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Chicago announces street closures for NASCAR races

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:29 GMT

CHICAGO — One of the biggest questions that many in Chicago have ahead of the inaugural NASCAR street race was the impact it would have on commuting in the Loop and surrounding areas. The city's Office of Emergency Management and Communications provided some clarity on that on Monday.That's when they announced the traffic plan, including multiple closures and restrictions, for the event that will feature a stock car race on both Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2.Here are key dates in June as the streets are prepared for NASCAR weekend.Friday, June 2 - Parking restrictions along Columbus Dr. between Jackson Dr. and Balbo Dr.Saturday, June 10 - Ida B. Wells Dr. will close east of Michigan Ave. at 12:01 a.m. as construction begins on the main viewing areas.Saturday, June 17 to Sunday, June 25 - Temporary closures for track wall installation.Monday, June 19 - Balbo Dr. from Michigan Ave. to DuSable Lake Shore Drive will close at 6 a.mHere are some of the major closers that will start ...

Fire crews battle extra-alarm fire in Bridgeport

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:29 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago fire crews battled an extra-alarm fire Monday morning in the city's Bridgeport neighborhood.The fire started at a two-story commercial building in the 2900 block of South Archer Avenue just after 8:30 a.m. The building houses a liquor store and a storefront church that has been vacant for about three weeks.According to the liquor store owner, the fire started in the empty church. 18-year-old man shot while attempting to break into business on North Side One firefighter was transported to an area hospital for an evaluation. No other injuries have been reported.

Juice Jacking: Feds warn against using public phone charging stations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:29 GMT

(The Hill) - The FBI is warning people to not use public phone charging stations, which have become increasingly popular in places like airports and shopping malls. The problem is that hackers have found a way to introduce malware and other software onto devices through the public stations, the FBI said.“Avoid using free charging stations in airports, hotels or shopping centers,” the FBI’s Denver Twitter account said. “Bad actors have figured out ways to use public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices. Carry your own charger and USB cord and use an electrical outlet instead.”The warning on social media mirrors guidance the bureau offers on its website. The FBI's Denver office told The Hill nothing prompted the warning on its social media and that it was simply a public service announcement.The FBI is not alone in its warning to avoid the USB charging stations. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also warns against their use on its website,...

Urban trail connecting Austin to Manor in the works

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:29 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Construction on a 2.9-mile section of a trail connecting Austin to Manor is set to begin this month. The project is part of the City of Austin's Urban Trails Program and it will create a 12-foot-wide concrete path that connects Austin's trail network to the city of Manor, according to Austin Public Works. Austin aims to address systemic racism, equity with new walk and bike trail plans APW said when the trail is finished, it will be 5.5 miles long, beginning near Daffan Lane and ending near Ben E. Fisher Park in Manor. The trail will connect to the existing Southern Walnut Creek Trail and follow the proposed Capital Metro Green Line.Map of Austin to Manor Urban Trail. (Photo courtesy: Austin Public Works)The trail is funded through Mobility Bonds, a Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) grant, and a Travis County Interlocal Agreement.It will follow CapMetro railroad tracks northeast from Lindell Lane to Ben E. Fisher Park, making ...

Vermont man arrested for possessing a stolen vehicle

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:29 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On April 9, a Vermont man was taken into custody in Queensbury following a traffic stop. State Troopers pulled over the vehicle on State Route 149 for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The driver was identified as Ali A. Megenow, 25, of Burlington, VT. Police discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen in Vermont on February 4, 2023, after it had been repossessed by a lender. Megenow was arrested and processed. He was transported to the Warren County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.

Fort Ticonderoga names opening date, highlights

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:29 GMT

TICONDEROGA, N.Y. (NEWS10) - At the northern end of Lake George, Fort Ticonderoga stands as a monument to history and an attraction to visitors alike. On Monday, the fort announced when it will open, and what's in store there this year. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Fort Ticonderoga is set to open on Saturday, May 6. This year's offerings include a look at a specific year of the fort's colonial American history, on top of the usual stable of reenactors, boat rides, and family experiences.“Fort Ticonderoga is a must-see destination, a center of learning, and an interactive, multi-faceted experience,” said Fort Ticonderoga President Beth Hill. “Daily programs bring to life epic chapters of history and signature stories through new interactive programs and world-class museum exhibits, boat tours aboard the Carillon, living history events, special programs, lush gardens, Mount Defiance tours, hands-on family activities, and m...

Schenectady police make arrest in weekend shooting case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:29 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Schenectady Police Department arrested Pierre S. Sanders, 37, of Schenectady on Easter Sunday. They say he tried to kill someone. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At around 6:20 a.m. on April 9, officers responded to Eastern Avenue near Prospect Street for a reported shooting. They said that they found someone who'd been shot in the foot and thigh nearby. They were treated onscene by the fire department before being sent to a local hospital for more care.Police said their investigation led them to Sanders. He was arrested at 11:30 a.m. that same day. He faces two felony charges:Second-degree attempt to commit murderSecond-degree criminal possession of a weapon

CDTA begins construction on Gateway Mobility Center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:29 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Construction on the Gateway Mobility Center is underway. Touted as the "first-of-its-kind" transit center, the mobility center will provide access to ten transit routes. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The center is located adjacent to Gateway Plaza Park. Other improvements in the area include new sidewalks with snow and ice melt systems, upgraded traffic signals, a bus-only turnoff, and a new enclosed waiting area. New lighting and seating will be installed at Gateway Plaza Park. Adjacent parking spaces and EV charging stations will be included.The public should be aware of the following construction dates:April 3 to July 28 - South Church Street will be closedJune 5 to 30 - A bus pad will be installed on State Street, and traffic will be reduced to one lane. Bust stops along State Street will be moved to alternative locations.June 25 -30 - State Street will be paved; traffic will be reduced to one...

World record: Bowfisherman shoots brown bullhead in southern Missouri

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:29 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - When Mitchell Dering got off work on Tuesday, March 14, he had an itch to go fishing. Dering went to Duck Creek Conservation Area with his bow and scanned the waters on one of the ditches.Dering saw a bullhead in the water and took aim. His shot was true, and knew the fish was big.The next day, Dering brought the brown bullhead to the Missouri Department of Conservation's Southeast Regional Office in Wappapello to weigh the fish on a certified scale.Dering's brown bullhead weighed 4 pounds, shattering the previous record of 2 pounds, 7 ounces set in 1994. Missouri man catches pair of state record-worthy fliers This brown bullhead also tops the current bowfishing world record of 3 pounds, 4 ounces.“That’s honestly pretty awesome,” Dering said. “I’ve bowfished for quite a while. We’ve won a few tournaments in Kentucky and Tennessee and have placed in numerous other tournaments. That’s cool, I didn’t know that!”According to the MDC, the only self-sustaining popu...

Human Rights Commissioner appeal regarding first Karabakh War victims

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:29 GMT

The Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Sabina Aliyeva, has appealed to the international community regarding the gravesite found in the Ergi plain of the Aghdam district"Regretfully, we would like to note that during the excavation and construction works carried out on the basis of extensive excavation and construction in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan, mass graves, where victims of Armenian vandalism were killed and buried, are being discovered.During the excavations, carried out in the area called Ergi Plain of the Aghdam district, the bones similar to human skeletons reveal the next traces of war crimes committed by Armenia during the occupation period.Thus, as a result of the investigations conducted in the mass graves discovered in the territories liberated from the occupation, many facts were obtained that those remains belong to the Azerbaijanis who were captured and taken hostage by the Armenian armed forces during the First Kar...