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Fire rips through building near St. Paul airport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:35:46 GMT

A Tuesday night fire tore through a commercial outbuilding near the St. Paul Downtown Airport into early Wednesday.St. Paul Fire crews were sent to Semple Excavating at 91 Ridder Circle around 11:30 p.m. and began defensive operations because the blaze was already through the roof of the building, said Deputy Fire Chief Roy Mokosso.Water supply was difficult, Mokosso said. Crews laid down 2,000 feet of supply lines, and Maplewood fire arrived with its 2,000-gallon water truck.Railroad managers shut down several tracks.Mokosso said the fire was brought under control with the help of the building owner, who used heavy equipment to pull smoldering debris from the building. Firefighters left the scene around 4:45 a.m.St. Paul Fire crews battled a blaze at Semple Excavating at 91 Ridder Circle on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. (Courtesy of the St. Paul Fire Department)No injuries were reported, and the fire is under investigation.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Man hit b...

Gophers lineman Trey Bixby medically retires from football

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:35:46 GMT

Gophers defensive lineman Trey Bixby has decided to medically retire from football, a source told the Pioneer Press on Wednesday.Bixby, a top-rated recruit in the Gophers’ 2022 class, redshirted last season but wasn’t on the roster for the Pinstripe Bowl in December and has not returned for spring practices this month.In 2020, Bixby had treatments for an illness which made him autoimmune, and with the pandemic, forced him to sit out and loose weight from roughly 240 pounds to under 200. Through the issues, the Gophers honored the four-star prospect’s commitment and Bixby signed with the U in December 2021.Bixby played at St. Edwards High School in Lakewood, Ohio, as a sophomore. He sat out his junior year and transferred to Eden Prairie for his senior season, when he was cleared to play in 2021.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | P.J. Fleck finding more coachable moments with Gophers’ roster turnover College Sports | March Madness: Final Four set with M...

Florida man sentenced in connection to gas station skimming scheme

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:35:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The United States Attorney's Office reports the sentencing of Yuny Hurtado Rodriguez, 34 of Florida. Rodriguez was sentenced to 57 months in prison on March 29 for his role in building skimming devices designed to steal gas station customer information. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The U.S. Attorney's Office reports Rodriguez admitted that between April 2016 and July 2019, he conspired with others to commit access device fraud conspiracy by building skimming devices designed to steal gas station customer information. Rodriguez and others installed those devices inside gas pumps in Albany, Broome, Montgomery counties, and elsewhere. They would then use the collected information to create fraudulent credit and debit cards. The U.S. Attorney's Office explains the fraudulent cards were used to obtain money orders, gift cards, cash, and other things of value. As part of his plea agreement, Rodriguez a...

Wilton Wildlife Park & Preserve offers free programs during April Break

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:35:46 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is offering a week of free events for all ages in conjunction with April Break. The 25 miles of trails owned by the Department of Environmental Conservation, Saratoga County, and the Town of Wilton will be open to the public. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Historic Cornell Fire Tower will also be open on April 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The schedule is:Nature on the Move - Monday, April 10, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.A fast-paced walk that happens every other week throughout the year. For this special occasion, the group will climb the Fire Tower and learn about its history.Spring Discovery Walk - Tuesday, April 11, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.Walk through the meadows, forests, and wetlands of Camp Saratoga with an environmental educator, and learn about the changes of spring.Bog Meadow Brook Walks, Thursday, April 13, 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.Learn about the sig...

Missing Vermonter and dog found safe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:35:46 GMT

PANTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- The missing Vermonter reported missing on Wednesday has been found safe. Colby Johnson, 25, of Panton, Vermont, and his dog, Koko, were both found safe after Vermont State Police reported he left for a local store and never returned home. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police reported Johnson missing on Wednesday, but he hadn't been seen since Monday.

Copake man arrested after shooting at suspected trespasser

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:35:46 GMT

COPAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Copake man was arrested after calling 911 and reporting he shot at a car of someone he believed was trespassing, according to deputies. Erik Erickson, 58, faces multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, around 5:26 p.m., Columbia County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to Connolly Road in Copake for a reported trespassing complaint. According to deputies, the person who reported the incident to 911 said he fired two rounds from a gun at the car of a person he believed to be trespassing. Deputies say one round struck and damaged a tire of the car. No injuries were reported, and the person in the car left the area. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office says the criminal investigations branch responded to the scene and began investigating.Charges:Third-degree criminal possession of a weaponFirst-degree reckless endangermentFourth-degree criminal mischiefErickson was arraigned an...

Motor Oil Coffee set to open Albany location

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:35:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local coffee brand, Motor Oil Coffee is opening its second location in downtown Albany. The shop will hold its grand opening on April 5 at 12:15 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The second coffee shop will be located at 136 State Street. Motor Oil opened its other location on Union Street in Schenectady in November 2022. The company will also provide information about its plans for Slip 12, a warehouse district coming soon to take place of the former Huck Finn property. Co-founders Joe Bonilla, and Rich Fazio will be in attendance along with Albany officials.

Officers hurt after four-car crash in Maryland Heights

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:35:46 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Multiple St. Louis area police officers were hospitalized early Wednesday morning after they were involved in a multi-vehicle crash on I-70 in Maryland Heights.The incident happened off I-70 eastbound just west of 270. After being closed for about three hours, I-70 east has been completely reopened. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW A spokesperson from the Missouri Highway Patrol said around 1:45 a.m., Lake St. Louis Police units were at the location after a previous chase. We're told, suddenly, Lake St. Louis Police reported that numerous officers had been struck by a vehicle while they were finishing up their work from the earlier chase.According to the Missouri State Highway crash report, prior to the crash, three v...

Announcing the St. Louis 'Remarkable Women' winner: Harriet Patton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:35:46 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- All last month, FOX 2 and News 11 celebrated Women’s History Month by highlighting the stories of some Remarkable Women in the Greater St. Louis area, but there can only be one winner of the $1,000 check to the charity of her choice.The winner also goes on to possibly receive national recognition from FOX 2 and News 11’s parent company Nexstar and an additional $5,000 to the charity of her choice.The winner is Harriet Patton who is the founder of Better Than Ever Tutoring and the Meacham Park Neighborhood Improvement Association! She spent nearly three decades as a nurse and then decided to start a tutoring program to close the achievement gap between African American students and the greater Kirkwood community.   The Better Than Ever Tutoring Program she founded has supported thousands of students.  It was staffed by volunteer educators, community speakers and leaders and mentors from all over St. Louis.  Harriet recruited a team of people...

What are the odds? Projections & World Series chances for new Cardinals season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:35:46 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Opening Day is set for Thursday, and with it comes some lofty expectations for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals have earned four consecutive postseason berths and are widely considered favorites again for the National League Central. RELATED - How you MIGHT be able to watch St. Louis Cardinals games for free this year Could that translate to something more? Depends on who you ask, but several oddsmakers give the Cardinals a fighting chance for a World Series title. PointsBet (+2000, 20/1 odds)ActionNetwork.com (+2500, 25/1)Draft Kings (+1600, 16/1)FanDuel (+2000, 20/1)SportsBettingDime.com (+1600, 16/1)BetMGM (+1800, 18/1)FanGraphs gives the Cardinals a 4.7% chance at winning the 2023 World Series. It also gives a 50% chance of winning the division and a 66% chance of making playoffs through a division or wild card spot. PECOTA, a sabermetric system for forecasting MLB performance, projects a second-place division finish for the Cardinal...