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Low Mississippi limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa — A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads just as Midwest farmers are preparing to harvest crops and send tons of corn and soybeans downriver to the Gulf of Mexico.The transport restrictions are a headache for barge companies, but even more worrisome for thousands of farmers who have watched drought scorch their fields for much of the summer. Now they will face higher prices to transport what remains of their crops.Farmer Bruce Peterson, who grows corn and soybeans in southeastern Minnesota, chuckled wryly that the dry weather had withered his family’s crop so extensively they won’t need to worry so much about the high cost of transporting the goods downriver.“We haven’t had rain here for several weeks so our crop size is shrinking,” Peterson said. “Unfortunately, that has taken care of part of the issue.”About 60% of U.S. grain exports are taken by barge down the Mississippi to New Orlea...

Shooting in Schenectady under investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department announced they are investigating a shooting that took place on Albany Street on Sunday afternoon. One person was injured in the incident. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On September 17 at 1:07 p.m., officers responded to the area of Quinn's Deli at 1114 Albany Street following reports of shots fired. Shortly thereafter, police received a call about a person being shot on Duane Avenue. During the investigation, police located the victim, an adult man, who had suffered a single gunshot wound. While being tended to on the scene, the victim confirmed the incident took place near Quinn's, before they were transported to Albany Medical Center in stable condition to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Johnstown The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Schenectady Police...

Man beaten, robbed and left naked in south St. Louis attack

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man was beaten, robbed, and left behind naked Saturday evening during a violent attack in south St. Louis. Police say the victim, a 46-year-old man, suffered several lacerations and contusion, in addition to swelling in his face and eyes. The incident unfolded around 9 p.m. Saturday in the 3700 block of South Jefferson Avenue in the Marine Villa neighborhood. Day Two of UAW strike: Wentzville picketers explain their motives Investigators say the attack started when an unknown suspect struck the victim with a metal club. The suspect reportedly instructed the victim to remove all of his clothing and hand over multiple shopping bags filled with personal belongings. The suspect got away with multiple items and headed toward an unknown direction. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is handling the case and has not yet disclosed any suspect information or a potential motive.

Teens rob man at gunpoint, steal his weapon in south St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A group of teens took off with a man's semi-automatic weapon after robbing him at gunpoint Saturday afternoon in south St. Louis. The incident unfolded around 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the 2800 block of Meramec Street in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. Investigators say the man was walking around the area when three teens approached him, and one of the teens asked him for a dollar. The man gave a dollar to the teen. Day Two of UAW strike: Wentzville picketers explain their motives After that, a group of four teens huddled around him and one reportedly pointed an AR-style rifle at his chest. The victim raised his hands in the air, and the teens quickly rummaged through a bag across his chest. Investigators say the teens took off with the victim’s semi-automatic pistol, wallet, and his ID. No significant injuries were reported in this robbery. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is handling this investigation, but has not yet disclosed any arrests.

Hancock & Kelley: St. Louis homless camp, Illinois cash bail & Missouri sports betting push

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It was another Sunday morning of sometimes heated but always civil political debate on Hancock and Kelley on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023.John Hancock, Republican consultant, and Michael Kelley, Democrat consultant, discussed the following topics:A homeless camp on the lawn of St. Louis City Hall appears to be growing, and city officials have no plan to remove it with used toiletries in plain sight.  One woman is 7 months pregnant.  Her husband fears she may give birth in a tent on the lawn. The couple is protesting a lack of “coed” shelter space for married couples.           Cash bail is officially against the law in Illinois starting Monday. Suspected felons will be freed “en masse” unless a state’s attorney can show a judge clear and convincing evidence that a suspect poses a threat to a person or community and/or the suspect is likely to flee.   Missouri’s pro sports teams are launching an effort to put legalized sports betting on the 2024 ballot and let voters decide the...

Did you know Illinois has a state song?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

ILLINOIS (NEXSTAR) – Most people know what their state symbols are, such as the state flag, bird, or even plant. There’s one thing most people can’t recall, and that’s their state song.It’s no surprise that Illinois is one of 48 states in the nation with a state song. While almost every state song contains the name of the state in the title (with some adding a word or two for variety), Illinois is not one of those states. Its state song is titled “Illinois,” and its lyrics were written by Civil War veteran Charles H. Chamberlin in 1893. Verses were set to the tune of a song named, “Baby Mine” by Archibald Johnson. Want to hear the song sung yourself? Here's a YouTube link to a virtual performance by the University of Illinois' Women's and Varsity Men's Glee Club. The song’s lyrics can be viewed below:By thy rivers gently flowing, Illinois, Illinois,O'er thy prairies verdant growing, Illinois, Illinois,Comes an echo on the breeze.Rustling through the leafy trees, and its mello...

Broncos 14, Commanders 3: Live updates and highlights from the NFL Week 2 game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

Sean Payton and the Broncos are looking to bounce back from their narrow 17-16 loss to the Raiders in Week 1. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High.Live updatesFirst-quarter analysis — Broncos 14,  Commanders 3Matt Schubert, sports editor (3 p.m.) Dare I say, this game has been … fun?!? Both offenses are making plays — some of them of the explosive variety — and multiple scoring drives. Russell Wilson looks composed. Sean Payton is dipping into his bag. And Marvin Mims is doing the running man in the end zone! It’s 14-3 Broncos and we still have 12 seconds left in this quarter.Welcome to the @NFL, @marvindmims: CBS or @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/2kn2ZYeTeF— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 17, 2023Matt Schubert, sports editor (2:53 p.m.) Josey Jewell uses all of his 20-inch vertical leap to knock down Sam Howell’s pass on third and long. Another Commanders excursion into Bron...

The 2023 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4×4 SUV

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

What is a Compass? A Compass is a compact SUV built in the Stellantis assembly plant in Toluca, Mexico, and sold in the U.S. and Canada by Jeep. Compass is a capable SUV, and it’s loaded with tech and driver assistance features, even in the base model. Now it comes standard with four wheel drive; which makes the 2023 Jeep Compass a pretty capable off roader that you can drive to the trail right off the showroom floor.The new Compass offers a dynamic range of features that impact nearly every aspect of your adventure, including a sophisticated cabin, legendary capability, the best comfort, technology, safety and security features available on any compact 4×4 today.Compass also has a wide range of trim levels, as well as distinctive configurations, across the lineup in 7 different models, which are: Sport, Latitude, Latitude Lux, Altitude, Limited, Trailhawk and the top of the line model, the High Altitude Edition.This week Jeep sent me a 2023 Compass High Altitude 4×4...

49ers live blog: Niners lead on McCaffrey’s TD, dinged-up Aiyuk returns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

The 49ers face a major NFC West rival in Week 2 after they demolished the Steelers in Pittsburgh last week in their season opener.Can they win a second road game to move to 2-0 before returning to Levi’s Stadium?Follow along with our live updates:2Q, 13:32 – 49ers 10, Rams 3: Jake Moody makes a 27-yard field goal after an apparent third-down catch by Brandon Aiyuk was overruled, forcing the field goal attempt. Christian McCaffrey kick-started the drive with a 51-yard run down the left sideline, then jawed with former Niners cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon after the tackle.1Q, 1:54 – 49ers 7, Rams 3: Brett Maher caps an 11-play, 50-yard drive for the Rams with a 43-yard field goal. Following the Rams’ kickoff, Brandon Aiyuk returns after missing the end of the 49ers’ prior drive with an apparent injury.1Q, 8:25 – 49ers 7, Rams 0: Christian McCaffrey takes a handoff on second-and-2 to the endzone from 14 yards out to open the scoring.1Q, 9:19 –...

Oakland mother killed after being struck by stray bullet while asleep

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

(KRON) -- A woman was killed after a shooting Saturday night around 9:45 p.m., the Oakland Police Department said. The shooting happened on the 3600 block of 38th Avenue near Masterson Street.However, it was later revealed that the shooting victim was an innocent bystander who was inside her home. At least one bullet struck the victim whose home is located one block away from the shooting.The victim was killed by a stray bullet while she was sleeping, according to District 4 Councilmember Janani Ramachandran. It was later determined that she was a mother of two children. Oakland misses deadline for crucial police funding "I am absolutely horrified to hear of the senseless act of violence that occurred in the Laurel last night," Ramachandran said in a statement to KRON4. "A mother of two young children was killed in her own home, struck by a stray bullet while asleep. The bullet came from gunfire a block away on 38th and Masterson St. I urge my fellow City of Oakland colleagues to ...