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Substance found at White House tests positive for cocaine

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:46:21 GMT

WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — The U.S. Secret Service is investigating "an unknown item" that was found at the White House on Sunday, officials confirmed to NewsNation. The White House was briefly evacuated after the item, a white powder, was found "inside a work area," White House spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi confirmed to NewsNation. A preliminary test indicated the powder was cocaine.Members of the Uniformed Division of the Secret Service discovered the substance during their routine rounds in the building, according to Guglielmi. It was in an area accessible to tour groups, not in any particular West Wing office, officials told The Associated Press. ‘No sense of urgency’: Man who captured crack on ride says The discovery led to increased security measures and a temporary evacuation of the executive mansion. President Biden was not present in the White House during that time, The Washington Post reported. Guglielmi didn't say where in the White House the substance was found. He sa...

Man injured by neighbors shooting target practice in Wisconsin, sheriff says

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:46:21 GMT

WILTON, Wis. (WFRV) - A 51-year-old Wisconsin man was injured after being shot by neighbors who were target practicing without a proper backstop, according to authorities.Deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office were called to a report of a shooting in Wilton on Sunday shortly after 7 p.m., roughly 45 miles east of La Crosse.The caller reported that the shots were coming from a neighboring property, and a man had been shot in the leg. He was reportedly transported by private vehicle to a local hospital. ‘No sense of urgency’: Man who captured crack on roller coaster says Investigators determined four people were target shooting at a neighboring residence without a proper backstop, allowing the bullets to travel across the roadway and endanger people from almost 1,000 yards away.Four men, all in their 20s, were booked into the Monroe County Jail following the incident. Online court records show two of the men have each been charged with seven counts of second-degree reckles...

Austin ISD to install solar panels at select schools thanks to federal energy grant

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:46:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Independent School District will receive a federal grant, which it will use to bring solar panels to 16 school buildings. The district originally requested nearly $15 million for its Solar for Schools program, according to U.S. Department of Energy documents. Austin ISD is the only school district in Texas to win a grant from the Department of Energy as part of its Renew America’s Schools program.The 16 schools chosen for the energy efficiency projects represent some of the most historically underserved students and communities.In addition to saving on energy costs, educators will use the new green technology as teaching tools for students.

GoFundMe, memorial service details for South St. Paul teen who drowned in Lake Superior

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:46:21 GMT

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help with funeral expenses for a South St. Paul teen who drowned in Lake Superior last week.Nearly $6,000 has been raised as of Tuesday morning for the family of 18-year-old Austin Dale Henning.Henning and Maximillian Williams, 18, of Inver Grove Heights, died June 25 after jumping off of cliffs into Lake Superior.The two were on a couples day trip to Lake Superior when the tragedy occurred, said Henning’s mother, Beth Ann Henning. Henning was dating Williams’ twin sister, Beth Ann Henning said, who had advised against the cliff jumping.At the time of the drownings, wind speeds were up to 23 mph and waves were three to four feet tall, the Duluth News Tribune reported.  A 911 caller reported the two were “struggling to swim” at Black Beach, in Silver Bay, about 1:25 p.m. Sunday.Henning and Williams graduated from Simley High School in Inver Grove Heights this spring, Henning’s mother said. The two had become close friends while working at Discoun...

Cambridge man arrested following burglary investigation

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:46:21 GMT

CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Cambridge man was arrested on Monday following almost a month-long burglary investigation. Steven Russell, 33, was charged with second-degree burglary. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to New York State Police, on June 7, around 1:04 p.m., troopers responded to a Cambridge home for a reported burglary. Police say an investigation found Russell entered an unoccupied home without permission for the purpose of theft.Police say the homeowner came back home with Russell still in the house, however, he fled before they could arrive. He was arrested at his home with the assistance of NYSDOCCS and was taken to Greenwich State Police for processing. He was taken to the Washington County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.

Connect Center for Youth hosts annual Taco fundraiser

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:46:21 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On July 7, the Connect Center for Youth is hosting its third annual Tacos for Life fundraiser. In addition to raising funds, the event provides the community and donors an opportunity to see the programming offered at the Connect Center. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Tacos for Life began as a way to provide kids the experinece of dinner/catering service at the end of culinary camp. In its first year, the event raised $3,000. Donations reached $10K in 2022. This year, the Center is aiming to raise $50K. Guests can enjoy a night of music, games and the all-you-can-eat taco buffet. Pre-paid tickets are available online for $20. Guests may purchase tickets at the door for $25. All children 5 & under are free. The event will be held at 49 Johnston Ave in Cohoes.

Ed Sheeran set new Gillette Stadium single show attendance record

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:46:21 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WWLP) — Ed Sheeran set a new Gillette Stadium single-show attendance record at his show on Saturday. Ed Sheeran’s Saturday show beat the previous record that had stood since the U2 360° Tour on Sept. 20, 2009. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to a news release sent to 22News from Gillette Stadium, the home of the New England Patriots and Revolution had a venue record of 71,723 people in attendance. The multiple Grammy Award-winner returned to Gillette Stadium for his ‘+ - = ÷ x Tour’ (pronounced The Mathematics Tour), which is the first NFL stadium he had ever headlined, for the sixth and seventh time overall this Friday and Saturday.Saturday’s show had also cemented Gillette Stadium as the U.S. venue that Ed Sheeran has performed at the most over his career.

Car falls into stream in Dutchess County, driver rescued from roof

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:46:21 GMT

TIVOLI, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A person was rescued after their car fell into a stream in Tivoli late Monday afternoon. According to the Tivoli Fire Department, the person climbed onto the car roof, as it landed in the water on all four wheels, and couldn't get to shore due to a strong current. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Firefighters say the patient was assessed by Tivoli EMTs and Northern Dutchess Paramedics after a swift rescue and was taken to Mid Hudson Regional Medical Center. The patient's current condition wasn't mentioned by firefighters.Responding personnel then worked to get the car out of the water, which was made difficult due to the heavy current. With the assistance of New York State Forest Rangers and a heavy wrecker from Hillsdale, the car was removed from the stream. Duanesburg man arrested following police chase Firefighters did not mention what led the car to end up in the water.

Motorcyclist dies after being shot, crashing on I-70

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:46:21 GMT

A motorcyclist died early Tuesday morning after crashing on Interstate 70 and being shot, according to Denver police.Police could not say Tuesday whether he died from injuries sustained in the crash or from being shot.The incident was first reported as a single-vehicle crash at about 12:20 a.m. on eastbound I-70 at Colorado Boulevard, according to police. But after arriving at the scene, authorities discovered the man had also been shot.The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital, where he died. He has not been publicly identified.A Denver police spokesperson declined to answer additional questions about the incident Tuesday, citing the early stages of the investigation, and it was not clear whether the motorcyclist was shot while driving or before getting on the motorcycle.The cause of death will be determined by the Office of the Medical Examiner.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | After fatal shooting outside a Jewish school, a Denver paramedic finds a spiritual hom...

Used fireworks thrown away spark fire that destroys two Parker homes

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:46:21 GMT

Improperly disposed of fireworks sparked a fire that destroyed two homes in Parker early Tuesday morning, according to South Metro Fire Rescue.Used fireworks tossed in a recycling bin outside the garage of one of the homes sparked a fire that destroyed that house and a neighboring house, fire officials said. The blaze was reported shortly after midnight at 10716 Kimball St.“They thought that because the firework had gone off and had been used, that it was cool enough to throw in the trash and be safe,” said Eric Hurst, spokesman for South Metro Fire Rescue. “Unfortunately every year we respond to fires like this, where people make that mistake…That smoldering heat ends up reigniting and rekindling, and it catches everything in the bin and the plastic bin itself on fire. And at that point, the heat can just run away and start a major fire like we saw this morning.”One family was asleep in their home when the blaze started. At the home where the fireworks...