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Lawmakers want daylight saving time permanent

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Daylight saving time is over on November 5, putting the clocks back an hour and gaining sleep in the fall with standard time. Some state lawmakers are looking to do away with the seasonal time change.According to Kathryn Kosto of the Albany County Historic Association, time was not always tracked as frequently and accurately as today. One train accident in 1853 helped lead to more consistent tracking."Two trains were on the same track running headlong. After that, New Englanders decided they were going to go to a New England-based central time system," stated Kosto. Albany County reveals ARPA awards The historian says economics played a large factor in getting up early. Most jobs and the cost of lighting meant daylight was valuable. "People really did get up with the chickens. Staying up late at night was an expensive luxury due to burning candles and whale oil lamps," described Kosto.In 1966, the Uniform Time Act welcomed daylight saving time and the changi...

Food drive honors fallen St. Louis County officer Blake Snyder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:00 GMT

ALTON, Ill. - Family and friends gathered Friday for a food drive in honor of Blake Snyder, a St. Louis County officer killed in the line of duty seven years ago. Snyder would have turned 41 years old on Nov. 7. The food drive is one of several ways that family members honor his life.  Housing authority scandal rocks East St. Louis; whistleblower faces backlash "Last year, we honored him by giving away ice cream sundaes. Sometimes we do gas giveaways," said Tina Bennett. This year, they're honoring his life through canned goods and cereal boxes. "In memory of Blake's birthday, we wanted to help with the local food pantries and with the Boys and Girls Club because they have a food panty and serve a lot of the homeless," said Peggy Snyder, Blake's mom. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Red Cross, St. Louis firefighters to install 1,000 smoke alarms for families in need

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The American Red Cross and the St. Louis Fire Department will partner together to install 1,000 free smoke alarms for local families this weekend, as it's almost time to set the clocks back an hour. This effort is part of the American Red Cross's national "Sound the Alarm" campaign. Each time you change the clocks, it's a reminder to also check your smoke alarms. Housing authority scandal rocks East St. Louis; whistleblower faces backlash "If you have a working smoke alarm in your home, your chances of survival are 55 percent greater than not having a working smoke alarm," said Capt. Garon Mosby with the St. Louis Fire Department. This year, the Red Cross has responded to nearly 1,4000 house fires and assisted nearly 4,700 people in Missouri."Fires are one of the most reoccurring disasters in the country, and we've partnered with the Red Cross to go door to door throughout the entire city of St. Louis," said Mosby. "We will check your smoke alarms. If you don't have s...

After slow start, Denver dominates CC to take command in Gold Pan series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:00 GMT

The Denver Pioneers looked like a team with some rivalry-induced nerves and execution issues in the first period Friday night at Magness Arena.They looked like a national championship contender in the final two periods.A dominant effort in all three phases propelled the Pioneers to a 6-1 win in the first meeting with Colorado College in front of 7,021 fans — a record for hockey at this arena. Denver can lock up a fifth consecutive Gold Pan with a win Saturday night in Colorado Springs.The Pioneers (5-1-1) bombarded Colorado College goalie Kaidan Mbereko with 23 shots on goal in the middle period. After a choppy first 20 minutes that had more post-whistle scrums than scoring chances, the second was a lot of one-way traffic in the Pioneers’ favor.It didn’t get much better in the final period. Denver outshot Colorado College 48-20 for the game, and had 39 of the 52 shots on net in the final 40 minutes.Shai Buium found Denver’s first goal at 4:56 of the second ne...

Denver East football notches first fall playoff win in 15 years thanks to dominant defense, beating Mullen 23-7

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:00 GMT

On Friday at All-City Stadium, Denver East delivered the type of win that can change the fortunes of a city program, beating Mullen 23-7 for the Angels’ first fall playoff victory in 15 years.The Angels’ defense owned the night, with two interceptions that led to 10 points, a pair of fourth-down stops in the redzone and the decisive second-half scoop-and-score that changed the complexion of the game for good.Denver East junior edge rusher DJ Crowe was an unblockable one-man wrecking crew. His dominance, which included five sacks, a bunch of tackles for loss and a safety, set the tone for Denver East’s victory. The Angels won a playoff game during the spring 2020 COVID season, but before that, their last playoff win came in 2008.“People have got to stop sleeping on the inner-city and Denver East football,” DJ Crowe said. “We got a lot of dawgs here, a lot of kids who stayed home and went to Denver East to make this rebuild happen. We went to work, ...

PHOTOS: Colorado State vs. Wyoming in annual Border War game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:00 GMT

Colorado State University took the University of Wyoming in the annual Border War game at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyo. on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Wyoming defeated Colorado State 24 – 13 in the rivalry game and claimed the coveted Bronze Boot.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | CSU Rams vs. Wyoming football: How to watch, storylines and staff predictions College Sports | Welcome to Denver’s Rivalry Weekend: Bronze Boot, Gold Pan, Commander in Chief trophies all up for grabs College Sports | No. 19 Air Force rides second-half surge to win at CSU Rams, 8-0 start to season College Sports | CSU Rams vs. Air Force Falcons football: How to watch, storylines and staff predictions College Sports | CSU Rams vs. UNLV football: How to watch, storylines and staff predictions

El Paso County teen missing since October

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:00 GMT

El Paso County investigators are searching for a 17-year-old girl missing since Oct. 13.Nadya Hayes was last seen the evening of Oct. 12 at her home on Jasper Drive wearing a white t-shirt and green pajama pants, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.Related ArticlesColorado News | Missing Falcon teen found safe Colorado News | Missing El Paso County girl found safe Colorado News | Four children missing from Centennial since June found safe in Louisiana Colorado News | 3-year-old boy from Fountain found Colorado News | Missing Indigenous teen girl found safe Nadya spoke to her aunt by phone on Oct. 18 but would not share her location, according to the agency.Nadya Hayes has been missing from her home in El Paso County since Oct. 13. (Courtesy El Paso County Sheriff’s Office)She is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall and 130 pounds with dark brown hair and brown eyes.Nadya has ties to the ...

6 injured in multi-vehicle Pacific Palisades crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:00 GMT

Six people were injured after a multi-vehicle crash in Pacific Palisades on Friday night. The crash occurred on the 790 block of North Almar Avenue around 7:35 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.At least three people are in serious condition and three others have non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.Citizen video from the scene showed at least one vehicle flipped on its side in the middle of the road and a nearby sedan severely damaged on the sidewalk.A multi-vehicle crash left six people hospitalized in Pacific Palisades on Nov. 3, 2023. (Citizen)A multi-vehicle crash left six people hospitalized in Pacific Palisades on Nov. 3, 2023. (Citizen)A multi-vehicle crash left six people hospitalized in Pacific Palisades on Nov. 3, 2023. (Citizen)Law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency personnel responded to the scene. It's unclear what caused the multi-vehicle crash as authorities continue investigating.Details remain limited. The victims' identitie...

San Jose: Elderly man injured in two-alarm house fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:00 GMT

SAN JOSE — An elderly man was injured in a two-alarm residential fire Friday night in San Jose, according to authorities.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | ‘It can happen anywhere’: Author explains why no one is safe from wildfires in the 21st century Crashes and Disasters | Fast-rising PG&E bills draw big-time opposition Crashes and Disasters | PG&E customers face higher monthly bills as state panel preps ruling Crashes and Disasters | Dangerous fire conditions return to Bay Area amid weekend of heavy winds, dry air Crashes and Disasters | Fire destroys three vehicles, damages home in Daly City Crews were called to the one-story, single-family home in the 900 block of North Third Street at 6:19 p.m., a San Jose Fire Department spokesperson said. The fire was upgraded to a second alarm minutes later and knocked down shortly after 6:45 p.m.An elderly man was rescued from the home...

San Jose police officer exchanged 'disgusting' racist text messages, chief says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:00 GMT

(KRON) -- A San Jose Police Department officer was placed on administrative leave this week for exchanging racist and "disgusting text messages" with a former SJPD officer, Police Chief Anthony Mata announced Friday evening."A current employee who was on the receiving end of some of the messages engaged in other concerning dialogue with the former officer. (The officer) was immediately placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation," Chief Mata wrote.The former police officer, Mark McNamara, shot a young Black man after a brawl broke out downtown inside La Victoria Taqueria on March 27, 2022, police said. K’aun Green "bravely disarmed a gunman" in the popular taqueria moments before McNamara arrived and shot Green, according to Green's attorneys.Green, 20, was shot four times, his attorneys said. He later recovered in a hospital and was never arrested for any crimes.McNamara privately bragged to the police officer about shooting Green, according to documents c...