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How climate change is fueling conditions driving Maui's devastating fires

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:49 GMT

A dangerous mix of conditions appear to have combined to make the wildfires blazing a path of destruction in Hawaii particularly damaging, including high winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.Experts also say climate change is increasing the likelihood of more extreme weather events like what's playing out on the island of Maui, where at least 36 people have been killed and a historic tourist town was devastated. At least 36 dead on Maui as fires burn through Hawaii, county reports “It's leading to these unpredictable or unforeseen combinations that we're seeing right now and that are fueling this extreme fire weather,” said Kelsey Copes-Gerbitz, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of British Columbia's faculty of forestry. “What these ... catastrophic wildfire disasters are revealing is that nowhere is immune to the issue.”Here's a look at the Maui fires, and what's behind them:WHAT'S FUELING THEM?Major differences in air pressure drove unusually strong trade winds that ...

Travis County Judge says Austin should be part of Texas high-speed rail plan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – As Amtrak and a Texas company announced a potential partnership Wednesday to connect the state's two largest cities by high-speed rail, the Travis County Judge said Austin should be part of the proposed plan. Amtrak said Wednesday it and Texas Central have submitted applications to several federal programs "in connection with further study and design work" on a 240-mile route between Houston and Dallas with a stop in College Station. The total travel time of the 205 mph route would be less than 90 minutes, according to Amtrak.Travis County Judge Andy Brown said Wednesday he wanted the proposed line to extend from College Station through Austin and then to San Antonio and beyond.With the continuation through Travis County, travel time from Fort Worth to Austin, via Dallas, could also be under 90 minutes, the county said in a release announcing Brown's proposal.Brown told KXAN, "(Rail) is a safe way to travel, it's more energy efficient way to travel, and I think we'll...

North Adams man arrested after police chase in Bennington

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:49 GMT

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A North Adams man was arrested Wednesday following a police chase and a later run-in with state troopers. Louin Norton, 53, faces several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, around 6:25 p.m., a Vermont State Trooper was stopped at a red light at the US Route 7 and Kocher Drive intersection in Bennington when a red Jeep Grand Cherokee sped through the light going roughly 60 miles an hour, per Vermont State Police. The trooper turned on their emergency lights and tried to pull the driver over.State Police caught up to the car at the North Bennington exit on Route 279 and followed it as it pulled into a Home Depot Parking lot. Police say the car did not stop and continued to drive recklessly through the parking lot. Police turned off their emergency lights due to the operator's reckless driving but identified the driver as a middle-aged man with greying facial hair. Officials respon...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Should Your Spouse/Partner Be Your Emergency Contact?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma is about emergency contacts. Here's the email: Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. My name is Mark and I’m a huge fan of the show. My wife and I are newlyweds and listen to your show every morning while we're getting ready for work, which is why I hope you read this during your dilemma to settle an argument we’ve been having. We’re arguing because my wife is mad that I didn’t put her down as my emergency contact at work. I told her I didn’t put her down and put my brother down because she never picks up her phone and only calls back people who text or leave a voicemail. I want someone to pick up if it’s an emergency and my brother always picks up. It’s nothing personal but she’s taking it personally. Should I have to make her my emergency contact simply because we are married? Am I as she says, “Being a bad husband”? Thanks for the help. MarkThis is a tough one. I u...

Water main break repairs continue in south St. Louis City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The latest water main break in the city of St. Louis is having a major impact in a south city neighborhood Thursday morning. Some homes and businesses are without water, and a stretch of a major street is closed.Chippewa Street and McCausland Avenue in south city are where the break happened. Repairs are ongoing at this hour, but this situation could take a while to resolve.It all started Wednesday afternoon, and crews at the scene told FOX 2 Thursday morning that repairs could continue into Friday.Neighbors in the area told FOX 2 that the break happened around 4:30 p.m. Chippewa between Jamieson Avenue and River Des Peres has been closed since. Crews also shared that locals in the immediate area are without water. They say both of those issues could continue into Friday. New law requires doctors to assess Missouri kids under 6 for lead exposure City water crews have been busy this summer dealing with multiple water main breaks in the general area. The latest break hap...

Boeing to pay $2.63M a year for 17-year lease at Lambert Airport for expansion project

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Boeing's plan to pay rent for about 158 acres of land at St. Louis Lambert International Airport for an expansion project has been approved.FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that the Airport Commission agreed that the 17-year lease would be for at least $2.63 million a year. Boeing would have options to continue the lease in five-year increments through 2070. New law requires doctors to assess Missouri kids under 6 for lead exposure The Boeing expansion involves advanced manufacturing facilities for "future franchise programs." The expansion could bring in 500 new jobs.Boeing is the largest manufacturer in the state of Missouri.

Wildwood, Missouri officials celebrating broadband expansion project today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:49 GMT

WILDWOOD, Mo. - Wildwood city officials are celebrating the first phase of a multi-year, major broadband expansion project Thursday.With the help of Spectrum, the city is bringing high speed internet access to more than 2,000 homes and small businesses in the area. The $6.75 million project used funds from the American Rescue Project Act. New law requires doctors to assess Missouri kids under 6 for lead exposure They'll hold a milestone celebration from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital.

121st Missouri State Fair starting today in Sedalia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:49 GMT

SEDALIA, Mo. - The 121st Missouri State Fair kicks off Thursday in Sedalia.The University of Missouri is celebrating 'Mizzou Day.' They'll offer exhibits and activities each day of the fair in the MO-AG Theatre. They'll also be selling soy donuts, Tiger Stripe ice cream, and Mizzou merchandise. Teens seen on video attacking Walgreens employee in Missouri It's $7 for those 13 and older, $2 for kids 6 to 12, and free for children under 5 years old.

4th annual 'Backstoppers Giving Day' today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Thursday is the fourth annual 'Backstoppers Giving Day.'The community group supports the families of fallen first responders. It's a virtual fundraiser for the Backstoppers Education Fund, which pays the full education costs for all the children of the fallen police and firefighters. New law requires doctors to assess Missouri kids under 6 for lead exposure Backstoppers also hosts the annual 'Guns 'n Hoses' boxing event the night before Thanksgiving. You'll see it live once again this November on FOX 2.

Perryville Veteran's Memorial celebrating 'Agent Orange Awareness' Day today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:49 GMT

PERRY COUNTY, Mo. - Thursday is 'Agent Orange Awareness' Day.The U.S. Army used the herbicide and defoliant to remove jungle growth to expose the enemy during the Vietnam War. Many U.S. veterans got sick from those chemicals. They filed class action lawsuits against the makers of 'Agent Orange.' Teens seen on video attacking Walgreens employee in Missouri Monsanto was one of the companies included in the lawsuit. The companies agreed to pay millions to veterans who have medical complications. The Perryville Veteran's Memorial will "go orange" Thursday night at sunset.Thursday is also the anniversary of the Pact Act, which expanded healthcare benefits for veterans impacted by toxic chemicals.