Lane reductions announced for U.S. Route 9 in Latham
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:55 GMT
LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Motorists should watch for lane reductions and flaggers on U.S. Route 9 on Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Road milling and drainage work will be done between Latham Circle and Coliseum Drive. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Lane reductions at nighttime will continue past Memorial Day weekend. Nighttime paving will take place between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. through the second week of June. Motorists are urged to slow down and follow the direction of flaggers. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.St. Charles officially files lawsuit against Ameren over water contamination
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:55 GMT
ST. CHARLES, Mo. - The City of St. Charles has officially filed a lawsuit against Ameren Missouri over water contamination and damages linked to the city’s Elm Point Wellfield.City officials announced the intent to file a lawsuit against Ameren Missouri in March. Out of seven water wells powered through the wellfield, only one remains currently operational. “Today is the culmination of many months of testing, evaluation, public outreach and tough decisions to ensure the City’s water is safe," said St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer. "The City has spent millions of dollars and hundreds of staff hours in an effort to ensure the water is and continues to be safe, and to resolve the contamination issues caused by Ameren." Who is Sai Kandula? Chesterfield man charged in White House crash Borgmeyer said the city has made efforts to resolve contamination issues and hold Ameren responsible financially, though claims the latest developments have not resulted in an "acceptable outcome." "The ...Puppies found inside dumpster in downtown St. Louis
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:55 GMT
ST. LOUIS – Two puppies are recovering after being abandoned in a dumpster in downtown St. Louis, the Humane Society of Missouri said.A good Samaritan contacted the HSMO on Tuesday. She'd heard barking from a dumpster along 9th Street, lifted the lid, and saw two small dogs. She borrowed a cell phone to report the incident to the HSMO.A member of the Animal Cruelty Task Force responded. By the time that person arrived, the good Samaritan had removed the puppies from the dumpster. The temperature was 77°, but was worse inside the metal container.The dogs were not microchipped. They were brought to the HSMO's headquarters on Macklind Avenue for a bath. Who is Sai Kandula? Chesterfield man charged in White House crash Police arrived a short time later and searched the area around the dumpster, but did not find the person who abandoned the animals.“We’re grateful to the concerned citizen for bringing this horrible situation to our attention and will ensure these animals are given the ...Barge strikes Eads Bridge; MetroLink expects delays
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:55 GMT
ST. LOUIS - A barge in the Mississippi River struck Eads Bridge late Wednesday morning, according to MetroLink officials. The collision happened just before the noon hour. People are encouraged to avoid the bridge and surrounding area for the time being. As of early Wednesday afternoon, no injuries have been reported from the situation. It's unclear what led up to the barge striking the bridge. Who is Sai Kandula? Chesterfield man charged in White House crash MetroLink officials tell FOX 2, due to the collision, trains are currently not operating between the Civic Center and 5th & Missouri Stations. Station shuttles are taking passengers by bus between the Civic Center, Stadium, 8th & Pine, Convention Center. Passengers around the St. Louis area could see delays up to 60 minutes due to the situation. Eads Bridge connects travelers across state lines from Downtown St. Louis to East St. Louis. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.Welcome to Crappie Lake: Real Housewives coming to rural Illinois
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:55 GMT
BENTON, Ill. -- Two stars of The Real Housewives of New York City are in a new reality TV show set in Benton, Illinois. Bravo says that Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan are in a new series called Welcome to Crappie Lake.Lesseps and Morgan will be working with the mayor and city council to revitalize the town of around 7,000 people that was "devastated by the pandemic." They also pick up a few odd jobs like cleaning hotel rooms. Bear struck and killed on I-55 near Festus The reality stars will be very busy when they're not helping to make Benton great again. Bravo says that they will be catching crappie in Rend Lake with their bare hands and going mudding in monster trucks. They also drop in at bars and attend the local Testicle Festival. You can watch a trailer for the show here.The show has a very "Fish out of water" vibe. The promo clip makes it seem a lot like the 2004 FOX show starring Paris Hilton called The Simple Life.The show premieres on July 9 at 8 p.m. CT with back-to-...Federal charges for St. Clair County man in pipe bomb case
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:55 GMT
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A Marissa, Illinois, man appeared in federal court on Wednesday to be arraigned for possession of a homemade bomb.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois said Jim Lanier, 49, made a pipe bomb with the intent of blowing up his wife's vehicle on April 29, and then later admitted to lighting the bomb and throwing it at people who confronted him. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW The bomb never detonated. However, federal investigators claim a second suspicious device was located among Lanier's belongings.Lanier was charged with unlawful possession of a destructive device, and ordered detained until trial.If convicted, Lanier faces up to 10 years in federal prison.Belleville man dies in rural Missouri motorcycle crash
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:55 GMT
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. - A Belleville man died Tuesday afternoon in a motorcycle crash along a rural Missouri highway. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reports that James Gillispie, 76, died in the crash. A 68-year-old woman riding on the motorcycle was also hurt in the crash.The collision happened around 5 p.m. Tuesday on Missouri Route 42 near Castle Road. Who is Sai Kandula? Chesterfield man charged in White House crash Investigators say Gillispie traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a driveway entrance and overturned. Gliispie was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman was airlifted to a Columbia, Missouri hospital. MSHP Troop F, which covers part of mid-Missouri, has investigated 20 deaths from crashes this year.Outpouring of support after Meteorologist Jaime Travers' dog passes away
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:55 GMT
ST. LOUIS -- Meteorologist Jaime Travers' pet dog Amber passed away Tuesday. She died in her sleep. Travers posted this message to her Facebook page Wednesday.Jaime Travers"Early yesterday morning Amber, my loyal companion for over 16 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She fell asleep between us in bed and was gone when we woke up.Evan, Hazel, and I are absolutely heartbroken but she lived a full life. Looking back at some of her adventures from 12,095 feet at Independence Pass to Mile Marker 0 in Key West, we realize she hadn’t been herself in a long time. She was with us through so many big life moments — from my wedding day to watching over both kids. She was a strong girl up until the last 24 hours and went on her own terms.We love you, Amber…Rest In Peace sweet girl. ❤️🐾🌈" Bear struck and killed on I-55 near Festus Thousands of people are reacting to the Facebook post. Many people are leaving messages of condolence. Dogs have been a big part of the FOX 2 weather fam...“The Iranian people are ready to overthrow the regime”, opposition leader tells MEPs
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:55 GMT
The President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, Maryam Rajavi, has urged MEPs to support a much tougher stance by the EU and its member states against the theocratic regime in Tehran. She said the people of her country had risen against religious fascism and she criticised European inaction in response to the executions of protesters, writes Political Editor Nick Powell.Maryam Rajavi returned to the European Parliament four years after her last visit, a period that has seen a massive growth in popular resistance to the rule of the mullahs in lran. She is now President-elect of the preeminent opposition body, the National Council of Resistance of Iran. Her struggle has lasted a lifetime, since she took part in student protests against the dictatorial rule of the last Shah.Dozens of MEPs from different political groups came to hear Maryam Rajavi. She said 112 prisoners had been executed by the regime since the beginning of May, in an attempt to create an atmosphere ...Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison for drug trafficking
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:55 GMT
New Jersey rapper Fetty Wap has been sentenced to six years behind bars for drug trafficking, according to multiple reports.Fetty Wap — real name Willie Junior Maxwell II — was arrested at the Rolling Loud music festival in New York in 2021 and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine last year, according to the New York Times.He faced between five and nine years in prison, according to Rolling Stone. Rapper Fetty Wap jailed after alleged FaceTime death threat The famously one-eyed rapper, 31, had a string of smash hits in 2015, beginning with his breakout song "Trap Queen," which reached No. 2 in the country.Also reaching top 10 on the Billboard charts were "679" and "My Way," which was remixed to include Drake.His self-titled debut album reached No. 1 in the country, though his subsequent projects failed to reach those same lofty heights.Latest news
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