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Glens Falls seeks source of recent water flow spikes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:32:26 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Starting in July, the city of Glens Falls has been hearing questions about the color of residents' water. Two spikes in activity in the city water system are considered isolated incidents - but the city is still trying to figure out what caused them. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "We had two issues, in July and September, where we had a large increase and spike in water usage, from - we assume - an industrial user," said Glens Falls Water & Sewer Superintendent Bill Norton. "We think it had to have been a six-inch line or greater."Both spikes in the system had the same effect: Brown or otherwise discolored water coming out of taps around the city. Norton says that whoever instigated the spike caused the flow to shoot up from 13,000 to 28,000 gallons per minute, creating a volume draw that kicked up sediment previously settled in the city's miles of pipes.In the meantime, the city is trying to ...

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: September 25-29

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:32:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, September 25 through 29. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Watervliet’s The Purple Pub officially ends to-go ordersIn December 2022, owners Greg and Butch Rentz closed the dining room of The Purple Pub in Watervliet, but kept the to-go orders going. Now, the restaurant has permanently closed with the end of to-go orders.Crumbl Cookies in Clifton Park sets opening dateCrumbl Cookies is soon opening up its second Capital Region store. The Clifton Park location at 22 Clifton Country Road will have its grand opening on October 5, according to the Crumbl website.Sake brewery celebrates grand opening in Dutchess CountyGovernor Kathy Hochul announced the grand opening of the Dassai Blue Sake Brewery in Hyde Park. The $80 million state-of-t...

Rensselaer County hosting annual emergency services memorial

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:32:26 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced that Rensselaer County will be presenting their annual Emergency Services Memorial Service. The event is scheduled for October 1. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The yearly ceremony gathers first responders, families, friends and residents to remember those who served and protected the area that have passed away during the previous year. The service will honor over 70 individuals as their names are added to the memorial, with speeches to be given by County Executive McLaughlin and other officials. The ceremony will be held at Hudson Valley Community College's Bulmer Communications Center, located at 171 Sherman Avenue in Troy. The event is set to begin at 3 p.m.

Webster Groves 'spider web house' selling for $1.5M

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:32:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY -- Potential buyers are invited to tour the iconic Spider-Web House in Webster Groves as it goes on the market. The first thing that will capture the attention of prospective homeowners is the distinctive web-style window, which welcomes them as they enter the wrap-around porch. The Spider-Web House features seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, and 6,022 square feet of living space. Currently listed at $1.5 million, this property is designated as a single-family home and can be found at 511 N Bompart Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63119. Once in the home, visitors will be greeted by five creative brick-patterned fireplaces, pocket doors, exposed beams, and many decorative details etched into the wood accents.  Dramatic video shows armed encounter at St. Charles gas station; teens arrested The amenities within the home have been renovated to meet modern standards. The kitchen has been updated, and the bathrooms have new baths. The property features an in...

Arrest made in fatal St. Louis shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:32:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS – An arrest has been made in the September 19 shooting in south St. Louis. Desante White, 29, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder. The victim, Timothy Moore, 32, was in the 2700 block of Miami when he was found in the street after being shot. When EMS arrived, they notified the police that Moore was dead. Note: previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the shooting happened in Franklin County.

United Airlines pilots approve new contract; Southwest Airlines still in negotiations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:32:26 GMT

United Airlines pilots made their new contract official on Friday, leaving Southwest Airlines as the only carrier of the four main domestic airlines still in negotiations.United CEO Scott Kirby, who heads the largest carrier at Denver International Airport, announced the milestone in a LinkedIn post on Friday morning.“I’m happy for our pilots who ratified an industry-leading contract today,” he wrote. “We are the largest and best airline in the world because of our people, and I’m happy to give them a great contract that ensures we can continue the United Next growth that is creating great careers for everyone here at United Airlines — and a great route network and customer service for our large and growing customer base.”The company and the pilots’ union, the Air Line Pilots Association, International, reached the four-year agreement in July, which includes “a meaningful pay raise and quality of life improvements,” according to a statement ...

Colorado-based hog producer Midwest Farms faces federal suit on sexual harassment claims

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:32:26 GMT

Midwest Farms, which runs a large hog operation in Colorado, faces a lawsuit by federal officials over claims of sexually harassing and retaliating against female employees.The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued the business, based in Burlington, after complaints that a male manager entered the women’s dressing room at least three times without knocking.People working closely with the animals must follow a biosecurity plan that requires them to take showers and wear work outfits provided by the company.Another male manager regularly subjected women to vulgar sexual language and sexual propositions, according to the lawsuit. The EEOC said one woman was fired after telling management and human resources that she had been sexually harassed and given bad schedules and jobs because she rejected a manager’s sexual advances.The federal agency said in a statement Friday that such alleged conduct violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits e...

Europe’s Big 3 of McIlroy, Rahm and Hovland back up their heavyweight status at the Ryder Cup

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:32:26 GMT

By ANDREW DAMPF (AP Sports Writer)GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Viktor Hovland got the party started by chipping in on his opening hole in the morning and then sunk a decisive putt on 18 in the afternoon.Jon Rahm made long putts and chips all day long during his two trips around Marco Simone and produced eagles on two of the three finishing holes in the fading light.Rory McIlroy was the only player to earn two points Friday.Europe’s Big Three came through in a big way on the opening day of the Ryder Cup, helping establish a massive five-point lead as Luke Donald’s team attempts to reclaim the trophy following a record loss at Whistling Straits two years ago.“They are superstars. They are studs,” Europe captain Donald said. “They are three of the top four players in the world. You need your superstars firing. You need them playing well. Without that, it’s really an uphill battle.“They stepped up and did what they needed to do...

Piledrivers and body slams take down the house at 1stBANK Center’s last hurrah before the venue folds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:32:26 GMT

Residents from across the Front Range donned their wrestling masks and extraordinarily large belts to celebrate the final show at Broomfield’s 1stBANK Center for  All Elite Wrestling’s Dynamite and Rampage event.AEW, known for its passionate fans and wild professional wrestling performances, delivered on the promise to put on a great show at Wednesday’s event. From pyrotechnics, flying sparks and no small amount of dramatic fights, the event made for an exciting sendoff for Broomfield’s largest event center.Professional wrestlers duke it out at the All Elite Wrestling event at the 1stBANK Center Wednesday. The event wat the venue’s final swan song before closing down.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)In May, Broomfield City Council voted unanimously to end the management and operations contract for the building, after years of “underperformance and underutilization,” according to city staff’s presentation at the May 23 meeting.The center was built to host 180 to 190 events p...

Cale Makar practices for first time during Avalanche camp, ‘confident’ about being ready for opening night

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:32:26 GMT

Cale Makar was a full participant in practice for the first time at Colorado Avalanche training camp, and is ‘confident’ he’ll be ready for opening night Oct. 11 against the Los Angeles Kings.Makar dealt with a variety of injuries last season but said this is a lower-body issue. He had skated each of the past three days, but this was his first full practice with teammates. Makar did not wear a noncontact jersey, like others who are recovering from injuries have.“Over the summer, I’ve done everything I can to put myself in the best spot possible. I feel confident right now, and I’m going to be working towards (opening night),” Makar said. “Just trying to stack good days here.”Related ArticlesColorado Avalanche | “I felt it right from day one”: Avalanche newcomers have high praise for team’s culture Colorado Avalanche | After eight years abroad, Brandon Kozun felt a tryout with Avalanche was “time to take a shot” Colorado A...