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Lake Champlain celebrates bicentennial with 200 paddlers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:06:55 GMT

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Organizers have been holding paddling events for the last four years, but paddlers at Fort Edward were excited to celebrate the bicentennial of the Champlain Canal.“It’s wonderful to have all this energy out on the water, and it’s a beautiful day,” Mona Kulkarni-Caron, Program Manager of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, said.A beautiful day to bring kayaks and canoes to celebrate 200 years of the canal’s history. Heather Streeter says this is something her husband loves to do. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “My husband is from this area and likes to kayak,” Streeter said. “And he’s done the challenge on the Eerie. So we saw this and said, ‘Oh yeah, let’s sign up!’”Lydia Scheeren ended up bringing a bunch of family members- all for the first time.“When I found out that it was going to be 200 hundred people, I thought, how awesome is it that you can go onto a canal with 200 other people,”...

Catastrophic winds ripping trees from roots, crushing into ceilings in St. Charles County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:06:55 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Thousands of residents are at a lack of power, trying to clean up the damage caused from Saturday’s severe storm. Ameren says, they’ve restored more than half of the 90,000 residents without power since the catastrophic winds hit. Now, after severe storms have left, many residents in St. Paul are with no power, and lots of storm damage.“We had trees that were this big around that busted off like toothpicks, and were going across the street,” explained 15-year local, James Lambert.Those massive trees ripped at the roots, is something that plagued more than one street in St. Charles County.“Everybody was blocked, every which way,” said Lambert as many streets sat with downed limbs, making it difficult to get anywhere.It was a result of wind hitting nearly 80 miles per hour during the severe storm on Saturday afternoon. For Lambert, there was one thought clouding his mind as those winds tore through the area for about fifteen minutes.“The house is gonna go,” L...

Hot weather Sunday, but cooler temps — and monsoon rain — are on the way this week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:06:55 GMT

Denver and the Front Range will see highs in the 90s again on Sunday, but cooler temperatures — along with monsoon moisture — are coming this week, the National Weather Service says.High temperatures are forecast to reach the low 90s in Denver on Sunday, with a chance of scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms that could bring bursts of heavy rain. Hot weather is expected to continue Monday, with highs in the low 90s.But a slight cooling pattern is expected to begin Tuesday, with temperatures falling to the low 80s by Thursday, according to the weather service.More showers and storms forecast today, with more significant chances of rainfall Monday through Wednesday as monsoon moisture returns. #cowx pic.twitter.com/W3gRgXe62d— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) July 30, 2023That will come along with a monsoon weather system that could bring heavy rain both to the mountains and the Eastern Plains. Chances of rain are forecast to increase each day from Monday through We...

Dodgers relaunching Christian Faith and Family Day 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:06:55 GMT

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to host their first Christian Faith and Family Day since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and some see it as a direct response to the controversial Pride Night the team hosted last month. Star pitcher Clayton Kershaw announced the event on Twitter back in May, and recently posted a video alongside his wife to tell Dodgers fans of the team’s plans to make the day “bigger and better” than it was before the pandemic. The festivities include pre- and post-game performances by Christian musician Jeremy Camp, player interviews and chances to win exclusive merchandise. There will also be time for several players – including Kershaw – to hold conversations about their faith with fans after the game.  Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly are heading to the NL West-leading Dodgers in a trade with the White Sox Sunday night’s Christian Faith and Family Day follows the controversial Pride Night festivities that the Dodgers hosted in June, where the team invited, un-i...

85-year-old pedestrian killed by a vehicle in Santa Clara

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:06:55 GMT

An 85-year-old man was killed after being struck by a car in Santa Clara around 8:45 p.m. on Friday night.The pedestrian, a Santa Clara resident, was walking in a crosswalk at the intersection of Homestead Road and Maryann Drive when he was hit by a Toyota pick-up truck. Santa Clara fire and police officials performed CPR on the man but he was pronounced dead at the scene.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Highway 13 in Oakland closed after fatal crash involving pedestrian Crashes and Disasters | Head-on collision kills suspected DUI driver, passenger on I-280 in Los Altos Hills Crashes and Disasters | Alameda County DA gives early release to Oakland man convicted of murder in 2003 crash during police chase Crashes and Disasters | Pittsburg man killed when his RV crashes into Delta ditch Crashes and Disasters | Crash on Highway 9 near Boulder Creek kills driver Drugs and alcohol did not appear to be...

Pair of East Bay fires scorch Altamont, Pleasanton

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:06:55 GMT

A fire in Altamont burned beside Interstate 580 Saturday night near Livermore, spreading to 80 acres before it was contained by fire officials at 8:30 pm.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Person, dog killed in East Bay fire Crime and Public Safety | Three-alarm fire torches homes, trees in Bay Point on Thursday Crime and Public Safety | PG&E profits hop higher in latest quarter Crime and Public Safety | Containment of Wonder Fire near Shasta Lake increases to 70% Crime and Public Safety | Wonder Fire consumes 100 acres near Shasta Lake The cause of the fire, which occurred off I-580 and North Flynn Road in Alameda County, is still under investigation. It lasted about an hour-and-half, interrupting freeway traffic, before being put out by fire officials.Near the same time, a fire also scorched the Pleasanton side of Stanley Boulevard, leading to a two-hour road closure of East Stanley Bouleva...

Highway 13 in Oakland temporarily closed after fatal crash involving pedestrian

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:06:55 GMT

A fatal crash early Sunday shut all southbound lanes of Highway 13 near Montclair and left one pedestrian dead.California Highway Patrol responded to a report of a man crawling in the slow lane at 1:17 a.m. near the Park Boulevard onramp.According to California Highway Patrol, the man was walking in the number two lane when he was hit by two separate cars, one of which was a black Toyota Corolla. Both drivers remained on the scene, and no drugs or alcohol were suspected in the crash.Oakland Fire Department responded and confirmed the fatality at 1:33 a.m. The California Highway Patrol ordered the highway closed soon after, diverting traffic onto Park Boulevard.The highway reopened to southbound traffic at 3:38 a.m.As of June, four pedestrians had been killed in Oakland this year.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | 85-year-old pedestrian killed by a vehicle in Santa Clara Crashes and Disasters | Head-on collision kills suspected DUI driver, passenger on...

Chicago plays Phoenix, aims to break home losing streak

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:06:55 GMT

Phoenix Mercury (6-17, 2-11 Western Conference) at Chicago Sky (9-15, 3-10 Eastern Conference)Chicago; Sunday, 4 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Sky -7.5; over/under is 155.5BOTTOM LINE: Chicago aims to end its five-game home slide with a win against Phoenix.The Sky have gone 4-9 in home games. Chicago is ninth in the WNBA with 33.8 rebounds led by Alanna Smith averaging 6.9.The Mercury are 1-11 on the road. Phoenix is sixth in the Western Conference scoring 75.8 points per game and is shooting 44.1%.The teams meet for the third time this season. In the last matchup on July 21 the Mercury won 80-62 led by 20 points from Shey Peddy, while Kahleah Copper scored 17 points for the Sky.TOP PERFORMERS: Courtney Williams is shooting 39.5% and averaging 9.2 points for the Sky. Copper is averaging 21.2 points over the last 10 games for Chicago.Sug Sutton is averaging 8.4 points and 4.8 assists for the Mercury. Brittney Griner is averaging 17.2 points over the last 10 games for Phoenix....

Las Vegas puts home win streak on the line against Dallas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:06:55 GMT

Dallas Wings (14-10, 8-5 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (22-2, 13-1 Western Conference)Las Vegas; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Aces -10.5; over/under is 173.5BOTTOM LINE: Las Vegas hosts Dallas aiming to continue its 11-game home winning streak.The Aces are 13-1 against Western Conference opponents. Las Vegas is 16-1 in games decided by 10 or more points.The Wings are 8-5 in Western Conference play. Dallas ranks second in the Western Conference with 27.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Satou Sabally averaging 6.8.The teams meet for the third time this season. The Wings won 80-78 in the last matchup on July 8.TOP PERFORMERS: A’ja Wilson is scoring 20.8 points per game with 9.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists for the Aces. Kelsey Plum is averaging 20.5 points and 4.2 assists over the past 10 games for Las Vegas.Arike Ogunbowale is averaging 21.9 points, 4.6 assists and 1.7 steals for the Wings. Natasha Howard is averaging 18.9 points and 9.0 rebounds while ...

Indiana faces Seattle, seeks to end 3-game skid

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:06:55 GMT

Seattle Storm (5-19, 4-7 Western Conference) at Indiana Fever (6-18, 4-9 Eastern Conference)Indianapolis; Sunday, 4 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Fever -4.5; over/under is 162.5BOTTOM LINE: Indiana will try to break its three-game skid when the Fever play Seattle.The Fever are 1-7 on their home court. Indiana is second in the Eastern Conference with 38.3 points per game in the paint led by Aliyah Boston averaging 10.6.The Storm have gone 3-8 away from home. Seattle averages 14.1 turnovers per game and is 3- when turning the ball over less than opponents.The two teams square off for the second time this season. The Fever defeated the Storm 80-68 in their last meeting on June 23. Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 25 points, and Jewell Loyd led the Storm with 19 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Mitchell is averaging 16.3 points and 3.1 assists for the Fever. NaLyssa Smith is averaging 15.6 points and 9.7 rebounds over the past 10 games for Indiana.Jordan Horston is averaging eight point...