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Missouri school board that voted to drop anti-racism resolution might consider a revised version

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:23 GMT

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The president of the Missouri school board that voted to revoke its anti-racism resolution now says the resolution could be kept, but revised.The Francis Howell School Board in 2020 adopted a resolution against racism at the height of the national reckoning that followed the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Control of the board flipped over the past two years, with conservatives winning elections, and it voted 5-2 last week to let the resolution expire.But in a Facebook post Tuesday, board President Adam Bertrand said that although support for the 2020 resolution as written is unlikely, “there may be support of a rewrite or modification.” Bertrand said member Mark Ponder will seek input from other board members and the community, “to move towards a draft that he feels the majority of the current board feels the community could support.”Messages left Wednesday with Bertrand and Ponder were not immediately returned.Zebrina Looney, pres...

‘It’s a community service’: Home bike repair shop at risk of being shut down

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:23 GMT

It’s another day at work for Ryan Richter, who repairs bicycles for people who live near the Scarborough Co-op housing complex he calls home. The shop is small, occupying a portion of his backyard patio. His customer base is made up of people who say they cannot afford repairs at more traditional brick-and-mortar shops. “The people I serve come from homeless shelters, group homes. Many are disabled and on fixed incomes,” Richter said. One of those customers is Jay Alexander, who has a disability but is still able to ride a bicycle, which he calls his lifeline. “This is the only way I can afford to get around,” he said. Until he met Richter, he struggled to pay for repairs and maintenance. “I go to another shop it costs me $150. I go to this guy it’s $10 to $25, which is a significant drop.” But that savings and convenience may not last long. Richter has been notified by his complex that his business is a violation of its rules. Not to mention, it also violates Toronto’s zoning byla...

Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray out indefinitely, placed on long-term injured reserve

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:23 GMT

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced goaltender Matt Murray is out indefinitely and will be placed on long-term injured reserve ahead of the 2023-24 season.The Maple Leafs announced today that goaltender Matt Murray is out indefinitely and will be placed on Injured Reserve/Long Term Injury prior to the start of the season.— Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) July 26, 2023The team traded for Murray ahead of last season and opened the year with the 29-year-old and Ilya Samsonov as a starting tandem. Samsonov eventually took over the majority of starts in net by mid-season and started for the Maple Leafs in the playoffs.Murray had an injury-prone debut season with the Leafs, only starting 24 games and finishing with a .903 save percentage and 3.01 goals against average.Joseph Woll started two games in place of an injured Samsonov in Toronto’s second-round playoff series loss to the Florida Panthers last season, with Murray settling in as the backup.The two-time Stanley Cup winning Murray sign...

Suburban man accused of arson in employer's lot for wanting explanation on firing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:23 GMT

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. — A suburban man was arrested after allegedly setting fires in his employer's parking lot in an attempt to get a further explanation on his termination.On Tuesday at around 11:50 p.m., Lake County Sheriff's deputies responded to a fire at an automotive business in the 25500 block of Route 173 in unincorporated Antioch. A 911 caller told authorities it appeared a person was intentionally starting fires in the parking lot.At the scene, deputies located Jonathan Tracy, 31, of Fox Grove, after he allegedly set fire to a motorcycle parked outside of the business.Police said Tracy appeared irate and was shouting that he wanted to speak to his former boss. It was determined Tracey was fired from the business earlier in the day. Police believe Tracy allegedly began setting fire to items in the parking lot in an attempt to lure his former boss outside. Video shows crop dusting plane nearly clipping semi-truck in Northwest Indiana Tracy told police he wanted a further expl...

Bears TE Cole Kmet is getting a contract extension, reports say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:23 GMT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — It looks like a native of the Chicago area is going to play for his hometown team for a few more years.Per numerous reports, the first from Adam Schefter and Field Yates of ESPN, tight end Cole Kmet and the Bears have reached an agreement on a four-year, $50 million contract extension.The team has yet to confirm the move. This comes as the Lake Barrington native and former St. Viator High School standout was approaching the final year of his rookie contract he signed in 2020, when the Bears selected him in the second round out of Notre Dame. This represents the first contract extension that has been given out by new general manager Ryan Poles. Check back with WGNTV.com for more on this story.

Tracking the Tropics: Atlantic bustling with activity as hurricane season ramps up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:23 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Atlantic Ocean is bustling with activity as the 2023 hurricane season ramps up ahead of its most active time of year.On Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center was monitoring three disturbances spread throughout the Atlantic basin: Invest 95L, and two areas of low pressure. By Wednesday morning, two of the three disturbances dissipated.Southeastern Caribbean SeaThe NHC had been keeping a close eye on Invest 95L since it was first spotted on July 19. The tropical wave that hung over the southeastern Caribbean Sea produced a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms.On Wednesday, the disturbance fizzled out.Southwestern AtlanticOn Tuesday, the NHC was also tracking an area of low pressure located a few hundred miles south-southwest of Bermuda.Forecasters said significant development of this system "appears unlikely" as it was forecast to move toward the southeastern U.S. coast over the next several days.Similar to Invest 95L, the disturbance fizzled ...

How athletes can be efficient before training begins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:23 GMT

AUSTIN, TEXAS (KXAN) -- Summer workouts for high school and college student-athletes will begin in a few weeks. Football and soccer players, among others, will be outdoors in the heat of what has already been another sweltering summer with day after day of triple-digit heat.Dr. Lee Chilton of Ally Medical says one of the things the athletes have to do, and what coaches and other staff personnel have to monitor, is to make sure of proper hydration. Even the players who are in the best of shape should be drinking water or accepted sports drinks. Dr. Chilton says hydrating the body should begin as early as two days out from the strenuous workouts they face. His suggestion is an ounce of water for every pound-and-a-half of body weight. The example he used was 120 ounces for a player weighing 180 pounds.Hydrating with water will be enough if the practice is going to last an hour or less. But those workouts that last longer need more than water. The athlete needs to start replacing elect...

16 rescued from flash flood on State Route 23A

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:23 GMT

HUNTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday afternoon, sixteen individuals were rescued after being trapped in the Clove area of State Route 23A due to a flash flood. State Route 23A between Catskill and Hunter was closed for approximately 4 hours for rescue operations. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The individuals were all evaluated at the scene. None of them were found to be injured. The Greene County Sheriff’s Officer Water Rescue Team, New York State Forest Rangers, Town of Hunter Police, New York State Police, The Ulster County Sheriff’s Water Rescue Team, and the Twin Cloves Rescue Team worked together.

NYSP: 16-year-old drunk driver went over 100 MPH with 9 passengers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:23 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 16-year-old was arrested after driving over 100 miles per hour drunk and being pulled over with nine passengers in the car, per New York State Police. According to State Police, two of the passengers were in the trunk. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say while patrolling State Route 20 in New Lebanon, they saw a 2019 Honda Civic going over 100 miles per hour in a 45-mile-per-hour zone. An investigation found the driver was under the influence of alcohol and was driving with nine passengers, two in the trunk, four of which were under the age of 16.Charges:Aggravated driving while intoxicated, Leandra's Law (four counts)The driver was issued tickets returnable to the town of New Lebanon court. All the juveniles were turned over to their responsible guardians.

Goat Games returning to Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:23 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Catskill Animal Sanctuary is set to host its fourth annual Goat Games. Seventeen farmed animal sanctuaries from across the United States will be virtually competing from August 8 to August 13. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Although the competition is called the Goat Games, no goats, or any other farm animal, will actually be competing. Human supporters can donate directly to the sanctuary of their choice or raise money on social media.“As donations across the country have seen a significant drop and the costs of resources, like hay and grain, rise precipitously, increased donor support is critical,” said Kathy Stevens, Founder and Executive Director of Catskill Animal Sanctuary. “Sanctuaries not only offer refuge, medical care, and a chance at a fulfilling life to animals in need: many also offer programs that connect the dots between our food choices and many of the most urgent health and env...