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Ranger chases down, rescues injured bald eagle

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:25:36 GMT

WESTPORT, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This month, New York State Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) helped out an avian in distress on the property of a family home in Essex County. What started in one yard became a three-property chase to rescue an injured bald eagle. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, Aug. 17, Property owners in Westport reported a downed bald eagle on their property, and were met by an ECO to investigate. The officer began working to catch the injured bird, but the eagle managed to avoid the attempts long enough to lead a chase across three properties along Lake Champlain.The eagle was eventually captured safely in a cluster of cedar trees by Lake Champlain. It was determined that the bird had suffered a severe injury to its right wing. The eagle was transported to an animal hospital and rehabilitation center to receive treatment.

Three bit by rabid fox in Rensselaer County

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:25:36 GMT

VALLEY FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two children and an elderly woman were bit by a rabid fox on August 9 in a mobile home community in Valley Falls. According to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) say they received a call regarding the same fox in the community later that afternoon. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The DEC says the fox couldn't be located when ECOs responded to the scene initially. After returning for the second call, an officer went back to the location and saw the fox coming out of a wooded area.The fox reportedly charged at the officer and growled loudly. The fox was dispatched before it could cause any further injuries. Cairo-Durham CSD middle and high schools eliminating recess for study hall The fox later tested positive for rabies at the DEC Pathology Lab in Albany County. The three bite victims were treated at Albany Medical Center, one requiring eight st...

ECOs respond to injured owl in Columbia County

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:25:36 GMT

CRARYVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) responded to an injured owl in Craryville on Friday, August 4. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) says the owl was entangled in a soccer net. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Image via Department of Environmental ConservationAn ECO carefully cut the net and released the owl. The DEC says the owl was carefully observed several minutes after it was set free. It was determined the owl was suffering and needed further evaluation. The owl was brought to Friends of the Feathered and Furry Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Hunter and was treated for dehydration and an injured wing. It was later released back into the wild after making a full recovery.

Local agencies on standby following Hurricane Idalia making landfall, several flights at Lambert impacted

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:25:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida at 6:45 a.m., and it’s having some impacts in St. Louis. Organizations from the area are preparing to help in its aftermath.As of 9:00 a.m., ten Southwest flights to Florida were cancelled, and a dozen flights had been delayed.Hurricane Idalia made landfall at 6:45 a.m. CST. The storm is likely to have a ripple effect at airports across the nation as we head into Labor Day weekend.Track flight delays and cancellations here:Thousands of National Guard members and other first responders are at the ready with high water vehicles in case rescues are required. 45 members of Missouri Task Force 1 left for Pensacola ahead of the hurricane on Monday, August 28.The Red Cross of Greater St. Louis is also on standby. Thousands of people are being housed in more than 110 evacuation shelters in Florida declared to be in safe zones."We've already sent out three from here in St. Louis to Florida in a pre-impact capacity," said Executive Directo...

Six Flags St. Louis plans world's 'largest pendulum ride' for 2024 season

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:25:36 GMT

EUREKA, Mo. - Six Flags St. Louis is already planning ahead for next year, announcing a new attraction the park deems as the "largest pendulum ride built in the world." "THE JokerTM: Carnival of Chaos" is expected to debut in 2024. Riders will go up to 172 feet in the air at speeds up to 75 mph, according to a news release from Six Flags. One rendering of the ride was released on Tuesday. St. Charles County Executive says residents taking unfair advantage of flood buyout program Up to 40 people can take a ride a giant disk at one time, and it swings in the air throuh a back-and-forth motion. Riders will also have to brave The Joker's Funhouse in line before taking on the new ride. Six Flags says the rollercoaster will be located in the Britannia section of the park near another new rollercoaster in Rookie Racer. It comes after many years of another back-and-forth swinging ride simply just known as "The Joker." Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us i...

St. Louis County father charged after toddler overdoses on fentanyl, heroin

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:25:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A St. Louis County father faces a felony charge more than a year after a toddler in his care overdosed on fentanyl and heroin. Prosecutors have charged Gary L. Gray, 32, with one count of endangering the welfare of a child in the investigation. St. Charles County Executive says residents taking unfair advantage of flood buyout program According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, police responded to the overdose on April 28, 2022. Officers were initially called to reports of "a child in labored breathing." Police administered NARCAN to two-year-old child in need. The child later tested positive for fentanyl and heroin, per court documents. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Witnesses told police that Gray had the...

Vandalism before PrideFest in Castle Rock under investigation as bias-motivated crime

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:25:36 GMT

Douglas County Sheriff investigators are trying to track down a vandal who spray-painted the word “groomers” on county fairgrounds property and vehicles ahead of community PrideFest activities last week, authorities have announced.They’re treating this graffiti vandalism – discovered by a deputy on Friday around 7 a.m. before PrideFest events – as a bias-motivated crime. Surveillance cameras at the fairgrounds captured images of a man wearing a blue sweatshirt, tan pants, and a face mask in the act of spray-painting.“We stand united against all forms of hate speech and bias-motivated actions in Douglas County,” Sheriff Darren Weekly said in a news announcement.“We want to reassure the public that we will not tolerate such behavior, and our detectives are working diligently to identify the person behind this reprehensible act.”The annual Douglas County PrideFest on Aug. 26 was billed as a gathering “where inclusivity takes center stage” and sponsors invited residents R...

Boulder man arrested on first-degree murder charge

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:25:36 GMT

A man has been booked into Boulder County Jail this morning on suspicion of first-degree murder after a suspected homicide occurred Tuesday night in north Boulder.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Slain DPS teacher Shayna Johnson remembered as a “protector” Crime and Public Safety | Denver police launch homicide investigation into fatal shooting north of Globeville Crime and Public Safety | Aurora dentist accused of killing wife by poisoning her protein shakes expected to plead not guilty Crime and Public Safety | 20-year-old killed in Aurora shooting Sunday night Crime and Public Safety | Denver police ask for public’s help in finding suspect connected to fatal shooting Garrett Littenberg, 27, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder — deliberation with intent, according to Boulder County Jail records. This morning police were seen investigating at 1663 Zamia Ave.Man looks at on-go...

Travis Scott's Utopia-Circus Maximus Tour heads to Inglewood

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:25:36 GMT

Travis Scott is hitting the road for the Utopia-Circus Maximus Tour.It'll kick off on Oct. 11 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The hip-hop artist will make his way to Southern California on Nov. 5 when he takes over SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. ‘Blue Beetle’ benefits from $4 movie tickets on National Cinema Day Scott, whose real name is Jacques Webster, announced the tour in a post to Instagram on Tuesday afternoon with a racy cartoon photo of a woman eating a hotdog. The announcement comes about a month after Scott released his latest album "Utopia," which was his first album release in five years. Netflix drops trailer for ‘The Killer’ starring Michael Fassbender So far, there are no dates set for his hometown of Houston, Texas. The "Sicko Mode" rapper hasn't played there since the Astroworld Festival tragedy in November of 2021 when 10 people died and hundreds were injured in a crowd crush. Travis Scott arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center on Sept. 12, 2021,...

Pac-12 picks: Washington and USC roll, Utah and Colorado struggle and Oregon State looks vulnerable at SJSU

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:25:36 GMT

The Pac-12’s final season of existence (at least in its current form) ramps up Thursday and features games on four consecutive days.The conference is favored in eight of nine matchups against FBS opponents, including Utah’s critical duel against Florida. Eight victories, if combined with three wins over FCS foes, would make for a stellar opening weekend.But from a wagering standpoint, the outlook isn’t as bright. Pac-12 teams are precariously positioned as road favorites in four games against Group of Five foes and double-digit road favorites in two.Traditionally, the conference has not handled that role very well.Welcome to another season of the Hotline’s picks against the spread, where we aim for the high side of .500 and will select a winner in every Pac-12 game — even the ones we’d rather avoid.Last year, the Hotline was 47-40-1 against the spread (54 percent).Here we go.All picks against the spreadLines taken from BetMGM (via vegasinsider.com...