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Almanacs predict cold, wet winter — but can you trust them?

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:24 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — While it’s still summer nationwide, and many states are grappling with record heat, some are already looking ahead to winter. And if you’re tired of the heat, the forecasting from the Farmers’ Almanac and the Old Farmer’s Almanac is looking good for you. But can you really trust the extended forecasts from the almanacs?Like many things, “there are those who believe [them] and those who don’t,” Rich Segal, meteorologist at Nexstar’s KXAN explains. If you’re unfamiliar, the Farmers’ Almanac and the Old Farmer’s Almanac are periodicals that share information on gardening, forecasts for skywatchers, and the widely enjoyed extended forecasts. These forecasts are often released well in advance of the months they cover. The Farmers’ Almanac recently released its winter forecast for 2023-24, while the Old Farmer’s Almanac will do the same in about three weeks.  Majority of states will see a hot August, forecast predicts: Will you be impacted? Both publicati...

Lower Colorado River Authority selects constructor of new power plant

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) chose Minnesota-based Fagen, Inc. to lead engineering, procurement and construction work on LCRA's upcoming "peaking" power plant.The plant is set to be built near Maxwell in Caldwell County. The natural gas-fired plant is expected to provide roughly 190 megawatts of dispatchable power to the Texas power grid, per an LCRA release.For context, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said one megawatt can power approximately 200 homes during peak demand times, the release said.Construction is slated to begin later this summer, with the plant anticipated to be operable come 2025. RELATED: Why the LCRA power plant being built in Caldwell County isn’t like other plants The new peaker plant "will be able to ramp up and shut down in minutes to supply power to Texans quickly and efficiently," the release added.“We are pleased to be working with Fagen, Inc. on our new plant, which will add much-needed, cost-effective dispatchable ...

Route 5 eastbound near Amsterdam reopens

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:24 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- State Route 5 near Amsterdam is now open east and west bound after a train derailment in Cranesville caused the closure of the road on August 4. Traffic is reduced to one lane at the site of the derailment. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Route 5 westbound was able to reopen early in the afternoon on Friday. The investigation into the derailment remains ongoing, as do the cleanup efforts. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

Shots fired at Hollywood Casino, woman arrested

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A woman is in custody after shots were fired inside the Hollywood Casino Sunday afternoon.According to Officer Terry Mancusi, a spokesperson for the Maryland Heights Police Department, the shooting happened just before noon.Maryland Heights officers arrived to assist the St. Charles County Police Department.A source with the Maryland Heights PD says a woman fired shots into the ceiling of the casino. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Locals visiting the casino Sunday afternoon were shocked to learn of the incident, many not even realizing it happened while they were inside.The suspect was arrested without further incident.Police said several calls were made referencing the same individual for driving erratically outsi...

Tornado Watch issued for bi-state until 10 p.m.

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch Sunday for the bi-state region.The watch will be in effect until 10 p.m. and covers 17 counties in southern Illinois and eight counties in eastern Missouri. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Illinois countiesAdamsBondBrownCalhounClintonFayetteGreeneJerseyMacoupinMadisonMarionMonroeMontgomeryPikeRandolphSt. ClairWashingtonMissouri countiesLewisLincolnMarionPikeRallsSt. CharlesSt. LouisSt. Louis City

Bear bites Colorado camper who was relaxing in a hammock

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:24 GMT

A black bear bit a man who was relaxing in a hammock at a Colorado campground Saturday night, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.The bear wandered up to the man as he lay in the hammock at a campground in the Purgatoire River bottoms near Trinidad, the wildlife agency said in a news release Sunday. The attack was reported at about 10 p.m.The man, who has not been publicly identified, told officials he was in the hammock when he heard a rustling noise, turned on his headlamp and discovered a bear beside him. The black bear bit the man on the upper right arm and then turned and walked away, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.The man suffered a 2- to 3-inch bite. Wildlife officials said Sunday they are searching for the bear and have set traps to try to capture the animal. The agency’s policy is to kill any bear that attacks a human, and the bear will be killed if it is captured.Related ArticlesColorado News | Bear attacks, injures shepherd in wilderness ar...

Walnut Creek man arrested on multiple rape charges

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:24 GMT

A Walnut Creek man has been arrested on multiple rape charges, the Walnut Creek Police Department said on Saturday. The police believe the 35-year-old, Brandon Delliquadri, is connected to a number of sexual assaults over the last few years — and they are encouraging anyone who might have been a victim to come forward.The arrest came last month after investigations led to four felony charges of forcible rape and one charge of rape of an unconscious victim.“Due to the nature of the allegations and the circumstances surrounding the case, we believe there may be other individuals who may have been sexually assaulted by the same suspect,” the police department said in a Facebook post on Saturday.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Car fleeing Antioch sideshow slams into fire hydrant; SUV abandoned in marina Crime and Public Safety | Bullying? Coercing? Hung juries are rare — so what happened last week in a San Jose courtroom? ...

Schneider has 4 hits and 4 RBIs, Chapman drives in 3 as the Blue Jays rout the Red Sox 13-1

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:24 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Davis Schneider went 4 for 5 with a homer and four RBIs, and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a weekend sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 13-1 rout Sunday.Matt Chapman had a two-run double after Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran misplayed a fly ball that would have been the final out of a four-run third inning.Toronto moved five games ahead of the last-place Red Sox in the AL East for the third and final American League wild-card spot. The third-place Blue Jays lost their first seven games against Boston this season before the three-game sweep at Fenway Park.Triston Casas homered for Boston, which has dropped seven of eight. Red Sox infielder Pablo Reyes pitched a scoreless ninth, starting out with a 41 mph pitch.Chris Bassitt (11-6) went seven innings, giving up a run on seven hits. He struck out six and walked three. With a runner on first in the third, George Springer hit a high fly to right-center against Chris Murphy (1-1). Duran made a long run and was steadyin...

Packers narrow their backup QB competition by releasing Danny Etling

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:24 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers narrowed their backup quarterback competition Sunday by releasing Danny Etling.Etling’s release leaves starter Jordan Love, rookie Sean Clifford and reigning USFL MVP Alex McGough as the only three quarterbacks on the roster. Love, a 2020 first-round pick from Utah State, is entering his first season as the Packers’ starting quarterback following the trade of four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets.The Packers selected Clifford out of Penn State in the fifth round of this year’s draft. McGough signed with the Packers the week before the start of training camp.Etling was on Green Bay’s practice squad for all of the 2022 season and part of the 2021 season. He played collegiately for Purdue from 2013-14 and for LSU from 2016-17.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflSource

Denver police working to recruit more women to join the force

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - A group of women spent their weekend at the Denver Police Academy to have a hands-on experience to see if becoming a police officer could be part of their futures. “I've wanted to be a Denver police officer for as long as I could," AuJele Milliner, a recruit for the weekend said. The Women's Community Academy had 23 women in total. Some like Milliner have expressed interest in joining the police force. On Saturday, the academy hosted more classroom work, but come Sunday, everything was more hands-on. “The national average for women in the police force is 12%," Jeannette Dominguez, a Denver Police Technician said, "here at DPD, we're at 16%. We are better than the national average but we still have a ways to go and we are actively working on it every day." Bear attacks camper relaxing in hammock: CPW The women were able to try using a Taser along with PepperBall guns. They were also able to go through active simulators that present situations everyday police officer...