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Future Gophers forward Oliver Moore picked 19th overall by Chicago Blackhawks 

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:10:06 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Before he headed to Nashville for the NHL Draft, future Minnesota Gophers forward Oliver Moore admitted it would be a dream to bump into his favorite country musicians like Morgan Wallen or Luke Combs while visiting Music City.Instead, Moore got to meet his pro hockey future on Wednesday evening, when he was picked 19th overall in round one by the Chicago Blackhawks.Moore, 18, was projected as one of the top 20 picks by NHL Central Scouting in the run-up to the draft, where seeing Gophers selected in round one is happening more often lately.Some had him going in the top 10, but the Moore family heard 18 other names called before he headed to the stage at Bridgestone Arena.“Honestly, I was holding back tears, sharing that moment with my family,” Moore said. “My mom and dad were so excited and I think they were pretty anxious to hear my name called just like I was.”When school starts and he moves on campus later in the summer, Moore will be r...

Deputies help distressed swimmers out of Hudson River

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:10:06 GMT

CORINTH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Warren County Sheriff's Office recognized one of their own for helping swimmers in need.According to a Facebook post, Patrol Sgt. Pasquale "Rocky" Girard was driving across the Corinth Bridge on Wednesday when he noticed two swimmers in distress. He jumped in the Hudson River to help them get out of the currents. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! He called 911, and the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office came to help. Deputy Nikk Milligan also got in the water in his uniform to help rescue the swimmers.No one was injured in the incident.

Amtrak Adirondack line closed north of Albany

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:10:06 GMT

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Just when things were looking up for commuters when it comes to New York travel, train tracks north of Albany aren’t running as they should. Travelers say this is just another issue they have faced trying to ride the Amtrak Adirondack line.Bruce Becker with the Empire State Passenger Association works to improve public transit across New York State with a group of volunteers. He says Canadian National lowered the speed of the line to 10 miles per hour on June 20 because of high temperatures on the tracks. "The Canadian National has said they need these lower speeds to account for poor condition of the track they own that Amtrak uses," said Becker. Amtrak Adirondack Line temporarily suspending North Country service Becker says wildfires have no effect on the heat of the rails due to their locations, and that Canadian National's speed limit is too low even with the current conditions. He says other rails such as the Empire line cap the speeds of trai...

'I don’t know what to do' - Air travel nightmare hurting St. Louis passengers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:10:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The extreme wait times for crowds stranded in the northeast resulted in ripple effects at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, which faced widespread travel headaches."We've been delayed since Monday, and now it's Wednesday,” said Kelly Keitzer, a traveler.Severe storms in the northeast and Canada, not to mention smoke from raging wildfires seen blanketing St. Louis, add to a lingering staff shortage triggered by the pandemic, catapulting the airline industry into a travel nightmare as summer travel ramps up."It was just a fat line this morning; I got clear because of it,” said Tonina Saputo, a traveler.According to FlightAware, so far Wednesday night, there have been 5,800 flights delayed and more than 1,000 canceled nationwide. Those issues trickled down to St. Louis. 2nd Missouri man sentenced in death of woman who was caged, dismembered An abundance of delays Tuesday night left luggage at baggage claim still waiting on their owners a day later."At 11:30, when o...

How parents plan to escape tomorrow's triple-digit temperatures

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:10:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It didn't take long to get a sweat going on Wednesday, and tomorrow will be even hotter with triple digits for the first time this year. "Triple digits are pretty dangerous, like that will keep us inside," said Claire Field, parent, and parkgoer.According to the Missouri Health Department, 23 Missourians died last year from heat-related illnesses, and the smoke from Canadian wildfires is not helping either. There are around 50 cooling centers in the St. Louis area, which can be found here. "Yeah, it is a little bit harder to breathe during the heat of the day and the index, and the last few days we've had the smoke," said Sean Aden, a parkgoer and parent. The most vulnerable groups are children and senior citizens, but everyone starts to feel the effects of heat once the temperature hit the 90s.  2nd Missouri man sentenced in death of woman who was caged, dismembered Field was at the park with her two young children. "You need hats, you need a ...

Avalanche draft center Calum Ritchie with No. 27 pick in 2023 NHL draft

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:10:06 GMT

After months of pondering a potential trade of the No. 27 NHL draft pick, the Avalanche used their original first-rounder after all. And an extra one.With the 27th pick, they selected Calum Ritchie, an 18-year-old center from Oakville, Ontario, who averaged a point per game as an assistant captain for the Oshawa Generals last season in the OHL. Then at No. 31 overall, the Avs took Mikhail Gulyayev, an 18-year-old defenseman from Russia.Related ArticlesColorado Avalanche | Ross Colton talks trade to Avalanche, pending contract situation, favorite moments with Lightning Colorado Avalanche | Avalanche flip second-round draft pick for Ross Colton in trade with Lightning; J.T. Compher unlikely to re-sign with Colorado Colorado Avalanche | Avalanche 2023-24 schedule released: Colorado starts season on the road Colorado Avalanche | Avalanche trade Alex Newhook to Montreal Canadiens for 2023 draft picks Colorado Avalanche | ...

San Bernardino hospital looking to identify patient hospitalized for more than a week

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:10:06 GMT

A hospital in San Bernardino is asking for the public's help to identify a man who has been hospitalized for more than a week.The patient arrived at St. Bernardine Medical Center on the morning of June 21, after he was found at a local 7-Eleven. The man's condition is unclear, but Dignity Health officials say he has no documentation or evidence of his identity. Dignity Health is looking to identify a man who has been hospitalized at a San Bernardino hospital since June 21, 2023. (Dignity Health)He's described as a white man, believed to be between 25 and 34 years old, with brown eyes, brown hair and a beard. He's about 200 pounds and stands at 5 feet 11 inches, officials said.He has a large tattoo on his upper right arm, which includes the L.A. symbol, a skeleton and wings.Photos released by Dignity Health show the tattoo of an unidentified man who has been hospitalized at a San Bernardino hospital since June 21, 2023. (Dignity Health)Dignity Health has released images of the patien...

Baby owl rescued from chimney of Chino Hills home

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:10:06 GMT

Firefighters rescued a baby owl from the chimney of a Chino Hills home Tuesday.  Crews with the Chino Valley Fire Department were called to a home on Rim Rock Avenue at around 10 a.m. after residents reported hearing strange sounds coming from inside the home’s chimney.  After an initial investigation, first responders got a visual of the owlet inside the structure. Not long after, Firefighter/Paramedic Hackbarth was able to safely remove the bird from the chimney, according to a social media post by the fire department.  Chino Valley firefighter seen here with a baby owl rescued from the chimney of a Chino Hills home June 27, 2023. (@cvifd)Chino Valley firefighter seen here with a baby owl rescued from the chimney of a Chino Hills home June 27, 2023. (@cvifd)Chino Valley firefighter seen here with a baby owl rescued from the chimney of a Chino Hills home June 27, 2023. (@cvifd)The young owl was taken outside, but when it was unable to fly, firefighters brought it bac...

Armed men rob armored truck outside Reseda Taco Bell

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:10:06 GMT

Authorities are searching for two armed men who robbed an armored truck as it pulled into a Taco Bell in Reseda for a scheduled cash delivery.The brazen robbery happened around 11:40 a.m. at a Taco Bell on the 6700 block of Reseda Boulevard. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, two men, one armed with an assault rifle, attacked an armored truck courier as he exited the vehicle. One of the men gained entry into the armored truck and removed an undisclosed amount of cash. Both suspects then fled in a waiting vehicle, possibly a white Toyota.The robbery happened during a scheduled cash delivery for the fast food restaurant, indicating the robbers likely were monitoring the delivery route. The suspects have been described as two men, standing between 5 foot 8 inches and 6 feet tall, and weighing around 190 pounds. The men are estimated to be between 20 and 30 years old.One of the men, police said at the time, was wearing a painter's mask and a jumpsuit. The robbery is under i...

7 arrested in Los Angeles County prostitution bust

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:10:06 GMT

Seven people were arrested during a prostitution bust in Pomona on Wednesday.The sting operation targeted sex purchasers and human trafficking in the area near East Holt Avenue and Indian Hill Boulevard, according to Pomona Police Department.During the operation, undercover officers posed as sex workers and were “contacted by sex purchasers” in the area, police said.Six people were taken into custody for the alleged solicitation of prostitution:-Gregory Lewis Stires, 78, from Ontario-Huriel Ivan Hernandez, 39, from Abbeville, South Carolina-Richard Delgado, 53, from Apple Valley-Manuel Alejandro Rodriguez, 34, from Pomona-Jaime Sanchez, 59, from Ontario-Manuel Jesus Zapata-Lopez, 65, from RialtoThe seventh suspect, Bill John Adams, 73, from Covina, was arrested on charges of lewd acts in public, according to arrest documents.The operation was a joint effort by the Pomona Police Department Special Investigations Unit and the Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Team.Investigators beli...