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Driver lost control of tanker truck on off ramp before I-95 collapse, federal safety officials say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:12:27 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The driver of a tanker truck hauling gasoline lost control on a curved off-ramp on Interstate 95, causing the truck to flip and catch fire, leading to the collapse of the northbound lanes in early June, federal safety officials said Thursday in a preliminary report.The National Transportation Safety Board’s brief report outlined what happened on June 11, when an elevated section of Interstate-95 collapsed after the tanker truck caught fire underneath it. It largely confirmed what state officials said earlier.The truck, which was a combination vehicle composed of a truck tractor and a tank trailer, was hauling 8,500 gallons (about 32,200 liters) of gasoline from Wilmington, Delaware, to a gas station located on Oxford Avenue in Philadelphia, according to the report. It was operated through an affiliate carrier leased to Penn Tank Lines. The driver, who was killed in the crash, exited I-95’s northbound lanes at Cottman Avenue on a curved off-ramp that w...

UK government vows to challenge court ruling that its plan to send migrants to Rwanda is unlawful

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:12:27 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A British court ruled Thursday that a U.K. government plan to send asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda is unlawful, delivering a blow to the Conservative administration’s pledge to stop migrants making risky journeys across the English Channel.In a split two-to-one ruling, three Court of Appeal judges said Rwanda could not be considered a “safe third country” where migrants from any country could be sent. But the judges said that a policy of deporting asylum seekers to another country deemed safe was not in itself illegal, and the government said it would challenge the ruling at the U.K. Supreme Court. It has until July 6 to lodge an appeal.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that “while I respect the court I fundamentally disagree with their conclusions.” Sunak has pledged to “stop the boats” — a reference to the overcrowded dinghies and other small craft that make the journey from northern France carrying migrants who hope to live in the U.K. More than 45,00...

Driver arrested after several fireworks found inside stolen U-Haul in Posen

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:12:27 GMT

POSEN, Ill. — A driver was arrested after fireworks worth "thousands of dollars" were found inside a stolen U-Haul early Thursday morning in Posen.Just after midnight, Posen police told WGN News a U-Haul, which was later determined to be stolen, was pulled over at 147th Street and Kedzie.Inside, several fireworks, which are illegal to sell and possess in Illinois, were located.Police believe they were going to be illegally sold in the state prior to the Fourth of July. After more than 3 years, family of woman killed in Logan Square wants answers; $15K reward The driver, whose identity is not available at this time, was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of fireworks, criminal trespass to a motor vehicle and driving on a suspended license.WGN News will update this story once more information becomes available.

WCSO teams up with federal law enforcement to stop fentanyl-related deaths

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:12:27 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Williamson County Sheriff's Office said its detectives are working with local and federal law enforcement agencies for its Central Texas Task Force Overdose Investigation Team. ‘It can and has destroyed families’: Travis County fentanyl deaths more than double between 2021, 2022 In a social media post, the WCSO said it will work alongside the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Homeland Security, National Guard, as well as local law enforcement agencies to investigate overdose deaths in the county as the fentanyl epidemic continues through Central Texas.WCSO said it has also teamed up with Texas Against Fentanyl and A Change for Cam to spread fentanyl awareness and education across the area. Mother’s loss leads to overdose awareness bill going to Texas governor’s desk The roots of both organizations stem from parents that lost a child to fentanyl poisoning. Efforts from those parents have now led to a bill potentially being signed into law that ...

Fourth of July fireworks, events in the Twin Cities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:12:27 GMT

Find your local Fourth of July celebrations from festivals to parades to fireworks here:AftonThe Fourth of July parade (www.aftonparade.com) will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday along Main St. After the parade in the Town Square Park there will be music, food and a bounce house.Apple ValleyFreedom Festival started Wednesday with fishing at the Cobblestone Lake fishing pier. Friday at 5 p.m. is the Dancin’ and Cruisin’ Classic Car Show at the Apple Valley American Legion 1776 and the Michael Monroe concert in Kelley Park is at 6:30. Root Beer will be served at 12:30 Saturday at the Apple Valley Senior Center. The carnival will be hosted from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday through Monday and until 10 p.m. Tuesday at Johnny Cake Ridge Park East. On Monday a petting zoo, food and games will be in the park at the same time.Tuesday kicks off with the Fun Run, either two or five miles, at 8 a.m. outside the Apple Valley Community Center. The parade starts at 1 p.m. on the corner of Firesi...

What the Timberwolves have to work with as free agency begins, and who they could potentially sign

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:12:27 GMT

The Timberwolves continue to maneuver their way around a tight salary-cap situation heading into NBA free agency, which opens Friday at 5 p.m.The team waived Taurean Prince on Wednesday ahead of his contract guarantee date. The Timberwolves still have difficult decisions ahead, such as what to do with Jordan McLaughlin, the current backup point guard who struggled last season upon his return from a calf injury. McLaughlin is due $2.3 million this upcoming season. Should they waive the guard, the Wolves could sign a player for less than that figure, freeing up a touch more cap space.The Wolves can use all the space they can get to add quality players while remaining below the luxury-tax threshold.Should the Wolves waive McLaughlin and Nate Knight, who they could potentially then re-sign for minimum deals, they would have nearly $18 million in space below the luxury tax with four open roster spots. The Wolves only have to fill three of those.A likely candidate to occupy one of those r...

Council support for proposed cell tower

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:12:27 GMT

By Nikki JamiesonSunny South NewsCoalhurst town council will be issuing a letter of concurrence for a proposed cell tower on 1 Street.Rogers Communications wants to build a 41-metre self-support cell tower at 5300 1 Street in Coalhurst. The property is privately owned, and they entered into a lease agreement with the property owner.Schedule 8 – Telecommunications Antenna Siting Protocol – of the Town’s Land Use Bylaw dictates the procedure for the installation and modification of telecommunication, radio communication and broadcasting antenna systems within the town’s boundaries. Approval for the installation, as per the Radio Communication Act, will be from the federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).Previously, during their regular March 21 meeting, council had passed a motion to instruct the CAO to request Rogers hold an open house regarding the cell tower installation at 5300 1 Street in Coalhurst. An open house was held on May 8 at the Coa...

Clinton Bishop takes on new role as Mayor of Barons

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:12:27 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsThe Village of Barons has a new mayor.Following the June 5 by-election where Clinton Bishop was elected as a councillor, an organizational meeting was held on June 13 where council determined Bishop would move into the role of mayor.Bishop said up until now, he has not held any elected positions within government. However, Bishop works for the provincial government’s Alberta Health Services as a project coordinator with medical affairs. The Calgary-based role moves the needle forward on critical projects from ARP implementation to recruitment of acute care coverage providers, and more.With roots in Barons, known colloquially as “the wheat heart of the west”, Bishop also owns a Vancouver-based business called susGrainable.“We up-cycle spent grain from the brewing industry into a high fibre, high-protein flour, which goes into a line of consumer-ready baking mixes that we sell through major grocery chains.”Following the resignation of Ed Weistra as Mayo...

No timeline yet on start of Highway 3 twinning

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:12:27 GMT

By Trevor BuschSunny South NewsTwinning another stretch of Highway 3 in southern Alberta is set to get underway in 2023, but Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter wasn’t able to provide any specifics on the immediate timeline.In Phase 1, 46 kilometres will be twinned between Taber and Burdett. The overall project – full twinning from border to border – is being proposed in eight phases to limit cost factors and avoid disruption to people that live and work along the route.“We’re excited about Highway 3, starting in 2023 between Taber – Burdett,” said Hunter. “I’m really excited about that.”Exactly when construction is set to get underway is more of a question mark, according to Hunter.“Not shovels in the ground yet. But it’s imminent.”For Highway 3, the province has seven other phases to complete the twinning, including Phase 2 (10 km – Highway 3X/Coleman bypass), Phase 3 (15 km – east of Seven Persons to Medicine Hat), Phase 4 (47 km – Blairmore to east ...

ValleyCats offering free tickets to teachers and graduates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:12:27 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Tri-City ValleyCats announced they will be celebrating the end of the school year with a teacher appreciation event. The team will offer complimentary tickets to educators and 2023 graduates for two of their upcoming games. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Teachers and graduates from any level can request free tickets to the ValleyCats games scheduled for July 5 and July 6 by filling out a form on the team's website. Requested tickets can then be picked up at the stadium's Will Call booth on the nights of the games. For both games, the ValleyCats will be hosting the Empire State Greys at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, located at 80 Vandenburgh Avenue in Troy. You can reach the ValleyCats box office by calling (518)629-2287.