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Ken Potts, one of the last 2 USS Arizona survivors, dies at 102

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:32 GMT

HONOLULU (AP) — Ken Potts, one of the last two remaining survivors of the USS Arizona battleship, which sank during the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, has died. He was 102.Howard Kenton Potts died Friday at the home in Provo, Utah, that he shared with his wife of 66 years, according to Randy Stratton, whose late father, Donald Stratton, was Potts' Arizona shipmate and close friend.Stratton said Potts “had all his marbles” but lately was having a hard time getting out of bed. When Stratton spoke to Potts on his birthday, April 15, he was happy to have made it to 102. USS Arizona survivor celebrates 100th birthday “But he knew that his body was kind of shutting down on him, and he was just hoping that he could get better but (it) turned out not,” Stratton said.Potts was born and raised in Honey Bend, Illinois, and enlisted in the Navy in 1939.He was working as a crane operator shuttling supplies to the Arizona the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, when the Pearl Harbor attack happened...

Active week of weather with two threats of severe storms

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Keep your KXAN Weather app set to your location and volume on loud as we are tracking two different severe weather set-ups between now and midweek. SATURDAY NIGHT HAIL AS LARGE AS TENNIS BALLS FOR SOME Today will be one of the quieter days of the work week with only a few spots of sprinkles/light rain possible. Mainly cloudy skies and cool temperatures (60s) can be expected areawide.A disturbance passing overhead will bring an increased chance for scattered storms Tuesday afternoon and evening. Storm development will largely depend on whether the "lid" in our atmosphere breaks (formally known as the "cap"), but current thinking points to this lid eroding and storms strengthening late in the day.A slight risk (2 out of 5) exists for areas in the eastern Hill Country, Austin-metro and eastern counties Tuesday afternoon and evening. Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are all possible.Scattered severe storms possible Tuesday afternoon and eveningAll mod...

‘Pristine’ Menominee forest at risk for lack of workers

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:32 GMT

MENOMINEE COUNTY, Wis. — Amid the sprawling farmlands of northeast Wisconsin, the Menominee forest feels like an elixir, and a marvel. Its trees press in, towering and close, softening the air, a dense emerald wilderness that’s home to wolves, bears, otters, warblers and hawks, and that shows little hint of human hands.Over the last 160 years, much of this forest has been chopped down and regrown nearly three times. The Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin, its stewards, have pulled nearly 200 million cubic feet of timber from this land since 1854 — white pine cut into museum displays and hard maple made into basketball courts for the Olympics.Yet the forest has more trees on the same acreage than it did a century and a half ago — with some trees over 200 years old.The Menominee accomplished this by putting the well-being of the forest and their people ahead of profits and doing the exact opposite of commercial foresters. They chop down trees that are sick and dying or harvest those that ha...

‘Advancing equity and access’: Founder of BikeMN reminisces on career as he steps into retirement

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:32 GMT

Ever since the BikeMN nonprofit, Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, got its wheels rolling in 2008 under founder and Executive Director Dorian Grilley’s leadership, the entire state has experienced his passionate advocacy for biking.But even though Grilley has announced his retirement from the position, his mission with Minnesota’s biking community is far from over.“I am honored to have dedicated my career to advancing equity and access in biking across our state and beyond,” Grilley said. “I’m so proud to leave behind a strong organization that I truly believe in, with dedicated and thoughtful people at the helm who will usher in the next era of biking advocacy and education in Minnesota.”Even though he is stepping down as executive director, he still plans to volunteer with BikeMN as an advocate at the Capitol and advocate for active transportation on a part-time basis with Minnesota communities.BikeMN is a nonprofit statewide organization that strives to make walking and ...

MCSO: Schenectady man arrested after car, foot chase

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:32 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man was arrested Sunday morning around 1:54 after a car chase led to him trying to flee on foot, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Brandon Delavallade, 39, faces a slew of charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Sunday, around 1:54 a.m. in Amsterdam, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputies were made aware of a car chase on Church Street heading towards State Highway 67 and Widow Susan Road. Deputies say New York State Police were chasing the suspect but stopped for safety and weather-related reasons.Deputies say they saw the suspected car driving into Perth on Stairs Road shortly after. The road eventually led to a dead-end, and Fulton County 911 was also made aware of the incident. UAlbany Men playoff bound after beating Merrimack Deputies say the car pulled into a driveway on Morreale Road and tried to flee on foot. The chase continued into a heavily...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Am I Lying to My Daughter By Filling Old Water Bottles With Tap?  

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma is from Paul and it's about water bottles and lying. Here's his email:Hi Jaime. I have a problem with my 17-year-old daughter. She has gotten into an expensive habit, and I’m trying to figure out how to break it. She’s got it in her head that the only “good water” is bottled water, and that the water from our sink is inferior. For the record, we have a filtration system, and our sink water is more than fine. Anyway, she’s been pressuring us to buy cases and cases of bottled water, and then pours a couple every day into a drink container and takes it to school. I think this is a colossal waste of money and creates needless garbage waste. So, I’ve been taking her empty bottles (before she pitches them), and refilling them and putting the caps back on tightly. I’ve gotten away with it for a few weeks now, but it’s just a matter of time before she finally realizes that the seal isn’t cracking anymore when she opens the bottles. An...

UAlbany Men playoff bound after beating Merrimack

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Short Story: The UAlbany men’s lacrosse team secures its spot in the 2023 America East Tournament for the 11th-straight season with a 13-11 victory over Merrimack on Senior Day.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Key Stats Peter Salit scored four goals and added one assist Graydon Hogg recorded a hat trick Jake Piseno recorded two assists and won seven ground balls Nick Karnes went 11-15 at faceoff and won seven ground balls Regan Endres went 8-12 at faceoff Jack VanValkenburgh recorded 10 saves UAlbany assisted on eight of 13 goals Head Coach Scott Marr: “We certainly made it interesting, but we’re proud of our guys for bending and not breaking in the third quarter.  We showed some good resilience in continuing to fight and come back.  We’re really proud of our efforts and proud of the group for working hard all year. &nb...

Ask Amy: Roomies trespass and are caught on camera

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:32 GMT

Dear Amy: I am a college student living with college-aged roommates in a four-bedroom, one-bathroom house.We each have our own room and we share common living spaces.A few months ago, I started noticing my locked bedroom door mysteriously unlocked and wide open, exposing my belongings to the rest of the house.I promptly put up a security camera in my room.Sure enough, one day I got a notification of a person breaking into my room.I saved the video and anxiously pondered ideas about what I should do.I decided to do nothing and see if it would happen again.Again, I received a notification that a person was in my room.This time all of my roommates were in my bedroom — scoping it out (it’s a tiny room).One of the roommates spotted the camera and immediately exited the room. On the tape I heard him state to the others that they should say that the reason for forced entry was to shut the open window.I am furious and conflicted on what I should do.Related ArticlesAsk Amy | ...

Moldova summons Russian envoy to expel member of embassy

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:32 GMT

The small east European nation of Moldova summoned the Russian ambassador on Wednesday (19 April) to declare a member of embassy staff persona non grata, prompting Moscow to complain.Government press secretary Daniel Voda told reporters the decision was connected to the actions of embassy staff towards Moldovan border guards who denied entry to a regional Russian politician at Chisinau airport this week.Moldova, which applied to join the European Union last year alongside its neighbour Ukraine, has repeatedly accused Russia of trying to destabilise the country, something Moscow denies.Moldova told Russian politicians not to meddle in its internal affairs on Monday after barring Rustam Minnikhanov, governor of Russia's Tatarstan region. Police said he aimed to bolster support for a pro-Russian candidate standing in a regional election.Russian ambassador Oleg Vasnetsov said he had not received answers to why the embassy employee was being kicked out and why Minnikhanov had been barred...

Horoscopes April 24, 2023: Kelly Clarkson, let your instincts lead the way

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:32 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katherine Webb, 34; David Boudia, 34; Kelly Clarkson, 41; Barbra Streisand, 81.Barbra Streisand (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File) Happy Birthday: It’s what you do that counts this year. Actions and transparency will pay off and encourage others to pitch in and help. Opportunities may not be easy to find, but dedication to what makes you feel passionate and inspired will develop into something worthwhile. Don’t be afraid to make a last-minute change. Let your instincts lead the way. Your numbers are 3, 15, 24, 26, 32, 43, 48.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Listen to the information you receive, but refuse to let someone play with your emotions. Take the time to get the lowdown and determine what’s true. A change at home may be trying, but the results you get will pay off. 4 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Pick up the pace, finish what you start and chat with people who can offer insight into something you want to learn or pursue...