Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

On Sunday, Aug. 16, Fishkill police caught a black cow + several sheep and goats that escaped near Van Wyck Lake Road, and the animals were safely returned to their barn after a brief foot chase.

On Saturday, Aug. 15, Town of Hyde Park Police Officer Wolf-Davidson climbed into a storm drain in town to rescue a trapped dog, enduring a few nips to his hand before reuniting the animal with its owner with help from bystanders.

Ace Hardware is offering summer deals on grills, grilling tools, and patio furniture with discounts up to $500 at local stores.

The retailer expects its Labor Day Sale to be announced soon (check with your store for updates).

Wappingers Central School District will welcome students on Sept.

8 with a $153.77 million plan emphasizing safety, mental health & essential building repairs. The plan also expands law enforcement presence and partners with Dutchess Community College for new academic and early college initiatives.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $24.5 million project to replace two nearly 60-year-old bridges on I-84 & I-684 in Southeast, Putnam County.

Drivers face staged lane shifts today with overnight closures during demolition while the new bridges finish in 2027 and 2028.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $24.5 million project to replace two 60-year-old bridges on the I-84/I-684 ramp in Putnam County.

Motorists should expect lane shifts and overnight closures as the new bridges finish by 2027 and 2028 (featuring wider ramps and higher clearances).

Construction has begun on a $24.5 million project to replace two nearly 60-year-old bridges on the ramp between I-84 and I-684 in Southeast, Putnam County, and drivers should expect lane shifts and overnight closures as work continues, with the I-684 bridge finishing in 2027 and the I-84 bridge by 2028.

If a bat enters a home, local health experts advise residents to stay calm, avoid direct contact, and call animal control if any person or pet may have been exposed — officials stress testing the bat for rabies before releasing it.