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Here's where sweeping heat is closing US schools

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:46 GMT

(The Hill) – Record-breaking late-summer heat is forcing multiple school districts to shut down their buildings early in the academic year.The National Weather Service said Tuesday a heat wave would "persist in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast through Thursday and linger all week in Texas and neighboring states."More than 61 million people are now living under heat advisories, causing mass disruption in school systems across the country. Michigan, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, New Jersey and Missouri have all had K-12 classes disrupted this week over the heat. Three public school systems in Western Massachusetts closed early on Wednesday and canceled classes for Thursday afternoon due to the heat. “These temperatures make teaching and learning especially difficult in the majority of our buildings that are not air conditioned. For that reason, Westfield Public Schools staff and students will be dismissed early the next two da...

Video shows inmate's escape as Pennsylvania manhunt continues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:46 GMT

(WHTM) - The Pennsylvania Attorney General's office is investigating the escape of Chester County Prison inmate Danelo Cavalcante, according to Acting Prison Warden Howard Holland.In a briefing on Wednesday, officials showed video of Cavalcante's escape — seen in the video player below — as he climbed a prison exercise yard wall to access the roof and pushed through razor wire on August 31. Video of the escape has been turned over to criminal investigators.Video: Danelo Cavalcante's escape Officials provided a timeline of Cavalcante's escape:8:33 a.m. - Cavalcante's block enters the outdoor exercise yard8:51 a.m. - Cavalcante escapes from the yard by climbing a wall, pushing through razor wire, running across a roof, scaling a fence, and pushed through more razor wire9:35 a.m. - Cavalcante's block returns from the yard9:45 a.m. - Officers notify officials of a missing inmate and a special count is held9:48 a.m. - Central control is informed Cavalcante ...

Kansas football photographer on life support after being run into

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:46 GMT

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A team photographer for Wichita Northwest's football team is on life support after she was hospitalized during a junior varsity game at Bishop Carroll on Monday.A Facebook post from the Wichita Northwest football page says Linda Gregory and her husband, Mel, have been shooting photos of the team for years. During Monday night's game, she "was ran into" and hit her head on the concrete apron of the track. She was taken to a local hospital where the post says her condition has worsened. Kentucky bus driver retires after $100K lottery win "Currently now Linda is unresponsive and a (neurosurgeon) will be speaking with Mel soon! Please Please Please think of Linda and say a prayer for her. She and Mel mean so much to their friends, my family and the Wichita Northwest High School Family!" the post reads.Another post from the football program's Facebook page says Linda is on life support, awaiting the arrival of family."I appreciate every concern and prayers. She ...

Vehicle fire causing traffic delays on I-35 in downtown Austin, city says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:46 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A vehicle fire near Interstate 35 and 12th Street in downtown Austin is causing additional traffic delays, the City of Austin Transportation and Public Works said on Twitter.Shortly after 4:45 p.m., the city agency said multiple lanes are blocked in the northbound lanes on I-35.Drivers are urged to seek alternate routes and expect traffic delays, the agency said.

Texans asked to conserve energy with possible 'tight grid conditions'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:46 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video explains the different ERCOT alert levels.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas' main electric grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, issued a conservation alert for Texans Wednesday evening due to potential "tight grid conditions," according to a press release. Understanding ERCOT’s emergency alert levels The request to conserve is from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, the release states. All government agencies, including city and county offices, are asked to reduce energy use at their facilities."Today's conservation appeal does not indicate ERCOT is experiencing emergency conditions at this time. Current forecasts are showing a potential for low reserves this evening because of continued high temperatures, high demand, low wind, and declining solar power generation into the evening hours," the release states.ERCOT has several different Energy Emergency Alert levels, or EEAs. After Normal Grid Conditions, the levels are Conservation Alert level, the...

Sneak peek at historic Summit Avenue condo — with a turret! — going up for sale Thursday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:46 GMT

Imagine, living on Summit Avenue and looking out at the view from your own personal turret.“It becomes magical during a snowfall,” says Gretchen Mitchell, the current owner of the historic condo-with-a-turret that goes up for sale on Thursday.While we might not want to imagine snow just yet, the public can tour the unit at 684 Summit Ave. in St. Paul during an open house from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday.Even for those not in the market for a $525,000 condo (with monthly HOA fees of $585 and yearly taxes estimated at $5,802), it’s a chance to step into the history of St. Paul that dates back to the 1800s.“I did some research and the architect, Hermann Kretz, also designed the Blair House on Selby and Western — where Nina’s (Coffee Cafe)  is — and the Commerce Building on Fourth Street in downtown St. Paul,” says Rob Glynn, the owner and co-founder of Vibe Realty, which is listing the property.This building that houses three condos —...

St. Paul residents asked to voluntarily conserve water as drought conditions persist

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:46 GMT

To address drought conditions, St. Paul residents are asked to decrease their water use by following a new watering schedule beginning Thursday.St. Paul Regional Water Services is asking its customers to follow schedules that outline odd and even watering days and time restrictions from Thursday through the end of the year.“We do not anticipate any service issues,” said SPRWS general manager Patrick Shea. “These conservation measures will help ensure we are using resources responsibly as Mississippi River flow levels continue to drop during drought conditions.”As of Aug. 29, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported that the entire state of Minnesota is “abnormally dry” and that the Twin Cities is in a severe drought, according to SPRWS. Northeastern Minnesota experienced significant precipitation this week, but the Twin Cities remain nearly 7 inches below normal for the year.If drought conditions get worse and water reduction goals aren’t meant,...

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins loves fighting for his football life

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:46 GMT

Kirk Cousins joked that the last time he truly felt like his job was safe goes way back to when he was the starter at Holland Christian High School in his hometown of Holland, Mich. That’s because ever since then, he has been conditioned to fight for his football life.Whether it was immediately having to compete for the starting job at Michigan State in college, or being drafted by the franchise now known as the Washington Commanders to be a backup, Cousins was often overlooked on his way to becoming the franchise quarterback of the Vikings.All of it has prepared Cousins to prove himself once again as he plays out his contract with the Vikings without anything guaranteed beyond this season.“It’s sort of been life for me,” he said. “I’ve been doing it for 16 years.”To be clear, Cousins isn’t throwing himself a pity party with that statement. He’s simply stating a fact that he has had to scratch and claw to get to where he is right...

Man released by law enforcement despite violent past

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:46 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) –  Officials say there was a “massive breakdown in communication” and that led to the release of a suspect who went on to commit another crime. NEWS10 has been tracking the alleged criminal history and chain of custody for Carlos Corrales-Ramirez. The 20-year-old was arrested in Troy on Saturday in connection to a stabbing homicide. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! His criminal history spans more than six months and two states and started with the suspect  linked to an assault at a 7-Eleven in Laurel, M.D. back in February. The Laurel Police Department issued a wanted poster for Corrales-Ramirez on February 21 in connection with a stabbing there.A spokesperson for the Laurel Police Department in Maryland said they did not arrest Corrales-Ramirez, he had been evading police.In March, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) apprehended Corrales-Ramirez in Champlain, N.Y. – near the Canadian border – on suspicion...

U.S. Secretary of Education kicks off bus tour in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:46 GMT

ST. LOUIS – United States Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona kicked off his Raise the Bar bus tour this morning at Compton Drew Middle School."It's the beginning of the school year; kids and parents are excited, and we want to raise the bar," Cardona said.Cardona is on a multi-state journey through the Midwest as part of his tour. Cardona met with the St. Louis Public Schools superintendent, counselors, and social workers to discuss the challenges Missouri students are facing.One of them is the teacher shortage, which has forced at least five school districts within 100 miles of the metro area to adopt a four-day work week. Cardona said students need a full week of learning, and it starts with compensating teachers. Bonne Terre mother nearly loses child to lead poisoning "If you look at our Raise the Bar strategy, we do have specific strategies aimed at lifting the teaching profession and making sure we are fighting for competitive salaries,” Cardona said. "Our students need mo...