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More Canadian wildfire smoke headed to St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The air quality is moderate, not dangerous in the St. Louis area Tuesday. But, don't be surprised if you smell a hint of smoke in the air. The Litchfield Fire Department says that the hazy conditions outside are from the Canadian wildfires. The smoke now stretches from the US border through Chicago and down to Quincy, Illinois along the Mississippi River.Wildfire smoke from Canada has brought air quality levels to unhealthy levels in Chicago and much of the Midwest. Chicago currently has the worst air quality in the world right now.The National Weather Service reports that the smoke will push southwest into portions of the St. Louis area this afternoon and into Wednesday morning. Visibility will be reduced, and the smell will linger in the air. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Hot and dry conditions in Missouri have led to some local brush fires. The Warren County Emergency Management Agency reports that they responded to two of them yesterday which...

Blues release 2023-24 schedule, set to host Kraken in home opener

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS - On the eve of the NHL Draft and just hours after their first trade of the offseason, the St. Louis Blues have unveiled their schedule for the 2023-24 regular season. The St. Louis Blues will open the new season on Oct. 12 with a road matchup against the Dallas Stars. Two days later, the Blues will host the Seattle Kraken for their home opener on Oct. 14. RELATED - Blues acquire Kevin Hayes from Flyers The Blues will go head-to-head with their Central Division rivals 26 times next season. They will play four matchups against the Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild. They will play three matchups against the Nashville Predators and Winnipeg Jets. St. Louis will play every other Western Conference team three times and every Eastern Conference team at least two times. Like many years past, they will play at least one home and one road game against every NHL team this season. Some prominent games in the schedule include:N...

St. Louis County contractor took thousands for work not done

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:10 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A St. Louis County contractor accepted thousands of dollars in upfront payments for work he promised to complete, but never did.The Missouri Attorney General's Office announced this Tuesday as part of a default judgement against John G. Adams and his company, A-1 Construction General Contractor, LLC. Adams is accused of falsely promising to provide home renovation and repair to six Missouri homeowners. Expired tags ‘nightmare’: Woman gets car back as neighbor’s truck gets towed away The default judgement means that Adams failed to respond to a court summons or appear in court. As a result, the Missouri Attorney General's Office now prohibits Adams from offering home renovation or construction in Missouri. Also, the judgement awards more than $46,000 to the State of Missouri. That includes nearly $37,000 in restitution, $3,700 to the Missouri Merchandising Practices Revolving Fund, and $6,000 in civil penalties. Close Thanks for signing ...

Natural gas line cut in Thornton, residents in area ordered to shelter in place

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:10 GMT

A notice for Thornton residents to shelter in place was issued Tuesday afternoon when a natural gas line was cut.An underground boring machine hit a gas line near 121st & Niagara. TFD crews and Xcel are on site working to cap the break. A Code Red notification was sent out as a precaution to shelter in place to neighbors in a 1/2 mile radius of the incident. pic.twitter.com/SQfUN6OpzM— Thornton Fire Dept. (@ThorntonFire) June 27, 2023The incident happened in the area of East 121st Drive and Niagara Street, according to a 2:07 p.m. tweet by the Thornton Fire Department (TFD).“A Code Red notification was sent out as a precaution to shelter in place to neighbors in a 1/2 mile radius of the incident,” the fire department said.An underground boring machine hit and severed a gas line, according to TFD.Emergency responders and Xcel Energy crews are on scene working to cap the break.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | A tornado left an 8-mile trail of ...

Family of Pakistani father and son who died in Titan submersible shares memories and gratitude

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:10 GMT

By MUNIR AHMED (Associated Press)ISLAMABAD (AP) — The family of two Pakistani men who died in the implosion of a submersible as it descended to the wreckage of the Titanic held a virtual memorial service Tuesday and thanked everyone who tried to rescue the father and son or sent condolences from around the world.The prayer service was arranged by the family of Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son, Suleman, days after authorities confirmed that everyone on the Titan died. The submersible carrying five people imploded near the site of the shipwrecked Titanic and killed everyone on board.Shahzada Dawood’s widow, Christina Dawood, was in tears as she shared memories of her husband and son. She was on board a support vessel on June 18 when she got word that communications with the Titan submersible had been lost during its voyage to the ocean floor. In her remarks, she thanked those who had helped the family in its time of grief. The service was broadcast on YouTube throug...

Colorado health department urges caution after Montezuma County resident infected with plague

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:10 GMT

An adult in Montezuma County has gotten sick with plague, and health officials are urging everyone to avoid exposure to fleas and rodents.The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment didn’t release any details about the person or their condition. The person likely was exposed on private property, so there’s no specific area that hikers and campers should avoid at this point, the department said.The initial symptoms of plague are similar to flu, though some people develop hard, swollen lymph nodes. Because the disease escalates so quickly, people with flu-like symptoms who were exposed to rodents or fleas should seek care immediately, the department said. Antibiotic treatment is most likely to be successful if given early.To avoid exposure to plague:• Give your pets flea-prevention treatment, and don’t let them near wild animals. Seek veterinary treatment if your pet has a high fever, swollen lymph nodes or an open sore.• Avoid areas where rodents live. ...

Remains found on Mt. Baldy identified as actor Julian Sands

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:10 GMT

A tragic end to the search for actor Julian Sands after he disappeared on Mt. Baldy in January.The San Bernadino County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday revealed that human remains found by hikers over the weekend are that of the British actor. "The identification process for the body located on Mt. Baldy on June 24 has been completed and was positively identified as 65-year-old Julian Sands of North Hollywood. The manner of death is still under investigation, pending further test results," the department said in a news release. "We would like to extend our gratitude to all the volunteers that worked tirelessly to locate Mr. Sands."Julian Sands (San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office)On Saturday, hikers contacted the Fontana Sheriff’s Station after they found human remains in the Mt. Baldy wilderness.  This came several days after a large-scale search involving around 80 people failed to find the “Room with a View” and “Warlock” actor.“We are deeply grateful to the search team...

Southern California braces for season's first heat wave

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:10 GMT

Southern California’s extended ‘June Gloom’ is going to seem like a distant memory when the first heat wave of the summer arrives later this week.Temperatures will remain mild until Friday when a high-pressure system develops that will push temperatures into the 90s and low triple digits through the July 4th holiday, according to the National Weather Service.“The interior valleys and desert areas will see, by far, the hottest temperatures,” said KTLA's Andy Riesmeyer. “The coast and Los Angeles Basin will also be warmer but will stay relatively mild.”Residents should expect high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s in the San Fernando Valley and San Gabriel Valley Friday through next Tuesday. Inland Empire deserts will see temps in the low 100s, and Palm Springs is forecast to hit 115 degrees on Saturday during the peak of the heat wave.The seven day forecast for the San Fernando Valley. June 27, 2023. (KTLA)Los Angeles will see high temperatures in the low 80s.“Many of us have bee...

TikToker gets flight all to himself after 18-hour delay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:10 GMT

A North Carolina man’s patience earned him what amounted to a personal, charted flight to his destination on Sunday.Phil Stringer’s flight from Oklahoma City to Charlotte, North Carolina got delayed due to maintenance issues. Instead of hopping onto another flight like the other passengers, he decided to wait it out.The result: he had the entire plane to himself.Phil Stringer documented his "private" flight on TikTok. June 2023 (phil.stringer)In a TikTok video, Stringer recorded himself boarding the empty flight and chatting with the amused and “amazing” flight crew.“They pulled them from the hotel to come do this flight for one person,” he noted.His video shows the flight crew going through their pre-flight routine as usual and posing for photos with Stringer.“18-hour delay turned this flight into a private party! ✈️🥳 Watch how the amazing crew and I made the most of it!”

New California budget will cover $32 billion deficit without dipping into state's reserves

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:10 GMT

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Democrats who control the state Legislature have agreed on how to spend $310.8 billion over the next year, endorsing a plan that covers a nearly $32 billion budget deficit without raiding the state's savings account.The nation's most populous state has had combined budget surpluses of well over $100 billion in the past few years, using that money to greatly expand government.But this year, revenues slowed as inflation soared and the stock market struggled. California gets most of its revenue from taxes paid by the wealthy, making it more vulnerable to changes in the economy than other states. Last month, the Newsom administration estimated the state's spending would exceed revenues by over $30 billion.FILE -Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference, Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Richmond, California. Newsom and state legislative leaders have reached an agreement late Monday, June 26, 2023, on how to spend the state's tax ...