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Water testing underway where train carrying hot asphalt, molten sulfur plunged into Yellowstone River

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:41:11 GMT

COLUMBUS, Mont. (AP) — Authorities on Sunday were testing the water quality along a stretch of the Yellowstone River where mangled cars carrying hazardous materials remained after crashing into the waterway following a bridge collapse.Seven train cars carrying hot asphalt and molten sulfur fell into the rushing river Saturday morning near the town of Columbus, about 40 miles (about 64 kilometers) west of Billings. The area is in a sparsely populated section of the Yellowstone River Valley, surrounded by ranch and farmland.Water testing began Saturday and will continue as crews work to remove the cars, a spokesperson for train operator Montana Rail Link, Andy Garland, said in a statement Sunday. Montana Rail Link was working with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the federal Environmental Protection Agency on the cleanup, removal and restoration efforts, he said. Train derails into Yellowstone River between Columbus and Reed Point “Montana Rail Link remains commit...

Kalahari Resorts opens new outdoor waterpark expansion

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:41:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On the first official day of summer, the City of Round Rock said Kalahari Resorts — the city’s waterpark and adventure park — has opened its new outdoor waterpark expansion.The city previously announced the expansion plans in January. PAST COVERAGE: Round Rock waterpark Kalahari Resorts to expand by ‘thousands’ of square feet “You can now enjoy the new Adventure River, Bugs Burrow, Thirsty Turtle attractions and the many outdoor pools and slides,” the city said.Bugs Burrow is a water-play area with nine slides just for kids. The Wave Action Rider is 900 winding feet of a new “not-so-lazy” river, and the Thirsty Turtle is a new 1,100 square-foot swim-up and walk-up bar for adults only.Kalahari Resorts said on its website visitors could enjoy “thousands of square feet worth of brand-new rides and attractions” as part of the expansion.

Top-rated steakhouse in the Lone Star State is in Central Texas, according to Yelp

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:41:11 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The average steakhouse usually specializes in all the foods your cardiologist warns you about: large portions of red meat, gooey mac and cheese, towers of fried onion rings, and various vegetables that have been generously creamed (corn or spinach, mostly) before reaching your table.For the sake of your next angiogram, you probably shouldn’t eat these foods on a regular basis. But if you’re dead-set on disregarding your doctor’s advice, you should at least break your diet at a steakhouse that gets rave reviews.To help you find the best of the best, Nexstar has asked the analysts at Yelp to determine the top-ranked restaurants within the site’s “steakhouse” category. Using their extensive database of user-generated restaurant ratings, Yelp’s team ultimately identified the best-reviewed chophouses in each state based on the collective tastes of the Yelp community.Ready to dig in? Take a look below at Yelp’s top-rated steakhouses in every state — many of which have a lovely...

Twins rally late, take series from Tigers with extra-inning victory

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:41:11 GMT

DETROIT — Since taking a step forward by putting together a three-game winning streak with a 4-1 victory here Friday, the Twins were on the verge of taking another two steps back on Sunday.But four Minnesota relievers pitched scoreless baseball while the Twins tied the game, then took a lead in the 10th, before Jhoan Duran came in to close out a 6-3 victory in the rubber match of a three-game series at Comerica Park.Automatic runner Carlos Correa scored from second on a Royce Lewis grounder off Brandon White (1-1) that got past Nick Maton at third, sliding his left hand over the plate as the relay throw got away from catcher Jake Rogers for a 4-3 lead.Lewis went to second on the throw, and Willi Castro drove him home with a single to center field that made it 6-3. Duran retired the three batters he faced in the 10th on two groundouts and a strikeout to earn his 13th save.It was a big rally for the Twins, who have won four of five games heading into a three-game series at National Le...

Why St. Paul’s rent-control ordinance couldn’t save Selby Ave. renters from 8% rent hikes

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:41:11 GMT

When residents of Selby Avenue’s stylish Blair Boutique Apartments were hit with rent increases of up to $158 per month, they appealed to the city of St. Paul.How could their rents be rising as much as 8% when the city’s voter-approved rent-control ordinance generally caps annual increases at 3%?But when a city hearing officer crunched the numbers provided by the property owner, she found Reacor Limited and Selby Avenue Realty technically could qualify for rent increases of more than 16%, double what the landlord had been approved for.The Blair case illustrates the disconnect between what St. Paul voters approved and what ultimately became law, following landlords’ complaints, developers’ threats and changes approved by the city council. The ordinance may say 3%, but landlords have had little trouble justifying rent hikes of up to 8%.The Blair tenants were taken aback by the hearing officer’s conclusions but resolute. Together, residents of at least fou...

Man arrested in Saugerties for assault, weapon charges

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:41:11 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A man has been arrested in Saugerties following an assault investigation, according to police. Jose Aponte, 46, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On June 23 at 5:34 p.m., officers initiated an investigation into a domestic dispute that reportedly occurred earlier that day at 454 Washington Avenue Extension in Saugerties. According to police, the investigation yielded that Aponte had physically beaten the victim, threatened the person with a knife, and forcefully prevented the victim from leaving their home.Officers located Aponte and took him into custody. He now faces the following charges:ChargesTwo count of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon Fourth-degree criminal mischiefSecond-degree attempted assaultThird-degree assault Second-degree menacingSecond-degree unlawful imprisonment Albany man charged with damaging statue on Lark Street Aponte was arraigne...

Sinkhole swallows Jeep whole in Weld County

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:41:11 GMT

A drone photographer stopped on a Weld County road Saturday to capture the flooding caused by heavy rain.Little did that photographer know, but that decision meant a quick rescue for the trapped occupants inside an upside-down Jeep.A sinkhole opened up on Weld County Road 2 Saturday and swallowed the Jeep whole, according to the Colorado State Patrol.The drone photographer, who happened to be in the area, noticed the Jeep and called 911.Authorities arrived on the scene and removed the occupants trapped inside the Jeep. The extent of their injuries is unknown.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | CIRT: Greeley police shoot, kill armed barricade suspect Monday morning Crashes and Disasters | Greeley police shoot, kill armed barricade suspect Monday morning, according to CIRT Denver the full story from our partner at denver7.com.Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.

After the Club Q shooting, questions of money and justice for victims

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:41:11 GMT

Ashtin Gamblin never realized how expensive it would be to survive a mass shooting.But after being shot nine times in the attack at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, last November, the bills started piling up for Gamblin. Dozens of other survivors and families of the five people killed have found themselves in a similar bind. They lost paychecks, fell behind on rent and had to replace clothing seized as evidence.Colorado has raised more than $3 million in donations for people affected by the Club Q shooting and distributed about $2 million, through a nonprofit called the Colorado Healing Fund.But several survivors say the money has come too slowly, with too much red tape.Just days before the accused shooter is scheduled to appear in state court, their frustrations burst into public when several survivors held a news conference pleading for the money to be handed out faster.Fund officials say that they have done their best to efficiently distribute funds to cover vict...

Motorcyclist killed in crash in Calabasas 

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:41:11 GMT

A motorcyclist lost his life after colliding with a vehicle in Calabasas early Sunday morning. According to CHP, the crash between the car and the motorcycle, driven by an unidentified male, occurred on Mulholland Highway near Las Virgenes Road around 8:53 a.m. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The condition of the vehicle driver is unknown. Mulholland Highway was closed one mile west of Las Virgenes due to the fatal traffic collision, according to a tweet from the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Lost Hills Station. Anisha Banerjee and Luis Zuniga contributed to this report.

SF Giants: Wade out of lineup, Jackson to IL, Ross Stripling reinstated

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:41:11 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — First baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. was out of the lineup Sunday with lower back stiffness and was spotted in the clubhouse with a cold pack wrapped around his waist and back.Wade didn’t finish Saturday’s win over Arizona, and Kapler was keeping him off his feet with hopes that an off day before the club visits the Toronto Blue Jays will be enough recovery time to get back in the lineup.“We’re going to try and get him ready to come off the bench,” Kapler said.Wade has been bothered by both his back and his side, with Sunday’s issue related mostly to his back.“I think they’re all sort of related, but yesterday was lower back tightness,” Kapler said.Relief pitcher Luke Jackson, who departed in the same game with lower back stiffness, will need a little more time. Jackson was placed on the 15-day injured list with the Giants activating starting pitcher Ross Stripling.In other health updates, pitcher Alex Cobb came t...