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  • Keeler: Nathan MacKinnon says Game 7 loss to Dallas ‘like getting over a breakup.’ Now Avalanche star is healed, out for revenge

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    The ghost in the stall meant one thing: Nathan MacKinnon isn’t done haunting the NHL yet.

    As the Avalanche locker room opened for media a few Fridays ago during training camp, the big names crisscrossed, de-taped and unwound. Captain Gabe Landeskog held court at one end. Newbie Brent Burns grinned toothlessly at the other.

    “Every day, you see (MacKinnon) do 10-12 things that are like, ‘Holy (expletive),’” Burns, a veteran defenseman who came over from Carolina, cackled. “And usually I’m at the wrong end of it. So it’s not good.”

    Practice had just ended. MacKinnon’s skates were inside his locker. The rest of him was gone. Grinding.

    “Working out,” an Avs staffer told me.

    Twenty minutes became 25.

    “He’s riding the bike now,” another staffer said. “Will be a bit of time.”

    Twenty-five minutes became 30.

    Then 35. Then 40. Then 45.

    My phone buzzed.

    “He’s on the way,” a voice said.

    Think this man is easing up at age 30? Think he’s satisfied with one Stanley Cup?

    You must be joking.

    “I enjoy the day-to-day grind of it,” the Avs’ iconic center explained. “I enjoy working out. I enjoy skating with guys back home —  just relaxing and working hard and trying to get better. So that kind of keeps me in the moment. ”

    The rocket never rests. MacKinnon stands 6-foot in socks. But if carrying the Avs on his back, if dragging them kicking and screaming, gets Colorado another Stanley Cup in 2026, he’s good with that, too. Hop on.

    “Just trying to get my mind and body ready for a long season,” MacKinnon continued. “Each day I come here, I’m just trying to get a little better. Just try to win every day I have. And hopefully that takes me and the team to a good spot.”

    He’s in a better place than last May. That’s when old friend Mikko Rantanen, in what we hope doesn’t become a recurring theme, tore into MacKinnon’s chest and ripped his heart out. Rantanen, a stalwart of the Avs’ 2022 Cup champs, scored a hat trick to lead his new team, the Dallas Stars, to a maddening, series-clinching Game 7 win over his old one.

    “It’s like getting over a breakup,” MacKinnon said of last season’s ignominious end. “It just takes a long time. Time heals everything.”

    Including the Avs. Last spring’s wounds are this fall’s scars. Last October’s concerns are this year’s colonnades.

    Landeskog, the Captain, is back from the jump. So is big Valeri Nichushkin.

    Brock Nelson signed a 3-year extension to nip that nagging “2C” question in the bud. New winger Victor Olofsson can hit a flea from 50 yards out. Burns brings 6-foot-5 beef to the blue line, to say nothing of the best dang beard in pro hockey.

    “I think when you all lose together, you’re in a painful experience together, I think you can come out of it stronger,” MacKinnon said of the Avs’ first-round elimination by a depleted Stars roster. “No one (in this locker room) was blaming each other; it was all on each other. I think it was a tough loss. We lost to a really good team. But I think we’ll be better because of it.”

    Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) takes the puck down ice against Dallas Stars center Mikael Granlund (64) and Esa Lindell (23) in the first period of game four of the first round of the NHL playoffs at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

    One Cup? For Nate, it’s not enough. It was never enough.

    Mighty MacK’s good pal Sidney Crosby went seven years between championships. Colorado’s Burgundy Bolide turned 30 on Sept. 1. Father Time is the only dude MacKinnon can’t beat to the goal line.

    “This is our fourth year (since 2022), so you just never know when it’s going to come,” the Avs center mused. “It’s just … sometimes, you win a couple in a row. Sometimes, it took (the Penguins) seven. And (then) they won two in a row. Hopefully, that happens for us one day. But I like where we’re at.”

    Enter Burns. Enter Olofsson. Enter new assistant coach Dave Hakstol to help put some pep back into Colorado’s special teams. The Avs’ power play buzzsaw of the ’22 postseason was positively toothless in ’25 against the Stars.

    “It’s not a ton of turnover, like last season (when) we had like nine new guys,” MacKinnon said. “Most of those guys are back. So I think it’s going to be a positive year — positive that we have so many returning guys.”

    The negative? Landy turns 33 in November. Val turns 31 in March. Nelson’s 34th birthday falls on Oct. 15. Burns is lurching toward 41.

    There’s a lot of mileage in that locker room. And an awful lot of tread worn off an awful lot of tires.

    “I won’t look at Nate any differently if he wins one (Cup) or if he wins three,” Eddie Olczyk, the Warner Bros. Discovery and TNT analyst, told me by phone. “He’s won. He’s separated himself from many, many great players who have played this game.

    “In terms of game-breakers and difference-makers, (the Avs) have two of the very best at different positions in (MacKinnon) and (defenseman) Cale Makar. But you need to stay healthy.”

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  • Downtown Clearwater and Clearwater Beach parking rates go up

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    CLEARWATER, Fla. — The next time you go to Downtown Clearwater or Clearwater Beach, you’ll be paying more to park. 

    The new rates went into effect on Oct. 1, 2025.

    What You Need To Know

    • Downtown Clearwater’s on-street parking is going from 50 cents to $1 an hour. Downtown garage rates are also increasing



    • Clearwater Beach parking is also going up. On-street parking is now $4 an hour, and lots are rising to $3.50 an hour



    • The city said the new rates will encourage turnover and better support downtown



    • The updated rates went into effect on Oct. 1, 2025




    The city said the rates will encourage turnover and better support downtown. 

    Lao Deli, a pop-up restaurant, is partnering with Chiang Mai Thai and Sushi Bar in Downtown Clearwater to share their love for Lao food.

    “We know we can reach the masses about Lao food in this area,” said Somsai Thongsavanh, co-owner of Lao Deli.

    Being in Downtown Clearwater, Thongsavanh said they see their fair share of tourists during the spring and winter months. 

    “I wish that folks would just come down when there’s a concert, there are events that’s happening, go check out the calendar,” Thongsavanh said.

    On-street parking is going from 50 cents to $1 an hour, and downtown garages are now 75 cents an hour. 

    “I don’t know how much that’s going to affect that. It’s a slight increase. So, it’s one of those things where we’ll see what happens,” he said.

    The owner of Chiang Mai Thai, who’s had the busines for 18 years agrees. She said she doesn’t expect much to change.

    “We’re seeing people come and go all the time. Prices on things go up, go down, and it didn’t affect anything,” said Nola Louvon, Chiang Mai Thai and Sushi Bar.

    Beach parking is also going up. On-street parking is now $4 an hour, and lots are rising to $3.50 an hour. 

    “I don’t feel good about it, but hopefully they’ll do something about it and make it lower,” said Pierre Kayrouz, beachgoer.

    Either way, Thongsavanh said he’s optimistic for the future because he said the area has a lot to offer.

    “Once you come through here, you’ll want to come back again,” Thongsavanh said.

    And hopefully, Thongsavanh said, you’ll have some Lao food too.

    Clearwater residents can get a 50% discount on both downtown and beach parking. They just have to apply for a permit.

    The BayCare Sound will also have a new flat rate for large events. Starting two hours before the event, parking will be $5.

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  • Delta flight from CLT involved in ‘low-speed collision’ on ground at LaGuardia

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided Wednesday night while on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York, injuring at least one person in what the airline described as a “low-speed collision.”

    What You Need To Know

    • Officials say two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York, injuring at least one person

    • The collision Wednesday night involved the wing of an aircraft getting ready to take off to Roanoke, Virginia, hitting the fuselage of an aircraft arriving from Charlotte, North Carolina

    • A statement from Delta described it as a “low-speed collision”

    • The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says a flight attendant had non-life threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital


    The wing of an aircraft getting ready to take off to Roanoke, Virginia, hit the fuselage of an aircraft arriving from Charlotte, North Carolina, according to a statement from Delta.

    A flight attendant had non-life threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital, according a statement from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. There were no reports of passengers injured, the airline said.

    The rest of the airport’s operations were not expected to be impacted, according to Delta.

    “Delta will work with all relevant authorities to review what occurred as safety of our customers and people comes before all else,” the statement from Delta said. “We apologize to our customers for the experience.”

    The Delta Connection aircraft involved in the collision are operated by Endeavor Air.

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  • Roundabout coming to problematic Mount Dora intersection

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    MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Changes are coming to a Mount Dora intersection that has been a source of confusion for drivers.

    In 2008, the intersection where Old Highway 441 meets Eudora Road and County Road 19A received an F grade for level of service.

    “It’s not a traditional intersection and I think that’s what makes it the most confusing for people,” said Allison Hartog from Set in Stone Monuments, a business located at the intersection.

    What You Need To Know

    • A Lake County investigation found that crashes are common at the intersection of Old Highway 441, Eudora Road and County Road 19A in Mount Dora

    • County leaders have approved a roundabout for the intersection

    • A county spokesperson says work will begin this winter


    Hartog’s family started the business at the beginning of the year.

    From the business’ front window, she spots drivers going every which way at Old Highway 441, Eudora Road and County Road 19A.

    Lake County found that from August 2020 to August 2025, there were 64 crashes at or near the intersection.

    “There are quite a few accidents here, and I think it’s just because people don’t realize which direction traffic is coming from because it’s so many different directions,” Hartog said.

    That’s why in July, Lake County Commissioners approved a single-lane roundabout that would connect Old Highway 441, Eudora Road and County Road 19A, to increase capacity through the intersection and reduce the number of crashes.

    According to a county spokesperson, construction should begin this winter.

    “It’s needed,” Hartog said of the project. “The community is growing, the traffic is getting busier. A lot of people don’t like the roundabouts, but I think at this particular intersection it’s going to be a great solution to the problem.”

    The project totals just over $8 million, with $1.3 million coming from the city of Mount Dora, $1.7 million from grant funding and the rest, $5 million, coming from Lake County.

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  • New Citrus Connection pilot project to extend service hours

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    LAKELAND, Fla. — Citrus Connection recently announced it is extending service by three hours on its most popular routes.

    What You Need To Know

    • Citrus Connection will add three more hours of service to five of its busiest routes as part of a $1.1 million pilot project

    • Nearly 65% of riders requested longer service hours, with many relying on buses to get home from later shifts

    • The two-year project begins in October 2026


    The move is part of a $1.1 million pilot project funded by the Florida Department of Transportation.

    The extended service pilot project will focus on the following routes, which account for over 50% of the transit company’s ridership:

    • Gold Line (U.S. 98 North — Lakeland business corridor)
    • Blue Line 2 (South Florida Avenue — Lakeland)
    • Route 30 (Winter Haven to Legoland)
    • Route 15 (Lake Alfred to Haines City)
    • Purple Line (regional connector: Lakeland Downtown Terminal to Winter Haven Downtown Terminal)

    Most mornings, you’ll find resident Nancy Cooper waiting in downtown Lakeland for the Purple Line. Since retiring in 2005, she says exploring the different stops along the way has helped keep her busy.

    “I love getting out each and every day. Sometimes I ride the bus to different cities,” she said.

    However, she says she’s unable to stay out for long. Service ends at varying times on bus routes, but the latest is currently 7:15 p.m.

    “If I’m some place after that time, I’ve got to walk home, catch an Uber to try to get home,” she said.

    Like Cooper, nearly 65% of Citrus Connection’s customers requested longer service hours, according to a recent survey. Now, General Manager Tom Phillips says the transit system is able to meet riders’ needs, especially those who work later shifts.

    “This allows us to be relevant in the second-shift workers’ lives, but also allows those people in the service sector, people who are working at restaurants for example, now they can pick up later shifts and still use public transportation,” Phillips said.

    While the pilot project is only expected to last for two years starting in October 2026, Cooper hopes the initiative stays around.

    “That would be a good idea and also on Sundays, you know?” she said.

    So she can continue visiting new places as she enjoys her retirement.

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  • Dunedin High School addresses long-time traffic issues on neighborhood roads

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    DUNEDIN, Fla. — Neighbors in Dunedin are frustrated over traffic from Dunedin High School that they say can block their driveways.

    What You Need To Know

    • Neighbors are frustrated about traffic on Texas Avenue during drop off and pick up at Dunedin High School

    • One homeowner says she has to plan her day around avoiding the traffic

    • Neighbors say they’ve tried for years to get it addressed

    • After Spectrum News asked about it, the school is now telling parents not to use Texas Avenue anymore


    Ann Lockwich lives on Texas Avenue, behind Dunedin High.

    She says traffic can be so bad on her residential street that she can’t even leave her home during pickup and drop-off.

    “You cannot get out of the driveway. And so we kind of plan when we leave our house. And when we return. Because we can’t get in and out of the house,” Lockwich said.

    She says that during afternoon pickup, drivers will park on one side of the street. But as others try to pass, the small one-way street can turn into two lanes.

    “They will move if we try to get out. But it’s hard to get out around the corner,” Lockwich said.

    Lockwich says there used to be “No Parking” signs on the street. Since they were removed, there has been gridlock on Texas Avenue.

    “The issue more than anything is we have to time when we leave our house. And when we come home, we’re blocked. We’re concerned if we ever needed emergency services, they wouldn’t be able to access our home,” Lockwich said.

    Lockwich says this has been a concern for years but she has never been able to get the city or the school to address it, despite many emails and phone calls.

    She felt there has to be a solution.

    “I think it’s a solvable problem. We want to solve it. And we don’t want to cause anybody any heartache,” Lockwich said.

    So Lockwich reached out to Real Time Traffic Expert Tim Wronka for help.

    He found out that the city of Dunedin removed “No Parking” signs on Texas Avenue last year as they addressed the traffic flow on surrounding roads. In addition, city officials told him that it was school leaders who told parents to use Texas Avenue for drop-off and pickup.

    When Spectrum News contacted Pinellas County Schools about it, officials told him a letter would be sent out to parents asking them to no longer use Texas Avenue.

    In the letter to parents, Principal James Kiblinger said:

    “I am sorry to say that we will not be able to use the Texas road for student drop-offs or pick-ups each day. The gate will be left open for the use by our students that walk or ride their bike to school. 

    New signs will be posted stating that there will be no stopping or parking on Texas Ave., and this includes the dropping-off or picking-up of students.”

    (Courtesy of Ann Lockwich)

    The letter goes on to say that drop-off and pickup will be done in the school’s south and north parking lots.

    Lockwich said she is grateful for the change and hopes it helps with traffic on the road.

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  • Bridge repairs prompt more weekend closures for I-94, I-35E in St. Paul

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    I-94 weekend closure in Twin Cities tests patience of residents, businesses



    I-94 weekend closure in Twin Cities tests patience of residents, businesses

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    As bridge repair work continues in St. Paul, the Minnesota Department of Transportation says sections of two interstates will be closed again this weekend. 

    According to MnDOT, all westbound lanes of I-94 will be closed between I-35E and John Ireland Boulevard. 

    In addition, southbound traffic on I-35E will be detoured because that interstate will be closed between University Avenue and 10th Street. 

    Both closures will last until 5 a.m. Monday. 

    Detours are as follows: 

    • I-94: Drivers will be sent to northbound I-35E to westbound Highway 36 and then back south on Highway 280
    • I-35E: Traffic will be directed to eastbound I-94 to southbound Highway 52 and I-494

    The closures, according to MnDOT, are necessary for crews to continue repairing nine bridges in St. Paul this summer. Those bridges are: 

    • Jackson Street
    • Robert Street
    • Minnesota Street
    • Cedar Street
    • Wabasha Street. North
    • 10th Street West
    • Western Avenue North
    • Marion Street
    • The ramp from 5th St. to the westbound lanes of I-94

    Next month, construction crews are expected to begin working on the John Ireland Boulevard bridge. MnDOT says the bridge, which is nearly 60 years old, will be disassembled and rebuilt. 

    Once rebuilt, the agency says it will include safety and appearance changes but will have the same footprint as the current bridge. Some of the changes include updates to the current bike and pedestrian facilities, railing replacements, repairs to sidewalks and more. 

    NOTE: The above video first aired on Aug. 15, 2025. 

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  • State investigating after 2 workers die at different Twin Cities construction sites within 48 hours

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    Friends and family of two construction workers are grieving after two different construction sites in the Twin Cities saw fatalities within 48 hours.

    The first happened on Wednesday on Interstate 35W in Burnsville. The other was on Thursday off Highway 610 in Maple Grove.

    “It’s been extremely difficult and tough for all workers in Minnesota,” said Joel Smith, the president of the union representing nearly 14,000 construction and general laborers across the area. “The families of the members, Pierre and Adam, that died tragically … we’re thinking of them, supporting them, consulting them.”

    Just before 9 a.m. Wednesday, 29-year-old Pierre Mack, a cement mixer, died after a boom truck hit him off I-35W in Burnsville. Adam Smith, 25, was on the job alongside Highway 610 in Maple Grove on Thursday afternoon when he was fatally struck by a dump truck.

    Mack’s father, Bernara Harris, spoke to WCCO on Thursday.

    “That smile was incredible, bro. I’m talking like … he could light a room. He smiled, and man, it’s over. It’s just over,” said Harris.

    The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry said the state’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating both incidents.

    “Minnesota OSHA Compliance will inspect the work area for safety or health hazards, interview the employer and other employees, and review any required training procedures and training records,” the state agency said in a written statement. 

    Smith says that, in our region, many construction workers are fitting a year’s worth of hours in a 7- or 8-month period, adding to the pressure of an already hectic surrounding.

    “We’ve got people going past you, at inches, at 50 to 70 miles an hour. So these are very dangerous jobs to begin with,” said Smith.

    He added that, by putting your foot on the brake, “You’re impacting people’s lives that are no different than anybody else. Take your time, obey the speed limits and the distance and be aware.”

    The union is working to provide mental health resources to those who witnessed the deaths.

    In response to the tragedies, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking all staff to observe a “safety stand down” at work on Monday.

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    Frankie McLister, originally from Middletown, Maryland, holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism.

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  • WSDOT warns fall construction will cause traffic delays in western WA

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    SEATTLE – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced another round of closures and construction projects in western Washington this weekend.

    In classic WSDOT meme-culture fashion, the agency cheerfully marked the end of summer construction season on social media – only to follow with a tongue-in-cheek announcement that fall roadwork will be in full swing this weekend.

    “The University of Washington Huskies will be facing off against the Ohio State University Buckeyes on Saturday, Sept. 27, but crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will also be putting on their game faces for region-wide closures beginning Friday, Sept. 26 and continuing through Monday, Sept. 29,” announced WSDOT in a press release.

    Keep reading for information on construction projects happening this weekend on I-5, I-405, I-90 and SR-18.

    WSDOT says that some of the work is weather-dependent, and if rain is in the forecast, crews may cancel closures a day or two in advance. Here’s a look at the seven-day forecast:

    Warm weather is on the way for Seattle this upcoming weekend. (FOX 13 Seattle)

    Southbound I-5 closed through Kent, WA

    Starting Friday, Sept. 26, at 11:59 p.m., southbound I-5 will be closed from SR-516/Kent Des Moines Road to South 272nd Street. Crews will be replacing 60 concrete panels and performing pavement repair work until Monday, Sept. 29 at 4 a.m.

    While I-5 is closed, the southbound SR-509 expressway will also close between 24th Avenue South and I-5.

    According to WSDOT, drivers can use SR-99 or Military Road South as a detour. Additionally, southbound SR-167 will remain open for traffic.

    Southbound I-405 closed through Renton, WA

    WSDOT says southbound I-405 will be closed from Northeast Sunset Boulevard to SR-167 starting Friday, Sept. 26 at 11:59 p.m. Crews will be installing drainage crossings, paving and shifting lanes until Monday, Sept 29 at 4 a.m.

    The work, which is part of the I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes project, is weather dependent and may be rescheduled if rain is in the forecast.

    A signed detour will be in place, directing drivers to Northeast Sunset Boulevard.

    Lane reductions on westbound I-90 through Issaquah, WA

    Westbound I-90 will be reduced to one lane near Front Street starting Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. The Front Street on-ramp to westbound I-90 will also be closed during this time.

    WSDOT says crews will perform bridge repairs, and the closure is expected to last until Sunday, Sept. 28 at 8 a.m.

    The work, which is part of the I-90 westbound SR-900 to East Sunset Way Paving and Expansion Joint Replacement project, is weather dependent and may be rescheduled if rain is in the forecast.

    Lane reductions on Westbound SR-18 in Auburn, WA

    Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, only one westbound lane of SR-18 will remain open until 1 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28. During this time, the Auburn Way South on-ramp to westbound SR-18 will also be closed. 

    A signed detour will direct drivers to the Third Street Southwest on-ramp.

    From 2 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, all westbound lanes of SR-18 will be closed. Traffic will be routed off at Auburn Way South where drivers can re-enter SR-18 via the on-ramp. WSDOT says police will be present, guiding traffic through the intersection.

    The closures will allow crews to replace bridge joints as part of the eastbound SR-18 C Street Southwest to Green River paving and joint replacement project. The work is also weather dependent and may be rescheduled.

    This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

    The Source: Information in this story comes from the Washington State Department of Transportation.

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  • Off-duty officer shoots man inside NYC’s busy Penn Station, police say

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    Off-duty officer shoots and wounds man inside New York City’s busy Penn Station, police say

    Updated: 10:07 AM EDT Sep 25, 2025

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    An off-duty police officer shot and wounded a man inside Pennsylvania Station, the main intercity railroad station in New York City and the busiest station in the U.S., authorities said.Police responded to a 911 call at 7 p.m. Wednesday reporting a 32-year-old man had been shot inside the portion of the midtown Manhattan station, a complex that includes Penn Station, a police spokesperson said.The unidentified man was transported to a hospital and was in stable condition, police said.No additional information about the shooting was immediately released, including what led up to it.Video showed a large police presence at a section of the station that serves the Long Island Rail Road.People should avoid the area because of the investigation, police said, warning of delays and traffic.The railroad station underneath Madison Square Garden can serve roughly 600,000 passengers daily via Amtrak, the New York subway system, and two regional rail lines — the Long Island Rail Road and New Jersey Transit.In April, President Donald Trump’s administration announced it would take control of the planned $7 billion reconstruction of the aging station, sidelining the city’s mass transit agency.

    NEW YORK —

    An off-duty police officer shot and wounded a man inside Pennsylvania Station, the main intercity railroad station in New York City and the busiest station in the U.S., authorities said.

    Police responded to a 911 call at 7 p.m. Wednesday reporting a 32-year-old man had been shot inside the portion of the midtown Manhattan station, a complex that includes Penn Station, a police spokesperson said.

    The unidentified man was transported to a hospital and was in stable condition, police said.

    No additional information about the shooting was immediately released, including what led up to it.

    Video showed a large police presence at a section of the station that serves the Long Island Rail Road.

    People should avoid the area because of the investigation, police said, warning of delays and traffic.

    The railroad station underneath Madison Square Garden can serve roughly 600,000 passengers daily via Amtrak, the New York subway system, and two regional rail lines — the Long Island Rail Road and New Jersey Transit.

    In April, President Donald Trump’s administration announced it would take control of the planned $7 billion reconstruction of the aging station, sidelining the city’s mass transit agency.

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  • Shoreway eastbound lanes to close again on Friday

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    CLEVELAND — Heads up, Clevelanders: The Shoreway’s eastbound lanes will once again close starting Friday for water main repairs. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The eastbound lanes will be fully closed at West 45th Street starting around 10 a.m. Friday

    • The lanes are expected to be closed through Monday

    • Westbound lanes will remain open

    The City of Cleveland said the eastbound lanes will be fully closed at West 45th Street starting around 10 a.m. Friday as crews address a damaged water main beneath the roadway. 

    The closure is expected to last through Monday morning. This is the latest of the closures the roadway has faced since earlier this month when the water main broke. 

    The westbound lanes will remain open, however, westsiders looking to get over to the east side should take the following detours: 

    • I-90 eastbound via West 117th Street or West 150th Street
    • Detroit Avenue to local north–south connectors like W. 25th or W. 9th/W. Huron Road

    The city added that access to Edgewater Beach and the Edgewater Marina will not be affected. 

    “We thank drivers for their patience and encourage everyone to plan ahead,” the city wrote in a release.

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  • Safety patrollers keep students safe at school drop off

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    ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The AAA School Safety Patrol program is the world’s largest student-led safety initiative. Through the program, kids across the country work to ensure their fellow students safely make it to school and back.

    What You Need To Know

    • AAA School Safety Patrol helps students navigate to and from school

    • Patrollers are key at school drop off and pick up times to keep traffic flowing

    • AAA found the program has been credited with reducing pedestrian injuries among children


    Evangeline Sous is a morning lieutenant in her AAA School Safety Patrol at West Creek Elementary School in Hunters Creek.

    “Usually in school I feel like there’s something missing,” Sous said. “So safety patrolling helps me have more responsibility.”

    One of her responsibilities is taking attendance, making sure other safety patrollers are in their positions during what can be the hectic morning drop-off.

    The morning drop-off and afternoon pickup can lead to backups at just about any school in our area. Safety patrollers like Sous are in charge of keeping the flow of traffic moving.

    “I like to open the door long enough so that they’re in this pavement so that they don’t trip and fall,” Sous said.

    Sous was trained by one of the best. Back in May, Reese Tintle was named the Florida and National Safety Patroller of the Year. The honor helped her transition to middle school this school year.

    “It made me very confident for what I could succeed in this world,” Tintle said.

    AAA reported that more than 679,000 students across the country are members of its safety patrol program.

    While they don’t direct traffic, patrollers help students navigate to and from school.

    “Their visible presence and structured training have been credited by global safety organizations with reducing pedestrian injuries among children aged 5 to 14, the demographic most at risk,” AAA stated in a news release.

    “The safety patrol program is a very integral part of the school,” safety patrol advisor at West Creek Elementary, Keith Johnson, said. “They’re not only used for traffic safety or for the flow of traffic, we also use them when it comes to our delayed dismissals.”

    If there’s bad weather when school lets out, it’s the safety patrollers who help connect students to their parents.

    At West Creek, they have more applicants than positions to fill.

    “They really see it as something that is a valuable part of being in the school,” Johnson said. “They see it as something that gives them responsibility, it gives them a purpose.”

    More than 35,000 schools across the country have a School Safety Patrol program.

    AAA encourages more elementary schools to enroll to make school zones safer.

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  • I-75 reopens hours after dump truck hits overpass in Marion County

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    MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Interstate 75 reopened Wednesday morning, hours after a dump truck hit an overpass in northern Marion County overnight.

    The impact caused damage to the County Road 320 bridge, and major delays on southbound I-75, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. 

    “Preliminary looks like (the dump truck driver) had been working in the area and the dump bed was up,” said FDOT District 5 Spokeswoman Cindi Lane. 

    FDOT said the 55-year-old driver from Ocala, was driving the dump truck with the bed in a raised position when it collided with the overpass, causing significant damage. The driver of the truck was not injured. 

    The crash initially caused all southbound lanes on I-75 to close between County Road 234 (Exit 374) in Alachua County and County Road 318 (Exit 268) in Marion County.

    FDOT said drivers should still expect delays and use caution in the area as crews continue to work on repairs. 

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  • ‘No way out’: 2 emergency bridge closures leave Enumclaw, WA cut off and frustrated

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    ENUMCLAW, Wash. – Residents and business owners in Enumclaw say they’re running out of options as two main bridges into town remain closed for emergency repairs.

    The White River Bridge on State Route 410 and the Dan Evans Green River Bridge on State Route 169 — commonly called the Kummer Bridge — are both shut down, leaving only one major way in and out of town.

    What they’re saying:

    Shayln Stipp, who owns Baked by Shayln inside Krain’s Korner, says the closures have led to a noticeable drop in customers.

    “We’re seeing a huge decline from that as compared to the Buckley bridge because it’s so much closer to us,” she said. “With all the growth in Maple Valley and Black Diamond, a lot of those people come here for lunches, and with the detour it’s just too far to go on their lunch breaks now. We’ve noticed a huge hit.”

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    She said the last time a bridge shut down into Maple Valley 10 to 15 years ago, her business nearly closed for good.

    For commuters, Stipp says the closures have turned the Auburn-Enumclaw highway into a bottleneck.

    “Having that be closed has made the Auburn Enumclaw highway just a terror,” she said. “In the morning and the afternoon, there can be up to an hour and a half of traffic just to get down ten miles worth of road.”

    And the situation may soon get worse.

    “There’s one more big one coming up,” she warned. “That one Auburn Enumclaw highway — the main way out of here right now unless you’re detouring through Ravensdale or down through the valley is supposed to be shut down next week for like four nights from like 9 to 5.”

    Acknowledging the inconvenience to travelers throughout the area, WSDOT spokesperson R.B. McKeon says the agency could not put off the work because of weather concerns.

    “We’ll be in that winter season soon and it was just important from our perspective to get those done,” said McKeon.

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  • Child Passenger Safety Week aims to reduce child deaths on the road

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    CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Child Passenger Safety Week is underway in North Carolina.

    What You Need To Know

    • Recent CDC data shows that 700 kids under 14 years old were killed across the country in 2023
    • Almost half of them were not strapped into their car seat or strapped in correctly
    • The NHTSA says that properly used child restraints reduce deaths by 71% for infants younger than 1 year old


    The awareness campaign runs between Sept. 21-27, and is focused on reducing child deaths on the road.

    It has helped contribute to decreasing the number of kids dying in car crashes by over half since 1975.

    Still, recent data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention shows that 700 kids under the age of 14 were killed across the country in 2023. Nearly half of them were not strapped into their car seat or strapped in correctly, officials say.

    It’s why Carolinas Medical Center, in partnership with Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg, hosts free car seat check events across Charlotte.

    These events give parents an opportunity to make sure their children’s car seats are properly installed.

    Director of Injury Prevention at Carolinas Medical Center Janice Williams says the events are important because while the seats can be installed based on the manufacturer’s instructions, every car has different limitations.

    “Some might let you leave it in the middle seat, some of them, the seats might not be long enough to hold the whole car seat,” Williams said. “We have to help with the compatibility with the child, the seat, the vehicle, and what the parent is going to use correctly every single time.”

    Williams says protecting your child in the car goes beyond the installation of their seat.

    “When the harness is wrong, the child can still move in the crash, and still takes a portion of the injury,” Williams said. “And if they’re small size, that can end up being very severe and life-altering for them.”

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says properly used child restraints reduce deaths by 71% for infants under the age of 1, and 54% for kids between 1 and 4 years old.

    State law requires kids who are under 8 years old and weigh 80 pounds or less to stay in a car seat or booster. Williams, however, recommends using a booster until they’re at least 10 years old.

    It is recommended to follow NHTSA’s car seat recommendations based on your child’s age and size.

    You can use NHTSA’s Car Seat Inspection locator to find a location near you. 

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  • Box truck catches fire, causes rush hour havoc near Golden as highway ramps close

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    A box truck caught fire Monday evening as it was exiting Interstate 70 on the ramp to eastbound C-470, forcing closures of two highway ramps near Golden and causing headaches for rush-hour commuters.

    The Clear Creek Sheriff’s Office reported at 5:15 p.m. that the driver of the box truck managed to escape the vehicle.

    Authorities closed the I-70 east ramp to C-470 and U.S. 6 at exit 260. Traffic is required to stay on I-70 east or take exit 259 south to Morrison to get to eastbound C-470 or north to get to State Highway 6.

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  • Brevard resident calls for turn lane at Viera Boulevard-Murrell intersection

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    VIERA, Fla. — A Brevard County resident says traffic on westbound Viera Boulevard at the Murrell Road intersection backs up and a westbound right turn lane is needed.

    What You Need To Know

    • Backups are common at the westbound Viera Boulevard at Murrell Road intersection, Brevard County resident Paul Lewis says

    • Lewis says a westbound right turn lane is needed to reduce backups

    • Brevard County is studying the possibility of a dedicated westbound right-turn lane on Viera Boulevard

    • Brevard County is also considering an adjustment to the signal timing at the intersection


    “When it’s really congested and a busy time of the day, traffic can get backed up considerably to the east on Viera Boulevard,” said Grand Isle community resident Paul Lewis.

    Every direction, except westbound Viera Boulevard, has a right-turn lane.

    Without the lane at the red light, drivers looking to make a right get stuck behind those that need to go through the intersection.

    Lewis also says when drivers travel southbound on Murrell Road and look to turn left onto Viera Boulevard, he has to wait a while before he can clear the intersection.

    “This red light, red arrow, only stays on a very short period of time,” he said. “And at times, I have seen only five cars be able to make the turn before it turns to yellow.”

    The Brevard County public works director says traffic officials are studying possible upgrades at the intersection, including a dedicated westbound right-turn lane.

    County officials also said they will review signal timing to keep traffic moving safely and efficiently, but that study won’t be completed until spring 2026.

    “It’s going to take a lot of planning and a lot more configuration, adjustment of lights, but the traffic is going to get heavier,” Lewis said.

    Neither design nor construction is currently funded.

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  • Dangerously close call prompts Bartow driver to call for more railroad safety

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    POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Bartow driver is expressing concerns about safety at a railroad crossing after narrowly avoiding a collision with a train.

    Trumeeyka Hawkins needed a moment when she was recalling her near-miss at a railroad crossing in Bartow.


    “It was very close,” she said. “It was a very close call. If I was not aware of my surroundings, I would’ve lost my life.”

    She was driving on Jackson Avenue when she came to the tracks near North Street just as a train was coming through.

    She hit her brakes just in time.

    “I almost lost my life,” she said. ”Because there is no safety rail there.”

    And that’s her question: Why is there no gate at the tracks? in fact, many crossings don’t have them, they just have warning signals.

    “There’s kids driving,” she said. “There’s elderly that’s driving. And if there’s no safety arm, if you’re not paying attention, you can easily lose your life from a train coming and there’s no safety rail.”

    Trumeeyka Hawkins became emotional recalling her close call with a train while driving recently in Bartow. (Spectrum News/Tim Wronka)

    After relaying Hawkins’ near-miss story to CSX, railway officials said crashes at railroad crossings are more common than people realize.

    In fact, CSX said every three hours in the U.S., a person or vehicle is hit by a train.

    That’s even more reason for a safety crossing gate, Hawkins said.

    “We need to do something about this railroad crossing,” she said. “There’s people, there’s travelers that’s coming to the city. If they’re not paying attention, if I had on my music, then in a second, things could’ve been different.”  

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  • Driver in custody after deadly crash on Near West Side, police say

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    CHICAGO (WLS) — A driver is in custody after a man died in a West Side crash early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.

    Police said the crash happened in the Near West Side neighborhood’s 2600-block of West Warren Boulevard around 1:50 a.m.

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    A 42-year-old man driving a black Dodge SUV rear-ended a Grey Hyundai sedan, which was stopped at a traffic signal, police said.

    Police said the sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered injuries throughout his body. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

    The SUV’s driver was taken into custody, and charges are pending, police said.

    CPD’s Major Accidents Unit is investigating.

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  • Cyberattack disrupts systems, causes delays at major European airports

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    A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe’s major airports, officials said Saturday, though the initial impact appeared to be limited.

    The disruptions to electronic systems initially reported at Brussels, Berlin’s Brandenburg and London’s Heathrow airports meant that only manual check-in and boarding was possible. Many other European airports said their operations were unaffected.

    “There was a cyberattack on Friday night 19 September against the service provider for the check-in and boarding systems affecting several European airports including Brussels Airport,” said Brussels Airport in a statement, initially reporting a “large impact” on flight schedules.

    Airports said the issue centered around a provider of check-in and boarding systems — not airlines or the airports themselves.

    People at Brandenburg Airport airport as a cyber attack has caused delays, in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. 

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    Collins Aerospace, whose systems help passengers check themselves in, print boarding passes and bag tags and dispatch their luggage from a kiosk, cited a “cyber-related disruption” to its MUSE (Multi-User System Environment) software at “select airports.”

    As the day wore on, the fallout appeared to be contained.

    Brussels Airport spokesperson Ihsane Chioua Lekhli told broadcaster VTM that by mid-morning, nine flights had been canceled, four were redirected to another airport and 15 faced delays of an hour or more. She said it wasn’t immediately clear how long the disruptions might last.

    Axel Schmidt, head of communications at the Brandenburg airport, said that by late morning, “we don’t have any flights canceled due to this specific reason, but that could change.” The Berlin airport said operators had cut off connections to affected systems.

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    People at Brandenburg Airport airport as a cyber attack has caused delays, in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

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    Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, said the disruption has been “minimal” with no flight cancellations directly linked to the problems afflicting Collins. A spokesperson would not provide details as to how many flights have been delayed as a result of the cyberattack.

    The airports advised travelers to check their flight status and apologized for any inconvenience.

    Collins, an aviation and defense technology company that is a subsidiary of RTX Corp., formerly Raytheon Technologies, said it was “actively working to resolve the issue and restore full functionality to our customers as quickly as possible.”

    “The impact is limited to electronic customer check-in and baggage drop and can be mitigated with manual check-in operations,” it said in a statement.

    It wasn’t the only cyber incident targeting airports. One of Russia’s busiest airports said on Friday that its website had been hacked and was offline. Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg said that access to its website was restricted, but that operations at the nation’s second-largest air hub were unaffected and specialists were working to restore service. 

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