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One dead after being struck by lightning in Madison County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:42 GMT

CANASTOTA, N.Y. (WSYR) — The Madison County Sheriff's Office confirmed that three people were critically injured by a lightning strike on Monday along Forbes Road and Seeber Road in the town of Lincoln, south of Canastota. The most seriously injured person, a 39-year-old man, died on Tuesday at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Utica. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police said that the two other victims were released from Oneida Hospital. They were also listed as in critical condition after lightning struck Monday afternoon, with a call going out around 2:27 p.m. Patrols and emergency management were called for the strike, and a report of a man not breathing.When they arrived, they learned that two other men had also been injured by the lightning. All three were construction workers who were working on a roof. According to Madison County Sheriff Tod Hood, one person was administered CPR, another suffered from minor burns, and the th...

Invasive species surveyors needed on Lake George

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:42 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Every year, invasive insect and plant species are a topic of concern around Lake George, threatening to outperform local wildlife if left unchecked. Next month, a conservation group concerned with lake health is calling on the community to do something about it. Much like swimming and fireworks, the fight against invasive species is a Lake George tradition. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Lake George's annual Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring Weekend is set for Friday-Sunday, Aug. 18-20. Although operated by the Lake George Association, the weekend is a call to action for anyone around the lake with a motorboat, canoe, kayak, and some time on their hands to spend in and around the Queen of American Lakes.For those who take up the challenge, no pruning shears are required. All the LGA needs is able bodies to go out and survey, gathering data on what invasive species are populating points around the...

Cardinals on pace for grim record: Most blown saves in a season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:42 GMT

PHOENIX - It looked like things were lining up Monday for Adam Wainwright to get a much-needed win in his push for 200 career victories. Until it wasn't. Although the Cardinals won Monday's series opener in Arizona, Wainwright's best chance at career win No. 199 was spoiled by the bullpen. Wainwright departed after five innings with a 5-2 Cardinals lead. By the end of the seventh inning, the Arizona Diamondbacks led 6-5, ending his chance of a milestone-building night. When the bullpen is unable to hold a lead left by the starting pitcher, that is known as a blown save. After Monday, the Cardinals have 23 of those as a team this year. After Monday's blown lead, Cardinals Twitter was quick to point out a disappointing trend. Right now, the Cardinals are tied for most blown saves in the league with the Chicago White Sox. The Cardinals are also on pace for 37 blown saves, which would be a new MLB record. Scott Rolen enshrined in baseball’s Hall of Fame, credits Cardinals and family ...

Missouri '988' hotline stats - 1 year later

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:42 GMT

JOPLIN, Mo. — Three numbers are saving lives, one year after their launch.The 988 suicide and crisis lifeline has been operational for a year now. Missouri has gotten about 4,000 "988" calls in the last year. Locally, Joplin's Ozark Center takes roughly 8 to 9 thousand crisis calls a year, and about a thousand of those have been from the 988 hotline. The other calls come from the local Ozark Center crisis line and texting. RELATED: Missouri sees increase in calls following new 3-digit suicide prevention hotline number Staff said the hotline can be used for more than just a person with suicidal ideations."So, we don't want people to be afraid to call if you're having high job stress, you're having marital discord, relationship difficulties, parenting difficulties. Maybe you're struggling with an eating disorder or an addiction. It can be really any reason," said Debbie Fitzgerald, Freeman Health System Ozark Center Director of Crisis Services.Ozark Center's crisis center handles c...

Could you achieve your dream job in Missouri?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:42 GMT

(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)MISSOURI (KSNF/KODE) — Everybody has a dream job when they are growing up and making their way through school. Some of those dream jobs, however, appear more attainable than others. So what the odds are of you landing your dream job?One website decided to crunch the numbers by analyzing job data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics across every state in America, in order to reveal the true odds of landing various dream jobs such as a doctor, lawyer, or pilot. Casinos.com — an online resource for games, reviews, strategy, and news — found that in Missouri, the odds of landing the following 11 dream jobs in the state are:DREAM JOBODDSDoctor1-in-408Lawyer1-in-258Veterinarian1-in-1,736Psychologist1-in-1,880Photographer1-in-3,717Singer1-in-4,878Writer1-in-4,000Architect1-in-1,277Firefighter1-in-414Pilot1-in-2,451Chef1-in-1,980| Deepest Cave In Missouri May Be Familiar To Many >The same data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics was used to calculate what the...

St. Louis County man accused of stealing ex-girlfriend's dog, then beating her

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Authorities recently arrested a St. Louis County man accused of stealing his ex-girlfriend's dog and beating her. Prosecutors have charged Joey Foster, 49, with a felony for stealing an animal and a misdemeanor for fourth-degree assault. According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, the victim contacted Berkeley police in June to report that someone entered her home unlawfully and took her dog. After that, she reportedly received a text from Foster that he had the dog. ‘Try That in a Small Town’ rockets to No. 2 on charts after music video controversy Investigators say he eventually returned the dog to the victim, but at one point repeatedly struck her in the head. The victims experienced "various symptoms," per court documents, which also state the victim and Foster were previously involved in a romantic relationship. Foster was recently released from jail on a personal recognizance bond, per Missouri court records. He has a criminal setting hearing sche...

Possibly armed man on roof in Boulder prompts shelter-in-place alert for residents

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:42 GMT

The residents of a north Boulder neighborhood have been ordered to stay in their homes after a man in a stolen car who police say has claimed to have a gun climbed to the roof of a building.“We’re working to get him down without anyone getting hurt,” Boulder Police Department officials said Tuesday morning at 8:25 a.m. in a posting on Twitter.The police who issued a “shelter-in-place” alert also asked that other residents of the city avoid the area between 30th Street and Iris Avenue.Please avoid the area of 30 and Iris where we’ve issued a shelter in place alert. A suspect in a stolen car has climbed to the roof of a business, says he has a gun and we’re working to get him down without anyone getting hurt #Boulder #bouldercolorado pic.twitter.com/ODz9vfwaZB— Boulder Police Dept. (@boulderpolice) July 25, 2023

Bronny James suffers cardiac arrest during USC practice: Report

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:42 GMT

LeBron "Bronny" James Jr., LeBron James' oldest son, is currently in the hospital after collapsing during basketball practice at the University of Southern California. The Athletic's Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charnia tweeted, "James collapsed on the court Monday and had a cardiac arrest. He was taken to the hospital and is now in stable condition and no longer in the ICU."TMZ Sports was the first to report the news and received this statement from the family: "Yesterday while practicing Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest. Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU. We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update the media when there is more information."Sources told the outlet that a 911 call was made at around 9:26 a.m. on Monday at the university's Galen Center, which is where they play their games and also practice. "LeBron and Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thank...

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson makes massive donation to SAG-AFTRA Foundation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:42 GMT

Many working actors are struggling to make ends meet during the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, but one Hollywood star is knowing his role and putting money where his mouth is. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has made a massive donation to SAG-AFTRA members in need. According to Variety, the donation is of "historic" proportions. Grammy award-winning singer Tori Kelly in ICU after passing out in L.A. Johnson's contribution came after SAG-AFTRA Foundation president Courtney B. Vance and executive director Cyd Wilson wrote a letter to 2,700 of the union’s highest-earning actors asking for donations to help striking performers and their families. "With 165,000 members on strike for a fair TV, theatrical and streaming contract and no resolution in sight, we must raise critical funds now to not only meet the current need and expected demand, but also to maintain the Foundation’s ongoing assistance programs," Vance wrote. "It’s a massive challenge, but we’re determined to meet this ...

Mynor Medina, Fabian Armas Cortes Killed in Solo-Vehicle Crash on Downey Avenue [Downey, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:42 GMT

Two Men Killed in Car Crash near Imperial HighwayDOWNEY, CA (July 25, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, a solo-vehicle crash on Downey Avenue left Mynor Medina and Fabian Armas Cortes dead.The deadly crash happened around 5:10 a.m. in the area of Downey Avenue and Imperial Highway.According to the Downey Police Department, a car crashed into a tree. However, the circumstances that led up to the collision remain unclear.Tragically, the first responders declared the two occupants of the vehicle dead at the scene.The medical examiner’s office later identified the victims as 27-year-old Mynor Medina of Fotana and 34-year-old Fabian Armas Cortes. Cortes’ city of residence is currently undisclosed.At 5:11 a.m., authorities issued a SigAlert to temporarily shut down the east and westbound lanes of Imperial Highway, from Downey Avenue to Paramount Boulevard.Those with further information regarding the solo-vehicle crash are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.In ...