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Morgues short of space to handle rising death toll from Maui fires

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:10 GMT

Follow live updates about wildfires that have devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii this week, destroying a historic town and forcing evacuations. The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, which passed south of the island chain, was partly to blame for strong winds that initially drove the flames, knocking out power and grounding firefighting helicopters.UNCERTAINTY OVER HOW MORGUES WILL HANDLE RISING DEATH TOLLAs the death toll from the fires on the island rises, it’s unclear how morgues will be able to accommodate the number of victims considering there is just one hospital and three mortuaries.The number of deaths has risen to 80, according to a statement by Maui County on Friday. The number of confirmed fatalities in the 9 p.m. announcement increased from the previous figure of 67.OFFICIALS CONSIDER WHERE TO PUT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE DISPLACED FROM THEIR HOMESEmergency managers in Maui were still assessing the scope of the damage Saturday in the center of Lahaina and searchin...

Classes still off early next week in Kentucky’s largest school district due to bus schedule mess

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:10 GMT

LOUSIVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville schools will remain closed early next week to allow for more time to fix bus routes whose redesign left some children at home on the first school day this year and others getting home hours late.The Jefferson County Public Schools had already canceled classes Thursday and Friday in response to Wednesday’s route fiasco. Now there will be no school Monday and Tuesday “as we continue to work on short and long-term changes to ensure the reliability of our bus services.” the district said Saturday on X, formerly known as Twitter. Kentucky’s largest district, with 96,000 students, had retooled its bus system through a Massachusetts-based consulting company that uses computer algorithms to map out courses and stops. It was a response to a chronic bus driver shortage. The redesigned plan reduced the number of routes. Wednesday’s mess resulted in hungry and tired children, angry parents and exasperated politicians. An apologetic Superintendent Ma...

Map shows where Maui suffered estimated $5.5B in damages

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:10 GMT

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In a new map released by the County of Maui, estimates show the extent of the damage sustained from Maui's fires. Those estimates were made based on visual inspection of satellite imagery and open source images.An estimated 2,170 acres burned in the Lahaina area, with 2,719 structures exposed to the fire. Maui wildfire disaster: How can I donate to help? The map further estimates a need to shelter 4,500 which is estimated to need 3,560 gallons of water and 9,000 meals a day.Gov. Josh Green asked rental owners to house displaced residents, stating on Wake Up 2Day that he would change the rules, as needed. Maui Economic Opportunity is currently taking an inventory of available housing to meet the needs of displaced residents. Those able to help can email [email protected]. (Courtesy Maui County)Notable structures that were damaged or lost in the Lahaina fire include Pioneer Inn, along with its restaurant Papa'aina. The Lahaina Arts building was gutted, thou...

Child riding Texas migrant bus dies in southern Illinois

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:10 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A 3-year-old child riding one of Texas’ migrant buses died while on the way to Chicago, officials said Friday, the first time the state has announced a death since it began shuttling thousands of migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border last year.Texas authorities confirmed a child’s death in a statement Friday but did not say where the child was from or why they became ill. The Illinois Department of Public Health said the child was 3 years old and died Thursday in Marion County, in the southern part of that state.“Every loss of life is a tragedy,” the Texas Division of Emergency Management said in a statement. “Once the child presented with health concerns, the bus pulled over and security personnel on board called 9-1-1 for emergency attention.” Strong storms likely overnight into Saturday morning Texas has bused more than 30,000 migrants to Democratic-controlled cities across the U.S. since last year as part of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s sprawling mission o...

Search on for bear that broke into home west of Trinidad, clawed woman’s leg

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:10 GMT

A black bear broke into a home in southeastern Colorado and clawed a woman’s leg. Wildlife officials are searching for the bear.The incident happened early Friday morning when a resident near Boncarbo, west of Trinidad, was awakened by a crashing sound and her dog growling, according to a Colorado Parks and Wildlife news release. The 82-year-old woman opened the doors to her mudroom and a small, cinnamon-colored bear, a yearling weighing less than 100 pounds, scrambled around the room, climbed a shelf and left the house, tearing through and open window screen.The injured woman declined medical attention, according to the CPW.“Under CPW policy, any bear that causes injury to a human is classified as a dangerous bear and, if captured, must be humanely euthanized,”  the release said.CPW Officer Bob Holder was notified of the incident Friday and began a search in the area where a trap was set in case the bear returns.News Alert: CPW searching for small bear that broke ...

Public Health Department alerts Lancaster residents of possible hepatitis A exposure at Panda Express 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:10 GMT

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is working to alert consumers of possible hepatitis A exposure at a Panda Express in Los Angeles County. Hepatitis A was detected in a food handler who worked at the restaurant, which is located at 44411 Valley Central Way, the health department said in a release. “No additional cases have been identified at this time,” health officials said. The L.A. County Public Health Department recommends that any patron who consumed food or beverages from the Panda Express location between July 21 and Aug. 4 get the hepatitis A vaccination.  It is not necessary for people who previously completed the hepatitis A vaccine or are known to have a past infection.  Recall alert: Nestlé chocolate chip cookie dough may contain wood pieces Local pharmacies or physicians’ offices may offer the vaccine, and Public Health will be offering free hepatitis A vaccinations to exposed persons at the Antelope Valley Health Center, located a...

Michigan trooper who ordered dog on injured motorist is acquitted of assault

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:10 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A jury acquitted a Michigan State Police trooper who was charged with assault for not calling off his dog when a suspect was on the ground with a broken hip.Prosecutors said Parker Surbrook’s police dog, Knox, bit and pulled on Robert Gilliam for nearly four minutes in Lansing in 2020. The man couldn’t flee because of his injuries and had begged the trooper to remove the dog.Defense attorney Patrick O’Keefe said the trooper was following his training while waiting for other officers to arrive. He called it a “highly stressful, potentially lethal situation.”“You can second-guess what I did, but I know what my dog did. He was protecting me,” Surbrook testified.Surbrook was acquitted of felonious assault Tuesday following a three-day trial in Ingham County, the Lansing State Journal reported.Gilliam led police on a high-speed chase after Surbrook suspected a man with him outside a liquor store might be carrying a gun. Gilliam said he was on parole in another state...

Bruce Bochy on warm reception from SF Giants fans: ‘I can’t thank them enough’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:10 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Bruce Bochy helped bring this city three World Series championships, and upon his much-anticipated return Friday night, fans greeted him with nearly as many standing ovations to match, a reception the former Giants manager described afterward as “humbling and overwhelming.”When Bochy was introduced before the game, public address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon barely had time to get the words out before fans erupted in their first round of cheers. In the middle of the third inning, fans broke out in chants of “Bo-chy!” as the Giants played a tribute video on the center field scoreboard.“I can’t thank the Giants organization enough for what they did tonight,” Bochy told reporters postgame. “That was really, really cool for me and the fans. I can’t thank them enough. That’s what I should be doing. They’ve been so great to me and you never know how you’re going to be received when you come back. ItR...

San Mateo County libraries offer mental health training

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:10 GMT

(KRON) -- Starting this month, San Mateo County libraries are offering mental health first aid training. The courses are meant to teach people how to respond to a person having a mental health or substance-use crisis.KRON4 spoke with Library Governing Board Chair and San Carlos City Councilmember Sara McDowell. Watch the full interview in the video player above.

Nationwide All-Star BBQ Championship coming to San Jose

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:10 GMT

(KRON) -- On Sunday, the Nationwide All-Star BBQ Championship is coming to San Jose. The event is hosted by "Famous Dave's."Watch KRON4's interview with the founder of "Famous Dave's" Dave Anderson in the video player above.