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After changes by Minnesota DNR, feds release $21 million for state wildlife habitat

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:06 GMT

Minnesota will get its share of federal sporting goods tax dollars after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service accepted changes in how the state plans and documents timber sales in state wildlife management areas.In an Oct. 3 letter, federal officials notified Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Sarah Strommen that they will release $4 million from the past budget cycle and $17.6 million from the current budget cycle to the DNR. The money is aimed at statewide wildlife habitat projects.The federal agency had earlier withheld the state’s share of money because agency officials were concerned the DNR was offering timber sales on wildlife management areas that didn’t have a documented wildlife purpose filed in advance of the logging.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is releasing more than $21 million in wildlife habitat grants to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources after reaching an agreement with the state agency over logging on wildlife management areas. (A...

Red flag warning issued for high fire spread risk

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Gusty winds and unseasonably warm temperatures today, with temperatures near 80. The winds, combined with low humidity and dry vegetation, create favorable conditions for rapid fire spread this evening. A red flag warning is in place from noon to 7 p.m. due to this. Gusty northwesterly winds should gradually taper off through the evening. Temperatures return to normal for Sunday, with highs in the upper 60s and plenty of sunshine. Warmer temperatures return again for the work week, with highs in the low 80s. Rain chances enter the forecast for Wednesday through Friday.

St. Louis Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk happening today

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is taking place at Union Station, marking a celebration of courage and hope, as stated by the organizers. Those who register for the walk show their support for breast cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.  Brittish Williams – From ‘Basketball Wives’ to guilty plea The event starts at 8 a.m. with the walk officially starting at 9 a.m. Fox 2 is a sponsor of this significant event. Our very own FOX2’s Mike Colombo will be on-site to cover the walk, and Laura Simon will join him later in the morning. If you spot them at the event, please feel free to stop by and say hello. 

Safety tips for non-hunters during Missouri deer season

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Department of Conservation is urging non-hunters to prioritize safety when in nature during deer season.MDC Hunter Education Coordinator Justin McGuire advises non-hunters in areas where hunting is prevalent to follow these safety guidelines:Wear High-Visibility Clothing: Make yourself more visible by wearing bright clothing, like a vivid orange hat, jacket, or backpack.Keep Pets Safe: If you bring dogs with you, ensure they are leashed and dress them with a bright orange vest or bandana.Avoid camouflage-like attire: Steer clear of earth-toned or animal-colored clothing such as tan and brown.Be Mindful of Active Hunting Times: Hunters are typically most active during the early morning and late afternoon, when game animals are also active. During these dimly lit hours, be especially cautious about your visibility.Stick to Designated Trails: Stay on marked trails, which are created to enhance public safety and protect delicate ecosystems. Using designated trai...

82% of new cars and trucks sold in Colorado must be electric or zero-emission within a decade, state says

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:06 GMT

When you visit an auto dealer’s showroom in Colorado in the coming decade, most of the cars and trucks for sale will run on rechargeable batteries after state regulators on Friday approved a plan to increase the number of electric vehicles on the state’s roads.The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission established a rule that will require increased electric offerings starting with model year 2027 and then, by model year 2032, 82% of all new cars sold must be electric or zero-emissions vehicles. The commission also agreed to revisit the rule in 2029 to consider extending the requirement to 2035.The plan was supported by Gov. Jared Polis’s administration, and is in line with his goal to have more than 2 million electric cars and trucks on the roads by 2035 as part of an overall effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Already, the state is requiring 40% of semitrailers and other large trucks sold in Colorado to produce zero emissions by 2035.The rule does not outl...

Migrants staying in Denver shelters topped 3,000 at peak this month, but daily arrivals have slowed

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:06 GMT

For more than a year, Denver officials and nonprofit leaders have struggled to aid the thousands of people who have arrived in the city fleeing violence, economic instability and hopelessness in their home countries. More than 24,900 migrants have accessed services in Denver since Jan. 1, according to city data.The number of migrants living in hotels and shelters provided by Denver skyrocketed in the past month, though it’s been going down. Officials have attributed the rise to more people arriving at the country’s southern border, primarily from Venezuela, as well as leaders in border towns like El Paso, Texas, and the Texas governor chartering more buses to send people to Colorado.The number of migrants staying in Denver shelters as of Friday was at the lowest it’s been since Oct. 3 — 2,668. On Tuesday, that number was 3,040, and the record high of 3,136 was recorded earlier this month. Denver Human Services spokesperson Jon Ewing said that figure could con...

Keeler: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic “slowed down” and “let outside noise” affect him last spring? Ha! Memo to Kendrick Perkins: More distractions. Please

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:06 GMT

Jamal Crawford told me that Nikola Jokic got distracted last year. If that’s what “distracted” looks like, faith and begorrah. Could someone distract him some more? Please?“To be honest with you, I thought the Joker allowed some people in the media to kind of deter his mission that he was on,” Crawford, the TNT/Warner Bros. Discovery hoops analyst, said recently. “I thought he could have won a third (MVP award), but I thought he kind of slowed down and said, ‘You know what? I don’t even care about this. I want to win a championship.’ And kudos to him, because he did it and won what was important.“But I thought if he would’ve came with that same kind of vigor that he had to start the season, we could easily be talking about him with three straight MVPs as well. I mean, Joel (Embiid) had an unbelievable season. But I just thought Joker slowed down just a little bit. But maybe the outside noise got to him a little bit.&#...

Grading The Week: Did you see ex-Broncos OLB Randy Gregory’s 49ers debut? No wonder Jerry Jeudy wants out of Broncos Country

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:06 GMT

No wonder Jerry Jeudy wants out of town so badly.Did you see Randy Gregory’s San Francisco debut during the Niners’ 19-17 loss at Cleveland last weekend? If you’ve got a week stomach, you might not want to look back: One game, one sack, two tackles for losses, three quarterback hits.Now to frame those numbers in Orange and Blue glasses, that puts the veteran pass-rusher on a pace over 10 games with the 49ers to amass 10 sacks, 20 TFLs and 30 QB hits.In 10 games with the Broncos, the former Nebraska star and Jerry Jones cult hero totaled just three sacks, four tackles for loss and nine quarterback hits.All of which got the Grading The Week kids thinking: Was it Gregory? Or was it … us? (And by “us,” we mean Sean Payton.)Ex-Broncos thriving yet again — D.If a 1-5 start at Dove Valley isn’t enough of a pain in the backside of Broncos Country, take a gander at how a few notable ex-Denverites have fared in their new NFL towns lately. Or don’...

Chavez: EPA finally confirms dangers of leaded airplane fuel

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:06 GMT

An Environmental Protection Agency finding this past week confirms what residents around small airports nationwide have shouted for decades: Leaded aviation gasoline is poison.The long overdue EPA finding states clearly that emissions from piston-engine aircraft that use leaded aviation gasoline, known as avgas, are a public health hazard. This finding is an important step toward desperately needed avgas regulation.The Biden Administration’s EPA made the finding after years of advocacy by Earthjustice and other organizations. The finding was influenced by a 2021 scientific study commissioned by Santa Clara County on risks near Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose.The county study revealed children living near Reid-Hillview faced lead exposure similar to what the residents of Flint, Mich., faced during that city’s 2014 water crisis. The EPA finding cites the county study numerous times.While the EPA finding is an important first step toward ending lead exposure from avgas, there’s still...

Leigh overcomes injuries in BVAL-Santa Teresa Division victory against Overfelt

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:38:06 GMT

SAN JOSE — Leigh quarterback Tyler Donaldson had to be helped off the field after taking a big hit in the third quarter with the game on the line.To that point the game was a classic run vs. pass matchup — Overfelt’s ground and pound attack out of an ultra-compressed double wing vs. Leigh’s quick-strike aerial show. But with Donaldson out and Leigh’s backup quarterback unavailable due to a concussion, wide receiver Carter Williams moved to quarterback. That is until he got injured and had to leave the game.With no more quarterbacks left the Longhorns had to improvise with a direct snap to running back Shayan Shariat and, no frills, just power it up the middle.Shariat’s 2-yard run for a touchdown with 2:33 left provided breathing room, making it a two-score lead. and Leigh held on for a 23-14 victory.“Our game plan this week was to just pass the ball, pass the ball,” Shariat said. “Once our quarterback went out we had to overcome ...