine.Juan Carlos Oviedo Vargas, 42, and Claritza Oviedo Vasquez, 57, both of South Los Angeles, were arrested Friday as they "appeared to case a community in the city of Irvine," the Ventura County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. Vargas and Vasquez had previously been identified as the burglars who struck a home in a gated community in Newbury Park in June, investigators said. The burglars had followed home the victims, who own a restaurant, and struck the home while the owners were at work, the VCSO said. The Ventura County investigation identified and tracked the pair to Irvine, where they were seen casing a neighborhood and trying to commit a residential burglary, officials said. They were then taken into custody."Burglary tools were located on the suspects during the arrest," according to the r...