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Altamont Ave in Rotterdam reopens after power poles downed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:11:25 GMT

Update: Altamont reopened as of 5:30 a.m. on WednesdayROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A portion of Altamont Avenue in the town of Rotterdam closed Tuesday evening for several downed electrical poles. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Around 3:10 p.m., a car crashed into a power pole in the area of Rensselaer Avenue and Altamont Avenue. Police said the damaged pole broke and fell, which caused several other poles to fall in the area of Altamont Avenue. Fire crews also responded for vehicles on fire and spilled oil on the road.Altamont Avenue between Crane Street and Amsterdam Avenue is expected to be closed through Wednesday morning. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area.

3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:11:25 GMT

HIGHLAND, Ill. - Three people are dead after a Greyhound bus crash on Interstate-70 in Highland, Illinois, early Wednesday morning.The crash took place on I-70 westbound near the 'Silverlake West' Rest Stop, where crews shared that the crash took place around 2:00 a.m., and a Greyhound traveling from Indianapolis, Indiana to St. Louis crashed into three parked rigs on the exit ramp heading to the rest area.The Illinois State Police confirmed that four passengers on board were taken to a nearby hospital via helicopter, 10 more passengers were driven to area hospitals, and three more riders died. 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash One lane on I-70 WB is open, but drivers are urged to take Highway 40 WB as an alternate route. The cause of the crash has not yet been reported, and the investigation is active.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Heavy rain expected by Wednesday afternoon, more storms set for Friday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:11:25 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - Starting Tuesday afternoon, it began to look more and more likely that Wednesday morning storms would stay just north of the St. Louis region, impacting northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. That means we are in store for a hot, more humid day with temperature highs in the mid 90s.  The cold front dropping south will bring strong to severe storms to the St. Louis region starting late Wednesday afternoon and continuing through the evening. Storms could produce large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Prime time is 5:00 p.m. to midnight, but some rain and storms could linger into the early hours of Thursday. We may get a break in the storm threat Thursday, as it will be partly cloudy and temp highs near 90. Thunderstorms are again likely Friday afternoon and night, with highs again near 90. 

J.B. Pritzker begins U.K. trade commission with focus on clean energy and manufacturing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:11:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker heads overseas for the start of his 7-day trade mission to the United Kingdom.Pritzker's 'Goodwood Festival of Speed' with British officials will discuss ways to improve Illinois' electric car manufacturing, clean energy improvements, and collaboration in higher education. 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash In a statement, Pritzker shared that the goal of the trade mission is, "letting the world know that Illinois is the best place to live, work, and do business".

'Hydrate Our Heroes' beverage drives taking place today at Schnucks stores in St. Louis area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:11:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Wednesday you can help "Hydrate Our Heroes" at Schnucks stores.The promotions run through Tuesday, July 18. All 115 Schnucks stores across the Midwest are taking part in the beverage drive for firefighters, police, and first responders. Years after being victimized, a child reports being exploited 22,000 times The most requested items include sports drinks, energy drinks, bottled water, and sparkling waters. Those wishing to donate should look for a donation bin at the front of each store.

Clayton Police Department hosting annual FBI National Academy Associates Blood Drive today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:11:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Clayton Police Department is holding their annual FBI National Academy Associates Blood Drive Wednesday.It's from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on South Brentwood Boulevard. An appointment is required. Years after being victimized, a child reports being exploited 22,000 times To schedule one, visit BloodCenter.org/group and use the code 9627.

'Tip-A-Cop' fundraiser for Special Olympics taking place today at Wentzville Texas Roadhouse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:11:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Wentzville Police Department is raising money for Special Olympics, and you can help out while grabbing a bite to eat at Texas Roadhouse.That's where they'll be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The 'Tip-A-Cop' fundraiser will be selling Special Olympics t-shirts for $15 and $20 depending on the size. 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash They'll also be selling raffle tickets for a brand new 2023 Ford Explorer XLT for $5 each - or $20 for 5 tickets.

Denver renews cable television franchise with Comcast through 2028 to chagrin of sports fans

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:11:25 GMT

Denver opted to renew its cable television franchise with telecommunications company Comcast Corp. through the end of 2028.With the previous franchise set to expire this December, the city recently renewed its franchise for another five years, said marketing and communications manager Gaelina Tesfaye at Denver Technology Services, the city’s technology department. The new expiration is now scheduled for December 2028.Comcast has bore the brunt of criticism in recent years as its Denver customers have been forced to forgo watching the Colorado Avalanche and the Denver Nuggets since 2019. The blame largely falls on a stalemate between Comcast and Altitude TV, which broadcasts both teams.The latter sued the national conglomerate over allegations of antitrust violations, and eventually reached a settlement in March, but the standoff continues.The recent move to renew the franchise between the city and Comcast has already caught the attention of some Denver-area sports fans.David P...

Broncos position preview: Is TE Greg Dulcich primed for breakout under coach Sean Payton?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:11:25 GMT

Editor’s note: Third in a series previewing the Broncos’ position groups entering training camp.Monday: QuarterbacksTuesday: Running backsToday: Tight ends On the roster (six): Nate Adkins, Greg Dulcich, Tommy Hudson, Chris Manhertz, Albert Okwuegbunam, Adam Trautman.How many on the 53? Four.Most impactful offseason move: Signing Manhertz in free agency.In both actions and words, coach Sean Payton has made it clear he wants the Broncos offense to run the dang ball. Beefing up the offensive line via free agency became a priority, but so, too, was adding Manhertz. The veteran tight end is regarded as one of the better run blockers at his position. He’s played in 104 career NFL games (49 starts) and caught just 24 passes on 36 targets in that span. His primary job isn’t to make big plays in the passing game, it’s to move people in the run game.Biggest question to answer in camp: Is Dulcich ready to become The Guy?As the offseason program progressed, you could almost see Payton’s ...

Farmers to pull back coverage in California over natural disaster costs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:11:25 GMT

(The Hill) - Farmers Insurance will end its home, auto and umbrella coverage in Florida and curtail coverage offerings in California due to ongoing risks from environmental disaster, the insurer announced Tuesday.In a statement shared with The Hill, Farmers confirmed it will discontinue those forms of coverage in the Sunshine State, saying “this business decision was necessary to effectively manage risk exposure.” The insurer will also curtail new homeowners' insurance policies in California, due to “record-breaking inflation, severe weather events, and reconstruction costs,” Farmers said.This photo shows a portion of the damage done to Plumas Pines Resort and Bar in Almanor, Calif., following a 5.5 earthquake in Lake Almanor at around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023. (Plumas Pines Resort and Bar via AP)The announcement comes the month after Farmers announced it would not write new property policies in Florida due to rising catastrophe costs, while State Farm, California’s large...