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Police make 4 notable DWI arrests in Capital Region

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police in Troop G made four notable DWI arrests between March 10 and 16. One driver recorded a BAC of 0.29% and was found to have an outstanding warrant. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday, March 11, State Police of Clifton Park responded to a one-car crash on State Route 146, where they discovered an unoccupied vehicle. Police were able to locate the driver, James J. Vreeland, 35, of Schenectady, at a nearby business. Vreeland was charged with Driving While Impaired With Drugs and other Vehicle and Traffic Law Violations. Vreeland had a previous DWI conviction in the last ten years and did not have a valid driver's license. He refused to provide a sample to determine the drug content in his blood. He was issued tickets to the Clifton Park Town Court on March 23 and released. NYSP: Cohoes man makes bomb threat at a daycare center On the evening of March 11, the State Polic...

Fort Edward duo allegedly failed to pay subcontractors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people have been arrested after allegedly failing to pay subcontractors they hired. New York State Police said Mark Hafner ll, 37, and Megan Hafner, 37, both of Fort Edward, were arrested on March 16. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On October 19, 2022, police received a complaint that a company had stolen money meant to pay subcontractors. After an investigation, police found that the victim hired Property Pro Builders LLC, which is owned by the Hafners, to oversee the building of a home in Fort Ann. The Hafners allegedly withdrew funds from a construction loan which was meant to pay the subcontractors but did not fully reimburse them. Because of this, police said the couple kept over $45,000. NYSP: Cohoes man makes bomb threat at a daycare center Both were charged with third-degree grand larceny, which is a felony. The couple surrendered themselves to State Police in Granville for proc...

NCAA Tournament brings multiple players, coaches with local ties back to Capital Region

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Madness has arrived in Albany. All eight teams scheduled to play at MVP Arena in the opening round of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament took to the floor for practice and spoke to the media for the first time Thursday. And there are some local ties within those teams that local fans will want to keep their eye on heading into Friday's four matchups. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At the top of that list: Andre Jackson. The Albany Academy grad will lead fourth-seeded UConn into its' matchup with 13-seed Iona in game two of the day at 4:30 p.m. The human highlight reel doesn't want to hog the spotlight. But there's one person who's excited to see the lights shine down on him: his mom."She texted me she was so happy; she was gonna cry," said Jackson. "But, I mean…it's great to just be able to have such a big game at somewhere so close to home. Honestly, somewhere I grew up comin' to ...

Rescue crews help 25-year-old Missouri horse recover after fall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

DITTMER, Mo. - Crews carefully helped a 25-year-old horse recover after a scare earlier this week in Jefferson County. Missouri Emergency Response's large rescue team helped a downed horse around 10 a.m. Wednesday in Dittmer, Missouri. Crews applied headgear, a halter and an A-frame in an attempt to lift the horse. Crews later attached two additional side stabilizers. Top story: Mishandled evidence leads to murder case dismissal After the third attempt to lift the horse, it stood up on all four hooves. Around 15 minutes after that, the horse was able to walk slowly and drink several buckets of water. MERS shared pictures of the rescue and recovery efforts from Wednesday via Facebook.

Illinois lawmakers push for laws to combat fentanyl epidemic

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD)– It's a growing problem that is showing no signs of slowing down. State lawmakers said fentanyl-related overdoses are spiking throughout the nation, the state, and it's trickling down to Central Illinois communities. The spiking concern, which is claiming numerous lives, is prompting legislation on the state level. Lawmakers said laced narcotics are leaving a trail of bodies throughout the country. House Republican leader Tony McCombie (Savanna) said drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental deaths among Illinoisans ages 18-49."This is not unusual, it's happening everywhere in every state we're seeing increases of fatal overdoses," Chris Schaffner, program director at JOLT Harm reduction in Peoria, said.Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said so far five people in Peoria County have died from overdoses this year. This issue killed more than 42 people in Peoria County in 2022.Many of the latest deaths had one key common dominator in their system, fentanyl....

2nd biggest snowstorm ever: Remembering the 2003 blizzard that crippled Denver for days

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

If you’ve lived in Denver for more than 20 years, then we’re sure you’ll remember March 17, 2003.It was the cold and bitter start to what would become the second biggest snowstorm ever to hit Denver.Over the course of a couple of days, a blizzard pounded Colorado dumping 3 feet of snow in Denver and more than 7 feet in the foothills, according to the National Weather Service.From March 17-19, 2003, there were building collapses and traffic was completely shut down as Colorado roads and interstates were completely shut down for days.Denver International Airport was shut down stranding 4,000 passengers, the NWS reported. The familiar tent roof at the airport was damaged forcing an evacuation of the main building at DIA.Read more at our partner, Denver7.

Frozen Dead Guy rises in Estes this weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

The lineup for Estes Park’s inaugural Frozen Dead Guy Days Festival features both national and local acts, and lively events.Three days of live music and entertainment over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, March 17-19, 2023, will thrill festival goers with iconic favorites alongside fun, new additions.FRIDAY, MARCH 17The festival kicks off with an icebreaker event at Bond Park located at the corner of MacGregor and Elkhorn Avenues from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mayor Wendy Koenig will be there to proclaim the official start of revelry. There will be music featuring  A-Mac & The Height and Chain Station, a food truck court, in case you’re dying to eat, and a classic hearse graveyard sponsored by the Denver Hearse Association. You know what they say, if you have to go, ride in style.Don’t miss the Irish Wake at Cousin Pat’s Pub & Grill, 451 S. Saint Vrain Ave., from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Grandpa Bredo, a/k/a/ the frozen dead guy, meets Cousin Patty McMurder. Come enjoy Irish cocktails...

Sheriff’s office investigating two deaths outside Nederland

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two deaths at a home outside Nederland that are believed to be related.According to a release, deputies were dispatched to a home in the 3900 block of Ridge Road at 2:11 p.m. Thursday to check on the welfare of a resident who had not been heard from in several days.When deputies arrived, they located a man dead outside of the home. Shortly after this they located another man dead in a vehicle parked near the home.Detectives are currently investigating the deaths and it is believed the two deaths are related. Based on the initial investigation, officials believe there is no danger to the public.The Boulder County Coroner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death, as well as release the identification of the men.

Carver Elementary School in Long Beach closed due to massive norovirus outbreak

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

A nasty outbreak of norovirus has prompted health and school officials to close George Washington Carver Elementary in Long Beach for several days.Parents were alerted to closure on Thursday, although memos show the virus has apparently been spreading through the school for several weeks.More than 130 students and faculty have fallen ill since Feb. 22, according to the Long Beach Post.Lori Shepler, a parent of two children at Carver, told KTLA that her daughter started experiencing symptoms on March 3. Her son got sick this past Sunday, and she got sick on Thursday.“They should have closed (the school) sooner to prevent so many people from being sick,” Shepler said.Memos indicate previous efforts to contain the outbreak were unsuccessful.“Carver Elementary has already taken the appropriate steps to get this outbreak under control and (Long Beach) Public Health is working closely with the staff to investigate the cause of these infections to prevent new infections,” Monica Manipon, t...

LAUSD employee strike looms as union claims negotiations have stalled

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

As the looming strike of Los Angeles Unified School District employees nears, negotiations continue, but whether a deal can be struck remains to be seen.The Service Employees International Union, which represents about 30,000 teachers’ aides, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and other support staff, said its members earn about $25,000 per year on average, and they want a 30% pay raise.United Teachers of Los Angeles, which represents about 34,000 LAUSD educators in the district, is siding with the staffers' union and plans to honor the picket line. Teachers are also hoping for a 20% raise over two years.LAUSD Superintendent Albert Carvalho told KTLA that the district is working to avert the strike, offering a 15% increase among other benefits in its latest proposal."We cannot be in a position of offering more than we can support, and then a year later, either impose furloughs, firings or reductions in programs," he said. "The district did that back in 2008. I will not do th...