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Amazon plans for new solar farm in Warren County

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:57:43 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, Mo. - Amazon has announced plans for a new solar farm in Warren County. It would be Amazon's first solar farm in the St. Louis metropolitan area and fourth in Missouri. An Amazon spokesperson tells FOX 2 that Warren County is preparing for a 139 MW solar farm that would be capable of generating power for more than 29,000 homes. Officials say solar farms not only help the communities in which they are located, but also help power Amazon’s local operations, including Amazon fulfillment centers, sorting centers, and delivery stations. Docs: Accused Clayton killer pointed gun at cops in March, released on bond Amazon says the Warren County project will add to a portfolio of solar farms in Audrain and Calloway counties. At full strength, they would generate 469 MW and power nearly 100,000 homes. “Amazon’s investments in solar and wind projects are helping power our operations, while also providing new sources of clean energy to the grid, spurring economic growth, and su...

Avalanche Journal: Why Ryan Johansen was beloved in Nashville is already apparent in Denver

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:57:43 GMT

There will be an emotional moment Monday night at Bridgestone Arena, both for the yellow-clad patrons and the guy whose memories of an eight-year run as one of their own will flash before him on the scoreboard.Ryan Johansen will return to Smashville with the Colorado Avalanche, and the tribute video will likely be as meaningful to him as it will to the fans who adored him.“During my time there, the fans were just incredible,” Johansen said. “They showed so much love towards the team, the players and the organization. It’s just a first-class organization that does a lot of tremendous things, not only within the rink but outside of that as well.”Johansen arrived in Nashville from Columbus as part of a blockbuster trade for defenseman Seth Jones before the 2015-16 season. The Predators made a run to the Stanley Cup Final in his second year, the most successful spring in club history.While he missed the Final because of injury, his performances in the first three...

Scattered showers, isolated thunderstorms to persist in the Bay Area before Sunday sunshine

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:57:43 GMT

Keep umbrellas and rain jackets handy, because waves of wet weather will continue to sporadically roll through the Bay Area all day Saturday.But Bay Area residents will likely wake up to blue skies by Sunday, as forecasters say a high pressure system is expected to arrive in the second half of the weekend and continue into the holiday weekend.On Saturday, the National Weather Service’s forecast calls for morning showers and afternoon rain, with isolated thunderstorms scattered throughout the region.The National Weather Service said some of the most widespread, heavy rain rolled into the region overnight, especially up in the North Bay and Santa Cruz mountains. That precipitation fell from a low-pressure storm system that had been lingering off the coast for days, which finally made its way to California by Friday evening.Related ArticlesWeather | ‘Widespread rainfall’ headed to Bay Area on Friday Weather | Friday thunderstorms possible around B...

What we know about what Israel has found at Al-Shifa hospital

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:57:43 GMT

(CNN) — Gaza’s largest hospital, Al-Shifa, has become a flashpoint in Israel’s war in the enclave, which began when Hamas militants crossed the border into Israel on October 7, killing around 1,200 people.Palestinians and humanitarian agencies say the current fighting in and around Al-Shifa is proof of Israel’s wanton disregard for civilian life in Gaza, while Israel accuses Hamas of using the medical center as a shield for its operations.On top of providing medical care, the hospital has been a key shelter for Palestinian civilians fleeing Israeli bombardment in Gaza.Since launching its operation at Al-Shifa this week, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed it found a tunnel shaft and military equipment, but has yet to show proof of the large-scale command and control center it alleges is there. Hamas denies the allegations. CNN has not verified the claims of either Israel or Hamas.Here’s what we know so far.What does Israel say?Israel has repeatedly accused Hamas of operating fro...

Photos: Bay Area high school football playoffs and championships, 2023

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:57:43 GMT

De La Salle 17, San Ramon Valley 7See a photo you like? Click Here to see these and more and to purchase high-quality prints or a keepsake photos on mugs, buttons, greeting cards, and more.The De La Salle Spartans pose for a photograph with the first place plaque after defeating San Ramon Valley during their North Coast Section Open Division championship game at Dublin High School in Dublin, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. De La Salle defeated San Ramon Valley 17-7 to win it’s 31st consecutive NCS title. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) San Ramon Valley’s Rhett Thompson (7) hugs teammate Kevin Spears (33) after being defeated by De La Salle during their North Coast Section Open Division championship game at Dublin High School in Dublin, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. De La Salle defeated San Ramon Valley 17-7 to win it’s 31st consecutive NCS title. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) De La Salle quarterback Toa Fa’avae (13) leaps into the end zone...

Small craft advisory issued for San Francisco

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:57:43 GMT

(KRON) – The National Weather Service Monterey has issued a small craft advisory, which is a wind warning on Saturday morning until 3 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 20. Monterey police arrest father and son suspected of having illegal firearms According to the advisory, northwest winds are expected to blow at 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 40 knots. Choppy waters are also expected.The primary affected areas are San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta, and the San Francisco Bay, north of the Bay Bridge.

UC pledges $7 million to address islamophobia, antisemitism on campuses

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:57:43 GMT

(BCN) -- The University of California is committing $7 million to address what officials called "acts of bigotry, intolerance, and intimidation," including incidents of Islamophobia and antisemitism, that have occurred over the past several weeks on its campuses, where tensions are high because of the Israel-Hamas war. Michael Drake, UC's systemwide president, announced the funding during the board of regents meeting Wednesday and said it would go toward emergency mental health resources, new educational programs and additional training for leadership, faculty and staff. Alleged assault on Muslim student being investigated by SFUSD Drake's announcement came as Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have called on California's public colleges and universities to make sure their campuses are safe for Jewish, Arab and Muslim students. The war began Oct. 7 when Hamas fighters killed about 1,200 Israelis, including many children and other civilians. More than 11,000 have since been kill...

Mississippi State beats Washington State 76-64 in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:57:43 GMT

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Freshman Josh Hubbard and Cameron Matthews each scored 13 points and Mississippi State beat Washington State 76-64 on Saturday in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off.Mississippi State (4-0) advances to the championship game on Sunday against the winner of Rhode Island versus Northwestern. Washington State (2-1) plays in the consolation game.Mississippi State led throughout the second half, behind 10 points from Hubbard. The Cougars got as close at 40-37 before the Bulldogs scored the next seven points. Hubbard added a 3-pointer with 2:22 left for a 71-61 lead. Dashawn Davis scored a season-high 12 points and Jimmy Bell Jr. had 11 points and eight rebounds for Mississippi State. The Bulldogs went 21 of 25 at the free-throw line compared to Washington State’s 12 attempts. Mississippi State led 36-30 at halftime as Washington State shot just 34% from the field. The Cougars finished at 41%. Freshman Myles Rice scored a season-high 21 points for the Cougars...

Norris scores in shootout to lift Senators past Wild 2-1 for 2nd win in Sweden

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:57:43 GMT

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Josh Norris scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Ottawa Senators past the Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Saturday as the NHL’s Global Series continued in the Swedish capital.Norris wristed the puck past goaltender Filip Gustavsson to win the second game in Stockholm and extend Ottawa’s winning streak to three.Swedish defenseman Erik Brannstrom scored in the third period for the Senators, and goaltender Anton Forsberg made 24 saves in regulation and overtime before stopping all three Wild shots in the shootout. Forsberg assisted on Brannstrom’s goal and became the first Swedish native goalkeeper to win a NHL regular-season game in the country.Marco Rossi scored for the Wild, who have lost four in a row to drop to 5-8-3 this season. Mats Zuccarello of Norway had an assist, and Gustavsson stopped 30 of the 31 shots he faced.The game was the third of four over four days at Avicii Arena. Ottawa beat the Detroit Red Wings in overtime on Thursday, the Toronto ...

Kaori Sakamoto wins gold in Espoo to secure her place at figure skating’s Grand Prix Finals

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:57:43 GMT

ESPOO, Finland (AP) — World champion Kaori Sakamoto secured her place at figure skating’s Grand Prix Finals with her second series win of the season on Saturday at Grand Prix Espoo.Sakamoto landed seven triple jumps in the free skate as she extended her lead from Friday’s short program to finish with a total of 205.21 points, exactly 15 points ahead of fellow Japanese skater Rion Sumiyoshi, who fell on a triple loop. Amber Glenn of the United States soared from 11th overnight to finish in the bronze medal position with the second-highest-scoring free skate of the day for a total of 185.39. “I’m still in shock that I’m up here right now,” Glenn said. “I’m excited to see where the rest of the season goes.”World champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates won the ice dance competition for their second Grand Prix win this season, securing a spot at the finals in Beijing next month.Skating to music by Pink Floyd, Chock and Bates extended their lead from Friday’s ...