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Illinois State Police looking for vehicle potentially involved in ammonia incident

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:24:15 GMT

TEUTOPOLIS, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — Illinois State Police is asking for the public's help in finding and identifying a vehicle they say was potentially involved in the crash that caused an anhydrous ammonia leak that killed five people and injured several others.ISP linked to this video that they say shows the vehicle passing through the intersection. RELATED: Teutopolis family speaks out in aftermath of deadly crash According to police the crash occurred at 19470 East U.S. Highway 40. The crash involved a semi-truck tanker carrying anhydrous ammonia that was punctured in the crash and leaked causing the evacuation of the nearby area and five deaths.ISP said investigation led police to believe a dark colored vehicle of unknown make and model may have been involved in the incident as it headed westbound on U.S. 40. The video is from the intersection of Spring Creek Road in Montrose, Illinois and U.S. 40. Police believe the vehicle could have passed the semi-truck tanker. Multiple fata...

Texas Rep. Cuellar unharmed in armed carjacking in DC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:24:15 GMT

(The Hill) - Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) was carjacked in Washington, D.C. on Monday night, according to a staffer from his office. Cuellar was parking his car outside of his apartment in Navy Yard, D.C. when three armed individuals approached the congressman and stole his car, Cuellar's chief of staff confirmed to The Hill. Rep. Henry Cuellar (Associated Press/Eric Gay)Cuellar's chief of staff said the Texas Democrat was not harmed in the incident and authorities later recovered the car. When asked about the incident, DC Metro Police did not identify Cuellar as the victim, but said a carjacking occurred shortly after 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of New Jersey Avenue and K Street SE. Cuellar's chief of staff said the congressman is working with local law enforcement, and thanked DC police and Capitol Police for their "swift action" and recovery of his car. Cuellar is serving his 10th term in the House and represents Texas's 28th Congressional District, which includes the cities of...

New updated guidelines for breast cancer screenings — here's what to know

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:24:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and according to health officials, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.This year, two new guidelines were issued in hopes of detecting breast cancer early.“Breast cancer is the most common cancer that is detected in women, it doesn't matter if you don't have risk factors for breast cancer, just being a woman is enough of a risk factor,” said breast surgeon Dr. Ingrid Lizarraga. “And we know that the survival for breast cancer is much better when it is detected early.”The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) now recommends women at average risk of developing breast cancer get a regular mammogram starting at age 40 instead of 50. READ MORE: What is the USPSTF and why do these guidelines matter? “However, I do think it's important for women to understand that your personal risk of breast cancer may require you to start screening earlier depending on your family history,” said Lizarraga.A...

Garlic-filled Friday coming to Warrensburg farmers market

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:24:15 GMT

WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Something aromatic is on the wind. One of the Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers Market's annual food-specific festivals is coming this weekend - and this one's not for vampires. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The 14th annual Garlic Festival at the Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers Market is open from 3 to 6 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 6. The festival is a chance for visitors to pick up fresh garlic, and taste garlic-based specialty foods like jams, fudge, black garlic, pinwheels, salsa and more. If you want to pick up some garlic to take home, you can find recipes that make use of scapes, closes, and whole bulbs. A food contest will be held for those looking to prove their worth in the arena of the humble, fragrant garlic clove.In addition to the intense bite that comes from a surge of garlic flavor, the market will also include vendors selling a variety of produce, meats, dairy products, and everything el...

Voorheesville eatery closing its doors after 5 years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:24:15 GMT

VOORHEESVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Gracie's Kitchen in Voorheesville is closing after five years. Owner Grace Thompson posted a goodbye letter on the Gracie's Kitchen website. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Our last day of operations will be October 8," said Thompson. "Dear friends of Gracie’s Gang, I wish the very best for each of you and am grateful for your support. And please, shop local."In the letter, Thompson celebrated her employees and the community and reminisced on customers she had met over the years and their stories. She also mentioned the hardships Gracie's Kitchen had faced with employee shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic. Downtown Saratoga Springs coffee shop closing its doors "Since the pandemic, the restaurant industry has tackled historic inflation, a virtually empty labor pool, a volatile supply chain, and incredible disruption that has made it impossible for many restaurants to continue," said Thompson. ...

Motor Oil Coffee opens in Albany's warehouse district

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:24:15 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Motor Oil Coffee has opened its newest location in the former Huck Finn’s Warehouse in Albany's warehouse district. The shop is located inside the apartment building, now called Slip 12, at 21 Erie Boulevard. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The new location currently features bar and countertop seating, furniture seating, coffee drinks, and baked goods. Over the next few weeks, Motor Oil will be adding more seating including outside tables, breakfast and lunch items, more books and games, better WiFi, and beer, wine, cider, mead, and spirits.Motor Oil will also be opening "MO on the GO," which is a small convenience area tailored for Slip 12 residents. The location will also be available to host events. You can email [email protected] to inquire about hosting a private event at the space. Suspect accused of kidnapping Charlotte Sena arraigned In May 2022, Redburn Development announced the former...

Which former Cardinals and St. Louis natives are playing in the postseason?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:24:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS - For the first time in five years, the St. Louis Cardinals are not competing in the Major League Baseball postseason. That said, there's still plenty for St. Louis-area baseball fans to watch this October. The 2023 MLB postseason begins with the Wild Card Rounds on Tuesday. And there are quite a few former Cardinals and St. Louis natives competing for a World Series title this season. As for the former Cardinals, there's a mix of players who were with the team as recently as this season, plus some guys from the team's last World Series visit in 2013. Among this year's ex-Cardinals in postseason include: Tommy Pham (ARI)Marcell Ozuna (ATL)Jack Flaherty (BAL)Jason Heyward (LAD)Joe Kelly (LAD)Lance Lynn (LAD)Shelby Miller (LAD)Kolten Wong (LAD)Edmundo Sosa (PHI)Randy Arozarena (TB)Adolis Garcia (TEX)Jordan Montgomery (TEX)Chris Stratton (TEX)Genesis Cabrera (TOR)Jordan Hicks (TOR)There are also two former Cardinals prospects playing key roles for their teams, Zac Gallen of ...

Taco Bell brings back Taco Lover’s Pass: 30 days of tacos for just $10

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:24:15 GMT

(KTVI) - There's a limited-time deal available for taco lovers unlike many others: You can score 30 Taco Bell tacos for just $10, starting this month. Taco Bell is bringing back its digital taco subscription known as Taco Lover’s Pass. Taco Bell rewards members can sign up for the promotion through the Taco Bell app on Tuesday or Wednesday. Those who sign up then can redeem one of several tacos per day for 30 consecutive days, all for $10. The promotion can only be purchased on Tuesday or Wednesday, the latter marking National Taco Day. Fans can stick to a personal favorite or expand their taste horizons by selecting any of following options on any given day: Crunchy TacoCrunchy Taco SupremeSoft TacoSoft Taco SupremeSpicy Potato Soft TacoDoritos® Locos TacosDoritos® Locos Tacos SupremeToasted Breakfast Tacos (during breakfast hours)Once purchased, Taco Bell said, “a hidden category will unlock on the app menu, allowing fans to choose a taco and redeem in-restaurant for 30 days....

Cyber attack impacts Metro Call-A-Ride services

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:24:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Phone and computer scheduling issues are impacting some Metro Call-A-Ride customers on Tuesday.According to Taulby Roach, Senior Director of Media & Public Relations of Bi-State Development, Metro Transit was the target of a cyber attack on Monday. "To defend from such a malicious action, we froze our systems and immediately got to work to deny access to critical information and protect our systems," said Roach." Missouri minister among those who died in chemical truck crash IT teams are working to restore the services. The Call-A-Ride scheduling system and Metro's email's services are still down. Metro Transit says it can only provide trips to pre-arranged appointments as they work to restore the reservation and phone system.Metro Transit apologizes for the inconvenience and says it will notify customers when the system is restored.

How close is too close when it comes to elk-watching in Estes Park?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:24:15 GMT

As a crowd of onlookers gathered on a bike path along a nine-hole golf course in Estes Park on a brisk morning in late September, Rodney Ford peered through a magnifying scope attached to a tripod. He was focused on a magnificent bull elk that was sitting in the shade of pine trees on the ninth hole beside the Big Thompson River, surrounded by three dozen females that the herd bull was anxious to impregnate.Ford and his wife had driven from Shreveport, La., spending the night in a van parked nearby, to witness the annual drama of elk rutting season in one of Colorado’s favorite mountain towns.“I drove 16 hours just for this right here,” drawled Ford, who was situated about 100 yards from the herd. “We come here every year. This is what we do. We travel in that van, me and my wife; we go all over the United States looking at wildlife.”Fall was in the air, with scarcely a cloud in the sky, and fresh snow was visible high on the north face of Longs Peak. F...