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St. Paul motorcyclist injured, passenger killed in I-94 crash in Minneapolis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:09:06 GMT

A St. Paul woman riding on the back of a Harley-Davidson was killed and the driver was injured after the motorcycle crashed into the back of a car on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis late Saturday, the State Patrol said.The crash happened on eastbound I-94 near Franklin Avenue just after 10:30 p.m., sending Jerry Lynn Phillips, 53, and 40-year-old Ann Elizabeth Warner to the pavement, the State Patrol said. They were not wearing helmets.Warner died at the scene, the State Patrol said, while Phillips, also of St. Paul, was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. He was listed in critical condition Monday morning, a hospital spokeswoman said.Related ArticlesNews | Minneapolis backs off arrests for psychedelic plant use News | Minneapolis police reforms leader hired following George Floyd’s murder to retire after a year News | Two men sentenced in violent assault of transgender woman at Minneapolis light rail statio...

PD: Pittsfield man breaks in, threatens woman with knife

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:09:06 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- A Pittsfield man was arrested on Sunday after police responded to a home invasion on the 400 block of Tyler Street. Police say 21-year-old Jada Lopez was arrested and faces one count of home invasion, with possible additional charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Sunday, just before 7 p.m., police responded to a home on the 400 block of Tyler Street for an initial report of a man holding a woman hostage at gunpoint. Further investigation revealed a man had broken into the home and threatened a resident with a large knife, per Pittsfield Police.Law enforcement says shortly after they arrived, they saw a suspect (Lopez) fleeing from the home and quickly took him into custody. Police say this was not believed to be a random act, and there is no immediate threat to the public. Police investigate fatal New Scotland crash Anyone with more information regarding this case is asked to call Detectiv...

Learn the truth behind 'Last of the Mohicans' in Lake George

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:09:06 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This August, the history of the French & Indian War comes alive in a historical program focusing in on a famous film. Skidmore College Professor Dr. Nick Junkerman is set to give a talk on "The Last of the Mohicans." Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! At 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3, Dr. Junkerman will present "James Fenimore Cooper: History & Fiction in 'The Last of the Mohicans'" at Fort William Henry Conference Center. Originally published in 1826, the novel by James Fenimore Cooper tells the story of Lake George's involvement in the French & Indian War. The book and its various adaptations are a common point of reference for visitors to the Lake George region.“Every day, guests come to the Fort William Henry Museum who either read Cooper’s book or saw the movie,” said Fort William Henry CEO Kathy Flacke Muncil. “Our guides separate fact from fiction so visitors leave with a better underst...

Hotel upgrades, rebrands to become The Hotel Saratoga

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:09:06 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The former Best Western Plus in Saratoga Springs has undergone renovations and rebranded to become The Hotel Saratoga. The hotel is located at 3291 South Broadway. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The upgrades include new guestroom bathrooms, a redesigned lobby area with a beer and wine bar and restaurant, and a fitness center with new equipment including a Peloton. The hotel also provides a complimentary shuttle service, free breakfast, an outdoor pool, a business center, and conference space.“When we conceived of The Hotel Saratoga, we wanted to shed light on the things that make Saratoga Springs truly unique," said Drew Kifer, managing director of the holding company that owns the property. "Everyone knows about the horse races, an important part of why people visit Saratoga, but that's expected. We’re excited to share some of the unexpected and even quirky parts of Saratoga history via art ...

Police investigate fatal New Scotland crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:09:06 GMT

NEW SCOTLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police are investigating a fatal car crash that took place on Upper Flat Rock Road in New Scotland on Sunday. Police say, David Loucks, 25, of Schenectady, was declared dead at the scene. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say they responded to the crash around 3:32 p.m. for reports of a car going off the road into a tree. Life-saving measures were performed but were unsuccessful. The car Loucks was driving was the only car involved in the crash.

Helmet to perform at Empire Live

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:09:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Empire Live announced they will be hosting a performance by alternative metal band Helmet. The show is set for October 3 at 8 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Best known for their songs "Unsung", "Wilma's Rainbow" and "Milquetoast", the band has released eight studio albums, with their ninth record "Left" scheduled to be released in November. Helmet will be joined by special guest Soul Blind as part of their "Look Left" tour. Empire Live is located at 93 North Pearl Street in Albany. You can buy Helmet tickets on the Ticketmaster website or by visiting the venue's box office.

South Troy Pool closed Monday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:09:06 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The South Troy Pool will be closed on Monday, including swim lessons and other services normally offered. The pool is expected to reopen on Tuesday, according to the Troy Deputy Director of Public Information. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Swim lessons are normally offered from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the South Troy Pool every summer. Free children's swim lessons are held at the pool from 10 a.m. to noon for beginners and advanced swimmers. Parents looking to register their children to do so in person, or by calling (518) 270-5014.

Violent crash overnight in north St. Louis kills one and injures 2

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:09:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One person was killed, and two others were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash overnight in north St. Louis.The Accident Reconstruction team from the St Louis Police Department is doing the investigation since the crash involved a fatality. That investigation still ongoing.The wreck happened at the Riverview Boulevard and West Florissant Avenue intersection, and involved a Dodge Charger, a Ford Focus, and a smaller U-Haul truck. Police got the original call for the crash shortly before 2:00 a.m. Boat runs aground at Lake of the Ozarks, strikes home Police shared that the Charger was west on West Florissant when it hit the Ford Focus which was south on Riverview. Then authorities explained that the Charger hit the U-Haul truck which was east on West Florissant.The crash sent the Focus into concrete barriers just outside a church. The male driver of that car, who has yet to be identified by police, was killed. He was pronounced dead at the scene.The driver ...

Authorities investigating after man and woman found shot to death in Ranchos Palos Verdes 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:09:06 GMT

Homicide investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are looking into what led up to a deadly double shooting in Rancho Palos Verdes early Monday morning. According to an LASD release, the incident was reported around 6:50 a.m. in the 7000 block of Palos Verdes Drive. The victims, an unidentified man and woman, were pronounced deceased at the scene. Anyone with information is urged to contact the LASD’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for updates.

'Keep Families Close’ bill signed into law to help children with incarcerated parents 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:09:06 GMT

The bill proposed by California Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) that helps incarcerated parents maintain contact with their children and was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday. AB 1226, known as the “Keep Families Close” bill, orders the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to place an incarcerated parent, legal guardian or caregiver of a minor child in the correctional facility closest to their child’s home, a press release from Haney's office said. Included in the bill is the option for already incarcerated parents to request a transfer to the prison closest to their child’s home. The bill does not apply to individuals convicted of violence and sex related offenses that prohibit them from having child visitation rights.  Burglar disguised as deputy attempts to break into Westwood shop Thousands of incarcerated parents across California are placed in a correctional facility more than 500 miles from their children, Haney’s...