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Mosquitos in Pittsfield test positive for West Nile Virus

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:57:37 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed two results of West Nile Virus from weekly samples of mosquitoes collected in Pittsfield. The positive samples were taken from the Pittsfield Cemetery and the Pittsfield Airport. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Pittsfield continues to have a moderate West Nile Virus risk level. This indicates that infection with WNV is likely or potentially has occurred in humans, though no human cases of WNV have been confirmed at this time, according to the Department of Health. Residents are encouraged to following preventative measures such as removing areas of standing water around your home at least twice per week, maintaining screen doors and windows, and wearing mosquito repellent when outdoors. Anyone with questions or concerns can contact the Pittsfield Health Department at (413) 499-9411, or the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Epi...

Missouri, Kansas attractions land on 'Top 100 biggest tourist traps'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:57:37 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A new list of top tourist traps features two attractions in Kansas and Missouri. A study published by USA Today Blueprint, which analyzed 23.2 million Google reviews of popular destinations, found the Titanic Museum in Branson, Missouri, and the Oz Museum in Wamego, Kansas, are among the top 100 tourist traps in the world. ‘World’s biggest bounce house’ returning to Kansas City area this fall The Titanic Museum came in at no. 33 on the tourist trap list, while the Oz Museum landed at no. 80. USA Today also ranked the most overpriced attractions, where the Titanic Museum came in at no. 91, and the most overrated tourist spots. The rating was based on over 17,000 reviews for the Titanic Museum and over 2,000 reviews for the Oz Museum. USA Today looked at how often reviews mentioned the terms “tourist trap,” “expensive,” and “overrated.” They the outlet compared attractions by measuring how frequently these terms were used out of total reviews. At the Oz Muse...

Broncos Journal: Jonathon Cooper and the interesting OLB rotation decisions ahead for Denver DC Vance Joseph

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:57:37 GMT

Football season is back. Week 1 is here and the Broncos open the regular season with a home game against the Las Vegas Raiders.In this revamped rendition of the Broncos Journal, we’ll endeavor to take you inside the Denver locker room, provide unique insight from the beat and open up the notebook each week.So, let’s get to it.Opening Drive Few Broncos put forth a more productive training camp than outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper.“He’s been consistent, he’s explosive and I think he’s been very physical,” head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday of the third-year player. … “You know exactly what you’re getting and that’s a good trait.”Payton typically balks at the notion of “starters” at some positions — “the first play of the game could be one of 25 personnel groupings, so tell me who the starter is,” he said Wednesday, without actually being asked if Cooper’s a starter —  but it’s clear Cooper’s going to play a big role on the edge for Denver.Of all the interesting trends to w...

What is the ‘magic potion’ fuelling Novak Djokovic?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:57:37 GMT

There is a certain aura that follows Novak Djokovic around. For many, that can come across as a cloak of invincibility.Many have tried, and failed, down the years to pierce the Serbian superstar’s impenetrable armour. For plenty of rivals, he has become an unmovable object.Djokovic is now the best-decorated tennis player of all time in the men’s game, with the promise still there for more major silverware to be collected.Dominant2⃣3⃣ #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/KOxvOq3d18— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) June 11, 2023 Having illuminated courts in Melbourne, Paris, New York and Wimbledon, it appears there is no stopping the most dominant of sporting forces.That statement rings true as much in the present as it has ever done, with Djokovic the overwhelming 10/11 favourite in US Open 2023 betting to capture the 24th Grand Slam crown of his already record-breaking career.While such success is almost universally admired, with tennis betting tips seemingly for...

Pelosi will run for reelection in 2024

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:57:37 GMT

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is running for reelection.The longtime California congresswoman, who stepped down from Democratic leadership at the end of the last Congress, announced Friday that she will run for another term.“Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery. Our country needs America to show the world that our flag is still there, with liberty and justice for ALL. That is why I am running for reelection — and respectfully ask for your vote. -Nancy,” Pelosi wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.The announcement from Pelosi, 83, puts an end to any speculation that the California Democrat may be hanging up her hat after more than 35 years serving in the House. And it opens up the opportunity for Pelosi to continue a historic career on Capitol Hill that has landed her at the top of the Democratic caucus, at the center of intense policy fights and in the thick of GOP attacks.Pelosi was first elected t...

Deputies seek black sedan seen fleeing Cudahy murder scene

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:57:37 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is looking for a shooter who killed a man Friday morning and then fled the scene in Cudahy in a black sedan.The victim, only identified as a man, was killed at about 5 a.m. in the 5000 block of Clara Street, the LASD said in a news release. Though officials did not provide the exact address, investigators appeared to be focusing on a Circle K convenience store and gas station in the area.Deputies found the man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, and he was declared dead at the scene, officials said. No information has been released about the suspected shooter except that a black sedan was seen fleeing the area after the shooting.The investigation is ongoing, and no further details were available.Anyone with information is asked to call the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

Authorities search for home burglary suspects in Palmdale

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:57:37 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is searching for two people who were captured on camera allegedly burglarizing a home in Palmdale.The burglary happened on Aug. 18 in the area of White Fence Farms.The suspects, a man and a woman, first entered the home by shattering a window and then left through the front door, authorities said.Photos released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department show two people accused of stealing jewelry from a Palmdale home on Aug. 18, 2023. (LASD)Investigators released photos showing the female suspect getting away with a box of jewelry.Anyone with information is urged to call the L.A. County Sheriff's Detective Thompson at 661-272-2476. Those who want to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Shirtless smash-and-grab suspect identified by police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:57:37 GMT

A would-be smash-and-grab suspect who got more than he bargained for when he attempted to rob a family-owned jewelry store in the San Gabriel Valley last week, has been identified, authorities announced on Thursday.  Surveillance cameras captured the suspect, now identified as 36-year-old Joshua Lee Simmons, as he was walking down Main Street in El Monte on Sept. 2 dressed in all black with a face mask and a cardboard box in hand. As the 36-year-old approaches Meza’s Jewelry store, he’s seen spraying bear repellent in the face of a 70-year-old man, one of the store’s owners, who was sitting just outside the shop.  That didn’t stop the 70-year-old from running inside his family’s jewelry store to fight back, his brother, niece and nephews all coming to his defense, struggling to restrain the intruder as he smashed the display case and attempted to grab whatever precious merchandise he could get his hands on.    Jewelry store owners speak out after wild smas...

Agustina Cano-De Arambula Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision on Manning Avenue [Fresno, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:57:37 GMT

Two-Car Crash on Adams Avenue Left Agustina Cano-De Arambula DeadFRESNO, CA (September 8, 2023) – Wednesday evening, a two-vehicle crash on Manning Avenue left Agustina Cano-De Arambula dead and two individuals hospitalized.Officers responded to the fatal collision on August 23rd at around 9:20 p.m. along Manning Avenue and Adams Avenue.According to reports, a 32-year-old man driving a Freightliner truck, that was transporting grapes from a neighboring vineyard, when he took a left turn out of a field onto Manning Avenue. He subsequently traveled into the path of a Honda CRV.The Honda driver crashed into the axle part of the back trailer of the semi-truck.Emergency crews arrived shortly afterward and transported the 72-year-old Honda driver, and his passenger to a local hospital for treatment.Later, at the hospital, medics pronounced 70-year-old Agustina Cano-De Arambula dead, due to the extent of her condition.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate...

From Doja Cat to Radiohead — the New LA Weekly Playlist is Live

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:57:37 GMT

From Doja Cat to Radiohead: The 173rd LA Weekly playlist, reviewing the musicians that we’ve been writing about all week, is live now. There’s electronic music from wAFF, hip-hop from Doja Cat, pop from Madilyn Bailey, punk from the Erections and the Varukers, classic rock from Fleetwood Mac and Ringo Starr, and so much more.Find us on Spotify here,or on Soundcloud here.Don’t forget to “Like” the playlists and “Follow” the profiles.Madilyn Bailey (Lissy Laricchia)From Doja Cat to RadioheadAlso this week:Print star Madilyn Bailey told us that, “I practicality came out of the womb singing. ‘Hi world, I’m here.” Putting on little shows for my family, and then I think I started taking it seriously when I performed at my school’s talent show. My whole school was so supportive, and I was such a shy kid at that point that I was like, ‘I’m not even sure that you guys knew that I existed until this moment.’ But they were so supportive and also my parents were super supportive of everything. ...