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Crews clean up after two trains derail in Minnesota and North Dakota but no toxic chemicals spilled

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:28 GMT

LANCASTER, Minn. (AP) — Crews are still cleaning up after two Canadian Pacific Kansas City trains derailed in Minnesota and North Dakota earlier this week.Several hazardous materials cars were among the 24 cars that toppled in the Minnesota derailment Wednesday in the northwest corner of the state near the Canadian border. The North Dakota derailment near Balfour Tuesday afternoon knocked several cars carrying shipping containers that did include several hazardous materials such as lithium batteries off the tracks. But no toxic chemicals spilled and no injuries were reported in either derailment.A spokeswoman for the railroad said Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s hazardous materials experts were continuing to work with first responders Thursday to clean up the mess in Minnesota, and it wasn’t immediately clear when highways in the area and the train tracks will reopen.The tracks in North Dakota reopened early Wednesday after crews cleared the derailed cars.The cause of both derailment...

NYS Museum reopens iconic carousel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After extensive repairs and upgrades, the iconic antique carousel at the New York State Museum reopened on Thursday. The carousel is open to the public Tuesday through Thursday, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the fourth floor of the museum. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to The New York State Education Department, the carousel was disassembled, had new parts fabricated, and underwent several repairs to be then reassembled over the past three years. Dozens of local elementary students along with their teachers joined to celebrate its reopening with State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa, along with some Stewart's ice cream and a reading of "Carousel" by Pat Cummings.The carousel can have up to 50 riders at a time. Road closures, parking restrictions for Freihofer’s Run “The State Museum Carousel is truly a work of art. Members of the Museum staff have worked diligently alongside craftsm...

Vendors needed for Adirondack Balloon Festival

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:28 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Every year, hot air balloonists flock to the Glens Falls area to take to the skies. The Adirondack Balloon Festival turns 50 this year, and it needs vendors. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Zonta Club of Glens Falls has put out a call for vendors at its annual balloon festival craft show. The 2023 Zonta Fall Craft Show is located at the festival grounds at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury every year, this year running from Sept. 22-24.Those interested in selling their crafts and handmade goods can reach out to the Zonta Club of Glens Falls at [email protected]. Zonta hosts several craft events, including a recent Mother's Day market at City Park. Everything happening in Lake George in June The 50th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival is set for Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 21-24, and is expected to welcome its usual 100+ balloons from across and outside the country.

Carnival opens at Viaport Mall in Rotterdam

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:28 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Gillette Shows Carnival has opened at Viaport Mall in Rotterdam. The event will run from June 1 through June 11. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The entertainment series recently ended its run at Cook Park in Colonie. The carnival features an assortment of games and rides, as well as all kinds of festival foods.The event will be open 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. Entry and parking is free, with $25 unlimited ride wristbands being available everyday. NEWS10 Staff Picks: Best locations to get ice cream Viaport Mall is located at 93 W Campbell Rd, Rotterdam, NY. Unattended minors are not permitted at the carnival.

Johnstown veteran receives new roof

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:28 GMT

JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A unique way of giving back to those who served -- Purple Heart Homes and the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project providing a much needed roof replacement for a veteran in need. Kevin Young, a Johnstown-based U.S. Air Force Veteran, said the project helps him immensely. “As a disabled veteran, we’re not able to get up on the roof and we’re so used to doing everything ourselves that reaching out to somebody is kind of a kick, it makes it harder for us to accept help in a way," Young said. "But, when you do get it you just feel honored and privileged.”  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! It's all part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project, which has helped more than 400 military veterans who may not be able to do the work themselves. Pinnacle Roofing working to build a new roof in just a matter of hours. ”We’re able to give back to them in a way that’s meaningful to what we can do," Bradley E...

Police investigate assault at Congress Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:28 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga Springs Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred at Congress Park on Wednesday evening. Officers located a juvenile victim at the park who was transported to the Saratoga Hospital for evaluation and treatment. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police ask for anyone who may have photographs or videos of the incident to submit them here. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact (518) 584-1800 and reference case SS-001465-23. Due to the ages of those involved, no further information will be released at this time.

Vehicle fire on 1-90 eastbound cleared

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:28 GMT

SCHODACK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A vehicle fire that originally shut down one right lane of two on I-90 eastbound past Exit 11 in Schodack has been cleared. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Drivers in the area should not have to expect delays at this time.

Texas man facing federal charges for attempted ATM theft in Bethalto

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:28 GMT

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. - A Houston, Texas, man was arrested Wednesday on a federal indictment for an attempted ATM theft in Bethalto, Illinois. According to Bethalto Police Chief T. Mike Dixon, the attempted theft happened on March 18, 2022, at Associated Bank.A joint investigation by the FBI and Bethalto Police Department identified multiple suspects in connection with the would-be theft.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Illinois charged Goldie Jones, 28, with one count of conspiracy to commit bank larceny.Jones was finally arrested in Livingston, Louisiana, on that warrant and other unrelated crimes.

Bellefontaine Neighbors man charged in domestic violence case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:28 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. - A Bellefontaine Neighbors man has been jailed in connection with a domestic violence investigation.The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Jordan Wilson, 21, with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and third-degree domestic assault.According to a report from the Normandy Police Department, the incident took place on May 17, at an apartment complex in the 1600 block of Castle Park Drive.Police claim Wilson and his girlfriend were having an argument outside the complex. She told Wilson to leave and then walked back inside with her toddler-aged daughter. Victim in fatal St. Louis Kitchen shooting identified Wilson allegedly followed her inside and got into an elevator with the woman and child. He struck several times with an opened and closed fist, slammed her head into the elevator wall, and pulled on her hair.The victim attempted to exit the elevator with her child, but Wilson again grabbed her by the hair and pulled her back into the ...

Apartment ceiling spots leaves Overland mother fearful, frustrated

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:28 GMT

OVERLAND, Mo. – At the Woodson Park Apartments, one long-time resident has been dealing with an ongoing issue for months. Despite no clear answers from management, Nichelle Vanhook has concerns for her family.“What is this – is it water? Is it mold?” Vanhook said.The ceiling stains first appeared in January in Vanhook’s apartment. In her nine years living at the complex, Vanhook said she’s never seen anything like this.It’s something that’s been a problem for her and her family for the past few months.Vanhook’s concerns are rooted in where the stains are located – in the same room where her children, ages 8, 3, and 1, sleep.With months going by, she’s left with questions concerning their safety. Victim in fatal St. Louis Kitchen shooting identified “What are they breathing in? Ya know, like, what is this?” she said.Vanhook said she reported the spots to management previously.“They came and they painted over it and everything,” she said. “But yet here we are. The spots are back aga...