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SPAC safety after bomb threat hoax

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:47:10 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Fans lining up to see Dave Matthews Band at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center hours before the event kicks off. Even with the night looking to turn out well, safety comes first for everyone rocking out.After a false bomb threat ended a concert early last Saturday at the arts center, Park Police making sure resources are always available. "We believe that to be an isolated incident. It remains under investigation still. Is there a heightened awareness? Maybe so. We're expecting approximately 50,000 to 55,000 people to traffic through here with the three concerts that are scheduled this weekend," stated Seargent with Park Police, Frank McGarity. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! With crews on the grounds in case of emergencies, some technology is being used to scope out danger from on high. "We call that the sky tower. It's just an added tool, an observation post if you will. In addition ...

Widespread damage in north St. Louis County after severe storms

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:47:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Parts of North St. Louis County were hit hard by severe storms that rolled through the St. Louis region Friday from the late afternoon to early evening hours. FOX 2 had learned about tree branches and powerlines that came down near the Spanish Lake area, likely due to strong winds. No injuries have been reported as of Friday evening. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here One section of Larimore Street is blocked off as emergency crews have arrived to the scene. A tree fell on at least one resident's home. The latest severe storm brought lightning, heavy rain and damaging winds around the region. Some communities also dealt with hail and flood risks. Ameren reports around 30,000 people are without power in Missouri and Illinois after Friday's round of storms. FOX 2 is learning more about storm damage and will update as more information becomes available.

You Paid For It team helps with Missouri family's fight for daughter's health benefits

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:47:10 GMT

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - A Maryland Heights family with a special-needs daughter turns to the You Paid For It Team for help getting the benefits she’s entitled from the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Our team gets results for them.Since 2017, Amy O’Grady and her husband Gary have been fighting to get the help for their 15-year-old daughter Shannon, but they've had no luck.Amy says she just keeps getting the runaround from Missouri officials on getting what they need to make their lives easier and make a big difference in Shannon’s life. Mayor’s driveway: Expired plates and dealer tags "It allows us to pay for a person assistant the state would pay for," said Amy. "They would pay for all kinds of things. They would pay for modifications to our home if we needed them, modification to our vehicle if we needed it.”Amy says they continuously run into roadblocks from the state. “The state and the department of mental health is the problem," said said. "They take all your informati...

Creve Coeur firefighter offers helping hand during boy's third battle with brain cancer

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:47:10 GMT

CREVE COEUR, Mo. - For young brain cancer survivor Drew Patchin, Friday was all about about packing up and heading out to Houston. Thanks to some hometown heroes, he’s doing it in style, in a huge tour bus that was escorted by local enforcement.“Im a warrior, I’m a warrior” chanted 10-year-old Drew. He went on to explain what this opportunity has felt like for him, "This is one of those once-in-a-lifetime things." Mayor’s driveway: Expired plates and dealer tags The special day included a huge tour bus, a line of special escorts, and even a farewell from the sky. "A neighbor has reached out and we barely know him," said Drew’s mother, Jennifer Patchin.That neighbor, is Joshua Gumpenberger, a firefighter in Creve Couer. He wanted to make a difference after hearing about Drew's rigorous battles with brain cancer for the last four years."I wanted to really make him feel famous," said GumpenbergerDrew also got his very own fire helmet from the firefighting crew. It’s acts like these, ...

Antron Brown, first Black drag racing champion, insists he’s still got plenty left in the tank: “I’m halfway through”

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:47:10 GMT

MORRISON— As a child, Antron Brown’s trips to Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey, were a source of inspiration.He heard the vehicle engines roar and saw countless Budweiser cans. But the simple touch on the shoulder from the legendary Kenny Bernstein, followed by the words “Hey kid, how are you doing?” was all Brown needed to know that his dream of being a drag racer could be a reality.“You were able to see yourself and say, ‘I could be here one day,’” Brown said.At 47, Brown has accomplished a lot in the sport. He’s the first African American champion in drag racing history, winning the Top Fuel Dragster championship in 2012, ’15 and ’16.But as Brown watched Bernstein, who hasn’t stepped into the seat of a nitro car since 2007, warm up his Matco Tools/Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster in preparation for the event’s first qualifying session at the Mile-High Nationals on Friday, he knew there was more to achieve.“I’m still trying to grow in ...

WATCH: Fast-moving wildfire breaks out in Riverside County, 2,800 acres and growing

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:47:10 GMT

Firefighters are battling a large fast-moving wildfire that erupted in Moreno Valley on Friday.Named the “Rabbit Fire,” the brush fire is located near the intersection of Alessandro Boulevard and Jack Rabbit Trail, in the community of Lakeview. It was initially reported as 20 acres with a rapid rate of spread just shortly before 4 p.m. The flames later spread to around 600 acres by 6 p.m. before exploding to 1,500 acres around 7 p.m., Cal Fire officials confirmed. By 7:30 p.m, the fire grew to around 2,815 acres. Zero percent containment is reported so far.Located in a grass and brush-heavy area, a private ranch property is being threatened by the moving flames. Fire crews have surrounded the property with flame retardant.Firefighters are responding to a wildfire that erupted in Moreno Valley on July 14, 2023. (KTLA)Firefighters are responding to a wildfire that erupted in Moreno Valley on July 14, 2023. (KTLA)Firefighters are responding to a wildfire that erupted in Moreno Valley o...

Woman robbed on Glendora hiking trail, suspect at large

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:47:10 GMT

A suspect remains at large after allegedly robbing a woman on a Glendora hiking trail.Officers responded to reports of a robbery near the Colby Trail in the area of Glendora Mountain Road and Big Dalton Canyon Road around 7 a.m.The victim, a female hiker, told Glendora police she was robbed at knifepoint by a male suspect. The suspect then fled the scene before police arrived.Ground crews along with air units from Pasadena Police Department searched the area but were not able to locate the robber.The suspect is described as a white male standing around 5 feet 8 inches tall with a blonde/gray beard. He was last seen wearing a dirty white t-shirt, jean shorts and a black hat.Based on the victim’s description, investigators believe the suspect could be a transient.No further details were released as the incident remains under investigation.Anyone who spots the suspect is advised to avoid any contact and call 911 immediately. Anybody with information on this case is asked to call Glendo...

Orange County mayors go head-to-head in mac and cheese eating contest to support Make-A-Wish

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:47:10 GMT

Newport Beach officials, Mayor Noah Blom and Mayor Pro Tem Will O’Neill put their chompers to work in a mac and cheese eating contest for National Mac and Cheese Day on Friday in support of Make-A-Wish Foundation Orange County and the Inland Empire.The cheesy competition that took place at Cappy’s Café Newport Beach challenged Mayor Blom and Mayor Pro Tem O’Neill to gobble down 10 servings of mac and cheese to celebrate the partnership between the restaurant and Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire. Newport Beach officials, Mayor Noah Blom and Mayor Pro Tem Will O’Neil compete in a mac and cheese eating contest for National Mac and Cheese Day on Friday in support of Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire.(Source: Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire)Newport Beach officials, Mayor Noah Blom and Mayor Pro Tem Will O’Neil compete in a mac and cheese eating contest for National Mac and Cheese Day on Friday in support of Make-A-Wish Orange County and the In...

Corbin Burnes overcomes heat scare to fan 13 in the Brewers’ 1-0 victory over the Reds

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:47:10 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Corbin Burnes struck out the side in the sixth inning after nearly collapsing in the fifth in oppressive humidity, Victor Caratini singled in a run in the seventh and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Friday night.After his 10th strikeout, Burnes squatted behind the mound with his head lowered as teammates and trainers rushed over. “He just got light-headed, essentially,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. “The trainers don’t think it was a hydration issue. Just like you lift something heavy and get a little light-headed from that. He just needed a minute to regroup. His vision got a little blurry.” Burnes took several big gulps of water and spoke to the training staff. He took a couple of warmup pitches, then retired Matt McLain on an infield pop to end the inning.“Everything kind of went dizzy and eyes went cross-eyed,” Burnes said. “I went to the back of the mound, hoped blinking a couple of times it would go away, and it didn’t...

Urías allows 1 hit in 6 innings and the Dodgers get to Verlander in the 5th to beat the Mets 6-0

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:47:10 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Julio Urías combined with three relievers on a one-hitter as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 6-0 Friday night.The left-hander pitched six innings and allowed only a leadoff double to Brandon Nimmo that was initially ruled a home run. Mookie Betts hit a bases-loaded RBI single and Freddie Freeman followed with a two-run double after the Dodgers were held hitless by Justin Verlander (3-5) for 4 1/3 innings despite drawing six walks.Miguel Rojas added an RBI single in the sixth off David Peterson as the Dodgers won their fifth straight and 13th in 18 games. All-Star slugger J.D. Martinez padded the lead in the eighth with his 23rd homer and Will Smith capped the scoring with a groundout in the ninth.Nimmo opened with a drive that initially appeared to clear the right-field fence in front of New York’s bullpen. After replays showed the ball hit the top of the wall, the call was overturned to a double.Urías (7-5) permitted three more baserunners. He walked ...