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Teen critically injured in East Berne snowmobile accident

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:56:01 GMT

EAST BERNE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A teenager was taken to the hospital after a snowmobile accident in East Berne Wednesday. The incident took place in the area of Gary Lane and Elm Street. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Albany County sheriff said the 15-year old was conscious and breathing but suffered critical injuries.

Remarkable Women: Katherine Riley

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:56:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It's a profession known for helping people but whose employees don't get that much recognition. The husband of this "Remarkable Woman" finalist wrote a heartfelt nomination letter to make sure his wife knows his admiration and hoped the rest of the Capital Region would learn about her too.The Rileys are a typical young family, with one special difference … their nightly "Good Deed of the Day" conversation. "Yesterday when you were going to the hospital I helped Grandma with stuff," said one of their three boys, as his brother chimed in, "Me too!" Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Dad and all three boys share how they've helped someone, inspired by their mom Katherine, a social worker at Albany Medical Center, "Probably the best thing that I got to do today was pay for somebody's medication because the pharmacy was closed."But it's not just patients she helps wrote her husband Justin. "She has help...

Pedestrian killed after accident involving Amtrak train

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:56:01 GMT

NELLISTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A person has died after an accident involving an Amtrak train, police said. The incident took place just before 11:45 a.m. Wednesday in the village of Nelliston. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police said the train was halted for several hours due to the accident, and the pedestrian sustained fatal injuries. Neither a cause for the accident nor the pedestrian's identity has been released at this time.

'Unfortunate and wrong': Angry taxpayers respond to latest bank bailouts

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:56:01 GMT

The alacritous rescue of depositors at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank by the federal government over the weekend is getting a cynical and frustrated response from taxpayers.Many of the people who The Hill spoke to for this article are nervous that the financial system could be crashing around them again – and angry that rich venture capitalists can get a speedy bailout from the government while expanded social services and loan forgiveness seem to be forever out of reach.“What am I, surprised that our economy is run by people who own banks? No, it’s not a surprise. But yeah, it’s another example of total inequity and racism,” Ellen McTigue, a retired nurse practitioner from New York, told The Hill in an interview. “No surprises there, but it is unfortunate and it’s wrong,” she said.McTigue added she thought the government took a “better safe than sorry” approach that she understood.But she still had concerns about the transparency of the failures and the government’s r...

Prosecutors: Clayton man posed as girl online to obtain child porn

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:56:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A federal judge has sentenced a Clayton, Missouri, man to 11 years in prison after he posed as a girl online to obtain nude photos of minors. Jason W. Fine, 50, was also ordered to pay a $50,000 fine and special assessments of $45,000 that will go into a fund for victims and prevention programs. He pleaded guilty last November to two felonies, soliciting child pornography and receiving child pornography. Trending: Daughter roasts Alton dad in sweet and funny obit According to his plea, Fine admitted that he pretended to be an 11-year-old girl on Kik Messenger, then requested and received nude pictures of the 11-year-old girl from Kentucky. This happened between July 1 and Sept. 2, 2021. In an interview with law enforcement last year, Fine said he had communicated online with multiple minors online and a few had sent him child pornography.The victim's mother, in Wednesday's sentencing hearing, said it was "absolute devastation" when they learned Fine had obtained photos...

Edgar Springs, Missouri woman charged following drug bust

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:56:01 GMT

ROLLA, Mo. - An Edgar Springs, Missouri, woman has been charged following a drug bust at her home.According to Capt. Jason Smith, Rolla Police Department, members of the Phelps County Sheriff's Department joined Rolla law enforcement in serving a search warrant in the 25000 block of County Road 6050 on March 13.Police seized 150 capsules containing a total of 15 grams of fentanyl, as well as six grams of methamphetamine. For visual and comparative purposes, one gram is the equivalent of a sweetener packet. A pistol and other items used for drug distribution were also confiscated.The Phelps County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged April Clift, 45, with second-degree trafficking of drugs, possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Gardner calls action against her 'power grab,' blames subordinates

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:56:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner called the Missouri Attorney General's effort to oust her from office a "gross power grab" in legal filings.With just about 90 minutes left before her deadline to respond, her attorneys went right after Attorney General Andrew Bailey.Gardner points out she was twice elected, and in arguments filed by her attorneys, she said ‘unelected’ Bailey is trying to quote “…thwart the will of the people (and say) ‘I know better, so she’s fired.’” Top story: Report details fatal encounter between accused cop killer, Hermann police Dr. James Tucker described Bailey’s action as “…disrespecting the voters of St. Louis, so it’s called voter suppression.”Tucker said he continues to stand by his votes for Gardner.“She has the credentials. She’s keeping her promise as a candidate," he said. "That is transformation, and when you transform something, you are going to have changes, and people are going to disagree with you.”Gardner's court response sta...

St. Louis County police sub-station moving into Spanish Lake Townhomes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:56:01 GMT

SPANISH LAKE, Mo. - Spanish Lake Townhomes residents will be welcoming new neighbors in the next couple of weeks.The St. Louis County Police Department is adding a sub-station to the property. The sub-station will move into the property's old leasing office.“I think it was important to have it here because it fills a need in the area," said Joe Stilwell, the regional property manager. Top story: Report details fatal encounter between accused cop killer, Hermann police Stilwell said he reached out to the police department last fall to discuss the possibility of adding a sub-station to the property.The sub-station will provide county police officers in north county with a place to take breaks and fill out paperwork.“We were able to create a really good relationship with the St. Louis County police," Stilwell said. "I’ve gotten to know a lot of the officers there, and we felt like this was a great place to be able to do it.”The sub-station will open in the next two weeks. Stilwell sa...

Copper Mountain extends its season by a full two weeks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:56:01 GMT

Copper Mountain will enjoy its longest ski season in 25 years with a two-week extension that was announced by resort officials on Wednesday.Thanks to abundant snow that fell consistently throughout its golden anniversary season, Copper Mountain will remain open through May 7.“It’s been a great 50th season,” said Copper’s president and general manager, Dustin Lyman, according to a news release. “The strong start and consistent snowfall all winter, paired with incredible work from our mountain operations team, has put us in a really good position to extend. We’re excited to provide more opportunities for our guests to get out and enjoy the mountain this spring. As long as conditions allow for it, we’ll keep the chair lifts spinning for an additional two weeks.”Related ArticlesOutdoors | Colorado’s oldest chairlift will be retired next year at age 70 Outdoors | How close are Colorado ski resorts to $300 lift tickets Other Colorado...

8 kids sickened after possibly eating pot gummies at Sun Valley school

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:56:01 GMT

Eight children were treated Wednesday afternoon after possibly ingesting marijuana gummies at a school in Sun Valley, officials said.The incident was reported around 1:20 p.m. at 7330 N. Bakman Avenue, the site of Sun Valley Magnet School, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.The patients were being evaluated for "sudden illness" after ingesting what is believed to be chewable marijuana, officials said. They were all conscious and breathing.The boys and girls are between 12 and 16 years old. Five were taken to a hospital for further treatment, while three were released at the scene to their parents.Officials said that while the kids were discovered sick at the campus, it was unclear if they are students.“A confirmation of how each may be affiliated with the campus remains a matter for LAUSD officials,” LAFD said in an updated alert.Several LAFD units responded to the school, aerial video from Sky5 showed.Marijuana and marijuana edibles are widely available in cannabis stores...