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Air Quality in Chicago has rarely if ever been worse. Clusters of T-Storms to Ride "Ring of Fire". Heat makes comeback

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:43:40 GMT

Authorities estimate 29,000 square miles have burned in Canada this year—more than the FULL 2016, 2019, 2020 and 2022 Canadian fire seasons combinedThe area charred in 2023 across Canada is larger than the size of West Virginia and far larger than the states of New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Delaware or Maryland to name just a few states.The fires have sent 140-million tons of carbon back into the atmosphere--and CO2 (i.e. heat-retaining carbon dioxide) which in am amount equivalent to the entire annual CO2 production of Indonesia. Smoke has been tracked across the Atlantic into Europe and beyond.Dr. David Peterson, research meteorologist with the U.S. Navy Research Laboratory in California and one of our former WGN-TV weather interns, says 55 towering pyrocumulonimbus clouds have formed over the Canadian fires. That's a lot—but Peterson points out the devastating Australian fires in 2019 and 2020 generated 38 pyrocumulonimbus clouds which sent smoke around th...

Unofficial results put Brandon Lehr as Mayfield Supervisor

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:43:40 GMT

MAYFIELD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -The town of Mayfield has three Republican candidates, Brandon Lehr (269), Ralph Desiderio (116) and Jack Putnam (60) running for the position of Supervisor. Candidate, Brandon Lehr, has already taken the lead according to an unofficial poll from Fulton County. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "Today went well. I feel like there was a good demographic of voters. I saw a lot of young and old faces. I feel like the people really turned out tonight and I feel confident with that," described Lehr. Gent’s Barber Co. Lucky Puppy fundraiser results Candidate, Ralph Desiderio says all three running for the title get along well. No matter the winner, Desiderio says the town will be in good hands."Either way, I'm currently a councilman. Win or lose, I'll still be on the board and I'm going to be happy to serve Mayfield," explained Desiderio.

Ron Kim declares victory in Saratoga Springs Mayoral Primary

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:43:40 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim declared victory Tuesday night in the Democratic primary. He faced off against Chris Mathiesen, former Public Safety Commissioner. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Kim told NEWS10 he feels his primary victory is a sign that people who live in the city share his priorities."We want to make sure we have a permanent shelter for homelessness. We want to make sure that we continue our Complete Streets program, which has been on the books for many years, but now we are actually building bike trails, pedestrian walkways," Kim said in an interview after claiming victory, "we also want to make sure that we have a safe city, continue to fully fund our police, but also make sure that there’s accountability there.“Kim will be trying for his second term in the General Election this November. Mathiesen will still appear on the ballot, for the "One Saratoga" line.

Suspect stabbed during attempted rape in Orange County

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:43:40 GMT

A man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to rape a woman in a public Westminster area.The suspect was identified as Ernesto Nuno, a 41-year-old Long Beach resident, according to Westminster police.On Saturday around 11:45 p.m., officers responded to reports of an attempted sexual assault behind a CVS store on the 15400 block of Brookhurst Street.The female victim told police that while she was sitting down in an alleyway, Nuno allegedly approached her and exposed his genitals. He then asked her to “orally copulate him,” to which she refused, police said. “When the victim refused, Nuno allegedly began punching the victim in the face and head and attempted to remove her pants while using his body weight to hold her down,” according to arrest documents.At that point, the victim retrieved her pocketknife and stabbed Nuno which ultimately stopped the assault, police said. Arriving officers later spotted Nuno near the crime scene with an injury to his right hand, consistent wi...

Making Dreams a Reality: CET’s Impact through the Wish Book Grant

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:43:40 GMT

Sponsored ContentHello there, Wish Book supporters! We have an incredible update to share with you today from CET (Center for Employment Training). Thanks to the transformative support of the Wish Book grant, CET has been able to create life-changing opportunities for their students, enabling them to complete their programs, graduate, and secure gainful employment.Here’s and update on the inspiring story of Maria and the far-reaching effects of your Wish Book support for CET’s mission.Maria’s Journey to Success:Maria, a CET student featured in the Wish Book profile, was able to remain in the program when she faced numerous obstacles and was at risk of dropping out. The Wish Book grant played a pivotal role in creating stability for Maria, allowing her to complete her training and develop in-demand skills sought after by local employers. Today, she is gainfully employed at Adobe, enjoying not only a better salary but also essential benefits for herself and her family. Mar...

Balk, bullpen come up big as SF Giants beat Gausman, Belt in win over Blue Jays

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:43:40 GMT

TORONTO — Facing two old friends Tuesday night, the Giants offered a reminder that all the magic pixie dust was still in their clubhouse.Opposed by an opener and, eventually, Alex Wood, Kevin Gausman pitched about as well as he could have hoped against the club that balked at giving him a long-term deal two offseasons ago. But the the first of only three hits he allowed over six innings came around to score and proved to be the only run for the first eight innings of a 3-0 Giants win, improving to 13-2 over their past 15 games and 10-0 away from home this month.The 10-game road winning streak is San Francisco’s longest since 1952, before moving west. No team in MLB history has gone unbeaten for an entire month with at least 12 road games; the Giants can become the first with three more wins to close the month.Brandon Belt nearly did in his former team, doubling in the eighth to put the tying run on second base with two outs, but the Giants (45-34) called on Camilo Doval, who g...

Crews respond to San Leandro apartment fire

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:43:40 GMT

(KRON) -- The Alameda County Fire Department responded to an apartment fire on Tuesday evening on the 13700 block of East 14th Street in San Leandro. The scene was considered active as of 8 p.m. People are asked to avoid the area.The Red Cross is meeting with the fire department to determine how to help the impacted residents. This is a developing story. Stick with us for updates.

Showalter, Eppler are optimistic ahead of Mets owner Cohen’s press conference

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:43:40 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Manager Buck Showalter and general manager Billy Eppler struck an optimistic tone and said they feel supported by owner Steve Cohen, hours after the New York Mets owner said he planned to hold a news conference regarding the struggling team on Wednesday.Cohen revealed his intentions Tuesday afternoon on Twitter, ending his tweet with: “You will get it from me straight.”The Mets, who won 101 games last season and opened this season with a record $355 million payroll, had lost seven of nine and 15 of 21, falling to 35-43 before beating Milwaukee 7-2. They are 8 1/2 games back of the third National League wild card.“He’s been great, very supportive — I couldn’t ask for a better owner,” Showalter said before the Mets’ game against the Milwaukee Brewers. “He gets involved, obviously, in whatever he wants to. It’s his team. I know how much the Mets mean to him.”Eppler, meeting with reporters for just the third time this season, said he talks with Cohen every day.“The quest...

Paul Blackburn pitches Athletics to 2-1 victory over Yankees in Josh Donaldson’s return

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:43:40 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Paul Blackburn pitched into the sixth inning for Oakland, allowing one run on Josh Donaldson’s homer in his return to the lineup and sending the Athletics to a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.The slumping Donaldson connected in the fifth in his first action since Friday, but that was it for New York. The 2015 AL MVP went 1 for 4 with two strikeouts, raising his batting average to .132 in 22 games.Seth Brown homered for the second consecutive day as the last-place A’s beat the Yankees for the first time this season after they were swept in a three-game series in the Bronx in May.Blackburn (1-0) allowed four hits, struck out five and walked one in 5 1/3 innings. It was his first win since Aug. 4 against the Angels in his final start of last season.The Yankees got the tying run on base in the ninth when pinch-hitter Gleyber Torres singled against Sam Moll. Anthony Volpe reached on a two-out infield single for his third hit of the nigh...

Ogunbowale scores 23, Dallas hands Phoenix sixth straight double-digit loss

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:43:40 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale scored 23 points, Natasha Howard had 19 points and 10 rebounds and the Dallas Wings beat Phoenix 77-62 on Tuesday night for the Mercury’s sixth straight double-digit loss.Howard sank a wide open 3-pointer with two seconds left in the third quarter for a 56-51 lead. After Phoenix got within 63-60 with 7:30 remaining in the fourth, Dallas closed on a 14-2 run — including 12 unanswered points.Satou Sabally secured her 10th double-double of the season with 18 points and 12 rebounds for Dallas (7-8), which has won three straight in the series. Sabally also had a career-high six assists. Brittney Griner scored 20 points for Phoenix (2-11). Michaela Onyenwere added 12 points and Diana Taurasi was held to six points on 2-of-7 shooting. Sophie Cunningham (back) and Megan Gustafson (concussion) did not play.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource