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CGHS/SPCA hosting dog influenza vaccine clinics

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:37 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA will host a canine influenza vaccine clinic to help protect dogs against canine influenza. Dogs require two vaccinations two to four weeks apart. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The first clinic will be offered on Saturday, January 20, from 8 to 10 a.m. The second clinic will be on Saturday, February 10, from 8 to 10 a.m. The clinics will take place at the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA, located at 111 Humane Society Road in Hudson.According to the CGHS/SPCA, the canine influenza virus was first identified as a canine respiratory disease in 2004 and is a genetic variant of the H3N8 equine influenza virus that can infect canines. Virtually all dogs can be susceptible to the variant regardless of breed or age.

Car collides with MetroLink train in East St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:37 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. -- A vehicle appears to have crashed near the MetroLink crossing on Martin Luther King Drive in East St. Louis on Wednesday morning. Light rail service is disrupted between the 5th & Missouri and Emerson Park stations. The car hit the train. The driver says that his brakes went out before the crash.Shuttles are taking train passengers between the stations. Metro says that riders may be delayed by an hour in the area. Gov. Parson issues Missouri executive order over foreign-owned farmland It is not yet clear why the car collided with the train or if there are any injuries. A FOX 2 photographer is on the scene. Police are expected to brief the media Wednesday morning. Details will be posted here.

St. Louis Police warn about online marketplace sales

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - There has been an increase in robberies during online marketplace transactions, according to the St. Louis Police Department. There are several tips the department gave out to ensure more customers don't become part of the number. When meeting to exchange a purchased item, it is recommended to always meet in a public, well-lit area. The St. Louis Police Department encouraged meeting at one of their three stations, located on North Jefferson Ave., Union Blvd. and Sublette Ave. Bringing another person to the destination can be another way to prevent a potential robbery. Steer away from revealing any large amount of cash, and be aware of last-minute location changes. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reminds citizens to trust their instincts and to cancel the meeting if something feels off.

Opinion: The year of the Colorado judges also saw politicians falter and flail

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:37 GMT

The year 2023 was the year of the Colorado judge. While politicians were behaving badly, the courts demonstrated the value of having a third branch of government. They represent the good in this column’s good, bad, and ugly year in review.For fun, let’s start with the ugly. U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert of the 3rd Congressional District got caught vaping and groping her male companion at a sold-out, family musical. That’s not the kind of press a politician who barely won her last election needed. Facing strong primary and general election opponents, Boebert decided this week to try her hand at a different race. She’s now running for the 4th Congressional District to replace retiring Congressman Ken Buck, the only Republican in the Colorado delegation with the stones to take on the election deniers.The state GOP, broke and delusional, showed no sign of going sober this year. Instead of fundraising and recruiting credible candidates, the leadership conspired to eliminate the Republican pri...

RTD to pause downtown rail line service Thursday for National Western Stock Show Parade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:37 GMT

Several of RTD’s rail lines will pause service at the downtown loop stations Thursday during the National Western Stock Show Parade.Between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., the D and H lines will terminate at the Theatre District-Convention Center station and the L Line will pause service entirely, according to an RTD news release.The Free MallRide bus service will be suspended between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and a slew of bus routes will be detoured around the parade.The National Western Stock Show Parade begins at the intersection of 17th and Wynkoop streets at Union Station and will proceed down 17th Street to finish at Glenarm Place.RTD encourages customers to use the Next Ride web app to plan their trip, view other options and receive Service Alerts.Related ArticlesTransportation | Free and cheap things to do in Denver in January: Denver Zoo, stock show, mystery movies Transportation | Denver’s longhorn cattle drive isn’t the only livestock par...

Girl, 13, vanishes while vacationing with family in L.A.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:37 GMT

Police and family are asking the public for help Wednesday in locating a 13-year-old girl who vanished in Los Angeles while on vacation with her family.Valentina Morales Magana was last seen around 2 p.m. Tuesday in the area of West 98th Street and Airport Boulevard in the Westchester neighborhood, the Los Angeles Police Department stated Wednesday morning.The teen, who is vacationing from Mexico with her parents, does not have a phone or any relatives in the area and her family is concerned for her safety.Valentina has not been seen since she was involved in an argument with her mother over make-up and left the area, police said. SoCal couple attacked by armed robbers while selling iPad Valentina stands 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 145 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt with black pants.Anyone with information about Valentina's whereabouts was asked to contact Pacific Juvenile Detective Bruce O’Brian at 310-482-6366. Anyon...

How to turn off Facebook's latest way to track you

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:37 GMT

Facebook has found an interesting new way to track you: by keeping a list of the links you click and sharing this information with advertisers.The new feature is called "link history," and the good news is that you can turn it off.Before you do, let me explain what's happening here.Follow Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on Instagram for more tech tips.A long time ago, Facebook pretty much knew everything about us. How? They collected data from multiple points, including the websites you visited and stuff you did on your phone, even outside the Facebook App.Then, the whole Cambridge Analytica thing happened and people got hip to the information Facebook was collecting on them.Soon after, Apple introduced a new feature on the iPhone called App Tracking Transparency and this really cut into the gobs of data Facebook can collect on us.Long story short: Facebook has less data on us than ever which means they can't sell the highly targeted ads they covet for as much.Now, they're trying somethin...

Starbucks announces new drive-thru and mobile ordering option

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:37 GMT

Starbucks fans who want to be a bit more environmentally friendly in 2024, rejoice!The coffee giant will be the first national coffee chain to accommodate reusable cups for customers' drive-thru and mobile orders."Starting January 3, 2024, customers will be able to use their own clean, personal cup for every visit at all company-operated stores and participating licensed stores in the U.S. and Canada – including drive-thru, the Starbucks app, and in café," the company said in a statement on its decision."With the majority of Starbucks beverages enjoyed on-the-go, this milestone unlocks a big opportunity for customers to choose reusables and supports Starbucks commitment to reduce waste by 50 percent by 2030." How to turn off Facebook’s latest way to track you Michael Kobori, Starbucks chief sustainability officer, said: “At Starbucks, we envision a future where every beverage can be served in a reusable cup. … Offering customers more options to use a personal cup when they visit S...

John Williams Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on West Christoffersen Parkway [Turlock, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:37 GMT

High School Basketball Coach Dead, 7 Injured in Auto Collision near North Kilroy RoadTURLOCK, CA (January 3, 2024) – John Williams died Friday afternoon in a multi-vehicle collision on West Christoffersen Parkway.The incident transpired at approximately 4:00 p.m. near North Kilroy Road. Currently, the details leading to the collision remain uncertain, but reports suggest the involvement of three vehicles.Emergency medical personnel promptly arrived, transporting seven individuals to a nearby hospital for the treatment of minor injuries. One of the victims succumbed to their injuries at the hospital due to the severity of their condition.On Tuesday, the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office identified the deceased individual as 48-year-old John Williams, a basketball coach at Turlock High School with over two decades of experience.In response, Turlock High School initiated a GoFundMe page to generate financial support for Williams’ family. Turlock authorities urge anyo...

Passenger on Coast Starlight fatally shot by police officer on Christmas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:37 GMT

A passenger on Amtrak’s Coast Starlight was fatally shot by a police officer who boarded the train in Mount Shasta because of a report of a disturbance.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man wielding 2 knives shot and wounded by Baltimore police, officials say Crime and Public Safety | Defense in California Costco shooting case says shooter was protecting his toddler Crime and Public Safety | AG Bonta: ‘Insufficient evidence’ found to charge Vallejo police officer who killed Sean Monterrosa Crime and Public Safety | Video released of fatal police shooting near Oakland City Hall Crime and Public Safety | Alameda reaches settlements with Mario Gonzalez’s estate, mother An Amtrak assistant conductor was wounded in the shooting early Christmas morning.Mount Shasta’s police department said the encounter began around 12:30 a.m. on a train that was stopped near the Lake Street track crossing....