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Officials respond to Proud Boys march in Saratoga

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:19 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Proud Boys march apparently took place on Saturday in Saratoga Springs, with reports of additional sightings in Ballston Spa and Waterford. Since then, Mayor Ron Kim and Public Safety Office Commissioner Jim Montagnino have released public statements on the presence of the group, which has been criticized by the International Center for Counter-Terrorism, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Anti-Defamation League. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "They were masked, and blaring music from a truck," read a tip fro one Waterford who allegedly witnessing the Proud Boys gathering. "The cops dispersed them."Officials from Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa highlighted both the importance of freedom of speech and the right to assembly, while generally rebuking hate speech and championing local diversity. For his part, Kim requested a report from the Public Safety Office on what information local ...

Police arrest suspect in Troy 4th Street shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:19 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Troy man was arrested on Wednesday in connection to Friday's 4th Street Shooting in Troy. Pierre Townsend, 34, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Through investigation and evidence from the scene, Troy detectives say they identified Townsend as the alleged shooter. Troy Police say Townsend and the car occupied during the initial shooting was seen in South Troy Tuesday afternoon.When detectives found the car, with the assistance of uniformed patrol officers, they were able to pull the car over and take Townsend into custody. He was processed at Troy Central Station and held for arraignment in Troy City Court. Missing woman found dead in Thompson’s Lake Charges:Second-degree attempted murderSecond-degree criminal possession of a weaponTownsend is held at the Rensselaer County Jail. Police say Townsend was intent on injuring the victim and disregarded the safety of many others on a ...

Pet owner leaves deceased dog on the sidewalk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:19 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Watervliet Police Department arrested Justyce Matthew, 48, for animal cruelty. The arrest stemmed from an investigation into a deceased canine left on the sidewalk of First Avenue on July 5. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, a four-year-old French Bulldog suffered from a medical emergency. Matthew, identified as the owner, did not provide the required care. Matthew then dispensed the animal on the sidewalk after it passed away. “Not only did the defendant cause inconceivable distress to this dog, but he also failed to provide the medical treatment that could have saved its life,” said Watervliet Police Chief Joseph Centanni. “Instead, the offender engaged in several acts to avoid detection, including discarding the deceased animal on the sidewalk like trash."Matthew was released on an appearance ticket.

Child shot in north St. Louis, third in metro area this week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS - An investigation is underway after a child was shot Wednesday morning in north St. Louis. This is the third investigation into a shooting involving a child this week in the St. Louis metropolitan area.The shooting happened around 9:40 a.m. Wednesday in the 10700 block of Spring Garden Drive in the Glasgow Village neighborhood. Check the radar -- Storms expected Wednesday The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reports a 9-year-old was shot. The child was reportedly inside a home when someone outside fired several shots at the home, at least one which struck the child.Police say the child is currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a hospital.In two shootings near St. Louis City earlier this week, one in Berkeley, Missouri, and one in Belleville Illinois, one child had died from gunfire in both instances.This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Meet the Nickelback superfan who lived a 'Rockstar' dream in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:19 GMT

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - Nick Sanderson has embraced the St. Louis music scene for years, and he's even worked with local bands to create original music. But one big assignment he recently earned in front of tens of thousands is unlike anything he's ever done.Sanderson had the opportunity to sing Nickelback's hit song "Rockstar" with the band during their visit to the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre last week. "The whole thing has been kind of a whirlwind," said Sanderson. "I didn't really expect it to even really happen." How Mark McGwire’s hitting lessons helped a Cardinals closer to All-Star form Just three days before the show, with support from his fiancée, Sanderson entered a contest through 98.1 FM by submitting a video of him singing "Rockstar" shirtless in a bathroom. One day later, he was informed he'd have the chance to meet the band and sing the song on stage. Two days later, Sanderson lived up to the hype of his video and took it a step further. Once called up on stage,...

New Captain D's express model arrives in St. Louis, redefining fast seafood dining

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:19 GMT

HAZELWOOD, Mo. - Popular fast food chain Captain D's announced Wednesday that its third express model nationwide and first in the St. Louis metropolitan area is now open for business. The new Captain D's, located at 8001 Lindbergh Boulevard in Hazelwood, vows to be a fast seafood restaurant experience. It consists of a double drive-thru, which a spokesperson says has improved service times by up to a minute and a half and increased the number of cars that pass through each day by up to 35%. Check the radar -- Storms expected Wednesday The Captain D's Express is 960 square feet but has a much smaller layout and no dining room. With a drive-thru and walk-up windows, the new layout of the kitchen, and the reduced menu speed up cooking and speed up service.Express types can cut start-up costs by as much as 25% because they take up less space. A smaller area also means that the staff will be smaller, with 20–25 people instead of the usual 40–45.Captain D's is open every day of the week...

Tornado tears roof off house, hail “the size of canned hams” reported in northeastern Colorado

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:19 GMT

This video, via Denver 7, was caught on one of the Viaero network cameras on the Eastern PlainsAt least one tornado — and possibly two — touched down in Yuma County on Tuesday evening and churned up debris, causing damage south of Yuma but sparing buildings in the town center, authorities said Wednesday morning.A vortex ripped the roof off a house south of town with a family inside and leveled outbuildings, City Manager Scott Moore said. The people were rescued, and no injuries were reported. Multiple power lines were torn down, Moore said, adding that he believes two tornadoes may have touched down around 4:50 p.m.“It would be very complicated to have a tornado such as that hit a city. I was watching and worried. Thankfully we avoided most of the damage in town,” he said. “The family was removed by emergency personnel. No injuries. We are very fortunate. People are moving about as normal.”We are in the basement. This is no joke get in your basement and take cover....

4 struck by vehicle at Mission Hills car dealership

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:19 GMT

Four people were struck and injured by a vehicle at a car dealership in Mission Hills Wednesday morning.The crash occurred around 9:10 a.m. at 11041 N. Sepulveda Blvd., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Firefighters and LAPD officers respond to the scene of a crash at a car dealership in Mission Hills on Aug. 9, 2023. (KTLA)A solo vehicle struck workers in the service center area, briefly trapping one underneath the vehicle. Preliminary reports indicate that victim is in grave condition, while another has a head injury and the other two had unspecified minor injuries, fire officials said. No further details about the crash have been released.Aerial video from Sky5 showed several firefighters attending to victims at the scene.

Lil Tay, child rapper and internet personality, dies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:19 GMT

Lil Tay, the young YouTube star and rapper, has passed away. According to reports online, she was just 14 years old. The family of Tay, whose real name is Claire Hope, issued a statement about her passing in a post on Instagram on Wednesday morning. It appears her brother has died as well. "It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news of our beloved Claire's sudden and tragic passing. We have no words to express the unbearable loss and indescribable pain," the statement read. "This outcome was entirely unexpected and has left us all in shock. Her brother's passing adds an even more unimaginable depth to our grief. During this time of immense sorrow, we kindly ask for privacy as we grieve this overwhelming loss. as the circumstances surrounding Claire and her brother's passing are still under investigation."Lil Tay, whose real name is Claire Hope, has passed away. Her family released a statement on Aug. 9, 2023. Photo: Instagram,"Claire will forever remain in our heart...

Will this winding portion of Mulholland Highway ever reopen to the public?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:19 GMT

Will The Snake, a winding portion of the Mulholland Highway, ever reopen to the public? The 2.4-mile stretch of roadway nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains was given the nickname due to its many twists and turns. Storm damage from the 2018 Woolsey Fire, particularly caused by mudslides, prompted officials to close that portion of the roadway from Kanan Road to Sierra Creek Road for the past four years.A portion of Mulholland Highway known as The Snake is seen in this file image taken from Sky5. (KTLA)Construction is expected to be completed next year, but now officials are debating whether it is safe to reopen The Snake, which is notorious for street racing and violent crashes, to the public, The East Bay Times reported. “The problem is speed. The problem is speed on a roadway that is not built to go at the speeds that people do travel frequently … we’ve seen some horrific accidents due to that,” said Mark Pestrella, director of the county Department of Public Works. Winning $3....