Michael Russo

Minneapolis, Saint Paul

NHL/Wild scribe for @theathletic. @kfan1003 contributor + @talknorthpod co-host. Ex-FlaPanthers scribe, Ex-Isles diehard, Ex-Newsday paperboy. IG: russohockey

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Articles

Wild trade center Freddy Gaudreau to Kraken for fourth-round pick: Where it leaves the depth chart

1 day ago | nytimes.com | Michael Russo

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild, who are in the market to improve their center depth this summer, traded a center away on Thursday. In what was clearly a contract dump, they sent Freddy Gaudreau to the Seattle Kraken for a fourth-round pick. The Wild get out of the remaining three years of the 32-year-old’s contract at $2.1 million annually. Gaudreau had a 15-team no-trade list.
Crews respond to Cracker Barrel kitchen fire in Woodstock

1 day ago | whsv.com | Michael Russo

WOODSTOCK, Va. (WHSV) - The Woodstock Fire Department was dispatched Wednesday morning to a structure fire at the Cracker Barrel in Woodstock at about 5 a.m.As crews responded, they received reports of a fryer on fire in the kitchen with smoke coming from the restaurant, according to an WFD post on Facebook. When firefighters arrived, a fire had been extinguished in the kitchen by the sprinkler system.
What I’m hearing about the Wild: Offer for JJ Peterka, latest on the Marco Rossi market, more

1 day ago | nytimes.com | Michael Russo

ST. PAUL, Minn. — In an offseason that carries the expectation that the Wild will hit home runs simply because the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter buyout dead money charges are being significantly reduced, one of the big fish the Wild have pursued was traded elsewhere Wednesday night. As The Athletic has reported for weeks, JJ Peterka was one of the high-scoring wingers Minnesota — and several other teams — were pursuing.
West Virginia man arrested for alleged I-81 road rage shooting

2 days ago | whsv.com | Michael Russo

SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in West Virginia arrested 35-year-old Roger T. Chason of Summit Point, West Virginia, on Tuesday following an alleged road rage incident. The incident occurred on Interstate 81 southbound near the 264-mile marker in Shenandoah County on June 18, according to a release from Virginia State Police.
Drone show to replace fireworks at Waynesboro’s summer celebration

2 days ago | whsv.com | Michael Russo

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - The City of Waynesboro will host a “captivating” new drone show to match its new summer event: Glow Waynesboro, or GloW. The drone show, produced by Crozet-based Airloom Drone Shows, will happen over the meadow at the South River Preserve, and attendees will watch from Constitution Park. The drone event will cap off an evening of festivities featuring food trucks and live music from The Skillbillys, a band performing country and Americana music.
Wanted Highland County man apprehended in Augusta County for attempted murder

3 days ago | 29news.com | Michael Russo

AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - A Highland County man who was wanted for an attempted second-degree murder charge was apprehended in Augusta County on Monday. According to the Highland County Sheriff’s Office, Charles “Chuck” Houston Smith was wanted on six felonies and two misdemeanor warrants since May 10 following an incident when Smith shot at his girlfriend while in her vehicle after a verbal altercation, the HCSO report said.
Bicyclist dies after crash with car on Blue Ridge Parkway

3 days ago | whsv.com | Michael Russo

AFTON, Va. (WHSV) - The National Park Service confirmed a bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle on the Afton section of the Blue Ridge Parkway on Saturday. The collision happened at around 11:50 a.m. near milepost 7. NPS Law Enforcement rangers and personnel from Waynesboro Fire and EMS responded and provided medical care to the cyclist, 67-year-old Sharon Kaye Nicholson of Norfolk, according to the NPS release. Nicholson died from her injuries at the scene, the release said.
Wanted Highland County man apprehended in Augusta County for attempted murder

3 days ago | whsv.com | Michael Russo

AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - A Highland County man who was wanted for an attempted second-degree murder charge was apprehended in Augusta County on Monday. According to the Highland County Sheriff’s Office, Charles “Chuck” Houston Smith was wanted on six felonies and two misdemeanor warrants since May 10 following an incident when Smith shot at his girlfriend while in her vehicle after a verbal altercation, the HCSO report said.
Train derails in Augusta County; no injuries reported

4 days ago | wvva.com | Michael Russo

AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Virginia State Police is investigating a train derailment that happened Monday afternoon off East Side Highway in Augusta County, according to a VSP release. First responders were dispatched to the derailment at about 1:57 p.m., which happened a mile and a half north of Dooms Crossing Road, according to the release. The train was a Norfolk Southern train traveling north, carrying around 96 cars. A Norfolk Southern spokesperson told WHSV at least 16 cars derailed.
Shenandoah National Park goes cashless for some fees July 1

4 days ago | 29news.com | Michael Russo

LURAY, Va. (WHSV) - Shenandoah National Park will adopt a cashless fee system starting July 1, meaning entrance and campground fees must be mobile or electronic payments, according to an SNP release. Park visitors can also pay entrance, campground and permitting fees online at www.recreation.gov before their trip. Debit and credit card payments are also accepted in person. Meanwhile, park bookstores and facilities such as gift shops, lodging, waysides and restaurants will still accept cash.