Home

Is it safe to shower during a thunderstorm?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:23 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – When pounding rain and lightning force you to take cover inside, a warm shower might be an inviting thought, but experts warn it could be more dangerous than you think.Lightning can travel through plumbing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.It's not just showers that should be avoided, but all activities that use water from the home's pipes, including bathing, washing dishes and washing hands."The risk of lightning traveling through plumbing might be less with plastic pipes than with metal pipes," the CDC says. "However, it is best to avoid any contact with plumbing and running water during a lightning storm to reduce your risk of being struck." Lightning blows up toilet after traveling through apartment building’s exhaust vent Just to illustrate how powerful lightning can be inside your home, in May 2022, lightning traveled through the exhaust vent of an Oklahoma apartment building and shattered a toilet in one of the units, leaving the walls and cei...

Jacob’s Well has zero flow once again, drought conditions a factor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:23 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video is KXAN's coverage when the spring was closed to swimmers earlier in 2023.WIMBERLY, Texas (KXAN) — Jacob’s Well has now had zero flow of water for the sixth time since the summer of 2000, according to The Wimberly Watershed Association.“There are multiple factors contributing to Jacob's Well's near-dry condition, and it's crucial to recognize that it's not just one issue at play,” the nonprofit said.The Watershed Association said part of the issue was that Central Texas was still in Extreme and Exceptional drought conditions. It also said excessive groundwater pumping was a contributor. RELATED: Jacob’s Well shuts down, other swimming holes impacted by drought “Our community is collectively pumping out more water than is being replenished under the current drought conditions … Now more than ever It is essential for all of us to come together to conserve groundwater during this emergency drought period,” The Watershed Association said.Earlier in 2023,...

Duluth-based Essentia, Marshfield enter merger agreement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:23 GMT

Two health care providers serving the Lake Superior area, Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System, have agreed to merge later this year.The Duluth-based and Marshfield, Wis.-based health care systems signed an “integration agreement,” or merger clause, to move the merger forward, the systems announced in a news release Thursday.The two systems had previously signed a memorandum of understanding in October while they were in talks mulling the potential merger.The new system will have 3,800 providers and 150 sites of care, 25 of which are hospitals, across Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the news release said.It will be led by Essentia Health CEO Dr. David Herman, who will serve as the CEO of “a new parent company,” the news release said.“Each time I meet with our Marshfield colleagues, I am excited for our future together and what we can build and sustain to better serve our patients, communities and colleag...

Mayor Sheehan announces Lark Street revitalization project

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:23 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan alongside Department of General Services Commissioner Sergio Panunzio announced the commencement of a $3.3 million investment into the revitalization of Lark Street between Madison Avenue and Washington Avenue. The streetscape project is expected to be completed by late fall. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Improvements to the streetscape will include restoration of the pavement, removal of cobblestone intersections, the installation of new park benches, bike racks, and trash receptacles, restoration of ADA ramps, the addition of strings lights across Lark Street, and the incorporation of sidewalk extensions, among other renovations. These improvements stem from a community study that was conducted by the city’s Department of Planning and Development. The project will begin on July 31 with the mobilization of contractor equipment, installation of work signage, and surveying....

Man charged in St. Louis child sex crime case, linked to another victim

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:23 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man arrested Thursday in a St. Louis child sex crime case now faces criminal charges, and police say he is also linked to a second victim. Prosecutors have charged Osmani Haji Gul, 34, with first-degree sodomy, sexual misconduct, attempted statutory sodomy and four-degree assault in connection with two alleged incidents. She says an Uber stranded her, then things really got weird Police say the crime first under investigation occurred July 23 in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood. Investigators say the victim, a 6-year-old boy, was riding his bicycle when a man walked up to the child, snatched him off the bike, and took the boy to a nearby vacant residence and sexually assaulted him. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department followed up on more than 100 leads in connection with this case, leading to Gul's arrest Thursday afternoon. Amid the investigation, police learned of another incident on July 16 at Francis Park involving a 12-year-old victim. Sgt. Charles Wall...

Wentzville man dies in crash on I-70 in St. Charles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:23 GMT

ST. CHARLES -- A truck driver died after a fatal crash on I-70 early Friday morning. He has been identified by the Missouri State Highway Patrol as James Melton, 36, of Wentzville, Missouri.A semi truck driver was stopping because of traffic congestion in a construction zone on westbound I-70 at around 12:30 a.m. Friday. Melton was driving a Dodge Ram pickup and failed to see the semi slow down. It slammed into the back of the truck's trailer and caught fire.Melton was pronounced dead at the scene.

Man gets life sentence in murder at St. Louis neighborhood barbecue

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:23 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man convicted of murder in a deadly shooting several years ago has been sentenced to life in prison. Kennice Brock, 51, was convicted of first-degree murder and armed criminal action over the murder of Carl Netter in July 2020. She says an Uber stranded her, then things really got weird According to the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office, Brock walked into a neighborhood barbecue at Biker’s Corner and shot netter after he was repeatedly asked to put his weapon away. This happened in the 1900 block of North Vandeventer Avenue in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood.Investigators say Brock fled to his home in Memphis after the shooting. He reportedly made a claim of self-defense at a jury trial last month, surveillance video paved the way to a conviction. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Centennial provides active, vibrant lifestyle with easy access to Denver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:23 GMT

Centennial offers an excellent option for homebuyers seeking an active and vibrant lifestyle.Situated just 13 miles from Denver, Centennial, named to reflect Colorado’s admission as the 38th state when the United States celebrated the centennial of the Declaration of Independence, maintains its suburban charm while offering easy access to the state capital.“The biggest reason it’s appealing is its location,” says Frieda Riggs with 8z. “You have the convenience of being close to downtown but still have that suburban feel.”The long, narrow city with odd boundaries is centrally located and offers residents access across the metro using E-470, Interstates 25 and 225, and public transit via the Dry Creek Station.“The location is ideal,” says Ann Winfrey with West + Main. “With E-470, you have easy access to the airport or Red Rocks without going through the I-25 corridor.”With over 100 parks, trails, and recreational centers spr...

A 194-room, $26 million hotel is slated to be Denver’s next homeless shelter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:23 GMT

The deal’s not done yet, but city officials are already celebrating the Denver Housing Authority’s move to buy a 194-room hotel in the northeast corner of the city.Once the housing authority closes on the property, the Best Western Central Park hotel at 4595 Quebec St., the city will lease it and use it as a homeless shelter before eventually converting it into permanent supportive housing for people exiting homelessness. The purchase price is just shy of $26 million, according to the city and the housing authority.Those 194 rooms could play a big part in helping new Mayor Mike Johnston get closer to his ambitious goal of offering housing to 1,000 people living on the city’s streets before 2023 is through. Denver leaders have placed an increasing emphasis in recent years on providing non-congregate shelter options — places where unhoused residents have private rooms with greater privacy and safety than traditional homeless shelters.Tapping the Salvation Army ...

Authorities in Orange County searching for bank robbery suspects 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:23 GMT

Police are searching for several suspects in Orange County after they robbed a bank and fled from the scene in Brea Friday afternoon. Initial reports indicate that three suspects are wanted in connection with the Brea bank robbery, which led to a pursuit that came to an end the parking lot of Angel Stadium. Footage from Sky5 showed both Anaheim and Brea police departments setting up a perimeter on East Gene Autry Way around noon on Friday. Police are searching for several suspects in Anaheim after they robbed a bank and fled from the scene in Brea on Friday afternoon. (KTLA)"You'll see large police presence, including SWAT and our helicopter," the City of Anaheim said on Twitter. "If you live nearby, [it is] best to stay inside and avoid [the] area as we work to resolve safely." Stolen car thief crashes into LAPD squad car, shears fire hydrant The suspects may have ditched their vehicle in a parking garage and fled to a nearby SoCal Gas facility parking lot. Employees of the faci...