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Red Cross to install free smoke alarms in Troy homes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:12:37 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Saturday, April 29, Troy residents are able to have a free smoke alarm installed in their homes. Residents can register with the Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross here or contact the Red Cross at [email protected]. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Not only will volunteers install smoke alarms, but they will also share information on the causes of home fires, how to prevent them, what to do if a fire breaks out, and how to create an escape plan. The Red Cross is also seeking additional volunteers to assist during the Sound the Alarm event. Training will be provided. Sign-up to be a volunteer here or by calling 518-694-5121.

Man charged with attempted rape at St. Louis Metrolink stations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:12:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One man is behind bars after reports of attempted rape at two St. Louis Metrolink stations earlier this month. Dartarius Gibson, 37, is charged with three felonies in the investigation, including two counts of rape/attempted rape and one count of sodomy/attempted sodomy. Top Story: Mushroom hunter describes discovering body in the woods According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, the reported incidents date back to April 18 and 19. Gibson reportedly targeted women at two underground Metrolink stations; the one on North Sixth Street for the Convention Center and another one nearby at Eight and Pine Streets. Court documents state that Gibson asked women for directions at two different stations before he briefly turned away and exposed his genitals. Gibson reportedly made contact with both women as they attempted to run away. One victim was able to fight and get away, while Gibson reportedly ran away after the other victim started screaming. Both reported instances w...

St. Louis Ballet taking modern approach to 'Swan Lake' performance with Taylor Swift video costumes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:12:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Ballet is preparing for their modern approach of their Swan Lake performance over the weekend. It's the story of a princess who was cursed and turned into a swan by evil sorcerer. It was first performed in 1877 by the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. This St. Louis restaurant has the best soul food in Missouri, food writers say In 2023, the ballerinas seek to retain the authenticity of the symphony orchestra. However, they've added modern attire - the tutu skirts from Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' music video.The Springfield Symphony Orchestra will attempt their version of the program. Tim Ezell spoke with Ballerina Rebecca Cornett about the drama, music, and storytelling that will be seen.

Rolla woman charged with three felonies in toddler's death

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:12:37 GMT

ROLLA, Mo. - A Rolla woman is behind bars on felony charges as police investigate a toddler's death from earlier this week. Prosecutors have charged Emily Buell, 33, with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child and abuse or neglect of a child (resulting in death). Top Story: Mushroom hunter describes discovering body in the woods The Phelps County Sheriff's Department says Buell is accused in the death of a two-year-old boy. Around 10 a.m. Monday, authorities were informed that the boy had fallen into a swimming pool in the 11000 Block of Cedar Grove Lane. The boy was rushed to a hospital, but later died from his injuries. Buel is jailed in Phelps County in a $100,000 bond, per Missouri court records.

You need $1 million to buy a home in these 7 California counties

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:12:37 GMT

With its relatively mild climate, hundreds of miles of coastline, sports, entertainment, and top-tier higher education, it’s no wonder that California is a desirable place to live.But living here comes with a price, especially if you want to own a home near the coast.The latest data released by the California Association of Realtors shows the median single-family home price in the Golden State was $791,490 in March 2023. If you want to live in one of these seven counties, you can expect to pay $1 million or more.7. Santa Cruz County. Median Home Price = $1,205,000Santa Cruz, home to the famous boardwalk, university, picturesque coastline and laid back vibe, isn’t one of California’s most populated counties. But it can be expensive. The median price of a single-family home here is $1.2 million.6. Alameda County. Median Home Price = $1,225,000Encompassing the city of Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area, Alameda County is the 7th-most populated in California. According to the Califor...

Placentia pursuit ends with police shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:12:37 GMT

A man was shot and wounded by detectives from the Placentia Police Department at the end of a pursuit in Fullerton Tuesday evening.The detectives were in the 3300 block of East Yorba Linda Boulevard to take into custody a man connected to a stalking investigation, the department said in a news release. When the detectives tried to contact the man a few minutes before 6 p.m., at least one PPD member opened fire.Police did not detail what prompted the shooting, whether the man was armed, how many detectives fired their weapons or how many times the man was shot, but they did confirm that he was taken to a local hospital. He is expected to survive his wounds.No detectives were injured. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to call 714-993-8146. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS or on their website occrimestoppers.org.

The Top 10 Trending Mothers Day Gifts 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:12:37 GMT

It’s almost that time of the year again when most of us try to figure out how to spoil mom. Isn’t that what they deserve in the first place anyway? All moms, however, are unique, with different likes and interests. So in case you’re still contemplating what to get her this upcoming Mother’s Day on May 14, here are some Mothers Day gifts 2023 you can buy for her.10 Trending and Practical Mothers Day Gifts 2023 to Spoil Our Moms With1. Jewelry. Still trending for a reason!Most — if not, all — moms are proud that they are one. This Mothers Day 2023, you can give her a simple or custom ring or necklace. Some Etsy sellers can carve or paint your mom’s initials on the jewelry — but if you feel as though your initials (or her grandkids’) will be much more sentimental for her, you can do that instead!2. Plants that bear fruit (or staples like flowers and flowering plants)We know by now that a simple bouquet is usually enough to make our moms happy. That’s why it’ll always be one of the go-t...

Inter-Cross-Disciplinary: Arts Calendar April 27-May 3

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:12:37 GMT

A week filled with innovative, inter- and cross-disciplinary projects from artists, composers, filmmakers, modern dance companies, culture activists, progressive photographers, creative technologists, elevated design mavens, adventurous playwrights, experimental percussion, fantabulous fashions, empathetic documentary, mystical theater, classics of Pop art, and more.Still from Alison O’Daniel: The Tuba ThievesThursday, April 27Artist Film Series: Alison O’Daniel at MOCA. A screening of The Tuba Thieves followed by a conversation with artists Alison O’Daniel and Charles Gaines. From 2011-13, tubas were stolen from 12 SoCal high schools. When reporters told the story, they focused on the thieves and asked the same questions: Who is doing this? Why? No one asked what happens when sound is stolen or lost, owned or delegated. The Tuba Thieves starts from these questions. It is a film about listening, but it is not tethered to the ear. It is a film about Deaf gain, hearing loss and ...

Study Confirms What We Already Suspected: Adulting Is No Fun! (And 3 Reasons Why)

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:12:37 GMT

Do you still remember the time when you said that you can’t wait to grow up? Many of us wish to take it back now — because adulting is no fun! Or, at least, not as much as we thought. Moreover, if you think about it, the word “adulting” became a word and verb seemingly out of nowhere — and many of us hilariously just “know” what it means. Because, apparently, navigating adulthood is a difficult task — and a new survey confirms it!Survey Shows That Adulting Is No FunThe beverage brand, Tropicana, commissioned a survey to see if people indeed feel as though adulting is no fun. Sadly, many of them don’t enjoy being adults — but mainly because they simply just miss their childhood. 35% of them said they miss feeling “happy” upon waking up, 22% reminisced about the childlike level of playfulness they once possessed, and 21% yearned for their childhood version’s degree of optimism.Unsurprisingly, 42% of those who participated in the survey wake up already feeling tired, 22% start the day ...

Man arrested in ‘demonic’ murder and dismemberment of missing Uber Eats driver, investigators say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:12:37 GMT

An accused MS-13 gang member has been arrested in Holiday, Florida, and charged in what the sheriff described as a “demonic” murder of an Uber Eats delivery driver whose remains were found dismembered at the suspect’s home last week, according to investigators.Oscar Solis, 30, a resident of the home where the driver made his final stop, was arrested and preliminarily charged Monday with murder while engaged in a robbery after investigators uncovered the victim’s remains in trash bags at the home, Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco said in a news conference Tuesday.“I’m not going to get into how gruesome this case was,” Nocco said Tuesday. “This individual is — what he did was demonic,” the sheriff later added.Investigators believe Solis tried to rob the driver and ultimately killed him, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.CNN was not able to determine through online court records if Solis has legal representation. The sheriff said Solis is affiliated with MS-13, a violent crim...