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Governor Hochul condemns swatting calls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--According to Governor Kathy Hochul, 36 swatting calls happened on Thursday across the State of New York. These calls reporting fake active shooter claims at schools."In some cases it sounds like shootings in the background," explained Hochul. "Which is horrific. It sounds very legitimate that there is an active shooting unfolding as the calls are going on. And this is why it’s causing so much trauma for teachers, students and families."The governor said the calls were all different, and were made to schools in areas of the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, Western New York, and the Adirondacks."It is beyond the pale to think people are doing this to our kids in light of the real shootings that have occurred in other parts of our nation, just as recently as this week. It is heart breaking to know that people are so depraved of heart they would do this to our children at this time."State police went to over 226 schools and local law enforcement agencies responded t...

RPI RAs win union vote 55 to 9

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After a battle to unionize, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) resident assistants (RAs) won their union vote 55 to nine. The RPI RA Union will represent the interests of RAs and will be affiliated with the Office and Professional Employees International Union. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to a spokesperson for the student workers, RPI RAs are paid 80-90% less than RAs at similar-sized institutions yet are required to work over 20 hours a week overseeing up to 80 students. Further, students claim RPI policies—such as a policy requiring them to call campus police instead of 911—are putting them and their fellow students in dangerous, life-threatening situations.The RPI RA Union explains they previously sought voluntary recognition from the university butwere denied. Between then and now the RPI administration has discouraged unionizing in anumber of ways; through letters, meetings, etc...

LIVE UPDATES: Tornado warning issued in Phelps County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A tornado warning has been issued in Phelps County as of 4:50 p.m. A tornado watch remains in effect for much of the St. Louis Metropolitan area for Friday. When a tornado warning is issued, a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar and there is imminent danger to life and property. If you’re in the area of a tornado warning, seek shelter immediately.During a tornado watch, atmospheric conditions are favorable for a tornado to develop, but a tornado has not yet been sighted or indicated by weather radar.The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the St. Louis Metropolitan area to a Level-4 risk for severe weather Friday. Mother Nature means business on Friday, as winds will become quite gusty from the south as temperatures climb towards 70 degrees. Severe weather threats include 70 to 80 miles per hour winds, some large hail, and even the chance of quick hitting tornadoes.  St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Potential timeline fo...

Courts connect four St. Louis infant exposure deaths to one woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Mary Anne Curtis, 30, was facing child endangerment charges in St. Louis City last year, when she was connected to three child deaths. At one point, she was allowed out on bond, leading to what authorities now say is a fourth child death in St. Louis County.The suspect lives on Janet Avenue in Jennings, where we spoke with her mother, Nadine. “I just feel like if my child didn’t have bad luck, she wouldn’t have any at all,” Nadine Richardson told us.Her daughter Mary is behind bars after a judge wrote on a warrant “This may be the 4th infant to die as a result of the defendant.” Top Stories: Severe weather expected near St. Louis Friday “I strongly feel that if she wouldn’t have gotten involved in drugs, we wouldn’t be here,” Nadine added.Court records point to drug exposure as the connection in each child death. Nadine told us that her daughter had drug-exposed twins born five months prematurely in 2020. She added, “So they were born really, really small, under a poun...

Aurora fire on scene of burning brush off Parker Road

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

Aurora Fire Rescue is asking people to avoid the area near the intersection of Parker and Chambers roads as its firefighters work on a brush fire.That intersection is near the popular Cherry Creek State Park, but the fire is not on park property, said Kara Van Hoose, a Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokeswoman. Park operations are not affected.The fire department sent engines, brush trucks and other vehicles to fight the fire, according to a 3:24 p.m. tweet.Crews are responding to a brush fire north of the intersection at Parker Rd and Chambers Rd. A number of engines, brush trucks, and a tender are responding to the area now. Please avoid the area so that responding units have clear roadways. #AFRIncident pic.twitter.com/B9wnDc1Bil— Aurora Fire Rescue (@AuroraFireDpt) March 31, 2023

Wildfire reported in Otero County south of Rocky Ford

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

A highway four miles south of Rocky Ford in Otero County closed temporarily Friday afternoon as firefighters battled a blaze whipped by high winds.The Otero County Sheriff’s Office reported the fire around 2:30 p.m., according to a tweet from the undersheriff.Colorado 71 northbound was closed between Colorado 10 and Otero BB.5, the Colorado Department of Transportation reported. It reopened around around 3:30 p.m.Brush Fire Hwy 71 near MM 13. @RockyFordFD on scene and mutual aid coming. pic.twitter.com/jqtFx8l6jJ— Otero County Undersheriff – Colorado (@CountyOtero) March 31, 2023The Rocky Ford Fire Department is on scene and mutual aid was requested, the undersheriff said on Twitter.The fire is one of several burning across Colorado as strong winds blow. The winds also have caused road closures because dust storms are causing poor visibilityWildfire mapClick markers for details, use buttons to change what wildfires are shown. Map data is automatically updated by go...

Winds in Denver area blow semitruck over, lead to road closures and travel restrictions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

Colorado 93 has reopened in both directions after it was closed from West 64th Avenue in Golden to the Boulder County line, Colorado 128, because of strong winds, powerful enough to topple semitrucks in the area.At least one semitruck also was blown over Friday on Indiana Street near West 96th Avenue, according to the Colorado State Patrol. There are reports of other semitrucks blown over along Colorado 93 on the west side of Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge.While the roadway is back open to travel, there is a high wind restriction for all high profile or light trailers from U.S. 6, also signed as Colorado 58, in Golden to Colorado 170, 1 mile south of Eldorado Springs.Winds along Colorado 93 were measured at 55 mph Friday afternoon, with gusts up to 72 mph, according to the National Weather Service.Windy weather that drove dust and affect visibility on the plains and wintry weather in the mountains also closed roads around the state on Friday.Get more Colorado news by signing u...

Denver building permit backlog spooks homebuilders and buyers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

Denver’s years-long building permit delay is scaring off homeowners who might want to build and homebuilders who must navigate the Kafka-esque system.Chris Withers, the owner of Old Greenwich Builders, said he knows one property owner who sold her property in Southern Hills after waiting more than eight months for a permit. She’d planned to scrape the existing home and build a $3 million new one.“Knowing they can’t break ground for more than a year is untenable for many people,” Withers says. “Then you have the build time, so it could be three years before you can walk in the door. It’s easier to go buy a house that’s done and ready to move in.”Old Greenwich typically builds four homes and remodels four homes each year. Prices range from $500,000 for remodeling to $3 million to build a new home. The company has worked in every Denver neighborhood and also builds in Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood Village.Dublin Development has had the same experience with buyers deciding against ...

Morrison area under pre-evacuation notice as Hogback fire grows in Jefferson County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

A wildfire is burning in Jefferson County along the hogback south of Interstate 70.A pre-evacuation notice for the Morrison area, east of Colorado 8 and south to U.S. 285, has been issued by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for the Hogback fire.The fire, as of about 3:30 p.m. Friday, is 10 acres and growing, fueled by extremely strong winds, according to the West Metro Fire Protection District.The fire, which started on the west side of the hogback, is moving southeast. It ran upslope and over the ridge top to the east side of the hogback.The #HogbackFire is estimated at 10 acres & growing- pushed by extremely strong winds. It’s moving from near Alameda & C470 to the southeast. This video is from the west side of the hogback, on the side the fire originated. Wind pushed it upslope and over the top of the ridge. pic.twitter.com/EQF3Uewir7— WestMetroFire (@WestMetroFire) March 31, 2023 The fire sparked Friday afternoon in windy weather and during a red fl...

Suspect killed in shootout with police on 10 Freeway in East L.A.; highway still closed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

Breaking news update: A robbery suspect who fired at officers while being chased on the 10 Freeway Friday morning was fatally shot by police, authorities said.The highway remains closed hours after the shootout. Around 10:10 a.m., Monterey Park police officers spotted the vehicle allegedly involved in a robbery in Los Angeles earlier this month along 10 Freeway and Atlantic Boulevard, officials said. The officers tried to stop the driver, but he did not stop and a pursuit began. The man at some point fired at the officers while driving. He eventually stopped, got out of the vehicle and continued firing at officers while running across the freeway, officials said. The suspect was struck by gunfire and was declared dead near the Eastern Avenue off-ramp and the southbound 710 Freeway transition. A gun was found at the scene and the unidentified man matches the description of the suspect involved in the robbery, officials said. A SigAlert was ordered in the area, closing both sides of t...