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Canadian wildfire smoke blowing all the way south to Florida

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:03 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Instead of sunny skies and ocean breezes, Floridians found haze and smoke when they stepped outside Tuesday morning. Leigh Spann, a meteorologist at Nexstar's WFLA, said the haze is actually associated with Canadian wildfires."[The smoke] has come all the way down I-95 and should be with us for the next couple of days," Spann said.The New York Times reported that wildfires burning throughout Canada are contributing to the poor air quality lingering over portions of North America. According to the Times' forecast, smoke and haze were expected to blow down the entire East Coast through Tuesday evening. Free COVID tests arrive today – but they may look expired On Tuesday morning, the worst air quality in the U.S. was clustered in Florida. PurpleAir, which records air quality data, showed AQI readings up to 171 around the state. AQI scores above 150 are considered "unhealthy" for everyone, according to the American Lung Association.The Environmental Protection Com...

ERCOT trying to increase operating reserves ahead of winter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:03 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas' electric grid operator is looking to increase its operating reserves in preparation for winter this year. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, sent a Request for Proposal (RFP) to stakeholders Monday to increase operating reserves to add up to an additional 3,000 megawatts for this winter's peak load season, per a release from ERCOT. “Our request to procure capacity in advance of winter is part of our continued commitment to maintain grid reliability and resiliency,” ERCOT President and CEO Pablo Vegas said. “ERCOT is not projecting energy emergency conditions this winter season, but we want to be prepared and ensure all available tools are readily available if needed.”According to the release, the request was informed by several factors: significant peak load growth since last winter, recent and proposed retirements of dispatchable generation resources and recent extreme winter weather events. A report determined that if conditions ...

Man sentenced for 2021 murders of 2 teens in Caldwell County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:03 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man pleaded guilty to two counts of murder in the May 2021 deaths of two teens in Caldwell County, according to court documents. Michael Morris pleaded guilty to the murder charges with 50-year sentences for each charge, according to a Sept. 13 plea agreement. These will be served concurrently. In May 2021, the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call concerning gunfire. When deputies arrived, they found two people with gunshot wounds who died at the scene. The victims were later identified as 18-year-old James Melgar and 17-year-old Adian Zulacia. The sheriff's office identified Morris as one of two suspects connected to the murders.

Amid soaring rates of STIs, the CDC has a new recommendation to reduce them

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:03 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – To increase sexually transmitted infection prevention in groups at an elevated risk, medical professionals might consider prescribing a common antibiotic soon after a person has been exposed, according to a CDC and HHS draft recommendation released Monday. STI rates have reached record highs with no indication of slowing down— cases of gonorrhea, syphilis and congenital syphilis have increased in recent years, according to the CDC. There was a slight decrease in chlamydia cases from 2017 to 2021, but the CDC suggested this was a reflection of fewer people getting screened because of the COVID-19 pandemic and not a reduction in new infections. Over 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in 2021, according to the CDC. In its draft recommendation, the CDC wrote that some researchers have collected data showing that using doxycycline as a post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) can be effective in preventing bacterial STIs in populations with h...

Community relieved Charlotte Sena found alive

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:03 GMT

CORINTH, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The search for 9-year-old Charlotte Sena took 48 hours, with an Amber Alert issued on October 1. Her family and the people of Corinth are relieved she was found safe and alive. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Charlotte's family released the following statement after the reunion with their daughter: "We are thrilled that she is home and we understand that the outcome is not what every family gets. A huge thank you to the FBI, the New York State Police, all of the agencies that were mobilized all of the families, friends, volunteers."Schools in the area are also supporting the Sena family and wearing orange. Police said that Charlotte was inside a cabinet in the home of Craig Ross, Jr. He was arraigned and charged with kidnapping on October 2 in Wilton Town Court. Suspect accused of kidnapping Charlotte Sena arraigned Corinth resident Debbie Stollery, owner of The Barn, did what she could to help during...

Breast cancer events coming to Glens Falls area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:03 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Residents around the North Country have chances in store to learn more about the condition, which is diagnosed in nearly 300,000 women per year. Five workshops will be held at locations ranging from Glens Falls to Chestertown, educating the public on how to detect breast cancer early. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Held by Warren County Health Services, each event is open to the public completely free of charge. The events feature information on free cancer screenings offered at Glens Falls Hospital, as well as more education on breast cancer. Statistically, one in every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.Breast cancer workshops will be held at:Thursday, Oct. 5Tops MarketRoute 9, Chestertown1-4 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 12WalmartRoute 9, QueensburyNoon - 4 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 19Grand UnionMain Street, Warrensburg1-4 p.m.Saturday, O...

Saratoga hotel named among best in the Mid-Atlantic

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:03 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Saratoga Springs hotel has been named on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. Saratoga Arms Hotel has been listed as one of the best hotels in the Mid-Atlantic, ranking 11th. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “We are honored to be included in this year’s Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards and amongst such great company,” said Amy Smith, Owner of Saratoga Arms Hotel. “We have always aimed to provide excellent hospitality for our guests and we are incredibly grateful for their votes and support, which have allowed us to receive this meaningful recognition.” To celebrate this honor with guests, Saratoga Arms has created a special promo code: CNT2023. When guests book their next visit using the promo code, they'll get a complimentary bottle of Champagne Collet Brut. Suspect accused of kidnapping Charlotte Sena arraigned Saratoga Arms Hotel, located at 497 Broadway, is also ...

Frost possible near St. Louis this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Portions of the St. Louis area may see the first frost of the season this weekend. This is a little surprising, with temperatures near 90 degrees today. That's just St. Louis weather. We will be going from 15 degrees above to 10 degrees below normal by Saturday. You will feel a real fall chill in the air this weekend.Frost possible near St. Louis this weekend. Image from the National Weather Service St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Meteorologist Chris Higgins reports that a new cold front will approach the area Wednesday, with a good chance for showers and storms by Wednesday night. Following the cold front will be some much cooler temperatures later in the week. Daily highs will dip into the 60s with overnight lows in the 40s near the city, and some 30s in outlying areas by the weekend.According to the National Weather Service, frost could develop if conditions are just right with clear and calm conditions. The most vulnerable areas will be val...

St. Louis area shines nationally in Niche's new 'best schools and districts' rankings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Many high schools and school districts around the St. Louis area are being recognized not only as Missouri’s best, but also as some of the finest in the nation.Niche.com recently released its 2024 Best Schools and Districts rankings. A research team analyzed data from tens of thousands of public schools, private schools, and school districts nationwide to create the rankings.  George Draper named Chief Training Officer for St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office Schools and districts were graded on a variety of factors, including overall academics, teachers and resources. College prep, diversity and activities were also key considerations. The St. Louis area dominated the Top 10 lists for best public schools, private schools and school districts in Missouri. Among the state’s Top 10 for all three categories, the St. Louis area holds 23 of 30 possible Top 10 distinctions in education.Top Public High SchoolsLadue Horton Watkins High SchoolClayton High SchoolLafayette High Sc...

Come 'Gather' for the first concert of the season for St. Louis Children’s Choir

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:47:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Great things are happening for the St. Louis Children’s Choirs! First, they’ve named a new artistic director, Dr. Alyson Moore. Next there is a new executive director, Ben Nordstrom and now there’s a new concert to kick off the season! Be sure to get your tickets for 'Gather.' It’s Saturday, October 7, at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester United Methodist Church. If your children would like to audition for the St. Louis Children’s Choirs, auditions are held all year long!Slccsing.orgGet tickets to this weekend’s performance of “Gather”