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Discovering Saratoga: Military Appreciation Day 2023

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:57:15 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The New York Racing Association paid tribute to the nation's service members and veterans for its annual Military Appreciation Day. On Thursday, all veterans and service members received free admission with proper identification.

South End Grocery at risk over defaulted loans

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:57:15 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Foreclosure may be in the forecast for the South End Grocery—a charitable project to provide fresh, healthy food to what had been a food desert in Albany. District 10 Legislator Gary Domalewicz chairs the Albany County Capital Resource Corporation, which is one of three lenders who provided around $200,000 to the African-American Cultural Center of the Capital Region in order to buy the former McDonald’s on South Pearl Street. He says letters went out Tuesday advising that the loan was in default."We were lenient on this. We waited seven months. I don’t know how many people that are in arrears of your own mortgage that the banks would wait seven months to start the procedure," says Domalewicz."It is a food desert down there and desperately needed and that’s the sad part of it. We were excited to help this project and make this project work," he goes on to say.The CRC's loans and mortgages are handled by the Advance Albany County Alliance. The loan to the Afri...

This St. Louis suburb among hottest markets for US homebuyers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:57:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - One St. Louis suburb in west county was recently named among the top markets for US homebuyers. Realtor.com recently released its "Hottest ZIP Codes" report, which ranks cities and big suburbs based on convenience, affordability and value. Coming in at No. 10 on the list was Ballwin, Missouri. BTK killer named ‘prime suspect’ in unsolved cases in Missouri, Oklahoma According to Realtor.com's research, Ballwin had a median home asking price of around $381,000 in June 2023. Recent homes surveyed in the area sold quickly, spending only around 23 days on the market. Ballwin's homes are also viewed around three times as much as the national average. Gahanna, Ohio, located near Columbus, was named the hottest US market for homebuyers. Realtor.com says cities that finished higher in the list are primarily ones a short distance away from major US metros and ones that could offer larger house sizes, even if a little more expensive.

SLPS dealing with bus driver shortage through heatwave, delays expected

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:57:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS – As this extreme heat continues, first-week-of-school headaches are mounting across the bi-state area, especially for school bus drivers.Missouri Central School Bus services four school districts, including St. Louis Public Schools, Ladue School District, University City School District, and the Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corporation."It's hot, it's hot, and it's hot,” bus driver Connie Weaver said.It's been so hot that four bus drivers required EMS attention after finishing their shifts. BTK killer named ‘prime suspect’ in unsolved cases in Missouri, Oklahoma "I've never driven with this type of temperature before,” Weaver, a 21-year veteran, said.By 1 p.m. Thursday, about 15 bus drivers had called off work, citing heat as their main concern. Scott Allen, the Missouri Central School Bus region operations manager, said that’s about 10% of their workforce."It gets pretty warm on there very quickly," Allen said.Due to the shortage, Allen and other district office empl...

Running back Alton McCaskill IV ready to bust loose, prove himself with CU Buffs

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:57:15 GMT

Colorado running back Alton McCaskill IV, right, takes a handoff from quarterback Shedeur Sanders during football practice on Aug. 24, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (University of Colorado Athletics)Alton McCaskill IV is itching to break free and show what he can do on the football field, but the Colorado running back first has to shed the non-contact jersey he’s been wearing throughout preseason camp.“When can I get out of this?” he asked head coach Deion Sanders during practice on Monday.The Buffs’ head coach responded with some valuable advice and insight as to why McCaskill continues to wear the yellow jersey every day.“Do I need you for practice or do I need you for a game?” Sanders said to McCaskill. “You’re trying to shoot a commercial; I want to see a movie.”Sanders added: “I know you feel good right now, but after you feel good, you’ve got to give it more time. … I want you to feel good like that for a week straight, how you feel right now. I believe in you.”McCaskill wouldn’t be...

Interstate 70 along Floyd Hill shut down in both directions, rock blasting operation prompts closure

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:57:15 GMT

A section of Interstate 70 in the foothills, along with a stretch of U.S. 40 in the same area, is closed in both directions for safety concerns, with loose rock above the highway considered a threat to dislodge.The highway is closed, including Floyd Hill, from U.S. 6 to Jefferson County Road 65, according to the Colorado State Patrol. A section of U.S. 40 is closed in the same area. There is no estimated time for reopening.Rock blasting as part of the I-70 Floyd Hill Project occurred at about 2 p.m., said Presley Fowler, a CDOT spokesperson.The stretch of I-70 reopened at about 2:20 p.m., but was then closed a second time as crews spotted a “slab of loose rock” after the blast, Fowler said.Drivers should avoid the area if possible. Traffic in the area is facing long delays.Traffic Alert I-70 Floyd HillUpdateBoth EB & WB I-70 now closed for loose rock above highway btwn US 6 and County Road 65. No estimated time of reopening. US 40 open. pic.twitter.com/9FgW05dbcW&mda...

Maui County sues utility, alleging negligence over fires that ravaged Lahaina

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:57:15 GMT

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and GENE JOHNSON (Associated Press)HONOLULU (AP) — Maui County sued Hawaiian Electric Company on Thursday over the fires that devastated Lahaina, saying the utility negligently failed to shut off power despite exceptionally high winds and dry conditions. Witness accounts and video indicated that sparks from power lines ignited fires as utility poles snapped in the winds, which were driven by a passing hurricane. The Aug. 8 fire killed at least 115 people and left an unknown number of others missing. A spokesperson for Hawaiian Electric didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment.Had the utility heeded weather service “warnings and de-energized their powerlines during the predicted high-wind gusts, this destruction could have been avoided,” the lawsuit said.The lawsuit said the utility had a duty “to properly maintain and repair the electric transmission lines, and other equipment including utility poles associated w...

Wife of O.C. mass shooting suspect wounded in massacre

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:57:15 GMT

The estranged wife of a retired Ventura police sergeant is among the six people wounded when he open fire at a popular biker bar in Trabuco Canyon Wednesday night.Three people were killed, while the gunman, John Snowling, was also fatally shot.Many questions remain unanswered about the shooting that may have stemmed from a domestic dispute, and authorities are expected to release more information during a 3 p.m. news conference Thursday.The ordeal unfolded around 7:05 p.m. at Cook’s Corner, located at 19152 Santiago Canyon Road in Trabuco Canyon.Witnesses described a chaotic and bloody scene as gunfire erupted both inside and outside the bar. Witnesses describe chaos during mass shooting at Orange County biker bar Several responding deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department were confronted by the suspect, who was armed with a long rifle and possible other weapons.Former Ventura police Sgt. John Snowling is seen at the Pacific View Mall. (Getty Images)Snowling was eventu...

Two Hospitalized after Three-Vehicle Collision near Loop 303 [Maricopa County, AZ]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:57:15 GMT

Drivers Critically Injured after Deadly Three-Vehicle Accident near Bethany Home RoadMARICOPA COUNTY, AZ (August 24, 2023) – Saturday morning, two drivers sustained following a collision near Loop 303.The incident occurred at around 6:30 a.m., August 19th, involving at least three vehicles occupied by one driver each.According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, one vehicle was overturned, and one obtained heavy front-end damage.Furthermore, two of the drivers were trapped in their respective vehicles, and they were extricated by the Rural Metro Fire crews.Immediately after that, the two drivers were transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. However, their current condition has yet not been released by authorities.Also, the third driver did not obtain any injuries. The offramp and onramp of Loop 303 at Bethany Home Road were blocked for several hours to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties. The roadway has since been reopened.Meanwhile, it was ...

Terrence Evans Killed in Motorcycle Crash on 90th Avenue [Oakland, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:57:15 GMT

Motorcycle Collision on 90th Avenue Left Terrence Evans DeadOAKLAND, CA (August 24, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, a crash on 90th Avenue claimed the life of Terrence Evans.The fatal incident happened on July 1st, at around 3:00 p.m., in the 1600 block of North 90th Avenue.Investigation showed that Evans was speeding northbound on 90th Avenue when he violated a double yellow line and failed to stop at an authorized stoplight at Plymouth Street.According to authorities, he then struck a Mercedes SUV that was doing a legal U-turn at the crossroads. As a result, Evans was thrown off of his motorcycle and suffered extreme injuries.Paramedics arrived at the scene shortly after and transported him to a local hospital for treatment. Later at the hospital, officials pronounced him dead, due to the extent of his injuries. Officials reported that he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.At this time, it was unknown if alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash. An active inves...