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Four home runs, solid pitching lift Saints to first victory

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:01 GMT

The St. Paul Saints hit four home runs and got solid pitching to beat the Toledo Mud Hens 6-1 on Saturday at Fifth Third Field in Toledo.Chris Williams, Tony Wolters, Ryan LaMarre and Matt Wallner homered for the Saints (1-1), who dropped their Triple-A season opener Friday against the Mud Hens.Four St. Paul pitchers — starter Aaron Sanchez and relievers Dereck Rodriguez, Trevor Megill and Brock Stewart — combined on a three-hitter. They also combined for 15 strikeouts, third most in franchise history.Williams, who hit 28 home runs last season between Double-A Wichita and St, Paul,  started the Saints’ fireworks with a solo home run in the second inning in his first at-bat of the season. Wolters added a two-run homer in the same inning, his first home run since the 2021 season.LaMarre added a solo shot in the fourth, and Wallner finished things off with a solo shot in the fifth.Toledo scored its only run on a Tyler Nevin home run in the second off Sanchez.A Saints road victory...

For veteran Marc-Andre Fleury, no matter what, Las Vegas will feel like home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:01 GMT

LAS VEGAS — Marc-Andre Fleury admittedly didn’t know much about Las Vegas before the Golden Knights selected him in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft. He remembered traveling to Sin City once prior, with his experience more or less defined by what he saw on The Strip.As time progressed, though, Fleury fell in love with Las Vegas, and maybe more importantly, Las Vegas fell in love with him. He was the face of the Golden Knights during their first season in the NHL as they shocked the world en route to reaching the 2018 Stanley Cup Final.In total, Fleury played 192 games for the Golden Knights before being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in a move that devastated the fan base. Nowadays, the 38-year-old Fleury is with the Wild, and he was set to be between the pipes on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.“Only my second time so it’s still a little weird,” said Fleury, who started a game last season in his former home arena. “I have great memori...

Spring and summer arts and fun: 20+ family-friendly fairs and fun festivals to flock to — fast!

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:01 GMT

Ever so slowly, the weather is warming up.We’re stretching out. Seeing the sun. And a packed schedule of art fairs, pride festivals and community and cultural celebrations will give us plenty of opportunities to spend time with our neighbors once again.Several pre-pandemic favorites — Grand Old Day and the Asian-Pacific cultural Dragon Festival, for two — are making triumphant returns. And new events are on the scene, too, like St. Paul Pride, a daylong block party meant to boost economic opportunities for queer youth of color.A few events are off the books: The quirky overnight arts festival Northern Spark will not return, and no Festival of Nations this year, either. Cinco de Mayo celebrations on the West Side are still a question mark.Here’s a month-by-month rundown of the details you need to know about this season’s fairs and festivals:The poster for the 2023 St. Paul Art Crawl is designed by local printmaker and artist Dio Cramer. The crawl, which runs for four weekends in Apri...

Body found near Lions Park in Niskayuna

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:01 GMT

NISKAYUNA, N.Y(NEWS10)- An unidentified male has been recovered near Lions Park in Niskayuna on Saturday afternoon. New York State Police confirm that at approximately 4:05 p.m., they assisted Niskayuna Police and Niskayuna Fire in responding to a report of a body in the water. It appears that the body has been in the water for an extended period of time. Information is limited. Stick with NEWS10 both on air and online as we continue to follow this story.

Possible drowning at TheZone

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:01 GMT

STAMFORD, N.Y (NEWS10)- Multiple agencies are on scene responding to a possible drowning that occurred at TheZone Boys Camp earlier Saturday afternoon. The New York State Police said at approximately 3 p.m, crews were called to the area for a possible drowning. TheZone Jewish sleepaway camps are a division of Camp Oorah. It is confirmed that two people were rescued after a canoe capsized, and one person is unaccounted for. Details on the individuals are unknown. Search and Rescue personnel remain on scene along with members from the Schoharie County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson and Stamford fire, and rangers from the Department of Environmental Conservation. Stick with NEWS10 on air and online as we continue to cover this breaking news story.

EF-1 tornado confirmed in Salem, IL; dozens of homes damaged

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:01 GMT

SALEM, Ill. - The National Weather Service has confirmed at least one tornado in the St. Louis region amid Friday's severe storms. NWS officials confirmed that an EF-1 tornado ripped through Salem, Illinois, a small town of nearly 7,500 residents located nearly an hour and a half east of St. Louis City. RELATED - Trees topple St. Louis cars, slam through Imperial home during storms A twister formed around 8:11 p.m. and lasted nearly seven minutes. NWS reports it delivered gusts up to 105 miles per hour with nearly a six-mile path length and a 250-yeard path width. No deaths or injuries were reported from Salem's tornado, according to NWS. Damage is widespread, especially in the southern part of the town. Salem mayor Nic Farley tells FOX 2 that nearly a dozen homes are seriously damaged, more dozens suffered moderate damage and a few storage units were ripped apart. The National Weather Service has confirmed at least one tornado in the St. Louis region (in Salem, Illinois) amid Fri...

Trees topple St. Louis cars, slam through Imperial home during storms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS - An intense storm system slammed through the Midwest on Friday evening, producing gusts as high as 80 miles per hour and leading to widespread tree damage around the St. Louis area. In south St. Louis, a tree took out three cars and part of the sidewalk in the 3400 block of Pestalozzi Street. A large tree was uprooted and blew over at the height of Friday's storms, leaving a big mess behind. Trending: Battlehawks tease relocation to LA in viral April Fools’ Day joke No one was hurt from the fallen tree in St. Louis. Workers cut up the tree Saturday to make it easier to remove.An intense storm system slammed through the Midwest on Friday evening, producing gusts as high as 80 miles per hour and leading to widespread tree damage around the St. Louis area. An intense storm system slammed through the Midwest on Friday evening, producing gusts as high as 80 miles per hour and leading to widespread tree damage around the St. Louis area. Further south, a tree crashed through t...

Cleanup begins after scattered storm damage in the Metro East

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:01 GMT

BETHALTO, Ill. - There is a lot of storm damage in the St. Louis area after high winds and strong storms swept through the area Friday. The Metro East appears to have some of the most damage.One mobile home park in Bethalto, Illinois, was hit hard by Friday's storm system. High winds caused significant damage to many mobile homes.Also in the Metro East, viewers have informed FOX 2 about downed trees in Fairview Heights, damaged farm structures in Moro Township and hail pelting cars in Belleville.Fairview Heights, IL (Sent to FOX 2 on condition of anonymity)Moro Township, IL (Kellyanne)Belleville, IL (Avery Reed)Bethlato, IL (FOX 2)On Saturday morning, downed trees and debris littered the streets at Kickapoo Village mobile home park. WInds were so strong, even some RVS were moved off their jacks. “We heard a large crash, I went to come out of my home and the roof from the neighbor’s home was sitting in my front yard,” said Michael Runyon, Kickapoo Village Manager. Top Story: E...

Gov. Pritzker issues disaster declaration after Illinois tornadoes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:01 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation following damage from tornadoes and intense storm systems. The disaster proclamation allows the state to unlock immediate assistance and provide public safety support for communities impacted by Friday's storms. The disaster proclamation includes Boone, Crawford, DuPage, Marion and Sangamon Counties. Gov. Pritzker is also directing the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to coordinate a robust, statewide response and recovery effort, which includes multiple state agencies, public safety entities, and non-governmental organizations. Top Story: EF-1 tornado confirmed in Salem, IL; dozens of homes damaged “The devastating storms that swept through our state last night have upended communities and resulted in heartbreaking injury and loss of life,” said Pritzker. “In response, I am issuing an emergency disaster proclamation to immediately provide all necessary aid to our communities. I am ...

Rockies’ Austin Gomber counting on two-seamer to sink opponents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:01 GMT

SAN DIEGO — Austin Gomber is not a grip-it-and-rip-it pitcher. The Rockies’ southpaw utilizes a plus changeup and an effective curveball to confound hitters.But he went into the offseason knowing that he needed to add something new if he wanted to keep hitters honest. So he fiddled with a new grip and started throwing a sinking, two-seam fastball in January. He believes it compliments his four-seamer, which he tends to throw up in the zone.“I felt like hitters were starting to sit on my off-speed stuff, so we thought, how can I make my fastball more effective?” said Gomber, who’ll make his first start of the season on Sunday against the Padres at Petco Park.Last season, when Gomber was relegated to the bullpen for part of the season, his four-seamer was often an ineffective pitch. He threw it 40% of the time but hitters teed off on the pitch, hitting .376.Part of the Nolan Arenado trade with St. Louis before the 2021 season, Gomber was terrific in his f...