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St. Paul’s Harding High School claims MN teacher of the year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:55:19 GMT

Amid a school year marred by violence, Harding High School got some positive news Sunday when one of its math teachers was named state teacher of the year by Education Minnesota.Michael Houston was one of two Harding teachers — and four from St. Paul Public Schools — among the 11 finalists for the teachers union’s award; he also was a finalist in 2017.Houston has coached football 18 of his 19 years at Harding, where he chairs the math department and is a union steward. He also is an adjunct professor at Concordia University, St. Paul, where he teaches math to aspiring elementary teachers.“Michael is passionate about his students and works tirelessly to engage them in the study of mathematics,” former colleague and fellow teacher Kimberley Nichols wrote in Houston’s nomination. “His ability to engage all students, particularly students of color, is exceptional; partly due to his lived experiences as a teacher of color and to his determination to help all stude...

New owner reviving Chuck's Store in Galway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:55:19 GMT

GALWAY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Chuck's Store, located at 5306 Sacandaga Road in Galway, closed in 2016 when the owners retired after 58 years. Now, seven years later, the building is under new ownership and will be opening back up as a café and grocery store for the community. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Owner Jessica Bellone grew in the northern Catskills but has lived most of her life in London. There, she worked in finance then property management, but her true love is hospitality. She went to culinary school and worked as a head chef while in London as well.Bellone said her father bought a house on Galway Lake about 25 years ago, so she has spent many summers in Galway and the surrounding area. She also owns property in Saratoga Springs. Muza in Troy closes until further notice "I think it's been really hard for the community the past few years not having a hub," said Bellone. "With the Galway Market and Chuck's gone at...

Albany water service disruption on Monday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:55:19 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to the City of Albany Water Department, an interruption of water service is scheduled starting at 11 a.m. to last until 3 p.m. to replace a water valve on West Street, just West of Robin Street. The replacement will cause the following buildings to be out of water: Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Central Avenue196 Firestone Complete Auto Care 198 El PatronOn Robin Street81, 83, 85On West Street1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 39, 41, 42, 44, 45Baptist Church at 437 Washington

Debating the possible return of state control of St. Louis police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:55:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS – With violence swirling around St. Louis, debate is ongoing in Jefferson City on whether the state should take over the city’s police department.The state ran the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department until 2013, when citizens voted to return control of police to the police. But the department’s disputes with St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, who recently announced she’ll step down June 1, and other issues has led many lawmakers to believe police would be better off if Jefferson City ran things rather that St. Louis officials.St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones is dead set against losing control of the police and having that go to the state of Missouri, much like Kansas City.The Ethical Society of Police, which represents Black officers, is in agreement with the St. Louis Police Officers Association that a state takeover would be for the best.Chris Goodson, a former head of the city police board, oversaw the department under state control. He was appointed to the boar...

Shooting at Arvada bar wounds at least one person, leaves deputies looking for suspects

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:55:19 GMT

At least one person is wounded after a fight escalated into a shooting at the Pour Decisions bar, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies on Monday were looking for suspects.The shooting happened shortly before midnight Sunday, following a fight inside the bar, at 6050 W. 55th Place in Arvada, Jefferson County authorities said in a posting on Twitter. The fighting spilled outside, where a crowd formed, and witnesses counted more than 20 gunshots fired, authorities said. Deputies are investigating to determine who was involved and said there may be more victims.One gunshot victim went to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.The authorities are asking that anybody who was there at Pour Decisions Sunday, or who has information, call an anonymous tip line: 303-271-5612.#JCSO searching for suspects in shooting around 11:45 last night at Pour Decisions bar, 6050 W 55th Pl. One person injured. If you were there or have info, please call our tip-line at 303-271-56...

Denver weather: Mostly sunny warm day, possible rain in afternoon and night

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:55:19 GMT

Denver residents face blue skies, a mostly sunny day with rain showers here and there in the afternoon, intensifying at night with possible thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.The high temperature in Denver will be 76 degrees, weather service forecasters said. Light wind blowing at about 11 miles per hour could gust at speeds up to 18 mph in the afternoon.Across northern and northeastern Colorado, scattered rain showers are expected Monday afternoon, and more are likely later in the week. Some storms on the high plains Monday afternoon could bring wind gusting at speeds up to 40 miles per hour and small hail, forecasters said.Today will be another pleasant day temperature-wise with highs in the 70s across the plains. Isolated showers and storms will form this afternoon and evening with the best coverage from Monument Hill to Akron to Holyoke. #COwx pic.twitter.com/GYT9thhj0J— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) May 8, 2023On Tuesday, the high temperature in Denver i...

Wrong-way driver killed in fiery crash on 101 Freeway in East Hollywood: CHP

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:55:19 GMT

A suspected wrong-way driver was killed in a fiery crash on the 101 Freeway in East Hollywood early Monday, officials said.The incident unfolded around 4 a.m. on the southbound side of the highway near the Santa Monica Boulevard exit, according to the California Highway Patrol.CHP Roberto Gomez told KTLA that a red Prius was going down the fast lane around 80 mph in the wrong direction when it sideswiped a sedan and later crashed into a pickup truck, causing both cars to go up in flames.At least one patient was reported trapped and had to be rescued.A firefighter works to put out flames after a wrong-way crash on the 101 Freeway in East Hollywood on May 8, 2023. (TNLA)A burned out vehicle remains on the 101 Freeway following a fatal wrong-way crash on May 9, 2023. (TNLA)Traffic was backed up for miles after the fiery crash on May 9, 2023. (KTLA)The CHP investigates a fatal wrong-way crash on the 101 Freeway in East Hollywood on May 9, 2023. (KTLA)The suspected wrong-way driver was d...

The Evolving Legal Landscape Of Delta-8 THC In Kentucky

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:55:19 GMT

View the original article about Delta-8 In Kentucky at Real Tested CBD.A closer look at the latest regulations, restrictions, and requirements affecting Delta-8 THC in the Bluegrass StateThe legal landscape of delta-8 THC is complex and ever-changing, with state-specific regulations impacting the cannabinoid’s accessibility. Kentucky has recently introduced new measures that affect delta-8 THC, adding another layer of complexity.Let’s take an in-depth look at these recent developments, as well as some background on delta-8 THC, its production process, and potential effects.Background: What is Delta-8 THC?Delta-8 THC, or delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol, is a naturally occurring compound found in cannabis plants, known as a cannabinoid. It is a minor cannabinoid, present in smaller amounts than other cannabinoids like CBD or delta-9 THC, the traditionally known form of THC.Delta-8 THC has gained attention for its potential benefits and milder psychoactive effects compared to its mo...

Sarah Grace White Digs Hats

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:55:19 GMT

The Blue NileHats (Linn/A&M)Sarah Grace White Digs Hats: Los Angeles singer, songwriter and actor Sarah Grace White told us about her love for a Blue Nile gem.(Linn/A&M)Sarah Grace White:  Say you’re in your own movie – it’s the late 80s and you’re a leading man – maybe Tom Cruise or Hanks, and you’re walking in a fictional New York, trench coat on, you’ve got your whole life at once ahead of and behind you. Maybe you almost got divorced but you remembered when you saw your wife for the first time and you called the whole thing off; maybe you got fired but it feels good to be free. And you’re walking, and it’s raining, and who knows what the night has in store. If this is you, or you are me, a girl in her 20s, you are listening to “The Downtown Lights,” by the Blue Nile.I love this record, and this band. It is such a perfect combination of emotional and restrained. My favorite thing in music is space – how much sound can you hear from something so simple; h...

Investigators reveal more details about the gunman who killed 8 people at a Texas mall — including possible right-wing extremism

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:55:19 GMT

The second-deadliest US mass shooting of the year unfolded at a shopping mall in an affluent suburb in Texas, leaving eight victims dead and investigators probing whether the killer may have been driven by right-wing extremism.Authorities have not yet announced a motive for why the gunman, 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, unleashed a hailstorm of bullets Saturday at Allen Premium Outlets — about 25 miles north of Dallas.Garcia, who was killed on the scene by an Allen police officer who was on a call nearby when the shooting started, was wearing an insignia that authorities believe may be associated with extremist groups, a senior law enforcement source familiar with the investigation tells CNN.Investigators have unearthed an extensive social media presence, including neo-Nazi and White supremacist-related posts and images that authorities believe Garcia shared online, according to the source.The US has suffered at least 201 mass shootings within the first five months of this year, accor...